Changing the Aspect Ratio (PowerShot SX40 HS / S100)
20-Sep-2011
8201272400
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. |
NOTE
If you are using the PowerShot SX40 HS:
- In () and () aspect ratios, Digital Zoom is fixed to [Off], and is not available.
If you are using the PowerShot S100:
- 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.
- You can also set the camera so that turning the <Control Ring> changes the aspect ratio.
IMPORTANT
- The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.
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 mode is not available on this model| Shooting Modes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  |  | |
| | | | |
| | | | |