Making subjects stand out (background defocus) – Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II User Manual

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Before Use

Basic Guide

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Camera Basics

Auto Mode / Hybrid
Auto Mode

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Modes

P Mode

Tv, Av, M, C1, and
C2 Mode

Playback Mode

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Appendix

Index

Still Images

Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy

Camera Effect)

This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.

1

Choose [

].

z

z

Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects
(Creative Filters)” (

=

61

) and choose

[

].

2

Choose a color tone.

z

z

Turn the <

> ring to choose a color

tone.

z

z

A preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.

3

Shoot.

Standard

Shots resemble toy camera images.

Warm

Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard].

Cool

Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard].

Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired
results.

Still Images

Making Subjects Stand Out (Background

Defocus)

You can shoot subjects so that they stand out from the background. Two
consecutive images are captured with settings optimized for background
defocus. The background is defocused through lens effects and subject-
and scene-based image processing.

1

Choose [

].

z

z

Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects
(Creative Filters)” (

=

61

) and choose

[

].

2

Shoot.

z

z

Hold the camera steady as you shoot.
Two consecutive images are captured
when you press the shutter button all the
way down.

z

z

A blinking [

] icon indicates that the

images could not be processed.

Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent
you from obtaining the desired results.

For the best results with this effect, try shooting close to the subject, and
ensure ample distance between the subject and background.

There may be a delay after shooting before you can shoot again.

To adjust the effect level, turn the <

> ring.

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