Image Effects (Creative Filters); Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) - Canon PowerShot G7X User Manual

Image Effects (Creative Filters)

Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
1
Enter [ ] mode.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
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2
Choose a shooting mode.
Press the [ ] button, choose [
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menu, and then choose a shooting mode
( = 29).
3
Shoot.
Shooting in Vivid Colors (Super Vivid)
Shots in rich, vivid colors.
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Posterized Shots (Poster Effect)
Shots that resemble an old poster or
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illustration.
● In [ ] and [ ] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make
sure you obtain the desired results.
Shooting High-Contrast Scenes
(High Dynamic Range)
Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels
each time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal
brightness to create a single image. This mode can reduce the washed-
out highlights and loss of detail in shadows that tend to occur in high-
contrast shots.
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Still Images Movies
Still Images Movies
Still Images
1
Choose [ ].
Follow steps 1 – 2 in "Image Effects
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(Creative Filters)" ( = 58) and
choose [ ].
2
Shoot.
Hold the camera steady as you shoot.
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When you press the shutter button all
the way down, the camera will take three
shots and combine them.
● Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent
you from obtaining the desired results.
● 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 ( = 91).
● 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, which indicates that the camera will
automatically optimize image brightness.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Movies
Advanced Guide
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
Index
58