Canon PowerShot G16 User Guide - Page 58

Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) Still Images This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. 1 Choose [ ]. zzFollow steps 1 - 2 in "Image Effects (Creative Filters)" (=54) and choose [ ]. 2 Choose a color tone. zzTurn the dial to choose a color tone. zzA preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. • Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Making Subjects Stand Out (Background Defocus) Still Images Two consecutive images are captured each time you shoot and processed into a single image, so that the subject stands out against a blurred background. 1 Choose [ ]. zzFollow steps 1 - 2 in "Image Effects (Creative Filters)" (=54) and choose [ ]. 2 Shoot. zzHold the camera steady as you shoot. When you press the shutter button all the way down, the camera will shoot twice and process the images. zzA blinking [ ] icon indicates that the images could not be processed. • Excessive camera shake or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from obtaining the desired results. • For the best results with this effect, try shooting close to the subject, and ensure ample distance between the subject and background. • There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes the images. • To adjust the effect level, turn the dial. Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 58