Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II User Manual - Page 78

Image Brightness (Exposure) Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Movies The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of -3 to +3. zzAs you watch the screen, turn the exposure compensation dial to adjust brightness. Deactivating Expo. Simulation Images are displayed on the screen at a brightness similar to the image that will be shot. Therefore, the screen brightness changes accordingly even when exposure compensation is in use. By not using this function, you can display images with brightness suitable for shooting regardless of changes in exposure compensation. zzPress the [ ] button, and then choose the [ 1] tab ► [Expo. simulation] ► [Disable] (=30). Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Still Images Movies Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately. 1 Lock the exposure. zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the [ ] button. zz[ ] is displayed, and the exposure is locked. zzTo unlock the exposure, hold the shutter button halfway down and press the [ ] button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. 2 Compose the shot and shoot. ●● AE: Auto Exposure ●● After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the [ ] dial (Program Shift). ●● You can also lock or unlock the exposure by touching [ ] in step 1. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 78