Canon G7 X Mark III User Guide

Download

Advanced User Guide

Contents

Camera Basics

Shooting

Playback

Wireless Features

Function Settings

Accessories

Appendix

Index

ENGLISH

CT0-D226-C © 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 af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 The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of

camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Customer Support Help Desk.

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 affect 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 : Go forward a page

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 ................................................................... 28

Trying the Camera Out ............................................................... 29

Shooting ........................................................................................29

Viewing ..........................................................................................31

Part Names ................................................................................ 32

Front ..............................................................................................32

Back ...............................................................................................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 with Effects Applied (Creative Assist) .............................60

Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode .......................................................62

Shooting Specific Scenes (Special Scene Mode) ...................... 63

Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings (Self Portrait Mode) ..... 67

Shooting Panoramas (Panorama Mode) ....................................... 68

Capturing Subjects Against Flowing Backgrounds

(Panning Mode) .............................................................................70

Shooting People against Starry Skies (Star Portrait Mode) ........... 71

Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies

(Star Nightscape Mode) .................................................................74

Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails Mode) .......................................... 76

Recording Movies of Star Movement

(Star Time-Lapse Movie Mode) .....................................................78

Shooting with Image Effects (Creative Filters Mode) ................. 82

Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) .................87

Recording a Variety of Movies (Movie Mode) ............................ 88

Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Speeds and

Aperture Values (Movie Manual Exposure) ...................................89

Recording HDR Movies .................................................................90

Shooting in Program AE (P Mode) ............................................. 91

Shooting at Specific Shutter Speeds (Tv Mode) ........................ 92

Shooting at Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode) ....................... 93

Shooting at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values

(M Mode) .................................................................................... 94

Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb) ................................................... 96

Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) .......................... 97

Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ....................... 98

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) ...................................................... 99

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .............................................. 100

Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking) ..........................102

Shooting with AF Lock .............................................................. 103

Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) ....................... 104

Changing Image Quality ........................................................... 105

Capturing in RAW Format ............................................................105

Changing the Aspect Ratio ....................................................... 107

Changing the Image Display Period after Shots ...................... 108

Changing the Flash Mode ........................................................ 109

Locking Brightness / Exposure in Flash Photography

(FE Lock) ...................................................................................11 0

Configuring Flash Settings ........................................................11 2

Adjusting Flash Exposure Compensation .................................... 11 2

Adjusting Flash Output ................................................................ 113

Changing the Flash Timing .......................................................... 114

Reducing Red-Eye ...................................................................... 11 4

Configuring Safety FE ................................................................. 11 5

Continuous Shooting .................................................................11 6

Using the Self-Timer .................................................................117

Shooting in RAW Burst Mode ...................................................118

Adding a Date Stamp ............................................................... 120

Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)........... 121

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) .................................122

Changing the ISO Speed for Stills ........................................... 124

Changing the ISO Speed Range ................................................. 124

Adjusting ISO Auto Range ...........................................................125

Setting the Minimum Shutter Speed for ISO Auto .......................125

Changing the ISO Speed for Movies ........................................ 127

Changing the ISO Speed Range ................................................. 127

Adjusting the Maximum ISO Auto Setting ....................................128

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast

(Auto Lighting Optimizer) ......................................................... 129

Shooting Bright Subjects (Highlight Tone Priority) ................... 130

Adjusting ND Filter Settings ..................................................... 131

Changing the Metering Method ................................................ 132

Setting the Metering Timer ....................................................... 133

Configuring Exposure Simulation ............................................. 134

Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance) ............................... 135

Custom White Balance ................................................................137

Customizing Colors (Picture Style) .......................................... 139

Customizing Picture Styles ...................................................... 141

Saving Customized Picture Styles ........................................... 144

Reducing Noise in High-ISO Shooting ..................................... 145

Using Multi Shot Noise Reduction ............................................... 145

Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) ................... 147

Shooting with the Electronic Shutter ........................................ 148

Shooting with Servo AF ............................................................ 149

Choosing the AF Method .......................................................... 150

Moving the AF Point ....................................................................151

Changing the Focus Setting ..................................................... 152

Configuring the AF-Assist Beam .............................................. 153

Continuous Shooting as the Focal Distance is Changed

(Focus Bracketing) ................................................................... 154

Fine-Tuning the Focus ............................................................. 157

Changing the IS Mode Settings ............................................... 158

Correcting Severe Camera Shake ............................................... 159

Using Auto Level ...................................................................... 160

Using Digital Tele-Converter .................................................... 161

Changing Movie Recording Size .............................................. 162

Recording Movies for Slow-Motion Playback

(High Frame Rate) .......................................................................163

Configuring Sound Recording Settings .................................... 164

Adjusting the Recording Volume .................................................164

Wind Filter ...................................................................................165

Attenuator ....................................................................................165

Configuring Movie Servo AF .................................................... 166

Using Auto Slow Shutter .......................................................... 167

Miniature Model Effect in Movies (Miniature Effect Movie) ...... 168

Recording Video Snapshots ..................................................... 170

Recording Time-Lapse Movies ................................................. 172

Recording Movies of Yourself ................................................... 174

Using the Movie Self-Timer .........................................................175

Configuring Information Display for HDMI Output .................... 176

Setting the Type of Digest Movie ............................................. 177

Playback .......................................................................... 178

Viewing ..................................................................................... 179

Magnifying Images ................................................................... 181

Viewing Digest Movies ............................................................. 182

Finding Images in an Index ...................................................... 183

Editing Movies .......................................................................... 184

Removing the Beginning/End of Movies ...................................... 184

Extracting Frames of 4K Movies as Stills ....................................186

Editing Digest Movies ..................................................................187

Extracting Stills from RAW Burst Images ................................. 189

Protecting Images .................................................................... 191

Protecting Multiple Images ..........................................................192

Rotating Images ....................................................................... 194

Changing Movie Rotation Information ...................................... 195

Erasing Images ........................................................................ 196

Erasing Multiple Images at Once ................................................. 197

Adding Images to Print Orders (DPOF) ................................... 199

Printing Images Added to the Print Order (DPOF) ......................200

Adding Images to a Photobook ................................................ 201

Applying Filter Effects to Images (Creative Filters) .................. 202

Processing RAW Images ......................................................... 203

Applying Your Favorite Effects (Creative Assist) ...................... 205

Enabling Quick Control RAW Processing ................................ 206

Correcting Red-Eye .................................................................. 207

Combining Video Snapshots .................................................... 208

Cropping ................................................................................... 210

Resizing Images ....................................................................... 212

Rating Images .......................................................................... 213

Viewing Slideshows ................................................................. 214

Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions ....................... 215

Using the Control Ring to Find Images .................................... 216

Customizing Playback Information Display .............................. 217

Starting Playback from the Last Image Displayed ................... 218

Wireless Features .......................................................... 219

Available Wireless Features ..................................................... 220

Saving Camera Images to a Smartphone ................................ 222

Connecting to Smartphones via Wi-Fi with the Wi-Fi Button ....... 226

Restricting Image Viewing ...........................................................228

Features Used with Smartphones ............................................ 229

Sending Images to a Smartphone Automatically as You Shoot ...229

Shooting Remotely as You View a Live Image

on the Smartphone ......................................................................229

Controlling the Camera from a Smartphone ................................ 230

Geotagging Images as You Shoot ............................................... 230

Connecting to Printers via Wi-Fi ............................................... 232

Establishing a Connection via an Access Point ...........................234

Sending Images to a Computer Automatically ......................... 236

Uploading Images to Web Services ......................................... 240

Registering Web Services ...........................................................240

Uploading Images to Web Services.............................................244

Streaming Images .................................................................... 245

Stream Now .................................................................................247

Events (Streaming) ......................................................................249

Reconnecting via Wi-Fi ............................................................ 253

Ending Wi-Fi Connections ........................................................ 254

Clearing Information of Devices Paired via Bluetooth .............. 255

Changing or Deleting Connection Settings .............................. 256

Function Settings ........................................................... 257

Selecting and Creating Folders ................................................ 258

Changing File Numbering ........................................................ 259

Configuring Auto Rotation of Vertical Images........................... 260

Adding Orientation Information to Movies ................................ 261

Formatting Memory Cards ....................................................... 262

Setting Start-up Screen Display ............................................... 264

Using Eco Mode ....................................................................... 265

Adjusting Power-Saving Features ............................................ 266

Adjusting Screen Brightness .................................................... 267

Switching the Color of Screen Information ............................... 268

Adjusting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ................................ 269

Changing the Language ........................................................... 270

Lens Retraction Timing ............................................................ 271

Setting the Video System ......................................................... 272

Adjusting the Touch-Screen Panel ........................................... 273

Adjusting Beeping .................................................................... 274

Adjusting the Volume ............................................................... 275

Setting the HDMI Output Resolution ........................................ 276

RAW Playback on an HDR TV ................................................. 277

Customizing Shooting Information Display .............................. 278

Setting Reverse Display ........................................................... 279

Metric / Non-Metric Display ...................................................... 280

Configuring the Feature Guide ................................................. 281

Configuring Custom Functions ................................................. 282

Customizing Buttons ....................................................................283

Custom Shooting Modes (C Mode) .......................................... 285

Restoring Default Camera Settings .......................................... 287

Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images ................. 288

Downloading Manuals/Software from a QR Code ................... 289

Displaying Certification Logos .................................................. 290

Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu) ..... 291

Renaming My Menu Tabs ............................................................292

Deleting a My Menu Tab ..............................................................292

Deleting All My Menu Tabs ..........................................................292

Deleting All Added Items .............................................................. 293

Customizing My Menu Display ....................................................293

Accessories .................................................................... 294

Optional Accessories ................................................................ 295

Power Supplies ............................................................................295

Flash ............................................................................................295

Others ..........................................................................................296

Printers ........................................................................................296

Using Optional Accessories ..................................................... 297

Playback on a TV.........................................................................297

Using a USB Power Adapter to Charge/Power the Camera ........299

Shooting Remotely ......................................................................301

Using an External Microphone ....................................................302

Saving Images to a Computer .................................................. 303

Printing Images ........................................................................ 304

Appendix ......................................................................... 306

Handling Precautions ............................................................... 307

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 308

On-Screen Information ............................................................. 313

When Shooting ............................................................................313

During Playback ..........................................................................315

Precautions for Wireless Features ........................................... 317

Security Precautions ....................................................................318

Third-Party Software ................................................................ 319

Personal Information and Security Precautions ....................... 322

Trademarks and Licensing ....................................................... 323

Disclaimer ................................................................................ 325

Index ........................................................................................ 326

Common Camera Operations

Shoot

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

29, =

z Shoot yourself under optimal settings (Self Portrait)

z Shoot panoramas (Panoramic Shot)

Shooting people well

Portraits

(

63)

Matching specic scenes

Handheld Night

Scene

(

63)

Applying special effects

Smooth Skin

(

63)

Fireworks

(

63)

Monochrome

(

82)

HDR Backlight

Control

(

63)

Background Defocus

(

82)

Food

(

63)

Soft Focus

(

82)

Fish-Eye Effect

(

82)

Like Watercolor Paintings

(

82)

Toy Camera Effect

(

82)

z Focus on faces

29, =

63, =

z Without using the ash (Flash Off)

109

z Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer)

117

z Add a date stamp

120

z Movie clips and photos together

z Convey a sense of speed with a blurred background

z Shoot starry skies

71, =

74, =

Miniature Effect

(

87, =

150

76, =

168)

View

z View images

31, =

178

z Automatic playback (Slide Show)

214

z On a TV

297

z Browse through images quickly

183

z Erase images

196

Record/View Movies

z Record movies

29, =

z View movies

z Print pictures

304

Save

z Save images to a computer

303

Use Wi-Fi Features

z Send images to a smartphone

222, =

229

z Print pictures

232

z Share images online

240

z Stream images

245

z Send images to a computer

236

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 off the product in places where its use is forbidden.

Not doing so may cause other equipment to malfunction due to the effect 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 off 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 different 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 off, 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 different 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 off 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

→

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. z The date/time/zone must be set to enable normal camera temperature

control. Once the date/time/zone are set, temperature warnings can be

displayed correctly.

] 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 off, press the power

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

shooting 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.

z Front

(

(8) (12) (13)(5) (11)(7)(6) (10)(9) (2)

)

Part Names

(16)(15)(14)

(1) Zoom lever

Shooting:

Playback:

(2) Strap mount

(3) Lamp

(4) Lens

(5) Exposure compensation dial

(6) Mode dial

(7) Shutter button

: Dial/Ring Assign Position

(wide angle) /

(telephoto)

(index) / (magnify)

(8) Power button

(9) Microphone (stereo)

(10) Flash

(11) Control ring (

(Flash up) lever

(12)

(13) External microphone IN terminal

(14) Serial number

(15) Tripod socket

(16) Memory card/battery cover

ring)

z Back

)

(7)

(1) (3)(2) (4) (5) (6)

)

(16)

(15) (14)

(8) (9) (

(

( (

12 13

(1) Screen Opens upward about 180° and

downward about 45°.

(2) Speaker

(3) DIGITAL terminal

(4) HDMI

(5)

(6) Control dial (

(7)

(8) Movie shooting button Movies can also be recorded in

terminal

(Wi-Fi) button

dial)

(AE lock) button

modes other than Movie mode.

(Drive mode) / (Single-image

(9)

erase) /

(10) Displays the Quick Control screen.

Also used to confirm selected settings.

(11)

(12)

(13) Indicator

(14)

Used to display menu screens.

(15)

(16)

Up button

(Quick Control) button

(Flash) / Right button

/ Down button

button

(Playback) button

(Macro) / (Manual focus) /

Left button

Adjusting the Screen Angle

z Tilting the Screen Downward

z Pull the top of the screen downward

toward you.

z The screen opens to about 45°.

z Tilting the Screen Upward

z The screen lifts upward and opens to

about 180°.

z View a mirror image of yourself when

shooting with the screen rotated around

toward the front.

z When nished, return the screen to the

original position.

z When the camera is not in use, keep the screen closed. z Do not force the screen open any wider, which may damage the camera.

Indicator Display

Indicator display varies depending on the camera status.

Color Indicator Status Camera Status

z Recording stills to the memory card, or

reading stills from the card

z Recording movies to the memory card,

or reading movies from the card

z Transmitting via Wi-Fi

Green

Orange

Slow blinking z Display off

Blinking

On z Charging via USB

Blinking z USB charging error

Setting a Shooting Mode

(

)

(6)

(

(1)

(

Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode.

(1) Tv Mode

Set the shutter speed before shooting (

ring. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.

(2) P Mode

Shutter speed and aperture value are automatically adjusted to suit subject brightness. Set a variety of settings freely before shooting

(

(3) Auto Mode

Fully automatic shooting, with camera-determined settings

(

(4) Hybrid Auto Mode

Automatically record a clip of the scene before each shot (

(5) Special Scene Mode

Shoot with settings for specific scenes (

91).

56).

92). Set with the

63).

)

) (

(6) Av Mode

Set the aperture value before shooting (

ring. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.

(7) M Mode

Set the shutter speed and aperture value before shooting to obtain the desired exposure (

dial to set the shutter speed,

the and turn the aperture value.

(8) C Mode

Save commonly used shooting modes and your configured function settings for reuse (

62).

(9) Movie Mode

Record a variety of movies

88).

(

Creative Filters Mode

(10)

Add a variety of effects to images when shooting (

(7)

(8) (9)

93). Set with the

ring to set the

94). Turn

285).

82).

Configuring Camera Features

z Quick Control Screen

Press the button.

(1) (1)

(2)

z (1) Setting items

z (2) Setting options

Choose a setting item.

Choose a setting option.

z Congure items labeled with a [ ]

icon by pressing the

button.

Complete the setting.

z You can also choose options by turning the dial. z You can also congure Quick Control features from the Menu screen.

z Menu Screen

(1)

(3) (4)

(2)

Press the button.

Choose a tab.

z (1) Main tab

z (2) Sub-tab

z (3) Setting items

z (4) Setting options

z Use the zoom lever to choose a main tab.

z Use the

a sub-tab.

/ buttons or ring to choose

Choose a setting item.

z Some items are selected with the /

buttons or

after you press the

Choose a setting option.

Complete the setting.

Return to the shooting screen.

dial on a different screen,

button initially.

Features Available on the Quick Control Screen

(1) (1)

Press the button on shooting or playback screens to access the Quick Control screen, where you can adjust settings. Choose a setting item on the right or left to display setting options

(2)

for it on the bottom.

(1) Setting items (2) Setting options

The following settings are available in options vary by shooting mode.

AF method

AF operation

Metering mode Choose how brightness is measured.

Image quality

Movie rec. size

ND lter

ISO speed Choose the ISO speed.

White balance

Picture Style

Auto Lighting Optimizer

Creative lters Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.

Choose an auto focus (AF) mode for the scene you are shooting.

Choose [ you press the shutter button halfway.

Choose the size (number of pixels) and

compression (quality) of your shots.

Choose the recording size and frame rate for movies.

Reduce light intensity to obtain suitable brightness.

Shoot with natural-looking colors under specic

types of lighting.

Choose color settings that express scenes or subjects well.

Choose the level of auto correction for brightness and contrast.

mode. Available setting items and

] to keep subjects in focus while

Menu Settings

Use menu screens to congure a variety of camera features. To access

menu screens, press the

ve main groups and multiple tabs for each group. You can congure the following setting items on menu screens. Available

setting items vary by shooting mode.



Shooting settings

button. Setting items are organized into

z Shooting mode

z Image quality

z Still img aspect ratio

z Image review

z Flash settings

z Drive mode

z RAW burst mode

z Date stamp

z Expo.comp./AEB

ISO speed settings

z Auto Lighting

Optimizer

z Highlight tone priority

z ND lter

z Metering mode

z Metering timer

z Expo. simulation

z White balance

z Custom White Balance

z WB Shift/Bkt.

z HDMI info disp

z Picture Style

z High ISO speed NR

z Retain Creative Assist

data

z Touch Shutter

z Shutter mode

z AF operation

z AF method

z Continuous AF

z AF-assist beam ring

z Focus bracketing

z AF+MF

z MF peaking settings

z Safety MF

z MF-point zoom

z IS settings

Auto level

z Digital zoom

z Digest type

z Movie rec quality

z Movie self-timer

z Sound recording

z Movie Servo AF

Auto slow shutter

z Star time-lapse movie

setting

z Star emphasis

z Star portrait settings

z Color adjustment

z Video snapshot

z Time-lapse movie

z Remote control



Playback settings

z Protect images

z Rotate stills

Change mov rotate info

z Erase images

z Print order

z Photobook Set-up

z Creative lters



Wireless settings

z Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

connection

z Wi-Fi settings



Function settings

z Select folder

z File numbering

z Auto rotate

rotate info

z Add

z Format card

z Start-up image

z Eco mode

z Power saving

z Disp. brightness

z Night display

z Date/Time/Zone

RAW image processing

z Creative Assist

z Quick Control RAW

processing

z Red-eye correction

z Create album

z Cropping

z Resize

z Bluetooth settings

z Nickname

z Language

z Lens retraction

z Video system

z Touch control

z Beep

z Volume

z HDMI resolution

z HDMI HDR output

z Shooting info. disp.

z Reverse display

z Units

z Rating

z Slide show

z Set image search

conditions

z Image jump w/

z Playback information

display

z View from last seen

z GPS settings

z Clear wireless settings

z Feature guide

z Custom Functions(C.

Fn)

z Custom shooting

mode (C mode)

z Reset camera

z Copyright information

z Manual/software URL

z Certication Logo

Display

z Firmware



My Menu

z Add My Menu tab z Delete all My Menu

tabs

z Delete all items

z Menu display

Shooting Mode Screen

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

(1) Shooting mode/Scene icon (2) Recordable shots (3) Maximum continuous shots (4) Movie recording time available (5) Battery level

Frames on the Shooting Screen

Frames for focusing (AF points) are displayed on the shooting screen.

White frame

Green frame

Blue frame

Yellow frame

Displayed around the subject or person’s face detected as the main subject.

Displayed after the camera focuses when you press the shutter button halfway.

Displayed as the camera continues to focus on moving subjects. Displayed as long as you press the shutter button halfway.

Displayed if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway.

z Try shooting in mode if no frames are displayed, if frames are not

displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are displayed in the background or similar areas.

Shooting Display Options

You can switch shooting screen display to view other information.

Press the button.

Playback Display Options

You can switch playback screen display to view other information.

Press the button.

z Overexposed highlights blink over the information display image when you

access screens showing detailed information.

z A graph called a brightness histogram on the top of screens with detailed

information shows the distribution of brightness in images. The horizontal axis represents the degree of brightness, and the vertical axis, how much of the image is at each level of brightness. Viewing this histogram enables you to check exposure.

Switching Histograms

z When switched to RGB display, an RGB histogram is displayed that

shows the red, green, and blue distribution in images. The horizontal axis represents R, G, or B brightness, and the vertical axis, how much of the image is at that level of brightness. Viewing this histogram enables you to check image color characteristics.

Touch Operation

z Choosing Subjects

You can choose subjects by touching a person’s face or other things displayed on the screen.

Choose a subject.

Shoot.

z Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too

rapidly, or when there is inadequate contrast between subjects and the

background.

z Quick Control Screen

Accessing the setting screen

z Touch [ ].

Setting up the camera

z Touch a setting item → a setting option

Switching screens

z Congure items labeled with a [ ]

icon by touching [

Returning to the previous screen

z Touch [ ].

Adjusting amounts on bars

z Touch or drag the bar.

z Menu Screen

Setting up the camera

z Touch a main tab → sub-tab → setting

item → option

Returning to the previous screen

z Touch [ ].

Adding/removing check marks

z Touch a check box.

Instead of pressing the button

z Touch [ ].

Instead of pressing the button

z Touch [ ].

Instead of pressing the button

z Touch [ ].

z Viewing

Viewing images individually

z Next image: Drag left

z Previous image: Drag right

Playing movies

z Play: Touch [ ]

Operations during movies

z Stop: Touch the screen

z Resume: Touch [ ]

z Adjust volume: Touch [ ]

Switching to index display

Displaying fewer images

Magnifying images

z Quickly touch twice.

Reducing magnified images

z Restore original size: Touch [ ], or

quickly touch the screen twice

z The movie playback panel can also be displayed by touching the screen

during movie playback.

z During index display, drag up or down to scroll through images. z Drag to move the display position during magnied display.

On-Screen Keyboard

Entering characters

z Touch the characters to enter them.

Moving the cursor

z [ ]/[ ] or ring

Switching input modes

z [ ]: Switch to uppercase

z [ ]: Switch to numbers or symbols

Deleting characters

z [ ]

Entering line breaks

z [ ]

Returning to the previous screen

z [ ]

Shooting

Easily shoot in simple modes, or take more sophisticated shots using a variety of features.

Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings (Auto Mode/Hybrid Auto Mode)

Use Auto mode for fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for the scene, based on the subject and shooting conditions determined by the camera.

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

shooting button again.

Still images

z A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by

camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other

measures to keep it still.

z If your shots are dark despite the ash ring, move closer to the subject. z To assist in focusing, the lamp may be activated when you press the

shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.

Movies

z The black bars on the top and bottom of the screen are not recorded. z When you recompose shots, the focus, brightness, and colors will be

automatically adjusted.

z Recording stops automatically when the memory card becomes full or a

single recording reaches the maximum length.

z The maximum recording time per movie is 29 min. 59 sec. z Although the camera may become warm when recording movies

repeatedly over an extended period, this does not indicate a problem.

z Keep your ngers away from the microphone while recording movies.

Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may

cause the recording to sound mufed.

z Audio is recorded by the built-in microphone in stereo. z Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie shooting button or

screen when recording movies, because sounds made by the camera

will be recorded. To adjust settings or perform other operations during

recording, use the touch-screen panel if possible.

z Sounds from Wi-Fi operations may be captured with built-in or external

microphones. During sound recording, using the wireless communication

function is not recommended.

z Once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and

subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of signicant camera shake.

To record subjects at the same size shown before recording, adjust the

image stabilization setting.

z During movie recording, lens operating noises from auto focusing may also

be recorded.

z Individual movies that exceed 4 GB may be divided into multiple les.

Automatic playback of divided movie les one after another is not

supported. Play each movie separately.

Scene Icons

z In / modes, shooting scenes determined by the camera

are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are

automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color.

z Try shooting in

conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your expected effect, color,

or brightness.

mode if the scene icon does not match actual shooting

z Image Stabilization Icons

Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions (Intelligent IS) is automatically applied, and the following icons are displayed.

Image stabilization for still images (Normal)

Image stabilization for still images when panning (Panning)

Image stabilization for angular camera shake and shift-shake in macro shots (Hybrid IS). For movies, [ image stabilization is also applied.

Image stabilization for movies, reducing strong camera shake, as when recording while walking (Dynamic)

Image stabilization for slow camera shake, as when recording movies at telephoto (Powered)

No image stabilization, because the camera is mounted on a tripod or held still by other means. However, during movie recording, [ is displayed, and image stabilization to counteract wind or other sources of vibration is used (Tripod IS).

* Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera.

When you follow subjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only counteracts vertical camera shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. Similarly, when you follow subjects moving vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake.

] is displayed and [ ]

]

z Shooting with Effects Applied (Creative Assist)

Choose your preferred effects when shooting.

Press the button.

Choose an effect.

z / buttons → button

Choose the effect level and other

details.

z / buttons → button

z Reset: button

Preset

Background

blur

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Color tone 1

Choose one of the preset effects.

Adjust background blur. Choose higher values to make backgrounds sharper. Choose lower values to make them blurrier. [AUTO] adjusts background blurring to match the brightness.

Adjust image brightness.

Adjust contrast.

Adjust the vividness of colors.

Adjust blue/amber color tone.

Color tone 2

Monochrome

z [Background blur] is not available when the ash is used. z These settings are reset when you switch modes or turn the camera off. To

save the settings, set

z You can save up to three current effects in [Preset] by touching [Register].

Adjust magenta/green color tone.

Adjust the toning effect when shooting in monochrome. Set to [Off] to shoot in color.

[Retain Creative Assist data] to [Enable].

z Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode

Also record 2 – 4 second clips of scenes before each shot automatically, just by shooting stills. Each clip, which ends with the still image and a shutter sound, forms an individual chapter. The camera creates a short digest movie of the day by combining the clips.

Enter mode.

Focus and shoot.

z For more impressive digest movies, aim the camera at subjects about four

seconds before shooting still images.

z Battery life is shorter in this mode than in

movies are recorded for each shot.

z A digest movie may not be recorded if you shoot a still image immediately

after turning the camera on, choosing

in other ways.

z Any sounds and vibrations from your camera or lens operations will be

recorded in digest movies.

z Digest movie image quality is [

This varies depending on the video system setting.

z Sounds are not played when you press the shutter button halfway or

trigger the self-timer.

z Digest movies are saved as separate movie les in the following cases

even if they were recorded on the same day in

- The digest movie recording time reaches approx. 29 minutes and 59

seconds. (May also be saved as separate les if the size exceeds

approx. 4 GB.)

- The digest movie is protected.

- Daylight saving time, video system, or time zone settings are changed.

z Recorded shutter sounds cannot be modied or erased.

mode, because digest

mode, or operating the camera

] for NTSC or [ ] for PAL.

mode.

Shooting Specific Scenes (Special Scene Mode)

Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will

automatically congure the settings for optimal shots. Try taking some test shots rst to make sure you obtain the desired results.

Enter mode.

button → [ ] → choose an option

Shoot.

For self-portraits, customizable image processing includes skin smoothing as well as brightness and background adjustment to make yourself stand out.

Self Portrait

Capture subjects that stand out against a blurred background, with smooth skin tone and soft-looking hair.

Portrait

Process images to make skin look smoother.

Smooth skin

z Areas other than people’s skin may be modied, depending on the

shooting conditions.

z Setting details in [

] mode are not applied in [ ] mode.

Adjust color tones to make food look fresh and vibrant.

Food

z These color tones may not look suitable when applied to people. z In ash photography, [Color tone] changes to the standard setting.

Take beautiful shots of evening scenes or portraits with evening scenery in the background.

Handheld Night Scene

z Image noise is reduced by combining consecutive shots into a single

image.

z Hold the camera steady as it shoots continuously. z There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera

processes and combines the images.

z Shots may look grainy because the ISO speed is increased to suit the

shooting conditions.

z Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from

obtaining the desired results.

z Try to keep the camera still when using the ash, because the shutter

speed may be slower.

Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels each time you shoot, which are automatically combined to create a single image. This mode can reduce the loss of detail in highlights and shadows that tends to occur in shots with mixed bright and dark image

HDR Backlight Control

z Hold the camera steady as it shoots continuously. z Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from

obtaining the desired results.

z If excessive camera shake interferes with shooting, mount the camera on

a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. In this case, also disable

image stabilization.

z Any subject movement will cause images to look blurry. z There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera

processes and combines the images.

areas.

Vivid shots of reworks.

Fireworks

z Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and

prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS mode] to [Off] when

using a tripod or other means to secure the camera.

z Although no frames are displayed when you press the shutter button

halfway, optimal focus is still determined.

z Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings (Self

Portrait Mode)

Choose [ ].

Open the screen.

Configure the settings.

z On the screen, touch the icon of the item

to congure.

z Choose an option.

z To return to the previous screen, touch

[

Shoot.

z Areas other than people’s skin may be modied, depending on the

shooting conditions.

z [Smooth skin effect] settings specied in [

mode.

z Set [Background blur] to [AUTO] if you have set the ash mode to [

for ash photography (because the ash will not re in modes other than

[AUTO]).

] mode are not applied in [ ]

]

z Shooting Panoramas (Panorama Mode)

(1)

(2)

Create a panorama combining shots captured continuously as you move the camera one direction while holding the shutter button all the way down.

Choose [ ].

Choose a shooting direction.

z Use the button to choose the direction

you will shoot.

z An arrow is displayed showing the

direction to move the camera.

Press the shutter button halfway.

z Keeping the shutter button halfway down,

focus on the subject.

Shoot.

z Holding the shutter button all the way

down, move the camera at a constant

speed in the direction of the arrow.

z The area displayed clearly (1) is

captured.

z A shooting progress indicator (2) is

displayed.

z Shooting stops when you release the

shutter button, or when the progress

indicator is completely white.

z In some scenes, expected images may not be saved, and images may not

look as expected.

z Shooting may stop midway if you move the camera too slowly or quickly.

However, the panorama created up to that point will still be saved.

z Images created from shots in

other device to reduce panorama images if you will print them by inserting

a memory card in a Canon printer. If panoramas are not compatible with

certain software or Web services, try resizing them on a computer.

z The following subjects and scenes may not be stitched correctly.

- Subjects that are moving

- Subjects that are nearby

- Scenes where the contrast varies greatly

- Scenes with long stretches of the same color or pattern, such as the sea

or sky

mode are large. Use a computer or

z Capturing Subjects Against Flowing

Backgrounds (Panning Mode)

By panning, you can blur the background to convey a sense of speed.

Choose [ ].

Shoot.

z Before shooting, press the shutter button

halfway as you move the camera so that

it follows the subject.

z Keep the moving subject in the frame

displayed, and press the shutter button all

the way down.

z Even after you have pressed the shutter

button fully, continue moving the camera

to follow the subject.

z For best results, hold the camera securely in both hands, with your elbows

close to your body, and rotate your whole body to follow the subject.

z This feature is more effective for subjects moving horizontally, such as cars

or trains.

z Shooting People against Starry Skies (Star

Portrait Mode)

Capture beautiful shots of people against starry skies. After initially ring the ash to capture the person, the camera shoots twice without ash. These

three images are automatically combined to create a single image.

Choose [ ].

z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and

cannot be adjusted.

Adjusting colors

z button → [ ] → / buttons

z Fine-tuning: button → [ ] →

button →

Raise the flash.

z Move the lever to raise the ash.

Secure the camera.

z Mount the camera on a tripod or take

other measures to keep it still.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button. The ash res

as the camera takes the rst shot.

z The second and third shots are now

taken, without ring the ash.

/ / / buttons

Have the person stay still until the

lamp blinks.

z The person you are shooting should stay

still until the lamp blinks after the third

shot, which may take up to about two

seconds.

z All the shots are combined to create a

single image.

z For better shots, have the person stand away from illumination such as

street lights, and make sure the ash is raised.

z There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera

processes the images.

z To avoid blurry shots, make sure the person you shoot stays still. z B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green z Skin tones remain the same when you adjust colors. z Try setting z To adjust subject brightness, try changing the ash exposure

compensation.

z To adjust background brightness, try changing the exposure

compensation. Note that images may not look as expected under some

shooting conditions, and the person should stay still in steps 4 – 5,

because shooting takes longer (up to about 15 seconds).

z To capture more stars and brighter starlight, choose

settings] → [Star visibility] → [Prominent]. Note that images may not look

as expected under some shooting conditions, and the person should

stay still in steps 4 – 5, because shooting takes longer (up to about 30

seconds).

z To make stars brighter, choose

emphasize the bright stars in a starry sky, set to [Soft]. This setting can

produce eye-catching shots by enlarging bright stars while de-emphasizing

dimmer stars. To disable starlight processing, select [Off]. Note that in

bright scenes, images are not processed to emphasize stars, even when

set to [Sharp] or [Soft].

[Night display] to [On] in this mode.

[Star portrait

[Star emphasis] → [Sharp]. To

z Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies

(Star Nightscape Mode)

Capture impressive shots of starry skies above night scenes.

Choose [ ].

z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and

cannot be adjusted.

Adjusting colors

z button → [ ] → / buttons

z Fine-tuning: button → [ ] →

button →

Secure the camera.

z Mount the camera on a tripod or take

other measures to keep it still.

Adjusting the focus

z button → [ ] → button

z Press the button, and then tilt the

camera so that the stars to capture are

inside the frame displayed.

z Press the

z Adjustment may take some time, so do

not move the camera until a message

indicates that adjustment is complete.

Shoot.

/ / / buttons

button to start adjustment.

z There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera

processes the images.

z B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green z Try setting z To make stars brighter, choose

emphasize the bright stars in a starry sky, set to [Soft]. This setting can

produce eye-catching shots by enlarging bright stars while de-emphasizing

dimmer stars. To disable starlight processing, select [Off]. Note that in

bright scenes, images are not processed to emphasize stars, even when

set to [Sharp] or [Soft].

z Try switching to manual focus mode to more accurately specify the focal

position before shooting.

[Night display] to [On] in this mode.

[Star emphasis] → [Sharp]. To

z Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails Mode)

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.

Choose [ ].

z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and

cannot be adjusted.

Adjusting colors

z button → [ ] → / buttons

z Fine-tuning: button → [ ] →

button →

Specify the duration of the shooting

session.

z Turn the ring to choose the shooting

duration.

Secure the camera.

z Mount the camera on a tripod or take

other measures to keep it still.

Adjusting the focus

z button → [ ] → button

z Press the button, and then tilt the

camera so that the stars to capture are

inside the frame displayed.

z Press the

z Adjustment may take some time, so do

not move the camera until a message

indicates that adjustment is complete.

/ / / buttons

button to start adjustment.

Shoot.

z Do not disturb the camera while shooting.

z To cancel shooting, press the shutter

button all the way down again. Note that

cancellation may take up to about 30

seconds.

z If the camera runs out of battery power, shooting stops and a composite

image created from the images up to that point is saved.

z There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera

processes the images.

z B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green z Try setting z Try switching to manual focus mode to more accurately specify the focal

position before shooting.

[Night display] to [On] in this mode.

z Recording Movies of Star Movement (Star

Time-Lapse Movie Mode)

By recording a time-lapse movie that combines images shot at a specied

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 time, and requires many shots. Check the

battery level and memory card space in advance.

Choose [ ].

z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and

cannot be adjusted.

Adjusting colors

z button → [ ] → / buttons

z Fine-tuning: button → [ ] →

button →

Configure movie settings.

z button → choose an item → choose an

option

Secure the camera.

z Mount the camera on a tripod or take

other measures to keep it still.

Adjusting the focus

z button → [ ] → button

z Press the button, and then tilt the

camera so that the stars to capture are

inside the frame displayed.

z Press the

/ / / buttons

button to start adjustment.

z Adjustment may take some time, so do

not move the camera until a message

indicates that adjustment is complete.

Check the brightness.

z Press the shutter button all the way down

to capture a single image.

z Switch to playback and check image

brightness.

z To adjust brightness, on the shooting

screen, turn the exposure compensation

dial to change the exposure level, and

then shoot again.

Start recording.

z Movie shooting button → press the

shutter button all the way down

z Do not disturb the camera while

recording.

z No image is shown on the camera during

recording.

z To cancel recording, press the shutter

button or the movie shooting button

again. Note that cancellation may take up

to about 30 seconds.

Items Options Details

You can choose to save each

Save source imgs

Disable/Enable

shot collected before the movie is created. Note that when [Enable] is selected, [Effect] is not available.

Effect

Interval 15 sec./30 sec./1 min.

Choose movie effects, such as star trails.

Choose the interval between each shot.

, , ,

Movie rec. size

(NTSC)

, ,

Choose the movie recording size.

(PAL)

Choose the length of the

Shooting time

60 min./90 min./120 min./Unlimited

recording session. To record until the battery runs out, choose [Unlimited].

Auto exposure

Fixed 1st frame/Each frame

Remote control Disable/Enable

Beep as img taken

Enable/Disable

Choose whether exposure is

determined by the rst shot or

updated for each shot.

Choose whether to shoot with a wireless remote control.

Choose whether the camera beeps for each shot.

You can also congure this setting by choosing [Star time-lapse movie setting].

z Using USB Power Adapter PD-E1 (sold separately) enables you to shoot

without worrying about the remaining battery level.

z Even if you specify [Unlimited] in [Shooting time], recording stops after

about 8 hours, at most.

Estimated playback time based on shooting interval and frame rate (for a one-hour session)

Playback Time

(Approx.)

Shot Interval

Movie Recording Size

NTSC PAL NTSC PAL

15 sec.

, ,

16 sec. 19.2 sec.

15 sec.

30 sec.

1 min.

z 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.

z There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera

processes the images.

z A shooting interval of [1 min.] is not available with these effects: [

], or [ ].

[

z B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green z Sound is not recorded. z Try setting z Try switching to manual focus mode to more accurately specify the focal

position before shooting.

[Night display] to [On] in this mode.

, ,

8 sec. 9.6 sec.

4 sec. 4.8 sec.

2 sec. 2.4 sec.

], [ ],

Shooting with Image Effects (Creative Filters Mode)

Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Try taking some test

shots rst to make sure you obtain the desired results.

Enter mode.

button → [ ] → choose an option

Choose an effect level.

z Turn the ring to set the level.

Shoot.

Take black and white shots with a rough, gritty feeling.

Grainy B/W

You can shoot subjects so that they stand out from the background.

Background blur

z Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from

obtaining the desired results.

z For the best results with background defocusing, try shooting close to the

subject, and ensure ample distance between the subject and background.

z There may be a delay after shooting before you can shoot again.

Shoot with a simulated soft focus lter effect, for

a gentle ambiance.

Soft focus

Fish-eye effect

Water painting effect

Toy camera effect

Shoot with the distorting effect of a sh-eye lens.

Soften colors, for photos resembling watercolor paintings.

Shoot images that resemble shots from a toy camera, with vignetting and different color overall.

Create the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas outside a selected area.

Miniature effect

HDR art standard

HDR art vivid

HDR art bold

HDR art embossed

Add an effect to make shots resemble low-

contrast paintings with at tones.

Add an effect to make shots resemble vivid illustrations.

Add an effect to make shots resemble oil paintings, with bold edges.

Add an effect to make shots resemble faded old photos, with bold edges and dark ambiance.

HDR Art Standard, HDR Art Vivid, HDR Art Bold, and HDR Art Embossed

z This mode can reduce the washed-out highlights and loss of detail in

shadows that tend to occur in high-contrast shots.

z When you press the shutter button all the way down, the camera will take

three shots and combine them. Hold the camera steady as you shoot.

z Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from

obtaining the desired results.

z If excessive camera shake interferes with shooting, mount the camera on

a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. In this case, also disable

image stabilization.

z There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera

processes and combines the images.

Art Bold Effect

z [ ] is not available in mode (but available in mode).

z Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature

Effect)

Choose [ ].

Set the area to keep in focus

(miniature effect scene frame).

z button → / buttons to move the

frame →

Set the position in focus (AF point).

z / / / buttons to move the AF point →

button

Shoot.

button

z The frame in horizontal orientation displayed when you press the

button in step 2 can be changed to vertical orientation by pressing the

buttons.

Recording a Variety of Movies (Movie Mode)

Full-featured mode offers miniature effect movies (= snapshots (

170), time-lapse movies (=

z [ REC] is displayed during recording.

z To stop movie recording, press the movie

z You can also start or stop recording by touching [ ]/[ ] on the screen. z Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen in

mode. The black bars indicate image areas not recorded.

mode, the image display area narrows and subjects are enlarged.

z In z Exposure can be adjusted by turning the exposure compensation dial. z To switch between recording with auto focus and a xed focus, touch

] on the screen or press the button before or during recording.

[

(Auto focus is indicated by a green

Note that this icon is not displayed when

[Disable].

172), and more.

Enter mode.

Start recording.

shooting button again.

in the upper left of the [ ] icon.)

[Movie Servo AF] is set to

168), video

z Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Speeds

and Aperture Values (Movie Manual Exposure)

Set the shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed before recording.

button → [ ] → choose [ ]

Set the ISO speed → button

Set the shutter speed and aperture

value.

z Shutter speed: dial

z Aperture value: ring

Start recording.

z Some shutter speeds may cause ickering on the screen when recording

under uorescent or LED lighting, which may be recorded.

z When the ISO speed is xed, you can compare your specied value

(where the exposure level indicator moves) to the standard exposure

level by pressing the shutter button halfway. The exposure level indicator

appears as [

exceeds 3 stops.

z You can check the ISO speed in [AUTO] mode by pressing the shutter

button halfway. If standard exposure cannot be obtained with your

specied shutter speed and aperture value, the exposure level indicator

shows the difference from standard exposure. The exposure level indicator

appears as [

exceeds 3 stops.

] or [ ] when the difference from standard exposure

z Recording HDR Movies

You can record high dynamic range movies that retain detail in highlights of high-contrast scenes.

button → [ ] → choose [ ]

Start recording.

Shooting in Program AE (P Mode)

Shutter speed and aperture value are automatically adjusted to suit subject brightness.

mode offers exibility in setting AF operation, metering modes, and

several other features.

Enter mode.

Configure each feature as needed.

Shoot.

z : Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure z If standard exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter

button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value blink in white. In this

case, try adjusting the ISO speed or activating the ash (if subjects are

dark), which may enable standard exposure.

z Movies can be recorded in

shooting button. However, some items on Quick Control and Menu

screens may be automatically adjusted for movie recording.

z After you press the shutter button halfway, you can adjust the combination

of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the

mode as well, by pressing the movie

ring (Program Shift).

Shooting at Specific Shutter Speeds (Tv Mode)

Set the shutter speed before shooting. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.

Slow Fast

Enter mode.

Set the shutter speed.

z ring

Shoot.

z : Time value z We recommend deactivating image stabilization when shooting at slow

shutter speeds on a tripod.

z Blinking display of the aperture value when you press the shutter button

halfway indicates that the standard exposure has not been obtained.

Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking.

Shooting at Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode)

Set the aperture value before shooting. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.

Small value Large value

Enter mode.

Set the aperture value.

z ring

Shoot.

z : Aperture value (size of the opening made by the diaphragm in the

lens)

z Blinking display of the shutter speed when you press the shutter button

halfway indicates that the standard exposure has not been obtained.

Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed stops blinking.

Shooting at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (M Mode)

Set the shutter speed and aperture value before shooting to obtain the desired exposure.

Enter mode.

button → [ ] → set the ISO

speed

Set the shutter speed and aperture

value.

z Shutter speed: dial

z Aperture value: ring

Shoot.

z : Manual z When the ISO speed is xed, you can compare your specied value

(where the exposure level indicator moves) to the standard exposure

level by pressing the shutter button halfway. The exposure level indicator

appears as [

exceeds 3 stops.

z After you set the shutter speed and aperture value, the exposure level

indicator may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot.

z When the ISO speed is xed, screen brightness may change depending

on your specied shutter speed and aperture value. However, screen

brightness remains the same when the ash is up and the mode is set to

[

z Exposure may not be as expected when the ISO speed is set to [AUTO],

because the ISO speed is adjusted to ensure standard exposure relative to

your specied shutter speed and aperture value.

z Image brightness may be affected by Auto Lighting Optimizer. To keep the

Auto Lighting Optimizer disabled in

during man expo] on the Auto Lighting Optimizer setting screen.

z Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specied metering

method.

z To adjust exposure when ISO speed is set to [AUTO], turn the exposure

compensation dial.

] or [ ] when the difference from standard exposure

mode, add a [ ] mark to [Disable

z Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb)

With bulb exposures, shots are exposed for as long as you hold down the shutter button.

dial → [BULB]

z Turn the dial counterclockwise. After

[30"] is displayed, the next option is

[BULB].

Shoot.

z Shots are exposed for as long as you hold the shutter button all the way

down. The elapsed exposure time is displayed during exposure.

z Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and

prevent camera shake. In this case, also disable image stabilization.

z When [Touch Shutter] is set to [Enable], shooting is started by touching the

screen once and stopped by touching it again. Be careful not to move the

camera when touching the screen.

Zooming In Closer on Subjects

(1)

(Digital Zoom)

When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 16x enlargement.

Move the zoom lever toward .

z Press and hold the lever.

z Zooming stops at the largest zoom factor

before the image becomes noticeably

grainy, which is then indicated on the

screen.

Press toward again.

z The camera zooms in even closer on the

subject.

z (1) is the current zoom factor.

z Using the zoom lever will show the current position on the zoom bar. The

zoom bar is color-coded to indicate the zoom range.

- White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear grainy.

- Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably

grainy (ZoomPlus).

- Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy.

z No blue range is displayed under certain pixel count settings, and you can

zoom in to the maximum level in one zoom operation.

z To deactivate digital zoom, choose

[Digital zoom] → [Off].

Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock)

Exposure can be locked when shooting stills and recording movies, or focus and exposure can be set separately.

Without AE lock AE lock

Aim at a subject for fixed exposure.

Press the button.

z [ ] is displayed, and the exposure is

locked.

z To unlock it, press the button again.

Compose the shot and shoot.

z AE: Auto Exposure

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [ ].

Press the button to choose [ ].

Shoot.

z If the ash res, vignetting may occur. z To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod, pressing

button, and choosing [ ] before shooting.

the

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

(1)

When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. To make focusing easier, magnify the display.

Set the camera to manual focus.

z Press the button and choose [ ].

z [ ] and the MF indicator are displayed.

Focus.

z Using the MF indicator (1, which shows

distance and focal position) as a guide,

press and hold the

specify the general focal position.

z Briey press the

tune the focal position as you watch

the magnied display. To adjust the

magnication, press the

z You can move the magnied display area

by dragging it. To return it to the center,

press the

Shoot.

/ buttons to

/ buttons to ne-

button.

100

Canon G7 X Mark III User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual