Canon PowerShot G16 User Guide

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Auto Mode / 
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Setting Menu
Accessories
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Flash Units
High-Power Flash HF-DC2zzExternal	flash	for	illuminating	subjects	that	are	out	of	range	of	the	built-in	flash.	 
High-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be 
used.
Speedlite 600EX-RT, 600EX, 
580EX II, 430EX II, 320EX, 270EX IIzzShoe-mounted	flash	unit	that	enables	many	styles	of	flash	photography.	 
Speedlite 580EX, 430EX, 270EX, and 
220EX are also supported.
Speedlite Bracket SB-E2zzPrevents unnatural shadows next to 
subjects during vertical shooting. Includes 
Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3.
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2zzEnables wireless control of slave 
Speedlite	flash	units	(except	Speedlite	220EX/270EX).
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX 
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX
zzExternal	macro	flash	unit	that	enables	many	styles	of	macro	flash	photography.	 
Requires	Conversion	Lens	Adapter	LA-DC58L, Off-Camera Shoe Cord 
OC-E3, and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold 
separately) for attachment to the camera.  
Requires
	Conversion	Lens	Adapter	LA-DC58L (sold separately) for 
attachment to the camera.
Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3zzUsed	to	attach	a	Macro	Twin	Lite	flash	to	the camera.
Bracket BKT-DC1zzUsed	to	attach	a	Macro	Twin	Lite	flash	to	the camera.  
						

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Other Accessories
Soft Case SC-DC85zzProtects the camera from dust and 
scratches.  
Handle with care to prevent leather 
discoloration.
Waterproof Case WP-DC52zzFor underwater photography at depths of 
up to 40 meters (130 ft.). Also useful for 
shooting in the rain, at the beach, or on 
ski slopes.
Interface Cable IFC-400PCUzzFor connecting the camera to a computer 
or printer.
Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400STzzConnect the camera to a TV to enjoy 
playback on the larger TV screen.
HDMI Cable HTC-100zzFor connecting the camera to an HDMI 
input	of	a	high-definition	TV.
Tele-Converter TC-DC58EzzOptional lens attached to the camera to 
increase the focal length by a factor of 
approximately 1.4x.
Conversion Lens Adapter 
LA-DC58LzzAdapter	required	to	attach	the	Tele-
converter or Macro Ring Lite/Macro Twin 
Lite
	flash	to	the	camera.
Remote Switch RS-60E3zzEnables remote shutter button operation 
(pressing the button halfway or all the 
way down).
Filter Adapter FA-DC58DzzAdapter	required	when	mounting	a	58	mm	filter.
Canon Lens Filter (58 mm dia.)zzProtects the lens and enables a variety of 
shooting effects.
Printers
Canon-Brand PictBridge-
Compatible Printers
zzPrinting images without a computer is 
possible by connecting the camera to 
a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible 
printer.
For details, visit your nearest Canon 
retailer.  
						

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and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Still ImagesMovies
Using Optional Accessories
Still ImagesMovies
Playback on a TV
By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger 
screen of the TV.
For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual.
•	 Some information may not be displayed on the TV (=  192).
Still ImagesMovies
Playback	on	a	High-Definition	TVConnecting the camera to an HDTV with the HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold 
separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the \
TV. 
Movies shot at a resolution of [
], [], or [] can be viewed 
in	high	definition.
1 Make sure the camera and TV 
are off.
2 Connect the camera to the TV.
zzOn the TV, insert the cable plug fully into 
the HDMI input as shown.
zzOn the camera, open the terminal cover 
and insert the cable plug fully into the 
camera terminal.
3 Turn the TV on and switch to 
video input.
zzSwitch the TV input to the video input you 
connected the cable to in step 2.
4 Turn the camera on.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
zzImages from the camera are now 
displayed on the TV. (Nothing is 
displayed on the camera screen.)
zzWhen	finished,	turn	off	the	camera	and	TV before disconnecting the cable.
•	 Camera operating sounds are not played while the camera is connected to \
an 
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Still ImagesMovies
Controlling the Camera with a TV RemoteConnecting the camera to an HDMI CEC-compatible TV enables playback 
(including slideshow playback) using the TV remote control.
Depending on the TV, you may need to adjust some TV settings. For 
details, refer to the TV manual.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Ctrl via HDMI] on the [3] tab, and then 
choose [Enable] ( =
  25).
2 Connect the camera to the TV.
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Playback on a 
High-Definition	TV”	(=  163) to connect 
the camera to the TV.
3 Display images.
zzTurn on the TV. On the camera, press the 
 button.
zzImages from the camera are now 
displayed on the TV. (Nothing is 
displayed on the camera screen.)
4 Control the camera with the TV 
remote.
zzPress the  buttons on the remote 
to browse images.
zzTo display the camera control panel, 
press the OK/Select button. Select 
control panel options by pressing the 
 buttons to choose an option, 
and then pressing the OK/Select button 
again.
Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV
Return Closes the menu.
Group Playback
Displays sets of images, either from continuous shooting 
(=  76) in [G], [M], [B], or [D] mode (=  67,  92, 
or  93) or individual still images saved as source data in 
[
] mode (=   63). (Only displayed when a grouped 
image is selected.)
Play Movie Starts movie playback. (Only displayed when a movie 
is selected.)
.SlideshowStarts slideshow playback. To switch images during 
playback, press the  buttons on the remote 
control.
Index Playback Displays multiple images in an index.
lChange Display
Switches display modes ( =  103).
•	 Pressing buttons, such as the  button, on the camera will switch 
control to the camera itself, which will prevent remote control until yo\
u return to 
single-image display.
•	 The camera may not always respond correctly even if the remote is for an\
 
HDMI CEC-compatible TV.  
						

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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Still ImagesMovies
Playback	on	a	Standard-Definition	TVConnecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST 
(sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen \
of the 
TV as you control the camera.
1 Make sure the camera and TV 
are off.
2 Connect the camera to the TV.
zzOn the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into 
the video inputs as shown.
zzOn the camera, open the terminal cover 
and insert the cable plug fully into the 
camera terminal.
3 Display images.
zzFollow steps 3 – 4 in “Playback on a 
High-Definition	TV”	(=  163) to display 
images.
Red Red
White
Yellow
Yellow
White
•	Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output 
format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the 
video output format, press the  button and choose [Video 
System] on the [3] tab.
•	 When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot while previewing 
shots on the larger screen of the TV. To shoot, follow the same steps as when 
using the camera screen. However, AF-Point Zoom (=
  47), MF-Point 
Zoom (=  79), MF Peaking (=  79) and Night Display ( =  90) are not 
available.
Still ImagesMovies
Powering the Camera with Household Power
Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80 (sold separately) 
eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.
1 Make sure the camera is off.
2 Connect the adapter to the 
coupler.
zzInsert the adapter plug fully into the 
coupler.
3 Insert the coupler.
zzFollow step 2 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Memory Card” ( =  13) to 
open the cover, and then insert the 
coupler as shown until it locks into place.  
						

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zzLower the cover (), keeping the coupler 
cable in the coupler cable port ().
zzSlide the cover () until it clicks into 
place.
4 Connect the power cord.
zzInsert one end of the power cord into the 
compact power adapter, and then plug 
the other end into a power outlet.
zzTurn the camera on and use it as desired.
zzWhen	finished,	turn	the	camera	off	and	unplug the power cord from the outlet.
•	 Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while 
the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the 
camera.
•	 Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so 
could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
Coupler Cable Port
Still ImagesMovies
Using a Tele-Converter (Sold Separately)
Attaching Tele-converter TC-DC58E and Conversion Lens Adapter 
LA-DC58L (both sold separately) enables you to use a focal length of 1.4x.
1 Remove the ring.
zzMake sure the camera is off.
zzHold down the ring release button () 
and turn the ring in the direction of the 
arrow (
).
zzAlign the  ○
 mark on the ring with the  ●
 
mark on the camera, and then lift the 
ring off.
2 Attach the conversion lens 
adapter.
zzAlign the  ○
 mark on the conversion lens 
adapter with the  ●
 mark on the camera, 
and then turn the adapter in the direction 
of the arrows until it locks.
zzTo remove the adapter, hold down the 
ring release button and turn the adapter 
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3 Attach the tele-converter lens.
zzTurn the lens in the direction of the arrow 
to attach it securely to the camera.
4 Specify the converter in the 
camera settings.
zzTurn the camera on.
zzPress the  button and choose 
[Converter] on the [4] tab. Press the 
 buttons to choose [TC-DC58E].
zzThere is no need to adjust the converter 
setting when [IS Mode] is set to [Off].
zzAfter removing the converter, always 
return the converter setting to [None].
•	 Vignetting may occur (especially in the lower right) when the built-in \
flash
	is	used.
•	 Set the camera to maximum telephoto when using the tele-
converter. At other zoom positions, vignetting may occur.
•	 Use the LCD monitor to compose shots. The view through the 
viewfinder
	may	be	partially	obstructed	by	vignetting.
•	 Before use, remove all dust or debris from the conversion lens with 
a lens blower brush.
Still ImagesMovies
Using a Lens Hood
Attaching the lens hood included with Tele-converter TC-DC58E (sold 
separately) can reduce the effect of extraneous light outside the angle of 
view when shooting backlit subjects, or when the camera is aimed toward \
a 
bright light source.
zzFit the lens hood over the tele-converter 
as shown and attach it securely.
zzWhen the lens hood will not be used, 
attach it inverted.
•	 Vignetting
	may	occur	if	you	use	the	built-in	flash	when	the	lens	hood	is attached.
Still ImagesMovies
Using Lens Filters (Sold Separately)
Attaching	a	lens	filter	to	the	camera	protects	the	lens	and	allows	you	to	shoot	with	various	effects.	To	attach	a	lens	filter,	you	will	need	Filter	Adapter	FA-DC58D (sold separately).
1 Remove the ring.
zzFollow step 1 in “Using a Tele-Converter 
(Sold Separately)” ( =  166) to remove 
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2	 Attach	the	filter	adapter.
zzAlign the  ○	mark	on	the	filter	adapter	with	the ●
 mark on the camera, and then turn 
the adapter in the direction of the arrows 
until it locks in place.
zzTo remove the adapter, turn off the 
camera, hold down the ring release 
button, and turn the adapter in the 
opposite direction.
3	 Attach	a	filter.
zzAttach	the	filter	to	the	camera	in	the	direction of the arrow.
•	 We
	recommend	the	use	of	genuine	Canon	filters	(58	mm	dia.).
•	 When not using auto focus to shoot, set the manual focus option 
[Safety MF] to [On].
•	 If
	you	use	the	built-in	flash	with	the	filter	adapter	attached,	portions	of the image may appear darker.
•	 When	using	the	filter	adapter,	be	sure	to	use	only	one	filter	at	a	time.	Attaching	multiple	filters,	or	accessories	such	as	a	heavy	lens,	may	cause the attachments to fall off and become damaged.
•	 Do	not	grip	the	filter	adapter	tightly.
•	 Remove	the	filter	adapter	when	not	using	a	filter.
•	 The	filter	adapter	and	a	lens	hood	cannot	be	attached	to	the	camera	at	the	same time.
Still Images
Using a Remote Switch (Sold Separately)
An optional Remote Switch RS-60E3 can be used to avoid camera shake 
that may otherwise occur when pressing the shutter button directly. This 
optional accessory is convenient when shooting at slow shutter speeds.
1 Connect the remote switch.
zzMake sure the camera is off.
zzOpen the terminal cover and insert the 
remote switch plug.
2 Shoot.
zzTo shoot, press the release button on the 
remote switch.
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Using an External Flash (Sold Separately)
More	sophisticated	flash	photography	is	possible	with	an	optional	Speedlite	EX	series	flash.	For	movie	shooting	using	an	LED	light,	the	optional	Speedlite	320EX	flash	is	available.
•	 This camera does not support some Speedlite EX series functions.
•	 Wireless operation of the Speedlite 600EX-RT is not supported.
•	 Non-EX
	series	Canon	flash	units	may	not	fire	correctly	or	may	not	fire	at	all,	in	some	cases.
•	 Use	of	non-Canon	flash	units	(especially	high-voltage	flash	units)	or	flash	accessories	may	prevent	normal	camera	operation	and	may	damage the camera.
•	 Also refer to the Speedlite EX series manual for additional information.\
Still ImagesMovies
Speedlite EX SeriesThese	optional	flash	units	can	provide	bright	lighting	and	meet	a	variety	of	flash	photography	needs.
1	 Attach	the	flash.
zzMake sure the camera is off, and then 
attach	the	flash	unit	to	the	hot	shoe.
2	 Turn	the	flash	on,	and	then	turn	the camera on.
zzA red [h] icon is now displayed.
zzThe	flash	pilot	lamp	will	light	up	when	the	flash	is	ready.
3 Choose shooting mode [G], 
[M], [B], or [ D].
zzFlash	settings	can	only	be	configured	in	these	modes.	In	other	modes,	the	flash	is	adjusted	and	fired	automatically,	as	needed.
4 Set the white balance to [h] 
(=  74).
5	 Configure	the	external	flash.
zzPress the  button, choose [Flash 
Control] on the [4] tab, and then press 
the  button.
zzOptions	already	set	on	the	flash	itself	are	displayed.
zzPress the  buttons or turn 
the  dial to choose an item, and 
then adjust the setting by pressing the 
 buttons.
zzAvailable items vary depending on the 
shooting	mode	and	the	flash	attached	(=  172).
•	Settings	for	the	built-in	flash	cannot	be	configured	while	a	Speedlite	EX	series	flash	is	attached,	because	that	setting	screen	is	no	longer	accessible.
•	 You can also access the setting screen by pressing the < r> button for at least 
one second.
•	 Flash settings in [
]	shooting	mode	can	be	configured	just	as	they	are	in	[G] 
mode.
•	 600EX-RT/580EX
	II	only:	[Flash	Control]	is	not	available	if	the	external	flash	has	been	set	up	for	stroboscopic	flash.
•	 320EX only: Auto LED lighting is only available in low-light movie recording or 
in Movie mode. In this case, the [
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Still ImagesMovies
Using Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 (Sold Separately)
zzUsing the optional Speedlite Bracket SB-
E2 can help prevent unnatural shadows 
next to subjects during vertical shooting.
Still Images
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EXThis	optional	flash	unit	enables	many	styles	of	macro	flash	photography.	Requires	Conversion	Lens	Adapter	LA-DC58L	(sold	separately)	for	attachment to the camera.
1 Prepare the conversion lens 
adapter.
zzRotate the conversion lens adapter in 
the direction indicated by the arrow to 
separate the front and back sections.
zzOnly the back section is used to attach 
the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro 
Twin Lite MT-24EX.
Attach to camera
Back 
Section Front 
Section
Attach
Detach
2 Remove the ring.
zzMake sure the camera is off.
zzHold down the ring release button () 
and turn the ring in the direction of the 
arrow (
).
zzAlign the ○ mark on the ring with the  ●
 
mark on the camera, and then lift the 
ring off.
3 Attach the back section of the 
conversion lens adapter.
zzAlign the  ○
 mark on the back section with 
the  ●
 mark on the camera, and then turn 
the adapter in the direction of the arrows 
until it locks in place.
zzTo remove the adapter, hold down the 
ring release button and turn the adapter 
in the opposite direction.
4 Attach the controller to the 
camera.
zzAttach the control component of the 
macro ring lite to the hot shoe on top of 
the camera.