Canon PowerShotG7X Mark II User Guide
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1© CANON INC. 2016 CT0-D077-000-F101-B ●Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” (= 14) section, before using the camera. ● Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. ●Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ● Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages. : Next page : Previous page : Page before you clicked a link ●To jump to the beginning of a chapter , click the chapter title at right. ENGLISH Camera User Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
2 Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. CameraBattery Pack NB-13L* Battery Charger CB-2LH/CB-2LHE Wrist Strap * Do not peel off the adhesive covering from a battery pack. ● Printed matter is also included. ●A memory card is not included ( = 2). Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless o\ f capacity. ● SD memory cards*1 ●SDHC memory cards*1*2 ●SDXC memory cards*1*2 *1 Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera. *2 UHS-I memory cards are also supported. Before Use Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
3 Conventions in This Guide ●In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. ●The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. Numbers in parentheses indicate the numbers of corresponding controls in “Part Names” ( = 4). [] Control ring (11) on front [] Up button (9) on back [] Left button (14) on back [] Right button (11) on back [] Down button (12) on back [] Control dial (6) on back ● Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. ●: Important information you should know ●: Notes and tips for expert camera use ●: Indicates touch-screen operations ●= xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represe\ nts a page number) ● Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. ●For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the “memory card”. ●The symbols “ Still Images” and “ Movies” below titles indicate how the function is used—whether for still images or movies. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ● Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. ●Images recorded by the camera shall be for personal use. Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial settings. ●The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. ●Although the screen (monitor) is produced under extremely high- precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This is not a malfunction. This does not affect recorded images either. ●When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm. This does not indicate damage. Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
4 (8 ) ( 10 ) (11 ) ( 12 ) ( 7 ) (15)(16) ( 1 )( 3 )( 2 )( 4 ) ( 5)( 6 ) ( 13) (9 ) (14) (1) Screen (monitor)*2 (2) Microphone (3) DIGITAL terminal (4) HDMITM terminal (5) [ (Wi-Fi)] button (6) Control dial (7) [ (Ring function selector)] / [ (Single-image erase)] button (8) Movie button (9) [ (Drive mode)] / [ (Story Highlights)] button / Up button (10) [ (Quick Set menu/Set)] button (11) [ (Flash)] / Right button (12) [ (Information)] / Down button (13) Indicator (14) [ (Macro)] / [ (Manual focus)] / Left button (15) [ (Playback)] button (16) [ (Menu)] button z Turning the control dial is one way to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations. Most of these operations are also possible with the [ ][][][] buttons. Part Names (1) (3) (4) (2) ( 8 )( 12 )( 13 )( 5 )( 11 ) ( 7 )( 6 )( 10 )( 9 )( 2 ) ( 16 )( 15 )( 14 ) (1) Zoom lever Shooting: [ (telephoto)] / [ (wide angle)] Playback: [ (magnify)] / [ (index)] (2) Strap mount (3) Lamp (4) Lens (5) Exposure compensation dial (6) Mode dial (7) Shutter button (8) Power button (9) Speaker (10) Flash (11) Control ring (12) [ (Flash pop up)] switch (13) Step/Continuous selection lever (14) (N-Mark)*1 (15) Tripod socket (16) Memory card/battery cover *1 Used with NFC features ( = 142). *2 Gestures may not be detected as easily if you apply a screen protector. In this case, increase the sensitivity of the touch-screen panel ( = 174). Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
5 Table of Contents Before Use Package Contents ....................................................................2 Compatible Memory Cards....................................................... 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ................................. 3 Conventions in This Guide ....................................................... 3 Part Names .............................................................................. 4 Common Camera Operations ................................................ 12 Safety Precautions ................................................................. 14 Basic Guide Basic Operations............................................................. 17 Touch-Screen Operations....................................................... 17 Touching .................................................................................... 17 Dragging .................................................................................... 17 Initial Preparations.................................................................. 18 Attaching the Strap ....................................................................18 Holding the Camera ................................................................... 18 Charging the Battery Pack ......................................................... 18 Inserting the Battery Pack and Your Memory Card ................... 19 Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card ..................... 20 Setting the Date and Time ......................................................... 20 Changing the Date and Time ................................................. 21 Display Language ...................................................................... 22 Trying the Camera Out ...........................................................22 Shooting (Smart Auto) ............................................................... 22 Viewing ...................................................................................... 24 Erasing Images ..................................................................... 25 Advanced Guide Camera Basics ................................................................26 On/Off ..................................................................................... 26 Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) .............................27 Power Saving in Shooting Mode ........................................... 27 Power Saving in Playback Mode ........................................... 27 Shutter Button ........................................................................ 27 Shooting Modes ..................................................................... 28 Adjusting the Screen (Monitor) Angle and Orientation ..............28 Tilting the Screen Downward ................................................. 28 Tilting the Screen Upward ..................................................... 28 Shooting Display Options ....................................................... 29 Using the Quick Set Menu...................................................... 29 Using Touch-Screen Operations to Configure Settings ............. 30 Using the Menu Screen .......................................................... 30 Touch-Screen Operations ..........................................................31 On-Screen Keyboard.............................................................. 32 Indicator Display ..................................................................... 33 Clock ...................................................................................... 33 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode ......................................34 Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings ..........................34 Shooting (Smart Auto) ............................................................... 34 Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode ................................................... 36 Digest Movie Playback .......................................................... 37 Still Images/Movies ............................................................... 37 Still Images ............................................................................ 37 Movies ................................................................................... 38 Scene Icons ............................................................................... 38 Continuous Shooting Scenes ................................................ 39 Image Stabilization Icons ........................................................... 40 On-Screen Frames .................................................................... 40 Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
6 Preventing the AF-Assist Beam from Firing ...............................53 Preventing the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp from Lighting Up ...... 54 Changing the Image Display Style after Shots .......................... 54 Other Shooting Modes .................................................... 55 Specific Scenes ...................................................................... 55 Using Functions for Underwater Shots ......................................57 Shooting with an Underwater Focus Range .......................... 57 Correcting White Balance ...................................................... 57 Applying Special Effects ......................................................... 58 Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings (Self Portrait) ...........58 Shooting Images with the Background Blurred to Convey a Sense of Speed (Panning) ........................................................ 59 Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) ........... 60 Adding Artistic Effects ............................................................ 60 Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) ............ 60 Shots Resembling Oil Paintings (Art Bold Effect) ...................... 61 Shots Resembling Watercolors (Water Painting Effect) ............ 61 Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) ............. 62 Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) ........................................................... 62 Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) ........... 63 Making Subjects Stand Out (Background Defocus) .................. 63 Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect .............................................. 64 Shooting in Monochrome (Grainy B/W) ..................................... 64 Special Modes for Other Purposes ........................................ 65 Shooting Starry Skies (Star) ...................................................... 65 Shooting People against Starry Skies (Star Portrait) ............ 65 Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies (Star Nightscape) .................................................................. 66 Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails) ........................................... 67 Shooting Movies of Star Movement (Star Time-Lapse Movie) ....................................................... 68 Common, Convenient Features .............................................41 Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) ..........................41 Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) ........................ 41 Changing the Way the Control of the Camera Feels with the Step/Continuous Selection Lever .......................................... 41 Resizing the Subject with the Control Ring ............................... 42 Using the Self-Timer .................................................................. 42 Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake ....................... 43 Customizing the Self-Timer ................................................... 43 Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) .................... 44 Continuous Shooting ................................................................. 44 Using Face ID......................................................................... 45 Personal Information ................................................................. 45 Registering Face ID Information ................................................ 45 Shooting .................................................................................... 46 Checking and Editing Registered Information ........................... 47 Overwriting and Adding Face Information ............................. 48 Erasing Registered Information ............................................. 49 Image Customization Features .............................................. 49 Changing the Aspect Ratio ........................................................ 49 Changing Image Quality ............................................................ 50 Changing Movie Image Quality ................................................. 50 For NTSC Video .................................................................... 50 For PAL Video ........................................................................ 51 Helpful Shooting Features ......................................................51 Using the Dual Axis Electronic Level .........................................51 Deactivating Auto Level ............................................................. 52 Changing the IS Mode Settings ................................................. 52 Deactivating Image Stabilization ........................................... 52 Recording Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown before Shooting ......................................................................... 53 Customizing Camera Operation .............................................53 Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
7 Custom White Balance ..........................................................83 Manually Correcting White Balance ...................................... 83 Configuring White Balance Color Temperature ..................... 84 Customizing Colors (Picture Style) ............................................ 84 Customizing Picture Styles .................................................... 85 Registering Customized Picture Styles ................................. 86 Shooting Range and Focusing ............................................... 87 Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) ..................................................... 87 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ............................................... 87 Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking) .................... 88 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) ................................... 88 Digital Tele-Converter ................................................................ 89 Choosing the AF Method ........................................................... 89 1-point AF .............................................................................. 90 Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point AF) ....................... 90 +Tracking ............................................................................ 91 Shooting with Servo AF ............................................................. 91 Changing the Focus Setting ...................................................... 92 Fine-Tuning the Focus ............................................................... 92 Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select) ......................... 93 Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) .............................. 93 Shooting with the AF Lock ......................................................... 94 Flash....................................................................................... 95 Changing the Flash Mode .........................................................95 Auto ....................................................................................... 95 On .......................................................................................... 95 Slow Synchro ........................................................................ 95 Off .......................................................................................... 95 Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation ............................ 96 Shooting with the FE Lock ......................................................... 96 Changing the Flash Timing ........................................................ 97 Other Settings ........................................................................ 97 Adjusting Colors ....................................................................70 Adjusting the Focus ............................................................... 71 Recording Various Movies ......................................................72 Recording Movies in [] Mode .................................................72 Locking or Changing Image Brightness before recording ..... 72 Disabling Auto Slow Shutter ...................................................... 73 Correcting Severe Camera Shake ............................................. 73 Sound Settings .......................................................................... 73 Deactivating the Wind Filter .................................................. 73 Using the Attenuator .............................................................. 74 Recording Short Clips ................................................................ 74 Playback Effects .................................................................... 74 Shooting Time-Lapse Movies (Time-Lapse Movie) ................... 74 Recording iFrame Movies .......................................................... 76 P Mode ........................................................................\ ..... 77 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) .......................................77 Image Brightness (Exposure) ................................................. 78 Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............78 Deactivating Expo. Simulation ............................................... 78 Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ...................... 78 Changing the Metering Method ................................................. 79 Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame ................ 79 Changing the ISO Speed ........................................................... 80 Adjusting ISO Auto Settings .................................................. 80 Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO Speed NR) ..... 80 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) ............................... 81 Adjusting Auto ND Filter Settings .............................................. 81 Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast (Auto Lighting Optimizer) ........................................................... 81 Shooting Bright Subjects (Highlight Tone Priority) ..................... 82 Image Colors .......................................................................... 82 Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance) ................................82 Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
8 Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) ....................11 2 Histogram ............................................................................ 11 3 RGB Histogram, GPS Information Display .......................... 11 3 Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images (Digest Movies) ........................................................................ 11 4 Viewing by Date ................................................................... 11 4 Checking People Detected in Face ID ..................................... 11 4 Browsing and Filtering Images .............................................. 11 5 Navigating through Images in an Index ...................................11 5 Touch-Screen Operations .................................................... 11 5 Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions ....................... 11 5 Using the Control Ring to Jump between Images ................... 11 7 Touch-Screen Operations .................................................... 11 7 Viewing Individual Images in a Group ..................................... 11 7 Editing Face ID Information ................................................... 11 8 Changing Names ..................................................................... 11 8 Erasing Names ........................................................................ 11 9 Image Viewing Options .........................................................11 9 Magnifying Images .................................................................. 11 9 Touch-Screen Operations .................................................... 120 Viewing Slideshows ................................................................. 120 Protecting Images ................................................................121 Using the Menu ....................................................................... 121 Choosing Images Individually .................................................. 121 Selecting a Range ................................................................... 122 Protecting All Images at Once ................................................. 122 Clearing All Protection at Once ........................................... 123 Erasing Images .................................................................... 123 Erasing Multiple Images at Once .............................................124 Choosing a Selection Method ............................................. 124 Choosing Images Individually .............................................. 124 Selecting a Range ............................................................... 125 Changing Image Quality ............................................................ 97 Capturing in RAW Format ..................................................... 98 Using the Menu ..................................................................... 98 Changing the IS Mode Settings ................................................. 99 Tv, Av, M, and C Mode ................................................... 100 Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) .................................... 100 Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) ................................... 101 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) ... 101 Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb).......................................... 102 Adjusting the Flash Output ................................................... 103 Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ................................................................................... 103 Customization for Shooting Styles ....................................... 104 Changing Control Ring Settings .............................................. 104 Functions Assignable to the Control Ring ........................... 105 Assigning Functions to the Control Ring ............................. 105 Customizing Display Information ............................................. 106 Customizing the Information Displayed ............................... 106 Assigning Functions to Buttons ............................................... 106 Customizing the Quick Set Menu .........................................107 Choosing Items to Include in the Menu ...................................107 Rearranging Menu Items ..................................................... 108 Saving Shooting Settings ..................................................... 108 Settings That Can Be Saved ...............................................108 Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu) ..... 109 Playback Mode .............................................................. 11 0 Viewing .................................................................................. 11 0 Touch-Screen Operations ....................................................111 Switching Display Modes ......................................................... 11 2 Customizing the Shooting Information Displayed ................ 11 2 Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
9 Sending Images to a Smartphone ........................................142 Sending Images to an NFC-Compatible Smartphone .............142 Connecting via NFC When Camera Is Off or in Shooting Mode ................................................................................... 142 Connecting via NFC When Camera Is in Playback Mode ... 144 Adding a Smartphone .............................................................. 144 Using Another Access Point .................................................... 146 Previous Access Points ........................................................... 147 Saving Images to a Computer ..............................................147 Preparing to Register a Computer ...........................................147 Installing the Software ......................................................... 147 Configure the computer for a Wi-Fi connection (Windows only) .................................................................... 148 Saving Images to a Connected Computer ............................... 149 Confirming Access Point Compatibility ................................ 149 Using WPS-Compatible Access Points ............................... 149 Connecting to Listed Access Points .................................... 151 Previous Access Points ....................................................... 152 Sending Images to a Registered Web Service .....................153 Registering Web Services ....................................................... 153 Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY .............................. 153 Registering Other Web Services ......................................... 155 Uploading Images to Web Services ........................................ 156 Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer ..........157 Sending Images to Another Camera .................................... 158 Image Sending Options ........................................................ 159 Sending Multiple Images ......................................................... 159 Choosing Images Individually .............................................. 159 Selecting a Range ............................................................... 160 Sending Favorite Images .................................................... 160 Notes on Sending Images ....................................................... 161 Choosing the Number of Recording Pixels (Image Size) ........ 161 Specifying All Images at Once ............................................. 125 Rotating Images ................................................................... 125 Using the Menu ....................................................................... 125 Deactivating Auto Rotation ...................................................... 126 Tagging Images as Favorites ...............................................126 Using the Menu ....................................................................... 126 Convenient Control: Touch Actions ......................................127 Using Touch Actions Functions ................................................ 127 Changing Touch Actions Functions ......................................... 127 Assignable Functions .......................................................... 128 Editing Still Images ............................................................... 128 Resizing Images ...................................................................... 128 Using the Menu ....................................................................... 129 Cropping .................................................................................. 129 Applying Filter Effects .............................................................. 130 Correcting Red-Eye ................................................................. 131 Processing RAW Images on the Camera .............................132 Using the Menu ....................................................................... 133 Choosing Images Individually .............................................. 133 Selecting a Range ............................................................... 133 Editing Movies ...................................................................... 134 Reducing File Sizes .................................................................135 Image Quality of Compressed Movies ................................ 135 Editing Short Movies ................................................................ 135 Viewing Albums (Story Highlights) .......................................136 Choosing Themes for Albums ............................................. 136 Adding Background Music to Albums ...................................... 137 Creating Your Own Albums ...................................................... 138 Combining Short Clips.......................................................... 139 Wi-Fi Functions ............................................................. 141 Available Wi-Fi Features ......................................................141 Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide
10 World Clock .............................................................................172 Date and Time ......................................................................... 172 Lens Retraction Timing ............................................................ 173 Display Language .................................................................... 173 Silencing Camera Operations .................................................. 173 Adjusting the Volume ............................................................... 173 Customizing Sounds ................................................................ 174 Hiding Hints and Tips ............................................................... 174 Listing Shooting Modes by Icon ............................................... 174 Adjusting the Touch-Screen Panel .......................................... 174 Metric / Non-Metric Display ..................................................... 175 Checking Certification Logos ................................................... 175 Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images ................. 175 Deleting All Copyright Information ....................................... 175 Adjusting Other Settings .......................................................... 176 Restoring Default Camera Settings ......................................... 176 Accessories ................................................................... 177 System Map ......................................................................... 177 Optional Accessories ............................................................ 178 Power Supplies ........................................................................ 178 Flash ........................................................................................ 178 Other Accessories ................................................................... 178 Printers .................................................................................... 179 Photo and Movie Storage ........................................................ 179 Using Optional Accessories.................................................. 179 Playback on a TV .................................................................... 179 Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack.............................. 180 Using a Computer to Charge the Battery ............................181 Using the Software ............................................................... 182 Computer Connections via a Cable .........................................182 Checking Your Computer Environment ............................... 182 Adding Comments ................................................................... 161 Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync) .......................162 Initial Preparations ................................................................... 162 Preparing the Camera ......................................................... 162 Preparing the Computer ...................................................... 162 Sending Images ....................................................................... 163 Viewing Images Sent via Image Sync on a Smartphone ......................................................................... 163 Using a Smartphone to View Camera Images and Control the Camera........................................................................... 164 Geotagging Images on the Camera ........................................164 Shooting Remotely .................................................................. 164 Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings.......................................... 165 Editing Connection Information ...............................................165 Changing a Device Nickname ............................................. 166 Erasing Connection Information .......................................... 166 Changing the Camera Nickname ........................................ 166 Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default ................................... 167 Setting Menu .................................................................. 168 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ......................................168 Date-Based Image Storage ..................................................... 168 File Numbering ........................................................................ 168 Formatting Memory Cards ....................................................... 169 Low-Level Formatting .......................................................... 169 Changing the Video System .................................................... 170 Electronic Level Calibration ..................................................... 170 Resetting the Electronic Level ............................................. 170 Start-Up Screen ....................................................................... 170 Using Eco Mode ...................................................................... 171 Power-Saving Adjustment ....................................................... 171 Screen Brightness ................................................................... 171 Switching the Color of Screen Information .............................. 172 Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Basic Guide Index Advanced Guide