Canon Gx 9 E Manual

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„Approximate Values for Recording Pixels
: Approximate number of recording pixels. (M is short for megapixels.)
* Paper sizes vary according to region.
„ Approximate Values for Compression Settings
Recording Pixels Purpose*
Large
12M4000 × 3000High
Low Printing to about A2 size (Approx. 
420 × 594 mm (16.5 × 23.4 in.))
Medium 1
8M3264 × 2448Printing to about A3 size (Approx. 
297 × 420 mm (11.7 × 16.5 in.))
Medium 2
5M2592 × 1944
Printing to about A4 size (Approx. 
210...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions80
 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  (p. 270).
This camera records images as either JPEG images or RAW images.
JPEG image ( / / / / / )
When pictures are taken as JPEG  images, the images are processed 
inside the camera for optimum image quality, and also compressed to 
allow a larger number of images to be stored on the memory card. 
However, the compression process is  irreversible, meaning that the 
original image data cannot be recove red once it has...

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1Select .
1.Press the   button.
2. Use the   or   button to select   
and the   or   to select  .
3. Press the   button.
Simultaneously Recording RAW and JPEG 
Images
1Select [Record  + ].
1.Press the   button.
2. Use the   or   button to select 
[Record  + ] in the   menu.
On Two images, a RAW image   and a JPEG image 
(  (Large, Fine)), will be recorded with each shot. 
Since a   image is also recorded, you can print the 
image, or view it on a computer, without...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions82
 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  (p. 270).
* Can only be set to [Continuous].
The lens-shift type image  stabilizer function allows you to minimize the 
camera shake effect (blurred images)  when you shoot distant subjects 
that have been magnified or when you  shoot in dark conditions without 
a flash.
2Make settings.
1. Use the   or   button to select 
[On] or [Off].
2. Press the   button.
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function
Shooting Mode
Continuous...

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The Icons on the LCD Monitor
1Select [IS Mode].
1.Press the   button.
2. Use the   or   button to select [IS 
Mode] in the   menu.
2Make settings.
1.Use the   or   button to select 
[Continuous], [Shoot Only] or 
[Panning].
2. Press the   button.
[Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning] [Converter] setting 
in Rec. menu Reference 
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TC-DC58C
zCamera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting 
with slow shutter speeds, such  as with evening...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions84
 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  (p. 270).
* Only available in  .
Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of shaking 
hands and shoot with the flash off in a dark area or when you wish to 
reduce the effects of a moving subject and raise the shutter speed. 
{ : Available
*1 The ISO speed is set to Auto.
*2 The ISO speed is set to 80.
*3 ISO 3200 setting method (p. 88)
Adjusting the ISO Speed
Shooting Mode
Shooting mode
ISO speed
AUTO...

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1Select an ISO speed using the ISO speed dial.
• When selecting a settable ISO speed, the ISO speed lamp will blink orange.
• Selecting ISO AUTO sets the optimal ISO speed according to  the light level when shooting. Since the ISO speed setting will 
automatically be raised in dark plac es, the camera will select a 
faster shutter speed and reduce the chances of camera shake.
•  Selecting ISO HI (High ISO Auto)* sets a higher sensitivity than  for ISO AUTO. As the...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions86
 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  (p. 270).
Allows you to check the focus of an image taken.
Face Detect displays a frame adjusted to the size of a face in an 
image, allowing you to easily check facial expressions or whether a 
subject’s eyes are closed. It is re commended to set [Review] to [Hold] 
in the   menu.
Checking the Focus and Peoples’ 
Expressions (Focus Check)
Shooting Mode
1Select [Review Info].
1. Press the   button.
2. Use the   or...

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To Cancel Checking the Focus: 
Press the shutter button halfway.
3Shoot.
• The recorded image displays.
• The frame displays as follows.
• The orange frame can be shown at a different magnification,  moved or switched to a different frame (p. 163).
zYou can delete an image by pressing the   button while the 
image is displayed (p. 23).
zYou can also check the focus in playback mode (p. 162).
Orange frame contents
Frame color Summary
Orange Displays the area of the...

Shooting Using the Mode Dial88
Shooting Using the Mode Dial
„Auto
: The camera automatically selects settings (p. 16).
„Image Zone
When a shooting mode appropriate  for the shooting conditions is 
selected, the camera automatical ly adjusts settings for optimal 
shooting.
: Special Scene (p. 89): Portrait : Landscape
: Night Scene : Sports
: Night Snapshot : Kids&Pets
: Indoor : Foliage
: Snow : Beach
: Fireworks : Aquarium
: Underwater : ISO 3200
: Color Accent : Color Swap
: Stitch Assist (p. 100)
:...