Shooting Remotely - Canon PowerShot G7X User Manual

Shooting Remotely

As you check a shooting screen on your smartphone, you can use it to
shoot remotely.
1
Secure the camera.
Once remote shooting begins, the
z
camera lens will come out. Lens motion
from zooming may also move the camera
out of position. Keep the camera still by
mounting it on a tripod or taking other
measures.
2
Connect the camera and
smartphone (= 128, = 130).
In the privacy settings, choose [Yes].
z
3
Choose remote shooting.
In CameraWindow on the smartphone,
z
choose remote shooting.
The camera lens will come out. Do not
z
press near the lens, and make sure no
objects will obstruct it.
Once the camera is ready for remote
z
shooting, a live image from the camera
will be displayed on the smartphone.
At this time, a message is displayed
z
on the camera, and all operations
except pressing the ON/OFF button
are disabled.
4
Shoot.
Use the smartphone to shoot.
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● The camera works in [ ] mode during remote shooting. However,
some FUNC. and MENU settings you have configured in advance
may be changed automatically.
● Movie shooting is not available.
● Any jerky subject motion shown on the smartphone due to the
connection environment will not affect recorded images.
● No AF frames are displayed. Capture a test image to check the
focus.
● Captured images are not transferred to the smartphone. Use the
smartphone to browse and import images from the camera.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2 Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Setting Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
Index
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