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

An electronic level can be displayed as a guideline to ensure the camera is level from front to back and left to right.

Caution

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.

Caution

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.

Caution

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.

Caution

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.