Canon PowerShotG7X Mark II User Guide
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Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies (Star Nightscape)
Still Images Movies
Capture impressive shots of starry skies above night scenes. Starlight i\
n
the image is automatically enhanced, making starry skies look beautiful.\
1 Choose [].
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 55) and choose [], and then
press the [] button.
z Press the [][] buttons or turn the []
dial to choose [], and then press the
[] button.
z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and
cannot be adjusted.
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Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies (Star Nightscape)
Still Images Movies
Capture impressive shots of starry skies above night scenes. Starlight i\
n
the image is automatically enhanced, making starry skies look beautiful.\
1 Choose [].
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 55) and choose [], and then
press the [] button.
z Press the [][] buttons or turn the []
dial to choose [], and then press the
[] button.
z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and
cannot be adjusted.
2 Secure...")
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3 Secure the camera.
zMount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
4 Shoot.
zPress the shutter button all the way
down. [Busy] is displayed briefly, and
then shooting begins.
zDo not disturb the camera while shooting.
zTo cancel shooting, press the shutter
button all the way down again. Note
that cancellation may take up to about
30
seconds.
● If the camera runs out of battery power, shooting stops and a
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3 Secure the camera.
zMount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
4 Shoot.
zPress the shutter button all the way
down. [Busy] is displayed briefly, and
then shooting begins.
zDo not disturb the camera while shooting.
zTo cancel shooting, press the shutter
button all the way down again. Note
that cancellation may take up to about
30
seconds.
● If the camera runs out of battery power, shooting stops and a
composite image created from the images up to that point is...")
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Estimated playback time based on shooting interval and frame rate (for \
a
one-hour session)
Interval between ShotsFrame Rate
Playback Time
NTSC PA L
15
sec.16 sec.
15
sec.8 sec.
30
sec.8 sec.
30
sec.4 sec.
1
min.4 sec.
1
min.2 sec.
● There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera
processes the images.
●If the camera runs out of battery power or memory card space,
shooting stops and a movie created from the images up to that
point is saved.
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Estimated playback time based on shooting interval and frame rate (for \
a
one-hour session)
Interval between ShotsFrame Rate
Playback Time
NTSC PA L
15
sec.16 sec.
15
sec.8 sec.
30
sec.8 sec.
30
sec.4 sec.
1
min.4 sec.
1
min.2 sec.
● There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera
processes the images.
●If the camera runs out of battery power or memory card space,
shooting stops and a movie created from the images up to that
point is saved.
●A shooting interval of [1...")
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Adjusting Colors
Still Images Movies
Colors can be manually adjusted in [] mode.
1 Choose a shooting mode.
zChoose [] (= 65), [] (= 66),
[] ( = 67), or [] (= 68).
2 Choose color adjustment.
z
Press the [] button, and then choose
[] in the menu ( = 29).
3 Adjust the setting.
z
Turn the [] ring or press the [][]
buttons to adjust the correction level for B
and A, and then press the [
] button.
z Once the setting is complete, [] is
displayed.
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Adjusting Colors
Still Images Movies
Colors can be manually adjusted in [] mode.
1 Choose a shooting mode.
zChoose [] (= 65), [] (= 66),
[] ( = 67), or [] (= 68).
2 Choose color adjustment.
z
Press the [] button, and then choose
[] in the menu ( = 29).
3 Adjust the setting.
z
Turn the [] ring or press the [][]
buttons to adjust the correction level for B
and A, and then press the [
] button.
z Once the setting is complete, [] is
displayed.
● B represents blue, and A represents amber. ●Skin...")
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●The focus may not be adjusted under the following conditions. In
this case, try again from step 3.
-There is a bright light source -Airplanes or other light sources or clouds crossed the sky
● If adjustment fails, focus returns to the original position.
Adjusting the Focus
Still Images Movies
Automatically adjust the focus to suit starry skies.
1 Choose a shooting mode.
zChoose [] (= 66), [] (= 67), or
[] ( = 68).
2 Secure the camera.
z
Mount the camera on a tripod or take
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●The focus may not be adjusted under the following conditions. In
this case, try again from step 3.
-There is a bright light source -Airplanes or other light sources or clouds crossed the sky
● If adjustment fails, focus returns to the original position.
Adjusting the Focus
Still Images Movies
Automatically adjust the focus to suit starry skies.
1 Choose a shooting mode.
zChoose [] (= 66), [] (= 67), or
[] ( = 68).
2 Secure the camera.
z
Mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to...")
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Locking or Changing Image Brightness before recording
Still Images Movies
You can lock the exposure before or during recording or adjust it in 1/3-\
stop increments within a range of −3 to +3 stops.
1 Lock the exposure.
zTouch [] to lock the exposure.
zTo unlock the exposure, touch [] again.
2 Adjust the exposure.
zTurn the exposure compensation dial.
3 Shoot ( = 72).
Recording Various Movies
Recording Movies in [] Mode
Still Images Movies
1 Enter [] mode.
zSet the mode dial to [].
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Locking or Changing Image Brightness before recording
Still Images Movies
You can lock the exposure before or during recording or adjust it in 1/3-\
stop increments within a range of −3 to +3 stops.
1 Lock the exposure.
zTouch [] to lock the exposure.
zTo unlock the exposure, touch [] again.
2 Adjust the exposure.
zTurn the exposure compensation dial.
3 Shoot ( = 72).
Recording Various Movies
Recording Movies in [] Mode
Still Images Movies
1 Enter [] mode.
zSet the mode dial to [].
zPress...")
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Correcting Severe Camera Shake
Still Images Movies
Counteract severe camera shake, such as when recording while moving.
The portion of images displayed changes more than for [Standard], and
subjects are further enlarged.
zFollow the steps in “Recording Movies
with Subjects at the Same Size Shown
before Shooting” ( =
53) to choose
[High].
● [Dynamic IS] is not available when [IS Mode] is set to [Off]. ●Only [Standard] is available when the movie quality is []
(NTSC) or [] (PAL).
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Correcting Severe Camera Shake
Still Images Movies
Counteract severe camera shake, such as when recording while moving.
The portion of images displayed changes more than for [Standard], and
subjects are further enlarged.
zFollow the steps in “Recording Movies
with Subjects at the Same Size Shown
before Shooting” ( =
53) to choose
[High].
● [Dynamic IS] is not available when [IS Mode] is set to [Off]. ●Only [Standard] is available when the movie quality is []
(NTSC) or [] (PAL).
Sound...")
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Playback Effects
2xPlayback in fast motion
1xPlayback at normal speed
1/2xPlayback in slow motion
Normal playback with the last two seconds rewound and
played again in slow motion
●
Sound is not recorded in these clips. ●The movie quality is [] (for NTSC) or [] (for PAL)
( = 50, = 51) and cannot be changed. ●
During [] recording, a mark indicating the last two seconds is
added to the bar showing the elapsed time.
Shooting Time-Lapse Movies (Time-Lapse Movie)
Still Images Movies
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Playback Effects
2xPlayback in fast motion
1xPlayback at normal speed
1/2xPlayback in slow motion
Normal playback with the last two seconds rewound and
played again in slow motion
●
Sound is not recorded in these clips. ●The movie quality is [] (for NTSC) or [] (for PAL)
( = 50, = 51) and cannot be changed. ●
During [] recording, a mark indicating the last two seconds is
added to the bar showing the elapsed time.
Shooting Time-Lapse Movies (Time-Lapse Movie)
Still Images Movies
By recording...")
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Recording iFrame Movies
Still Images Movies
Record movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or
devices.
1 Choose [].
zSet the mode dial to [].
zPress the [] button, choose [] in the
menu, and then choose [] ( = 29).
z
Black bars displayed on the top and
bottom edges of the screen. They
indicate that this image area cannot be
recorded.
2 Shoot ( = 72).
●iFrame is a video format developed by Apple Inc. ●The movie quality is [] (for NTSC) or [] (for PAL)
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Recording iFrame Movies
Still Images Movies
Record movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or
devices.
1 Choose [].
zSet the mode dial to [].
zPress the [] button, choose [] in the
menu, and then choose [] ( = 29).
z
Black bars displayed on the top and
bottom edges of the screen. They
indicate that this image area cannot be
recorded.
2 Shoot ( = 72).
●iFrame is a video format developed by Apple Inc. ●The movie quality is [] (for NTSC) or [] (for PAL)
( = 50, = 51) and...")
71 ●The focus may not be adjusted under the following conditions. In this case, try again from step 3. -There is a bright light source -Airplanes or other light sources or clouds crossed the sky ● If adjustment fails, focus returns to the original position. Adjusting the Focus Still Images Movies Automatically adjust the focus to suit starry skies. 1 Choose a shooting mode. zChoose [] (= 66), [] (= 67), or [] ( = 68). 2 Secure the camera. z Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. 3 Frame the stars to capture. zPress the [] button, choose [] (either press the [][] buttons or turn the [] dial), and then press the [] button. z Press the [] button. zTilt the camera so that the stars to capture are inside the frame displayed. 4 Adjust the focus. zPress the [] button. [Adjusting star focus] is displayed, and adjustment begins. z Adjustment may take about 20 seconds. Do not move the camera until [Adjustment completed] is displayed. z Press the [] button. 5 Shoot ( = 66, = 67, = 68). P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Index Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
72 Locking or Changing Image Brightness before recording Still Images Movies You can lock the exposure before or during recording or adjust it in 1/3-\ stop increments within a range of −3 to +3 stops. 1 Lock the exposure. zTouch [] to lock the exposure. zTo unlock the exposure, touch [] again. 2 Adjust the exposure. zTurn the exposure compensation dial. 3 Shoot ( = 72). Recording Various Movies Recording Movies in [] Mode Still Images Movies 1 Enter [] mode. zSet the mode dial to []. zPress the [] button, choose [] in the menu, and then choose [] ( = 29). z Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. The black bars indicate image areas not recorded. 2 Configure the settings to suit the movie (= 200). 3 Shoot. zPress the movie button. zTo stop movie recording, press the movie button again. ● You can also choose the shooting mode by accessing MENU (= 30) ► [1] tab ► [Rec. Mode]. ● Focus can be adjusted during recording by touching [] and pressing the [][] buttons while [] is displayed. P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Index Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
73 Correcting Severe Camera Shake Still Images Movies Counteract severe camera shake, such as when recording while moving. The portion of images displayed changes more than for [Standard], and subjects are further enlarged. zFollow the steps in “Recording Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown before Shooting” ( = 53) to choose [High]. ● [Dynamic IS] is not available when [IS Mode] is set to [Off]. ●Only [Standard] is available when the movie quality is [] (NTSC) or [] (PAL). Sound Settings Still Images Movies Deactivating the Wind Filter Noise caused by strong wind can be reduced. However, the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind. In this case, you can deactivate the wind filter. z Press the [] button, choose [Wind Filter] on the [8] tab, and then press the [] button ( = 30). z Choose [Off] ( = 30). Disabling Auto Slow Shutter Still Images Movies Auto slow shutter can be disabled if movement in movies is rough. However, under low light, movies may look dark. z Press the [] button, choose [ Auto slow shutter] on the [8] tab, and then choose [A-SLOW OFF] ( = 30). z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [A-SLOW ON]. ● Auto slow shutter is only available for [] and [] movies. P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Index Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
74 Playback Effects 2xPlayback in fast motion 1xPlayback at normal speed 1/2xPlayback in slow motion Normal playback with the last two seconds rewound and played again in slow motion ● Sound is not recorded in these clips. ●The movie quality is [] (for NTSC) or [] (for PAL) ( = 50, = 51) and cannot be changed. ● During [] recording, a mark indicating the last two seconds is added to the bar showing the elapsed time. Shooting Time-Lapse Movies (Time-Lapse Movie) Still Images Movies By recording a time-lapse movie that combines images shot at a specified interval, you can create a movie. You can view subject changes, such as landscape changes, in fast-forward. You can adjust the shooting interval and number of shots as needed. 1 Choose []. z Set the mode dial to []. zPress the [] button, choose [] in the menu, and then choose [] ( = 29). z Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen. They indicate that this image area cannot be recorded. Using the Attenuator The attenuator can reduce audio distortion in noisy environments. However, in quiet environments, it lowers the sound-recording level. zPress the [] button, choose [Attenuator] on the [8] tab, and then press the [] button ( = 30). z Choose an option as desired ( = 30). Recording Short Clips Still Images Movies Apply playback effects to brief clips of a few seconds, such as fast motion, slow motion, or replay. Clips recorded in this mode may be included in Story Highlights albums (= 136). 1 Enter [] mode. z Set the mode dial to []. zPress the [] button, choose [] in the menu, and then choose [] ( = 29). z Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen. They indicate that this image area cannot be recorded. 2 Specify the shooting time and playback effect. zPress the [] button. zTurn the [] dial to set the shooting time (4 – 6 sec.), and press the [][] buttons to set the playback effect ( = 74). 3 Shoot ( = 72). zA bar showing the elapsed time is displayed. P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Index Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
75 ItemDetails Shooting scene Choose from three types of scenes. Interval/ Shots Choose the number of shots per specified seconds. Auto exposure You can choose to lock to the first shot’s exposure or change the exposure for each shot. Review image Play the movie immediately after it is shot for a maximum of 2 seconds. Item Details Time required Time required for shooting. The time varies depending on interval/shots. - Scene 1: Maximum of 1 hour -Scene 2 and 3: Maximum of 2 hours Playback time Playback time of the movie created from still images. ● If you shoot fast-moving subjects, they may look distorted. ●Sound is not recorded. ●Focal position during shooting remains constant, after it is determined for the first shot. ●The movie quality is [] and cannot be changed. ●The frame rate of time-lapse movies varies depending on the video system ( = 170) setting and cannot be changed: [] for NTSC and [] for PAL. ● You can also configure the settings by choosing MENU (= 30) ► [7] tab ► [Time-lapse movie settings]. 2 Configure movie settings. z Press the [] button. zChoose an item (either press the [][] buttons or turn the [] dial), choose the desired option, and then press the [ ] button. 3 Secure the camera. z Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. 4 Shoot. zTo start shooting, press the movie button. zDo not disturb the camera while shooting. zTo cancel shooting, press the movie button again. zThe camera operates in Eco mode (= 171) while shooting. P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Index Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
76 Recording iFrame Movies Still Images Movies Record movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. 1 Choose []. zSet the mode dial to []. zPress the [] button, choose [] in the menu, and then choose [] ( = 29). z Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen. They indicate that this image area cannot be recorded. 2 Shoot ( = 72). ●iFrame is a video format developed by Apple Inc. ●The movie quality is [] (for NTSC) or [] (for PAL) ( = 50, = 51) and cannot be changed. P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Index Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
77 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Still Images Movies You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \ style. 1 Enter [] mode. zSet the mode dial to []. 2 Customize the settings as desired (= 78 – = 99), and then shoot. ● If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed (= 80) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark, = 95), which may enable optimum exposure. ● Movies can be recorded in [] mode as well, by pressing the movie button. However, some menu ( = 29) and MENU ( = 30) settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording. P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style ● Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to [ ] mode. ●[]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure ●Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [ ], make sure the function is available in that mode ( = 200). Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Index Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
78 Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Still Images Movies Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and\ exposure separately. 1 Lock the exposure. z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the [ ] button. z[] is displayed, and the exposure is locked. z To unlock the exposure, hold the shutter button halfway down and press the [] button again. [] is no longer displayed. 2 Compose the shot and shoot. ● AE: Auto Exposure ●After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the [] dial (Program Shift). ● You can also lock or unlock the exposure by touching [] in step 1. Image Brightness (Exposure) Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Movies The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of -3 to +3. z As you watch the screen, turn the exposure compensation dial to adjust brightness. Deactivating Expo. Simulation Images are displayed on the screen at a brightness similar to the image \ that will be shot. Therefore, the screen brightness changes accordingly even when exposure compensation is in use. By not using this function, you can display images with brightness suitable for shooting regardless \ of changes in exposure compensation. zPress the [] button, and then choose the [1] tab ► [Expo. simulation] ► [Disable] ( = 30). Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Index Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
79 Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame Still Images Movies 1 Set the metering method to []. zFollow the steps in “Changing the Metering Method” ( = 79) to choose []. 2 Configure the setting. z Press the [] button, choose [Spot AE Point] on the [6] tab, and then choose [AF Point] ( = 30). z The Spot AE Point frame will now be linked to the movement of the AF frame (= 90). ● Not available when [AF method] is set to [+Tracking] ( = 91). Changing the Metering Method Still Images Movies Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooti\ ng conditions as follows. z Press the [] button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option ( = 29). z The option you configured is now displayed. Evaluative metering For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions. Spot metering Metering restricted to within the [] (Spot AE Point frame). You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the AF frame ( = 79). Center- weighted averageDetermines the average brightness of light across the entire image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more important. Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Index Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
80 Adjusting ISO Auto Settings Still Images Movies When the camera is set to [AUTO], maximum ISO speed can be specified in a range of [400] – [12800], and sensitivity can be specified in a range of three levels. 1 Access the setting screen. zPress the [] button, choose [ISO speed] on the [5] tab, and then press the [] button ( = 30). z Choose [ISO Auto Settings] and press the [] button. 2 Configure the setting. zChoose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option ( = 30). Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO Speed NR) You can choose from 3 levels of noise reduction: [Low], [Standard], [High\ ]. This function is especially effective when shooting at high ISO speeds. z Press the [] button, choose [High ISO speed NR] on the [6] tab, and then choose the desired option ( = 30). Changing the ISO Speed Still Images Movies Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting mode and conditions. Otherwise, set a higher ISO speed for higher sensitivity, or a lower value for lower sensitivity. z Press the [] button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option ( = 29). z The option you configured is now displayed. ● To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO speed to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway. ●Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject and camera shake in some shooting conditions. ●The faster shutter speed used at higher ISO speeds reduces subject and camera shake and increases the flash range. However, shots may look grainy. ●You can also set the ISO speed by accessing MENU ( = 30) ► [5] tab ► [ISO speed] ► [ISO Speed]. Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Before Use Index Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode