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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 create any number of JPEG images from it.
With all RAW images, you can use Digital Photo Professional (provided 
software, p.410) to make various  adjustments and then generate a 
JPEG, TIFF, etc., image incorporating those adjustments.
About RAW
  If you select both RAW and JPEG,  the same image will be recorded 
simultaneously to the card in  both RAW and JPEG at the image-
recording quality that was  set. The two images will be recorded with the 
same file number (file extension .JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for RAW).
  In accordance with the se lected image size, the  or  icon will 
be displayed on the right  side in the viewfinder.
  The image size icons indicate the following:  1 (RAW),  41 (Medium 
RAW),  61 (Small RAW), JPEG, 3  (Large), H (Medium 1),  5 
(Medium 2),  6 (Small).
Commercially-available software may no t be able to display RAW images. 
Using the provided software is recommended.
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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, “99” will be displayed.
One-touch Image Quality Setting
Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting
If [51: Record func+ card/folder sel.] is set to [Rec. separately ], you 
cannot switch to the One-t ouch image quality setting.
The maximum burst is disp layed even when a card is not inserted in the 
camera. Make sure  that a card is inserted  before taking a picture.
 If the viewfinder displays “ 99” for the maximum burst, it means the 
maximum burst is 99 or higher. If th e maximum burst decreases to 98 or 
lower and the internal buffer  memory becomes full, “buSY” will be 
displayed in the viewfinder and on the top LCD pane l. Shooting will then 
be disabled temporarily. If you stop  continuous shooting, the maximum 
burst will increase. After all the capt ured images are written to the card, 
the maximum burst will be as listed on page 120.
  The maximum burst indicator in the  viewfinder will not change even 
when you use a UDMA CF card. Howe ver, the maximum burst shown in 
parentheses on page 120 will apply.
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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 be (lower compression).
  For 6 - 10, < 7> is displayed. For 1 - 
5, < 8> is displayed.
3  Setting the JPEG Quality (Compression Rate)
The higher the recording quality, the fe wer the number of possible shots will 
be. On the other hand, th e lower the recording quality, the higher the 
number of possible  shots will be.
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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 images.
i: Setting the ISO Speed
ISO SpeedShooting Situation
(No flash)Flash Range
L, 100 - 400Sunny outdoorsThe higher the ISO 
speed, the farther the 
flash range will extend.400 - 1600Overcast skies or evening time
1600 - 51200, H1, H2Dark indoors or night
 If [z 2: Highlight tone priority ] is set to [Enable], you cannot select “L ” 
(equivalent to ISO 50),  ISO 100/125/160, “H1” (equivalent to ISO 
102400), and “H2 ” (equivalent to ISO 204800) (p.150).
  Shooting in high temperatures may re sult in images that look grainier. 
Long exposures can al so cause irregular colors in the image.
  When you shoot at high ISO speeds,  noise (such as dots of light and 
banding) may become noticeable.
  Shooting long exposures  at high ISO speeds may result in irregular 
colors in the image.
  When shooting in conditio ns that produce an extreme amount of noise, 
such as a combination of high ISO  speed, high temperature and long 
exposure, images may not  be recorded properly.
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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> mode, the ISO 
speed will be set automatica lly within ISO 400 - 1600.
ISO Auto 
Shooting ModeISO Speed Setting
d/s/f/aAutomatically set within ISO 100 - 51200*1
BulbFixed at ISO 400*1
With flashFixed at ISO 400*1*2*3
 As H1 (equivalent to ISO 102400) and H2 (equivalent to ISO 204800) a\
re 
expanded ISO speed settings, noise (such as dots of light and banding) and 
irregular colors will be more noticeable, and  the resolution will be lower than usual.
 If you use a high ISO speed and flash to shoot  a close subject, overexposure may result. If [ISO speed range] is set to [Maximum: 51200] and you shoot a movie 
while ISO 32000/40000/51200 is set, the IS O speed will switch to ISO 25600 
(during manual-exposure movie shooting) . Even if you switch to still photo 
shooting, the ISO speed  will not switch back to the previous ISO speed.
 If L (equivalent to ISO  50) is set and you shoot  a movie, the ISO speed 
will switch to ISO 100 (during manua l-exposure movie shooting). Even if 
you switch to still photo shooting, th e ISO speed will not switch back to L.
  If ISO 32000 or higher (when the came ra’s internal temperature is low, 
ISO 20000 or higher) is set, the  maximum continuous shooting speed 
with < o> will be approx. 10 shots/sec.
Under [ z2: ISO spee d settings], you can use [ ISO speed range ] to 
expand the settable ISO speed range  from equivalent to ISO 50 (L) to 
equivalent to ISO 204800 (H2) (p.126).
If [Auto ISO range]’s [Maximum] is set to [51200] (p.127) and ISO 32000 or higher 
(when the camera’s internal temperature is low, ISO 20000 or higher) is set automatically, 
the maximum continuous shooting speed with <
o> will be approx. 10 shots/sec.
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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 to select the 
minimum ISO speed limit, then press 
< 0 >.
4Set the maximum limit.
  Select the [ Maximum] list box, then 
press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
maximum ISO speed limit, then press 
< 0 >.
5Exit the setting.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
X The menu reappears.
3  Setting the ISO Speed Range
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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 box, then 
press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
maximum ISO speed limit, then press 
< 0 >.
4Exit the setting.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
X The menu reappears.
3  Setting the ISO Speed Range for Auto ISO
The [Minimum ] and [Maximum] settings will also ap ply to the ISO speed 
safety shift’s minimum and  maximum ISO speed (p.322).
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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, then press < 0>.
X The menu reappears.
3  Setting the Minimum Shutter Speed for Auto ISO
 If a correct exposure cannot be ob tained with the maximum ISO speed 
limit set in [ Auto ISO range ], a shutter speed sl ower than the [Min. 
shutter spd. ] will be set to obtain  a standard exposure.
  With flash photography, [ Min. shutter spd.] will not be applied.
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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 will look vivid, especially  for blue skies, greenery, and sunsets 
in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes.
P  Standard
The image looks vivid, sharp, and  crisp. This is a general-purpose 
Picture Style suitable for most scenes.
Q  Portrait
For nice skin tones. The image  looks softer. Suited for close-up 
portraits.
By changing the [ Color tone] (p.132), you can adjust the skin tone.
3 Selecting a Picture Style
Picture Style Characteristics
If the desired color tone  is not obtained with [Auto], use another Picture 
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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 subject’s color. Im ages will appear dull and subdued.
V  Monochrome
Creates black-and-white images.
W  User Def. 1-3
You can register a basic style such as [ Portrait], [Landscape ], a 
Picture Style file, etc., and adjust it as desired (p.135). Any User 
Defined Picture Style that has  not been set will have the same 
settings as the [ Standard] Picture Style.
Black-and-white images shot  in JPEG cannot be reverted to color. If you 
want to later shoot pictures  in color, make sure the [Monochrome] setting 
has been canceled. When [ Monochrome] is selected, < 0> will appear on 
the top LCD panel.
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