Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II User Manual - Page 40

Using the Self-Timer, Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths Step Zoom

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●● To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU (=29) > [ 2] tab > [Digital Zoom] > [Off]. Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) Still Images Movies Shoot at common focal lengths in a range of 28 - 84 mm (35mm film equivalent). zzTo change the focal length from 28 to 35 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 (=39), you cannot adjust the zoom factor by turning the [ ] ring counterclockwise. However, you can set the focal length to 84 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 [ ] (=28). 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 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 40

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Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
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.
z
Press the [
] button, choose [
] in the
menu, and then choose [
] (
=
28).
z
Once the setting is complete, [
] is
displayed.
2
Shoot.
z
For Still Images: Press the shutter button
halfway to focus on the subject, and then
press it all the way down.
z
For Movies: Press the movie button.
z
Once you start the self-timer, the lamp
will blink and the camera will play a self-
timer sound.
z
Two seconds before the shot, the blinking
and sound will speed up. (The lamp will
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
z
To cancel shooting after you have
triggered the self-timer, press the
[
] button.
z
To restore the original setting, choose [
]
in step 1.
To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU (
=
29) > [
2] tab
> [Digital Zoom] > [Off].
Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom)
Still Images
Movies
Shoot at common focal lengths in a range of 28 – 84 mm (35mm film
equivalent).
z
To change the focal length from 28 to
35 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 (
=
39), you cannot adjust the
zoom factor by turning the [
] ring counterclockwise. However,
you can set the focal length to 84 mm by turning it clockwise.