Canon ACANPSS3K1 - PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera, Advanced User'S Manual

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When attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A, Tele-converter
TC-DC58B, and Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm) (each sold separately)
you also need the Conversion Lens Adaptor LA-DC58E (included
with the separately sold Lens Adaptor/Hood Kit LAH-DC20).
Wide Converter WC-DC58A
Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter
changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of
approximately 0.75x (the thread diameter is 58 mm).
Tele-converter TC-DC58B
This lens is used for taking telephoto shots. The lens changes the
focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of approximately
1.5x. (the thread diameter is 58 mm).
Using Conversion Lenses
(Sold Separately)
z
When attaching the wide converter, tele-converter or close-up
lens, be sure to screw it on securely. If they come loose, they
may fall from the lens adapter, posing risk of injury from
shattered glass.
z
Never look into the sun or into strong light through the wide
converter, tele-converter or close-up lens as this can result in
blindness or impairment of vision.
z If the built-in flash is used with the lens hood attached, the
outer edges of shot images (especially the lower right) may be
darkened.
z
When using the wide converter, set the camera to the
maximum wide angle.
z
When using the tele-converter, set the camera near the
maximum telephoto. At other zoom settings, the image will
appear as if its corners have been cut off.
It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide
converter or tele-converter.