Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III PowerShot G1X MarkIII Camera User Guide - Page 88

Shooting Range and Focusing Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) Still Images Movies Shoot at common focal lengths in a range of 24 - 72 mm (35mm film equivalent). 1 Assign [ ] to the [ ] ring (=105). 2 Choose a focal length. zzTo change the focal length from 24 to 28 mm, turn the [ ] ring counterclockwise. Turn the [ ] ring counterclockwise to zoom in or clockwise to zoom out. ●● Step zoom is not available when recording movies even if you turn the [ ] ring. ●● When you are using digital zoom (=42), you cannot adjust the zoom factor by turning the [ ] ring counterclockwise. However, you can set the focal length to 72 mm by turning it clockwise. Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) Still Images Movies To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [ ]. For details on the range of focus, see "Lens" (= 223). zzPress the [ ] button, choose [ ] (either press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial), and then press the [ ] button. zzOnce the setting is complete, [ ] is displayed. ●● If the flash fires, vignetting may occur. ●● To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to [ ] (=43). ●● You can also configure this setting by pressing the [ ] button, touching [ ], and then touching it again. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wireless Features Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 88