Adding Artistic Effects; Shooting With Faded Colors (Nostalgic); Appendix - Canon PowerShot G3 X User Manual

● If excessive camera shake interferes with shooting, mount
the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.
Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod
or other means to secure the camera ( = 56).
● Any subject movement will cause images to look blurry.
● There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera
processes and combines the images.
● [ ] may be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway
in bright conditions, indicating automatic adjustment for optimal
image brightness.

Adding Artistic Effects

Follow steps 1 – 2 in "Image Effects
z
(Creative Filters)" ( = 62) and choose
[ ].
Turn the [
z
level.
A preview is shown of how your shot will
z
look with the effect applied.
Natural Images are natural and organic.
Art Standard Images resemble paintings, with subdued contrast.
Art Vivid Images resemble vivid illustrations.
Art Bold Images resemble oil paintings, with bold edges.
Images resemble old photos, with bold edges and
Art Embossed
dark ambiance.
This effect makes colors look faded and images look weathered, as in old
photographs. Choose from five effect levels.
] dial to choose an effect

Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic)

1
Choose [ ].
Follow steps 1 – 2 in "Image Effects
z
(Creative Filters)" ( = 62) and choose
[ ].
2
Choose an effect level.
Turn the [
z
level.
A preview is shown of how your shot will
z
look with the effect applied.
3
Shoot.
● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the
desired results.
● Colors will look faded on the shooting screen, but the image aging
effect is not shown. Review the image in Playback mode to see
the effect ( = 106).
● The image aging effect is not shown in movies.
Before Use
Still Images Movies
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
] dial to choose an effect
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories

Appendix

Index
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