Keep your camera protected against dust and moist
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Keep your camera handy
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Display switching off every now and then
Right next to view finder, there's a sensor that switches the live view between the display and view finder. Even partially covered, the sensor does that switch. I first thought my display connection is breaking. Solution: Set the menu 'Setup 1 > Display settings > Display Control' for Manual.
Setting display mirroring off
In case you are not a big fan of selfies, you may wish to switch off the display mirroring. Solution: Set the menu 'Shoot 1 > Reverse Display' to Off.
Digital zoom
When I bought the used camera, the previous owner had left the digital 2x zoom on. Solution: On P, Tv or Av modes make sure the menu 'Shoot 3 > Digital Zoom' is set Off.
Use the touchscreen!
Somewhat everything becomes easier thanks to the touchscreen. I'm currently learning where all that makes things easier. I will update my find findings here later on.
Carry an extra battery and memory card with you!
For any camera it is a good to carry along an extra battery and memory card. But especially Canon G5X is known for a short battery life. So, buy an extra battery and carry along also the external battery charger with you.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to John (Stormlizard) for the battery and memory card tip.
I have two older Pocket camera's, an IXUS 400 and a PowerShot A710 IS, less complicated but still not easy to dance with.
Today I discovered the pleasures of the touch screen, and it actually makes also the use of menus easier.
Also make a habit of carrying at least one spare Memoy card as thesecan let you down without warning.
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