Canon PowerShot G7 X User Guide - Page 41

●● To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU (=30) ► [ ] tab ► [Digital Zoom] ► [Off]. Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) Still Images Movies You can shoot at preset focal lengths of 24, 28, 35, 50, 85 or 100 mm (35mm film equivalent). This is convenient when you want to shoot at the angle of view of those focal lengths. zzTo change the focal length from 24 to 28 mm, turn the [ ] ring counterclockwise until it clicks. Keep turning the [ ] ring to increase the focal length, which changes to 35, 50, 85, and 100 mm at each click. ●● Step zoom is not available when shooting movies even if you turn the [ ] ring. ●● When you are using digital zoom (=40), 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. Using the Self-Timer Still Images Movies With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose [ ] (=29). zzOnce the setting is complete, [ ] is displayed. 2 Shoot. zzFor Still Images: Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, and then press it all the way down. zzFor Movies: Press the movie button. zzOnce you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a selftimer sound. zzTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) zzTo cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the [ ] button. zzTo restore the original setting, choose [ ] in step 1. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 41