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G9X - first 15 minutes out of the box

Started Apr 6, 2016 | Discussions thread
rita416
rita416 Regular Member • Posts: 420
Re: G9X - first 15 minutes out of the box

nancy100 wrote:

rita416 wrote:

nancy100 wrote:

Both problems were handled by enabling screen auto lock and setting to 3 seconds. Menu > Tools4.

I also disabled the Touch Shutter icon (Menu > Camera2). If I wanted a touch shutter, I'd just use a phone camera.

Glad you solved that. I upgraded my s95 because I kept trying to Focus via the LCD like I love to do on my phone. I really hate recomposing, and I am loving all the touch screen functions. But we are all different. I just hope you enjoy your upgrade as much as I have.

Rita

Now that is funny! And I appreciate the perspective. One of the challenges with, ahem, older eyes is that, while I can see the screen w/o reading glasses, it takes a split second or to to see it well. The camera needs to be at arm's length to read the screen the most quickly, but that's not my shooting position - my arms are bent when shooting. So it would take me longer to focus and get the shot using the touch focus, and I'm not even sure it would work right if I move the camera after focusing.

Do you like the touch shutter, too? One of the reasons I don't like it is that the camera moves when firing it.

Yes, I like touch shutter as well, and I use it 90% of the time. I do not have visual issues though. I hope it all works out for you.

Rita

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