Using The Hot Shoe - Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II User Manual

Using the Hot Shoe

Use the hot shoe to attach an optional electronic viewfinder or external
flash.
1
Remove the hot shoe cap.
Pull off the cap as shown.
To avoid losing the cap after removal,
store it in the viewfinder or flash case.
2
Attach the hot shoe cap.
After removing a viewfinder or flash,
reattach the hot shoe cap to protect the
hot shoe.
Insert the cap as shown.
• To avoid contact between the screen and any viewfinder or flash on the hot
shoe, do not tilt the screen up when these accessories are attached.
Still Images Movies
Using an Electronic Viewfinder (Sold
Separately)
Shooting is easier with an optional electronic viewfinder, which helps you
concentrate on keeping subjects in focus.
Note that fewer shots and less recording time are available than when using
the screen (LCD monitor) on the back of the camera. For guidelines on the screen (LCD monitor) on the back of the camera. For guidelines on the screen (LCD monitor) on the back of the camera. For guidelines on
the number of shots and recording time available, see "Number of Shots/ the number of shots and recording time available, see "Number of Shots/ the number of shots and recording time available, see "Number of Shots/
Recording Time, Playback Time" Recording Time, Playback Time" ( Recording Time, Playback Time" ( (=
1
Make sure the camera is off.
2
Attach the electronic viewfinder
to the hot shoe.
Remove the viewfinder cover.
Insert the viewfinder's connection
component into the hot shoe
shown until it clicks into place.
3
Adjust the electronic viewfinder
to the desired angle.
You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder
up to 90° to suit the scene or how you are
shooting.
Still Images Movies
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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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