Shooting – The Basics

3 Shoot the image.

zThe lower indicator will light yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

zShooting procedures are the same as for the

Mode (p. 33).

z Always use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro mode. Shooting with the viewfinder is possible, however, part of the image may not appear in the actual shot (p. 35).

zWhen the lens is zoomed out to the wide angle end*1, the recordable area is approx.

60 x 44 mm (2.4 x 1.7 in.), and at telephoto end*2, it is approx. 84 x 63 mm (3.3 x

2.5 in.).

When the zoom position is located between the telephoto end and the wide angle end, the distance between the front of the lens and the subject will be the same as the telephoto end.

zThe exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode.

*1 Closest focal distance.

*2 Maximum optical telephoto setting.

Self-timer

Mode Dial

* The cannot be set in and modes.

1 Press the FUNC. button and select *(Drive Mode) using the or button.

*The current setting is displayed.

2 Select , or using the or button and press the FUNC.

button.

zWhen is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for 10 seconds, and when is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for 2 seconds, after you press the shutter button all the way.

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Canon A510, A520 manual Self-timer, Select , or using the or button and press the Func Button
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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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