User manual CANON POWERSHOT G12

[. . . ] Camera User Guide · Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. · Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-7L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Neck Strap NS-DC9 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty System Booklet Using the Manuals Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk. · Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos. [. . . ] Make the setting. Turn the ÷ dial to set the shutter speed. Shoot. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3200, 1/4000 · 2" indicates 2 seconds, 0"3 indicates 0. 3 second and 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. · The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is 1/2000 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/2000 second or slower even if a faster shutter speed is chosen. · Depending on the zoom position, some shutter speeds may not be available. 104 Setting the Aperture Value · When shutter speeds of 1. 3 seconds or slower are used, images are processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot. · You should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when lowering the shutter speed and shoot with a tripod (p. 171). What if the aperture value appears in orange? If the aperture value appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. You can also set the camera so that turning the ÷ or Ê dial changes the aperture value (p. 171). Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for "Aperture value", which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens. Set the mode dial to B. Make the setting. Turn the ÷ dial to set the aperture value. Shoot. Available Aperture Values F2. 8, F3. 2, F3. 5, F4. 0, F4. 5, F5. 0, F5. 6, F6. 3, F7. 1, F8. 0 · Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available. What if the shutter speed appears in orange? If the shutter speed appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Safety shift can also be used. 105 Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Safety Shift With M and B modes, if you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [Safety Shift] to [On], the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained. You can also set the camera so that turning the ÷ or Ê dial changes the shuter speed (p. 171). Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. You can check the difference against the standard exposure level. Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator When the difference is more than ±2 stops, the set exposure level appears in orange. When you press the shutter button halfway, "-2" or "+2" appears in orange. 106 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) · The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p. · If you use the zoom after making settings or changing the composition, the exposure level may change. · Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set, the screen brightness may change. · If you press the ¤ button, the shutter speed or aperture value (whichever is not chosen in Step 2), will automatically adjust to obtain the correct exposure (the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the settings). [. . . ] 90 Focusing Range Macro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Format Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu Functions Available in Each shooting mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 LCD Monitor Screen Low Light (Shooting Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]