Canon PowerShot A620 User Guide

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Using the Zoom

The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm – 140 mm (focal length) 
in 35mm film equivalent terms.

 Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button.

You can select from four modes: [Standard], [Fast Frame Rate] suitable for 
sports or fast motion, [Compact] convenient for email attachments and [My 
Colors] which allows you to change color effects.

You can freely select camera settings such as the exposure and 
aperture value to suit your shooting purposes.

• The shutter speed is slow in 

 or 

 mode. Always 

use a tripod to avoid camera shake.

• In 

, 

, 

 or 

 mode, the ISO speed may 

increase and cause noise in the image depending on 
the scene being shot.

• In 

 mode, shoot with the subject 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more 

from the end of the lens.

• To shoot underwater, install the camera in Waterproof 

Case WP-DC90 (sold separately).

• We recommend you use Waterproof Case WP-DC90 

(sold separately) for shooting at ski resorts or beaches.

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See the Advanced Guide (p. 37)

 

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See the Advanced Guide (p. 41 – 44, 69)

 

 Wide Angle: Zooms 

out from the subject.

 Telephoto: Zooms in 

on the subject.

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