Canon PowerShotG7X Mark II User Guide

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Helpful Shooting Features
Using the Dual Axis Electronic Level
 Still Images  Movies
An electronic level can be displayed as a guideline to ensure the camera\
 
is level from front to back and left to right.
1 Display the electronic level.
 zPress the [] button several times to 
display the electronic level.
2 Straighten the camera.
 z (1) indicates the front-back orientation 
and (2) the left-right orientation.
 zIf the camera is tilted, move it so that the 
red line changes to green.
 ● If the...

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Changing the IS Mode Settings
Deactivating Image Stabilization
 Still Images  Movies
When the camera is held still (as when shooting from a tripod), you sh\
ould 
set image stabilization to [Off] to deactivate it.
1 Access the setting screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose [IS 
Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press 
the [] button ( = 30).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the 
[] dial to choose [IS Mode], press the 
[] button, and then press the [][] 
buttons or turn the []...

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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” 
( =
 30).
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 [4] tab, and then 
choose [Off].
 z To restore the original setting,...

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Changing the Image Display Style after Shots
 Still Images  Movies
You can change how long images are displayed after shots.
 zPress the [] button, choose 
[Image review] on the [1] tab, and then 
choose the desired option.
 z To restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [2 sec.].
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...

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Specific Scenes
Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will 
automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.
1 Enter [] mode.
 zSet the mode dial to [].
2 Choose a shooting mode.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose a shooting mode 
( =
 29).
3 Shoot.
 ●
Turn the mode dial to []. You can also choose the shooting 
mode by touching [] in the upper left.
Other Shooting Modes
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and 
take shots enhanced with unique...

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 ●Subjects appear larger in [] mode compared to other modes. ●In [] and [] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO 
speed ( = 80) 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....

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 ●In [] mode, optical zoom is set to maximum wide angle. ●In [] mode, use of digital zoom may cause images to appear 
grainy at some recording pixel settings ( = 97). ●
In [] mode, subjects at close range may not be in focus. In 
this case, try setting the focus range to [].
 ● You can also configure this setting by pressing the [] button, 
touching the desired focus range, and then touching it again.
Correcting White Balance
 Still Images  Movies
White balance can be manually corrected in [] mode ( =...

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Applying Special Effects
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings 
(Self Portrait)
For self-portraits, customizable image processing includes skin smoothin\
g 
as well as brightness and background adjustment to make yourself stand 
out.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 55) and choose [].
2 Open the screen.
 z
Open the screen as shown.
3 Configure the setting.
 zOn the screen, touch the icon of the 
setting to configure....

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Shooting Images with the Background Blurred 
to Convey a Sense of Speed (Panning)
 Still Images  Movies
By panning, you can shoot blurred backgrounds that convey a sense of 
speed.
The camera will detect blurring of the subject and correct it, so you ca\
n 
reduce blurring of the subject.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 55) and choose [].
2 Shoot.
 z
Before shooting, with the shutter button 
pressed halfway, move the camera so 
that it follows the subject.
 zWith the moving...

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Adding Artistic Effects
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 55) 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 a...