Changing the Aspect Ratio (PowerShot G1 X)
13-Feb-2012
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Solution
You can change the width to height ratio of an image.
 | 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. |
 | An aspect ratio commonly used for portraits. |
IMPORTANT
- Depending on the [Shooting mode], there are cases where the aspect ratio of the image being taken cannot be changed.
- The aspect ratio for (
) and (
) images is fixed at (). - The digital zoom and digital tele-converter are only available in the () aspect ratio since [Digital Zoom] is fixed to [Off] in all other ratios.
1. Press the <Power> button on the camera.
2. Press the <FUNC./SET> (
) button.
) 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| Shooting Modes | ||
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