Canon Powershot G11 Service Manual & Repair Guide

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CONTENTS 1 Summary of Main Features 1-1 High Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-2 Full Featured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-3 Easy Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1-4 Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1-5 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1-6 Comparison of Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Exterior 2-1 Exterior Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2-2 6-view Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2-3 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 Specifications 3-1 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3-2 System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3-3 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3-4 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 3-5 Direct Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 3-6 Playback Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 3-7 List of Accessory and Its Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4 Accessory Specifications 4-1 New Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 4-2 Main Unchanged Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

1 Power Shot G11 : PowerShot G Series (Successor model to the Power Shot G10) Even further improved image quality and function, with a high-sensitivity CCD and variangle LCD screen Main changes from the previous model Even further advanced “Auto” shooting mode that detects scenes automatically Varied shooting made possible by the high-sensitivity CCD i-Contrast 1 Summary of Main Features Text highlighted in red: New features introduced with the Power Shot G11, Text highlighted in blue: Differences from the Power Shot G10 1-1 High Image Quality DIGIC 4 imaging processor provides further enhancements to image quality and functionality High-sensitivity CCD for even better noise reduction (10.0 mega pixels (camera effective pixels)) 5x zoom lens with lens-shift type image stabilizer significantly reduces camera shake • 28 – 140 mm (35mm film equivalent), f/2.8 (W) – f/4.5 (T) Supports RAW mode, which preserves original image data • Image processing using Digital Photo Professional software from EOS series High-speed ISO setting greatly reduces camera shake and subject blur iSAPS technology enables high-speed AF and high-precision AE/AWB 1-2 Full Featured 1-2-1 Shooting Features (1) Still Images Face detection function (Face detection technology) • Face AiAF focuses on the faces in the scene * - AF frame can be moved and fixed to a specified face *Integration of Face Detect AF and AiAF • Face Detect AE evaluates the brightness of faces in the scene while controlling exposure • Face Detect WB evaluates the color of the faces in the scene while adjusting the white balance • Face Detect FE controls the flash output for optimum face brightness during flash photography • Auto Red-Eye Correction performs automatic correction for “red-eye” that occurs during flash photography • Face Self-Timer detects faces in the scene and releases the shutter in response to the appearance of an addi- tional face • A “blink warning” screen appears if a person with closed eyes is detected in the image shot. - Checking for shut eyes is also available in rec review

2 • Motion Detection Technology changes the ISO speed and shutter speed in conjunction with subject movement when a face is detected • Servo AF continues to focus on and track the subject while pressing the shutter button halfway - Also operates in AE (Servo AE) Even further advanced Auto mode • Automatic detection of varied scenes using scene detection, motion detection and face detection technologies • The shooting scene is identified for performing the optimum image processing, and a color icon indicating the type of scene appears on the LCD monitor • Scene detection (moving faces) added - Servo AF (Servo AE) continues to operate while pressing the shutter button halfway if moving faces are detected • If there is a significant lighting difference between subjects in the scene, the dynamic range is increased more than in previous models. AF-Point Zoom allows checking the focus when pressing the shutter button halfway i-Contrast automatically controls the exposure and tone optimally for each scene during shooting “On” and “Off” are selectable for Continuous AF AF frame size is selectable between ‘Normal’ or ‘Small’ Can set amount of white balance correction Two custom white balance menu items allow two white balance settings Further advanced Safety FE • Safety FE reduces the occurrence of highlight blowout during flash photography at close distances Thanks to a faster flash synchro speed, an appropriate exposure can be obtained even in bright scenes. Continuous shooting AF takes continuous shots while maintaining focus on a moving subject Auto Category sets categories based on the shooting mode and the presence of faces in the scene Date stamp is available in all recording pixel settings* *excluding RAW Digital tele-converter easily allows telephoto photography as if a tele-converter is attached Real-time histogram displays the brightness distribution of the scene in real time during shooting Program shift allows changing the shutter speed and aperture value combinations while keeping the optimum exposure Safety shift automatically shifts the shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the optimum exposure • This function is available with just one push when in manual shooting mode Focus bracketing/AE bracketing enables shooting while making fine adjustments to the focus and exposure Focus Checker allows checking the image focus during Rec. Review (2) Movies Support for lightweight MOV files enables longer recording times

3 (3) Images and Movies 27 shooting modes including still image and movie modes • New Auto mode, Low Light mode*, Quick Shot mode, and other modes *Approx. 2.5M recording pixels With manual focus the focus can be adjusted to fit the user’s intention Safety MF fine tunes the focus when pressing the shutter button halfway during manual focus photography Macro allows close-up shooting within 1 cm (0.39 in.) of the subject My Colors enables customization of the colors in the scene during shooting Quick-bright LCD function maximizes brightness when the LCD monitor is hard to see, such as in bright sunlight or other strong light sources 1-2-2 Playback Features (1) Still Images The number of thumbnails can be selected according to display aspect ratio during index playback • Aspect ratio of 4:3 : 2x2, 3x3, 6x6, 10x10 • Aspect ratio of 16:9 : 3x2, 4x3, 8x6, 13x10 It is possible to switch between images displaying the same area at the same zoom factor i-Contrast for playback adjusts the contrast and tone for optimum viewing of playback images Red-Eye Correction uses the face detection function to automatically correct “red-eye” that occurred during flash photography Trimming centered around faces is possible by using the face detection function Recorded images can be resized to 1600 x 1200 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels, and 320 x 240 pixels Focus Checker allows checking the image focus during playback My Colors enables customization of the colors in the scene during playback Image ranges (first image and last image) can be selected for performing batch printing and erasing operations Histogram indicates the brightness distribution of the image being shot Transition adds fade-in and fade-out effects when switching between playback images • New effects added Slideshow enables playback of images grouped by folder, shooting date, and other criteria • New playback effects added (2) Images and Movies My Category allows sorting images into categories depending on each shooting condition Jump allows quick switching to specific images • Date, My Category, still images, movies, 10 images, and 100 images • Filtered playback by date, My Category, still images or movies is possible Resume Playback starts playback from last viewed image (still image) or frame (movie) Automatic image rotation is linked to the camera’s orientation (Intelligent Orientation Sensor)

4 1-2-3 Printing Features Versatile support of PictBridge * *Business card size added Recognizes DPOF files and changes to the print order screen when the camera is connected to a printer Printing is available by pressing the Direct Print button during playback 1-3 Easy Operation Exposure Compensation Dial for easily adjusting the exposure compensation ISO Dial enables setting of the optimum ISO speed depending on the scene • Two dials allow direct setting of ISO speed and shooting mode Control Dial enables easy control of various functions • Advanced scroll playback Remote switch enables easy shutter release for photography using a tripod Playback button switches between shooting mode and playback mode with one-push operation L-shaped FUNC. menu display enables efficient settings selection Bar-shaped exposure marker shows the difference between manual and automatic exposure settings Switching to shooting mode is possible by pressing the shutter button halfway during playback The shutter sound is synchronized with the actual shutter speed My Menu allows registering of user-selected options from the shooting menu Improved operability due to a shortcut button • Servo AF can be registered as a shortcut Selected ISO speed is displayed on the LCD monitor • Actual ISO speed is displayed in 1/3-stop increments when pressing the shutter button halfway in Auto ISO mode Shutter speed and f/number are displayed on the LCD monitor when pressing the shutter button halfway during shooting Rounded number of total pixels are displayed together with the number of recording pixels (horizontal pixels X vertical pixels) Battery power displays in 3 levels on the LCD monitor Summaries for each function are displayed on the LCD monitor • Menu (shooting, playback, settings, L-shaped FUNC.) summaries added Improved operability • Folder searches on a computer are made easier by including the shooting date in the folder name • Simple, easy-to-understand shooting information is displayed • Functions assigned to operational parts changed • Overhaul of menu items and available functions

5 1-4 Others 2.8-inch LCD monitor with high-resolution (approx. 461,000 dots) and wide viewing angle • Variangle LCD monitor enables shooting from any position • High contrast and faithful color reproduction Includes HDMI terminal 256 color GUI Menu screen design changed Look of the GUI is improved by means of introducing a proportional font UI display available in 26 languages • The models for Japanese market available with 2 languages (Japanese and English) only Hot shoe enables external flash attachment Tele-converter enables shooting a wide variety of scenes 1-5 Design “The Field G” is the design keyword for this G series camera • Unique texture, feel, and details of the G-Series • Coexistence of a compact style, and a vari-angle LCD screen, expanding the freedom of shooting styles

6 1-6 Comparison of Main Features • Table items highlighted in red indicate changes from the Power Shot G10. Power Shot G11 Power Shot G10 Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 10 million pixels (high-sensitivity CCD) Approx. 14.7 million pixels (CCD) Normal Macro Super Macro All Range 1 cm (0.4 in.) – inf inity (W), 30 cm (12 in.) – inf inity (T) • While shooting in Auto and Low Light modes - Ty pe 2.8-inch ty pe, color LCD with wide v iewing angle (Ef f ectiv e dots: Approx. 46,1000 dots) 3.0-inch ty pe, color LCD with wide v iewing angle (Ef f ectiv e dots: Approx. 46,1000 dots) Features Brightness adjustment (5 lev els), Quick-bright LCD Vari-Angle ty pe (Mov ement: approx. 170 degrees horizontal, approx. 270 degrees rotational) Brightness adjustment (5 lev els), Quick-bright LCD AF (Face AiAF *1*2 / Center / FlexiZone *3 ) Single, Continuous, Serv o AF (Serv o AE) Manual f ocus *1 AF frame can be mov ed and fixed to specif ied face. *2 When no f aces are detected and Continuous AF is off , AiAF (9 point) is enabled, if Continuous AF is on, the center AF f rame is enabled. *3 AF frame size is selectable. AF (Face Detect *1*2 / AiAF (9 points) *3 / Center / FlexiZone *3 ) Single, Continuous, Serv o AF Manual f ocus *1 AF f rame can be mov ed and f ixed to specif ied f ace. *2 When faces are not detected, AiAF (9 points) is set. *3 AF f rame size is selectable. Ev aluativ e *1 , Center-weighted av erage, Spot *2 *1 Facial brightness is ev aluated in Face AiAF. *2 Fixed to center / Linked to AF frame Ev aluativ e *1 , Center-weighted av erage, Spot *2 *1 Facial brightness is ev aluated in Face Detect. *2 Fixed to center / FlexiZone Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600/ 3200 *Subject mov ement is taken into account while shooting in Auto mode Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 Auto*, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2 * The colors of f aces are ev aluated in Face AiAF Auto*, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2 * The colors of f aces are ev aluated in Face Detect 1 – 1/4000 sec. 15 – 1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range) 1/60 – 1/4000 sec. 15 – 1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range) Ty pe f /number f/2.8 – f/8.0* (W), f/4.5 – f/8.0* (T) * Up to f/9.0 when in Auto mode. f/2.8 – f/8.0* (W), f/4.5 – f/8.0* (T) * The f /number can be set to f /11 when in Auto mode. Range 50 cm – 7.0 m (W), 50 cm – 4.0 m (T) (1.6 – 23 f t . (W), 1.6 – 13 ft. (T)) 30 cm – 4.6 m (W), 50 cm – 2.8 m (T) (12 in. – 15 ft. (W), 1.6 – 9.2 ft. (T)) Iris type Shooting Modes Viewf inder Focus Metering Sy stem ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitiv ity , Recommended Exposure Index) White Balance 1 – 50 cm (W), 30 – 50 cm (T) (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft. (W), 12in.– 1.6 ft. (T)) Flash Shutter Speeds Aperture R e c o r d i n g S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Lens-shift type DIGIC 4 Image Stabilizer (IS) Sy stem Imaging Processor - LCD Monitor Lens Focal Length (35mm film equivalent) Focusing Range Real-image optical zoom v iewf inder • With diopter adjustment dial Image Sensor 5x zoom: 28 (W) - 140 (T) mm 50 cm (1.6 f t.) – inf inity Auto *1 , P , Tv, Av, M, C1, C2, Low Light , Quick Shot , SCN *2 , Mov ie *1 Optimum image processing f or each scene *2 Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sports, Sunset, Night Scene, Fireworks, Beach, Underwater, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, Color Accent, Swap Color, Stitch Assist Auto, P , Tv, Av, M, C1, C2, SCN*,Stitch Assist, Movie * Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Color Accent, Swap Color Normal: Approx. 1.1 shots/sec. (Auto), Approx. 2.4 shots/sec. (Low Light) AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec., LV: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. Normal: Approx. 1.3 shots/sec. AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec., LV: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec. Approx 390 shots Approx 400 shots Still Images Mov ies Still Images Large: 3648 x 2736, Medium 1: 2816 x 2112, Medium 2: 2272 x 1704, Medium 3: 1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480, Widescreen: 3648 x 2048 RAW: 3648 x 2746 • Date stamp is av ailable in all recording pixels* * excluding RAW Large: 4416 x 3312, Medium 1: 3456 x 2592, Medium 2: 2592 x 1944, Medium 3: 1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480, Widescreen: 4416 x 2480 RAW: 4416 x 3312 Mov ies Digital input/output (Hi-Speed USB *1 (MTP, PTP supported)) Digital v ideo and audio output *2 (HDMI compliant) Audio and v ideo output *1 *1 Unif ied connector f or digital, v ideo and audio (mini-B compatible) *2 HDMI TM Mini-Connector Digital input/output (Hi-Speed USB *1 (MTP, PTP supported)) Audio and v ideo output *2 *1 mini-B *2 φ3.5mm jack 112.1 x 76.2 x 48.3 mm (4.41 x 3.00 x 1.90 in.) 109.1 x 77.7 x 45.9 mm (4.30 x 3.06 x 1.81 in.) Approx. 355 g (12.5 oz.) Approx. 350 g (12.3 oz.) Blink Detection, i-Contrast, Scroll Play back, Index Play back with a v ariable number of images, Rotate Image (alway s on), Folder Creation (limited ty pe), Hints and Tips display Auto ISO Shift, i-Contrast, Rotate Image (On/Off), Folder creation, Voice Memo, Sound Recorder, Direct Transfer, DPOF Transf er, Canon Direct Print, Bubble Jet Direct Battery Pack NB-7L, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 Exif 2.2 (JPEG) RAW (CR2 (Canon Original)) Standard, Color Accent , Color Swap: 640 x 480 (30 f ps), 320 x 240 (30 f ps) MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (monaural)) • Not compatible with AVI 26 languages (The models f or Japanese market av ailable with 2 languages (Japanese and English) only ) Weight (camera body only ) Others (Differences) Display Languages Recording Media Recording Specifications Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Data Ty pe Interface Power Source Still images/Mov ies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 80x in combination with the optical zoom) Safety Zoom, Digital tele-conv erter SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card File Format Design rule for Camera File sy stem, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant Shooting Modes Number of Recordable Shots (CIPA) Continuous Shooting Digital Zoom Number of Recording Pixels Re cor din g S pe ci fica tio ns

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