Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II User Manual - Page 156
Using a Smartphone to View Camera, Images and Control the Camera
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Using a Smartphone to View Camera Images and Control the Camera You can do the following with the dedicated smartphone app Camera Connect. ●● Browse images on the camera and save them to the smartphone ●● Geotag images on the camera (=156) ●● Control the camera remotely from a smartphone (=156) ●● Privacy settings must be configured in advance to allow image viewing on the smartphone (=137, =158). Geotagging Images on the Camera GPS data recorded on a smartphone using the dedicated Camera Connect application can be added to images on the camera. Images are tagged with information including the latitude, longitude, and elevation. ●● Before shooting, make sure the date and time and your home time zone are set correctly, as described in "Setting the Date and Time" (= 20). Also follow the steps in "World Clock" (= 165) to specify any shooting destinations in other time zones. ●● Others may be able to locate or identify you by using location data in your geotagged still images or movies. Be careful when sharing these images with others, as when posting images online where many others can view them. Controlling the Camera Remotely from a Smartphone Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi You can shoot as you view a shooting screen on your smartphone. ●● Privacy settings must be configured in advance to allow viewing of all images from the smartphone (=137). 1 Secure the camera. zzKeep the camera still by mounting it on a tripod or taking other measures. 2 Connect the camera and smartphone (=137). zzIn the privacy settings, choose [Yes]. 3 Choose remote live view shooting. zzIn Camera Connect on the smartphone, choose [Remote live view shooting]. zzOnce the camera is ready for remote live view shooting, a live image from the camera is displayed on the smartphone. zzAt this time, a message is displayed on the camera, and all operations except pressing the power button are disabled. 4 Shoot. zzUse the smartphone to shoot. 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 156