Canon PowerShot G16 User Guide
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81 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still ImagesMovies Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. zzPress the button, choose [AF Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option ( = 25). Still Images FlexiZone/CenterOne AF frame is displayed. Effective for reliable focusing. With [FlexiZone], you can move and resize the AF frame (= 81). • A yellow AF frame is displayed with [ ] if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. • To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corn\ er, first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF frame, and then hold the shutter button halfway down. As you continue to hold the shutter button halfway, recompose the shot as desired, and then press the shutter button all the way down (Focus Lock). Still Images Moving and Resizing AF Frames (FlexiZone)When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF frame mode to [FlexiZone] (= 81). 1 Prepare to move the AF frame. zzPress the button. The AF frame turns orange. 2 Move and resize the AF frame. zzTurn the dial to move the AF frame, or press the buttons to move it by a smaller amount. zzTo return the AF frame to the original position in the center, keep the button held down. zzTo reduce the AF frame size, press the button. Press it again to restore it to the original size. 3 Finish the setup process. zzPress the button.
82 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still ImagesMovies Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([] only). • After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around the person’s face determined by the camera to be the main subject, and up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. • When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects, within a certain range. • After you press the shutter button halfway, up to nine green frames are displayed around faces in focus. • If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed (without a white frame), up to nine green frames are displayed in the \ areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway. • If faces are not detected when Servo AF (= 83) is set to [On], the AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway. • Examples of faces that cannot be detected: - Subjects that are distant or extremely close - Subjects that are dark or light - Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden • The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces. • No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. Still ImagesMovies Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. 1 Choose [Tracking AF]. zzFollow the steps in “Changing the AF Frame Mode” (= 81) to choose [Tracking AF]. zz[] is displayed in the center of the screen. 2 Choose a subject to focus on. zzAim the camera so that [] is on the desired subject, and then press the button. zzWhen the subject is detected, the camera beeps and [] is displayed. Even if the subject moves, the camera will continue to track the subject within a certain range. zzIf no subject is detected, [] is displayed. zzTo cancel tracking, press the button again.
83 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 3 Shoot. zzPress the shutter button halfway. [] changes to a blue [], which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) (= 83). zzPress the shutter button all the way down to shoot. zzEven after your shot, [] is still displayed and the camera continues to track the subject. • [Servo AF] (= 83) is set to [On] and cannot be changed. • Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely. • [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available. • [e] is not available. • The camera can detect subjects even if you press the shutter button half\ way without pressing the button. After your shot, [] is displayed in the center of the screen. • If [Face ID] is set to [On], names will not display when registered peop\ le are detected, but the names will be recorded in the still images ( = 39). However, a name will display if the subject chosen to focus on is the same as a person detected with Face ID. Still Images Shooting with Servo AFThis mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long\ as you press the shutter button halfway. 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Servo AF] on the [ 4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 25). 2 Focus. zzThe focus and exposure are maintained where the blue AF frame is displayed while you are pressing the shutter button halfway. • Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. • In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode. • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. Release the shutter button, and then press it halfway again. • AF lock shooting is not available. • [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available. • Not available when using the self-timer ( = 36).
84 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still Images Changing the Focus Setting You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. In\ stead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button\ halfway. zzPress the button, choose [Continuous AF] on the [ 4] tab, and then choose [Off] ( = 25). OnHelps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfwa\ y. Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly. Still Images Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can shoot after choosing a specific person’s face to focus on. 1 Prepare the camera for Face Select. zzSet the AF frame to [Face AiAF] (= 82). 2 Enter Face Select mode. zzAim the camera at the person’s face and press the button. zzAfter [Face Select : On] is displayed, a face frame [] is displayed around the face detected as the main subject. zzEven if the subject moves, the face frame [] follows the subject within a certain range. zzIf a face is not detected, [] is not displayed. 3 Choose the face to focus on. zzTo switch the face frame [] to another detected face, press the button. zzAfter you have switched the face frame to all detected faces, [Face Select : Off] is displayed, and the specified AF frame mode screen is displayed again.
85 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 4 Shoot. zzPress the shutter button halfway. After the camera focuses, [] changes to []. zzPress the shutter button all the way down to shoot. • When [Face ID] is set to [On], names of any registered people detected a\ re not displayed when you have selected another, unregistered face to focus on. However, their names will be recorded in the still images ( = 39). Still ImagesMovies Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. 1 Lock the focus. zzWith the shutter button pressed halfway, press the button. zzThe focus is now locked, and [f] and the MF indicator are displayed. zzTo unlock the focus, hold the shutter button halfway down and press the < o> button again. 2 Compose the shot and shoot. Flash Still Images Changing the Flash Mode You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” ( = 205). 1 Raise the flash. zzMove the switch. 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose a flash mode (either press the < q> buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button. zzThe option you configured is now displayed. • The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the < r> button when the flash is lowered. Move the switch to raise the flash, then configure the setting. [] AutoFires automatically in low-light conditions. [h] OnFires for each shot. [Z] Slow SynchroFires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting a\ t a slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.
86 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode • In [Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (= 89). • In [Z] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing. [!] OffFor shooting without the flash. • If a blinking [ ] icon is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. Still Images Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just as with regular exposure compensation ( = 68), you can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments. zzRaise the flash, press the button and immediately turn the < z> dial to choose the compensation level, and then press the button. zzThe correction level you specified is now displayed. • When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts t\ he shutter speed or aperture value during the flash shots to reduce washed- out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. However, you can deactivate automatic adjustment of the shutter speed and aperture value by accessin\ g MENU (= 25) and choosing [ 4] tab ► [Flash Control] ► [Safety FE] ► [Off]. • You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by choosing [X] in the FUNC. menu (= 24), or by accessing MENU (= 25) and choosing [4] tab ► [Flash Control] ► [Flash Exp. Comp]. • You can also access the [Built-in Flash Settings] MENU screen ( = 25) as follows (except when an optional external flash is mounted). - Press and hold the < r> button for at least one second. - When the flash is up, press the button and immediately press the button.
87 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still Images Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (= 69), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. 1 Raise the flash and set it to [h] (= 85). 2 Lock the flash exposure. zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked, and then press the < > button. zzThe flash fires, and when [] is displayed, the flash output level is retained. 3 Compose the shot and shoot. zzAfter one shot, FE is unlocked and [] is no longer displayed. • FE: Flash Exposure Still Images Changing the Flash Timing Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows. 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, choose [Flash Control] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 25). 2 Configure the setting. zzChoose [Shutter Sync.], and then choose the desired option ( = 25). 1st-curtainThe flash fires immediately after the shutter opens. 2nd-curtain The flash fires immediately before the shutter closes.
88 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still Images Shooting RAW Images RAW images are “raw” (unprocessed) data, recorded with essentially\ no loss of image quality from the camera’s internal image processing. Use Digital Photo Professional ( = 173) to adjust RAW images as desired with minimal loss of image quality. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 24). Records JPEG images. JPEG images are processed in the camera for optimal\ image quality and compressed to reduce file size. However, the compression process is irreversible, and images cannot be restored to their original\ , unprocessed state. Image processing may also cause some loss of image quality. Records RAW images. RAW images are “raw” (unprocessed) data, recorded with essentially no loss of image quality from the camera’s image processing. The data cannot be used in this state for viewing on a computer or printing.\ You must first use the software (Digital Photo Professional) to convert images to ordinary JPEG or TIFF files. Images can be adjusted with minimal loss of image quality. For details on resolution and the number of shots that will fit on a card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” ( = 204). Records two images, both a RAW image and a JPEG image, for each shot. The JPEG image can be viewed on a computer or printed without using the \ software. • When transferring RAW images (or RAW and JPEG images recorded together) to a computer, always use the dedicated software (= 173). • Digital zoom ( = 35), date stamps (= 38), and red-eye reduction ( = 45) are set to [Off] in [] and [] modes. Additionally, noise reduction level ( = 71), i-Contrast (= 72) and My Colors ( = 75) cannot be configured. • The file extension for JPEG images is .JPG, and the extension for RAW images is .CR2.
89 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Other Settings Still Images Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Choose from two compression ratios, [] (Super Fine) and [] (Fine), as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” ( = 204). zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 24). Still ImagesMovies Changing the IS Mode Settings 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, choose [IS Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 25). 2 Configure the setting. zzChoose [IS Mode], and then choose the desired option ( = 25). ContinuousOptimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically\ applied (Intelligent IS) ( = 34). Shoot Only* Image stabilization is active only at the moment of shooting. Off Deactivates image stabilization. * The setting is changed to [Continuous] for movie recording. • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off].
90 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still ImagesMovies Switching the Color of Shooting-Screen Information Information displayed on the shooting screen and menus can be changed to\ a color suitable for shooting under low-light conditions. Enabling this \ setting is useful in modes such as [ ] (= 62). zzPress the button, choose [Night Display] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] ( = 25). • The color is not adjusted in Playback mode. Movies Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown before Shooting During movie recording, a smaller image display area is shown, with the \ subject enlarged, as a measure when correcting other distortion such as \ rotational camera shake. To shoot subjects at the same size shown before shooting, you can disable this image stabilization. zzFollow the steps in “Changing the IS Mode Settings” (= 89) to access the [IS Settings] screen. zzChoose [Dynamic IS], and then choose [2] (= 34). • You can also set [IS Mode] to [Off], so that subjects are recorded at the same size shown before shooting.