Toy Camera Effect; Background Defocus - Canon PowerShot G16 User Manual

Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect

(Toy Camera Effect)

This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
1
Choose [ ].
z z Follow steps 1 – 2 in "Image Effects
(Creative Filters)"
[
2
Choose a color tone.
z z Turn the <z> dial to choose a color
tone.
z z A 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.
Still Images
(= 54) and choose
].
Making Subjects Stand Out

(Background Defocus)

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 [ ].
z z Follow steps 1 – 2 in "Image Effects
(Creative Filters)"
[
2
Shoot.
z z Hold 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.
z z
A blinking [
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 <z> dial.
Still Images
(= 54) and choose
].
] icon indicates that the
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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
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