Canon G5 X Owners Manual

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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 “Camera” (= 210).
1 Lift the flash.
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Press 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. Lift the flash in...

92
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
 Still Images  Movies
Just as with regular exposure compensation (= 78), 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 [] dial 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...

93
Changing the Flash Timing
 Still Images  Movies
Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows.
1 Access the setting screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose [Flash 
Control] on the [5] tab, and then press 
the [] button ( = 31).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Choose [Shutter Sync.], and then choose 
the desired option ( = 31).
1st-
curtainThe flash fires immediately after the shutter opens.
2nd-
curtain The flash fires immediately before the shutter closes.
Shooting with the FE Lock
 Still...

94
Capturing in RAW Format
The camera can capture images in JPEG and RAW format.
JPEG ImagesProcessed 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.
RAW Images “Raw” (unprocessed) data, recorded with essentially 
no loss of image quality from the camera’s image 
processing. The data cannot be...

95
Changing the IS Mode Settings
 Still Images  Movies
You can keep image stabilization off until the moment you shoot.
 zFollow the steps in “Deactivating Image 
Stabilization” ( = 54) to choose [Shoot 
Only].
 ● For details on the relationship between the number of recording 
pixels and the number of shots that will fit on a card, see “Number 
of Shots per Memory Card” ( =
 212). ●
The file extension for JPEG images is .JPG, and the extension for 
RAW images is .CR2.
Using the Menu
 zPress the []...

96
Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)
 Still Images  Movies
Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera 
automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.
For details on available shutter speeds, see “Camera” (=
 210).
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
2 Set the shutter speed.
 zTurn the [] dial to set the shutter 
speed.
Shutter Speed (Sec.) Available ISO Speed (= 79)
30 – 1.3 [AUTO], [125] – [3200]
1 – 1/2000 [AUTO], [125] – [12800]
 ●In...

97
Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture 
Values ([M] Mode)
 Still Images  Movies
Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed 
and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.
For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see “Camera” 
(=
 210).
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
2 Configure the setting.
 zTurn the [] dial to set the shutter 
speed (1).
 z Turn the [] ring to set the aperture value 
(2).
 z When the ISO speed is fixed, an 
exposure...

98
Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb)
With bulb exposures, shots are exposed for as long as you hold down the 
shutter button.
1 Specify bulb exposure.
 zSet the shutter speed to [BULB], following 
steps 1 – 3 in “Specific Shutter Speeds 
and Aperture Values ([
] Mode)” 
( = 97).
2 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.
 ● Maximum continuous shooting time with this feature is 4 min. 
16 sec. ● Mount...

99
Recording Movies at Specific Shutter 
Speeds and Aperture Values
 Still Images  Movies
Set your preferred shutter speed, exposure, aperture value, and ISO 
speed.
For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see “Camera” 
(=
 210), and for available ISO speeds, see “Changing the ISO Speed” 
( = 79).
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 30).
2 Configure the settings.
 z
Turn the [] dial to set the shutter...

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Customizing Controls and Display
Customizing Display Information
Customize what screen is displayed when you press the [] button 
on the shooting screen. You can also customize what information is 
displayed.
1 Access the setting screen.
 z On the [1] tab, choose [Screen info/ 
toggle settings] or [VF info/ toggle 
settings] in [Shooting information display], 
and then press the [
] button ( = 31).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose any screen you prefer...