Changing the Aspect Ratio (PowerShot SX500 IS / SX160 IS)

Article ID: ART136368 | Date published: 05/13/2015 | Date last updated: 08/15/2015
 

Description

Changing the Aspect Ratio (PowerShot SX500 IS / SX160 IS)

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.

IMPORTANT
  • The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.
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
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PowerShot SX500 IS / SX160 IS


SIMS Doc Id

8201592600

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