Shadow correction, Using the nd filter, Image colors – Canon PowerShot G3 X User Manual

Page 83: Capturing natural colors (white balance)

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Playback Mode

Wi-Fi Functions

Setting Menu

Accessories

Appendix

Index

Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode

Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Auto Mode /

Hybrid Auto Mode

Other Shooting Modes

P Mode

Image Colors

Capturing Natural Colors (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

(= 30).

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.

Custom

For manually setting a custom white balance

(= 84).

Shadow Correction

Still Images

Movies

Automatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows.

z

Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the

menu, and then choose [ ] (= 30).

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 [ ] (= 30).

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 (= 56).

ND: Neutral Density

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