Canon G5 X Owners Manual

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Changing Movie Image Quality
 Still Images  Movies
Adjust movie image quality (image size and frame rate). The frame rate 
indicates how many frames are recorded per second, which is determined 
automatically based on the NTSC or PAL setting (=
 160). For guidelines 
on the total recording time for movies at each level of image quality 
that will fit on a memory card, see “Recording Time per Memory Card” 
( =
 212).
 z
Press the [] button, choose the movie 
quality menu item, and then choose the...

52
Helpful Shooting Features
Using the Dual Axis Electronic Level
 Still Images  Movies
An electronic level can be displayed as a guideline to ensure the camera 
is level from front to back and left to right.
1 Display the electronic level.
 zPress the [] button several times to 
display the electronic level.
2 Straighten the camera.
 z (1) indicates the front-back orientation 
and (2) the left-right orientation.
 zIf the camera is tilted, move it so that the 
red line changes to green.
 ● If the...

53
Checking for Closed Eyes
 Still Images  Movies
[] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed 
their eyes.
1 Configure the setting.
 z Press the [] button, choose [Blink 
Detection] on the [7] tab, and then 
choose [On] ( = 31).
2 Shoot.
 z
[] flashes when the camera detects a 
person whose eyes are closed.
 z To restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
 ● When you have specified multiple shots in [] mode, this 
function is only available for the final shot.
 ● A...

54
Changing the IS Mode Settings
Deactivating Image Stabilization
 Still Images  Movies
When the camera is held still (as when shooting from a tripod), you should 
set image stabilization to [Off] to deactivate it.
1 Access the setting screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose [IS 
Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press 
the [] button ( = 31).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the 
[] dial to choose [IS Mode], press the 
[] button, and then press the [][] 
buttons or turn the []...

55
Customizing Camera Operation
Customize shooting functions on the [] tab of the menu screen as 
follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “Using the Menu Screen” 
( =
 31).
Preventing the AF-Assist Beam from Firing
 Still Images  Movies
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus 
when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [AF-
assist Beam] on the [3] tab, and then 
choose [Off].
 z To restore the original setting,...

56
Changing the Image Display Style after Shots
 Still Images  Movies
You can change how long images are displayed and what information is 
displayed immediately after shooting.
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots
1 Access the [Review image after 
shooting] screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose 
[Review image after shooting] on the 
[
2] tab, and then press the [] button.
2 Configure the setting.
 z Choose [Display Time], and then choose 
the desired option.
 zTo restore the original setting,...

57
Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots
Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows.
1 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], 
[4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] ( = 56).
2 Configure the setting.
 zChoose [Display Info], and then choose 
the desired option.
 zTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Off].
Off Displays only the image.
Detailed Displays shooting details ( =
 192).
 ●
When [Display Time] ( = 56) is set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display 
Info] is set to [Off] and...

58
Applying Effects Automatically 
(Creative Shot)
 Still Images  Movies
Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot
The camera determines the subject and shooting conditions, automatically 
applying special effects and recomposing the shot to emphasize the 
subject. Six still images are recorded for each shot. You can capture 
multiple still images with effects using camera-determined settings.
1 Enter [] mode.
 zSet the mode dial to [].
2 Shoot.
 zPress the shutter button all the way 
down. As you...

59
Recording Movies with a Variety of Effects
Let the camera determine subjects and shooting conditions when you 
record movies, and filters and effects such as playback in slow or fast 
motion will be added automatically. Once you have recorded a few 
movies, up to four are automatically combined to create a Creative Shot 
movie of 15 – 25 seconds. Note that sound is not recorded in this mode.
1 Enter [] mode.
 zSet the mode dial to [].
2 Record the first movie.
 zPress the movie button. Recording...

60
 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 
( = 79) is increased to suit the shooting conditions. ●
Because the camera will shoot continuously in [] mode, hold it 
steady while shooting.
 ● In [] mode, excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions 
may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.
 ● In [] mode, mount the camera on a...