Canon PowerShot G3 X - User Manual

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Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index
Advanced Guide
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Summary

Part Names

Camera Basics

Auto Mode; Hybrid Auto Mode

Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings

Shooting (Smart Auto)

Other Shooting Modes

P Mode

Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)

Customizes function settings for preferred shooting style.

Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode

Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)

Sets preferred shutter speed; camera adjusts aperture automatically.

Playback Mode

Viewing

Wi-Fi Functions

Available Wi-Fi Features

Setting Menu

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common camera problems and issues.

Canon PowerShot G3 X Specifications

General

Megapixel	20.2 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	20.9 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPEG XR, RAW
Supported aspect ratios	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	5472 x 3648 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	5472 x 3080; 4320 x 2432; 1920 x 1080; 720 x 408;\\r 5472 x 3648, 4320 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 720 x 480;\\r 4864 x 3648, 3840 x 2880, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480;\\r 3648 x 3648; 2880 x 2880; 1536 x 1536; 480 x 480
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	25 x
Combined zoom	100 x
Focal length range	8.8 - 220 mm
Maximum aperture number	5.6
Minimum aperture number	2.8
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)	600 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)	24 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity	125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2250, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400
Light exposure modes	Manual
Light exposure correction	± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/2000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Flash modes	Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Forced off
Flash range (tele)	0.85 - 3.1 m
Flash range (wide)	0.6 - 6.8 m
Flash recharging time	10 s
Flash exposure correction	±2EV (1/3 EV step)
Video resolutions	640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	59.94 fps
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Built-in microphone	-
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display diagonal	3.2 \
Scene modes	Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten
Self-timer delay	20, 30 s
Power source type	Battery
Product color	Black
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	105.3 mm
Width	123.3 mm
Height	76.5 mm
Weight	690 g
Weight (including battery)	733 g