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    Check to see if the camera is horizontal (level) (PowerShot G15)

    18-Sep-2012
    8201648800

    Solution

    An electronic level can be displayed as a guideline to ensure the camera is level from front to back and left to right.
    IMPORTANT
    • The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.
    • The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program] ().
    • If the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Quick] (), the [Electronic Level] cannot be displayed.

    Display the Electronic Level
    1. Press the <> button a few times to display the [Electronic Level].




    2. Level the camera.



    If the camera is tilted, move it so that the red line changes to green.
    NOTE
    • If the [Electronic Level] does not appear in Step 1, press the <> button to display the [Shooting] tab (). In the [Custom Display] options, add a check () to either () or ().
    • The [Electronic Level] will not appear while shooting a movie.
    • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the [Electronic Level].


    Calibrating the Electronic Level
    If the subject does not appear level even when the camera's tilt has been adjusted so that the center of the [Electronic Level] is green, calibrate the [Electronic Level].
    If you use the [Grid Lines] to confirm that the camera is level beforehand, you can calibrate the electronic level more accurately.
    NOTE
    • To display the [Grid Lines], press the <> button a few times, and the [Grid Lines] will appear.
    • If the [Grid Lines] do not appear, press the <> button to display the [Shooting] tab (). In the [Custom Display] options, add a check () to either () or ().

    3. Press the <> button.


    4. The following window appears.



    Operate the <directional buttons> left or right to select the [Set up] () tab.
    Operate the <directional buttons> up or down to select [Electronic Level].
    After making a selection, press the <FUNC./SET> () button.


    5. The following window appears.



    To adjust left/right tilt, choose [Horizontal Roll Calibration], and to adjust forward/backward tilt, choose [Vertical Pitch Calibration], followed by the <> button.
    NOTE
    • If you want to restore the default settings for the [Electronic Level], select [Reset].
    • If the [Electronic Level] has not been calibrated, it cannot be reset.


    6. The following window appears.



    Operate the <directional buttons> left or right to select [OK].
    After making a selection, press the <FUNC./SET> () button.


    7. The following window appears.