Changing the Aspect Ratio (EOS M3)

FAQ ID: 8202332400

Release date: 05 February 2015

Solution

You can change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height).

Aspect Ratio Settings
Used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices.
Same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes.
Used for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch or A-series sizes.
Square aspect ratio.


IMPORTANT
Cannot be set in [ ] mode.

1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.

2. Press the [ ] button.

3. A screen similar to the example image below will appear.

Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [Still Image Aspect Ratio].
Press the [ ], [ ] buttons or turn the [ ] or [ ] dial to choose the desired aspect ratio.
Then, press the [ ] button.

4. The selected aspect ratio will be set.


REFERENCE
This can also be defined in the menu by going to the [ - 1] tab and choosing the [Still Image Aspect Ratio] option.

Applicable Models

  • EOS M3

      Did this article answer your question?