Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode)

You can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them into one large panoramic scene using the supplied software (PhotoStitch) on a computer.

+/– button

PHOTO button

SET dial

FUNC. button

When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode:

PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portion of adjoining images and merges them. Try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portion.

Available only in the mode.

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SINGLE

1.Press the FUNC. button.

2.Select the drive mode symbol followed by [ STITCH AST].

The symbol of the current setting is displayed.

3.Press the SET dial.

The Stitch Assist screen appears.

4.Select the direction with the +/– button.

+ button: clockwise. – button: counterclockwise.

5.Select the recording program and zoom on the subject.

Adjust focus and exposure manually as necessary. Once the sequence has started, you cannot change the recording program, exposure, zoom or focus.

6.Press the PHOTO button to record the first image.

Direction and number of recorded images appear.

7.Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image.

• Minor discrepancies in the overlapped area can be corrected with the software.

• You can retake an image by pressing the +/– button to return to the previous image.

• A maximum of 26 images can be recorded.

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Canon S1 instruction manual Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode, Single

S1 specifications

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