Shooting in Various Scenes (PowerShot G12)
10-Sep-2010
8200922600
Solution
The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the <mode dial> to [SCN] (
).
).
3. Press the <FUNC./SET> (
) button.
) button.
4. The following window appears.
Operate the <directional buttons> up or down to select [Portrait] (
).
Turn the <Control Dial> or operate the <directional buttons> left or right to select [Shooting mode] (The [Kids&Pets] (
) setting is selected in the image shown above).After the selection is made, press the <FUNC./SET> button ().
).| Scene | Shooting mode | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Take portraits |  ) | Produces a soft effect when photographing people. |
| Take landscapes |  ) | Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense of depth. |
| Take shots of kids and pets |  ) | Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. You will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 1 meter (3.3 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens. |
| Take shots of moving subjects |  ) | Shoots continuous images while focusing automatically. At maximum wide angle setting you will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens, and at maximum telephoto setting you will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 2 m (6.6 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens. |
| Take shots of people at the beach |  ) | Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong. |
| Shoot underwater |  ) | Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic life and underwater scenery when used with Waterproof Case [WP-DC34] (sold separately). |
| Take shots of foliage |  ) | Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. |
| Take shots of people in snow |  ) | Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. |
| Take shots of fireworks |  ) | Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. |
| Shoot images with vivid colors |  ) | Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors. |
| Take posterized shots |  ) | Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration. |
| Take shots in low light conditions |  )* | You can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. |
| You never miss a photo opportunity |  )* | Use the viewfinder to shoot. The camera continuously adjusts the focus and exposure on the subject in the viewfinder, so you never miss a photo opportunity. |
), [Quick Shot] () modes, turn the mode dial to choose the desired [Shooting mode]. CAUTION
- In [Fireworks] () mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod.
- In [Kids&Pets] (), [Underwater] () or [Sports] () mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed is increased to match the shooting conditions.
- Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in [Super Vivid] () and [Poster Effect] (), try taking some test shots first.
REFERENCE
- [Low Light] () Mode
) Mode- A recording pixel setting of (
) will appear, and the image will be fixed at 1824 x 1368 pixels. - In (
), depending on the scene, a high ISO speed will be automatically set. - You can set a higher ISO speed than in other modes.
- [Quick Shot] () Mode
) Mode- In [Quick Shot] () mode, the camera is continuously adjusting focus and exposure, rapidly depleting the battery. The approximate number of shots that can be taken is 310.
- The area visible in the viewfinder may differ slightly from the recorded image.
- In aspect ratios other than 4:3, the area visible in the viewfinder will differ from the area in the recorded image, so be sure to confirm settings before shooting.
- Once the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus will be locked.
- You cannot use the screen when shooting. Use the viewfinder for shooting.