Setup guide
CANON
POWERSHOT G5
12 Shooting Modes
C1 C2 Custom Mode: You control and
store all settings for preferred effects.
Manual: The user has complete control of
aperture and shutter speed.
Aperture Priority: You set the aperture,
controlling depth of field. The camera
selects shutter speed.
Shutter Speed Priority: You selects the
shutter speed. Canon’s noise reduction
system makes a very slow speed possible.
Program: You set almost all parameters;
the camera sets the aperture and shutter
Auto: The camera sets all parameters
Portrait: The camera selects a larger aper-
ture, focusing the subject,blurring the
background.
Landscape: The camera opts for a smaller
aperture.
Night Scene: Background exposure and
slow-sync flash for night scene or sunset.
Stitch Assist: Precise combination of
images for a panoramic effect.
Movie: Record VGA (320 x 240) or QQVGA
(160 x 120) movie clips with audio at 15
frames-per-second for up to three minutes.
Unwanted scenes can be deleted in play-
back mode.
Intelligent Orientation Sensor
◆ Intelligent Orientation Sensor knows
when a picture is shot horizontally or
vertically. The camera’s automatic expo-
sure and white balance systems can
then recognize and properly compen-
sate. Date will also accurately inserted.
DIGITAL CAMERAS
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PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
The PowerShot G5 is capable of direct
printing with a number of Canon
Photo Printers. In conjunction with
Card Photo Printers and Canon Bubble Jet Direct
Photo Printers, the PowerShot G5 can provide
professional quality prints without a computer.
◆ The G5’s design encourages instinctive
shooting. Controls are logical and easy to
find. The Main Dial and Mode Dial are
stacked together. Power On/Off, playback
and PC mode settings are on the lower
dial, shooting modes on the upper
◆ To better accommodate photographers,
the camera’s optical viewfinder enables
dioptric correction to suit an individual
user’s eyesight.
◆ Shutter sound adjustable from silent to
loud in five steps, gives you the familiar
feeling of a film-based camera. Customize
the sound made for startup, self-timer
and other operations as well.
◆ Add a voice memo up to 60 seconds to
any image while viewing in play mode.
◆ The camera’s exterior shape gives a firm,
solid hand hold. With the camera in
shooting position, you have a steady and
comfortable grip for framing your shot
◆ One-touch Reset makes it easy to return
to default conditions—no matter how
may manual adjustments and settings
have been made.
◆ Video output (NTSC or PAL) lets you con-
nect the camera to a video monitor or TV
for immediate playback of images.
◆ Command many functions with the
supplied wireless controller. Want to take
self-portraits? Turn the LCD monitor to
the front of the camera, set the self-timer
and use the supplied wireless controller
to zoom in and out.
Conveniences
Vertical
Horizontal
DIRECT PRINTING
CONNECTIVITY
A. PowerShot G5 Body
B. Compact Power Adapter
CA-560
C. Neck Strap NS-DC2
D. Lens Cap
E. Battery Pack BP-511
F. CompactFlash Card FC-32M
G. Wireless Controller WL-DC100
H. Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
I. ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM
J. Interface Cable IFC-300PCU
K. AV Cable AVC-DC100
Kit Includes:
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