Canon G5 X Mark II User Guide

Advanced User Guide

Contents

Camera Basics

Shooting

Playback

Wireless Features

Function Settings

Accessories

Appendix

Index

ENGLISH

CEL-SX5ZA210 © CANON INC. 2019

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information

z Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images

were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries

and a󰀩liates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be

recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

z The user’s unauthorized photographing or recording (video and/or

sound) of people or copyrighted materials may invade the privacy of

such people and/or may violate others’ legal rights, including copyright and other intellectual property rights. Note that restrictions may apply

even when such photographing or recording is intended solely for

personal use.

z For information on camera warranty or Customer Support, please refer

to the warranty information provided with your camera User Manual Kit.

z Although the screen is produced under extremely high-precision

manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective

or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera

damage or a󰀨ect recorded images.

z When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become

warm. This does not indicate damage.

Introduction

z To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title along the

right side of the top page.

z For basic page navigation, click the icons at the bottom of each page.

: Go to the top page : Return to the previous page : Go back a page

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z Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.

z Tabs such as

instructions. Some features are also available in other modes.

: Important information, or tips for expert use

identify which modes are used in the shooting

z Text Conventions

z In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera

buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.

z The following camera controls are represented by icons.

z On-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets.

z Numbers in some gures and illustrations correspond to numbers in the

steps.

z= xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents

a page number)

z For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as

the “memory card”.

Contents

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ..................................... 2

Introduction .................................................................................. 3

Text Conventions .............................................................................3

Common Camera Operations .................................................... 13

Safety Instructions ...................................................................... 16

Camera Basics ................................................................. 19

Getting Ready ............................................................................ 20

Attaching the Strap ........................................................................20

Charging the Battery Pack .............................................................21

Preparing a Memory Card .............................................................22

Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card ..............23

Setting the Date, Time, Time Zone, and Language ....................... 25

Holding the Camera ................................................................... 27

Trying the Camera Out ............................................................... 28

Shooting ........................................................................................28

Viewing ..........................................................................................30

Part Names ................................................................................ 31

Front ..............................................................................................31

Back ...............................................................................................32

Viewfinder .................................................................................. 33

Adjusting the Screen Angle ........................................................ 34

Tilting the Screen Downward .........................................................34

Tilting the Screen Upward .............................................................34

Indicator Display ......................................................................... 35

Setting a Shooting Mode ............................................................ 36

Configuring Camera Features .................................................... 37

Quick Control Screen ....................................................................37

Menu Screen .................................................................................39

Features Available on the Quick Control Screen ....................... 41

Menu Settings ............................................................................ 42

Shooting Mode Screen ............................................................... 44

Frames on the Shooting Screen ................................................ 45

Shooting Display Options ........................................................... 46

Playback Display Options .......................................................... 47

Touch Operation ......................................................................... 48

Choosing Subjects .........................................................................48

Quick Control Screen ....................................................................49

Menu Screen .................................................................................50

Viewing ..........................................................................................52

On-Screen Keyboard ................................................................. 54

Shooting ............................................................................ 55

Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings

(Auto Mode/Hybrid Auto Mode) .................................................. 56

Image Stabilization Icons ...............................................................59

Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode .......................................................60

Shooting Specific Scenes (Special Scene Mode) ...................... 61

Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings (Self Portrait Mode) ..... 65

Shooting Panoramas (Panorama Mode) ....................................... 66

Capturing Subjects Against Flowing Backgrounds

(Panning Mode) .............................................................................68

Shooting People against Starry Skies (Star Portrait Mode) ........... 69

Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies

(Star Nightscape Mode) .................................................................72

Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails Mode) .......................................... 74

Recording Movies of Star Movement

(Star Time-Lapse Movie Mode) .....................................................76

Shooting with Image Effects (Creative Filters Mode) ................. 80

Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) .................85

Recording a Variety of Movies (Movie Mode) ............................ 86

Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Speeds and

Aperture Values (Movie Manual Exposure) ...................................87

Recording HDR Movies .................................................................88

Shooting in Program AE (P Mode) ............................................. 89

Shooting at Specific Shutter Speeds (Tv Mode) ........................ 90

Shooting at Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode) ....................... 91

Shooting at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values

(M Mode) .................................................................................... 92

Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb) ................................................... 94

Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) .......................... 95

Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ....................... 96

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) ...................................................... 97

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ................................................ 98

Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking) ..........................100

Shooting with AF Lock .............................................................. 101

Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) ....................... 102

Changing Image Quality ........................................................... 103

Capturing in RAW Format ............................................................103

Changing the Aspect Ratio ....................................................... 105

Changing the Image Display Period after Shots ...................... 106

Changing the Flash Mode ........................................................ 107

Locking Brightness / Exposure in Flash Photography

(FE Lock) .................................................................................. 108

Configuring Flash Settings ........................................................11 0

Adjusting Flash Exposure Compensation .................................... 11 0

Adjusting Flash Output ................................................................ 111

Changing the Flash Timing .......................................................... 112

Reducing Red-Eye ...................................................................... 11 2

Configuring Safety FE ................................................................. 11 3

Continuous Shooting .................................................................11 4

Using the Self-Timer .................................................................115

Shooting in RAW Burst Mode ...................................................116

Adding a Date Stamp ................................................................11 8

Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............11 9

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) .................................120

Changing the ISO Speed for Stills ........................................... 122

Changing the ISO Speed Range ................................................. 122

Adjusting ISO Auto Range ...........................................................123

Setting the Minimum Shutter Speed for ISO Auto .......................123

Changing the ISO Speed for Movies ........................................ 125

Changing the ISO Speed Range ................................................. 125

Adjusting the Maximum ISO Auto Setting ....................................126

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast

(Auto Lighting Optimizer) ......................................................... 127

Shooting Bright Subjects (Highlight Tone Priority) ................... 128

Adjusting ND Filter Settings ..................................................... 129

Changing the Metering Method ................................................ 130

Setting the Metering Timer ....................................................... 131

Configuring Exposure Simulation ............................................. 132

Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance) ............................... 133

Custom White Balance ................................................................135

Customizing Colors (Picture Style) .......................................... 137

Customizing Picture Styles ...................................................... 139

Saving Customized Picture Styles ........................................... 142

Reducing Noise in High-ISO Shooting ..................................... 143

Using Multi Shot Noise Reduction ...............................................143

Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) ................... 145

Configuring Touch & Drag AF ................................................... 146

Shooting with the Electronic Shutter ........................................ 147

Shooting with Servo AF ............................................................ 148

Choosing the AF Method .......................................................... 149

Moving the AF Point ....................................................................150

Changing the Focus Setting ..................................................... 151

Configuring the AF-Assist Beam .............................................. 152

Continuous Shooting as the Focal Distance is Changed

(Focus Bracketing) ................................................................... 153

Fine-Tuning the Focus ............................................................. 156

Changing the IS Mode Settings ............................................... 157

Correcting Severe Camera Shake ............................................... 158

Using Auto Level ...................................................................... 159

Using Digital Tele-Converter .................................................... 160

Changing Movie Recording Size .............................................. 161

Recording Movies for Slow-Motion Playback

(High Frame Rate) .......................................................................162

Configuring Sound Recording Settings .................................... 163

Wind Filter ...................................................................................163

Attenuator ....................................................................................163

Configuring Movie Servo AF .................................................... 164

Using Auto Slow Shutter .......................................................... 165

Miniature Model Effect in Movies (Miniature Effect Movie) ...... 166

Recording Video Snapshots ..................................................... 168

Recording Time-Lapse Movies ................................................. 170

Configuring Information Display for HDMI Output .................... 172

Setting the Type of Digest Movie ............................................. 173

Playback .......................................................................... 174

Viewing ..................................................................................... 175

Magnifying Images ................................................................... 177

Viewing Digest Movies ............................................................. 178

Finding Images in an Index ...................................................... 179

Editing Movies .......................................................................... 180

Removing the Beginning/End of Movies ...................................... 180

Extracting Frames of 4K Movies as Stills ....................................182

Editing Digest Movies ..................................................................183

Extracting Stills from RAW Burst Images ................................. 185

Protecting Images .................................................................... 187

Protecting Multiple Images ..........................................................188

Rotating Images ....................................................................... 190

Erasing Images ........................................................................ 191

Erasing Multiple Images at Once ................................................. 192

Adding Images to Print Orders (DPOF) ................................... 194

Printing Images Added to the Print Order (DPOF) ......................195

Adding Images to a Photobook ................................................ 196

Applying Filter Effects to Images (Creative Filters) .................. 197

Processing RAW Images ......................................................... 198

Correcting Red-Eye .................................................................. 200

Combining Video Snapshots .................................................... 201

Cropping ................................................................................... 203

Resizing Images ....................................................................... 205

Rating Images .......................................................................... 206

Viewing Slideshows ................................................................. 207

Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions ....................... 208

Using the Control Ring to Find Images .................................... 209

Customizing Playback Information Display .............................. 210

Starting Playback from the Last Image Displayed ....................2 11

Wireless Features .......................................................... 212

Available Wireless Features ..................................................... 213

Saving Camera Images to a Smartphone ................................ 215

Connecting to Smartphones via Wi-Fi with the Wi-Fi Button ....... 220

Restricting Image Viewing ...........................................................222

Features Used with Smartphones ............................................ 223

Sending Images to a Smartphone Automatically as You Shoot ...223

Shooting Remotely as You View a Live Image

on the Smartphone ......................................................................223

Controlling the Camera from a Smartphone ................................ 224

Geotagging Images as You Shoot ............................................... 224

Connecting to Printers via Wi-Fi ............................................... 226

Establishing a Connection via an Access Point ...........................228

Sending Images to a Computer Automatically ......................... 230

Uploading Images to Web Services ......................................... 234

Registering Web Services ...........................................................234

Uploading Images to Web Services.............................................238

Reconnecting via Wi-Fi ............................................................ 239

Ending Wi-Fi Connections ........................................................ 240

Clearing Information of Devices Paired via Bluetooth .............. 241

Changing or Deleting Connection Settings .............................. 242

Function Settings ........................................................... 243

Selecting and Creating Folders ................................................ 244

Changing File Numbering ........................................................ 245

Configuring Auto Rotation of Vertical Images........................... 246

Formatting Memory Cards ....................................................... 247

Setting Start-up Screen Display ............................................... 249

Using Eco Mode ....................................................................... 250

Adjusting Power-Saving Features ............................................ 251

Adjusting Screen Brightness .................................................... 252

Switching the Color of Screen Information ............................... 253

Adjusting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ................................ 254

Changing the Language ........................................................... 255

Lens Retraction Timing ............................................................ 256

Setting the Video System ......................................................... 257

Adjusting the Touch-Screen Panel ........................................... 258

Adjusting Beeping .................................................................... 259

Adjusting the Volume ............................................................... 260

Setting the HDMI Output Resolution ........................................ 261

RAW Playback on an HDR TV ................................................. 262

Customizing Shooting Information Display .............................. 263

Setting a Priority for Shooting Display Performance ................ 264

Customizing the Viewfinder Shooting Screen .......................... 265

Setting the Display Mode ......................................................... 266

Setting Reverse Display ........................................................... 267

Metric / Non-Metric Display ...................................................... 268

Configuring the Feature Guide ................................................. 269

Configuring Custom Functions ................................................. 270

Customizing Buttons ....................................................................271

Custom Shooting Modes (C Mode) .......................................... 273

Restoring Default Camera Settings .......................................... 275

Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images ................. 276

Downloading Manuals/Software from a QR Code ................... 277

Displaying Certification Logos .................................................. 278

Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu) ..... 279

Renaming My Menu Tabs ............................................................280

Deleting a My Menu Tab ..............................................................280

Deleting All My Menu Tabs ..........................................................281

Deleting All Added Items .............................................................. 281

Customizing My Menu Display ....................................................281

Accessories .................................................................... 282

Optional Accessories ................................................................ 283

Power Supplies ............................................................................283

Others ..........................................................................................284

Printers ........................................................................................284

Using Optional Accessories ..................................................... 285

Playback on a TV.........................................................................285

Using a USB Power Adapter to Charge/Power the Camera ........287

Shooting Remotely ......................................................................289

Saving Images to a Computer .................................................. 291

Printing Images ........................................................................ 292

Appendix ......................................................................... 294

Handling Precautions ............................................................... 295

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 296

On-Screen Information ............................................................. 300

When Shooting ............................................................................300

During Playback ..........................................................................302

Precautions for Wireless Features ........................................... 304

Security Precautions ....................................................................305

Third-Party Software ................................................................ 306

Personal Information and Security Precautions ....................... 309

Trademarks and Licensing ....................................................... 310

Disclaimer ................................................................................ 312

Index ........................................................................................ 313

Common Camera Operations

Shoot

z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode)

28, =

z Shoot yourself under optimal settings (Self Portrait)

z Shoot panoramas (Panoramic Shot)

Shooting people well

Portraits

(

61)

Matching specic scenes

Handheld Night

Scene

(

61)

Applying special e󰀨ects

Smooth Skin

(

61)

Fireworks

(

61)

Monochrome

(

80)

HDR Backlight

Control

(

61)

Background Defocus

(

80)

Food

(

61)

Soft Focus

(

80)

Fish-Eye E󰀨ect

(

80)

Like Watercolor Paintings

(

80)

Toy Camera E󰀨ect

(

80)

z Focus on faces

28, =

61, =

z Without using the ash (Flash O󰀨)

107

z Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer)

115

z Add a date stamp

118

z Movie clips and photos together

z Convey a sense of speed with a blurred background

z Shoot starry skies

69, =

72, =

Miniature E󰀨ect

(

85, =

149

74, =

166)

View

z View images

30, =

174

z Automatic playback (Slide Show)

207

z On a TV

285

z Browse through images quickly

179

z Erase images

191

Record/View Movies

z Record movies

28, =

z View movies

z Print pictures

292

Save

z Save images to a computer

291

Use Wi-Fi Features

z Send images to a smartphone

215, =

223

z Print pictures

226

z Share images online

234

z Send images to a computer

230

Safety Instructions

z Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely.

z Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of the product or

others.

WARNING

z Keep the product out of the reach of young children.

A strap wrapped around a person’s neck may result in strangulation.

z Use only power sources specied in this instruction manual for use with the product.

z Do not disassemble or modify the product.

z Do not expose the product to strong shocks or vibration.

z Do not touch any exposed internal parts.

z Stop using the product in any case of unusual circumstances such as the presence

of smoke or a strange smell.

z Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine or paint thinner to clean the

product.

z Do not get the product wet. Do not insert foreign objects or liquids into the product.

z Do not use the product where ammable gases may be present.

This may cause electric shock, explosion or re.

z Observe the following instructions when using commercially available batteries or

provided battery packs.

- Use batteries/battery packs only with their specied product.

- Do not heat batteries/battery packs or expose them to re.

- Do not charge batteries/battery packs using non-authorized battery chargers.

- Do not expose the terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallic pins or other metal objects.

- Do not use leaking batteries/battery packs.

- When disposing of batteries/battery packs, insulate the terminals with tape or other means.

This may cause electric shock, explosion or re. If a battery/battery pack leaks and the material contacts your skin or clothing, ush the exposed area thoroughly with running water. In case of eye contact, ush thoroughly with copious amounts of clean running water and seek immediate medical assistance.

Denotes the risk of serious injury or death.

z Observe the following instructions when using a battery charger or AC adapter.

- Periodically remove any dust buildup from the power plug and power outlet using a dry cloth.

- Do not plug in or unplug the product with wet hands.

- Do not use the product if the power plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.

- Do not expose the power plug and terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallic pins or other metal objects.

- Do not touch the battery charger or AC adapter connected to a power outlet during lightning storms.

- Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not damage, break or modify the power cord.

- Do not wrap the product in cloth or other materials when in use or shortly after use when the product is still warm in temperature.

- Do not leave the product connected to a power source for long periods of time.

This may cause electric shock, explosion or re.

z Do not allow the product to maintain contact with the same area of skin for extended

periods of time during use.

This may result in low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness and blistering,

even if the product does not feel hot. The use of a tripod or similar equipment is recommended when using the product in hot places and for people with circulation

problems or less sensitive skin.

z Follow any indications to turn o󰀨 the product in places where its use is forbidden.

Not doing so may cause other equipment to malfunction due to the e󰀨ect of

electromagnetic waves and even result in accidents.

CAUTION

z Do not re the ash near the eyes.

It may hurt the eyes.

z Strap is intended for use on the body only. Hanging the strap with any product

attached on a hook or other object may damage the product. Also, do not shake the product or expose the product to strong impacts.

z Do not apply strong pressure on the lens or allow an object to hit it.

This may cause injury or damage to the product.

z Flash emits high temperatures when red. Keep ngers, any other part of your body,

and objects away from the ash unit while taking pictures.

This may cause burns or malfunction of the ash.

z Do not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.

The product may become extremely hot/cold and cause burns or injury when touched.

z If any abnormal skin reaction or irritation occurs during or following the use of this

product, refrain from further use and get medical advice/attention.

Denotes the risk of injury.

CAUTION

z Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an

intense articial light source.

Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.

z When using the camera on a sandy beach or at a windy location, be careful not to

allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

z Wipe o󰀨 any dust, grime, or other foreign matter on the ash with a cotton swab or

cloth.

The heat emitted from the ash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the product to malfunction.

z Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not using the product.

Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage.

z Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other

insulators.

Contacting other metal materials may lead to re or explosions.

z Unplug any battery charger used with the product when not in use. Do not cover with

a cloth or other objects when in use.

Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in re.

z Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets.

Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion, resulting in

product damage or re.

z If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that have di󰀨erent levels

of charge together, and do not use old and new batteries together. Do not insert the

batteries with the + and – terminals reversed.

This may cause the product to malfunction.

z When card reading/writing is in progress, do not turn the camera o󰀨, open the

memory card/battery cover, or shake or hit the camera.

Doing so may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card.

z Do not force the memory card into the camera facing the wrong way.

This could damage the camera.

Denotes the possibility of property damage.

Camera Basics

Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and

playback.

Getting Ready

z Attaching the Strap

(1)

(2)

Attach the included strap to the strap mount.

z The strap can also be attached to the left

side of the camera.

z Charging the Battery Pack

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

z To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge

it continuously for more than 24 hours.

z The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz).

For power outlets in a di󰀨erent format, use a commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for

traveling, which may damage the battery pack.

z Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when they are not

used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately before) the day of use.

Insert the battery pack in the

charger.

Charge the battery pack.

z Lamp colors

- Charging: Orange

- Fully charged: Green

Remove the battery pack.

z Preparing a Memory Card

Use the following memory cards (sold separately), in any capacity.

z SD memory cards*

z SDHC memory cards*1*

z SDXC memory cards*1*2

*1 Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards

have been veried to work with the camera.

*2 UHS-I memory cards are also supported.

z Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack and

Memory Card

Open the cover.

(2)

(1)

Insert the battery pack.

(2)

(1)

To remove:

Insert the memory card.

(1)

(2)

To remove:

Close the cover.

(2)

(1)

z If you insert the battery pack facing the wrong way, it cannot be locked into

the correct position. Always conrm that the battery pack is facing the right

way and locks when inserted.

z Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device,

you should format the card with this camera.

z Recording is not possible on memory cards with a write-protect switch

when the switch is in the locked position. Slide the switch to unlock it.

z If [Change the battery pack] is displayed, change the battery pack after the

camera turns o󰀨 automatically.

z Setting the Date, Time, Time Zone, and

Language

Turn the camera on.

Set the time zone.

z / buttons or dial to choose a time

zone →

dial to choose [OK] →

button

/ buttons or dial to choose a time

button → / buttons or

button

Set the date and time.

z / buttons or dial to choose the date

or time →

dial to adjust → button

button → / buttons or

z Choose [OK] →

Set the display language.

z / buttons to choose [Language ] →

button

/ / / buttons to choose a language

button

→

z Set the current date, time, and zone correctly if the [Date/Time/Zone]

screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify

this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.

z To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), set [

Time/Zone] screen.

z If the date/time/zone settings have been cleared, set them again correctly.

button

] to [ ] on the [Date/

Holding the Camera

z Place the strap around your wrist.

z When shooting, keep your arms close to

your body and hold the camera securely

to prevent it from moving. If you have

raised the ash, do not rest your ngers

on it.

Trying the Camera Out

Try out the camera by turning it on, shooting some stills or movies, and then viewing them.

z Shooting

Turn the camera on.

z To turn the camera o󰀨, press the ON/OFF

button again.

Enter mode.

Zoom in or out, as needed.

z Move the zoom lever as you watch the

screen.

When using the flash:

Focus (press halfway).

z The camera beeps after focusing.

z An AF point is displayed around positions

in focus.

Shoot (press fully).

When recording movies:

z [ REC] is displayed during recording.

z To stop movie recording, press the movie

recording button again.

z Viewing

Press the button.

Choose images.

z Movies are labeled with [ ].

Playing movies:

z button (twice)

z Press the / buttons to adjust the

volume.

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