Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II User Manual page 65

Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy
Camera Effect)
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
1
Choose [ ].
Follow steps 1 – 2 in "Image Effects
(Creative Filters)"
[
2
Choose a color tone.
Turn the <
tone.
A preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.
3
Shoot.
Standard Shots resemble toy camera images.
Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard].
Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard].
• Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired
results.
Still Images
(= 61) and choose
].
> ring to choose a color
Making Subjects Stand Out (Background
Defocus)
You can shoot subjects so that they stand out from the background. Two
consecutive images are captured with settings optimized for background
defocus. The background is defocused through lens effects and subject-
and scene-based image processing. and scene-based image processing. and scene-based image processing.
1
Choose [ ].
Follow steps 1 – 2 in "Image Effects
(Creative Filters)"
[
2
Shoot.
Hold the camera steady as you shoot.
Two consecutive images are captured
when you press the shutter button all the
way down.
A blinking [
images could not be processed.
• Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent
you from obtaining the desired results.
• For the best results with this effect, try shooting close to the subject, and
ensure ample distance between the subject and background.
• There may be a delay after shooting before you can shoot again.
• To adjust the effect level, turn the <
Still Images
(= 61) and choose
].
] icon indicates that the
> ring.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
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
Index
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