User manual CANON POWERSHOT G5

[. . . ] · Software Guide Read when you want to use the included software. · A memory card is not included. 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. Do not record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of the copyright holder. [. . . ] ­ 1. 6 ft. ) from the end of the lens (when the zoom button is pressed toward j and held until the lens stops moving, which is the maximum wide angle setting of the lens). Choose e. After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons to choose e, then press the m button. Once set, e will appear on the screen. The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires. How can I take better close-ups? · Try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting in Î, to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. · You can reduce the AF frame size when you want to focus on a specific portion of the subject (p. 73). 61 Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are both near and far, you can change the focus range (the distance range from your subject) to focus more reliably on far away subjects (approx. 3. 0 m (9. 8 ft. ) or more) only. Choose u. After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons to choose u, then press the m button. Once set, u will appear on the screen. Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. 1 Choose the recording pixel setting. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . 2 Choose an option. to choose an option, Press the qr buttons then press the m button. 55). 62 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine), (Normal). 1 Choose the compression ratio setting. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . 2 Choose an option. to choose an option, Press the qr buttons then press the m button. The setting you chose will appear on the screen. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Recording Pixels (Large) 10M/3648 x 2736 (Medium 1) 6M/2816 x 2112 (Medium 2) 4M/2272 x 1704 (Medium 3) 2M/1600 x 1200 (Small) 0. 3M/640 x 480 (Widescreen) 3648 x 2048 Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) 2565 1226 1620 780 1116 556 558 278 150 84 1920 918 Number of Recordable Images 4 GB 1471 3017 2320 4641 3352 6352 6352 12069 20116 30174 1978 4022 16 GB 6026 12354 9503 19007 13727 26010 26010 49420 82367 123550 8101 16473 · The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. 63 Changing the ISO Speed Approximate Values for Paper Size A2 A3 A4, Letter size 5" x 7" Postcard size 3. 5" x 5" Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments. 1 Choose the ISOm button, press the op After pressing the buttons to choose . 2 Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. The setting you chose will display on the screen. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. 57 to shoot. Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 ­ 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 ­ 10 shots). 1 Choose $. the p button, press the op After pressing buttons to choose $, then press the n button. 2 Choose the settings. 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. button pressed halfway Keep the shutter and recompose the scene. 3 Shoot. the shutter button fully. Press 69 70 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. · This chapter assumes that G mode has been chosen by pressing the button, then the qr buttons. [. . . ] Erase, Protect, Resize, Rotate, Red-Eye Correction Direct Print Type . Hi-Speed USB (mini-B) Video/Audio output (NTSC and PAL capable, mono audio) Communication Settings . 2 AA alkaline batteries 2 AA NiMH batteries (NB-3AH (sold separately)) AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) Operating Temperatures . 93. 5 x 61. 7 x 30. 6 mm (3. 68 x 2. 43 x 1. 20 in. ) Weight (CIPA compliant) . [. . . ]