Shooting high-contrast scenes (high dynamic range), Adding artistic effects – Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II User Manual
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Auto Mode /
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Adding Artistic Effects
z
Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
z
Turn the [ ] ring to choose an effect.
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A preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.
Natural
Images are natural and organic.
Art Standard
Images resemble paintings, with subdued contrast.
Art Vivid
Images resemble vivid illustrations.
Art Bold
Images resemble oil paintings, with bold edges.
Art Embossed
Images resemble old photos, with bold edges and
dark ambiance.
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect
(Fish-Eye Effect)
Still Images
Movies
Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
1
Choose [ ].
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Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
2
Choose an effect level.
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Turn the [ ] ring to choose an effect
level.
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A preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.
3
Shoot.
Shooting High-Contrast Scenes
(High Dynamic Range)
Still Images
Movies
Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels
each time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal
brightness to create a single image. This mode can reduce the washed-
out highlights and loss of detail in shadows that tend to occur in high-
contrast shots.
1
Choose [ ].
z
Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
z
The subject appears slightly enlarged.
2
Shoot.
z
Hold the camera steady as you shoot.
When you press the shutter button all
the way down, the camera will take three
shots and combine them.
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Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent
you from obtaining the desired results.
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If excessive camera shake interferes with shooting, mount
the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.
Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod
or other means to secure the camera (= 52).
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Any subject movement will cause images to look blurry.
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There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera
processes and combines the images.
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[ ] may be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway
in bright conditions, indicating automatic adjustment for optimal
image brightness.