Canon G9 X Owners Manual

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Deactivating Auto Level
 Still Images  Movies
Normally, auto leveling keeps movies straight. To cancel this feature, 
choose [Disable].
 zPress the [] button, choose 
[ Auto level] on the [4] tab, and then 
press the [] button ( = 29).
 z
Choose [Disable] ( = 29).
 ●
Once recording begins, the display area narrows, and subjects 
are enlarged ( = 52).
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] ( = 29).
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 frame is displayed around people whose eyes are closed when 
you have selected [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] in [Display 
Time] ( =
 54). ●
This feature is not available during continuous shooting in [] 
mode ( = 38). ●
This feature is not available in continuous shooting mode 
(= 42).
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode  
						

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Recording Movies with Subjects at the Same 
Size Shown before Shooting
 Still Images  Movies
Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes 
and subjects are enlarged to allow for image straightening and correction 
of significant camera shake.
To record movies with subjects at the same size shown before shooting, 
you can reduce image stabilization and cancel Auto Level.
 zSet [ Auto level] to [Disable] as 
described in “Deactivating Auto Level” 
( =
 51).
 z
Follow step 1 in “Deactivating Image 
Stabilization” ( = 52) to access the [IS 
Settings] screen.
 z Choose [Dynamic IS], and then choose 
[Low] ( = 29).
 ●
You can also set [IS Mode] to [Off], so that subjects are recorded 
at the same size shown before shooting.
 ●[Dynamic IS] is not available when [IS Mode] is set to [Off] 
(= 52). ●
Only [Standard] is available when the movie quality is [] 
(NTSC) or [] (PAL).
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.
 z Press the [] button, choose [IS 
Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press 
the [] button ( = 29).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Touch [IS Mode], and then choose an 
option ( = 29).
Continuous Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is 
automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (
= 38).
Off Deactivates image stabilization.
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode  
						

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Preventing the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp from 
Lighting Up
 Still Images  Movies
You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce 
red-eye when the flash is used in low-light shots.
1 Access the [Flash Settings] screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose [Flash 
Settings] on the [5] tab, and then press 
the [] button.
2 Configure the setting.
 z Choose [Red-Eye Lamp], and then 
choose [Off].
 zTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [On].
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” 
( =
 29).
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, repeat this 
process but choose [On].
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode  
						

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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] (= 54).
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 ( =
 189).
 ●
When [Display Time] ( = 54) is set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display 
Info] is set to [Off] and cannot be changed.
 ● By pressing the [] button while an image is displayed after 
shooting, you can switch the display information. Note that the 
settings of [Display Info] are not changed.
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.
 z Press the [] button, choose 
[Review image after shooting] on the 
[
1] 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, repeat this 
process but choose [Quick].
Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again.
2
 sec., 4 sec., 
8 sec. Displays images for the specified time. Even while 
the shot is displayed, you can take another shot by 
pressing the shutter button halfway again.
Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button 
halfway.
Off No image display after shots.
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode  
						

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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 shoot, the shutter sound is 
played three times.
 zAfter the six images are displayed 
in succession, they are displayed 
simultaneously for about two seconds.
 zTo keep the images displayed until you 
press the shutter button halfway or press 
the [
] button, press the [] button 
while the images are displayed. You can 
choose an image for full-screen display 
by touching the image and then pressing 
the [
] button.
 z To return to the original display, press the 
[] button.
 ● Shooting will take some time when the flash fires, but hold the 
camera steady until the shutter sound is played three times.
 ●The six images are managed together as a group ( = 110). ●
Simultaneous display of the six images as shown in step 2 is only 
available immediately after you shoot.
Other Shooting Modes
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and 
take shots enhanced with unique image effects or 
captured using special functions
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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3 Record the second to fourth movies.
 zRepeat step 2 three times to record four 
movies.
 ● Even if you do not record four movies that day, a Creative Shot 
movie will be saved as a separate file once the date changes.
 ●Effects are generally applied consistently to movies 1 – 4, but you 
can also change the effect in each movie ( = 56). ●
Individual chapters can be edited ( = 126).
Creative Shot Movie Playback
You can choose and play back Creative Shot movies recorded in [] 
mode ( = 106).
Choosing Effects
You can choose effects for images captured in [] mode.
 z
After choosing [] mode, turn the [] 
ring to choose the effect.
 Auto All effects
 Retro Images resemble old photos
 MonochromeImages are generated in one color
 Special Bold, distinctive-looking images
 NaturalSubdued, natural-looking images
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 
begins, and a bar is displayed to indicate 
the elapsed time.
 zRecording stops automatically in 
3 – 6 seconds.
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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 Shooting Evening Scenes without 
Using a Tripod (Handheld Night Scene)
 Still Images  Movies
 zBeautiful shots of evening scenes or 
portraits with evening scenery in the 
background, without the need to hold the 
camera very still (as with a tripod).
 zA single image is created by combining 
consecutive shots, reducing camera 
shake and image noise.
 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 
( = 75) 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 tripod or take other 
measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. In this case, 
you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] ( =
 52).
 ●
When you use a tripod for evening scenes, shooting in [] 
mode instead of [] mode will give better results ( = 33). ●
You can also choose the shooting mode by accessing MENU 
(= 29) ► [1] tab ► [Rec. Mode]. ●
In [] mode, although no frames are displayed when you press 
the shutter button halfway, optimal focus is still determined.
Specific Scenes
Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will 
automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.
1 Enter [] mode.
 z Set the mode dial to [].
2 Choose a shooting mode.
 zTouch [], and then touch [][] or drag 
up or down on the screen to choose a 
shooting mode.
 z To confirm your choice, touch [OK].
3 Shoot.
 Shooting Portraits (Portrait)
 Still Images  Movies
 zTake shots of people with a softening 
effect.
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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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 [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 57) and choose [].
2 Shoot.
 z
Hold the camera steady as you shoot. 
When you press the shutter button all 
the way down, the camera will take three 
shots and combine them.
 ● Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent 
you from obtaining the desired results.
 ●If excessive camera shake interferes with shooting, mount 
the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. 
Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod 
or other means to secure the camera ( =
 52). ●
Any subject movement will cause images to look blurry. ●There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera 
processes and combines the images.
 ●[] may be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway 
in bright conditions, indicating automatic adjustment for optimal 
image brightness.
Applying Special Effects
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
 Shooting in Vivid Colors (Super Vivid)
 Still Images  Movies
 z Shots in rich, vivid colors.
 Posterized Shots (Poster Effect)
 Still Images  Movies
 zShots that resemble an old poster or 
illustration.
 ● In [] and [] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make 
sure you obtain the desired results.
 ● You can also choose the shooting mode by accessing MENU 
(= 29) ► [1] tab ► [Rec. Mode].
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
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Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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 ●Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the 
desired results.
 ●Colors will look faded on the shooting screen, but the image aging 
effect is not shown. Review the image in Playback mode to see 
the effect ( =
 103). ●
The image aging effect is not shown in movies.
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect 
(Fish-Eye Effect)
 Still Images  Movies
Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 57) and choose [].
2 Choose an effect level.
 z
Turn the [] ring 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 
desired results.
Adding Artistic Effects
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 57) and choose [].
 z
Turn the [] ring to choose an effect.
 zA preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
Natural Images are natural and organic.
Art Standard Images resemble paintings, with subdued contrast.
Art Vivid Images resemble vivid illustrations.
Art Bold Images resemble oil paintings, with bold edges.
Art Embossed Images resemble old photos, with bold edges and 
dark ambiance.
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 [].
 z
Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 57) and choose [].
2 Choose an effect level.
 z
Turn the [] ring to choose an effect 
level.
 z A preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time 
(for One-Minute Clips)
SpeedPlayback Time
Approx. 12 sec.
Approx. 6 sec.
Approx. 3 sec.
Movies are played back at 30 fps.
 ●The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set 
the zoom before shooting.
 ●Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the 
desired results.
 ●To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the [] 
button in step 2. Touch the screen to move the frame. To return 
the frame to horizontal orientation, press the [
] button again. ● Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the 
frame.
 ●Movie image quality is [] at an aspect ratio of [] and [] at 
an aspect ratio of [] ( = 47). These quality settings cannot 
be changed.
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 [].
 z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 57) and choose [].
 z
A white frame is displayed, indicating the 
image area that will not be blurred.
2 Choose the area to keep in focus.
 zPress the [] button.
 zMove the zoom lever to resize the frame, 
and touch the screen or drag the white 
frame up or down to move it.
3 For movies, choose the movie 
playback speed.
 zOn the screen in step 2, turn the [] ring 
to choose the speed.
4 Return to the shooting screen and 
shoot.
 z Press the [] button to return to the 
shooting screen, and then shoot.
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes