Canon Camera Powershot G7 X User Manual

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Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Shooting
 Still Images  Movies
You can lock the exposure before or during recording or adjust it in 1/3-
stop increments within a range of −3 to +3 stops.
1 Lock the exposure.
 zTouch [] to lock the exposure.
 zTo unlock the exposure, touch [] again.
2 Adjust the exposure.
 zTouch [] on the screen.
 zTouch [][] to adjust the exposure.
3 Shoot ( = 71).
 ●The exposure compensation dial cannot be used.
 ●You can also adjust the exposure by turning the [] ring...

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Shooting iFrame Movies
 Still Images  Movies
Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or 
devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage your iFrame movies 
using the software (=
 163).
1 Choose [].
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 29).
 z
Black bars displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen indicate 
image areas not recorded.
2 Shoot ( = 71).
 ●iFrame is a video format developed by Apple Inc. ●The...

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Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)
 Still Images  Movies
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting 
style.
1 Enter [] mode.
 zSet the mode dial to [].
2 Customize the settings as desired 
(= 74 – = 92), and then shoot.
 ● If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the 
shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are 
displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed 
(=
 75) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark,  = 88),...

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 ●Cannot be used with Touch Shutter ( = 42).
 ●
AE: Auto Exposure ●After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination 
of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the [] dial 
(Program Shift).
Changing the Metering Method
 Still Images  Movies
Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting 
conditions as follows.
 z Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 29).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
Evaluative For...

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Changing the ISO Speed
 Still Images  Movies
 zTurn the [] ring to choose the ISO 
speed.
 z The option you configured is now 
displayed.
AUTO Automatically adjusts the ISO 
speed to suit the shooting 
mode and conditions.
125, 160, 200 LowFor shooting 
outdoors in fair 
weather.
250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800 Slightly 
LowFor shooting in 
cloudy conditions, 
or at twilight.
1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 
4000, 5000, 6400 Slightly 
High
For shooting night 
scenes, or in dark 
rooms.
8000, 10000,...

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Changing the Noise Reduction Level 
(High ISO NR)
You can choose from 3 levels of noise reduction: [Standard], [High], [Low]. 
This function is especially effective when shooting at high ISO speeds.
 zPress the [] button, choose [High 
ISO NR] on the [] tab, and then choose 
the desired option ( = 30).
 ●
Not available with [] or [] (= 90).
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting)
 Still Images  Movies
Three consecutive images are captured at different exposure levels 
(standard exposure,...

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 ●You can also correct existing images ( = 123). ●
You can customize camera operation so that turning the [] ring 
adjusts DR Correction or Shadow Correct settings ( = 97).
Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction)
 Still Images  Movies
Tone down bright image areas, which might otherwise look washed out, 
as follows.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
(
= 29).
 z The option you configured is now 
displayed.
Options Details Available ISO Speed 
(= 75)
–...

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Image Colors
Adjusting White Balance
 Still Images  Movies
By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more 
natural for the scene you are shooting.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 29).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for 
the shooting conditions.
Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
Shade For shooting in the shade.
Cloudy For shooting in cloudy weather...

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2 Configure advanced settings.
 zTo configure more advanced settings, 
press the [] button and adjust the 
correction level by turning the [] ring 
or [] dial or pressing the [][][][] 
buttons.
 z To reset the correction level, press the 
[] button.
 zPress the [] button to complete 
the setting.
 ● The camera will retain white balance correction levels even if 
you switch to another white balance option (by following steps in 
“Adjusting White Balance” ( =
 78)), but correction levels will be 
reset...

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 ●White balance ( = 78) cannot be set in [] or [] modes. ●
With [] and [] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone 
may change. These settings may not produce the expected 
results with some skin tones.
Custom Color
 Still Images  Movies
Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, 
red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5.
1 Access the setting screen.
 z Follow the steps in “Changing Image 
Color Tones (My Colors)” ( = 80) to 
choose [], and then press the...