Canon PowerShot G1 X PowerShot G1 X Camera User Guide - Page 62

Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Using the Electronic Level An electronic level can be displayed on the screen when shooting as a guideline to determine if the camera is level. Display the electronic level. z Press the p button several times to display the electronic level. Level the camera as needed. z Level the camera so that the center of the electronic level is green. • If the electronic level is not displayed in step 1, press the n button, and on the 4 tab, choose [Custom Display]. Add a to or to choose the electronic level. • Tilting the camera too far forward or backward will prevent you from using the electronic level, which will turn gray. • The electronic level is not displayed during movie recording. • If you hold the camera vertically, the orientation of the electronic level will be updated automatically to match the camera orientation. • If your shots are not level even if you use the electronic level, try calibrating the electronic level (p. 176). 62