Canon G3 manual About the Histogram, Overexposure Warning

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About the Histogram

The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the recorded image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image. If the image is dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive number. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative number if the image is bright (p. 85).

Histogram Examples

Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image

Overexposure Warning

In detailed display mode, overexposed portions of the image blink.

Notice Concerning Shooting

When using this camera to shoot scenes containing extremely bright subjects, a vertical, red bar of light may appear on the LCD monitor. This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. This red bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies.

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

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Contents Camera User Guide Shooting with the Camera Installing the SoftwareConnecting the Camera to a Computer Using the Printer and PrintingVideo Format Camera Body TemperatureLanguage Setting About the LCD MonitorHow do I go about printing? About Printing p Symbols UsedSet up Menu p My Camera Menu p Question? Look Here FirstHow to use a TV set for shooting and reviewing images Shows the Rec., Replay, Set up and My camera menus at aPrinting, Transferring Page Table of Contents 114 Shooting Selecting Particular Effects100 Displaying Images Individually 113Image Transfer Settings Dpof Transfer Order Test Shots Warranty LimitationsPage Page Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Charge the Battery p Install the Battery pTurn the power on p To Immediately Delete the Displayed Image Turn the mode dial to p Focus pShoot p View the recorded image pFront View Lower Indicator Upper IndicatorBack / Bottom View Top ControlsBack Creative Zone Mode DialAuto p Image ZoneTurning the Main Dial Shooting ModeReplay Mode Main DialDisplay Panel Make sure that the power/mode indicator is off Charging the Battery PackTurn off the power p Battery coverBattery Pack Handling Precautions Charging the Battery Pack Arrows Installing the Battery PackSlide the battery cover in the direction Turn off the camera pInstalling the Battery Pack Battery Status SymbolsUsing Compact Power Adapter Insert the CF card with the label facing up Installing a CF CardCF Card Handling Precautions Set the date and time Setting the Date / TimeTurn on the camera p Press the button ButtonReplacing the Date Battery p Window Setting the LanguageAttaching the Strap Using the Soft Case OptionalAttaching the Lens Cap Orange Shooting mode Green Turning the Power On / OffPowering the Camera in Shooting Mode Mode LeverPower goes off Powering the Camera in Replay ModeTurning the Power Off Power/mode indicator lights greenPower-saving Function Turning the Power On / OffTurning on the camera without the startup sound and image Replaying Mode Shooting ModeCamera switches to shooting mode Using the LCD Monitor Tilt it 180 degrees toward the lens Switching between Display ModesCamera body Using the LCD Monitor Following displays in information view Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorFollowing information may also appear with some image files Simple display mode, the following information appearsOverexposure Warning About the HistogramImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Using the Optical Viewfinder to ShootShooting with an Off-Center AF Frame Selected Pressing Halfway Pressing the Shutter ButtonPressing Fully AF-assist Beam Pressing the Shutter ButtonAF-assist beam can be turned off p Telephoto / Wide Angle Using the Zoom Focal LengthDigital Zoom Press Button, Button or click the main dial Selecting Menus and SettingsTurn the mode lever to Shooting Press Button to turn on the LCD monitorMenu switches as follows Rec. or Replay Set up My Camera Selecting Settings by Pressing the ButtonReplay menu appears Menu Items Selectable with Button Menu Settings and Factory DefaultsSelecting Menus and Settings Menu Items Selectable with the ButtonBasic Pressing the button also switches between the menu tabs Changing My Camera SettingsEffect PressingTurn the mode lever to Replay Registering the My Camera SettingsRegistering CF Card Images and Sounds Appears Select or using the B or a arrow on the omni selectorRegistering the My Camera Settings File Format of My Camera SettingsStart-up Image Shooting Letting the Camera Select Settings Auto ModePress the shutter button all the way p Auto Mode2Pressing the button while the image is displayed Reviewing the ImageChanging the Recording Format Right after Shooting 2Keeping the Shutter Button PressedChanging the Image Display Duration Select a Review setting and press the buttonReviewing an Image Right after Shooting Press Button to turn the LCD monitor on Using the C or D arrow on the omni selectorSelect This screen will appear again, once the image is shot Select the resolution you wish to setPress the · button Select the compression you wish to set Shoot the imageInitial Shooting Next Shooting Mode Button Select Changing the File FormatPress Appears on the LCD monitor and on the display panel Press the button, the button or click the main dialUse the flash according to the guidelines below Using the FlashPress the button to switch between flash modes Mode pRec. menu, set Slow Synchro to On Setting the Red-eye Reduction FunctionSetting the Slow Synchro Rec menu, set Red-eye to OnUsing the Flash Use this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes Portrait ModeLandscape Mode Same as for ModeNight Scene Mode Framing a Subject Stitch Assist ModeShoot the first image Open the LCD monitor and turn the mode dialStitch Assist Mode ShootingPress the button after the last shot Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining framesShooting and sound recording starts simultaneously Movie ModePress the shutter button all the way Recording time in secondsLCD monitor Macro ModePress Button again to cancel the macro Mode Icon appears on the display panel and onBeginning. The shutter activates in two seconds Self-TimerMenu.Select Self-timer from the Rec Setting the Number of Seconds until ShootingDigital Zoom Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode pImages become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed When Continuous ShootingRec. menu, select Cont. Shooting Also appear in the LCD monitor if it is onContinuous Shooting Shooting Selecting Particular Effects Program AEDifferences and Similarities between the and Modes Program AEAlso appear on the LCD monitor if it is on Setting the Shutter SpeedTurn the main dial and select a shutter SpeedShutter Speed Display Setting the Shutter SpeedWide Angle TelephotoValue Setting the ApertureAperture Setting Display Setting the ApertureMonitor shows a red -2 or +2 Clicking the main dial switches betweenIndicates the difference between standard Difference is more than ±2 stops, the LCDPressing the shutter button instead of pressing Selecting an AF FrameAF frame appears in green on the LCD MonitorPress Press Button to select Metering modeRec. menu, select Spot AE Point Switching between Light Metering ModesSelect the Center or AF Point option Then press the button Dial or the B or a arrow on the omni selector Adjusting the ExposurePress C on the omni selector Press Button or click the main dialPress the button or click the main dial Shoot the image Setting the White BalancePlease see the next page regarding the custom setting Press On the omni selectorBalance settings appear on the LCD monitor if it is on Setting a Custom White BalanceSetting the White Balance Changing the Photo Effect However, the Custom Effect settings cannot be changedYou can shoot with different photo effects Changing the Photo Effect ContrastSharpness SaturationPage Changing the ISO Speed Compensation range cannot be adjusted Panel using the C or D arrow on the omni selectorAuto Exposure Bracketing AEB Mode Select or in to cancel the AEB modeHowever, the range cannot be adjusted Focus Bracketing Focus-BKT ModeFocus Bracketing Focus-BKT Mode Recompose the image and shoot While pressing the shutter button halfway, press the buttonAF frame focuses on the subject AE lock function cannot be used when the LCD monitor is off Locking the Exposure Setting AE LockIcon Setting instructionsAppears on the Display Panel and on the LCD monitor Select Auto or Manual and press the button Switching between Flash Adjustment SettingsCompensating the Flash Adjustment Flash Select Flash Adjust fromB or a arrow on the omni selector Compensating the Flash Output101 102 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires103 Select Intervalometer from the Rec. menu104 Press the shutter buttonAppears on the display panel Shooting Images at Set Intervals IntervalometerFocus Lock Method Shooting with Focus Lock105 Turn the main dial to focus Shooting in Manual Focus ModeIcon and the MF indicator will appear on LCD monitor AF frame area is magnified when MF-Point107 Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto FocusCurrent focusing point Focus the camera with the manual focusSingle Switching between Focus SettingsYou can switch between focus settings to shoot ContinuousSelect C1 or C2 and press the button Saving Custom SettingsSettings that can be saved to the C1/C2 mode Shooting menu settings Zoom location Manual Focus location110 Using the ND FilterSelect On and press Button Appears on the Display Panel111 Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionSelect Auto Rotate in the Set up menu Information display is onYou can select the way file numbers are assigned Resetting the File NumbersSet up menu, select File No. Reset Select On or Off and press the buttonDisplaying Images Individually Turn the mode lever toOpen the LCD monitor Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times Cancelling the Magnified DisplayTurn the zoom lever toward Symbol Magnifying ImagesPress the button to show the data for the displayed image p Viewing Nine Images at a Time Index ReplayUp to nine images can be viewed at once in index replay Nine images appear at once index replaySingle Replay Jumping Between ImagesPress Button while in single replay p or index Replay p Displayed images changeFast Forwarding / Rewinding You can replay the images shot in modePausing and Resuming Play Viewing Movies118 Viewing MoviesMovie editing panel and the movie editing bar appear Editing MoviesSelect the movie you wish to edit and press Button See Viewing Movies p120 Editing Movies121 Rotating Images in the DisplaySelectmenu.Rotate from the Replay MenuPlaying back the Sound Annotations Attaching Sound Annotations to ImagesErasing the Sound Annotations 123 You cannot attach sound annotation to moviesReplay menu, select Slide Show and press the button When the slide show is over, press ButtonAutomated Playback Slide Show Starting a Slide Show125 Selecting Images for Slide ShowsAutomated Playback Slide Show Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings126 Repeat Set up menu closesPlay Time Select a play timeProtect window closes Protecting ImagesReplay menu, select Protect and press the button You can protect important images from accidental erasureProtected images cannot be erased with the erase function p Erasing Images Individually129 Replay menu, select Erase All and press the button Erasing All Images130 Formatting a CF Card Set up menu, select Format Press the button131 132 About Printing133 Print Settings for Direct Print Function134 Selecting from the Print Menu135 Reset pTurns the menu on/off Number of copiesConnecting to a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer136 Mark of the cable faces the front Connecting to a Bubble Jet PrinterPress the printer’s ON/OFF button to turn on the power Direct interface cableConnecting the Camera to a Printer Connect the camera and printer using the cable138 139 Printing140 Cancel PrintingPrinting Errors PrintingDirect Print Function Compatible BJ Printer Setting the Print StyleSelecting the Number of Copies Direct Print Function Compatible Printer142 Setting the Print Settings Direct Print FunctionPrior to Trimming Setting the Printing Area TrimmingButton again You can specify which portion for an image gets printedChanging the Size of the Trimming Frame Press the button to close the setting menuSetting the Portion of the Trimming Frame Trim the Image145 Print Settings Dpof Print SettingsSelecting Images for Printing Replay menu, select Print Order and press the buttonPressing the button again Select images for printingSingle Images All the Images on a CF Card147 Maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF cardFile No Print TypeSelect Standard, Index or Both Date149 Resetting the Print Settings150 Printing with Dpof Print SettingsPostcard Size Cancel Printing p Restarting PrintingPrinting Errors p SizeReplay menu, select Transfer Order and press the button Selecting Images for Transferring152 Select images for transferring Press the button to switch to index replay three images153 154 Terminal on the camera155 Downloading Directly from a CF Card156 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable157 Setting the Communication ModeSet Up menu, select Communication Check that the camera is not connected to the computerSome items may not appear in certain shooting modes p Rec. Menu158 159 160 Rec. Menu161 Replay Menu162 Set up Menu163 164 Set up Menu165 166 My Camera Menu167 Settings of eachFor details, see the table below My Camera menu168 Resetting the Settings to DefaultTurn on the camera Press the button for longer than 5 seconds169 List of Error / Message CodesError Codes Message CodesList of Messages Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image that was Incompatible RAW formatCannot magnify You attempted to magnify an image that was Different format, or edited on a computerList of Messages Or the paper feed isn’t operating correctlyNo Ink Ink173 Installing the Battery Using the Wireless Controller174 175 Removing the BatteryShooting / Replaying Shooting176 Using the Wireless ControllerReplaying Icon appears in the display panelShoe Attach the flash to the camera’s hot177 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image Flash is charged when its pilot lamp lights upOther Canon Flashes Press the shutter button halfway to focus179 Auto Zoom Not available with the 220EX180 Attach the controller to the camera’s hot shoeND filter p Macro mode pAttach Flash Heads to their respective flash head mounts Press the button and set ND filter to on182 Daylight Synchro Slow Synchro Flash Exposure CompensationWide Converter WC-DC58N Using Conversion Lenses Optional Close-up Lenses Optional183 Close-up Lens 250D 58 mm Using Conversion Lenses Optional / Close-up Lenses Optional184 185 Mounting the LensesBe sure to have the engine running when you unplug it too Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit OptionalUsing a Car Cigarette Lighter Socket as a Power Source Confirm that the camera’s power is turned off187 Replacing the Date Battery 189 Camera Care and Maintenance 191 Troubleshooting192 TroubleshootingISO speed p 193194 195 196 Battery Performance197 See page 17 for battery handling precautionsCF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images Approximate Image File Sizes Estimated198 Power supply Lithium button battery CR2025199 Car Battery Cable CB-560200 Index201 202 203 Digital Camera, Model PC1032204 Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeAuto Rotate Off ND Filter 205XX02CHXX

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G3 specifications

The Canon G3, launched in 2003, is a part of Canon's celebrated PowerShot series, designed for photography enthusiasts who seek a blend of high-quality features in a compact body. This digital camera marked a significant progression in point-and-shoot technology, offering a range of functionalities typically found in more advanced SLRs.

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One of the benefits of the G3 is its articulated 1.5-inch LCD screen, which can tilt to allow for creative angles while composing shots. This feature is especially beneficial for capturing overhead or low-angle images. Despite its compact size, the G3 includes a hot shoe for attaching external flash units, expanding its versatility for shooting in challenging lighting conditions.

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