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Changing the Aspect Ratio (PowerShot G12)

Content Id: 8200928800


Solution

You can change the width to height ratio of an image.


Caution

The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program] ().
In the following shooting modes, you cannot set the [Aspect Ratio].

- [Low Light] (), [Nostalgic] (), [Fish-eye Effect] (), [Miniature Effect] (), [Stitch Assist] ()

1. Press the ⋖Power⋗ button on the camera.


2. Press the ⋖FUNC./SET⋗ () button.


3. The following window appears.

Operate the ⋖directional buttons⋗ up or down to select [4:3].

Operate the ⋖directional buttons⋗ left or right to select an aspect ratio of your choice.

After making these settings, press the ⋖FUNC./SET⋗ () button.


Aspect Ratio
Same aspect ratio as wide screen high definition televisions.
Same aspect ratio as 35mm film. Suitable for printing out 5" x 7" or postcard sized images.
Same aspect ratio as the screen of this camera. Suitable for printing out 3.5" x 5" sized images.
Square-shaped aspect ratio.
An aspect ratio well suited for portraits.

Caution

The aspect ratio for () and () images is fixed at ().
The digital zoom is only available in ().
You can also set the camera so that turning the ⋖Front dial⋗ or ⋖Control Dial⋗ changes the aspect ratio. For setting the ⋖Front dial⋗ and ⋖Control Dial⋗, please see Changing the functions assigned to the Front Dial or the Control Dial (PowerShot G12).
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