Shadow Correction; Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance); Using The Nd Filter - Canon PowerShot G3 X User Manual

Shadow Correction

Automatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows.
Press the [
z
menu, and then choose [
Once the setting is complete, [
z
displayed.

Using the ND Filter

To shoot at slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values, use the
ND filter, which reduces light intensity to 1/8 the actual level (equivalent to
3 stops).
Press the [
z
menu, and then choose [ ] ( = 30).
Once the setting is complete, [ ] is
z
displayed.
● 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).
● ND: Neutral Density
Still Images Movies
] button, choose [ ] in the
] ( = 30).
] is
] button, choose [ ] in the
Image Colors

Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance)

By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more
natural for the scene you are shooting.
Press the [
z
menu, and choose the desired option
( = 30).
The option you configured is now
z
displayed.
Automatically sets the optimal white balance for
Auto
the shooting conditions.
Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
Shade For shooting in the shade.
Cloudy For shooting in cloudy weather or at twilight.
Tungsten For shooting under ordinary incandescent lighting.
Fluorescent For shooting under white fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent H For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting.
Flash For shooting with the flash.
For manually setting a custom white balance
Custom
( = 84).
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Still Images Movies
] button, choose [ ] in the
Index
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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