Canon 5d Instruction Manual

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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
 The number of possible  shots and maximum burst (p.52) apply to a Canon 
512MB CF card.
 
The single image size, number of possible s hots, and maximum burst during continuous 
shooting are based on Canon’s  testing standards (ISO 100, Picture Style: [Standard]). 
The actual single image size , number of possible shots,  and maximum burst will vary 
depending on the subject, shooting mode , ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
 In the case of monochrome  images...

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The maximum burst during continu ous shooting depends on the image-
recording quality. The approx. maximum burst during continuous 
shooting is indicated below for each  image-recording quality. Note that 
with high-speed CF cards, the maximum burst may be higher than 
shown in the table below dependi ng on the shooting conditions
.
* Continuous shooting is possible  until the CF card becomes full.
  The number of shots remaining during the 
maximum burst is...

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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects.
You can also adjust the settings of each Picture Style to obtain custom 
image effects.
1Select [Picture Style].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z 
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 >.
Picture Style Effects
• Standard
The image looks vivid, sharp, and  crisp. This is the Picture...

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• Monochrome
For black-and-white images.
• User Defined 1-3 You can register your own Pictur e Style settings (p.58). Any User 
Defined Picture Style which has  not been set will have the same 
settings as the Standard Picture Style.
The symbols on the upper right of the Picture Style selection screen 
refer to the sharpness, contrast, color  saturation, color tone, filter effect, 
and color toning.
The numerals indicate the settings for each. Symbols
About the Picture...

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You can customize the Picture Style by changing the individual 
parameters like [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ]. To customize 
[Monochrome ], see page 56.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z 
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 other than 
[ Monochrome ], then press 
< C >.
X The setting screen will appear.
3Set the parameters.
  Turn the < 5> dial to...

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For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect] and [Toning effect ] (p.57) in addition to [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ].
1Select [Monochrome].
 Follow step 2 on page 53 to select 
[Monochrome ], then press the 
< C > button.
X The setting screen will appear.
2Set the parameters.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a 
parameter like [ Sharpness], then 
press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to set the desired 
setting, then press < 0>.
  To return to the Picture Style...

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Filter effects
The same effect as using filters  with black-and-white film can be 
obtained with digital images. A color can be brightened by using a filter 
having a similar or same color. At  the same time, the complementary 
colors will be darkened. 
Toning Effect
When color toning is set, color toning will be applied to the captured 
black-and-white image before being re corded to the CF card. It can 
make the image look more impressive.
The following can be...

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You can register your own Picture Style in User Defined 1 to 3.
You can set the Sharpness, Contrast, and other parameters to suit your 
preferences. You can also select a  Picture Style already set with the 
provided software.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z 
Picture Style ], then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select [User Defined]
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ User 
Defined 1/2/3 ], then press < C> 
button.
X The setting screen will...

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 4Set the parameters.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select a 
parameter like [ Sharpness], then 
press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to set the desired 
setting, then press < 0>.
For details, see “Customizing the 
Picture Style” on pages 55-57.
  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 
displayed on the right of [ User 
Defined 1/2/3 ].
X When the parameter like...

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The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. A higher 
ISO speed number indicates a higher  sensitivity to light. Therefore, a 
high ISO speed is suited for low  light and moving subjects. However, 
the image may look more coarse with noise, etc. On the other hand, a 
low ISO speed is not suited for low li ght or action shots, but the image 
will look cleaner. 
The camera can be set between ISO 100 and 1600 in 1/3-stop 
increments.
In the < 1> (Full Auto) mode, the ISO speed...