Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II User Manual - Page 76

Adjusting Auto ND Filter Settings For optimal brightness in the scenes you shoot, Auto ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 the actual level, by an amount equivalent to three stops. Choosing [ ] enables you to reduce the shutter speed and aperture value. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 28). zzThe option you configured is now displayed. ●● When selecting [ ], 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 (=51). ●● ND: Neutral Density Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast (Auto Lighting Optimizer) Still Images Movies Correct brightness and contrast automatically to avoid images that are too dark or lack contrast. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [Auto Lighting Optimizer] on the [ 5] tab, and then choose the desired option (=28). ●● This feature may increase noise under some shooting conditions. ●● When the effect of Auto Lighting Optimizer is too strong and images become too bright, set it to [Low] or [Disable]. ●● Images may still be bright or the effect of exposure compensation may be weak under a setting other than [Disable] if you use a darker setting for exposure compensation or flash exposure compensation. For shots at your specified brightness, set this feature to [Disable]. ●● To keep the Auto Lighting Optimizer disabled in [ ] and [ ] mode, touch [ ] on the Auto Lighting Optimizer setting screen to add a [ ] mark to [Disable during man expo]. Shooting Bright Subjects (Highlight Tone Priority) Still Images Movies Improve gradation in bright image areas to avoid loss of detail in subject highlights. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [Highlight tone priority] on the [ 5] tab, and then choose [D+] (=29). ●● With [D+], ISO speed can be set to [AUTO] or in a range of 250 - 6400. Auto Lighting Optimizer is also disabled, in this case. 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 Wireless Features Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 76