Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II User Manual page 71

• Note that images may not look as expected if subjects are also lit by street
lights or other light sources.
• There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes
the images.
• To emphasize brighter stars and give skies with many small stars more
contrast, choose MENU > [4] tab > [Star Emphasis] > [Soft]. To disable this
processing that makes some stars more prominent, select [Off].
• For easier viewing, try choosing MENU > [4] tab > [Night Display] > [On]
(= 100) before shooting.
• People will not be captured properly if the flash is not raised.
• Image brightness of people in the shot cannot be adjusted by changing the
level of exposure compensation
• You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [
"Specific Scenes" (= 58), touching [
touching [ ], and then touching the same option or [
Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies (Star
Nightscape)
Capture impressive shots of starry skies above night scenes. Starlight in the Capture impressive shots of starry skies above night scenes. Starlight in the Capture impressive shots of starry skies above night scenes. Starlight in the
image is automatically enhanced, making starry skies look beautiful.
1
Choose [ ].
Follow steps 1 – 2 in "Specific Scenes" Follow steps 1 – 2 in "Specific Scenes" 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.
(= 78).
] in steps 1 – 2 of
] to access the setting screen,
].
Still Images
58) and choose [ ], and then ], and then ], and then
], and then press
2
Secure the camera.
Mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still and
prevent camera shake.
3
Shoot.
• Optical zoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted. Optical zoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted. Optical zoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted.
• • • • There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes
the images. the images. the images.
• • • • To emphasize brighter stars and give skies with many small stars more To emphasize brighter stars and give skies with many small stars more To emphasize brighter stars and give skies with many small stars more
contrast, choose MENU > [4] tab > [Star Emphasis] > [Soft]. To disable this
processing that makes some stars more prominent, select [Off].
• Try setting [Night Display] to [On] (= 100) in this mode.
• Try switching to manual focus mode (=
focal position before shooting.
• You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [
"Specific Scenes" (= 58), touching [
touching [ ], and then touching the same option or [
87) to more accurately specify the
] in steps 1 – 2 of
] to access the setting screen,
].
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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