BenQ G1 User Manual

							Using Mode Dial in the capture mode  41
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To y
Simulates a shallow depth of field by gradually 
blurring the top and bottom areas of a 
composition.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
To y  ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press   to compose the image.
• Press   or   to adjust the frame position.
• Slide the 
Zoom lever to   or   to make the frame size narrower/
wider.
• Press   to switch to vertical frame display.
5. Press the shutter to capture an image.
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AdjustAdjust
Preview screen Compose screen Adjust frame location
Switch to vertical 
frame displayAdjust frame size
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							42  Using Mode Dial in the capture mode
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Landscape
Captures a scene in the distance with the focus 
area set to infinity and a lower aperture value. 
The maximum depth of view can also be 
achieved.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Landscape ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Sports
Uses a high shutter speed to capture objects in 
motion.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Sports ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Backlight
Increases exposure (by turning on the flash) when 
light illuminates the subject from behind.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Backlight ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Candlelight
Makes a picture look warm, and thus captures the 
mood under candle light source. Flash is always 
off.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Candlelight ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
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							Using Mode Dial in the capture mode  43
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Night Scene
Captures photos in a low-light environment, such 
as in the evening or at night.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Night Scene ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Night Portrait
Shoots night scenes and portraits clearly. Keep 
the camera steady or use a tripod while using this 
mode.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Night Portrait ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Snow
Used under a very bright light environment such 
as snow scenes.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Snow ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Firework
Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails. 
Please keep the camera steady or use a tripod 
while using this mode.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Firework ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
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Beauty Enhancer
Enhances the tone of skin so that the facial skin 
appears smooth.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Beauty Enhancer ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Party
Captures the party atmosphere usually under 
indoor light source.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Party ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Pets
Captures your pets. Shoot from their eye level.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Pets ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Sunset
Captures the warmth and atmosphere 
(represented by hue) of sunrise or sunset.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Sunset ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
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							Using Mode Dial in the capture mode  45
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Te x t
Improves clarity & contrast when taking a 
close-up picture of documents.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Te x t  ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Foliage
Takes a clear and vivid picture of flowers or plant 
leaves by emphasizing their saturation and 
sharpness.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Foliage ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
HDR
Increases the dynamic range and enhances the 
details of dark areas.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
HDR ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
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							46  Using Mode Dial in the capture mode
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360° Panorama
Shoots multiple pictures and the camera 
automatically combines pictures into panoramic 
images.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
360° Panorama ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press and hold the shutter.
5. Move the camera slowly towards the desired shooting direction.
The camera starts shooting when it detects the panorama direction.
6. Pan the camera horizontally and follow the shooting direction shown on the 
screen.
7. Release the shutter and panoramic images are recorded.
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Preview  screen Move the camera to 
start shootingGuideline bar indicates 
the current shooting 
shooting point
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							Using Mode Dial in the capture mode  47
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Filter mode
Select one of the following filter modes to add into your shooting condition. 
To select a filter mode:
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select the desired filter 
mode.
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus.
5. Press the shutter to capture an image.
IconModeDescription
MagiQEnhances the shadow and highlights the 
details of an image. 
HDR-ArtApplies HDR (HDR on page 45) 
photography and transforms it into artistic 
effect in the photo. 
Oil PaintingSimulates oil painting brushes to make an oil 
painting effect.
SketchUses hand drawing effect to emphasize the 
outlines in the photo.
Color AccentHighlight the subject by keeping one color 
domain of an image only while making other 
regions black and white.
Slide the Zoom lever to   to view information on the selected filter mode.
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							48  Using Mode Dial in the capture mode
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Handheld Night Shot mode
Captures photos in a low-light environment, such as in the evening or at night. 
The camera takes a series of photos and then combines them to remove noise 
and blur effect caused by hand/camera shake.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus.
3. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Background Defocus mode
Captures photos that make a subject stands out against a blurred background.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus.
3. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Continuous Burst mode
Continuously takes pictures as long as you keep pressing the shutter. 
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Press and hold the shutter to capture continuous shots. 
The shooting ends when the shutter is released, card full, or the battery is 
exhausted.
The background defocus may not work properly if:
• the subject is moving.
• the subject is too far from the camera.
• the shooting environment is too bright or too dark.
The flash mode is not available in this mode.
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							More on the capture mode  49
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More on the capture mode
Using the Function menu
Press   to access more capture options. Depending on your settings, the 
displayed option icons in the Function menu may vary.
To use the Function menu:
1. Press   to enter the Function menu, the 
currently selected settings are shown. 
2. Press   or   to select a menu item.
3. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to 
select a setting.
4. Press   to confirm the setting.
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
Automatically takes 3 pictures with slightly different exposures at the EV you set.
To select an EV setting for AEB photography:
1. Press  > AEB.
2. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to select an EV setting.
3. Press   to confirm.
IconDescriptionIconDescription
Function is disabled. Camera varies exposure by 
0, –0.3, and +0.3 for three 
shots.
Camera varies exposure by 
0, –0.7, and +0.7 for three 
shots.Camera varies exposure by 
0, –1.0, and +1.0 for three 
shots.
AEB Off
Automatically takes 3 images with 
different exposures at the EV you set.
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White Balance
Compensates for color temperatures in different lighting conditions, so white 
and other colors can display properly when you capture images.
To select White Balance:
1. Press  > White Balance.
2. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to select a white balance option. 
When selecting the 
MWB mode:
• Point the camera at a blank sheet of white 
paper or something similar.
• Press   or   to select Adjust. The 
camera will automatically detect the 
proper colors.
3. Press   to confirm setting.
IconModeDescription
AutoAdjusts white balance automatically.
DaylightUsed in bright daylight conditions.
CloudyUsed in twilight or shady conditions.
TungstenUsed when subjects lit by tungsten 
(incandescent) lighting.
Fluorescent 
HighAdjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the 
green hue of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for 
indoor photos under fluorescent lighting 
without a flash.
Fluorescent 
Low
MWB
Used when you want to manually adjust 
white balance in a particular lighting 
condition.
MWB
Adjust
Cancel
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