Image Brightness (Exposure) - Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II User Manual

Image Brightness (Exposure)

Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure
Compensation)
The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop
increments, in a range of -3 to +3.
As you watch the screen, turn the
z
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.
Press the [
z
then choose the [
simulation] ► [Disable] ( = 30).
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE
Lock)
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and
exposure separately.
Still Images Movies
] button, and
1] tab ► [Expo.
Still Images
1
Lock the exposure.
Aim the camera at the subject to shoot
z
with the exposure locked. With the
shutter button pressed halfway, press the
[ ] button.
[ ] is displayed, and the exposure is
z
locked.
To unlock the exposure, hold the shutter
z
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 [
(Program Shift).
● You can also lock or unlock the exposure by touching [
step 1.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Movies
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
]
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
] dial
Setting Menu
Accessories
] in
Appendix
Index
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