Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II User Manual - Page 41

Common, Convenient Features Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Still Images Movies When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 17x enlargement. 1 Move the zoom lever toward [ ]. zzHold the lever until zooming stops. zzZooming stops at the largest zoom factor before the image becomes noticeably grainy, which is then indicated on the screen. (1) 2 Move the zoom lever toward [ ] again. zzThe camera zooms in even closer on the subject. zz(1) is the current zoom factor. ●● Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates the zoom position). The zoom bar is color-coded to indicate the zoom range. -- White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear grainy. -- Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably grainy (ZoomPlus). -- Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy. ●● Because the blue range will not be available at some recording pixel settings (=97), the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by following step 1. ●● To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU (=30) ► [ 3] tab ► [Digital Zoom] ► [Off]. Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) Still Images Movies Shoot at common focal lengths in a range of 24 - 100 mm (35mm film equivalent). zzTo change the focal length from 24 to 28 mm, turn the [ ] ring counterclockwise until it clicks. 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 (=41), you cannot adjust the zoom factor by turning the [ ] ring counterclockwise. However, you can set the focal length to 100 mm by turning it clockwise. Changing the Way the Control of the Camera Feels with the Step/Continuous Selection Lever You can change how the control of the camera feels when you turn the control ring. zzWhen you lower the selection lever, the clicking of the control ring will stop and you will be able to turn it smoothly. 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 Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 41