Sound Settings; Using The Attenuator; Adjusting The Recording Volume; Recording Short Clips - Canon PowerShot G3 X User Manual

Sound Settings

Adjusting the Recording Volume

Although the recording level (volume) is automatically adjusted to reduce
distortion, you can set the level manually to suit the shooting scene.
1
Access the [Sound rec.] screen.
Press the [
z
[Sound rec.] on the [
press the [
2
Configure the setting.
Choose [Sound rec.], and then choose
z
[Manual] ( = 31).
Choose [Level] and set the desired
z
recording level.
To restore the original setting, repeat this
z
process but choose [Auto].

Deactivating the Wind Filter

Noise caused by strong wind can be reduced. However, the recording
may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind. In
this case, you can deactivate the wind filter.
Access the [Sound rec.] screen as
z
described in step 1 of "Adjusting the
Recording Volume" ( = 76).
Choose [Wind filter/Attenuator], and then
z
press the [
Choose [Wind Filter], and then choose
z
[Off] ( = 31).

Using the Attenuator

Still Images Movies
] button, choose
8] tab, and then
] button ( = 31).
] button.
The attenuator can reduce audio distortion in noisy environments.
However, in quiet environments, it lowers the sound-recording level.
Access the [Sound rec.] screen as
z
described in step 1 of "Adjusting the
Recording Volume" ( = 76).
Choose [Wind filter/Attenuator], and then
z
press the [
Choose [Attenuator], and then choose
z
[Auto] or [On] ( = 31).

Recording Short Clips

Apply playback effects to brief clips of a few seconds, such as fast motion,
slow motion, or replay. Clips recorded in this mode may be included in
Story Highlights albums ( = 130).
1
Enter [
Set the mode dial to [
z
Press the [
z
menu, and then choose [
Black bars displayed on the top and
z
bottom edges of the screen indicate
image areas not recorded.
2
Specify the shooting time and
playback effect.
Press the [ ] button.
z
Turn the [ ] dial to set the shooting time
z
(4 – 6 sec.), and turn the [
the playback effect ( = 77).
3
Shoot (= 74).
A bar showing the elapsed time is
z
displayed.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
] button.
Still Images Movies
] mode.
].
] button, choose [ ] in the
] ( = 30).
Index
] dial to set
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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