Specific Scenes; Setting Menu - Canon PowerShot G3 X User Manual

Specific Scenes

Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will
automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.
1
Enter [
Set the mode dial to [
z
2
Choose a shooting mode.
Press the [
z
menu, and then choose a shooting mode
( = 30).
3
Shoot.
Shooting Portraits (Portrait)
Take shots of people with a softening
z
effect.
Shooting Evening Scenes without
Using a Tripod (Handheld Night Scene)
Beautiful shots of evening scenes or
z
portraits with evening scenery in the
background, without the need to hold the
camera very still (as with a tripod).
A single image is created by combining
z
consecutive shots, reducing camera
shake and image noise.
] mode.
].
] button, choose [ ] in the
Still Images Movies
Still Images Movies
Shooting with Snowy Backgrounds
(Snow)
Still Images
Bright, natural-colored shots of people
z
against snowy backgrounds.
Shooting Fireworks (Fireworks)
Still Images
Vivid shots of fireworks.
z
● Subjects appear larger in [ ] mode compared to other modes.
● In [ ] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed
( = 80) is increased to suit the shooting conditions.
● Because the camera will shoot continuously in [
steady while shooting.
● In [ ] mode, excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions
may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.
● In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other
measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally,
you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other
means to secure the camera ( = 56).
● When you use a tripod for evening scenes, shooting in [
] mode will give better results ( = 35).
mode instead of [
● In [ ] mode, although no frames are displayed when you press
the shutter button halfway, optimal focus is still determined.
● You can also choose the shooting mode by accessing MENU
( = 31) ► [
1] tab ► [Rec. Mode].
Before Use
Movies
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Movies
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
] mode, hold it
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions

Setting Menu

Accessories
]
Appendix
Index
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