Helpful Shooting Features - Canon PowerShot G1 X User Manual

Helpful Shooting Features

Using the Electronic Level
An electronic level can be displayed on the screen when shooting as a
guideline to determine if the camera is level.
If the electronic level is not displayed in step 1, press the n button, and on
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the 4 tab, choose [Custom Display]. Add a
electronic level.
• Tilting the camera too far forward or backward will prevent you from using the
electronic level, which will turn gray.
• The electronic level is not displayed during movie recording.
• If you hold the camera vertically, the orientation of the electronic level will be
updated automatically to match the camera orientation.
• If your shots are not level even if you use the electronic level, try calibrating the
electronic level (p. 176).
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Display the electronic level.
Press the p button several times to display
the electronic level.
Level the camera as needed.
Level the camera so that the center of the
electronic level is green.
Still Images
to or to choose the