Canon Gx 9 E Manual

Advanced Shooting Functions149
 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  (p. 270).
Flash exposure compensation can be adjusted in the range of –2 to +2 
stops in 1/3-stop increments*.
You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camera’s 
exposure compensation function for balanced exposure of the 
background when shooting with a flash.
In   and   shooting modes, set [Flash Mode] to [Auto] (p. 148).
* Externally mounted flash: The range of -3 to +3
Compensating the Flash Adjustment...

Advanced Shooting Functions150
 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  (p. 270).
The flash output can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, 
when shooting. When an externally mo unted flash is attached, its flash 
output can be controlled (From 1/1 (full power) to 1/64* in 1/3 steps). In   and   shooting modes, please se t [Flash Mode] to [Manual] 
(p. 148).
* Speedlite 580EX II: 1/128
Setting the Flash Output
Shooting Mode
1Set the flash output.
1. Press the   button.
2. Use the...

Advanced Shooting Functions151
 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  (p. 270).
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires
Shooting Mode
1st-curtainThe flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the 
shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when 
shooting.
2nd-curtain The flash fires right before the shutter closes. Compared with 
the 1st-curtain, the flash fires later and allows you to shoot 
images in which, for example, a car’s taillights seem to trail 
off behind....

Advanced Shooting Functions152
 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  (p. 270).
The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value 
when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the 
highlights in the scene. In   and   shooting modes, ensure that 
the flash adjustment setting is configur ed to [Auto] in advance (p. 148). 
You can also set in [Flash Control] in the   menu.
Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash 
Shooting (Safety FE)
Shooting Mode
1Display the Flash...

Advanced Shooting Functions153
 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  (p. 270).
One frequently used function can be registered to the   (Shortcut) 
button. You can register the following functions.
Registering Settings to the Shortcut 
Button
Shooting Mode
Menu Item Page Menu Item Page
Not Assigned – Digital Tele-
converterp. 73
Light Metering p. 136 AF Lock p. 123
ND Filter p. 132 Display Off p. 52
White Balance p. 137
Manual WB1, WB2
(White Balance) p. 139
1Select [Set Shortcut 
button].
1....

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To Cancel the Shortcut Button: 
Select   in Step 2.
 Using the Shortcut Button
2Make settings.
1. Use the  ,  ,   or   button to 
select the function you wish to 
register.
2. Press the   button.
• If   appears on the lower right of the icon, you can still register  this function but pressing the   button will not activate the 
function in the current shooting mode.
• Pressing the  MENU button completes the setting.
1Press the   button.
• Each press of the   button cycles...

Advanced Shooting Functions155
 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  (p. 270).
Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that 
detects the orientation of an image sh ot with the camera held vertically 
and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in 
the LCD monitor.
Setting the Auto Rotate Function
Shooting Mode
1Select [Auto Rotate].
1. Press the   button.
2. Use the   or   button to select the 
 menu.
3. Use the   or   button to select 
[Auto...

Advanced Shooting Functions156
 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  (p. 270).
You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will 
be automatically saved to that folder.
Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot
When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent 
Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the 
lower end to be “down”. It then regulates the optimal white 
balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This 
function operates...

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Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder 
Creation
2Make settings.
1.Use the   or   button to check 
mark [Create New Folder].
2. Press the   button.
•  displays in the LCD monitor. The  symbol will cease to display after the 
new folder is created.
1Select [Create Folder].
1. Press the   button.
2. Use the   or   button to select the 
 menu.
3. Use the   or   button to select 
[Create Folder].
4. Press the   button.
2Make settings.
1.Use the   or   button to select...

Advanced Shooting Functions158
 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  (p. 270).
The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You 
can select how the file number is assigned. Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder 
will automatically be created when you record more than that 
number even if you are not creating new folders.
Resetting the File Number
Shooting Mode
Continuous
A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned 
to the next image. This...