Canon PowerShot G15 User Guide

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Image	Customization	Features
Still	Images
Changing Image Resolution (Size)
Choose	from	4	levels	of	image	resolution,	as	follows.	For	guidelines	on	how	many	shots	at	each	resolution	setting	can	fit	on	a	memory	card,	see	“Specifications”	(=		303).
Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[]	in	the	menu,	and	choose	the	desired	option	(=		47).
XXThe	option	you	configured	is	now	displayed.
zzTo	restore	the	original	setting,	repeat	this	process	but	choose	[].
Guidelines	for	Choosing	Resolution	Based	on	Paper	
Size	(for	4:3	Images)
A2	(16.5	x	23.4	in.)
A3
	–	A5	(11.7	x	16.5	–	5.8	x	8.3	in.)
5
	x	7	in.
Postcard
3.5
	x	5	in.
zz[]:	For	e-mailing	images.  
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Image	Customization	Features
Still	Images
Red-Eye Correction
Red-eye	that	occurs	in	the	flash	photography	can	be	automatically	corrected	as	follows.
1	 Access	the	[Built-in	Flash	
Settings]	screen.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Flash	Control]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	press	the		button	(=		48).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzChoose	[Red-Eye	Corr.],	and	then	choose	[On]	(=		48).
XXOnce	the	setting	is	complete,	[R]	is	displayed.
zzTo	restore	the	original	setting,	repeat	this	process	but	choose	[Off].
•	Red-eye	correction	may	be	applied	to	image	areas	other	than	eyes	(if	the	camera	misinterprets	red	eye	makeup	as	red	pupils,	for	example).
•	 You	can	also	correct	existing	images	(=		211).
•	 You	can	also	access	the	screen	in	step	2	by	holding	down	the		button	for	at	least	one	second.
•	 You	can	also	access	the	screen	in	step	2	when	the	flash	is	up	by	pressing	the		button	and	immediately	pressing	the		button. 
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Image	Customization	Features
Still	Images
Correcting Greenish Image Areas from 
Mercur y Lamps
In	shots	of	evening	scenes	with	subjects	illuminated	by	mercury	lamps,	the	subjects	or	background	may	appear	to	have	a	greenish	tinge.	This	greenish	tinge	can	be	corrected	automatically	when	shooting,	using	Multi-area	White	Balance.
Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Hg	Lamp	Corr.]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	choose	[On]	(=		48).
XXOnce	the	setting	is	complete,	[]	is	displayed.
zzTo	restore	the	original	setting,	repeat	this	process	but	choose	[Off].
•	After	you	are	finished	shooting	under	mercury	lamps,	you	should	set	[Hg	Lamp	Corr.]	back	to	[Off].	Otherwise,	green	hues	not	caused	by	mercury	lamps	may	be	corrected	by	mistake.
•	 Try	taking	some	test	shots	first	to	make	sure	you	obtain	the	desired	results.  
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Image	Customization	Features
Movies
Changing Movie Image Quality
3	image	quality	settings	are	available.	For	guidelines	on	the	maximum	movie	length	at	each	level	of	image	quality	that	will	fit	on	a	memory	card,	see	“Specifications”	(=		303).
Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[]	in	the	menu,	and	choose	the	desired	option	(=		47).
XXThe	option	you	configured	is	now	displayed.
zzTo	restore	the	original	setting,	repeat	this	process	but	choose	[].
Image	Quality Resolution
Frame	RateDetails
1920	x	1080*24	fps For	shooting	in	Full	HD
1280	x	72030	fps For	shooting	in	HD
640	x	48030	fps For	shooting	in	standard	definition
*	Fine
	Detail	Movie	Processing	(This	function	quickly	processes	a	large	amount	of	information,	making	it	possible	to	record	even	finer	details	in	movies.)
•	 In	[]	and	[]	modes,	black	bars	displayed	on	the	top	and	bottom	edges	of	the	screen	indicate	image	areas	not	recorded. 
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Image	Customization	Features
Movies
Using the Wind Filter
Distorted	audio	caused	by	recording	when	the	wind	is	strong	can	be	reduced.	However,	the	recording	may	sound	unnatural	when	this	option	is	used	when	there	is	no	wind.
Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Wind	Filter]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	choose	[On]	(=		48).
zzTo	restore	the	original	setting,	repeat	this	process	but	choose	[Off].  
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Helpful Shooting Features
Still	ImagesMovies
Using the Dual Axis Electronic Level
An	electronic	level	can	be	displayed	as	a	guideline	to	ensure	the	camera	is	level	from	front	to	back	and	left	to	right.
1	 Display	the	electronic	level.
zzPress	the		button	several	times	to	display	the	electronic	level.
Back	or	ForwardLeft	or	Right
2	 Straighten	the	camera.
zzIf	the	camera	is	tilted,	move	it	so	that	the	red	line	changes	to	green.
•	
If	the	electronic	level	is	not	displayed	in	step	1,	press	the		button,	and	on	the	[4]	tab,	choose	[Custom	Display].	Add	a	[]	to	[]	or	[]	to	choose	the	electronic	level.
•	 The	electronic	level	is	not	displayed	during	movie	recording.
•	 If	you	hold	the	camera	vertically,	the	orientation	of	the	electronic	level	will	be	updated	automatically	to	match	the	camera	orientation.
•	 Calibrate	the	electronic	level	if	it	seems	ineffective	in	helping	you	level	the	camera	(=		228).
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Helpful	Shooting	Features
Still	Images
Magnifying the Area in Focus
You	can	check	the	focus	by	pressing	the	shutter	button	halfway,	which	will	enlarge	the	portion	of	the	image	in	focus	in	the	AF	frame.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[AF-Point	Zoom]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	choose	[On]	(=		48).
2	 Check	the	focus.
zzPress	the	shutter	button	halfway.	The	face	detected	as	the	main	subject	is	now	magnified.
zzTo	restore	the	original	setting,	choose	[Off]	in	step	1.
•	The	area	in	focus	will	not	be	magnified	when	you	press	the	shutter	button	halfway	if	a	face	was	not	detected,	if	the	person	is	too	close	to	the	camera	and	their	face	is	too	large	for	the	screen,	or	if	the	camera	detects	subject	movement.
•	 The	display	will	not	magnify	when	using	the	digital	zoom	(=		63)	or	Tracking	AF	(=		148).  
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Helpful	Shooting	Features
Still	Images
Checking for Closed Eyes
[]	is	displayed	when	the	camera	detects	that	people	may	have	closed	their	eyes.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Blink	Detection]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	choose	[On]	(=		48).
2	 Shoot.
XX[]	is	displayed	when	the	camera	detects	a	person	whose	eyes	are	closed.
zzTo	restore	the	original	setting,	choose	[Off]	in	step	1.
•	When	you	have	specified	multiple	shots	in	[$]	mode,	this	function	is	only	available	for	the	final	shot.
•	 This	feature	is	not	available	during	continuous	shooting	in	[]	mode	(=		139).
•	 A	frame	is	displayed	around	people	whose	eyes	are	closed	when	you	have	selected	2	–	10	seconds	in	[Review],	or	if	you	have	selected	[Hold]	(=		90). 
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Customizing Camera Operation
Customize	shooting	functions	on	the	[4]	tab	of	the	menu	as	follows.
For	instructions	on	menu	functions,	see	“ n	Menu”	(=		48).
Still	Images
Deactivating the AF Assist Beam
You	can	deactivate	the	lamp	that	normally	lights	up	to	help	you	focus	when	you	press	the	shutter	button	halfway	in	low-light	conditions.
Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[AF-assist	Beam]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	choose	[Off]	(=		48).
zzTo	restore	the	original	setting,	repeat	this	process	but	choose	[On].
Still	Images
Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp
You	can	deactivate	the	red-eye	reduction	lamp	that	lights	up	to	reduce	red-
eye	when	the	flash	is	used	in	low-light	shots.
1	 Access	the	[Built-in	Flash	
Settings]	screen.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Flash	Control]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	press	the		button	(=		48).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzChoose	[Red-Eye	Lamp],	and	then	choose	[Off]	( =		48).
zzTo	restore	the	original	setting,	repeat	this	process	but	choose	[On]. 
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Customizing	Camera	Operation
Still	Images
Changing the Image Display Period After 
Shots
Change	how	long	images	are	displayed	after	shots	as	follows.
Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Review]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	choose	the	desired	option	(=		48).
zzTo	restore	the	original	setting,	repeat	this	process	but	choose	[Quick].
Quick Displays	images	only	until	you	can	shoot	again.
2
	–	10	sec. Displays
	images	for	the	specified	time.	Even	while	the	shot	is	displayed,	you	can	take	another	shot	by	pressing	the	shutter	button	halfway	again.
Hold Displays
	images	until	you	press	the	shutter	button	halfway.
Off No
	image	display	after	shots. 
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