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.
Also make a habit of carrying at least one spare Memoy card as thesecan let you down without warning.
PowerShot models use AA Batteries .
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