Image Customization Features; Changing The Aspect Ratio; Changing Image Quality - Canon PowerShot G5X User Manual

Image Customization Features

Changing the Aspect Ratio

Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.
Press the [
z
menu, and choose the desired option
( = 30).
Once the setting is complete, the screen
z
aspect ratio will be updated.
To restore the original setting, repeat this
z
process but choose [
Used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices.
Native aspect ratio of the camera screen. Same aspect ratio as
35mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes.
Used for display on standard-definition televisions or similar display
devices. Also used for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch or A-series
sizes.
Square aspect ratio.
● Not available in [ ] mode.
You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU ( = 31)
●
► [ 1] tab ► [Still Image Aspect Ratio].
Still Images Movies
] button, choose [ ] in the
].

Changing Image Quality

Choose from 4 levels of image quality. For guidelines on how many of
each kind of image can fit on a memory card, see "Number of Shots per
Memory Card" ( = 212).
Press the [
z
menu, and choose the desired option
( = 30).
The option you configured is now
z
displayed.
To restore the original setting, repeat this
z
process but choose [ ].
Guidelines for choosing image quality based on paper size
(for 3:2 images)
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)
A3 – A5 (11.7 x 16.5 – 5.8 x 8.3 in.)
3.5 x 5 in., 5 x 7 in., Postcard
For e-mailing and similar purposes
● Not available in [ ] mode.
● You can also change the image quality by accessing MENU
( = 31) ► [
1] tab ► [Image quality].
Before Use
Still Images Movies
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
] button, choose [ ] in the
Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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