Canon PowerShot G12, Getting Started

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Use the viewfinder (p. 89) to shoot. The camera continuously adjusts the
focus and exposure on the subject in the viewfinder, so you never miss a
photo opportunity.
Enter
8
mode.
●
Set the mode dial to
8
.
X
The screen in Step 2 displays.
Adjust the settings.
●
After pressing the
m
button, press the
opqr
buttons or turn the
Ê
dial to
choose an item.
●
Turn the
÷
dial to choose an option, then
press the
m
button.
●
Pressing he
l
button will turn off the
screen. Press once more to restore the screen.
Adjust the focus and exposure.
●
Arrange your subject in the viewfinder.
X
If a face is detected, the focus and exposure
will continue to adjust on he face.
X
If no faces are detected, the focus and
exposure will continue to adjust on the
subject in the center of the viewfinder.
Shoot.
●
When you want to take a picture, press the
shutter button halfway, then quickly press
the shutter button fully.
X
The image will be displayed on the screen.
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken in
8
Mode
In
8
mode, the camera is continuously adjusting focus and exposure,
rapidly depleting the battery. The approximate number of shots that can be
taken is 310 (p. 14).
Shooting in
8
Mode (Quick Shot Mode)