Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist

QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later.

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

Shooting Mode

Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.

Shooting

The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image.

1 Use the or button to select a shooting direction.

zYou can select from the following two shooting directions.

- Left to right horizontally

- Right to left horizontally

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Canon A620 appendix Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist, Use the or button to select a shooting direction

Contents

Advanced Appendix Main Features Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Using the Self-TimerShooting Mode Table of Contents Playback/Erasing Index Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Test Shots Warranty LimitationsPlease Read Language Setting Safety PrecautionsPlease see the Basic Guide p to change the language setting Video Format Soft, absorbent cloth Equipment Is charging Battery Such items may lose data or stop working OthersFlash may damage eyesight Doing so could result in burns Flash Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Front View Before Using the Camera The Components Guide Back View Before Using the Camera The Components Guide Operation Panel Display mode changes as follows with each press Using the LCD MonitorBefore Using the Camera Basic Operations Night Display Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information Shooting Mode „Standard Playback Information Playback Mode Following information may also be displayed with some images „Detailed Histogram Function Using the Viewfinder Power Saving Function IndicatorsUpper Indicator Lower Indicator Power saving function settings can be changed p Set up Menu FormatFormatting Memory Cards Select OK and press FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus Menus and SettingsFUNC. Menu CUse the or button to select a menu item APress the Menu button Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera MenusDUse the or button to select an option EPress the Menu button Basic Operations Menu List Icons shown below are the default settingsRec. Menu Menu Item Reference Menu Item Options Reference Set up MenuPlay Menu Basic Guide p My Camera Menu Set up Menu Reset All Resetting Settings to Their Default Values FUNC. Menu * Resolution/ * Compression Changing the Resolution Compression Still ImagesApproximate Values for Resolutions Approximate Values for Compression Settings Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates MoviesResolutions and Frame Rates FUNC. Menu * Resolution/ * Frame Rate Press the zoom lever toward and shoot Using the Digital ZoomRec. Menu Digital Zoom On To Cancel Continuous Shooting FUNC. Menu * Drive ModeContinuous Shooting Shoot FUNC. Menu * Resolution Postcard Postcard Date Imprint Mode Rec. Menu Date Stamp Date/ Date & Time Embedding the Date in the Image Data To Cancel the Self-Timer Settings cannot be set for , and modes Changing the Delay Time and Number Shots Standard Shooting Mode Following four movie modes are availableMovie Shooting Or mode, you can change the resolution and frame rate p Select a movie mode using the or button Use the or button to select a shooting direction Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Shoot the first image in the sequence Repeat the procedure for additional images Program AE Setting the Shutter Speed Aperture Value Shutter Speed Seconds Shutter Speed DisplayMaximum Wide Angle Aperture Value Display Setting the ApertureSafety Shift Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Selecting an AF Frame SettingRec. Menu AF Frame AiAF/ Center/FlexiZone LCD monitor Menu Explanation Display Selection Turn on the LCD monitor Selecting an AF Frame Manually when FlexiZone is selectedPress the button several times until AF frame turns green AF lock cannot be used in the and modes, When is set to Focus lock can be used in any shooting modeShooting with the Focus Lock Shooting with the AF Lock Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot Shooting in Manual Focus ModeTurn on the LCD monitor Press To Release the AF Lock Press Button and adjust Focus Locking the Exposure Setting AE LockTo Cancel the Manual Focus Press the button Changing the shutter speed and aperture value combination Set the shooting mode dial to , , orFocus on the subject on which you wish To lock the exposure To Release the FE Lock Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE LockFlash will pre-fire and will display FUNC. Menu * Evaluative Switching between Metering ModesMetering Methods Rec. Menu Spot AE Point Center/AF Point To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Adjusting the Exposure CompensationBetween the setting items as follows FUNC. Menu * Auto Adjusting the Tone White BalanceWhite Balance Settings Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press Using the Custom White BalanceFUNC. Menu * Auto Custom Shooting FUNC. Menu * Effect Off Photo Effect SettingsChanging the Photo Effect My Colors Settings Shooting in a My Colors Mode Modes Use the or button to select a My Colors modeFUNC. Menu * Positive Film Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When Save Original is Set to OnRec. Menu Save Original On/ Off If On is selected, the two images will be numbered Color Accent Setting the Camera to the Color Accent Mode Color Swap Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode Custom Color Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode Mode ZThe altered color will display Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Adjusting the ISO SpeedRec. Menu Flash Adjust Auto/ Manual FUNC. Menu * ISO Speed FUNC. Menu +/- Flash Output Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output+/- Flash Flash Exposure Rec. Menu Flash Sync 1st- curtain/2nd-curtain Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Functions which can be saved Saving Custom SettingsRec. Menu Save Settings Set up Menu Auto Rotate On/Off Setting the Auto Rotate Function File No. Reset Function Resetting the File NumberSet up Menu File No. Reset On/Off Off Magnifying Images To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPress the zoom lever toward Use the , , or button to move around the image Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesTo Return to Single Image Playback Playback/Erasing Jumping to Images Camera will switch to jump search modeSingle image playback mode, press the button Press the Menu button Operating the Movie Control Panel Viewing MoviesDisplay a movie and press Select Play and press Movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display Editing MoviesSelect Save and press Select New File or Overwrite and press Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display Rotating Images in the DisplayPlay Menu Sound memo control panel will display Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesSelect Record and press Sound Memo Panel Automated Playback Auto Play Select an image to protect and press Protecting Images Erasing All Images Selecting Reset cancels all print settings Setting the Dpof Print SettingsPrint Settings/Transfer Settings Single Images All the Images on a Memory Card Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings pSelect images for printing Select Mark all and press Index Setting the Print StylePage Select an image to transfer Setting the Dpof Transfer SettingsSelecting Reset cancels all transfer order settings All the Images on a Memory Card On a TV set Turn on the TV and switch it to Video modeTurn on the camera Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings Changing My Camera SettingsSelect the contents you wish to set Select Theme to set all to the same settings Select or and press Registering My Camera Settings Start-up Image Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter SoundsSelect an image or record a sound Camera When the power is turned onCamera will not operate Sounds come from the camera interior LCD monitor Camera will not record ShootingNoise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular Subject in recorded image is too dark Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImageImage is blurred or out of focus Image flashes white. Image contains noise Subject in recorded image is too brightWhite dots appear on the image Built-in flash p Continuous shooting slows down Eyes appear redRecording images to memory card takes a long time Lens will not retract Zoom does not operate Shooting MoviesDisplays frequently in the LCD monitor 100 Playback 101 BatteryTV monitor output 102 103 Too many marks 104Cannot complete Unselectable image Battery Charge Battery HandlingBattery Handling Precautions 105 Never use batteries that look like this 106Batteries may be short circuiting Write Protect Tab Handling the Memory Card107 Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations 108 Formatting 109 Using the Power Kits Sold Separately 110 111 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 „Wide Converter WC-DC58N Using the Lenses Sold Separately„Tele-converter TC-DC58N 112 113 Attaching a Lens 114 115 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold SeparatelyHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1 „Batteries Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0C/32F116 Charge becomes Severely Limited Camera Body Camera Care and MaintenanceLens Viewfinder and LCD Monitor 118 SpecificationsPowerShot A620/A610 119 120 Bubble Jet Direct compatible 121 122 Test Conditions Battery Capacity123 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities „PowerShot A620124 Card included with the camera 125 „PowerShot A610 126 Movie 127 Image Data Sizes Estimated Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE NiMH Battery NB-2AH128 SD Memory Card 129 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600 Wide Converter WC-DC58N Sold Separately Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F Sold Separately 130 131 Index Basic 132 133 Trademark Acknowledgments Disclaimer Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Macro Mode CEL-SF3C210