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    Changing the Aspect Ratio (PowerShot G1 X)

    13-Feb-2012
    8201440600

    Solution


      You can change the width to height ratio of an image.
      Aspect Ratio
      The same aspect ratio as HD TVs, used for displaying on wide-screen HD TVs.
      The same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for printing out 5 x 7 in. or postcard sized images.
      The same aspect ratio as the screen of this camera, used for printing images on 3.5 x 5 in. to various A-sized papers.
      A square-shaped aspect ratio.
      An aspect ratio commonly used for portraits.

      IMPORTANT
      • Depending on the [Shooting mode], there are cases where the aspect ratio of the image being taken cannot be changed.
      • The aspect ratio for () and () images is fixed at ().
      • The digital zoom and digital tele-converter are only available in the () aspect ratio since [Digital Zoom] is fixed to [Off] in all other ratios.
      Shooting modes in which aspect ratio cannot be changed, or in which limited aspect ratios are available

      1. Press the <Power> button on the camera.


      2. Press the <FUNC./SET> () button.


      3. The following screen appears.



      Operate the <directional buttons> up or down to select [Still Image Aspect Ratio].
      Operate the <directional buttons> right or left to select an aspect ratio of your choice, then press the <FUNC./SET> () button.


      When the following shooting modes are selected, the aspect ratio cannot be changed, or limited aspect ratios are available.
      ... Cannot be set
      ... [4:3] or [16:9] can be selected
      ModelShooting Modes
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      PowerShot G1 X