Changing the Aspect Ratio (PowerShot SX270 HS / PowerShot SX280 HS)
21-Mar-2013
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Solution
You can change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height).
 | Used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices. |
 | The same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for printing out 5 x 7 in. or postcard sized images. |
 | Native aspect ratio of the camera screen, also used for display on standard definition televisions or similar display devices, or for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch or A-series sizes. |
 | A square-shaped aspect ratio. |
IMPORTANT
In some shooting modes the aspect ratio cannot be changed.
1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the <FUNC./SET> (
) button.
) button.3. The following screen appears.
Press the <
><
> buttons or turn the <Control dial> to choose [Still Image Aspect Ratio], and then press the <FUNC./SET> () button.
><> buttons or turn the <Control dial> to choose [Still Image Aspect Ratio], and then press the <FUNC./SET> () button.
4. The following screen appears
Press the <><> buttons or turn the <Control dial> to choose the desired aspect ratio, and then press the <FUNC./SET> () button.
><> buttons or turn the <Control dial> to choose the desired aspect ratio, and 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
... Only [4:3] or [16:9] can be selected
| Model | Shooting Modes | |
|---|---|---|
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| PowerShot SX280 HS PowerShot SX270 HS | | |