Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II User Manual page 73

Shooting Movies of Star Movement (Star Time-Lapse
Movie)
Still images are captured continuously, at a specified interval and over
a certain duration, and combined to create a movie. Stars move quickly
during playback, so you can view their movement in a short time. Before
shooting, you can also choose movie effects and the frame rate.
A shooting session can last up to about 2 hours, and many shots are taken.
Check the battery level and memory card space in advance.
1 Choose [ ].
Follow steps 1 – 2 in "Specific Scenes"
(=
press the <p> button.
Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the
<7> dial to choose [
the <m> button.
2 Configure movie settings.
Press the <l> button.
Press the <o><p> buttons or turn the
<7> dial to choose an item. Choose the
desired option by pressing the <q><r>
buttons, and then press the <n>
button.
Secure the camera.
3
Mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
Movies
58) and choose [ ], and then
], and then press
Check the brightness.
4
Press the shutter button all the way down
to shoot a single still image.
Switch to Playback mode (= 111) and
check image brightness.
To adjust the brightness, press the
<o> button on the shooting screen and
change the exposure level by turning the
<7> dial. Check brightness again by
taking another shot.
5 Shoot.
Press the movie button. [Busy] is
displayed briefly, and then shooting
begins.
Do not disturb the camera while shooting.
To cancel recording, press the movie
button again. Note that cancellation may
take up to one minute.
The camera operates in Eco mode
(= 172) while shooting.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and
C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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