Canon PowerShot G12 - Manual (Page 66)

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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 the 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 the 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)
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