Canon G3x Owners Manual

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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 [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 61) 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, and then choose 
the desired option.
3 Secure the camera.
 z Mount the camera on a tripod or take 
other measures to keep it still.
2 Specify the duration of the shooting 
session.
 zTurn the [] dial 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 ► [2] tab ► [Night 
Display] ► [On] ( = 161) before shooting. ●
Try switching to manual focus mode ( = 86) 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” ( = 61), touching [] to access 
the setting screen, touching [], and then touching the same 
option or [].
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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Estimated playback time based on shooting interval and frame rate 
(for a one-hour session)
Interval between ShotsFrame Rate
Playback Time
NTSC PA L
15 sec.
16 sec.
15 sec.
8 sec.
30 sec.
8 sec.
30 sec.
4 sec.
1 min.
4 sec.
1 min.
2 sec.
 ● 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 [].
4 Check the brightness.
 zPress the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot a single still image.
 zSwitch to Playback mode ( = 106) and 
check image brightness.
 z To adjust brightness, turn the exposure 
compensation dial and change the 
exposure level on the shooting screen. 
Check brightness again by taking another 
shot.
5 Shoot.
 z Press 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 
(= 161) 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
,  (NTSC),  (PAL) 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].
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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Adjusting Colors
 Still Images  Movies
Colors can be manually adjusted in [] mode.
1 Choose a shooting mode.
 zChoose [] (= 70), [] (= 70), or 
[] ( = 71).
2 Choose color adjustment.
 z
Press the [] button, and then choose 
[] in the menu ( = 30).
3 Adjust the setting.
 z
Turn the [] dial 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. ●Advanced settings can be accessed by pressing the [] 
button when the screen in step 2 is displayed ( = 84).
 ●
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 ( = 84).
 ●
Sound is not recorded. ●For easier viewing, try choosing MENU ► [2] tab ► [Night 
Display] ► [On] ( = 161) before shooting. ●
You can also access the screen in step 2 by choosing MENU 
(= 31) ► [5] tab ► [Star Time-Lapse Movie Setting]. ●
To save each shot collected before the movie is created, choose 
MENU ( = 31) ► [5] 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 ( = 118), all images 
in the group are also erased. Be careful when erasing images.
 ● Try switching to manual focus mode ( = 86) to more accurately 
specify the focal position before shooting.
 ● Even if you specify [Unlimited] in [Shooting Time] in step 2 and 
use an AC adapter kit (sold separately,  = 168), 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” ( = 61), touching [] to access 
the setting screen, touching [], and then touching the same 
option or [].
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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Shooting Still Images during Movie Recording
 Still Images  Movies
Shoot still images during movie recording as follows.
1 While shooting a movie, focus on a 
subject.
 zMake sure that [] is displayed, and 
then press the shutter button halfway.
 z Focus and exposure are now readjusted. 
(However, the camera does not beep.)
 zMovie recording will continue.
2 Shoot.
 zPress the shutter button all the way 
down.
 zYour shot will be recorded.
 ● Shooting still images during movie recording may not be possible 
when the memory card’s recording speed is slow, or when there is 
not enough free internal memory.
 -[] (blinking): Image processing for recording is in progress. 
You can shoot when the icon stops blinking.
 - []: Still images cannot be shot.  
In [] mode, [] is displayed during movie recording, and still 
images cannot be shot.
 ● When still images are captured during movie recording, the still 
image and shutter sound are included in the movie.
 ●The flash does not fire. ●Movie recording may stop if shooting still images fills up the 
internal memory.
Recording Various Movies
Recording Movies in [] Mode
 Still Images  Movies
1 Enter [] mode.
 zSet the mode dial to [].
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 30).
 z
Black bars are displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen, and the 
subject is slightly enlarged. The black 
bars indicate image areas not recorded.
2 Configure the settings to suit the 
movie (= 195).
3 Shoot.
 zPress the movie button.
 zTo stop movie recording, press the movie 
button again.
 ● You can also choose the shooting mode by accessing MENU 
(= 31) ► [1] tab ► [Rec. Mode].
 ●
Focus can be adjusted during recording by touching [] and 
turning the [] ring while [] is displayed.
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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Correcting Severe Camera Shake
 Still Images  Movies
Counteract severe camera shake, such as when recording while moving. 
The portion of images displayed changes more than for [Standard], and 
subjects are further enlarged.
 zFollow the steps in “Recording Movies 
with Subjects at the Same Size Shown 
before Recording” ( =
 57) to choose 
[High].
 ● [Dynamic IS] is not available when [IS Mode] is set to [Off]. ●Only [Standard] is available when the movie quality is [] 
(NTSC) or [] (PAL).
 ● During recording of [], [], [], [], 
[], [] or [] movies (with at aspect ratio of 
16:9), still images will have an aspect ratio of []. ● During recording of [] or [] movies (with at 
aspect ratio of 4:3), still images will have an aspect ratio of []. ● [] images are shot when movie and still image aspect ratios do 
not match.
 ● The ISO speed will be [AUTO]. ●When [Dynamic IS] is set to [Standard] ( = 57), a larger area is 
captured than for movies.
Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Recording
 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.
 z Touch [] to lock the exposure.
 zTo unlock the exposure, touch [] again.
2 Adjust the exposure.
 zTurn the exposure compensation dial.
3 Shoot ( = 74).
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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Using the Attenuator
The attenuator can reduce audio distortion in noisy environments. 
However, in quiet environments, it lowers the sound-recording level.
 zAccess the [Sound rec.] screen as 
described in step 1 of “Adjusting the 
Recording Volume” ( =
 76).
 z
Choose [Wind filter/Attenuator], and then 
press the [] button.
 zChoose [Attenuator], and then choose 
[Auto] or [On] ( = 31).
Recording Short Clips
 Still Images  Movies
Apply playback effects to brief clips of a few seconds, such as fast motion, 
slow motion, or replay. Clips recorded in this mode may be included in 
Story Highlights albums ( =
 130).
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 30).
 z
Black bars displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen indicate 
image areas not recorded.
2 Specify the shooting time and 
playback effect.
 zPress the [] button.
 zTurn the [] dial to set the shooting time 
(4 – 6 sec.), and turn the [] dial to set 
the playback effect ( = 77).
3 Shoot (
= 74).
 zA bar showing the elapsed time is 
displayed.
Sound Settings
 Still Images  Movies
Adjusting the Recording Volume
Although the recording level (volume) is automatically adjusted to reduce 
distortion, you can set the level manually to suit the shooting scene.
1 Access the [Sound rec.] screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose 
[Sound rec.] on the [8] tab, and then 
press the [] button ( = 31).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Choose [Sound rec.], and then choose 
[Manual] ( = 31).
 z
Choose [Level] and set the desired 
recording level.
 zTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Auto].
Deactivating the Wind Filter
Noise caused by strong wind can be reduced. However, the recording 
may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind. In 
this case, you can deactivate the wind filter.
 zAccess the [Sound rec.] screen as 
described in step 1 of “Adjusting the 
Recording Volume” ( =
 76).
 z
Choose [Wind filter/Attenuator], and then 
press the [] button.
 zChoose [Wind Filter], and then choose 
[Off] ( = 31).
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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Playback Effects
 2xRecord a clip that is played back in fast motion.
 1xRecord a clip that is played back at normal speed.
 1/2xRecord a clip that is played back in slow motion.
Record a clip that is played back normally before it appears 
to be rewound two seconds to show a replay of the last part. 
During recording, a mark indicating the last two seconds is 
added to the bar showing the elapsed time.
 ●Sound is not recorded in these clips. ●The movie quality is [] (for NTSC) or [] (for PAL) 
( = 54,  = 54) and cannot be changed.
Recording iFrame Movies
 Still Images  Movies
Record movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or 
devices.
1 Choose [].
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 30).
 z
Black bars displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen indicate 
image areas not recorded.
2 Shoot ( = 74).
 ●iFrame is a video format developed by Apple Inc. ●The movie quality is [] (for NTSC) or [] (for PAL) 
( = 54,  = 54) and cannot be changed.
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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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 
(= 79 – = 97), and then shoot.
 ● If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when you press the 
shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are 
displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed 
(=
 80) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark,  = 93), 
which may enable optimum exposure.
 ● Movies can be recorded in [] mode as well, by pressing the 
movie button. However, some  menu ( = 30) and MENU 
( = 31) settings may be automatically adjusted for movie 
recording.
P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
 ● Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode 
dial set to [
] mode.
 ●[]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure
 ●Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes 
other than [
], make sure the function is available in that mode 
( =
 195).
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode  
						

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 ●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 
( =
 30).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
Evaluative For typical shooting conditions, including backlit 
shots. Automatically adjusts exposure to match the 
shooting conditions.
Center 
Weighted 
Avg.Determines the average brightness of light across 
the entire image area, calculated by treating 
brightness in the central area as more important.
Spot
Metering restricted to within the [] (Spot AE Point 
frame). You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to 
the AF frame ( =
 80).
Image Brightness (Exposure)
Adjusting Image Brightness 
(Exposure Compensation)
 Still Images  Movies
The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop 
increments, in a range of -3 to +3.
 z
As you watch the screen, turn the 
exposure compensation dial to adjust 
brightness.
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock)
 Still Images  Movies
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and 
exposure separately.
1 Lock the exposure.
 zAim the camera at the subject to shoot 
with the exposure locked, and then press 
the [
] button.
 z[] is displayed, and the exposure is 
locked.
 z To unlock AE, press the [] button again. 
[] is no longer displayed.
2 Compose the shot and shoot.
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode  
						

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Changing the ISO Speed
 Still Images  Movies
 zPress the [] button and turn the [] 
dial to choose an 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 For shooting outdoors in 
fair weather.
250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800 For shooting in cloudy 
conditions, or at twilight.
1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 
4000, 5000, 6400 For shooting night scenes, 
or in dark rooms.
8000, 10000, 12800
Choose a higher ISO speed for higher sensitivity, or a lower value for lower sensitivity.
 ● To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have 
set the ISO speed to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway.
 ●Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image 
graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject and camera 
shake in some shooting conditions.
 ●The faster shutter speed used at higher ISO speeds reduces 
subject and camera shake and increases the flash range. 
However, shots may look grainy.
 ●You can also set the ISO speed by accessing MENU ( = 31) ► 
[5] tab ► [ISO speed] ► [ISO Speed].
Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame
 Still Images  Movies
1 Set the metering method to [].
 z Follow the steps in “Changing the 
Metering Method” ( = 79) to choose 
[].
2 Configure the setting.
 z Press the [] button, choose [Spot 
AE Point] on the [6] tab, and then 
choose [AF Point] ( = 31).
 z
The Spot AE Point frame will now be 
linked to the movement of the AF frame 
(=
 89).
 ●
Not available when [AF method] is set to [+Tracking] ( = 90).
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode