Appendix

zIf you use the flash when shooting with these attachments, the outer area of the recorded image (especially lower right corner) will come out relatively dark.

zWhen using the tele-converter, please set the focal length to the telephoto end. At other zoom settings, the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off.

zWhen using the wide converter, please set the camera to the wide angle end.

zIf you use the viewfinder for shooting, a portion of the view will be blocked by these attachments.

Wide Converter WC-DC52

Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 0.7x (the thread diameter is 52 mm.).

Tele-converter TC-DC52A

This 52 mm-threaded diameter magnifying conversion lens is for taking telephoto shots. The lens changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 1.75x.

Close-Up Lens 250D (52 mm)

This lens makes it easy to take macro shots. With the camera set to Macro mode, you can use this option to shoot subjects that are 4 to 17 cm (1.6 to

6.7in.) away from the front of the lens at the wide angle end, and 14 to 17 cm (5.5 to 6.7 in.) at the telephoto end.

It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele-converter.

Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode

 

Distance between

Field Coverage

 

 

 

Front of the Lens

 

 

and Subject

 

 

 

 

14 cm

39 x 29 mm

 

 

Telephoto

(5.5 in.)

(1.5 x 1.1 in.)

 

 

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End

 

 

17 cm

46 x 34 mm

 

 

(6.7 in.)

(1.8 x 1.3 in.)

 

 

 

4 cm

56 x 42 mm

 

 

Wide Angle

(1.6 in.)

(2.2 x 1.7 in.)

 

End

17 cm

165 x 124 mm

 

 

 

(6.7 in.)

(6.5 x 4.9 in.)

 

 

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A510, A520 specifications

The Canon A510 is a compact digital camera that was introduced as part of Canon's popular PowerShot A series, well-known for balancing user-friendliness with functionality. This camera is aimed at both novice photographers and those with a bit more experience, striking an appealing balance through its features and affordability.

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