Using The Self-Timer; Using The Self-Timer To Avoid Camera Shake - Canon PowerShot G3 X User Manual

● The camera does not zoom out automatically while [
displayed around a detected face, even if you move the camera.
● When the feature described in "Auto Zooming in Response to
Subject Movement (Auto Zoom)" ( = 43) is deactivated, [
displayed around a detected face, and the camera automatically
zooms out when moved.
● Zooming is not possible while the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
● To deactivate this feature and use only the feature described in
"Auto Zooming in Response to Subject Movement (Auto Zoom)"
( = 43), choose MENU ( = 31) ► [
Settings] ► [Seek Assist] ► [Off].

Using the Self-Timer

With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other
timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the
shutter button.
1
Configure the setting.
Press the [
z
menu, and then choose [ ] ( = 30).
Once the setting is complete, [ ] is
z
displayed.
] is
] is
7] tab ► [ Auto
Still Images Movies

Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake

] button, choose [ ] in the
2
Shoot.
For Still Images: Press the shutter button
z
halfway to focus on the subject, and then
press it all the way down.
For Movies: Press the movie button.
z
Once you start the self-timer, the lamp
z
will blink and the camera will play a self-
timer sound.
Two seconds before the shot, the blinking
z
and sound will speed up. (The lamp will
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
To cancel shooting after you have
z
triggered the self-timer, press the
[ ] button.
To restore the original setting, choose [ ]
z
in step 1.
This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you
have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are
pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.
Follow step 1 in "Using the Self-Timer"
z
( = 45) and choose [ ].
Once the setting is complete, [ ] is
z
displayed.
Follow step 2 in "Using the Self-Timer"
z
( = 45) to shoot.
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
Still Images Movies
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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