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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III User Manual

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
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Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index
Advanced Guide
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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Specifications

General IconGeneral
Battery typeNB-13L
Battery charger includedYes
Megapixel24.2 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor size- \
Image formats supportedJPG, RAW
Supported aspect ratios1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 pixels
Image stabilizer locationLens
Still image resolution(s)6000 x 4000, 3984 x 2656, 2976 x 1984, 2400 x 1600, 2400 x 1600, 3552 x 2664, 2656 x 1992, 2112 x 1600, 6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2240, 2976 x 1680, 2400 x 1344, 4000 x 4000, 2656 x 2656, 1984 x 1984, 1600 x 1600
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom3 x
Combined zoom12 x
Focal length range15 - 45 mm
Maximum aperture number5.6
Minimum aperture number2.8
Lens structure (elements/groups)9/8
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)72 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)24 mm
Product colorBlack
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points49
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance0.1 m
Normal focusing range (tele)- m
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto, Manual
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 25600, Auto
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Auto
ISO sensitivity (max)25600
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure controlProgram AE
Light exposure correction-
Fastest camera shutter speed1/2000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)0.5 - 4.5 m
Flash range (wide)0.5 - 9 m
Video resolutions640 x 360, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedAVC, H.264, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Resolution at capture speed640x480@25fps, 1280x720@25fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@50fps
Audio formats supportedLC-AAC
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Scene modesNight landscape, Panorama, Portrait, Self-portrait
Photo effectsNeutral
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent L, Shade, Tungsten, Underwater
Shooting modesAuto, Program
Image processorDIGIC 7
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Display diagonal3 \
Display aspect ratio3:2
Display resolution (numeric)1040000 pixels
Viewfinder typeElectronic
Viewfinder resolution2360000 pixels
Viewfinder screen size0.39 \
USB version2.0
USB connectorMicro-USB B
HDMI connector typeMicro
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version4.1
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth51.4 mm
Width115 mm
Height77.9 mm
Weight399 g

Summary

Before Use

Compatible Memory Cards

Lists memory cards usable with the camera, including SDHC and SDXC types.

Part Names

Safety Instructions

Basic Guide

Basic Operations

Explains essential camera functions and procedures for getting started with shooting and playback.

Initial Preparations

Charging the Battery Pack

Inserting the Battery Pack and Your Memory Card

Using the Screen

Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card

Details the process for safely removing the battery pack and memory card from the camera.

Setting the Date and Time

Guides users on setting the camera's date, time, and home time zone for accurate image data.

Changing the Date and Time

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Introduces fundamental camera operations like turning the camera on/off and basic shooting/playback modes.

Shutter Button

Shooting Modes

Quick Set Menu

Menu Screen

Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode

Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings

Focuses on using automatic settings for optimal shots based on scene and subject conditions.

Shooting (Smart Auto)

Details the Smart Auto mode for fully automatic shooting, including scene detection and composition.

Shooting Still Images

Recording Movies

Explains how to start and stop recording movies using the camera's Auto modes.

Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode

Common, Convenient Features

Using the Self-Timer

Describes how to use the self-timer to include yourself in group photos or timed shots.

Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter)

Continuous Shooting

Details how to perform continuous shooting by holding down the shutter button in Auto mode.

Shooting with Face ID

Registering Face ID Information

Guides on registering face information, names, and birthdays for up to 12 people for Face ID.

Checking and Editing Registered Information

Overwriting and Adding Face Information

Erasing Registered Information

Changing Image Quality

Capturing in RAW Format

Explains the benefits and usage of capturing images in RAW format for advanced editing.

Helpful Shooting Features

Using the Dual Axis Electronic Level

Explains how to use the electronic level to ensure the camera is perfectly level for accurate shots.

Changing the IS Mode Settings

Other Shooting Modes

Specific Scenes

Introduces scene modes that automatically configure settings for optimal shots based on the scene.

Correcting White Balance

Applying Special Effects

Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings (Self Portrait)

Guides on using Self-Portrait mode for customizable image processing, including skin smoothing.

Special Modes for Other Purposes

P Mode

Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)

Guides on using Program AE mode to customize many function settings for preferred shooting style.

Image Brightness (Exposure)

Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Explains how to adjust standard exposure in 1/3-stop increments using the exposure compensation dial.

Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock)

Describes how to lock exposure and focus separately before shooting.

Changing the Metering Method

Changing the ISO Speed

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting)

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast (Auto Lighting Optimizer)

Shooting Bright Subjects (Highlight Tone Priority)

Explains how to improve gradation in bright areas to avoid losing detail in highlights.

Image Colors

Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance)

Guides on adjusting white balance to make image colors look more natural for the scene.

Custom White Balance

Explains how to set a custom white balance by shooting a white object.

Manually Correcting White Balance

Customizing Colors (Picture Style)

Customizing Picture Styles

Shooting Range and Focusing

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

Explains how to restrict focus to subjects at close range using Macro mode.

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

Digital Tele-Converter

Choosing the AF Method

Covers changing the auto focus mode to suit shooting conditions.

Shooting with Servo AF

Fine-Tuning the Focus

Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select)

Guides on selecting a specific person's face to focus on for shooting.

Shooting with AF Lock

Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF)

Explains how to shoot after choosing a specific person's face or another subject to focus on via touch.

Flash

Changing the Flash Mode

Details how to change the flash mode to match the shooting scene, such as Auto, On, Slow Synchro, and Off.

Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation

Shooting with FE Lock

Describes how to lock flash exposure for flash shots, similar to AE lock.

Changing the Flash Timing

Changing the IS Mode Settings

Explains how to adjust image stabilization (IS) mode settings, including deactivating it.

Tv, Av, M, and C Mode

Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)

Guides on setting preferred shutter speed in Tv mode, with automatic aperture adjustment.

Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)

Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode)

Details setting preferred shutter speed and aperture value in Manual mode for desired exposure.

Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb)

Customizing Controls and Display

Customizing the Information Displayed

Configuring Touch & Drag AF

Guides on setting up the Touch & Drag AF feature to move the AF frame by touching or dragging the screen.

Changing the Settings of Touch and Drag Operations

Assigning Functions to Controls

Covers reassigning functions to various camera buttons, dials, and rings for personalized operation.

Customizing the Quick Set Menu

Saving Shooting Settings

Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu)

Playback Mode

Playback

Guides on entering Playback mode and navigating through captured images and movies.

Browsing and Filtering Images

Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions

Editing Face ID Information

Changing Names

Guides on how to change the name associated with a detected face.

Erasing Names

Explains how to erase names associated with detected faces.

Image Viewing Options

Magnifying Images

Details how to zoom in and magnify images using the zoom lever and touch gestures.

Viewing Slideshows

Protecting Images

Explains how to protect important images from accidental erasure.

Choosing Images Individually

Selecting a Range

Explains how to select a range of images for operations like protection or erasure.

Erasing Images

Protecting All Images at Once

Details how to protect all images on the memory card simultaneously.

Clearing All Protection at Once

Explains how to remove protection from all images on the memory card.

Erasing Multiple Images at Once

Selecting a Range

Specifying All Images at Once

Details how to select all images on the memory card for operations like erasure or printing.

Tagging Images as Favorites

Convenient Control: Touch Actions

Using Touch Actions Functions

Explains how to use drag gestures on the screen to activate assigned functions.

Changing Touch Actions Functions

Guides on reassigning dragging patterns to camera operations for personalized control.

Editing Still Images

Resizing Images

Explains how to save copies of images with reduced recording pixels or dimensions.

Cropping

Correcting Red-Eye

Processing RAW Images with the Camera

Editing Movies

Viewing Albums (Story Highlights)

Choosing Themes for Albums

Explains how to choose themes like Date, Person's name, Event, or Custom for creating albums.

Creating Your Own Albums

Wireless Features

Available Wireless Features

Lists the available wireless features, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Using Wi-Fi Features

Details how to use Wi-Fi to send images and control the camera remotely with smartphones, computers, and web services.

Using Bluetooth® Features

Explains how to pair the camera with a smartphone via Bluetooth for remote control and image transfer.

Sending Images to a Smartphone

Sending Images to a Bluetooth Enabled Smartphone

Guides on pairing the camera with a smartphone via Bluetooth and sending images.

Connecting via NFC When Camera Is Off or in Shooting Mode

Sending Images to an NFC-Compatible Smartphone

Explains how to use NFC for simplified connection and image transfer to Android smartphones.

Connecting via NFC in Playback Mode

Connecting to a Smartphone via the Wi-Fi Menu

Using Another Access Point

Details how to connect the camera to an existing access point via Wi-Fi.

Saving Images to a Computer

Preparing to Register a Computer

Provides details on computer requirements and preparing it for Wi-Fi connection.

Installing CameraWindow

Guides on downloading and installing the CameraWindow software for computer connection.

Saving Images to a Connected Computer

Using WPS-Compatible Access Points

Sending Images to a Registered Web Service

Registering Web Services

Covers adding Web services, including CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, to the camera.

Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY

Guides on linking the camera to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY by adding it as a destination Web service.

Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer

Image Sending Options

Sending Favorite Images

Choosing the Number of Recording Pixels (Image Size)

Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync)

Covers sending images automatically from the memory card to a computer or Web service.

Sending Images

Viewing Images Sent via Image Sync on a Smartphone

Using a Smartphone to View Camera Images and Control the Camera

Covers using the Camera Connect app to browse images and remotely control the camera.

Controlling the Camera Remotely from a Smartphone

Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi

Guides on taking shots and recording movies while viewing the shooting screen on a smartphone via Wi-Fi.

Controlling the Camera via Bluetooth

Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings

Returning the Wireless Settings to Default

Setting Menu

Formatting Memory Cards

Using Eco Mode

Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images

Restoring Default Camera Settings

Explains how to restore default camera settings if they are accidentally changed.

Restoring All Camera Defaults

Guides on restoring all camera settings to their factory default values.

Restoring Defaults for Individual Functions

Accessories

Using Optional Accessories

Charging via USB

Using an External Flash (Sold Separately)

Using the Software

Saving Images to a Computer

Covers connecting the camera via USB cable to save images to a computer.

Printing Images

Configuring Print Settings

Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing

Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images

Adding Images to a Photobook

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common camera problems related to power, lens, memory card, and display.

Power

Troubleshooting steps for issues like the power button not responding or the battery draining quickly.

Playback

Playback is not possible

Troubleshooting steps for issues preventing image or movie playback.

Playback stops, or audio skips

Addresses issues with playback interruptions or audio skips, possibly due to memory card speed.

Memory Card

On-Screen Messages

Shooting or Playback

Provides responses to various error messages encountered during shooting or playback.

A camera error was detected (error number)

Wi-Fi

Troubleshooting Wi-Fi connection issues like connection failure or inability to find access points.

Connection failed

Steps to resolve connection failures, including checking access point settings.

Incorrect password/Incorrect Wi-Fi security settings

Guidance on checking and correcting Wi-Fi security settings and passwords.

Disconnected/Receiving failed/Sending failed

Memory card error

Troubleshooting steps for memory card errors, including formatting and correct insertion.

Receiving failed

Addresses receiving failures due to insufficient space on the memory card or the card being locked.

On-Screen Information

Functions and Menu Tables

Shooting Tab

Set Up Tab

Playback Tab

Handling Precautions

Provides safety guidelines for handling the camera, including avoiding impact and moisture.

Specifications

Interface

Precautions for Wireless Features (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Others)

Security Precautions

Highlights security measures for Wi-Fi networks, emphasizing authorized network usage.

Personal Information and Security Precautions

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