Stitch Assist Mode
Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged or stitched to create a single panoramic image using computer software.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot_A60_A70/stitch_assist_example_A70.gif)
The overlapping seams of several images can be joined into a single panoramic image.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot_A60_A70/note_icon_A70.gif)
- To create the panorama at your computer, use the PhotoStitch software that came with your camera.
Framing a Subject
The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When shooting, try to include a distinctive item (landmark) in the overlapping portions.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot_A60_A70/stitch_assist_merging_A70.gif)
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot_A60_A70/note_icon_A70.gif)
- Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50 % of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment to within 10 % of the image height.
- Do not include moving items in the overlap.
- Do not try to stitch images that include distant and close items. Objects may appear warped or doubled up.
- Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too great.
- For good results, pan (swivel) the camera to take successive shots.
- To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel as you move.
Shooting
Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot_SD200_SD300/stitch_assist_icon_1.gif) |
Left to right horizontally |
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot_SD200_SD300/stitch_assist_icon_2.gif) |
Right to left horizontally |
1. Press the FUNC./SET button and choose the
(Manual) shooting mode.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot SD1000/SD1000CameraM.gif)
2. Press the <MENU> button and in the
(Rec.) menu choose [Stitch Assist]
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot SD1000/SD1000StitchAssistMenu.gif)
3. Select a shooting direction and press the <FUNC./SET> button.
You can select from the following shooting directions.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot SD1000/SD1000StitchAssistDir.gif)
You can select from the following two shooting directions.
Left to right Horizontally
Right to left Horizontally.
4. Shoot the first image in the Stitch Assist sequence.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot SD900/SD900StitchScrn1.gif)
The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image and remains he same through the process.
5. Compose the second image using the first image as a reference so that the second image recorded overlaps a portion of the first shot.
6. Repeat the procedure for additional images.
- A sequence may contain up to 26 images.
- Once finished press the FUNC./SET button after the last shot to complete the procedure.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot_A60_A70/caution_A70.gif)
- The setting for the first image are applied to the second image onward.
- A custom white balance setting cannot be set in
mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another Shooting mode.
- The settings in place for the first image are locked in and cannot be changed for subsequent shots.
- A TV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mode.