Canon PowerShot G3 X User Manual page 36

3
Compose the shot.
To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move
z
the zoom lever toward [
and to zoom away from the subject, move
it toward [ ] (wide angle). (A zoom
( 1 )
bar (1) showing the zoom position is
displayed, along with the range of focus
(2).)
( 2 )
4
Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
1) Focus.
Press the shutter button halfway. The
z
camera beeps twice after focusing, and
frames are displayed to indicate image
areas in focus.
Several frames are displayed when
z
multiple areas are in focus.
If [Raise the flash] is displayed, move
z
the [ ] switch to raise the flash. It will fire
when shooting. If you prefer not to use
the flash, push it down with your finger,
into the camera.
] (telephoto),
2) Shoot.
Press the shutter button all the way down.
z
As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is
z
played, and in low-light conditions when you
have raised the flash, it fires automatically.
Keep the camera still until the shutter
z
sound ends.
After displaying your shot, the camera will
z
revert to the shooting screen.
Recording Movies
1) Start recording.
Press the movie button. The camera
z
beeps once as recording begins, and
[ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed
( 1 )
time (1).
Black bars are displayed on the top and
z
bottom edges of the screen, and the
subject is slightly enlarged. The black
bars indicate image areas not recorded.
Frames displayed around any detected
z
faces indicate that they are in focus.
Once recording begins, take your finger
z
off the movie button.
2) Resize the subject and recompose
the shot as needed.
To resize the subject, repeat the
z
operations in step 3.
However, note that the sound of camera
operations will be recorded. Note that
movies shot at zoom factors shown in
blue will look grainy.
When you recompose shots, the
z
focus, brightness, and colors will be
automatically adjusted.
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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