Specifications

Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold Separately)

Magnification

Approx. 0.7x (35 mm film

equivalent at wide angle end:

 

approx. 24.5 mm)

 

Approx. 21 cm (8.3 in.) – infinity

Focusing Range

(at wide angle end)*1

Approx. 1 – 21 cm (0.4 – 8.3 in.)

(from front of lens)

(at wide angle end with using the

 

Macro mode)*1

Thread Diameter

52 mm standard filter thread*2

Dimensions

Diameter: 58.0 mm (2.3 in.)

Length: 30.5 mm (2.2 in.)

 

Weight

Approx. 74 g (2.6 oz.)

Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold Separately)

Focal Length

250 mm

 

Focusing Range

4 – 17 cm (1.6 – 6.7 in.) (W)

 

14 – 17 cm (5.5 – 6.7 in.) (T)

 

(from front of lens)

1

 

(when using the Macro mode)*

 

Thread Diameter

52 mm standard filter thread*2

 

Dimensions

Diameter: 54 mm (2.1 in.)

 

Length: 10.2 mm (0.4 in.)

 

 

 

Weight

Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz.)

 

*1 When mounted on PowerShot A520/A510.

*2 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F is required when mounted on PowerShot A520/A510.

Appendix

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Canon A510, A520 manual Wide Converter WC-DC52 Sold Separately, Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold Separately, Appendix 149

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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