Canon S20 How to Frame a Subject, Camera Positioning, What is the Stitch Function?, Landscapes

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What is the Stitch Function?

Stitching is the process of merging digital camera images so that the seams are invisible. Expansive scenes can be dynamically presented in their entirety.

How to Frame a Subject

The stitch function detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When shooting, try to include a distinctive item in the overlapping portion.

Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30% to 50% of the width of the adjoining image. Try to keep any vertical misalignment to within 10% of the image height.

Do not include moving items in the overlap.

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Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. Objects may appear warped or doubled up.

Make the brightness as consistent as possible. The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too large.

Camera Positioning

Landscapes

To record distant landscapes, pan the camera (tilt or swivel the camera on its own axis).

For a horizontal series, swivel the camera left or right.

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Contents Camera User Guide Precautions Disclaimer Règlementation canadienne sur les interférences radio FCC NoticeCanadian Radio Interference Regulations Table of Contents Selecting Images for Printing Setting the Auto Replay On/OffErasing Use of the Equipment in a Foreign Country Test ShotsSafety Precautions Read This First Page Read This First Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Extended StorageLens Guide to ComponentsFront View Back View Operation Panel Mode Dial pIndicators p Mode Dial Upper Indicator IndicatorsLower Indicator Display PanelCharging the Battery Pack Preparing the Battery PackInstalling the Battery Lithium Batteries Close the battery coverBattery Performance Using the AC AdapterPowerShot S10/PowerShot S20 Test ConditionsInstalling a CF Card CF Cards and Estimated Capacities About CF CardsHow to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk Device Driver Precautions with CF CardsHow to Remove the Windows Standard Driver Setting the Menu Language Setting the Date and TimeSet the date, time and date format Press the SET buttonPass the other end of the wrist strap through the small loop Attaching the Wrist StrapTurn the camera Mode Dial to Or position Connecting to a TVTV connection cannot be used for the Stitch Assist mode Turn on the TV and adjust its settings to video inputPower Save Function Turning the Power On/OffShooting Mode Play ModeUsing the LCD Monitor Using the ViewfinderPressing Halfway Using the Shutter ButtonPressing Fully Following data is shown in information viewTelephoto/Wide Angle Settings Setting the ZoomDigital Zoom ShortcutPress the button to cycle through the flash settings Shooting in Auto ModeUsing the Flash Flash Settings Using the Self-TimerShoot Flash is set to fire when the indicator shines red Red-Eye ReductionSituations Not Suited to Autofocus Photography Using the Focus LockReplaying Images Button and pressing the button Erasing Single ImagesShoot Shooting in Manual ModeFunctions Available only in manual mode Shooting in Image Mode Horizontal Series Vertical Series 2 Matrix Shooting in Stitch Assist ModeWhat is the Stitch Function? How to Frame a SubjectCamera Positioning LandscapesDocuments Turn the Mode Dial to the position LCD monitor will turn onShooting Shoot the first frame Turn the Mode Dial to Position. Press the Menu button ResolutionUse Buttons to select a setting CompressionShots will be a little longer Shooting Close-Ups Macro ModeYou can take a shot anytime by pressing the shutter button Adjusting the Exposure CompensationSetting the White Balance Shooting with the AE Lock Setting the Exposure Metering MethodCenter-Weighted Adjusting Image Quality Settings Switching the Digital Zoom On/Off Recording SettingsReview Feature Switching the Review Feature On/OffResetting the File Number File Number Conventions Press the button again to end the magnification mode Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the buttonRotating an Image Pressing the button. pJumping Images Press the Menu button to end the Rotate featureTurn the Mode Dial to the position Press the Jump button Starting a Slide Show Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the Display buttonViewing Image Information Use the and buttons to select Program Selecting Slide Show ImagesPress the Menu button to close the Select menu Setting the Play TimePress the button to unmark the selected image Selecting Images for Printing Setting the Auto Replay On/OffPress the Menu button to close the Print menu Maximum of 998 images may be marked for printing Setting the Date/Time Print FunctionSelecting the Print Type Setting the File Number Print Function Resetting Print Settings Erasing All Images Quick EraseProtecting Images Protected images will be shown with the icon Displaying the Setup Menu Camera SettingsAdjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Setting the Beep On/OffFormatting a CF Card Setting the Date/TimePressing Button Setting the LanguageAppendices Replacing the Button BatteryCamera Body Camera MaintenanceLens Optical ViewfinderProblem Causes Solutions TroubleshootingCamera will not record CF card slot cover is open Period of time, such as one year Battery pack life exceeded With surroundings Positive + setting Following codes may appear in the display panel List of Message CodesFollowing messages may appear in the display panel List of MessagesCannot rotate Recording Functions Image Quality SettingsList of Functions PowerShot S10 PowerShot S20 SpecificationsRecording Media Battery Pack NB-5H sold separately in some regions Index SymbolsStitch Assist Canon Customer Support Canon Italia S.p.A Canon Euro-Photo GmbHCanon Belgium N.V. / S.A Canon Luxembourg S.ACanon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd Canon Marketing ServicesIE-031-V1 0100CH4.2 Canon INC