BenQ G1 User Manual

Using Mode Dial in the capture mode  41
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To y
Simulates a shallow depth of field by gradually 
blurring the top and bottom areas of a 
composition.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
To y  ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press   to compose the image.
• Press   or   to adjust the frame position.
• Slide the 
Zoom lever to   or   to make the frame size narrower/
wider.
• Press   to switch to vertical frame display.
5. Press the shutter to capture an image....

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Landscape
Captures a scene in the distance with the focus 
area set to infinity and a lower aperture value. 
The maximum depth of view can also be 
achieved.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Landscape ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Sports
Uses a high shutter speed to capture objects in 
motion.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Sports ().
3. Press   to confirm...

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Night Scene
Captures photos in a low-light environment, such 
as in the evening or at night.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Night Scene ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Night Portrait
Shoots night scenes and portraits clearly. Keep 
the camera steady or use a tripod while using this 
mode.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Night Portrait ().
3. Press   to...

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Beauty Enhancer
Enhances the tone of skin so that the facial skin 
appears smooth.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Beauty Enhancer ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Party
Captures the party atmosphere usually under 
indoor light source.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Party ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Pets...

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Te x t
Improves clarity & contrast when taking a 
close-up picture of documents.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Te x t  ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Foliage
Takes a clear and vivid picture of flowers or plant 
leaves by emphasizing their saturation and 
sharpness.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Foliage ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the...

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360° Panorama
Shoots multiple pictures and the camera 
automatically combines pictures into panoramic 
images.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
360° Panorama ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press and hold the shutter.
5. Move the camera slowly towards the desired shooting direction.
The camera starts shooting when it detects the panorama direction.
6. Pan the camera horizontally and follow the shooting direction shown on...

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Filter mode
Select one of the following filter modes to add into your shooting condition. 
To select a filter mode:
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select the desired filter 
mode.
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus.
5. Press the shutter to capture an image.
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details of an image. 
HDR-ArtApplies HDR (HDR on page 45)...

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Handheld Night Shot mode
Captures photos in a low-light environment, such as in the evening or at night. 
The camera takes a series of photos and then combines them to remove noise 
and blur effect caused by hand/camera shake.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus.
3. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Background Defocus mode
Captures photos that make a subject stands out against a blurred background.
1. Set the...

More on the capture mode  49
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More on the capture mode
Using the Function menu
Press   to access more capture options. Depending on your settings, the 
displayed option icons in the Function menu may vary.
To use the Function menu:
1. Press   to enter the Function menu, the 
currently selected settings are shown. 
2. Press   or   to select a menu item.
3. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to 
select a setting.
4. Press   to confirm the setting.
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
Automatically takes 3...

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White Balance
Compensates for color temperatures in different lighting conditions, so white 
and other colors can display properly when you capture images.
To select White Balance:
1. Press  > White Balance.
2. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to select a white balance option. 
When selecting the 
MWB mode:
• Point the camera at a blank sheet of white 
paper or something similar.
• Press   or   to select Adjust. The 
camera will automatically detect the 
proper...