Canon PowerShot G5X, User Manual

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Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index
Advanced Guide
Recording Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown
before Shooting
.........................................................................55
Customizing Camera Operation ............................................. 55
Preventing the AF-Assist Beam from Firing ...............................55
Preventing the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp from Lighting Up ......56
Changing the Image Display Style after Shots ..........................56
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots ...................56
Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots .........................57
Other Shooting Modes .................................................... 58
Applying Effects Automatically (Creative Shot) ...................... 58
Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot ........................... 58
Choosing Effects ....................................................................... 59
Recording Movies with a Variety of Effects ................................ 59
Creative Shot Movie Playback .............................................. 59
Specific Scenes ...................................................................... 60
Applying Special Effects ......................................................... 61
Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings (Self Portrait) ...........61
Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) ...........62
Adding Artistic Effects ............................................................63
Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic) ....................................63
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) ............63
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) .............64
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time
(for One-Minute Clips)
...........................................................64
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) ...........65
Making Subjects Stand Out (Background Defocus) ..................65
Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect ..............................................66
Shooting in Monochrome ...........................................................66
Special Modes for Other Purposes ........................................ 67
Shooting Starry Skies (Star) ......................................................67
Shooting People against Starry Skies (Star Portrait) ............67
On-Screen Frames ....................................................................41
Common, Convenient Features ............................................. 41
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) ..........................41
Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) ........................42
Using the Self-Timer ..................................................................42
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake .......................43
Customizing the Self-Timer ...................................................43
Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) ....................43
Continuous Shooting .................................................................44
Image Display during Playback .............................................44
Using Face ID ......................................................................... 45
Personal Information .................................................................45
Registering Face ID Information ................................................46
Shooting ....................................................................................47
Checking and Editing Registered Information ........................... 48
Overwriting and Adding Face Information ............................. 48
Erasing Registered Information ............................................. 49
Image Customization Features .............................................. 50
Changing the Aspect Ratio ........................................................50
Changing Image Quality ............................................................50
Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps ...........51
Changing Movie Image Quality .................................................51
For NTSC Video ....................................................................51
For PAL Video ........................................................................52
Helpful Shooting Features ...................................................... 52
Using the Dual Axis Electronic Level .........................................52
Magnifying the Area in Focus ....................................................53
Checking for Closed Eyes .........................................................53
Deactivating Auto Level .............................................................54
Changing the IS Mode Settings .................................................54
Deactivating Image Stabilization ...........................................54