Changing Movie Image Quality; Helpful Shooting Features; Using The Dual Axis Electronic Level - Canon PowerShot G7X User Manual

Changing Movie Image Quality

4 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum
movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card,
see "Recording Time per Memory Card" ( = 196).
Press the [ ] button, choose [
z
the menu, and choose the desired option
( = 29).
The option you configured is now
z
displayed.
To restore the original setting, repeat this
z
process but choose [
Image
Resolution Frame Rate
Quality
1920 x 1080 60 fps
1920 x 1080 30 fps
1280 x 720 30 fps
640 x 480 30 fps
● Black bars (displayed on the top and bottom in [
and [ ] modes and on the left and right in [
indicate image areas not recorded.
Still Images Movies
] in
].
Details
For shooting in Full HD
[ ] enables movies with
smoother motion
For shooting in HD
For shooting in standard
definition
], [ ],
] mode)

Helpful Shooting Features

Using the Dual Axis Electronic Level

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.
Press the [ ] button several times to
z
display the electronic level.
2
Straighten the camera.
(1) indicates the front-back orientation
z
and (2) the left-right orientation.
If the camera is tilted, move it so that the
z
red line changes to green.
( 1 ) ( 2 )
● If the electronic level is not displayed in step 1, press the
[ ] button, and on the [
Add a [ ] to [ ] or [ ] to choose the electronic level.
● 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.
● Calibrate the electronic level if it seems ineffective in helping you
level the camera ( = 155).
● Not available in [ ] mode.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Still Images Movies
] tab, choose [Custom Display].
Index
1
Camera Basics
2 Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Setting Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
50