Canon G9 X Owners Manual
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1© CANON INC. 2015 CT0-D002-000-F101-A ● Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” (= 14) section, before using the camera. ● Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly . ● Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ● Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages. : Next page : Previous page : Page before you clicked a link ● To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. Camera User Guide ENGLISH Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
2 Initial Information Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. CameraBattery Pack NB-13L* Battery Charger CB-2LH/CB-2LHE Wrist Strap * Do not peel off the adhesive covering from a battery pack. ● Printed matter is also included. ●A memory card is not included ( = 2). Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. ● SD memory cards*1 ●SDHC memory cards *1*2 ●SDXC memory cards*1*2 *1 Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera. *2 UHS-I memory cards are also supported. Before Use Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
3 Conventions in This Guide ●In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. ●The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. Numbers in parentheses indicate the numbers of corresponding controls in “Part Names” ( = 4). [] Control ring (10) on front ● Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. ●: Important information you should know ●: Notes and tips for expert camera use ●: Indicates touch-screen operations ●= xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a page number) ● Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. ●For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the “memory card”. ●The symbols “ Still Images” and “ Movies” below titles indicate how the function is used—whether for still images or movies. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ● Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. ●Images recorded by the camera shall be for personal use. Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial settings. ●The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. ●Although the screen (monitor) is produced under extremely high- precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images. ●When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm. This does not indicate damage. Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
4 (7 ) ( 10 ) (6 )( 2 )( 1 )( 3 )( 4 ) ( 5) ( 8 )( 9 ) (1) [ (Flash pop up)] switch (2) Screen (monitor)*2 (3) Microphone (4) DIGITAL terminal (5) HDMI™ terminal (6) Movie button (7) [ (Quick Set menu/Set)] button (8) [] button (9) Indicator / USB charge lamp (10) [ (Information)] button *1 Used with NFC features ( = 132). *2 Gestures may not be detected as easily if you apply a screen protector. In this case, increase the sensitivity of the touch-screen panel ( = 164). Part Names (4) (2) (1) (3) ( 7 ) ( 11 ) ( 12 ) ( 3)( 10 ) ( 6 )( 5 )( 9 ) ( 8 ) ( 17 )( 14 )( 13 )( 15 )( 16 ) (1) Lens (2) Lamp (3) Strap mount (4) Zoom lever Shooting: [ (telephoto)] / [ (wide angle)] Playback: [ (magnify)] / [ (index)] (5) Mode dial (6) Shutter button (7) Power button (8) Speaker (9) [ (Playback)] button (10) Control ring (11) Flash (12) [ (Mobile Device Connection)] button (13) Serial number (Body number) (14) (N-Mark)*1 (15) Tripod socket (16) Memory card/battery cover (17) DC coupler terminal cover Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
5 Table of Contents Before Use Initial Information ..............................................................2 Package Contents .................................................................... 2 Compatible Memory Cards ........ ............................................... 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ................................. 3 Conventions in This Guide ....................................................... 3 Part Names .............................................................................. 4 Common Camera Operations ................................................ 12 Safety Precautions ................................................................. 14 Basic Guide Basic Operations............................................................. 17 Touch-Screen Operations....................................................... 17 Touching .................................................................................... 17 Dragging .................................................................................... 17 Initial Preparations.................................................................. 18 Attaching the Strap .................................................................... 18 Holding the Camera ................................................................... 18 Charging the Battery Pack ......................................................... 18 Inserting the Battery Pack and Your Memory Card ...................19 Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card ..................... 20 Setting the Date and Time ......................................................... 20 Changing the Date and T ime ................................................. 21 Display Language ...................................................................... 21 Trying the Camera Out ...........................................................22 Shooting (Smart Auto) ............................................................... 22 Viewing ...................................................................................... 23 Erasing images ...................................................................... 24 Advanced Guide Camera Basics ................................................................25 On/Off ..................................................................................... 25 Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) .............................26 Power Saving in Shooting Mode ........................................... 26 Power Saving in Playback Mode ........................................... 26 Shutter Button ........................................................................ 26 Shooting Modes ..................................................................... 27 Shooting Display Options ....................................................... 27 Using the Quick Set Menu ........ .............................................. 28 Using Touch-Screen Operations to Configure Settings .............28 Using the Menu Screen .......................................................... 29 Touch-Screen Operations ..........................................................30 On-Screen Keyboard.............................................................. 30 Indicator Display ..................................................................... 31 Clock ...................................................................................... 32 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode ......................................33 Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings ..........................33 Shooting (Smart Auto) ............................................................... 33 Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode ................................................... 35 Digest Movie Playback .......................................................... 36 Still Images/Movies ............................................................... 36 Still Images ............................................................................ 36 Movies ................................................................................... 36 Scene Icons ............................................................................... 37 Continuous Shooting Scenes ................................................ 38 Image Stabilization Icons ........................................................... 38 On-Screen Frames .................................................................... 39 Common, Convenient Features .............................................39 Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) ..........................39 Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
6 Preventing the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp from Lighting Up ......53 Changing the Image Display Style after Shots .......................... 54 Changing the Image Display Period after Shots ................... 54 Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots ......................... 54 Other Shooting Modes .................................................... 55 Applying Effects Automatically (Creative Shot) ......................55 Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot ........................... 55 Choosing Effects ....................................................................... 56 Recording Movies with a V ariety of Effects................................ 56 Creative Shot Movie Playback .............................................. 56 Specific Scenes ...................................................................... 57 Applying Special Ef fects ......................................................... 58 Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) ...........58 Adding Artistic Ef fects ............................................................ 59 Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic) .................................... 59 Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Ef fect (Fish-Eye Effect) ............59 Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) ............. 60 Playback Speed and Estimated Playback T ime (for One-Minute Clips) ........................................................... 60 Shooting with a Toy Camera Ef fect (Toy Camera Effect) ...........61 Making Subjects Stand Out (Background Defocus) .................. 61 Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect .............................................. 62 Shooting in Monochrome ........................................................... 62 Special Modes for Other Purposes ........................................63 Shooting Starry Skies (Star) ...................................................... 63 Shooting People against Starry Skies (Star Portrait) ............ 63 Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies (Star Nightscape) .................................................................. 64 Shooting Star T rails (Star Trails) ........................................... 65 Shooting Movies of Star Movement (Star Time-Lapse Movie) ....................................................... 66 Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) ........................ 40 Using the Self-Timer .................................................................. 40 Using the Self-T imer to Avoid Camera Shake ....................... 41 Customizing the Self-Timer ................................................... 41 Shooting by T ouching the Screen (Touch Shutter) .................... 42 Continuous Shooting ................................................................. 42 Image Display during Playback ............................................. 43 Using Face ID......................................................................... 43 Personal Information ................................................................. 43 Registering Face ID Information ................................................ 44 Shooting .................................................................................... 45 Checking and Editing Registered Information ........................... 45 Overwriting and Adding Face Information ............................. 46 Erasing Registered Information ............................................. 47 Image Customization Features .............................................. 47 Changing the Aspect Ratio ........................................................ 47 Changing Image Quality ............................................................ 48 Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps ...........48 Changing Movie Image Quality ................................................. 49 For NTSC V ideo .................................................................... 49 For PAL Video ........................................................................ 49 Helpful Shooting Features ......................................................50 Using the Electronic Level ......................................................... 50 Magnifying the Area in Focus .................................................... 50 Checking for Closed Eyes ......................................................... 51 Deactivating Auto Level ............................................................. 51 Changing the IS Mode Settings ................................................. 52 Deactivating Image Stabilization ........................................... 52 Recording Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown before Shooting ......................................................................... 52 Customizing Camera Operation .............................................53 Preventing the AF-Assist Beam from Firing ...............................53 Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
7 Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ................................79 Custom Color ......................................................................... 80 Shooting Range and Focusing ...............................................80 Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) ..................................................... 80 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ............................................... 81 Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking) .................... 82 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) ................................... 82 Digital T ele-Converter ................................................................ 83 Choosing the AF Method ........................................................... 83 1-point AF .............................................................................. 83 Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point AF) ....................... 84 +Tracking ............................................................................ 84 Shooting with Servo AF ............................................................. 85 Changing the Focus Setting ...................................................... 85 Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select) ......................... 86 Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) .............................. 86 Shooting with the AF Lock ......................................................... 87 Flash....................................................................................... 87 Changing the Flash Mode ......................................................... 87 Auto ....................................................................................... 87 On .......................................................................................... 87 Slow Synchro ........................................................................ 88 Off .......................................................................................... 88 Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation ............................ 88 Shooting with the FE Lock ......................................................... 89 Changing the Flash Timing ........................................................ 89 Other Settings ........................................................................ 90 Changing Image Quality ............................................................90 Capturing in RA W Format ..................................................... 90 Using the Menu ..................................................................... 91 Changing the IS Mode Settings ................................................. 91 Adjusting Colors .................................................................... 68 Adjusting the Focus ............................................................... 68 Recording Various Movies ......................................................69 Recording Movies in [] Mode .................................................69 Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Recording .... 69 Disabling Auto Slow Shutter ................................................. 70 Correcting Severe Camera Shake ............................................. 70 Sound Settings .......................................................................... 70 Deactivating the Wind Filter .................................................. 70 Using the Attenuator .............................................................. 71 Recording Short Clips ................................................................ 71 Playback Ef fects .................................................................... 71 Recording iFrame Movies .......................................................... 72 P Mode ........................................................................\ ..... 73 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) .......................................73 Image Brightness (Exposure) ................................................. 74 Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............74 Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ...................... 74 Changing the Metering Method ................................................. 74 Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame ................75 Changing the ISO Speed ........................................................... 75 Adjusting ISO Auto Settings .................................................. 76 Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO NR) ................ 76 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) ............................... 76 Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction) ......................... 77 Shadow Correct ..................................................................... 77 Adjusting Auto ND Filter Settings .............................................. 77 Image Colors .......................................................................... 78 Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance) ................................78 Custom White Balance .......................................................... 78 Manually Correcting White Balance ...................................... 78 Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
8 Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images (Digest Movies) ........................................................................106 V iewing by Date ................................................................... 106 Checking People Detected in Face ID ..................................... 107 Browsing and Filtering Images ............................................. 107 Navigating through Images in an Index ...................................107 Touch-Screen Operations .................................................... 108 Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions ....................... 108 Using the Control Ring to Jump between Images ................... 109 Touch-Screen Operations .................................................... 11 0 V iewing Individual Images in a Group ..................................... 11 0 Editing Face ID Information ...................................................111 Changing Names ..................................................................... 111 Erasing Names ........................................................................ 111 Image Viewing Options .........................................................11 2 Magnifying Images ..................................................................11 2 Touch-Screen Operations .................................................... 11 2 V iewing Slideshows ................................................................. 11 3 Protecting Images .................................................................11 3 Using the Menu .......................................................................11 3 Choosing Images Individually .................................................. 11 4 Selecting a Range ................................................................... 11 4 Protecting All Images at Once ................................................. 11 5 Clearing All Protection at Once ........................................... 11 5 Erasing Images ..................................................................... 11 5 Erasing Multiple Images at Once .............................................11 6 Choosing a Selection Method ............................................. 11 6 Choosing Images Individually .............................................. 11 6 Selecting a Range ............................................................... 11 7 Specifying All Images at Once ............................................. 11 7 Rotating Images .................................................................... 11 7 Using the Menu ....................................................................... 11 7 Tv, Av, M, and C Mode .....................................................92 Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) ......................................92 Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) ..................................... 93 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) .....93 Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb) ............................. ...............94 Adjusting the Flash Output ..................................................... 95 Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ..................................................................................... 95 Customizing Controls and Display ......................................... 96 Adjusting Settings while Switching Control Ring Functions .......96 Changing Control Ring Settings ................................................ 97 Functions Assignable to the Control Ring ............................. 97 Assigning Functions to the Control Ring ............................... 98 Customizing Display Information ............................................... 98 Customizing the Information Displayed ................................. 99 Assigning Functions to the Movie Button .................................. 99 Customizing the Quick Set Menu ......................................... 100 Choosing Items to Include in the Menu ...................................100 Rearranging Menu Items ..................................................... 100 Saving Shooting Settings ..................................................... 101 Settings That Can Be Saved ...............................................101 Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu) ..... 101 Playback Mode .............................................................. 103 Viewing ................................................................................. 103 Switching Display Modes .........................................................105 Overexposure W arning (for Image Highlights) ....................105 Histogram ............................................................................ 105 RGB Histogram, GPS Information Display .......................... 105 Viewing Short Movies Recorded in Creative Shot Mode (Creative Shot Movies) ............................................................ 106 Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
9 Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu ..........................136 Using Another Access Point .................................................... 137 Previous Access Points ........................................................... 138 Saving Images to a Computer ..............................................138 Preparing to Register a Computer ...........................................138 Checking Your Computer Environment ............................... 138 Installing the Software ......................................................... 138 Configuring the Computer for a Wi-Fi Connection (Windows Only) ................................................................... 139 Saving Images to a Connected Computer ............................... 140 Confirming Access Point Compatibility ................................ 140 Using WPS-Compatible Access Points ............................... 140 Connecting to Listed Access Points .................................... 142 Previous Access Points ....................................................... 143 Sending Images to a Registered Web Service .....................144 Registering Web Services ....................................................... 144 Registering CANON iMAGE GA TEWAY ..............................144 Registering Other Web Services ......................................... 146 Uploading Images to Web Services ........................................ 146 Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer ..........147 Sending Images to Another Camera .................................... 149 Image Sending Options ........................................................ 150 Sending Multiple Images ......................................................... 150 Choosing Images Individually .............................................. 150 Selecting a Range ............................................................... 150 Sending Favorite Images .................................................... 151 Notes on Sending Images ....................................................... 151 Choosing the Number of Recording Pixels (Image Size) ........ 152 Adding Comments ................................................................... 152 Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync) .......................152 Initial Preparations ................................................................... 152 Preparing the Camera ......................................................... 152 Deactivating Auto Rotation ...................................................... 11 8 Tagging Images as Favorites ................................................ 11 8 Using the Menu .......................................................................11 8 Convenient Control: Touch Actions .......................................11 9 Using Touch Actions Functions ................................................ 11 9 Changing Touch Actions Functions ......................................... 120 Assignable Functions .......................................................... 120 Editing Still Images ............................................................... 121 Resizing Images ...................................................................... 121 Using the Menu ....................................................................... 121 Cropping .................................................................................. 122 Changing Image Color T ones (My Colors) ..............................123 Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) ................................ 123 Correcting Red-Eye ................................................................. 124 Editing Movies ...................................................................... 125 Reducing File Sizes .................................................................126 Image Quality of Compressed Movies ................................ 126 Erasing Movie Chapters .......................................................... 126 Viewing Albums (Story Highlights) .......................................127 Choosing Themes for Albums ............................................. 127 Adding Background Music to Albums ...................................... 128 Creating Y our Own Albums ...................................................... 129 Combining Short Clips.......................................................... 130 Wi-Fi Functions ............................................................. 131 Available Wi-Fi Features ......................................................131 Sending Images to a Smartphone ........................................ 132 Sending Images to an NFC-Compatible Smartphone .............132 Connecting via NFC When Camera Is Off or in Shooting Mode ................................................................ 132 Connecting via NFC When Camera Is in Playback Mode ... 134 Sending to a Smartphone Assigned to the Button ................... 134 Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
10 Customizing Sounds ................................................................164 Start-Up Screen ....................................................................... 164 Hiding Hints and Tips ............................................................... 164 Listing Shooting Modes by Icon ............................................... 164 Increasing Touch-Screen Panel Sensitivity ............................. 164 Automatically Locking the Touch-Screen Panel ...................... 165 Metric / Non-Metric Display ..................................................... 165 Checking Certification Logos ................................................... 165 Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images ................. 165 Deleting All Copyright Information ....................................... 166 Adjusting Other Settings .......................................................... 166 Restoring Default Camera Settings ......................................... 166 Accessories ................................................................... 167 System Map ......................................................................... 167 Optional Accessories ............................................................ 168 Power Supplies ........................................................................ 168 Flash Unit ................................................................................ 169 Other Accessories ................................................................... 169 Printers .................................................................................... 169 Photo and Movie Storage ........................................................ 169 Using Optional Accessories.................................................. 170 Playback on a TV .................................................................... 170 Powering the Camera with Household Power ......................... 171 Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack .............................. 172 Using a Computer to Charge the Battery ............................173 Using the Software ............................................................... 173 Computer Connections via a Cable .........................................174 Checking Y our Computer Environment ............................... 174 Installing the Software ......................................................... 174 Saving Images to a Computer ................................................. 174 Printing Images .................................................................... 175 Preparing the Computer ......................................................153 Sending Images ....................................................................... 154 V iewing Images Sent via Image Sync on a Smartphone ..... 154 Using a Smartphone to View Camera Images and Control the Camera ..............................................................155 Geotagging Images on the Camera ........................................155 Shooting Remotely .................................................................. 155 Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings.......................................... 156 Editing Connection Information ...............................................156 Changing a Device Nickname ............................................. 157 Erasing Connection Information .......................................... 157 Changing the Camera Nickname ........................................ 157 Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default ................................... 158 Setting Menu .................................................................. 159 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ......................................159 Date-Based Image Storage ..................................................... 159 File Numbering ........................................................................ 159 Formatting Memory Cards ....................................................... 160 Low-Level Formatting .......................................................... 160 Changing the Video System .................................................... 160 Electronic Level Calibration ..................................................... 161 Resetting the Electronic Level ............................................. 161 Switching the Color of Screen Information .............................. 161 Using Eco Mode ...................................................................... 161 Power-Saving Adjustment ....................................................... 162 Screen Brightness ................................................................... 162 W orld Clock ............................................................................. 162 Date and Time ......................................................................... 163 Lens Retraction Timing ............................................................ 163 Display Language .................................................................... 163 Silencing Camera Operations .................................................. 163 Adjusting the V olume ............................................................... 164 Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide