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 × 297 mm (8.3 × 11.7 in.))
Printing to about Letter size prints 
216 × 279 mm (8.5 × 11 in.)
Medium 3
2M1600 × 1200
Printing postcard-size prints 148 
× 100 mm (6 × 4 in.)
Printing L-size prints 119 × 89 
mm (4.7 × 3.5 in.)
Small
0.3M640 × 480Sending images as e-mail 
attachments or shooting more 
images
Widescreen4000 × 2248 Printing wide size prints (Images are 
recorded with 16:9 aspect ratios. Areas 
not recorded will display as black bars 
on the LCD monitor.)
RAW 4000 × 3000 p. 80
Compression Purpose
Superfine High Quality
Normal Shoot higher quality images
Fine Shoot normal quality images
Normal Shoot more images
zSee  Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities  (p. 259).
zSee Image Data Sizes (Estimated)  (p. 261).  
						

							
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 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 been compressed. 
See  Changing the Recording Pixels and  Compression (Still Images)  
(p. 78).
RAW image ( )
RAW data is the data output by the imaging element and converted to 
digital data which is recorded as is.
This results in images with almost no deterioration in image quality and 
a higher quality than JPEG images. To view RAW images on a 
computer, you need to use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser), which also lets you broadly adjust images without 
deterioration in image quality. Usi ng the software’s image processing 
functions, you can take the adjusted  image data and convert it a JPEG, 
TIFF or other type of image in line with your intended use.
You cannot use direct print or make print (DPOF) settings with images 
taken with  , however. 
Changing the Image Type
Shooting Mode
When downloading RAW images and simultaneously recorded 
JPEG images on Windows XP, be sure to use the supplied 
software.  
						

							
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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 using the 
supplied software. Both images are saved with the 
same file number to the same folder, and can be 
distinguished by their file extension.   images end 
with “.CR2”, while   images end with “.JPG”.
Off Only RAW images are recorded.  
						

							
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 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 You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur on the 
LCD monitor since the IS mode runs continually. This makes 
it easier to compose images and focus on subjects.
Shoot Only Shoot Only IS mode is only activated when the shutter button 
is pressed. When set to [Continuous], some blurring may 
occur depending on the subjects. In Shoot Only mode, 
subjects can be taken without concern for any unnatural 
movement that may appear on the LCD monitor.
Panning This option only stabilizes the effect of up and down camera 
motions on the image. This option is recommended for 
shooting objects moving horizontally.
*  
						

							
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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 shots. Use of 
a tripod is recommended.
zIf camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected.
zHold the camera horizontally  while [Panning] (stabilization 
does not work when the camera is held vertically).
zIf you shoot a movie after setting [IS Mode] to [Shooting] or 
[Panning] , the setting will change to [Continuous].  
						

							
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 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
{–{{{–*2
HI{–{–*1–*1–*2
ISO 80 –*1–{{{{
ISO 100–*1–{{{{
ISO 200
–*1–{{{{
ISO 400–*1–{{{{
ISO 800–*1–{{{{
ISO 1600
–*1–{{{{
ISO 3200–{*3––––
*  
						

							
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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 shutter speed becomes even faster, 
camera shake and blurred photos  caused by subject movement 
will be reduced even more than when shooting the same scene 
in ISO AUTO.
* Noise may increase in the captured image compared to ISO AUTO.
zWhen   (excluding  ),   or  , the ISO speed 
cannot be select ISO Auto.
zWhen the camera is set to ISO AUTO or ISO HI and you 
press the shutter button halfway, the camera will set and 
display the ISO speed. This ISO speed will also appear in the 
playback information.
zThe camera automatically  applies noise reduction 
processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed.  
						

							
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 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   button to select 
[Review Info] in the   menu.
2Make settings.
1.Use the   or   button to select 
[Focus Check].
2. Press the   button.  
						

							
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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 image shown at the bottom  right.
White Displays at the focal point (AF frame).  
						

							
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)
: Movie (pp. 20, 102)
„ Creative Zone
You can freely select camera settings such as the exposure and 
aperture value to suit your shooting purposes.
: Program AE (p. 93)
: Setting the Shutter Speed (p. 94)
: Setting the Aperture (p. 96)
: Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture (p. 98)
,  : Saving Custom Settings (p. 109)
Mode Dial
Creative Zone
Image Zone Auto