Canon 50d Owners Manual

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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)
 Figures for the file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous 
shooting are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard 
Picture Style) using a 2GB card.  These figures will vary depending on the 
subject, card brand, ISO speed, Pi cture Style, Custom Functions, etc.
  The maximum burst applies to high-speed continuous shooting. Figures in 
parentheses apply to an Ultra DMA (UDMA)...

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The RAW image is the data output by the image sensor and converted 
to digital data which is recorded on the  card as is. You can select it from 
among  1, D 1, or D 2. “RAW” written in the text will refer to 
all three RAW settings:  1, D 1, and  D2.
With RAW images, you can use the pr ovided software to make various 
adjustments as needed. From the RAW image, the software can 
develop and produce the adjusted image  in the desired type such as 
JPEG or TIFF.
The...

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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s s ensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. In the Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set 
automatically (p.64).
1Press the  button. ()9
2Set the ISO speed.
  While looking at the LCD panel or 
viewfinder, turn the < 6> dial.
  It can be set within ISO 100-3200 in 
1/3-stop increments.
  When “ A” is selected, the ISO speed 
will be set automatically (p.64).
  The maximum burst is displayed even when a card is not in...

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i: Setting the ISO Speed N
ISO Speed Guide
If the ISO speed is set to “A”, 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.
* If fill flash results in overexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO will be set.
ISO SpeedShooting Situation
(No flash)Flash Range
100 - 200Sunny outdoorsThe higher the ISO speed, the farther the flash range 
will be (p.108).400 - 800Overcast skies,...

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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the image effects matching 
your photographic expression or the subject.
In the Basic Zone modes (except for C), you cannot select the Picture 
Style.
1Press the  button.
 When the camera is ready to shoot, 
press the < A> button.
X The Picture Style screen will appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
  Turn the < 6> or  dial to select 
a Picture Style, then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style will take effect and 
the camera will be ready to shoot.
P  Standard  (C :...

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A Selecting a Picture Style N
S Neutral
This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with 
their personal computer. For  natural colors and subdued images.
U  Faithful
This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with 
their personal computer. When the  subject is captured under a color 
temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match 
the subject’s color. The image is dull and subdued.
V Monochrome  (C : Monochrome image)
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You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters 
like [ Sharpness ] and [Contrast ]. To see the resulting effects, take test 
shots. To customize [ Monochrome], see the next page.
1Press the  button.
2Select a Picture Style.
 Turn the < 6> or  dial to select 
a Picture Style, then press the < B> 
button.
3Select a parameter.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a 
parameter, then press < 0>.
4Set the parameter.
  Turn the < 5> dial to adjust the 
parameter as desired, then press 
< 0...

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A Customizing a Picture Style N
For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect] and [Toning effect ] in 
addition to [Sharpness ] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding 
page.
kFilter Effect
With a filter effect applied to a 
monochrome image, you can make 
white clouds or green trees stand out 
more. 
lToning Effect
By applying a toning effect, you can 
create a monochrome image in that 
color. It can make the image look more 
impressive.
The following can be selected: [ N:None] 
[S:Sepia ]...

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You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its 
parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or 
[
User Def. 3]. You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as for 
sharpness and contrast are different. You can also adjust the parameters of a 
Picture Style which has been registered to the camera with the provided software.
1Press the  button.
2Select [User Def.].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ User 
Def. * ], then press...

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A Registering a Picture Style N
6Set the parameter.
 Turn the < 5> dial to adjust the 
parameter as desired, then press 
< 0 >.
For details, see “Customizing the 
Picture Style” on pages 67-68.
  Press the < M> button to register 
the new Picture Style. The Picture 
Style selection screen will then 
reappear.
X The base Picture Style will be 
indicated on the right of [ User Def. *].
If a Picture Style has already been registered under [ User Def. *], changing 
the base Picture Style in step 4 will...