Canon PowerShot SX1IS User Manual

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68You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting.The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm filmequivalent) are as follows.The options available for selection vary depending on the aspect ratiosetting (p. 80).Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-ConverterAvailable Shooting Modes p. 299Selection Focal Length Shooting CharacteristicsStandard(Aspect ratio 4:3) Equivalent to28 – 2240 mmEnables shooting at zoomfactors of up to 80x withdigital and optical zoomcombined.(Aspect ratio 16:9) Equivalent to29 – 2320 mmOff(Aspect ratio 4:3) Equivalent to28 – 560 mmEnables shooting withoutdigital zoom.(Aspect ratio 16:9) Equivalent to29 – 580 mm2.3x (Aspect ratio 4:3) Equivalent to64.4 – 1288 mmDigital zoom is fixed at theselected zoom factor, andthe focal length shifts tomaximum telephoto.This enables a faster shutterspeed and less chance ofcamera shake than a shottaken at the same angle ofview with [Standard] or [Off].2.0x (Aspect ratio 16:9) Equivalent to58 – 1160 mm