Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II User Manual - Page 62

Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies (Star Nightscape) Still Images Movies Capture impressive shots of starry skies above night scenes. Starlight in the image is automatically enhanced, making starry skies look beautiful. 1 Choose [ ]. zzFollow steps 1 - 2 in "Specific Scenes" (=53) and choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. zzTouch [ ], and then press the [ ] button. zzZoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted. 2 Secure the camera. zzMount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. 3 Shoot. ●● There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes the images. ●● For easier viewing, try choosing MENU > [ 2] tab > [Night Display] > [On] (=163) before shooting. ●● To make stars brighter, choose MENU (=29) > [ 6] tab > [Star Emphasis] > [Sharp]. To emphasize the bright stars in a starry sky, set [Star Emphasis] to [Soft]. This setting can produce eye-catching shots by enlarging bright stars while de-emphasizing dimmer stars. To disable starlight processing, select [Off]. ●● Try switching to manual focus mode (=82) to more accurately specify the focal position before shooting. ●● You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [ ] in steps 1 - 2 of "Specific Scenes" (=53), touching [ ] to access the setting screen, touching [ ], and then touching the same option or [ ]. Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails) Still Images Movies Streaks created by the movement of stars through the sky are recorded in a single image. After determining the shutter speed and number of shots, the camera shoots continuously. A shooting session can last up to about two hours. Check the battery level in advance. 1 Choose [ ]. zzFollow steps 1 - 2 in "Specific Scenes" (=53) and choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. zzTouch [ ], and then press the [ ] button. zzZoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted. 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 62