Canon Camera Powershot G7 X User Manual

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Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
 Still Images  Movies
When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can 
specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button 
halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the 
position you specified. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting 
Range” (=
 196).
1 Choose [].
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] (either 
press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial), and then press the [] button.
 z [] and the MF indicator are displayed.
2 Specify the general focal position.
 zReferring to the on-screen MF indicator 
bar (1, which shows the distance and 
focal position) and the magnified display 
area, press the [
][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to specify the general focal 
position, and then press the [] button.
 z To adjust the magnification, press the [] 
button.
 z During magnified display, you can move 
the focusing frame by dragging on the 
screen.
3 Fine-tune the focus.
 zPress the shutter button halfway to have 
the camera fine-tune the focal position 
(Safety MF).
(1)
Shooting Range and Focusing
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
 Still Images  Movies
To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to []. For 
details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” ( = 196).
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] (either 
press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial), and then press the [] button.
 z Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
 ● If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
 ●To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod 
and shooting with the camera set to [] (= 42).
 ●
You can also configure this setting by pressing the [] button, 
touching [], and then touching it again.
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 ●Colors displayed for MF peaking are not recorded in your shots.
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)
 Still Images  Movies
Three consecutive images are captured each time you shoot, with the 
first one at the focal distance you set manually and the others at farther 
and nearer focal positions determined by presets. The distance from your 
specified focus can be set in three levels.
1 Choose [].
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 29).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Press the [] button, and then adjust the 
setting by pressing the [][] buttons or 
turning the [] dial.
 ● Focus bracketing is only available in [] mode ( = 88). ●
Continuous shooting ( = 87) is not available in this mode.
 ●
You can also access the setting screen in step 2 by pressing the 
[] button in step 2 of “Shooting in Manual Focus Mode” 
( = 81). ●
Three shots are taken, regardless of any quantity specified in [] 
( = 42). ●
In [Blink Detection] mode ( = 51), this function is only available 
for the final shot.
 ● When you focus manually, the AF frame mode ( = 83) is 
[1-point] and AF frame size ( = 84) is [Normal], and these 
settings cannot be changed.
 ● Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom ( = 40) or 
digital tele-converter ( = 83), or when using a TV as a display 
( = 161), but the magnified display will not appear.
 ●
You can also adjust the focus by turning the [] ring ( = 97). ●
To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to 
stabilize it.
 ●You can enlarge or hide the magnified display area by adjusting 
MENU ( = 30) ► [] tab ► [MF-Point Zoom] settings. ●
To deactivate automatic focus fine-tuning when the shutter button 
is pressed halfway, choose MENU ( = 30) ► [] tab ► 
[Safety MF] ► [Off].
 ● You can lock the focus during recording by touching []. [] is 
then displayed.
Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking)
 Still Images  Movies
Edges of subjects in focus are displayed in color to make manual focusing 
easier. You can adjust the colors and the sensitivity (level) of edge 
detection as needed.
1 Access the setting screen.
 z Press the [] button, choose [MF 
Peaking Settings] on the [] tab, and 
then choose [On] ( = 30).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Choose a menu item to configure, and 
then choose the desired option ( = 30).
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Changing the AF Frame Mode
 Still Images  Movies
Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as 
follows.
 zPress the [] button, choose [AF 
Frame] on the [] tab, and then choose 
the desired option ( = 30).
1-point
 Still Images  Movies
One AF frame is displayed. Effective for reliable focusing. You can also 
move the frame by touching the screen ( = 86).
 ●
A yellow AF frame is displayed with [] if the camera cannot 
focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
 ● To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or 
in a corner, first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF 
frame, and then hold the shutter button halfway down. As you 
continue to hold the shutter button halfway
, recompose the shot 
as desired, and then press the shutter button all the way down 
(Focus Lock).
 ● The AF frame position is enlarged when you press the shutter 
button halfway and [AF-Point Zoom] ( = 51) is set to [On].
 ●
To access the screen in step 2, you can either touch [] on the 
screen in step 1 or touch [] on the manual focus screen 
( = 81). ●
You can also configure this setting by touching or dragging the bar 
on the screen in step 2 to specify a value and then touching [].
Digital Tele-Converter
 Still Images  Movies
The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 
2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster 
than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the 
same zoom factor.
 zPress the [] button, choose 
[Digital Zoom] on the [] tab, and then 
choose the desired option ( = 30).
 z
The view is enlarged and the zoom factor 
is displayed on the screen.
 ● The digital tele-converter cannot be used with digital zoom (= 40) 
or AF-point zoom (= 51).
 ● The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom 
lever all the way toward [] for maximum telephoto, and when 
you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step 
2 in “Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)” ( =
 40).
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 ●On the screen in step 2, you can also move the AF frame by 
touching the screen, restore the AF frame to the original position 
by touching [
], or exit the setting by touching [].
Face AiAF
 Still Images  Movies
 ● Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative 
metering only), and white balance ([] only).
 ● After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around 
the person’s face determined by the camera to be the main subject, and 
up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces
.
 ●When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving 
subjects, within a certain range.
 ●After you press the shutter button halfway, up to nine green frames are 
displayed around faces in focus.
 ● When no faces are detected, or when only gray frames are 
displayed (without a white frame), pressing the shutter button 
halfway will display green frames in the areas in focus. Note that 
the maximum number of frames depends on the aspect ratio 
(=
 48) setting. -
[] or []: 31 frames -[] or []: 25 frames -[]: 21 frames ● If faces are not detected when Servo AF ( = 85) is set to [On], 
the AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you 
press the shutter button halfway.
 ● Examples of faces that cannot be detected: -Subjects that are distant or extremely close -Subjects that are dark or light -Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden ● The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces. ●No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you 
press the shutter button halfway.
Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point)
 Still Images  Movies
When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF 
frame mode to [1-point].
1 Move the AF frame.
 zTouch the screen. An AF frame is 
displayed in orange where you touched 
(Touch AF).
 zYou can turn the [] dial to move the AF 
frame and press the [][][][] buttons 
to fine-tune the position.
 z To return the AF frame to the original 
position in the center, press the [] 
button.
2 Resize the AF frame.
 z To reduce the AF frame size, turn the 
[] ring. Turn it again to restore it to the 
original size.
3 Finish the setup process.
 z Press the [] button.
 ● AF frames are displayed at normal size when you use the digital 
zoom ( = 40) or digital tele-converter ( = 83), and in manual 
focus mode ( = 81).
 ●
You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the AF frame 
(= 75). ●
You can also configure the AF frame size by pressing the 
[] button and choosing [AF Frame Size] on the [] tab 
( = 30).
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Changing the Focus Setting
 Still Images  Movies
You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on 
subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. 
Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the 
shutter button halfway.
 zPress the [] button, choose 
[Continuous AF] on the [] tab, and then 
choose [Off] ( = 30).
OnHelps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because 
the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the 
shutter button halfway.
Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus 
constantly.
Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select)
 Still Images  Movies
You can shoot after choosing a specific person’s face to focus on.
1 Prepare the camera for Face Select.
 z
Set the AF frame to [Face AiAF] 
(= 84).
 z
Assign [] to the [] button ( = 99).
Shooting with Servo AF
 Still Images  Movies
This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the 
camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long 
as you press the shutter button halfway.
1 Configure the setting.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [Servo 
AF] on the [] tab, and then choose [On] 
( = 30).
2 Focus.
 z
The focus and exposure are maintained 
where the blue AF frame is displayed 
while you are pressing the shutter button 
halfway.
 ● Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. ●In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames 
may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. 
In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the 
specified AF frame mode.
 ●If adequate exposure cannot be obtained, shutter speeds and 
aperture values are displayed in orange. Release the shutter 
button, and then press it halfway again.
 ●AF lock shooting is not available. ●[AF-Point Zoom] on the [] tab ( = 30) is not available. ●
Not available when using the self-timer ( = 41).
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Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF)
 Still Images  Movies
You can shoot after choosing a person’s face or another subject to focus on.
1 Set the AF frame to [Face AiAF] 
(= 84).
2 Choose a person’s face or another 
subject to focus on.
 zTouch the subject or person on the 
screen.
 zWhen the subject is detected, the camera 
beeps and [] is displayed. Focus is 
maintained even if the subject moves.
 z To cancel Touch AF

, touch [
].
3 Shoot.
 zPress the shutter button halfway. After 
the camera focuses, [] changes to a 
green [].
 z Press the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot.
2 Enter Face Select mode.
 zAim the camera at the person’s face and 
press the [] button.
 zAfter [Face Select : On] is displayed, a 
face frame [] is displayed around the 
face detected as the main subject.
 z Even if the subject moves, the face frame 
[] follows the subject within a certain 
range.
 z If a face is not detected, [] is not 
displayed.
3 Choose the face to focus on.
 z To switch the face frame [] to another 
detected face, press the [] button.
 z After you have switched the face frame 
to all detected faces, [Face Select : Off] 
is displayed, and the specified AF frame 
mode screen is displayed again.
4 Shoot.
 zPress the shutter button halfway. After the 
camera focuses, [] changes to [].
 zPress the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot.
 ● When [Face ID] is set to [On], names of any registered people 
detected are not displayed when you have selected another, 
unregistered face to focus on. However, their names will be 
recorded in the still images ( =
 44).
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Shooting Continuously as the Camera Keeps 
the Subject in Focus
 Still Images  Movies
Shoot continuously as the camera keeps the subject in focus. For details 
on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shooting Speed” 
(=
 196).
1 Configure the setting.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] (either 
press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial), and then press the [] button.
 z Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
2 Shoot.
 z Hold the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot continuously.
 zThe images are managed together as a 
group ( = 110).
 ●
In [] mode ( = 55), manual focus mode ( = 81), or when 
AF is locked ( = 87), [] is changed to []. ●
Cannot be used with the self-timer ( = 41). ●
Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow 
down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the 
zoom position.
 ●As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down. ●Shooting may slow down if the flash fires. ●With Touch Shutter ( = 42), the camera shoots continuously 
while you touch the screen.
 ● If you prefer the camera not to shoot when you touch the screen, 
make sure [Touch Shutter] mode is deactivated. Press the 
[
] button, choose [Touch Shutter] on the [] tab, and 
then choose [Off] ( = 30). ●
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.
 ● Even if you are shooting in [] mode (= 81), the camera will 
revert to [] mode if you touch the screen to specify where to focus. ● If [Face ID] is set to [On], names will not display when registered 
people are detected, but the names will be recorded in the still 
images ( =
 44). However, a name will display if the subject 
chosen to focus on is the same as a person detected with Face ID.
Shooting with the AF Lock
 Still Images  Movies
The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will 
not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.
1 Lock the focus.
 z With the shutter button pressed halfway, 
press the [] button.
 zThe focus is now locked, and [] and 
the MF indicator are displayed.
 z To unlock the focus, hold the shutter 
button halfway down and press the [] 
button again.
2 Compose the shot and shoot.
 ● Cannot be used with Touch Shutter ( = 42).
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Slow Synchro
Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a 
slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.
 ●In [] mode, 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 ( =
 91). ●
In [] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main 
subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
Off
For shooting without the flash.
 ● If a blinking [] icon is displayed when you press the shutter 
button halfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions, 
mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it 
still.
 ● Adjustment is also possible by pressing the [] button, touching 
the desired option, and then touching it again.
Flash
Changing the Flash Mode
 Still Images  Movies
You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details 
on the flash range, see “Flash Range” ( = 196).
1 Raise the flash.
 z
Move the [] switch.
2 Configure the setting.
 zPress the [] button, choose a flash 
mode (either press the [][] buttons or 
turn the [] dial), and then press the [] 
button.
 z The option you configured is now 
displayed.
 ● The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the [] button 
when the flash is lowered. Move the [] switch to raise the flash, 
then configure the setting.
Auto
Fires automatically in low-light conditions.
On
Fires for each shot.
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Shooting with the FE Lock
 Still Images  Movies
Just as with the AE lock (= 74), you can lock the exposure for the flash 
shots.
1 Raise the flash and set it to [] 
(= 88).
2 Lock the flash exposure.
 z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot 
with the exposure locked. With the 
shutter button pressed halfway, press the 
[
] button.
 zThe flash fires, and when 
[] is displayed, the flash output level is 
retained.
 z To unlock FE, release the shutter button 
and press the [] button again. In this 
case, [] is no longer displayed.
3 Compose the shot and shoot.
 z After one shot, FE is unlocked and [] is 
no longer displayed.
 ● FE Lock cannot be used with Touch Shutter ( = 42) or Touch 
AF ( = 86), because touching the screen will cancel FE Lock.
 ●
FE: Flash Exposure
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
 Still Images  Movies
Just as with regular exposure compensation ( = 74), you can adjust the 
flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
 z Raise the flash, press the [] button and 
immediately turn the [] ring to choose 
the compensation level, and then press 
the [
] button.
 z The correction level you specified is now 
displayed.
 ● When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically 
adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value during the flash shots 
to reduce washed-out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. 
However, you can deactivate automatic adjustment of the shutter 
speed and aperture value by accessing MENU ( =
 30) and 
choosing [] tab ► [Flash Settings] ► [Safety FE] ► [Off]. ● You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by 
accessing MENU ( = 30) and choosing [] tab ► [Flash 
Settings] ► [Flash Exp. Comp].
 ● You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen ( = 30) 
when the flash is up by pressing the [] button and immediately 
pressing the [] button.
 ● You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen ( = 30) 
by pressing the [] button and touching [].
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Shooting RAW Images
 Still Images  Movies
RAW images are “raw” (unprocessed) data, recorded with essentially no 
loss of image quality from the camera’s internal image processing. Use 
Digital Photo Professional (=
 163) to adjust RAW images as desired 
with minimal loss of image quality.
 z Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
(
= 29).
Records JPEG images. JPEG images are processed in the camera 
for optimal image quality and compressed to reduce file size. 
However, the compression process is irreversible, and images 
cannot be restored to their original, unprocessed state. Image 
processing may also cause some loss of image quality.
Records RAW images. RAW images are “raw” (unprocessed) 
data, recorded with essentially no loss of image quality from the 
camera’s image processing. The data cannot be used in this 
state for viewing on a computer or printing. You must first use the 
software (Digital Photo Professional) to convert images to ordinary 
JPEG or TIFF files. Images can be adjusted with minimal loss of 
image quality.
For details on resolution and the number of shots that will fit on a 
card, see “Number of Shots per Memory Card” ( =
 195).
Records two images, both a RAW image and a JPEG image, for 
each shot.
The JPEG image can be viewed on a computer or printed without 
using the software.
Changing the Flash Timing
 Still Images  Movies
Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows.
1 Access the setting screen.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [Flash 
Settings] on the [] tab, and then press 
the [] button ( = 30).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Choose [Shutter Sync.], and then choose 
the desired option ( = 30).
1st-curtain The flash fires immediately after the shutter opens.
2nd-curtain The flash fires immediately before the shutter closes.
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