Canon G5 X Owners Manual

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Shadow Correct
 Still Images  Movies
Automatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 30).
 z
Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
Adjusting Auto ND Filter Settings
For optimal brightness in the scenes you shoot, Auto ND filter reduces 
light intensity to 1/8 the actual level, by an amount equivalent to three 
stops. Choosing [
] enables you to reduce the shutter speed and 
aperture value.
 z Press the []...

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Custom White Balance
 Still Images  Movies
For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white 
balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white 
balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
 zFollow the steps in “Capturing Natural 
Colors (White Balance)” ( = 82) to 
choose [] or [].
 z Aim the camera at a plain white subject, 
so that the entire screen is white. Press 
the [
] button.
 zThe tint of the screen changes once the...

83
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
 Still Images  Movies
Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia 
or black and white.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 30).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
My Colors Off –
VividEmphasizes contrast and color saturation, 
making images sharper.
NeutralTones down contrast and color saturation for 
subdued images.
Sepia
Creates sepia tone images.
B/WCreates black and white...

84
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 range of focus, see “Shooting Range” ( = 211).
 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...

85
 ●When you focus manually, the AF method ( = 87) is [1-point 
AF] and AF frame size ( = 88) is [Normal], and these settings 
cannot be changed.
 ● Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom ( = 41) or 
digital tele-converter ( = 87), or when using a TV as a display 
( = 170), but the magnified display will not appear.
 ●
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 ( = 31) ► [4] tab ►...

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2 Configure the setting.
 zPress the [] button, and then adjust 
the setting by pressing the [][] buttons 
or turning the [] dial.
 ● Focus bracketing is only available in [] mode ( = 91). ●
Continuous shooting ( = 44) 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” 
( = 85). ●
Three shots are taken, regardless of any quantity specified in [] 
( = 43). ●
In [Blink Detection] mode ( = 53), this...

87
1-point AF
 Still Images  Movies
The camera focuses using a single AF frame. Effective for reliable 
focusing. You can also move the frame by touching the screen (= 90).
 ●
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...

88
 ●You can also access the screen in step 1 by pressing the [] 
button.
 ● You can also return the AF frame to the original position in the 
center by holding down the [] button. ●You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the 
AF frame 
( =
 79). ●You can also configure the AF frame size by pressing the [] 
button and choosing [AF Frame Size] on the [3] tab (= 31).
+Tracking
 Still Images  Movies
 ● Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative 
metering only), and white...

89
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 [3] tab, and 
then choose [Off] ( = 31).
OnHelps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because 
the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the 
shutter...

90
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 method to [+Tracking] 
(= 87).
2 Choose a person’s face or another 
subject to focus on.
 z Touch 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 T

ouch AF, touch [
].
3 Shoot.
 z Press the shutter button halfway. After 
the...