Camera Tips
Photo & Video Resource
Canon G11 Quick Guide: Tips & Resources for Beginners
Approved Memory Cards & Capacity: The Canon G11 is compatible with SD, SDHC and MMC memory cards.
Card Size | No. of Images (Fine) | No. of Images (RAW) | Min. of Video (480p) |
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8GB | 2,994 | 540 | 64 min |
16GB | 5,988 | 1,080 | 128 min |
32GB | 11,976 | 2,160 | 256 min |
Compatible Charger | Compatible Battery | Battery Life |
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Canon CB-2LZ | Canon NB-7L | 390 shots |
Recommended Bags & Cases: The Canon G11 is 4.41″ long by 2.99″ tall by 1.89″ wide. Here are the best cases and bags that fit the G11 like a glove.
All Purpose | Compact | Stylish | Underwater |
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Lowepro Rezo 60 |
Tamrac Pro Compact Bag |
Canon PSC5100 Leather Case |
Canon WP-DC34 Underwater Housing |
Filter Size & Adapters: The Canon G11 can accept 58mm filters with the help of the Canon FA-DC58B adapter. Here are my recommended filters.
58mm UV | 58mm Polarizer | 58mm ND 3 Stop | 58mm ND 10 Stop |
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B+W, Hoya, Tiffen | B+W, Hoya, Tiffen | B+W, Hoya, Tiffen | B+W, Hoya |
Compatible External Speedlites (Flashes):
Portable | All Purpose | Powerful | Professional |
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Canon 270EX II | Canon 320EX | Canon 430EX II | Canon 580EX II |
Remote | Tele-converter Lens | HDMI Cable |
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Canon RS60-E3 wired remote | Canon TC-DC58D 1.4x tele-converter | HTC-100 HDMI to Mini-HDMI cable |
Setting | Selection | Manual |
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Highest Image Size & Quality | Select JPEG (L) or RAW | Pg. 74 |
Highest Image Quality Compression | Select FINE | Pg. 74 |
ISO (Outdoors/Bright Light) | Select an ISO of 80 | Pg. 78 |
ISO (Indoors/Low Light) | Select Auto or manually set between 400 to 3200 | Pg. 78 |
White Balance | Select Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater or Custom | Pg. 79 |
Effect | Selection | Manual |
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Shoot in Black and White | FUNC/SET → My Colors → B/W | Pg. 82 |
Increase Color Saturation | FUNC/SET → My Colors → V | Pg. 82 |
Subject in Color/Background Black & White | SCN Mode → FUNC/SET → Color Accent (icon: Eyedropper+A) | Pg. 109 |
Swap Color with Another | SCN Mode → FUNC/SET → Color Swap (icon: Eyedropper+S) | Pg. 110 |
Panoramic Shots | SCN mode → FUNC/SET → Stitch Assist (icon: Box w/ left or right arrow) | Pg. 112 |
Setting | Selection | Manual |
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Close-ups | Select Macro Mode (left arrow) | Pg. 77 |
Quick burst of shots | FUNC/SET → Drive Mode → Continuous (icon: three boxes) | Pg. 81 |
Imprint the Time & Date | MENU → Shooting tab (icon : camera) → Date Stamp | Pg. 66 |
Include Yourself in the Photo | Select the Self-Timer (down arrow) | Pg. 67 |