Controlling The Camera Remotely From A Smartphone - Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Camera User Manual

3
Configure the setting.
Choose [GPS via Mobile], and then press
z
the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to
choose [Enable].
4
Shoot.
The still images and movies you shoot
z
are now geotagged using smartphone
GPS information, which you can check as
described in "GPS Information Display"
( = 113).
Next time, after starting Camera Connect
z
on your smartphone, make sure the
camera and smartphone are connected
via Bluetooth before shooting.
● Images are not geotagged this way unless Camera Connect is
running.
● The GPS information added to your movie is acquired initially,
when you start shooting.
● GPS information cannot be updated unless Wi-Fi is off.
● The GPS information added to images in remote live view
shooting is acquired initially, when you switch to a Wi-Fi
connection.
● Images may not be geotagged if you connect via NFC or
Bluetooth when the camera is off.
● 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.
● GPS acquisition status is indicated by one of the following icons.
[ ] Acquiring, [ ] Not acquiring
● To check the GPS information acquired from the smartphone,
choose MENU ( = 31) > [ 4] tab > [GPS settings] > [GPS
information display].
Controlling the Camera Remotely from a
Smartphone
Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi
You can take shots or record movies 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 ( = 146).
1
Secure the camera.
Keep the camera still by mounting it on a
z
tripod or taking other measures.
2
Connect the camera and
smartphone ( = 146).
In the privacy settings, choose [Yes].
z
3
Choose remote live view shooting.
In Camera Connect on the smartphone,
z
choose [Remote live view shooting].
Once the camera is ready for remote
z
live view shooting, a live image from the
camera is displayed on the smartphone.
At this time, a message is displayed on
z
the camera, and all operations except
pressing the power button are disabled.
4
Shoot.
Use the smartphone to shoot.
z
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
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