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When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the 
 (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use 
a macro lens (sold separately).
  Use a simple background.
A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better.
  Move to the subject as close as possible.
Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses 
have indications such as < 40.28m/0.9ft >. The lens minimum 
focusing distance is measured from the < V> (focal plane) mark on 
the camera to...

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To photograph a moving subject whether it be a child running or an auto race, use the  (Sports) mode.
  Use a telephoto lens.
Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar.
  Use the center AF point to focus.
Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter 
button halfway to auto focus. During autofocusing, the beeper will 
continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus 
confirmation light < o> will blink.
When you want to take the picture, press...

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To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the  (Night Portrait) mode.
  Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod.
If you use a zoom lens, set it to the wide-angle end to obtain a wide 
night view. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
  Keep the person within 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera.
Under low light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to obtain a 
good exposure of the person. The effective distance of the built-in 
flash is 5 meters/16.4 feet...

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In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the  (Flash 
Off) mode. This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when you 
want to obtain the candlelight effect.
  If the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, take care to 
prevent camera shake.
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the 
viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady 
or use a tripod. If you have a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to 
reduce blur due to camera shake.
  Taking...

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3
Image Settings
This chapter explains the digital image settings for the 
image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white 
balance, and color space.
 In the Basic Zone modes, only the image-recording quality 
(except RAW/sRAW, RAW/sRAW+JPEG) and the file 
numbering method can be set as explained in this chapter.
  The asterisk  M on the right of the page title indicates that 
the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone 
modes ( d,s ,f ,a ,8 ).
When the camera is ready to...

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Set the image-recording quality to suit the intended image size for 
printing, etc. In the Basic Zone modes, only the following image-
recording quality settings can be set: 73,83 ,74 ,84 ,76 ,
86 . They are all JPEG images. In the  1/D  modes, the image 
will require processing with the software provided. (p.58)
1Select [Quality].
 Under the [ 1] tab, select [ Quality],
then press < 0>.
X The image-recording quality screen 
will appear.
2Select the image-recording 
quality.
 Turn the  dial to select...

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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
 The number of possible shots and maximum burst apply to a 1GB CF card 
based on Canon’s testing standards.
 
The single image size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous 
shooting are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100, Picture Style: Standard).
  On the LCD panel, you can check the remaining number of images the CF card 
can record.
  The single-image size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst 
during continuous shooting...

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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
The RAW image is the data output by the image sensor and converted to 
digital data which is recorded on the CF card as is. The RAW image is 
transferred to a personal computer where software (provided) is used to 
adjust the image as needed. From the RAW image, the software can develop 
and generate the adjusted image in the desired type such as JPEG or TIFF.
This is a small RAW image which is one-fourth (approx. 2.5 
megapixels) the size of a normal RAW image....

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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. For example, when you increase the ISO speed 
(higher number) for low light, a faster shutter speed can be used and 
camera shake will be less prone to occur. The effective range of the 
flash will also increase.
The ISO speed is set automatically within ISO 100 - 800.
ISO 100 - 1600 can be set in 1/3-stop increments. Also, the “Auto”
setting will change the ISO speed automatically to suit the ambient light...

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i: Setting the ISO Speed N
If the ISO speed is set to “ 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 automatically to suit the shooting 
mode.
About “Auto” ISO Speed
Shooting  ModeISO Speed Setting
1 ,3 ,4 ,
6 ,7The ISO speed is set automatically within ISO 100 - 800.
The ISO speed set automatically will vary depending on the 
shooting mode. The picture will be taken at the standard 
exposure.
5The...