Canon PowerShotG7X Mark II User Guide

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Adjusting Auto ND Filter Settings
For optimal brightness in the scenes you shoot, Auto ND filter reduces 
light intensity to 1/8 the actual level, by an amount equivalent to three 
stops. Choosing [
] enables you to reduce the shutter speed and 
aperture value.
 z Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 29).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
 ● If you chose [], mount the camera on a tripod or take other 
measures to keep it still and prevent the...

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Image Colors
Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance)
 Still Images  Movies
By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more 
natural for the scene you are shooting.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 29).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance 
for the shooting conditions.
Daylight
For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
ShadeFor shooting in the shade.
CloudyFor shooting in...

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 ●Shots in step 1 that are too bright or dark may prevent you from 
setting the white balance correctly.
 ●A message is displayed if you specify an image in step 3 that is 
not suitable for loading white data. Choose [Cancel] to choose a 
different image. Choose [OK] to use that image for loading white 
data, but note that it may not produce a suitable white balance.
 ●If [Unselectable image.] is displayed in step 3, choose [OK] to 
clear the message and specify another image.
 ●If [Set WB to “”] is...

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Configuring White Balance Color Temperature
 Still Images  Movies
You can specify a value to configure the white balance color temperature.
 zFollow the procedure in “Capturing 
Natural Colors (White Balance)” 
(=
 82) to choose [].
 z
Press the [] button, and then adjust the 
setting by pressing the [][] buttons or 
turning the [] dial.
 ● You can also configure the white balance color temperature by 
choosing MENU ( = 30) ► [6] tab ► [White Balance] ► 
[]. ● Color temperature can be set in a range...

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Customizing Picture Styles
You can customize the following settings.
Sharpness
StrengthAdjusts edge enhancement level. For 
softer (more blurry) images, set a lower 
value, and for harder (sharper) images, 
set a higher value.
FinenessIndicates the edge thinness that 
sharpness enhancement applies to. 
For more enhanced details, set a lower 
value.
ThresholdSpecifies how much difference 
in contrast between edges and 
surrounding areas there should be to 
enhance edges. To enhance edges 
with smaller...

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 ●If you set higher [Contrast], [Filter effect] is more emphasized.
Registering Customized Picture Styles
You can customize basic styles, such as [] and [], and register 
them. You can prepare several styles with different sharpness and 
contrast settings.
1 Choose a destination Picture Style.
 z Follow the procedure in “Customizing 
Colors (Picture Style)” ( = 84) to 
choose [], [], or [].
 z Press the [] button.
2 Choose a preset Picture Style.
 zPress the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose...

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Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
 Still Images  Movies
When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can 
specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button 
halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the\
 
position you specified. For details on the range of focus, see “Shooting 
Range” (=
 219).
1 Choose [].
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] (either 
press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial), and then press the [] button.
 z [] and the MF...

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Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking)
 Still Images  Movies
Edges of subjects in focus are displayed in color to make manual focusin\
g 
easier. You can adjust the colors and the sensitivity (level) of edge 
detection as needed.
1 Access the setting screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose [MF 
Peaking Settings] on the [4] tab, 
choose [Peaking], and then choose [On] 
( =
 30).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Choose a menu item to configure, and 
then choose the desired option ( = 30).
 ●
Colors...

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Digital Tele-Converter
 Still Images  Movies
The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 
2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster 
than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to th\
e 
same zoom factor.
 zPress the [] button, choose 
[Digital Zoom] on the [3] tab, and then 
choose the desired option ( = 30).
 z
The view is enlarged and the zoom factor 
is displayed on the screen.
 ● The shutter speed may be equivalent when...

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Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point AF)
 Still Images  Movies
When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF 
method to [1-point AF].
1 Move the AF frame.
 zTouch the screen. An AF frame is 
displayed in orange where you touched 
(Touch AF).
 zTurn the [] dial to move the AF frame, 
and press the [][][][] buttons to 
fine-tune the position.
 z To return the AF frame to the original 
position in the center, press the [] 
button.
2 Resize the AF frame.
 z To reduce the AF...