Canon 50d Owners Manual

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3 File Numbering Methods
The file numbering restarts from 0001 each time the card is 
replaced or a new folder is created.
Whenever the card is replaced or a new folder created, the file 
numbering starts from 0001. This is  convenient if you want to organize 
images according to cards or folders.  If the replacement card or existing 
folder already contains images reco rded previously, the file numbering 
of the new images might continue from  the file numbering of the existing 
images in the card or...

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The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this 
camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or 
Adobe RGB. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended.
In the Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically.
1Select [Color space].
 Under the [2 ] tab, select [Color 
space], then press < 0>.
2Set the desired color space.
  Select [ sRGB] or [Adobe RGB ], then 
press < 0>.
This color space is mainly used for commercial printing and other 
industrial uses. This setting...

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Setting the AF andDrive Modes
The viewfinder has 9 AF points. By 
selecting a suitable AF point, you 
can shoot with autofocus while 
framing the subject as desired.
You can also select the AF mode and drive mode best 
matching the shooting conditions and subject.
  The  M icon on the right of the page title indicates that the 
respective feature is avail able only in the Creative Zone 
modes ( d, s , f , a, 8 ).
  In the Basic Zone modes, the AF mode, AF point selection, 
and drive mode are set...

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Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically.
1On the lens, set the focus mode 
switch to .
2Set the Mode Dial to a Creative 
Zone mode.
3Press the  button. (9 )
4Select the AF mode.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
X : One-Shot AF
9 : AI Focus AF
Z : AI Servo AF
Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the camera will focus only once.
  When focus is achieved, the AF...

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f: Selecting the AF Mode N
This AF mode is for moving subjects when the focusing distance 
keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, 
the subject will be focused continuously.
 The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
  In the Creative Zone modes, AF is also possible by pressing the 
 button.
  When the AF point selection is automatic (p.86), the camera first 
uses the center AF point to focus.  During autofocusing, if the subject 
moves away from the center AF po...

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Select one of the nine AF points to autofocus. In the Basic Zone and 
 modes, automatic AF point  selection will take effect 
automatically. You cannot select the AF point.
1Press the  button. (9 )
X The selected AF point will be 
displayed in the viewfinder and on the 
LCD panel.
  When all AF points light up, automatic 
AF point selection will be set.
2Select the AF point.
 To select an AF point, you can either 
turn the < 6> or < 5> dial or use 
< 9 >.
  When you turn the < 6> or < 5> 
dial, the AF...

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S Selecting the AF Point N
Under low-light conditions, when you  press the shutter button halfway, 
the built-in flash fires a brief burst of  flashes. It illuminates the subject to 
enable easier autofocusing.
With lenses whose maximum aperture is larger than f/5.6
With all AF points, cross-type AF  sensitive to both vertical and 
horizontal lines is possible.
With lenses whose maximum aperture is larger than f/2.8*
With the center AF point, high-precisi on, cross-type AF sensitive to both 
vertical...

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Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light < o> 
blinks) with certain subjec ts such as the following:
Subjects difficult to focus
 Low-contrast subjects
(Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.)
  Subjects in low light
  Extremely backlit or  reflective subjects
(Example: Car with a reflective body, etc.)
  Near and far subjects covered by an AF point
(Example: Animal in a cage, etc.)
  Repetitive patterns
(Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc.)
In such...

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Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum drive mode is set automatically.
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Select the drive mode.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 5> dial.
u :Single shooting
When you press the shutter button completely, one shot will be 
taken.
o :High-speed continuous shooting
 (Max. 6.3 shots per sec.)
i :Low-speed continuous shooting (Max. 3 shots per sec.)In the o  and i modes, the camera will shoot continuously 
while you hold down...

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Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The  (10 sec. timer) can be used in all shooting modes.
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Select the self-timer.
 Look at the LCD panel and turn the 
 dial.
j : 10-sec. self-timer
l : 2-sec. self-timer N
3Take the picture.
 Focus the subject and press the 
shutter button completely.
X You can check the self-timer 
operation with the self-timer lamp, 
beeper, and countdown display (in 
seconds) on the LCD panel.
X Two seconds before the picture is 
taken,...