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Canon PowerShot G9X User Manual

Canon PowerShot G9X
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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
When [Face ID] is set to [On], only the name of the registered
person chosen as the main subject is displayed, even if other
registered people have been detected. However, their names will
be recorded in the still images (
=
43).
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF)
Still Images
Movies
You can shoot after choosing a person’s face or another subject to focus
on.
1
Set the AF method to [ +Tracking]
(=
83).
2
Choose a person’s face or another
subject to focus on.
z Touch the subject or person on the
screen.
z When the subject is detected, the camera
beeps and [
] is displayed. Focus is
maintained even if the subject moves.
z To cancel Touch AF, touch [
].
3
Shoot.
z Press the shutter button halfway. After
the camera focuses, [ ] changes to a
green [ ].
z Press the shutter button all the way down
to shoot.
Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select)
Still Images
Movies
You can shoot after choosing a specic person’s face to focus on.
1
Set the AF method to [ +Tracking]
(=
83).
2
Assign [ ] to the movie button
(=
99).
3
Enter Face Select mode.
z Aim the camera at the person’s face and
press the movie button.
z After [Face Select : On] is displayed, a
face frame [
] is displayed around the
face detected as the main subject.
z Even if the subject moves, the face frame
[
] follows the subject within a certain
range.
z If a face is not detected, [
] is not
displayed.
4
Choose the face to focus on.
z To switch the face frame [ ] to another
detected face, press the movie button.
z Once you cycle through all detected
faces, [Face Select : Off] is displayed,
followed by the selected AF method
screen.
5
Shoot.
z Press the shutter button halfway. After the
camera focuses, [ ] changes to [ ].
z Press the shutter button all the way down
to shoot.

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Canon PowerShot G9X Specifications

General IconGeneral
Image ProcessorDIGIC 6
ISO Range125-12800
Video RecordingFull HD 1080p at 60 fps
ConnectivityWi-Fi, NFC
Shutter Speed1 – 1/2000 sec
Continuous ShootingApprox. 6.0 fps
Sensor1.0-inch CMOS
Lens28-84mm f/2.0-4.9
Display3.0-inch touchscreen LCD
Battery LifeApprox. 220 shots
Dimensions98.0 x 57.9 x 30.8 mm
WeightApprox. 209 g (including battery and memory card)

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