Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II User Guide - Page 72

Still Images Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails) Streaks created by the movement of stars through the sky are recorded in a single image. After determining the shutter speed and number of shots, the camera shoots continuously. A shooting session can last up to about two hours. Check the battery level in advance. 1 Choose [ ]. zzFollow steps 1 - 2 in "Specific Scenes" (=58) and choose [ ], and then press the button. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [ ], and then press the button. 2 Specify the duration of the shooting session. zzTurn the < > ring to choose the shooting duration. 3 Secure the camera. zzMount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. 4 Shoot. zzPress the shutter button all the way down. [Busy] is displayed briefly, and then shooting begins. zzDo not disturb the camera while shooting. zzTo cancel shooting, press the shutter button all the way down again. Note that cancellation may take up to one minute. Before Use • If the camera runs out of battery power, shooting stops and a composite image created from the images up to that point is saved. • Optical zoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted. Basic Guide Advanced Guide • There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes the images. • Try setting [Night Display] to [On] (=100) in this mode. • Try switching to manual focus mode (=87) to more accurately specify the focal position before shooting. • You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [ ] in steps 1 - 2 of "Specific Scenes" (=58), touching [ ] to access the setting screen, touching [ ], and then touching the same option or [ ]. 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 72