Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Owner's Manual
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P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
4
Check the brightness.
z
Press the shutter button all the way down
to shoot a single still image.
z
Switch to Playback mode (= 110) and
check image brightness.
z
To adjust brightness, turn the exposure
compensation dial and change the
exposure level on the shooting screen.
Check brightness again by taking another
shot.
5
Shoot.
z
Press the movie button. Recording
begins, and the indicator on the back of
the camera blinks.
z
Do not disturb the camera while shooting.
z
To cancel shooting, press the movie
button again. Note that cancellation may
take up to about 30 seconds.
z
The camera operates in Eco mode
Shooting Movies of Star Movement (Star Time-Lapse Movie)
Still Images
Movies
By recording a time-lapse movie that combines images shot at a specified
interval, you can create movies with fast-moving stars. You can adjust the
shooting interval and recording duration as needed.
Note that each session takes a long time, and requires many shots. Check
the battery level and memory card space in advance.
1
Choose [ ].
z
Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 55) and choose [ ], and then
press the [ ] button.
z
Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ]
dial to choose [ ], and then press the
[ ] button.
z
Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and
cannot be adjusted.
2
Configure movie settings.
z
Press the [ ] button.
z
Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ]
dial to choose an item, and then choose
the desired option.
3
Secure the camera.
z
Mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.