Canon G3x Owners Manual

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   Shooting with Snowy Backgrounds 
(Snow)
 Still Images  Movies
 z Bright, natural-colored shots of people 
against snowy backgrounds.
  Shooting Fireworks (Fireworks)
 Still Images  Movies
 zVivid shots of fireworks.
 ● Subjects appear larger in [] mode compared to other modes. ●In [] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed 
( = 80) is increased to suit the shooting conditions. ●
Because the camera will shoot continuously in [] mode, hold it 
steady while shooting.
 ● In [] mode, excessive...

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 ●You can also choose the shooting mode by accessing MENU 
(= 31) ► [1] tab ► [Rec. Mode].
Shooting High-Contrast Scenes 
(High Dynamic Range)
 Still Images  Movies
Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels 
each time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal 
brightness to create a single image. This mode can reduce the washed-
out highlights and loss of detail in shadows that tend to occur in high-
contrast shots.
1 Choose [].
 z
Follow steps 1 – 2 in...

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Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic)
 Still Images  Movies
This effect makes colors look faded and images look weathered, as in old 
photographs. Choose from five effect levels.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” ( = 62) and choose 
[].
2 Choose an effect level.
 z Turn the [] dial to choose an effect 
level.
 z A preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
 ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the...

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Shots Resembling Miniature Models 
(Miniature Effect)
 Still Images  Movies
Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above 
and below your selected area.
You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by 
choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and 
objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is 
not recorded.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” ( = 62) and choose 
[]....

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Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect 
(Toy Camera Effect)
 Still Images  Movies
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting 
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” ( = 62) and choose 
[].
2 Choose a color tone.
 z Turn the [] dial to choose a color 
tone.
 z A preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
Standard Shots resemble toy camera images....

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Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect
 Still Images  Movies
This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were 
attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” ( = 62) and choose 
[].
2 Choose an effect level.
 z Turn the [] dial to choose an effect 
level.
 z A preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
 ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you...

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Special Modes for Other Purposes
Auto Shooting after Face Detection 
(Smart Shutter)
 Still Images  Movies
Auto Shooting after Smile Detection (Smile)
 Still Images  Movies
The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you 
pressing the shutter button.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 61) and choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [], and then press the 
[] button.
 z The camera now enters...

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3 Press the shutter button all the way 
down.
 zThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Wink to take picture] is 
displayed.
 zThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound 
is played.
4 Face the camera and wink.
 zThe camera will shoot about two seconds 
after detecting a wink by the person 
whose face is inside the frame.
 zTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
[
] button.
 ● If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately. ●Winking may not be...

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4 Join the subjects in the shooting 
area and look at the camera.
 zAfter the camera detects a new face, the 
lamp blinking and self-timer sound will 
speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp 
will remain lit.) About two seconds later, 
the camera will shoot.
 zTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
[
] button.
 ● Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the 
shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
 ●To change the number of...

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 ●For easier viewing, try choosing MENU ► [2] tab ► [Night 
Display] ► [On] ( = 161) before shooting. ●
To make stars brighter, choose MENU ( = 31) ► [5] tab ► 
[Star Emphasis] ► [Sharp]. To emphasize the bright stars in a 
starry sky, set [Star Emphasis] to [Soft]. This setting can produce 
eye-catching shots by enlarging bright stars while de-emphasizing 
dimmer stars. To disable starlight processing, select [Off].
 ● Try switching to manual focus mode ( = 86) to more accurately 
specify the focal...