Canon PowerShot G7 Manual de usuario

Before Using the CameraShootingUsing the Mode DialAdvanced Shooting FunctionsPlayback/ErasingPrint/Transfer SettingsCustomizing the CameraTroubleshoot

8Batteryz Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat.z The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea wa

98You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images.You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Color

99Playback/Erasing1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 25).2Use the or button to select an image, and press .3Use the or button to selec

1005Press and select [Yes] or [No], then press .z Selecting [Yes] displays the image transformed with the My Colors effect, while [No] returns you t

101Playback/ErasingIn playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback, the review immediately after shooting in sho

102You can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours at one time.Sound-Only Recording(Sound Recorder)1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settin

103Playback/ErasingAutomated Playback of Memory Card Images.* Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standa

104Transition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.3Select [Start] and press .z The following funct

105Playback/Erasing2Use the or button to select a date/ category/folder to play back and press the button.Selecting Images for Playback ( - )Sele

106Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settingsz Play TimeSets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 s

107Playback/ErasingYou can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.Protecting ImagesSelectYou can configure the protection setting

9Othersz Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.

1083Select the image, date, category or folder to protect and press .z [Select]Use the or button to select an image and press the FUNC./SET butto

109Playback/ErasingYou can erase images from a memory card.Erasing ImagesSelectErases images after selecting them one at a time.Select by DateErases i

1103Select images, a date, a category or a folder and press .z [Select]Use the or button to select an image and press the FUNC./SET button.- Pres

111Print Settings/Transfer SettingsPrint Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print

1121(Print) Menu Select a menu item.See Menus and Settings (p. 25).z When selecting [Select All Images] go to Step 4.2Select the image, date, category

113Print Settings/Transfer Settingsz [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder]Use the or button to select a date, category or folde

114Setting the Print StyleAfter setting the print style, select the images for printing. The following settings can be selected.*Default settingPrint

115Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Start

116All the Images on a Memory Card2Select [Mark all] and press .z Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings.3Select [OK] and press .z Im

117Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and star

10z When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe

118Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the menu items. You can also use the supplie

119Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)3 Select an image or record a sound.z Start-up ImageUse the or button to select the image you wish t

120TroubleshootingCameraCamera will not operate.Power is not turned on. z Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 10).Memory card slot/battery cover is

121TroubleshootingLCD monitorCamera screen is black at start-upIncompatible image has been selected as the start-up image in the My Camera Settings.z

122 Appears.A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting.z Set the IS Mode to any setting other than [Off] (p. 35).z

123TroubleshootingMemory card is full. z Insert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 7).z If required, download the images to a computer and erase them f

124Subject is out of focal range. z Shoot with the subject at the correct shooting distance (p. 150).The subject is hard to focus on.z Use the focus l

125TroubleshootingImage contains noise.ISO speed is too high. z Higher ISO speeds and (High ISO Auto) setting may increase image noise. For higher i

126Recording images to memory card takes a long time.Memory card was formatted in another device.z Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 33).

127TroubleshootingZoom does not operate.Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode.z Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode (Basic Gu

11Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fieldsz Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating stro

128Battery/Battery ChargerBattery consumed quickly.Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F).z Rep

129List of MessagesList of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print

130Naming error!The image could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or

131List of MessagesIncompatible WAVE format.A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect.Can

132Lens error, restart cameraAn error was detected while the lens was in motion, and the power has been automatically turned off. This error can occur

133AppendixAppendixYou can shoot or play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable.Viewing Images on a TV set1Turn off the Camera and the

134Battery HandlingBattery ChargeThe following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautionsz Keep the battery terminals clean at all tim

135Appendixz You are recommended to use it in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it in an indoor location with low relative hum

136Handling the Memory CardSD memory card or SDHC memory cardWrite Protect TabCautions When Handlingz Memory cards are high-precision electronic devic

137AppendixFormattingz Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images.z You are recommended to

12Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsUsing the LCD Monitor1Press .z The display mode changes as follows with each press.z When the shooting mod

138Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold separately) when you are using it for long perio

139AppendixUsing the Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (sold separately) can be used to charge battery packs from an automobile&a

140The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC58B and Tele-converter TC-DC58C. In order to attach these lenses, you also need

141AppendixWide Converter WC-DC58BUse this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body’s le

142Attaching a Lens1Be sure that the camera is turned off.2Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the a

143AppendixConverter SettingsSet up when shooting using the [IS Mode] (p. 35) by attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58B or Tele-converter TC-DC58C, sol

144* Cannot be set in , , and modes.SpeedlitesYou can make your flash photography even clearer and more natural appearing with the use of a sepa

145Appendix3 Turn the shooting mode dial to the desired mode.Speedlite 220EX, 430EX or 580EXz The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second.

1465 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image.z For continuous shooting, the flash can be in quick flash mode (pilot lamp flashing in g

147AppendixHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illuminatio

13Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsUsing the ClockYou can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two

148Batteriesz Charge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.

149AppendixCamera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.LensFirst use a lens blower brush to remove dust a

150All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot G7Specifications(W): Max. wide angle (T): Max.

151AppendixShutter Speeds : 15 – 1/2500 sec.• The shutter speed varies depending on the shooting mode.• Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower oper

152Shooting Modes : AutoCreative zone:Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Custom 1, Custom 2Image zone:Special Scene1, Stitch

153Appendix(Movies) : Standard, Color Accent and Color Swap:640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 fram

154Direct Print : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatibleMy Camera Settings : Start-up image, start-up sound, op

155AppendixBattery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-2LH (Fully charged))z The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.z Mo

156Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities: Card included with the camera• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 44) (Only available when card has

157AppendixMovie:Card included with the camera* Maximum movie clip length at : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time.Est

14LCD Monitor Brightness SettingsThe brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.z Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu

158Image Data Sizes (Estimated)Recording PixelsCompression3648 x 2736 pixels 4100 KB 2460 KB 1170 KB2816 x 2112 pixels 2720 KB 1620 KB 780 KB2272 x 17

159AppendixMultiMediaCardSD Memory CardBattery Pack NB-2LHBattery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWEInterface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standardsDimensions 3

160Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20)Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (Sold Separately)Wide Converte

161AppendixTele-converter TC-DC58C (Sold Separately)*1 When mounted on PowerShot G7 (Max. wide angle)*2From front of the mounted tele-converter during

162IndexNumerics1st-curtain... 742nd-curtain... 743:2 Guide...

163IImage Data Sizes (Estimated)... 158Image Zone... Basic 12Index Playback...

164Review... Basic 11Rotate... 97SSafety FE... 51Safety Shif

165Trademark Acknowledgments• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and/or other coun

166Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode.FunctionOthers1)Recor

167{ Setting available (z Default setting)  Setting can only be selected for the first image (: Default setting).• (Shaded Area): Setting is retain

15Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations*1 Only [Shooting Info] can be displayed.*2 [3:2 Guide] cannot be displayed.You can set the information di

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162 [LCD/Viewfinder] (Display 1)/ (Display 2)/ (Display Off)z Sets LCD monitor display mode after the DISPLAY button is pressed.z If you do not

17Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsHistogramThe histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of an image. You can also displa

0Main FeaturesShootingz 6x optical zoom with shift-method image stabilizerz Controlling camera shake or blurry subjects while shooting using a high IS

18Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorShooting Information(Shooting Mode)* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.Histogram (p

19Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsPlayback Information (Playback Mode)StandardIf the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning i

20DetailedThe following information may also be displayed with some images.A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the fil

21Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsThis camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstanc

22When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destinatio

23Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsSwitching to the Destination Time Zone5 Use the or button to select a destination time zone .z You can

24Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following

25Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsRec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be

26FUNC. MenuThe icons shown below are the default settings.Rec. Menu ( )*Default settingMenu ListMenu ItemReference PageMenu ItemReference PageWhite B

27Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations*1 Default setting is 3 shots.*2 They are classified according to the following categories. (People): , ,

1Conventions Used in this GuideIcons appearing below titles indicate the shooting modes in which the procedure can be used.See Functions Available in

28Play Menu ( )Print Menu ( )Set up Menu ( )*Default settingMenu Item Page Menu Item PageSlide Show p. 103Sound Recorderp. 102My Category p. 103 Rotat

29Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsSelftimer Vol. Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released.Shu

30*1 The connection method with the printer can be changed. Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless prin

31Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsMy Camera Menu ( )*Default settingMenu Item Options PageTheme Selects a common theme for each My Camera se

32Resetting Settings to Their Default Values1 (Set up) Menu [Reset All].See Menus and Settings (p. 25).2Select [OK] and press .z When returning the

33Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsYou should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.F

34ShootingApproximate Values for Recording PixelsChanging the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images)Shooting Mode1FUNC. Menu * (Compression)/

35ShootingApproximate Values for Compression SettingsThe lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blu

36The following icons appear on the LCD monitor. *1 Cannot be set in , and modes.*2 Digital Tele-Converter cannot be set.You can combine digital z

37ShootingShooting with the Digital Zoomz The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.z The digital zoom cannot be used with (

2Table of ContentsItems marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or proceduresPlease Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38Shooting with the Digital Tele-ConverterRaise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid

39ShootingISO Speed Settings{ : Available*1: The ISO speed is set to Auto.*2: The ISO speed is set to 80.AUTO{{{{–*2HI{{–*1–*1–*280–*1{{{{100–*1{{{{20

401FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative)See Menus and Settings (p. 24).* Default setting.z Use the or button to select the metering mode and press the FUNC./S

41Shooting* Cannot be set in , and modes.Adjust exposure to the + side to avoid making the subject too dark when shooting in a backlit situation

42* Cannot be set in and modes.Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot pro

43ShootingThe white balance setting cannot be adjusted when or is selected for My Colors.Using the Custom White BalanceYou can set a custom white

44*1 Cannot be set in and modes.In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down.If you use the recommended memo

45Shooting• Large/Fine mode.• This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shoo

46You can check whether the image is in focus right after it is recorded. To Cancel Checking the Focus:Press the shutter button halfway. Checking for

47ShootingSwitching between AF Frames/Changing the Display Position1Press .z If you shoot with the AF frame set to [AiAF] or [Face Detect] (p. 61) and

3 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . .52 Movie Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

48Using the Mode DialThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject.zWhen a correct exposur

49Using the Mode Dialz If the aperture value is shown in red, the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Use the

50The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter spee

51Using the Mode DialYou can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images.z Select either shutter speed or aperture value with the bu

52You can check the difference between the selected exposure and the standard exposure*. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, the selected exposur

53Using the Mode Dial1Use the control dial to select a shooting direction.z You can select from the following five shooting directions.- Horizontally

54The following movie modes are available.For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to “Recording Pixels and Frame Ra

55Using the Mode Dial1Select a movie mode using the control dial.z In , or mode, you can change the recording pixels and frame rate (p. 56).z For

56QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is in

57Using the Mode DialRecording Pixels and Frame RatesFrame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the fra

4Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Erasing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58The microphone level (sound recording level) and wind filter setting can be changed.Setting the Recording FunctionShooting Mode1 (Set up) menu [Audi

59Using the Mode DialYou can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then sh

60Advanced Shooting Functions*In mode only [Continuous] is available.*In mode only [Single] is available.You can switch between focus settings to

61Advanced Shooting Functions* Cannot be set in and modes.The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can

62Moving the AF FrameWhen the shooting mode is , , or , the AF frame can be moved manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusing a

63Advanced Shooting Functions* Cannot be set in mode.It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.z Subjects with extremely low c

64Shooting with the Focus LockShooting with the AF LockTo Release the AF Lock: Press the button.1Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal

65Advanced Shooting FunctionsShooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.z The AF lock cannot be used in the and modes.z The AF loc

66To Cancel the Manual Focus: Press the button.Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto FocusFirst, manual focus is used to roughly focus

67Advanced Shooting FunctionsThe camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset fa

5Handling PrecautionsTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm tha

68You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subjec

69Advanced Shooting FunctionsYou can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your sub

70To Release the FE Lock: Operate a button other than the control dial.In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range

71Advanced Shooting FunctionsTo Cancel the AEB Mode: Select the (BKT-Off) in Step 1.The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the ac

72Although the built-in flash and an externally mounted flash* will fire with automatic flash adjustments, it is also possible to set them so that the

73Advanced Shooting FunctionsCompensating the FlashAdjustment / Flash OutputShooting Mode+/– (Flash) (Flash Exposure Compensation)z When the shooting

74Switching the Timing at which the Flash FiresShooting Mode1st-curtainThe flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed.

75Advanced Shooting Functions* Cannot be set in and modes.You can change the impression of an image when it is shot.My Colors Settings* If the ima

761FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off).See Menus and Settings (p. 24).* Default setting.z Use the or button to select a My Colors mode.2Shoot.z ModeSee

77Advanced Shooting FunctionsAllows you to easily transform the colors in an image when shooting. This feature can be used for both still shots and mo

6Video FormatPlease set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 133).Language SettingPle

78Shooting in the Color Accent Mode1Still image: Control DialMovie: Control DialSee Selecting a Shooting Mode in (Basic Guide p. 11).2.z The camera w

79Advanced Shooting FunctionsShooting in the Color Swap Mode1Still image: Control DialMovie: Control DialSee Selecting a Shooting Mode in (Basic Guid

803Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button.z Only one color can be specified.z You c

81Advanced Shooting FunctionsChanging the Save Method for the Original ImageWhen shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can

82One frequently used function can be registered to the (Shortcut) button.You can register the following functions. However, not all functions can b

83Advanced Shooting FunctionsTo Cancel the shortcut button: Select [Not assigned] in Step 2.Using the Shortcut Button2Use the , , or button to s

84Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and aut

85Advanced Shooting FunctionsYou can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder.Creating a Fol

86Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation.2Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option .z displays when t

87Advanced Shooting FunctionsThe images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.File Number

7 WarningsEquipmentz Do not look directly into the sun or at bright light sources through the camera's viewfinder.Doing so can damage your eyesig

88File and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned n

89Playback/ErasingPlayback/ErasingIn playback mode, you can select images with the control dial. Turning it counterclockwise selects the previous imag

90To Return to Single Image Playback:Press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Press the zoom lever toward .z Up

91Playback/ErasingYou can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you can perf

92When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your searc

93Playback/ErasingTo Return to Single Image Playback: Press the MENU button.3Display the Images.z / : press the or button.z ///: use the or bu

94Viewing MoviesMovies cannot be played in the index playback mode.1Display a movie and press .z Images with a icon are movies.2Select (Play) and

95Playback/ErasingOperating the Movie Control PanelYou can delete portions of recorded movies. Ends playback and returns to single image playbackPrint

962Use the or button to select (Cut Beginning) or (Cut End) and the or button to specify the cut point ( ).z To check a temporarily edited

97Playback/ErasingImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p.