Canon G7 X Mark III User Guide

Advanced User Guide

Contents

Camera Basics

Shooting

Playback

Wireless Features

Function Settings

Accessories

Appendix

Index

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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.

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