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
Shooting Mode
1Adjust the flash exposure 
compensation.
1. Press the   button.
2. Use the   or   button to select   
and use the   or   button to adjust 
the flash exposure compensation.
3. Press the   button.
• You can change the settings holding the   button down for  more than one second. You can also set in [Flash Control]  
[Flash Exp. Comp] in the   menu (p. 48). 
Be sure the external flash is  turned on before making settings 
for the flash.  
						

							
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 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   or   button to select   
and use the   or   button to 
change the flash output.
3. Press the   button.
• You can change the settings holding the   button down for  more than one second. You can also set in [Flash Control]   
[Flash Output] in the   menu (p. 48). 
Be sure the external flash is  turned on before making settings 
for the flash.  
						

							
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.
1Display the Flash Settings 
screen.
1.
Hold the   button down for more 
than one second.
2Make settings.
1.Use the   or   button to select 
[Shutter Sync.] and use the   or   
button to select [1st-curtain] or [2nd-
curtain].
2. Press the   button.
Image shot with the 1st-curtain setting Image shot with the 2nd-curtain setting  
						

							
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 Settings 
screen.
1.
Hold the   button down for more 
than one second.
2Make settings.
1.Use the   or   button to select 
[Safety FE] and use the   or   
button to select [On] or [Off].
2. Press the   button.
You can also set in [Flash Control] in the   menu.  
						

							
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.
Press the   button.
2. Use the   or   button to select 
[Set Shortcut button] in the   
menu.
3. Press the   button.  
						

							
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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 between setting values of 
the registered function.
- For  ,   and  , the setting screen appears.
- For   and  , a white balance reading is taken when you 
press the   button. A frame will not be displayed, so center 
the piece of white paper or cloth in the LCD monitor before 
pressing the   button.
- For  , pressing the   button sets AE lock.  
						

							
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 Rotate].
2Make settings.
1.Use the   or   button to select [on] 
or [Off].
2. Press the   button.
• When the Auto Rotate function is set  to [On] and the LCD monitor is set to 
the detailed display mode during shooting,   (normal),   
(right end is down) or   (left end is down) will appear in the 
display.
zThis function may not operate correctly when the camera is 
pointed straight up or down. Check that the icon ( ) is 
pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the Auto 
Rotate function to [Off].
zEven if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation 
of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the 
software used to download the images.  
						

							
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 regardless of the on/off status of the Auto 
Rotate function.
Creating an Image Destination (Folder)
Shooting Mode
Create New 
Folder Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To 
create an additional folder, insert the check mark again.
Auto Create You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a 
new folder using a shooting time after the specified date 
and time.
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.  
						

							
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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 
[Auto Create] option and use the   
or   button to select a day.
2. Use the   or   button to select 
[Time] option and use the   or   
button to set a time.
3. Press the   button.
•  displays in the LCD monitor when the specified time arrives.  The symbol will cease to display  after the new folder is created.  
						

							
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 is convenient for managing all your 
images together on a computer because you avoid file 
name duplication when changing folders or memory cards*.* When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with 
recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded 
folder and image is compared with the last one on the card, and the 
larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images.
Auto Reset The image and folder number are reset to the starting value 
(100-0001)*.
This is convenient for managing images on a folder-by-
folder basis.* When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with 
recorded data is used, the number following the 7-digit number for 
the last recorded folder and image on the card is utilized as the 
basis for new images.
1Select [File Numbering].
1. Press the   button.
2. Use the   or   button to select the 
 menu.
3. Use the   or   button to select 
[File Numbering].