Shooting Canon G16 without live view

[tmlove]

I want to use the canon g16 for a dashcam for an upcoming trip,but I can't seem to get the live view off when shooting video. The display button works fine for stills, but need to turn off the display to save battery

HELP!

thanks

Terence

[Mark35mmF2]

Hey there tmlove,

Sorry to say, the camera doesn't have an option to disable the LCD screen while recording movies since it has no other viewing alternative. A different product like a Vixia camcorder would be a better fit for this use since you can simply close the LCD screen and it will power off.

[tmlove]

Thank you!

[kvbarkley]

If it has an HDMI output, you might just plug a cable in and see if that turns off the display.

[tmlove]

Hey, smart idea...I'll give it a try!