Shooting – The Basics

Postcard Print Mode

Mode Dial

You can shoot images with the optimal resolution and compression for postcard size printing.

When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top and bottom sides may not get printed.

By shooting images in the Postcard Print mode, you can check the printing area (vertical/ horizontal ratio of 3:2) beforehand. In addition, the resolution locks to M1 (1600 x 1200) and the compression locks to the (Fine) setting, rendering smaller data sizes.

1 Press the FUNC. button.

2 Select L* using the or button.

 

* The current setting is

3

displayed.

 

Select

 

 

 

(Postcard) using

 

the

or

button.

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zYou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily.

4 Press the FUNC. button.

5 Shoot the image.

zWhen you press the shutter button halfway, the area that will not get printed (the top and bottom sides) grays out.

zShooting procedures are

the same as for the mode (p. 33).

Selecting cancels the [On] setting of the digital zoom.

z This setting is not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 159).

zWhen [Date Stamp] (p. 55) is set to [Date]

or [Date & Time],

icon appears in the

LCD monitor.

 

zFor printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide.

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Canon A520 Postcard Print Mode, Select Postcard using Button, Press the FUNC. button Shoot the image, Current setting is

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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