Canon 1dx Owners Manual

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Setting the Image-Recording Quality
A RAW image is raw data output by the image sensor converted to 
digital data. The image data is recorded to the card as is, and you can 
select the quality as follows:  1, 41 , or 61 .
A  1  image can be processed with [ 32: RAW image processing ] 
(p.286) and saved as a JPEG image. ( 41 and 61  images cannot 
be processed with the camera.) While the RAW image itself does not 
change, you can process the RAW image according to different 
processing conditions to...

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Setting the Image-Recording Quality
Custom Controls let you assign image-recording quality to the  
button, Multi-function button 2, or depth-of-field preview button with 
[One-touch image quality setting ], so that you can temporarily switch 
image quality settings at the touc h of a button before shooting.
For details, see Custom Controls (p.333).
The number of shots for the maximum burst is displayed 
on the right in the viewfinder. If the maximum burst for 
continuous shooting is 99 or  higher,...

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Setting the Image-Recording Quality
For JPEG images, the recording quality (compression rate) can be set separately for each image size: 3, H , 5 , and  6.
1Select [JPEG quality].
  Under the [ z2] tab, select [JPEG 
quality ], then press < 0>.
2Select the desired image size.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
image size, then press < 0>.
3Set the desired quality 
(compression rate).
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
setting, then press < 0>.
  The higher the number, the higher the 
quality will...

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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. Regarding the ISO speed during movie shooting, 
see pages 224 and 226.
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Set the ISO speed.
 While looking at the top LCD panel or 
in the viewfinder, turn the < 6> or 
< 5 > dial.
  ISO speed can be set within ISO 100 
- 51200 in 1/3-stop increments.
 
“A” indicates ISO Au to. The ISO speed 
will be set automatically (p.125).
ISO Speed Guide
* Higher ISO speeds will re sult in grainier...

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i: Setting the ISO Speed
If the ISO speed is set to “A” (Auto), the actual ISO speed to be set will be 
displayed when you press the shutter  button halfway. As indicated below, 
the ISO speed will be set automatica lly to suit the shooting mode.
*1: The actual ISO speed range depends on the [Minimum] and [Maximum] 
settings set in [ Auto ISO range ].
*2: If fill flash results in  overexposure, ISO 100 or a  higher ISO will be set.
*3: When using bounce flash with an external Speedlite in the < d>...

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i: Setting the ISO Speed
You can set the manually-settable ISO speed range (minimum and 
maximum limits). You can set the mini mum limit within L (ISO 50) to H1 
(ISO 102400), and the maximum limit wi thin ISO 100 to H2 (ISO 204800).
1Select [ISO speed settings].
 Under the [ z2] tab, select [ISO 
speed settings], then press < 0>.
2Select [ISO speed range].
  Select [ ISO speed range ], then press 
< 0 >.
3Set the minimum limit.
  Select the [ Minimum] list box, then 
press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial...

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i: Setting the ISO Speed
You can set the ISO speed range for  Auto ISO within ISO 100 - 51200. 
You can set the minimum limit within ISO 100 - 25600, and the 
maximum limit within ISO 200 -  51200 in whole-stop increments.
1Select [Auto ISO range].
 Select [Auto ISO range ], then press 
< 0 >.
2Set the minimum limit.
  Select the [ Minimum] list box, then 
press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
minimum ISO speed limit, then press 
< 0 >.
3Set the maximum limit.
  Select the [ Maximum] list...

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i: Setting the ISO Speed
When Auto ISO is set, you can set the minimum shutter speed (1/250 
sec. to 1 sec.) so that the automatically-set shutter speed is not too \
slow.
This is convenient in the < d> and < f> modes when you use a wide-
angle lens to shoot a moving subject. You can minimize both camera 
shake and subject blur.
1Select [Min. shutter spd.].
  Select [Min. shutter spd. ], then 
press < 0>.
2Set the desired minimum shutter 
speed.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
shutter speed,...

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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics 
matching your photographic expression or the subject.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Under [z 1], select [Picture Style], 
then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
desired Picture Style, then press 
< 0 >.
X The Picture Style will be set and the 
menu will reappear.
D  Auto
The color tone will be adjusted auto matically to suit the scene. The 
colors...

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3 Selecting a Picture Style
R Landscape
For vivid blues and greens, and  very sharp and crisp images. 
Effective for impressive landscapes.
S  Neutral
This Picture Style is for users wh o prefer to process images with 
their computer. For natural colors and subdued images.
U  Faithful
This Picture Style is for users wh o prefer to process images with 
their computer. When the subject  is captured under a daylight color 
temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match 
the...