Canon Camera Powershot G7 X User Manual
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●Subjects appear larger in [] mode compared to other modes. ●In [] and [] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO
speed ( = 75) is increased to suit the shooting conditions. ●
Because the camera will shoot continuously in [] mode, hold it
steady while shooting.
● In [] mode, excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions
may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.
● In [] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other
measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49494/w64_canon-camera-powershot-g7-x-user-manual-55.png "Page 56
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●Subjects appear larger in [] mode compared to other modes. ●In [] and [] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO
speed ( = 75) is increased to suit the shooting conditions. ●
Because the camera will shoot continuously in [] mode, hold it
steady while shooting.
● In [] mode, excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions
may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.
● In [] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other
measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake....")
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●You can also configure this setting by pressing the [] button,
touching the desired focusing range, and then touching it again.
Correcting White Balance
Still Images Movies
White balance can be manually corrected in [] mode ( = 55). This
adjustment can match the effect of using a commercially available color-
compensating filter.
1 Choose [].
z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 55) and choose [].
2 Choose white balance.
z
Press the [] button, and then choose
[] in the menu.
3 Adjust...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49494/w64_canon-camera-powershot-g7-x-user-manual-56.png "Page 57
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●You can also configure this setting by pressing the [] button,
touching the desired focusing range, and then touching it again.
Correcting White Balance
Still Images Movies
White balance can be manually corrected in [] mode ( = 55). This
adjustment can match the effect of using a commercially available color-
compensating filter.
1 Choose [].
z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 55) and choose [].
2 Choose white balance.
z
Press the [] button, and then choose
[] in the menu.
3 Adjust...")
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Shooting High-Contrast Scenes
(High Dynamic Range)
Still Images Movies
Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels
each time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal
brightness to create a single image. This mode can reduce the washed-
out highlights and loss of detail in shadows that tend to occur in high-
contrast shots.
1 Choose [].
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects
(Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and choose
[].
2 Shoot.
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Shooting High-Contrast Scenes
(High Dynamic Range)
Still Images Movies
Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels
each time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal
brightness to create a single image. This mode can reduce the washed-
out highlights and loss of detail in shadows that tend to occur in high-
contrast shots.
1 Choose [].
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects
(Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and choose
[].
2 Shoot.
z Hold the camera steady...")
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Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic)
Still Images Movies
This effect makes colors look faded and images look weathered, as in old
photographs. Choose from five effect levels.
1 Choose [].
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects
(Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and choose
[].
2 Choose an effect level.
z Turn the [] ring to choose an effect
level.
z A preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49494/w64_canon-camera-powershot-g7-x-user-manual-58.png "Page 59
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Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic)
Still Images Movies
This effect makes colors look faded and images look weathered, as in old
photographs. Choose from five effect levels.
1 Choose [].
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects
(Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and choose
[].
2 Choose an effect level.
z Turn the [] ring to choose an effect
level.
z A preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the...")
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Shots Resembling Miniature Models
(Miniature Effect)
Still Images Movies
Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above
and below your selected area.
You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by
choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and
objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is
not recorded.
1 Choose [].
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects
(Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and choose
[]....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49494/w64_canon-camera-powershot-g7-x-user-manual-59.png "Page 60
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Shots Resembling Miniature Models
(Miniature Effect)
Still Images Movies
Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above
and below your selected area.
You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by
choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and
objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is
not recorded.
1 Choose [].
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects
(Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and choose
[]....")
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Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect
(Toy Camera Effect)
Still Images Movies
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
1 Choose [].
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects
(Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and choose
[].
2 Choose a color tone.
z Turn the [] ring to choose a color tone.
zA preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
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Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect
(Toy Camera Effect)
Still Images Movies
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
1 Choose [].
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects
(Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and choose
[].
2 Choose a color tone.
z Turn the [] ring to choose a color tone.
zA preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
Standard Shots resemble toy camera images....")
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Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect
Still Images Movies
This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were
attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired.
1 Choose [].
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects
(Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and choose
[].
2 Choose an effect level.
z Turn the [] ring to choose an effect
level.
z A preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49494/w64_canon-camera-powershot-g7-x-user-manual-61.png "Page 62
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Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect
Still Images Movies
This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were
attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired.
1 Choose [].
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects
(Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and choose
[].
2 Choose an effect level.
z Turn the [] ring to choose an effect
level.
z A preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you...")
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Special Modes for Other Purposes
Auto Shooting after Face Detection (Smart Shutter)
Still Images Movies
Auto Shooting after Smile Detection
Still Images Movies
The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you
pressing the shutter button.
1 Choose [].
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 55) and choose [], and then
press the [] button.
z Press the [][] buttons or turn the []
dial to choose [], and then press the
[] button.
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Special Modes for Other Purposes
Auto Shooting after Face Detection (Smart Shutter)
Still Images Movies
Auto Shooting after Smile Detection
Still Images Movies
The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you
pressing the shutter button.
1 Choose [].
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 55) and choose [], and then
press the [] button.
z Press the [][] buttons or turn the []
dial to choose [], and then press the
[] button.
z The camera now enters shooting...")
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3 Press the shutter button all the way
down.
zThe camera now enters shooting standby
mode, and [Wink to take picture] is
displayed.
zThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound
is played.
4 Face the camera and wink.
zThe camera will shoot about two seconds
after detecting a wink by the person
whose face is inside the frame.
zTo cancel shooting after you have
triggered the self-timer, press the
[
] button.
● If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately. ●Winking may not be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49494/w64_canon-camera-powershot-g7-x-user-manual-63.png "Page 64
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3 Press the shutter button all the way
down.
zThe camera now enters shooting standby
mode, and [Wink to take picture] is
displayed.
zThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound
is played.
4 Face the camera and wink.
zThe camera will shoot about two seconds
after detecting a wink by the person
whose face is inside the frame.
zTo cancel shooting after you have
triggered the self-timer, press the
[
] button.
● If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately. ●Winking may not be...")
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4 Join the subjects in the shooting
area and look at the camera.
zAfter the camera detects a new face, the
lamp blinking and self-timer sound will
speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp
will remain lit.) About two seconds later,
the camera will shoot.
zTo cancel shooting after you have
triggered the self-timer, press the
[
] button.
● Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the
shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
●To change the number of...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49494/w64_canon-camera-powershot-g7-x-user-manual-64.png "Page 65
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4 Join the subjects in the shooting
area and look at the camera.
zAfter the camera detects a new face, the
lamp blinking and self-timer sound will
speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp
will remain lit.) About two seconds later,
the camera will shoot.
zTo cancel shooting after you have
triggered the self-timer, press the
[
] button.
● Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the
shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
●To change the number of...")
61 Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) Still Images Movies This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. 1 Choose []. zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects (Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and choose []. 2 Choose a color tone. z Turn the [] ring to choose a color tone. zA preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 3 sec. ●The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting. ●Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. ●To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the [][] buttons in step 2. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the [ ][] buttons. ● To move the frame when it is in horizontal orientation, press the [][] buttons, and to move the frame when it is in vertical orientation, press the [][] buttons. ● Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. ●Movie image quality is [] at an aspect ratio of [] and [] at an aspect ratio of [] ( = 48). These quality settings cannot be changed. ● You can also move the frame by touching or dragging across the screen. 1Camera Basics 2Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3Other Shooting Modes 4P Mode 5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide
62 Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect Still Images Movies This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired. 1 Choose []. zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects (Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and choose []. 2 Choose an effect level. z Turn the [] ring to choose an effect level. z A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Making Subjects Stand Out (Background Defocus) Still Images Movies You can shoot subjects so that they stand out from the background. Two consecutive images are captured with settings optimized for background defocus. The background is defocused through lens effects and subject- and scene-based image processing. 1 Choose []. zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects (Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and choose []. 2 Shoot. z Hold the camera steady as you shoot. Two consecutive images are captured when you press the shutter button all the way down. zA blinking [] icon indicates that the images could not be processed. ● Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from obtaining the desired results. ●For the best results with this effect, try shooting close to the subject, and ensure ample distance between the subject and background. ●There may be a delay after shooting before you can shoot again. ●To adjust the effect level, turn the [] ring. 1Camera Basics 2Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3Other Shooting Modes 4P Mode 5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide
63 Special Modes for Other Purposes Auto Shooting after Face Detection (Smart Shutter) Still Images Movies Auto Shooting after Smile Detection Still Images Movies The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you pressing the shutter button. 1 Choose []. zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 55) and choose [], and then press the [] button. z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] dial to choose [], and then press the [] button. z The camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Smile Detection on] is displayed. 2 Aim the camera at a person. zEach time the camera detects a smile, it will shoot after the lamp lights up. zTo pause smile detection, press the [] button. Press the [] button again to resume detection. ● Switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the camera will continue shooting each time a smile is detected. Shooting in Monochrome Still Images Movies Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. 1 Choose []. zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects (Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and choose []. 2 Choose a color tone. z Turn the [] ring to choose a color tone. zA preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. B/W Black and white shots. Sepia Sepia tone shots. Blue Blue and white shots. 1Camera Basics 2Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3Other Shooting Modes 4P Mode 5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide
64 3 Press the shutter button all the way down. zThe camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Wink to take picture] is displayed. zThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. 4 Face the camera and wink. zThe camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting a wink by the person whose face is inside the frame. zTo cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the [ ] button. ● If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately. ●Winking may not be detected if eyes are obscured by hair, a hat, or glasses. ●Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as a wink. ●If winking is not detected, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. ●To change the number of shots, press the [][] buttons after choosing [] in step 1. [Blink Detection] ( = 51) is only available for the final shot. ● If no one is in the shooting area when the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shooting area and winks. ●You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [] in steps 1 – 2 of “Specific Scenes” ( = 55), touching [] to access the setting screen, touching [], and then touching the same option or []. ● You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button. ●The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera and open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible. ●To change the number of shots, press the [][] buttons after choosing [] in step 1. [Blink Detection] ( = 51) is only available for the final shot. ● You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [] in steps 1 – 2 of “Specific Scenes” ( = 55), touching [] to access the setting screen, touching [], and then touching the same option or []. Using the Wink Self-Timer Still Images Movies Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down. The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected. 1 Choose []. z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 55) and choose [], and then press the [] button. z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] dial to choose [], and then press the [] button. 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. z On the screen, touch the face of the person who will wink to choose it (Touch AF), and then press the shutter button halfway. z Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face of the person who will wink. 1Camera Basics 2Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3Other Shooting Modes 4P Mode 5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide
65 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera. zAfter the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp will remain lit.) About two seconds later, the camera will shoot. zTo cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the [ ] button. ● Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. ●To change the number of shots, press the [][] buttons after choosing [] in step 1. [Blink Detection] ( = 51) is only available for the final shot. ● You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [] in steps 1 – 2 of “Specific Scenes” ( = 55), touching [] to access the setting screen, touching [], and then touching the same option or []. Using the Face Self-Timer Still Images Movies The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area ( = 84). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots. 1 Choose []. z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 55) and choose [], and then press the [] button. z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] dial to choose [], and then press the [] button. 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. z Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face you focus on and white frames around other faces. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down. zThe camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at camera to start count down] is displayed. zThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. 1Camera Basics 2Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3Other Shooting Modes 4P Mode 5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide
66 5 Have the person stay still until the lamp blinks. zThe person you are shooting should stay still until the lamp blinks three times after the third shot, which may take up to about two seconds. zAll the shots are combined to create a single image. ● Under some shooting conditions, images may not look as expected. ●For better shots, have the person stand away from illumination such as street lights, and make sure the flash is raised. ●There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes the images. ●To avoid blurry shots, make sure the person you shoot in steps 4 – 5 stays still. Shooting Starry Skies (Star) Shooting People against Starry Skies (Star Portrait) Still Images Movies Capture beautiful shots of people against starry skies. After initially firing the flash to capture the person, the camera shoots twice without flash. The three images are combined into a single image and processed to make the stars more prominent. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” ( = 196). 1 Choose []. z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 55) and choose [], and then press the [] button. z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] dial to choose [], and then press the [] button. z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted. 2 Raise the flash. zMove the [] switch. 3 Secure the camera. zMount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. 4 Shoot. zPress the shutter button. The flash fires as the camera takes the first shot. zThe second and third shots are now taken, without firing the flash. 1Camera Basics 2Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3Other Shooting Modes 4P Mode 5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide
67 Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies (Star Nightscape) Still Images Movies Capture impressive shots of starry skies above night scenes. Starlight in the image is automatically enhanced, making starry skies look beautiful. 1 Choose []. zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 55) and choose [], and then press the [] button. z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] dial to choose [], and then press the [] button. z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted. 2 Secure the camera. zMount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. 3 Shoot. ● There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes the images. ●For easier viewing, try choosing MENU ► [] tab ► [Night Display] ► [On] ( = 92) before shooting. ● To adjust subject brightness, try changing the flash exposure compensation ( = 89). ● To adjust background brightness, try changing the exposure compensation ( = 74). However, images may not look as expected under some shooting conditions, and the person should stay still in steps 4 – 5, which may take up to about 15 seconds. ● To capture more stars and brighter starlight, choose MENU (= 30) ► [] tab ► [Star Portrait Settings] ► [Star Visibility] ► [Prominent]. However, images may not look as expected under some shooting conditions, and the person should stay still in steps 4 – 5, which may take up to about 8 seconds. ● To make stars brighter, choose MENU ( = 30) ► [] tab ► [Star Emphasis] ► [Sharp]. To emphasize the bright stars in a starry sky, set [Star Emphasis] to [Soft]. This setting can produce eye-catching shots by enlarging bright stars while de-emphasizing dimmer stars. To disable starlight processing, select [Off]. ● You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [] in steps 1 – 2 of “Specific Scenes” ( = 55), touching [] to access the setting screen, touching [], and then touching the same option or []. 1Camera Basics 2Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3Other Shooting Modes 4P Mode 5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide
68 2 Specify the duration of the shooting session. zTurn the [] ring to choose the shooting duration. 3 Secure the camera. z Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. 4 Shoot. zPress the shutter button all the way down. [Busy] is displayed briefly, and then shooting begins. zDo not disturb the camera while shooting. zTo cancel shooting, press the shutter button all the way down again. Note that cancellation may take up to about 60 seconds. ● If the camera runs out of battery power, shooting stops and a composite image created from the images up to that point is saved. ●There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes the images. ●For easier viewing, try choosing MENU ► [] tab ► [Night Display] ► [On] ( = 92) before shooting. ● Try switching to manual focus mode ( = 81) to more accurately specify the focal position before shooting. ● You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [] in steps 1 – 2 of “Specific Scenes” ( = 55), touching [] to access the setting screen, touching [], and then touching the same option or []. ● For easier viewing, try choosing MENU ► [] tab ► [Night Display] ► [On] ( = 92) before shooting. ● To make stars brighter, choose MENU ( = 30) ► [] tab ► [Star Emphasis] ► [Sharp]. To emphasize the bright stars in a starry sky, set [Star Emphasis] to [Soft]. This setting can produce eye-catching shots by enlarging bright stars while de-emphasizing dimmer stars. To disable starlight processing, select [Off]. ● Try switching to manual focus mode ( = 81) to more accurately specify the focal position before shooting. ● You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [] in steps 1 – 2 of “Specific Scenes” ( = 55), touching [] to access the setting screen, touching [], and then touching the same option or []. Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails) Still Images Movies Streaks created by the movement of stars through the sky are recorded in a single image. After determining the shutter speed and number of shots, the camera shoots continuously. A shooting session can last up to about two hours. Check the battery level in advance. 1 Choose []. z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 55) and choose [], and then press the [] button. z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] dial to choose [], and then press the [] button. z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted. 1Camera Basics 2Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3Other Shooting Modes 4P Mode 5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide
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5 Shoot.
zPress the movie button. [Busy] is
displayed briefly, and then shooting
begins.
zDo not disturb the camera while shooting.
zTo cancel shooting, press the movie
button again. Note that cancellation may
take up to about 60 seconds.
zThe camera operates in Eco mode
(= 153) while shooting.
Item
Options Details
Effect
Choose movie effects, such
as star trails.
Shot Interval 15 sec., 30 sec.,
1 min. Choose the interval between
each shot.
Frame Rate
Choose the movie frame
rate.
Shooting Time 60
min., 90 min.,
120 min.,
Unlimited Choose the length of the
recording session. To record
until the battery runs out,
choose [Unlimited].
Estimated playback time based on shooting interval and frame rate (for a
one-hour session)
Interval between Shots Frame Rate Playback Time
15 sec.
16 sec.
15 sec.
8 sec.
30 sec.
8 sec.
30 sec.
4 sec.
1 min.
4 sec.
1 min.
2 sec.
Shooting Movies of Star Movement (Star Time-Lapse Movie)
Still Images Movies
By recording a time-lapse movie that combines images shot at a specified
interval, you can create movies with fast-moving stars. You can adjust the
shooting interval and recording duration as needed.
Note that each session takes a long time, and requires many shots. Check
the battery level and memory card space in advance.
1 Choose [].
z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 55) and choose [], and then
press the [] button.
z Press the [][] buttons or turn the []
dial to choose [], and then press the
[] button.
z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and
cannot be adjusted.
2 Configure movie settings.
zPress the [] button.
zPress the [][] buttons or turn the []
dial to choose an item. Choose the desired
option by pressing the [
][] buttons, and
then press the [] button.
3 Secure the camera.
z Mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
4 Check the brightness.
zPress the shutter button all the way down
to shoot a single still image.
zSwitch to Playback mode ( = 103) and
check image brightness.
z To adjust brightness, turn the exposure
compensation dial and change the
exposure level. Check brightness again
by taking another shot.
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Index
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
70 Adjusting Colors Still Images Movies Colors can be manually adjusted in [] mode. 1 Choose a shooting mode. zChoose [] (= 66), [] (= 67), [] ( = 68), or [] (= 69). 2 Choose color adjustment. z Press the [] button, and then choose [] in the menu ( = 29). 3 Adjust the setting. z Turn the [] ring or press the [][] buttons to adjust the correction level for B and A, and then press the [ ] button. z Once the setting is complete, [] is displayed. ● B represents blue and A, amber. ●Skin tones remain the same when you adjust colors in [] mode. ●Advanced settings can be accessed by pressing the [] button when the screen in step 2 is displayed ( = 79). ● You can also choose the correction level by touching or dragging the bar in step 2. ●Advanced settings can be accessed by touching [] when the screen in step 2 is displayed ( = 79). ● There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes the images. ●If the camera runs out of battery power or memory card space, shooting stops and a movie created from the images up to that point is saved. ●A shooting interval of [1 min.] is not available with these effects: [], [], [], or []. ●Sound is not recorded. ● For easier viewing, try choosing MENU ► [] tab ► [Night Display] ► [On] (= 92) before shooting. ● You can also access the screen in step 2 by choosing MENU (= 30) ► [] tab ► [Star Time-Lapse Movie Setting]. ● To save each shot collected before the movie is created, choose MENU ( = 30) ► [] tab ► [Save Stills] ► [On]. Note that these individual images are managed as a single group, and during playback, only the first image is displayed. To indicate that the image is part of a group, [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. If you erase a grouped image ( = 116), all images in the group are also erased. Be careful when erasing images. ● Try switching to manual focus mode ( = 81) to more accurately specify the focal position before shooting. ● Even if you specify [Unlimited] in [Shooting Time] and use an AC adapter kit (sold separately, = 159), shooting will stop after about 8 hours, at most. ● You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [] in steps 1 – 2 of “Specific Scenes” ( = 55), touching [] to access the setting screen, touching [], and then touching the same option or []. 1Camera Basics 2Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3Other Shooting Modes 4P Mode 5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide