Canon PowerShot G7 X User Guide - Page 78

Image Colors

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Shadow Correct Still Images Movies Automatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose [ ] (=29). zzOnce the setting is complete, [ ] is 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). zzPress the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose [ ] (=29). zzOnce the setting is complete, [ ] is 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 (=91). ●● ND: Neutral Density Image Colors Adjusting White Balance Still Images Movies By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (=29). zzThe option you configured is now displayed. Auto Day Light Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions. 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. Underwater For shooting underwater (=55). Custom For manually setting a custom white balance (= 79). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 78

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1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Setting Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
Index
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Image Colors
Adjusting White Balance
Still Images
Movies
By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more
natural for the scene you are shooting.
z
Press the [
] button, choose [
] in the
menu, and choose the desired option
(
=
29).
z
The option you configured is now
displayed.
Auto
Automatically sets the optimal white balance for
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.
Underwater
For shooting underwater (
=
55).
Custom
For manually setting a custom white balance
(
=
79).
Shadow Correct
Still Images
Movies
Automatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows.
z
Press the [
] button, choose [
] in the
menu, and then choose [
] (
=
29).
z
Once the setting is complete, [
] is
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).
z
Press the [
] button, choose [
] in the
menu, and then choose [
] (
=
29).
z
Once the setting is complete, [
] is
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 (
=
91).
ND: Neutral Density