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Canon G3 manual Stitch Assist Mode, Framing a Subject

Models: G3

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Stitch Assist Mode

Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for merging (stitching) into a large panoramic image using a computer.

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• Please use the bundled PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer.

Framing a Subject

PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When composing shots, try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portions.

Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings

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Canon G3 manual Stitch Assist Mode, Framing a Subject

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ENGLISH Camera User GuideShooting with the Camera Installing the SoftwareConnecting the Camera to a Computer Using the Printer and PrintingVideo Format Camera Body TemperatureLanguage Setting About the LCD MonitorQuestion? Look Here First Symbols UsedAbout this Camera User Guide Shooting About the Thumb IndexQuick Start Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsPage Components Guide Table of ContentsCustomizing the Camera My Camera Settings Shooting - Letting the Camera Select SettingsShooting - Selecting Particular Effects ReplayingErasing Please Read Safety PrecautionsWarranty Limitations Read This FirstDo not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only the recommended power accessories Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsCautions Preventing MalfunctionsQuick Start Install the Battery pCharge the Battery p Turn the power on pTo Immediately Delete the Displayed Image Turn the mode dial to p Focus pShoot p View the recorded image pComponents Guide Front ViewLower Indicator Back / Bottom ViewUpper Indicator Back ControlsCreative Zone Mode DialAuto p Image ZoneIn Shooting Mode Main DialTurning the Main Dial Clicking the Main DialPreparing the Camera, Basic Functions Display PanelPreparing the Camera Charging the Battery PackBattery Pack Handling Precautions Fig.AFig.B Charging the Battery Pack continued1 Turn off the camera p Installing the Battery PackSlide the battery cover in the direction Slide the battery cover closedSee Battery Performance p Battery Status SymbolsSufficient battery charge Low battery Replace or recharge battery Installing the Battery Pack continuedthe DC plug of the compact power Using Compact Power AdapterAttach the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a powerSee CF Cards and Estimated Capacities p Installing a CF CardInsert the CF card with the label facing up 1 Turn off the camera pCF Card Handling Precautions the button Setting the Date / Time3 Press the A arrow on the omni selector to select the Set up menu 1 Turn on the camera p 2 Press the buttonPreparing the Camera, Basic Functions Replacing the Date Battery pFor printing images with the date on them, refer to page the button Setting the Language3 Press the A arrow on the omni selector to select the Set up menu 1 Turn on the camera p 2 Press the buttonRemove the lens cap before turning on the camera´s power Using the Soft Case OptionalAttaching the Strap Attaching the Lens CapMode Lever Turning the Power On / OffPowering the Camera in Shooting Mode Basic FunctionsThe power goes off Powering the Camera in Replay ModeTurning the Power Off The power/mode indicator lights greenTurning on the camera without the startup sound and image Turning the Power On / Off continuedPower-saving Function Switching between Shooting and Replaying Using the LCD Monitor Open the LCD monitor left 180 degrees Switching between Display Modesand tilt it 180 degrees toward the lens camera bodyIndex Replay p. 115 Simple Display No Display Using the LCD Monitor continued2 Replaying Mode Single Replay p. 113Simple Display Detailed Display No DisplayL M1 M2 S Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor2 Shooting Mode The following displays in information viewTotal Aperture Value Shutter Speed Histogram Movie Length Using the LCD Monitor continued2 Replaying Mode File Number Image Number Shooting and Total Date / Time Display ImageOverexposure Warning Notice Concerning ShootingAbout the Histogram Shooting with an Off-Center AF Frame Selected Using the Optical Viewfinder to ShootImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Pressing Fully Pressing the Shutter ButtonPressing Halfway AF-assist Beam Pressing the Shutter Button continuedPress the zoom lever toward Using the Zoom Focal LengthTelephoto / Wide Angle Digital ZoomSelecting Menus and Settings button Selecting Settings by Pressing the Button3 Press the C or D arrow on the omni selector to select a menu item Press theMenu Items Selectable with the Menu Settings and Factory DefaultsMenu Items Selectable with the Button Selecting Menus and Settings continuedFunctions Basic4 Select a menu item using the C or D arrow on the omni selector Changing My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camera My Camera Settings 3 Select the My Camera menu using the A arrow on the omni selectorPressing the 5 Select setting content using the B or A arrow on the omni selectorPress the button3 Select the My Camera menu using the A arrow on the omni selector Registering the My Camera SettingsRegistering CF Card Images and Sounds 1 Turn the mode lever to Replay5 Select or using the B or A arrow on the omni selector Start-up Image File Format of My Camera SettingsStart-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound and Shutter Sound Turn the mode dial to Shooting - Letting the Camera Select SettingsAuto Mode 1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode pAuto Mode continued 6 Press the shutter button all the way pYou will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter activates The picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor, if it is onRight after shooting, press the Reviewing an Image Right after ShootingReviewing the Image Changing the Recording Format Right after ShootingRec. menu, select Review 2 Select a Review setting and press the buttonChanging the Image Display Duration In theSelect Changing the Resolution and Compression3 using the C or D arrow on the omni selector button to turn the LCD monitor onthe display panel Changing the Resolution and Compression continuedThis screen will appear again, once the image is shot Settings change to those of the next mode Volume of an Image approximate p Types of CF cards and resolution pResolution and Compression after Change button to turn the LCD monitor on 4 using the C or D arrow on the omni selectorChanging the File Format 1 Turn the mode dial toappears on the LCD monitor and on the display panel 6 Press the button, the button or click the main dial7 Shoot the image Shooting - Letting the Camera Select SettingsShoot the image Using the Flash1 Press the button to switch between flash modes 1 In the Rec. menu, set Slow Synchro to On Setting the Red-eye Reduction FunctionSetting the Slow Synchro 1 In the Rec menu, set Red-eye to OnUsing the Flash continued Turn the mode dial to Portrait ModeLandscape Mode Turn the mode dial toFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Night Scene ModeTurn the mode dial to Framing a Subject Stitch Assist ModeB or A arrow on the omni selector and press the button 2 Select the shooting sequence using theShooting Open the LCD monitor and turn the mode dialMinor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the software 5 Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first 6 Press the button after the last shotOpen the LCD monitor and turn the mode dial Movie ModePress the shutter button all the way Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the moviePress the Macro ModePress the button to turn the LCD monitor onShoot the image Self-TimerPress the buttonSee Selecting Menus and Settings p Setting the Number of Seconds until Shooting1 menu.Select Self-timer from the Rec 2 Select 10 sec or 2 sec using the B or A arrow on the omni selectorDigital Zoom 4 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus Continuous Shooting2 In the Rec. menu, select Cont. Shooting 3 Selectbutton. or and press theContinuous Shooting continued Turn the mode dial to Program AEShooting - Selecting Particular Effects 2 Shoot the imageDifferences and Similarities between the and Modes Program AE continuedFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 3 Shoot the image Setting the Shutter SpeedTurn the main dial and select a shutter speedShutter Speed Display Setting the Shutter Speed continuedFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Turn the mode dial to Setting the Aperturevalue Turn the main dial and select an apertureFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Setting the Aperture continuedAperture Setting Display Turn the mode dial to 3 speed or an aperture valueManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture When you press the shutter button halfway, thebutton to turn on the LCD monitor Selecting an AF Frame5 Shoot the image Press thebutton to turn on the LCD monitor Switching between Light Metering Modesbutton to select the 2 metering modeSwitching between Light Metering Modes continued 3 In the Rec. menu, select Spot AE Point4 Select the Center or AF Point option then press the button See Selecting Menus and Settings pPress the Adjusting the ExposurePress C on the omni selector 4 Shoot the image3 Press the button or click the main dial 4 Shoot the image Setting the White BalancePress D on the omni selectorD on the omni selector Setting a Custom White Balance4 Press the button or click the main dial 5 Shoot the image PressSetting the White Balance continued Photo Effect settings can be changed even if the LCD monitor is off Changing the Photo Effect2 Press the 3 using the C or D arrow on the omni selector6 Shoot the image 5 Press the button, the button or click the main dialContrast SharpnessShooting - Selecting Particular Effects The white balance cannot be set when sepia or B/W mode is selectedbutton to turn the LCD monitor on Changing the ISO Speed3 using the C or D arrow on the omni selector 1 Press thebutton to turn the LCD monitor on 3 Panel using the C or D arrow on the omni selectorAuto Exposure Bracketing AEB Mode Press theUse A to expand the range and B to contract it Select or in Step 4 to cancel the AEB mode6 Press the button, the button or click the main dial 7 Shoot the imagebutton to turn the LCD monitor on Focus Bracketing Focus-BKT Mode3 Panel using the C or D arrow on the omni selector Press the6 Press the button, the button or click the main dial 5 Select a range using the main dial or theB or A arrow on the omni selector 7 Shoot the image in manual focus pLocking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock continued Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock Flash button and set the flash to fire pWhile pressing the shutter button halfway, press the 5 Recompose the image and shootusing the C or D arrow on the omni selector Switching between Flash Adjustment SettingsCompensating the Flash Adjustment Flash Select Flash Adjust from theCompensating the Flash Output Image shot with the Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires1st-curtain setting 2nd-curtain setting3 Press the D arrow on the omni selector 2 Select an interval time using the B or A arrow on the omni selectorShooting Images at Set Intervals Intervalometer 1 Select Intervalometer from the Rec. menuappears on the display panel Press the shutter buttonPress the buttonShooting with Focus Lock Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocusbutton to turn on the LCD monitor Shooting in Manual Focus ModeTurn the main dial to focus Press thePress the Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto FocusFocus the camera with the manual focus 4 Shoot the imageSee Selecting Menus and Settings p Switching between Focus Settings2 Select Continuous or Single and press the button 3 Shoot the image Rec. menu, select AF Mode3 Select Save settings from the Rec. menu Saving Custom SettingsSettings that can be saved to the C1/C2 mode 2 Set the setting contents you wish to saveSelect On and press the Using the ND FilterSelect ND Filter in the Rec. menuSelect On and press the Setting the Auto Rotate Function1 Select Auto Rotate in the Set up menu See Selecting Menus and Settings pSee Selecting Menus and Settings p Resetting the File Numbers1 In the Set up menu, select File No. Reset 2 Select On or Off and press the buttonTurn the mode lever to Displaying Images IndividuallyReplaying Open the LCD monitorMagnifying Images Cancelling the Magnified Display1 Turn the mode lever to 2 Turn the zoom lever toward the symbol symbolbutton Viewing Nine Images at a Time Index ReplayPress the Turn the mode lever to2 The displayed images change Jumping Between Imagesbutton while in single replay p. 113 or index 1 replay pFast Forwarding / Rewinding Pausing and Resuming PlayViewing Movies omni selector and press the buttonViewing Movies continued Editing Movies movie. The original data is deleted 7 Select Overwrite or New File using theB or A arrow on the omni selector See Selecting Menus and Settings p Rotating Images in the Display1 Selectmenu.Rotate from the Replay press the buttonPress the button while replaying images Attaching Sound Annotations to ImagesPlaying back the Sound Annotations Erasing the Sound AnnotationsYou cannot attach sound annotation to movies Starting a Slide Show When the slide show is over, press thePausing and Resuming a Slide Show Automated Playback Slide ShowSelect and press the button 4 Mark images to include in the show Selecting Images for Slide Shows1 Display the slide show menu p 3 Press the D, and B or A arrow on the omni selector to chooseC or D arrow on the omni selector Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings3 Select Play Time or Repeat using the 1 Display the slide show menu5 Press the button 4 Select a setting using the B or A arrow on the omni selectorPlay Time Repeatpress the button Protecting Images1 In the Replay menu, select Protect and press the button See Selecting Menus and Settings pErasing Erasing Images IndividuallySee Selecting Menus and Settings p Erasing All Images1 In the Replay menu, select Erase all and press the button See Selecting Menus and Settings p 1 In the Set up menu, select Format and press the buttonFormatting a CF Card Printing About PrintingDPOF Transfer Order Print Settings for Direct Print FunctionDPOF Print Settings Direct Print Function DPOF SettingsSelecting from the Print Menu Number of copies Reset pSelects items and settings Sets items and settings Turns the menu on/offOpen the LCD monitor Connecting the Camera to a PrinterConnecting to a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer 1 Turn off the camera pthe direct interface cable Connecting to a Bubble Jet Printer5 Press the printer’s ON/OFF button to turn on the power Connect the camera and printer usingConnecting the Camera to a Printer continued Connect the camera and printer using the cableA arrow on the omni selector and press the button 1 Choose an image by turning the main dial or by using the B orSelecting the Number of Copies p Setting the Print Style p PrintingPrinting continued Cancel PrintingPrinting Errors Selecting the Number of Copies Setting the Print Settings Direct Print FunctionSetting the Print Style selector and press the button button Setting the Printing Area Trimmingthe button again Press theChanging the Size of the Trimming Frame 3 Press the button to close the setting menuSetting the Portion of the Trimming Frame 2 Trim the ImageSee Selecting Menus and Settings p Print Settings DPOF Print SettingsSelecting Images for Printing 1 In the Replay menu, select Print Order and press the buttonPrint Settings DPOF Print Settings continued 3 Select images for printingSingle Images All the Images on a CF CardA maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card Setting the Print StyleFile No 4 Press the B or A arrow on the omni selector to select a settingPrint Type DateResetting the Print Settings See Selecting Menus and Settings p Printing with DPOF Print Settingsthe button 3 Set the print style settings as required See Setting the Print Style pPrinting Errors p Cancel Printing p Restarting PrintingSee Selecting Menus and Settings p Image Transfer Settings DPOF Transfer OrderSelecting Images for Transferring 1 In the Replay menu, select Transfer Order and press the buttonSingle Images 3 Select images for transferringPress the buttonp. 28 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video modeViewing Images on a TV Set terminal on the cameraDownloading Images to a Computer Downloading Directly from a CF CardUSB port and the camera’s terminal Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable1 Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’s Check that the camera is not connected to the computer Setting the Communication ModeSet Up menu, select Communication 3 Select Normal or PTP using the B or A arrow on the omniList of Menu Options and Messages Rec. MenuSets the output of the AF-assist beam Sets the duration before the self-timerAppendix Point the AE point corresponds to theLCD monitor after the shutter button is Rec. Menu continuedSets the images that will be transferred Replay MenuAppendix Sets whether or not the beep sounds Set up Menuwhen the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performedshutter button is pressed all the way AppendixSets whether or not images shot with Set up Menu continuedSets how file numbers are assigned to Appendix Sets the video output signal standardor any button other than the shutter My Camera MenuMy Camera menu The settings of eachFor details, see the table below 2 Press the button for longer than 5 seconds Resetting the Settings to Default1 Turn on the camera Message Codes List of Error / Message CodesError Codes List of Messages incompatible RAW format No Paper No printheadNo print head is installed in the printer Appendix Using the Wireless ControllerInstalling the Battery When the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Removing the BatteryShooting / Replaying Shootingicon appears in the display panel ReplayingUsing the Wireless Controller continued 2 Turn the external flash on and turn the mode lever to Shooting Using an Externally Mounted Flash OptionalAttach the flash to the camera’s hot shoe5 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image Other Canon Flashes4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus Auto Exposure Use the E-TTL mode with a 550EX Press the ring release button and remove the outer ring on the lens Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Macro Ring Lite MR-14EXE-TTL Automatic Flash Exposure Compensation FE Lock Using an Externally Mounted Flash Optional continuedWide Converter WC-DC58N Using Conversion Lenses Optional Close-up Lenses OptionalUsing Conversion Lenses Optional / Close-up Lenses Optional continued Close-up Lens 250D 58 mmMounting the Lenses Connect the DC cable to the camera’s DC IN terminal Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit OptionalUsing a Car Cigarette Lighter Socket as a Power Source Attach the DC cable and car battery cable to the charge adapterAppendix pulling the date battery holder out to Replacing the Date BatteryTurn off the power and slide the battery cover in the direction of thePlace a new date battery into the date battery holder with the negative terminal - facing upward Camera Care and Maintenance Appendix TroubleshootingSee Switching between Shooting and Replaying p Switching between Light Metering Modes p Troubleshooting continuedSee Formatting a CF Card p See Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock p. 97 andSwitching between Light Metering Modes p the ISO speed pPowerShot G3 SpecificationsBuilt-in flash Operating Temperatures Battery Performance3. Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included in the 4. Car battery adapter Optional Charge Adapter/CarMovie CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable ImagesApproximate Image File Sizes Estimated See page 17 for battery handling precautionsCharge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 Optional Battery Pack BP-511/Battery Pack BP-512 OptionalCompact Power Adapter CA-560 Wireless Controller WL-DC100Close-up Lens 250D 58 mm Optional Car Battery Cable CB-560Wide Converter WC-DC58N Optional Tele-converter TC-DC58N OptionalIndex Appendix Page Digital Camera, Model PC1032 FCC NoticeCanadian Radio Interference Regulations Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radioYou can shoot with the settings saved in the C1 or C2 mode p Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThis chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode Default setting Setting selection is possible PRINTED IN JAPAN CDI-E067-010XX02CHXX 2002 CANON INC