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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 the subject. If you are too close to the subject, the 
focus confirmation light < o> will blink.
Under low light, the built-in flash will fire. If you are too close to the 
subject and the bottom of the picture looks dark, move away from 
the subject.
  With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.
If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the 
subject look larger.
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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 the shutter button 
completely. While holding down the shutter button, continuous 
shooting (max. approx. 6.5 shots per sec.) and autofocusing will take 
effect.
5  Shooting Moving Subjects
Shooting Tips
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’s 
shutter speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the camera steady 
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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 from the camera.
  Shoot also with < 1> (Full Auto).
Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also 
with < 1> (Full Auto) is recommended.
6 Shooting Portraits at Night
Shooting Tips
If the self-timer is also used, the self-timer lamp will flash after the picture is 
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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 portraits without flash.
Under low light, the person must not move until the picture is taken. 
If the person moves during the exposure, he or she might look 
blurred in the picture.
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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 shoot, you can press the < B>
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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 the image-
recording quality, then press <
0>.  On the upper right, the **** x **** 
number indicates the recorded pixel 
count, and [***] is the shots remaining 
(displayed up to 999).
  Set the image-recording quality in 
both the Basic Zone and Creative 
Zone modes respectively.
With 1 +73,D +73, and other RAW+JPEG simultaneous recordings, both 
the RAW and JPEG images will be saved in the same folder under the same file No.
3Setting the Image-recording Quality
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings
QualityPixelsPrint Size
73 (Large/Fine)
JPEG
Approx. 10.1 megapixelsA3 or larger83(Large/Normal)
74 (Medium/Fine)
Approx. 5.3 megapixels A4 - A5
84(Medium/Normal)
76(Small/Fine)Approx. 2.5 megapixelsA5 or smaller
86 (Small/Normal)
1(RAW)Approx. 10.1 megapixelsA3 or larger
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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 will vary depending on the subject, CF card 
brand, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
  In the case of monochrome images, the file size will be smaller so the number 
of possible shots will be higher.
Image File Size and CF Card Capacity According to Image-Recording Quality
QualityFile Size 
(Approx. MB)Possible Shots  (Approx.)Maximum Burst (Approx.)
oHigh-speedi Low-speed
733.527475205
83 1.8 523 171 523
742.1454140454
841.1854303854
76 1.2 779 271 779
860.714516251451
112.4761720
1 +73 12.4 + 3.5 59 14 16
1+8312.4 + 1.8661416
1 +7412.4 + 2.1651416
1 +84 12.4 + 1.1 70 14 16
1+7612.4 + 1.2691416
1 +8612.4 + 0.7721416
D 7.1 135 20 34
D+737.1 + 3.5901721
D +837.1 + 1.81071722
D +74 7.1 + 2.1 103 17 22
D+847.1 + 1.111 61723
D +767.1 + 1.211 51724
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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. As with RAW images, 
sRAW images can be developed and adjusted with the provided 
software. This image type is handy when you do not need a very high 
resolution as a normal RAW image.
The maximum burst during continuous shooting indicated on the 
preceding page is the number of continuous shots that can be taken at 
one time based with a 1 GB CF card. The maximum burst depends on 
the image-recording quality, drive mode, subject, CF card brand, and 
other variables.
It is displayed in the viewfinder on the 
bottom right. If the maximum burst is 99 
or higher, “99” will be displayed.
About RAW
About sRAW
Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting
  The maximum burst is displayed even when a CF card is not in the 
camera. Make sure that a CF card is loaded before taking a picture.
  The maximum burst for < o> is displayed regardless of the drive mode 
setting.
If the viewfinder displays “ 99” for the maximum burst, it means the maximum 
burst is 99 or higher. If 98 or lower is displayed, the maximum burst is 98 or 
lower. If you stop the continuous shooting, the maximum burst will increase. 
After all the captured images are written to the CF card, the maximum burst 
will be as listed on the preceding page.  
						

							
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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 
level.
1Press the < m> button. (9 )
X The current ISO speed will be 
displayed on the LCD panel.
  In the Basic Zone modes, “ Auto” will 
be displayed on the LCD panel.
2Set the ISO speed.
  While looking at the LCD panel or 
viewfinder, turn the < 6> dial.
  With “ Auto”, the ISO speed will be set 
automatically.
i : Setting the ISO Speed N
ISO Speed in the Basic Zone Modes
ISO Speed in the Creative Zone Modes
 Using a high ISO speed or shooting in high-temperature conditions may 
result in more grainy images.
  High temperatures, high ISO speeds, or long exposures may cause 
irregular colors in the image.
With [ 8C.Fn I -3 ] (ISO expansion ) set to [1: On] (p.154), “ H” (ISO 3200) 
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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 ISO speed is set automatically within ISO 400 - 800.
2Fixed at ISO 100.
d
f
8The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 400 - 800 so 
that a shutter speed preventing camera shake will be set.
If overexposure would result at ISO 400, a lower ISO speed, as 
low as ISO 100, will be set.
sNormally, ISO 400 is set. Even for very bright or dark subjects, 
the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - 800 to 
obtain a standard exposure.
aFixed at ISO 400.
With flashSet to ISO 400 in all shooting modes including < 2>.
If overexposure would result in bright light outdoors, a lower ISO 
speed, as low as ISO 100, will be set.