How can I activate Dynamic Range Correction on my G12?

IanSlater wrote:

Didn't know that, thanks Phil. Seems a bad thing.

Yeah, using DR correction can increase ISO. In conditions where ISO 80 would be normally be used, enabling DR correction might push it up to 320 or 400. I understand the issue of avoiding highlight blowout. But this method sacrifices dynamic range to preserve those highlights. I prefer using a bit of negative exposure compensation when I expect there may be some clipping. As I primarily shoot RAW, there aren't many other options.

In fact, I use the RAW images and process them in Lightroom 6, starting from Presets I have made myself. The RAW images are mostly deleted after processing, to save vast amounts of memory,and the jpgs kept in case I want to go back to an original or pictures I have deleted.

I don't understand that "vast amounts of memory" comment. A 1 TB drive can be had for a pittance and will hold over 80,000 RAW files from a G12. I do aggressively cull bad or redundant shots, but keep the original RAW files. Recently I reprocessed travel pictures taken years ago to take advantage of better haze and noise reduction tools. The effort was worth the improved IQ.

Excellent camera. Main problems are shutter lag and long gap between repeat shots. I frequently use the G11 too. Big mistake to drop the articulated screen from later models, though I'm considering buying a larger sensor G.

I usually keep the G12 in my bag as a behind-the-scenes camera. The zoom range provides a lot of flexibility. I also prefer a articulated screen over a fixed LCD. But, the G12's features and performance are hopelessly outdated.