Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Field Guide »

Brian McLernon is a freelance photographer who works primarily with editorial, commercial, corporate, and lifestyle clients. He conducts classes in digital photography for the Portland (OR) Community College adult series and also offers workshops in lighting and photography.

Unlock all the power of your PowerShot G11

It's no wonder the G11 is the compact camera favored by both professionals and serious hobby photographers. There's its new dual anti-noise system. Higher flash synchronization speed. Enhanced DiG!C 4 image processing technology. And now, there's this handy guide to explain how to set up your G11 and use every menu, setting, and control. Take it wherever you take your PowerShot and take great photos and movies — anywhere.

• Set up your G11 and get familiar with the camera and lens controls, shooting menus, and exposure mode
• Learn about the subtleties of light, white balance, and composition
• Capture once-in-a-lifetime events in video and edit movie clips right in the camera
• Explore the secrets of getting great portraits, event photos, travel shots, wedding pictures, and more

Inside – your free gray and color checker card to help you achieve accurate white balance and color

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

QT/Quick Tour.

CHAPTER 1. Anatomy of the PowerShot G11.

CHAPTER 2. Using the PowerShot G11 Menus.

CHAPTER 3. Choosing Settings on the Canon PowerShot G11.

CHAPTER 4. Light and Color.

CHAPTER 5. Making Movies with Your PowerShot G11.

CHAPTER 6. Everyday Picture-taking Situations with Your PowerShot G11.

APPENDIX A. Rules of Composition.

APPENDIX B. Accessories.

APPENDIX C. Resources.

APPENDIX D. How to Use the Gray Card and Color Checker.

Glossary.

Index.