Possible combinations of shooting functions and shooting modes (PowerShot G3 X)?

Article ID: ART162789 | Date published: 10/01/2015 | Date last updated: 11/16/2015
 

Description

Possible combinations of shooting functions and shooting modes (PowerShot G3 X)?

Solution

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

Available or automatically set functions are indicated by black icons, such as
Unavailable functions are indicated by gray icons, such as .]
For more information on shooting mode icons, please refer to Switching Shooting Modes and Scene (SCN) Modes (PowerShot G3 X).
Exposure Compensation
ISO Speed
Auto
125 12800
AF operation
ONE SHOT
SERVO
Drive Mode
Flash
Flash Exposure Compensation
Flash Output Level
Av/Tv Settings
Aperture Value
Shutter Speed
Bulb Setting
Program Shift
AE Lock/FE Lock in Standby*4
AE Lock (during recording)/Exposure Compensation
AF Lock (when assigned to the [ ] or movie button)
Focus Range
Manual Focus Switching When Recording Movies
Move AF Frame
Center
Periphery
Touch AF
Face Select
Touch Shutter
Still Image Shooting When Recording Movies
Change Display

*1 Options vary depending on the assigned shooting mode.
*2 [SERVO] when subject movement is detected.
*3 Not available, but switches to [ ].
*4 FE lock not available in [ ] flash mode.
*5 Only when [ ] is selected.
*6 Only available when faces are detected.
*7 Only available for shooting. Subject designation not available.

Quick Set Menu

AF method
+Tracking
1-point AF
Image quality
For details, see "Shooting Tab"
Movie Quality
When Set to NTSC
When Set to PAL
Self-Timer
/ /
Self-Timer Settings
Delay*3
Shots*4
ND Filter
Still Image Aspect Ratio
White Balance
/ / / / /
/
White Balance Correction
Color Adjustment
My Colors
/ / *6 / *6 / / / / / / / *7
DR Correction
Shadow Correction
Metering Method
/

*1 Options vary depending on the assigned shooting mode.
*2 Synchronizes with the aspect ratio setting and is automatically set.
*3 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots.
*4 One shot (cannot be modified) in modes without selection of the number of shots.
*5 Automatically set, matching the aspect ratio specified in [Movie Quality].
*6 White balance is not available.
*7 Set in a range of 1 5: contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tone.

Shooting Tab

[ 1] Tab
Rec. Mode
JPEG
RAW-
Still Image Aspect Ratio
For details, see "Quick Set Menu"
Shooting information display
Display switching
Grid displayGrid1 / Grid2
2.35:1/1.85:1/1.75:1/1.66:1/4:3
HistogramBrightness/RGB
Reverse Disp.
On/Off
Display Mode
Power Saving
Smooth
[ 2] Tab
Review image after shooting
Display TimeOff/Quick
2 sec./4 sec./8 sec.
Hold
Display InfoOff
Detailed
Touch Shutter
On
Off
Face ID Settings
On/Off
Function Assignment
[ ] ring / [ ] dial / [ ] dial
Shortcut Button
[ ] button
[ ] button
[ ] button
Save Settings
Save to mode: C1
Save to mode: C2
Digital Zoom
Standard
Off
Lock
1.6x/2.0x
AF-Point Zoom
On
Off
[ 3] Tab
AF operation
For details, see "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode"
AF method
For details, see "Quick Set Menu"
AF Frame Size*2
Normal
Small
Continuous AF
On
Off
AF+MF
On/Off
AF-assist Beam
On
Off
[ 4] Tab
MF-Point Zoom
Off
2x/4x
Safety MF
On
Off
Recall Zoom/MF Settings
Zoom MemoryOn
Off
MF MemoryOn
Off
MF Peaking Settings
PeakingOn/Off
LevelLow/High
ColorRed/Yellow/Blue
IS Settings
IS ModeOff
On
Shoot Only
Dynamic ISLow
Standard
High
Bracketing
[ 5] Tab

ISO speed
ISO Speed For details, see "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode"
ISO Auto SettingsMax ISO Speed
Rate of Change
DR Correction
For details, see "Quick Set Menu"
Shadow Correct
For details, see "Quick Set Menu"
Light Metering
For details, see "Quick Set Menu"
ND Filter
For details, see "Quick Set Menu"
Flash Control
Flash ModeAuto
Manual
Flash Exp. CompFor details, see "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode"
Flash Output
Shutter Sync.1st-curtain
2nd-curtain
Red-Eye LampOn/Off
Safety FEOn
Off
[ 6] Tab
WB Correction
For details, see "Quick Set Menu"
My Colors
For details, see "Quick Set Menu"
High ISO NR
Low/Standard/High
Hg Lamp Corr.
On/Off
Spot AE Point
Center/AF Point
Safety Shift
On
Off
[ 7] Tab
Blink Detection
On
Off
Display Area
Large/Medium/Small
Auto Settings
Seek AssistOn
Off
Auto ZoomFace/Upper Body/Whole Body/Manual/Auto
Off
Save Stills
On/Off
Star Emphasis
Sharp/Off/Soft
Star Time-Lapse Movie Setting
Effect / / / /
Shot Interval15 sec./30 sec./1 min.
Frame Rate / (NTSC), / (PAL)
Shooting Time60 min./90 min./120 min./Unlimited
[ 8] Tab
Digest Type
Include Stills/No Stills
Movie Quality
For details, see "Quick Set Menu"
Sound rec.
Sound rec.Auto*3
Manual
Disable
Level
Wind filter/AttenuatorWind Filter: Auto
Wind Filter: Off
Attenuator: On/Off
Attenuator: Auto

*1 Options vary depending on the assigned shooting mode.
*2 Available when the AF frame is set to [1-point].
*3 [Enable] for functions other than Creative Zone and movies.

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