Specifications of auxiliary lenses for PowerShot S1 IS.
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The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52A and Tele-converter TC-DC52B. In order to attach these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter and Lens hood kit LAH-DC10. When shooting in backlit conditions without the flash and at the wide angle end, the use of the lens hood is recommended to prevent external light from entering the lens.
Wide Converter WC-DC52A
Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of 0.7x (the thread diameter is 58 mm).
| Magnification |
Approx. 0.7x |
| Focusing Range (from front of lens) |
0 cm (0 in.) - infinity (W) |
| Thread Diameter |
52 mm standard filter thread |
| Max. Diameter x Length |
81.0 mm x 46.0 mm (3.2 x 1.8 in.) |
| Weight |
Approx. 145 g (5.12 oz.) |
Tele-converter TC-DC52B
This lens is used for taking telephoto shots. The lens changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of 1.6x. (the thread diameter is 52 mm).
| Magnification |
Approx. 1.6x |
| Focusing Range (from front of lens) |
2.5 m (7.1 ft.) - infinity (T) |
| Thread Diameter |
52 mm standard filter thread |
| Max. Diameter x Length |
69.6 x 66.5 mm (2.7 x 2.6 in.) |
| Weight |
Approx. 145 g (5.12 oz.) |
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G
This is a lens adapter required for attaching the lens hood, the wide converter and tele-converter (52 mm thread diameter).
LA-DC52G Specifications
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| Thread Diameter |
52 mm standard filter thread |
| Max. Diameter x Length |
56.8 x 34.5 mm (2.2 x 1.4 in.) |
| Weight |
Approx. 12 g (0.4 oz.) |
Lens Hood LH-DC20
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Thread Diameter
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52 mm standard filter thread
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| Dimensions Diameter x Length |
73.8 x 28.2 mm (2.9 in. x 1.1 in) |
| Weight |
Approx. 15g (0.5 oz) |
- When attaching the wide converter or tele-converter, be sure to screw it on securely. If they come loose, they may fall from the lens adapter, posing risk of injury from shattered glass.
- Never look into the sun or into strong light through the viewfinder when attaching the wide converter or tele-converter, as this can result in blindness or impairment of vision.
- If you use the flash when shooting with these attachments, the outer area of the recorded image (especially lower right corner) will come out relatively dark.
- When using the wide converter, please set the camera to the wide angle end.
- If you use the viewfinder for shooting, a portion of the view will be blocked by these attachments. Please use the LCD monitor.
- It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele-converter.
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Attaching the Lenses and Conversion Lens Adapter.
1. Be sure that the camera is turned off.
2. Press the ring release button and hold it down and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
3. Align the 
marks on the conversion lens adapter and the mark on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the 
mark on the camera.
4. Set the lens or lens hood on the adapter, and attach it securely by turning it in the indicated direction.
- Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any dirt that remains.
- Be careful when handling the lenses since it is easy to get finger prints on them.
- Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring.
- When using these lens attachments, you should not shoot images in
 (Stitch Assist) mode. It will not be possible to use the PhotoStitch software from your computer to accurately stitch the images together.
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