Using the digital zoom/digital tele-converter, P. 58, Shooting with the digital zoom – Canon A650 IS User Manual
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Commonly Used Shooting Functions
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See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
* Cannot be set in
and
modes.
You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting.
The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film
equivalent) are as follows:
* Cannot be set in
mode.
Shooting with the Digital Zoom
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter
Shooting Mode
Selection
Focal Length
Shooting Characteristics
Standard
35 – 840 mm
Enables shooting at zoom factors of up to
24x with digital and optical zoom
combined.
Off
35 – 210 mm
Enables shooting without digital zoom.
1.5x*
52.5 – 315 mm Digital zoom is fixed at the selected zoom
factor, and the focal length shifts to
maximum telephoto. This enables a faster
shutter speed and less chance of camera
shake than a shot taken at the same angle
of view with [Standard] or [Off].
2.0x*
70 – 420 mm
z
The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is
turned off.
z
The digital zoom cannot be used in
or
(Postcard), or
(Widescreen) modes.
1
Select [Digital Zoom].
1. Press the
button.
2. In the
menu, use the
or
button to select [Digital Zoom].