Image brightness (exposure), Adjusting image brightness (exposure compensation), Deactivating expo. simulation – Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II User Manual
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Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
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.
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Aim the camera at the subject to shoot
with the exposure locked. With the
shutter button pressed halfway, press the
[ ] button.
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[ ] is displayed, and the exposure is
locked.
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To unlock the exposure, hold the shutter
button halfway down and press the [ ]
button again. [ ] is no longer displayed.
2
Compose the shot and shoot.
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AE: Auto Exposure
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After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination
of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the [ ] dial
(Program Shift).
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You can also lock or unlock the exposure by touching [ ] in
step 1.
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.
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As 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.
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Press the [
] button, and
then choose the [ 1] tab ► [Expo.