User manual CANON POWERSHOT G5

[. . . ] · Software Guide Read when you want to use the included software. · A memory card is not included. · Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word/ Word Viewer can be installed to view the Word manuals (required only for manuals for the Middle East). 2 Read This First Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc. , its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. [. . . ] choose [Delay] or Press the op buttons to [Shots]. Press the qr buttons to choose a value, then press the m button. 57 to shoot. What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? · Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. · When you set the time delay for more than two seconds, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up two seconds before the shutter releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights). 68 Shooting Using a TV Monitor · If the flash fires, the shooting interval may be longer. · If you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may be longer. · If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. · Connect the camera to a TV as described in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. · Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. the subject you want in focus, and Center press the shutter button halfway. Confirm that the AF Frame is green. 2 Recompose. button pressed halfway Keep the shutter and recompose the scene. 3 Shoot. the shutter button fully. The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 89). 73 Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. focus. 1 Lock the shutter button pressed halfway Keep the and press the q button. The focus locks and % appears on the screen. If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the q button again, % will disappear and the focus will unlock. 2 Compose the scene and shoot. Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. 1 Choose the Metering mode. the op After pressing the m button, press buttons to choose . 2 Choose an option. to choose an option, Press the qr buttons then press the m button. The setting will appear on the screen. Evaluative Center Weighted Avg. Spot Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditions. Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the center. Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame). 74 Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. [. . . ] 42 SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Memory Card Self-Timer 10 second Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Changing Delay and Number of Shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Face Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Two Second Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]