Canon PowerShot G3 User Manual

Camera User GuideDIGITAL CAMERACamera User GuideCDI-E067-010 XX02CHXX © 2002 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPANENGLISH• Please start by reading the Read This

4Please ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that youshoot several trial images to confirm that the came

94• The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. If the flash fires, only oneimage gets recorded.• Some settings are not available with certain

95Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)You can shoot three images while the focus changes automatically when shoot

965Select a range using the main dial or theB or A arrow on the omni selector.• The range expands when you press A andcontracts when you press B.• The

97Shooting - Selecting Particular EffectsAE Lock Icon Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is eff

98• The AE lock function cannot be used when the LCD monitor is off.• Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer toFunc

99Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location

100Switching between FlashAdjustment SettingsThe built-in flash and the externally mounted flash* fire with automatic flashadjustments (except in the

101Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects5Press the button, the button or click the main dial.• To cancel the compensation, return the setting to

102Image shot with the1st-curtain settingImage shot with the2nd-curtain setting.Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires1st-curtainThe flash fire

103Shooting - Selecting Particular EffectsShooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer)You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can b

5• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage tothe camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injur

104• Once the interval shooting session is started, all operation buttons becomeinactive. Turning the mode dial cancels the interval shooting session.

105Shooting - Selecting Particular EffectsShooting with Focus LockFocus Lock Method 11Aim the center of the optical viewfinder or, if an AF frame isse

106Shooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.1Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor.2Press the button.• The icon and the

107Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects4Shoot the image.• The indicator beside the viewfinder lights yellow when the shutter button ispressed halfw

108Switching between Focus SettingsYou can switch between focus settings to shoot.1In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [AF Mode].• See Selecting Menus and

109Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Saving Custom SettingsYou can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (c

110Using the ND FilterThe brightness can be decreased by setting the ND filter on. This allows you to selecta smaller aperture and a slower shutter sp

111Shooting - Selecting Particular EffectsSetting the Auto Rotate FunctionThis camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects

112Resetting the File NumbersYou can select the way file numbers are assigned.1In the [ (Set up)] menu, select [File No.Reset].• See Selecting Menus

113Replaying, Erasing• Press the button to show the data for the displayed image (p. 33).• Press the button to quickly delete the displayed image (

6• Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands maylead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that y

114 Magnifying ImagesImages can be magnified up to approximately 10 times.1Turn the mode lever to .2Turn the zoom lever toward the symbol.• Press th

115Replaying, ErasingViewing Nine Images at a Time(Index Replay)Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index replay.1Turn the mode lever to .2Pre

116 Jumping Between ImagesThe display can be advanced or set back 9 images in either single image replay orindex replay.1Press the button while in

117Replaying, ErasingViewing MoviesYou can replay the images shot in mode.1Turn the mode lever to .• Movies cannot be viewed in index replay.2Selec

118• You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when replaying a movieon a computer with insufficient system resources.• The volume at which

119Replaying, ErasingEditing MoviesYou can delete unwanted portions from the first or second half of a movie clip.1Select the movie you wish to edit a

1206Select (save) using the C or D arrowon the omni selector and press the button.• When is selected, the edited movie is notsaved and the camera

121Replaying, ErasingRotating Images in the DisplayImages can be rotated 90º and 270º clockwise on the LCD monitor.Original 90º 270º1Select [Rotate] f

122Attaching Sound Annotations to ImagesIn replay mode (including single replay, index replay, magnifying replay and the replayimmediately after shoot

123Replaying, Erasing• You cannot attach sound annotation to movies.• You cannot record or playback sound notes for images that already have anincompa

7 Cautions• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight orhigh temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (bo

124Automated Playback (Slide Show)Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 134).Starting a Slide ShowAll images or a selection of ima

125Replaying, Erasing• Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded regardless of thetime set in the slide show settings.• The pow

126• After you press the button, you can select all the images by selecting[Mark all] using C or D on the omni selector and pressing the buttonagai

127Replaying, Erasing4Select a setting using the B or A arrow on the omni selector.Play Time• Select a play time.Repeat• Select [On] or [Off].5Press t

128Protecting ImagesYou can protect important images from accidental erasure.1In the [ (Replay)] menu, select[Protect] and press the button.• See S

129Replaying, ErasingErasing Images Individually• Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution beforeerasing a file.1Set the c

130Erasing All Images• Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution beforeerasing a file.1In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Er

131Replaying, Erasing• If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning.Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem

132PrintingAbout PrintingThis camera supports direct printing. By connecting the camera to an optionalprinter or Bubble Jet printer (sold separately)

133Printing, TransferringPlease refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct printfunction compatible printer information.Print Settin

8Quick StartBattery lockIndicatorTo poweroutletPower/ModeIndicatorRelease Button1Install the Battery (p. 19).Open the battery cover and insert the bat

134➔➔➔➔➔Selecting from the Print MenuUse the Print menu as shown below to select all print settings. However, set thecamera to replay mode beforehand.

135Printing, Transferring➔➔➔➔: Turns the menu on/off: Selects items and settings: Sets items and settingsImage (p. 141)Paper (p. 141)StyleBorders (p.

136Connecting the Camera to a PrinterYou can make clear prints swiftly and easily when you connect the camera to adirect print function compatible pri

137Printing, Transferringto Printer4Connect the camera and printer usingthe direct interface cable.• When you insert the cable, make sure the mark of

138• When you detach the cable from the camera, hold the plug and do not pull by thecable.• The following operations cannot be performed while the pri

139Printing, TransferringPrintingThe following illustrations show examples from a direct print function compatibleprinter. Options for the Style cate

140• You cannot print movies or images recorded in the RAW format.Cancel Printing• To cancel printing between images, press the button. A confirmati

141Printing, TransferringSetting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function)Selecting the Number of Copies1In replay mode, press the buttonand the C

1421In the print setting menu, choose [Style]using the C or D arrow on the omniselector and press the button.2Choose [Image] (or [Paper], [Borders]

143Printing, TransferringSetting the Printing Area (Trimming)You can specify which portion for an image gets printed.Prior to TrimmingPlease set the P

9Quick Start6Turn the mode dial to (p. 51).7Focus (p. 39).Aim the camera and lightly press the shutterbutton halfway. Two beeps will sound when thea

1442Trim the Image.Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame• Move the zoom lever toward the or symbol.• The trimming frame can be changed to aminimu

145Printing, TransferringPrint Settings (DPOF Print Settings)You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of printcopies in

146Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued)3Select images for printing.Single Images• When the print type (p. 147) is set to [Standard] or[Bot

147Printing, Transferring• Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date.• A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card.

148• When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On].• If [Print Type] is set to [Both], both [Date] and [File No

149Printing, TransferringResetting the Print SettingsThe print settings can all be removed at once. The print type is reset to [Standard]and the date

150Printing with DPOF Print SettingsYou can use the DPOF print settings to print with a direct print compatible printer(optional) or with a direct pri

151Printing, Transferring• To print the date, set the [Date] setting in the print order menu in Step 2 on theprevious page to [On]. You cannot set the

152Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)Using the camera, you can make marks on images you wish to transfer and attachto e-mails. (Please use

153Printing, Transferring3Select images for transferring.Single Images• Select an image using the main dial or the B orA arrow on the omni selector an

10* To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables.•Computer: USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with this came

154A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable AVC-DC100 canbe used to view images as you shoot or replay them.1Turn off the cam

155ConnectingDownload images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the following ways:• Directly from the CF card• Connect the camera to a com

156Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB CableIMPORTANTYou must install the software and USB driver bundled on theCanon Digital Camera Solut

157ConnectingSetting the Communication ModeSets the communication mode when downloading images with the cameraconnected to the computer.* With any oth

158Rec. Menu* Some items may not appear in certain shooting modes (p. 204).List of Menu Options and MessagesFlash Sync Sets the timing at which the fl

159AppendixWireless Delay Sets the duration before the self-timerreleases the shutter once the remotecontrol shutter button is pressed.• 0 seconds• 2

160Digital Zoom Sets whether or not the digital zoomcombines with the optical zoom to zoomimages.•On•Off*Review Sets the duration images display on th

161AppendixReplay Menu Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degreesclockwise in the display. Erase all Era

162Set up MenuBeep Sets whether or not the beep soundswhen the shutter button is pressed orwhen a menu operation is performed.(The main dial does not

163AppendixShutter Volume Adjusts the sound volume when theshutter button is pressed all the way.There is no shutter sound in Moviemode.•(Off)• (1)• (

11Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsBack / Bottom ViewViewfinder (p. 38)Strap Mount(p. 27)Battery Cover (p. 19)CF Card Slot Cover(p. 22)Tripod Sock

164Set up Menu (continued)*Default settingOperation Vol. Adjusts the sound volume of theOperation Sound.•(Off)• (1)• (2)*• (3)• (4)• (5)Selftimer Vol.

165AppendixLanguage Sets the language used in the menusand messages on the LCD monitor. Themenu may appear differently in someregions.• English* • Ita

166My Camera MenuYou can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operationsound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These are

167AppendixThe settings of [Beep] in the [ (Set up)] menu[On] [Off][ ] ● [Beep] –[1] ● [1] ● [1][ ] ● [ ] ● [ ][ ] ● [ ] ● [ ]*1How the [Beep] settin

168Resetting the Settings to DefaultYou can reset the menu and button operation settings to default except for the[Date/Time], [Language], and [Video

169AppendixList of Error / Message CodesThe following error and message codes may appear on the display panel.Error Codes : The camera has experienced

170List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor.Reset settings to default?:Do you wish to reset all the camera and menu settin

171AppendixRAW: You attempted to replay an image recorded in anincompatible RAW format.Cannot magnify!: You attempted to magnify an image that wasphot

172The following messages may appear on the camera’s LCD monitor when a DirectPrint compatible printer is printing. Depending on the printer model, so

173AppendixThe following messages may appear when the camera is connected to the DirectPrint compatible Bubble Jet Printer.Check the error number disp

12Controls (Menu) Button(p. 43) (Display) Button (p. 33)(AE Lock/FE Lock) /(Erase) Button (p. 97, 99, 129)Omni Selector(C/ [Exposure],D/ WB[White Bal

174Using the Wireless ControllerInstalling the BatteryInstall the date battery (CR2025) into Wireless Controller WL-DC100 before use.• Be particularly

175AppendixBij dit produkt zijn batterijengeleverd. Wanneer deze leegzijn, moet u ze niet weggoolenmaar inleveren als KCAIf you ever dispose of your c

176• The operable range of the wireless controller will shorten under the followingcircumstances.- When the wireless controller is used at an angle to

177AppendixUsing an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional)You can make your flash photography even clearer and more natural appearingwith the use of a se

178Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional) (continued)• When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], the flash output can be adjusted.When [Flash Adju

179Appendix• The following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX or550EX.- Auto Exposure (Use the E-TTL mode with a 550EX)- FE Lo

180Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional) (continued)How to Mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EXThe separately sold Convers

181Appendix4Macro Ring Lite MR-14EXPress and hold the release buttons onboth sides of Macro Ring Lite MR-14EXand fit it into the conversion lens adapt

182• When you are using Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, youcan shoot in E-TTL automatic flash exposure compensation mode just by s

183AppendixUsing Conversion Lenses (Optional) /Close-up Lenses (Optional)The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58B is required to use conve

13Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsMode DialUse the mode dial to switch between the shooting modes.• : Auto (p. 51)The camera automatically select

184Using Conversion Lenses (Optional) / Close-up Lenses (Optional) (continued)Close-up Lens 250D (58 mm)This lens, with a 58 mm-threaded diameter, ma

185Appendix• Since the image seen in the viewfinder does not change when a conversion lens isinstalled, use the LCD monitor to compose images.• Pleas

18612Using a Charge Adapter / Car BatteryCable Kit (Optional)Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 (optional) can be used to chargebattery packs

187Appendix• Always ensure that the car’s engine is running when you use Charge Adapter/CarBattery Cable Kit CR-560. Use of the kit without the engine

1881Replacing the Date BatteryIf the Set Date/Time menu appears when you turn on the camera power, the datebattery charge is low and the date and time

189Appendix4Place a new date battery into the datebattery holder with the negativeterminal (-) facing upward.5Replace the date battery holder, replace

190• Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera.These substances may distort or damage the equipment.Camera Care an

191AppendixTroubleshooting• Turn on the camera. See Turning the Power On / Off(p. 28).• Confirm that the CF card slot/battery cover is securelyclose

192• Replace the battery pack with a new one.• Replace the battery pack with a new one.• Turn off the camera's power.• Replace the battery pack w

193Appendix• To use the built-in flash, shoot within 70 cm to 5 m (2.3to 16.5 ft.) of the subject at the maximum wide angleand within 70 cm to 4 m (2.

PrecautionsThis digital camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canonbrand digital camera accessories (“Canon Brand Accessories

14Main DialThe main dial is used for selecting certain menus and for displaying images. Youcan easily and swiftly select, confirm and switch menus.Tur

194All data is based on Canon’s testing standard. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot G3Camera effective pixels: Approx. 4 millionImage sensor:

195AppendixBuilt-in flash:Auto, On, OffRed-eye reduction On: Red-eye reduction auto /Red-eye reduction On / OffRed-eye reduction Off: On / OffFlash ra

196 Number of Images ShotReplay TimeLCD Monitor On LCD Monitor OffBattery Pack BP-511/512 (Fully charged)Approx. 450 images Approx. 1050

197AppendixCF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)• These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual tota

198Battery Pack BP-511/Battery Pack BP-512 (Optional)Type: Rechargeable lithium ion cellNominal voltage: 7.4 VNominal capacity: 1100 mAhCharge cycles:

199Appendix• Car Battery Cable CB-560Supported vehicles: Cigarette lighter socket powered by a negative ground, DC12 V or 24 V car batteryFuse: 125 V

200IndexAAE Lock 97AEB Mode 93AF Frame 82Aperture-Priority AE ( ) 79Aperture Value 75, 77, 79, 81Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mod

201AppendixImage Zone 13Index Replay 115Indicators 11Information View 35 - 36InterfaceCables 10, 137, 154Intervalometer 103, 1

202ShutterShutter Speed-Priority AE () 77Sound 46 - 47, 163Speed 75, 77, 79, 81Volume 163Shutter Button 39Pressing Fully 39Pre

203AppendixFCC NoticeDigital Camera, Model PC1032This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditio

15Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsDisplay PanelThe display panel shows the camera settings, the remaining image capacity, movieshooting time, bat

204Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThis chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode.You can shoot with the settings saved in th

* Default setting.● Setting selection is possible.▲ Setting can only be selected for the first image.-Setting selection is not possible.(Shaded Area)

Camera User GuideDIGITAL CAMERACamera User GuideCDI-E067-010 XX02CHXX © 2002 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPANENGLISH• Please start by reading the Read This

16Charging the Battery PackUse the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time andsubsequently when the “Change the battery pack” m

17Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions5Connect the DC plug of the compactpower adapter to the camera’s DC INterminal.• The indicator beside the viewf

18BDFig.A Fig.BCharging the Battery Pack (continued)•Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the “+” and “-”terminals (Fig. A), as th

19Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsInstalling the Battery PackInstall Battery Pack BP-511 (supplied) into the camera as follows. Use the CompactPo

20Battery Status SymbolsThe following icons indicate the battery status on the display panel. These icons willnot appear while the camera is powered w

21Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsUsing Compact Power AdapterYou should use the Compact Power Adapter CA-560 for long periods ofcontinuous use or

22Installing a CF Card1Turn off the camera (p. 29).• Check that the power/mode indicator is not lit.2Slide the CF card slot cover in thedirection of t

23Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsCF Card Handling Precautions•CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subjectthem

(i)Camera Body TemperatureIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be awareof this and take care when ope

24Setting the Date / TimeThe Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned onor whenever the date lithium battery charge is

25Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions• The Date/Time cannot be inserted in the actual image even if the Date/Time havebeen set.• For printing images

26Setting the Language1Turn on the camera (p. 28).2Press the button.• The (Rec.) or (Replay) menu appears.3Press the A arrow on the omni selecto

27Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsAttaching the StrapPass the tip of the strap up through the strapmount on the camera and then through thebottom

28Basic FunctionsPower/Mode IndicatorRelease buttonRelease buttonTurning the Power On / OffThe power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the

29Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions• will appear in the display panel and a warning beep will sound if you turnon the camera with the lens cap on

30• You will hear a startup sound and see the startup image when the power comes on.(To change the startup sound and image, see below and pages 46 and

31Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsSwitching between Shooting and ReplayingYou can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Replaying mode. This i

32Using the LCD MonitorThe LCD monitor can be used to confirm an image during shooting, to replayrecorded images or to adjust menu settings. It can be

33Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsThe LCD monitor can also be positioned as below.1Open the LCD monitor left 180 degreesand tilt it 180 degrees t

(ii)Symbols Used: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.: This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic oper

34Using the LCD Monitor (continued)• You can also set the LCD monitor display settings in the shooting mode while animage is being reviewed right afte

35Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsInformation Displayed on the LCD MonitorThe LCD monitor displays information in Shooting or Replaying mode, suc

36Using the LCD Monitor (continued)2 Replaying ModeIn simple display mode, the following informationappears.In detailed display mode, the followinginf

37Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsAbout the HistogramThe histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the recordedimage. The g

38Using the Optical Viewfinder to ShootSetting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 33) and using the optical viewfinder can helpconserve power while shooting.•

39Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsAF FrameIndicatorsPressing the Shutter ButtonThe shutter button features a two-stage action.●Pressing HalfwayPr

40• If the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you press halfway, you can still pressfully to take the shot.• Images are first saved into the came

41Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsUsing the Zoom (Focal Length)The zoom can be adjusted from 35 to 140 mm (equivalent to 35 mm film format).Telep

42Selecting Menus and SettingsMenus are used to adjust shooting, replaying, date / time and beep sound settings.Menus can be displayed by either press

43Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions• In Steps 5 and 6, you can easily select settings using the main dial.Selecting Settings by Pressing the But

(iii)About the Thumb IndexA quick introduction intended for new users who want toshoot first and learn more later. Tells you how to get thecamera runn

44Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)Menu Settings and Factory DefaultsThis chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings.Menu I

45Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions* Default values. Default languages and video system settings vary between regions.• Some menu items are not av

46Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter,operation and self-timer sound

47Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions5Select setting content using the B or Aarrow on the omni selector.6Press the button.• Pressing the button

48Registering the My Camera SettingsYou can easily add images and newly recorded sounds saved on the CF card as MyCamera settings to the camera’s [] a

49Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions5Select [ ] or [ ] using the B or Aarrow on the omni selector.• appears.6Press the button.• An image appea

50• Movie and RAW image sounds recorded with the Sound Annotation function(p. 122) cannot be registered.• When you register new My Camera settings, th

51Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Auto ModeIn this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera doeverything

52• Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204)• With the Review function, you can change the length of time images show on theLCD monitor afte

53Shooting - Letting the Camera Select SettingsReviewing an Image Right after ShootingReviewing the ImageAfter a photo is taken, the image displays on

54• The above operations cannot be performed if the image was shot with the digitalzoom or when is already selected as the recording format.Changing

55Shooting - Letting the Camera Select SettingsChanging the Resolution and CompressionYou can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies)

56Changing the Resolution and Compression (continued)Resolution (Excluding )Number of recordable images(Only displayed when the resolution,compressio

57Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings• Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer toFunctions Available in Ea

58Changing the File FormatThe recording file format can be switched to the RAW format before shooting theimage.With the standard JPEG file format, the

59Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings5Select RAW (LCD monitor) or (r) (Display panel) using the main dial orthe B or A arrow on the omni s

60 Using the FlashUse the flash according to the guidelines below.* No icon appears in the display panel.• For information on the external flash, see

61Shooting - Letting the Camera Select SettingsSetting the Red-eye Reduction FunctionThe red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark a

62• When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the built-in flash, there ismore of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject

63Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Portrait ModeUse this mode when you want the subject to appearsharp and the background to blur.1Turn

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64 Night Scene ModeUse this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky ornight scene. The people are illuminated with ligh

65Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Stitch Assist ModeUse this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for merging (stitching) into

66 Stitch Assist Mode (continued)ShootingImages can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode.Horizontally, left to rightHorizontally

67Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings4Compose and shoot the second image sothat it overlaps the first.• Minor discrepancies in the overlap c

68 Movie ModeUse this mode to shoot movie frames. The resolution can be set to either [ (320X 240 (default setting))] or [ (160 X 120)] (p. 55).1Ope

69Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings• In macro mode, the correct image brightness sometimes cannot be obtained withflash photography. Pleas

70 Self-TimerYou can take pictures with the self-timer in any shooting mode.1Press the / button.• Press the / button several times to displayth

71Shooting - Letting the Camera Select SettingsSetting the Number of Seconds until ShootingYou can set the number of seconds from the time the shutter

72Digital ZoomWith the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed asfollows.4.0 times, 5.7 times, 7.1 times, 8.9 times, 11 time

73Shooting - Letting the Camera Select SettingsStandardContinuous ShootingHigh SpeedContinuous Shooting Continuous ShootingUse this mode to shoot suc

2Landscape Mode ... 63Night Scene Mode ...

74• Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer toFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204).• The interval betw

75Shooting - Selecting Particular EffectsShooting - Selecting Particular EffectsCamera settings such as shutter speed and aperture can be freely chang

76• Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204)• If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value showin red on t

77Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Setting the Shutter SpeedWhen you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the cameraau

78 Setting the Shutter Speed (continued)• Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204)• Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low

79Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Setting the ApertureWhen you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the cameraautomatically sel

80• If the shutter speed shows in red in the LCD monitor, the image is under exposed(insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the a

81Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureYou can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achie

82• Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer toFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204).• The AF frame will

83Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Switching between Light Metering ModesEvaluative Metering is the default light metering mode. This can be s

3Protecting Images... 128Erasing ...

843In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Spot AEPoint].• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42).4Select the [Center] or [AF Point] option,then press the

85Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Adjusting the ExposureAdjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too darkwhen it

86 Setting the White BalanceWhen the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camerareproduces colors more accurately.1Press (D on

87Shooting - Selecting Particular EffectsSetting a Custom White BalanceYou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooti

88 Setting the White Balance (continued)• Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer toFunctions Available in Each Shoo

89Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Changing the Photo EffectYou can shoot with different photo effects.1Press the button to turn the LCD mon

90When is selected• A screen allowing you to set the contrast, sharpness and color saturationappears when you press the button.In this screen, sele

91Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects• The white balance cannot be set when (sepia) or (B/W) mode is selected.• Some settings are not availabl

92 Changing the ISO SpeedChange the ISO speed when shooting in dark places or when you want to shootwith a faster shutter speed. You can choose from t

93Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set