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The  Full Auto mode takes care of everything, whereas the < C> 
Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change the picture’s 
brightness, depth of field, color tone (Picture Style), etc. The default 
settings are the same as the < 1> (Full Auto) mode.
* CA stands for Creative Auto.
1Set the Mode Dial to < C>.
XThe Creative Auto screen appears on 
the LCD monitor.
2Press < 9> straight down.
XYou can use  to select a 
function. ( )
  Functions (1) to (5) shown on the next 
page can be selected.
3Set the desired setting.
 Use < 9> to select the function.
X A brief description of the selected 
function is displayed on the screen’s 
bottom.
  Turn the <
5> or < 6> dial to 
change the setting.
  Press < 9> straight down to return to 
step 2 screen.
4Take the picture.
  When the picture is taken, the LCD 
monitor turns off.
C  Creative Auto Shooting
If you change the shooting  mode or turn off the power switch, the Creative 
Auto settings will revert to the defaul t. However, the image-recording quality, 
self-timer and remote contro l settings will be retained.
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(1) Blurring/sharpening the background
If you move the index mark toward  the left, the background will look 
more blurred. If you move it to ward the right, the background will 
look more in focus.
(2) Adjusting the picture brightness If you move the index mark toward the left, the picture will look 
darker. If you move it toward the ri ght, the picture will look brighter.
(3) Picture Style You can select one of four Picture Styles (p.59, 60).
(4) Single, continuous, self-timer,  and remote control shooting
If you select < i>, you can shoot continuously  up to about 3.9 shots 
per sec. If you select < Q>, see the notes ( ) for “Self-timer 
Operation” on page 86 and for “Remote Control Shooting” on page 
102.
(5) Image-recording quality When you press < 0>, the image-recording quality setting screen 
will appear. To set the image-record ing quality, see “Setting the 
Image-recording Quality” on page 54.  After adjusting all the desired 
settings, press < 0> to return to the screen in step 2 on the 
previous page.
Shutter speed and apertureISO speed
(1)
(2)
(4)
(5)
Battery check
Maximum burstPossible shots
(3)
When using an external flash, (1) cannot be set.
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Image Settings
This chapter explains image-related function settings: 
Image-recording quality, IS O speed, Picture Styles, 
white balance, color space, etc.
  In the fully-automatic modes (1 /C), only the image-
recording quality, lens peripher al illumination correction,  
and file numbering method can be set as explained in this 
chapter. Folders can also be created and selected.
  The  M icon on the right of the page  title indicates that the 
function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to < d
/s/f/a/F>.
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You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are six JPEG 
recording quality settings: 
73, 83 , 74, 84 , 76, and 86. There 
are three RAW recording quality settings: 1 , D 1, and D2. RAW images must be processed with  the provided software (p.56).
1Select [Quality].
 Under the [ 1] tab, select [ Quality], 
then press < 0>.
2Select the image-recording quality.
  To select a RAW setting, turn the 
 dial. To select a JPEG setting, 
turn the < 5> dial.
  On the upper right, the “ ***M 
(megapixels) **** x **** ” number 
indicates the recorded pixel count, 
and [*** ] is the number of possible 
shots (displayed up to 999).
 
Press  to set the selected quality.
Image-recording Quality Setting Examples
* If [–] is set for  both RAW and JPEG,  73 will be set.
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
73  only
D
2+74
1
+73 1
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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 maximu m 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.
  Maximum burst during contin uous shooting figures in parentheses apply to an 
Ultra DMA (UDMA) 2GB card base d on Canon’s testing standards.
QualityPixels
(megapixels)Printing SizeFile Size  (MB)Possible ShotsMaximum  Burst
JPEG
73Approx. 21.0 (21.0M)A2 or larger6.1310  78 (310)
833.0610610 (610)
74Approx. 11.1(11.1M) Around A3 3.6 510 330 (510)841.9990990 (990)
76Approx. 5.2
(5.2M)Around A42.1910910 (910)
861.0 1680 1680 (1680)
RAW
1Approx. 21.0(21.0M)A2 or larger25.87213 (14)
D 1Approx. 10.0
(9.9M)Around A314.812015 (15)
D 2Approx. 5.2
(5.2M) Around A4 10.8 170 20 (20)
RAW
+
JPEG
1
73Approx. 21.0
Approx. 21.0A2 or larger
A2 or larger25.8+6.1578 (8)
D 1
73Approx. 10.0
Approx. 21.0 Around A3
A2 or larger 14.8+6.1 89 8 (8)
D
2
73Approx. 5.2
Approx. 21.0Around A4
A2 or larger10.8+6.111 08 (8)
  If you select both RAW and JPEG,  the same image will be recorded 
simultaneously to the card in both  types at the selected image-recording 
quality. The two images  will be saved in the same  folder with the same 
file numbers (file extension .JPG  for JPEG and .CR2 for RAW).
  When  D 1 or  D 2 is selected, the L CD panel will display  D.
  The icons are read as follows:  1 (RAW),  D1 (Small RAW1), 
D 2 (Small RAW2), JPEG,  7 (Fine),  8 (Normal),  3 (Large),  4 
(Medium), and  6 (Small).
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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
The RAW image is the data output by  the image sensor, converted to 
digital data and 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 imag e in the desired type such as 
JPEG or TIFF.
The maximum burst during contin uous shooting indicated on the 
preceding page is the number of cont inuous shots that can be taken 
without stopping, based on a formatted 2GB card.
The number is displayed in the 
viewfinder on the bottom right. If the 
maximum burst is 99 or higher, “99” will 
be displayed.
About RAW
Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting
About [8C.Fn II -2: High ISO spee d noise reduction] and 
RAW or RAW+JPEG images
Although [ 8C.Fn II -2: High ISO sp eed noise reduction] (p.195) settings 
(Standard/Low/Strong/Disable) are ap plied to the recorded images, the 
images used for image playback (on  the LCD monitor or TV screen) and 
direct printing (except RAW+ 73/83 ) are not applied with noise reduction 
(noise may be notice able in the images).
Confirm the noise reduction effects  or print noise-reduced images with 
Digital Photo Profession al (provided software).
Commercial software might not be able to display RAW images. Using the 
provided software is recommended.
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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s se nsitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. In the fully-automatic modes ( 1/C ), the ISO 
speed is set automatically (p.58).
1Press the < m> button. (9 )
2Set the ISO speed.
 While looking at the LCD panel or 
viewfinder, turn the < 6> dial.
  It can be set within ISO 100-6400 in 
1/3-stop increments.
  With “ A” selected, the ISO speed will 
be set automatically (p.58).
  The maximum burst is displayed even  when a card is not in the camera. 
Make sure that a ca rd is loaded before taking a picture.
  If [8 C.Fn II -2: High ISO sp eed noise reduction] is set to [2: Strong], 
the maximum burst will be  greatly reduced (p.195).
 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 shoo ting, the maximum 
burst will increase. After all the capt ured images are written to the card, 
the maximum burst will be  as listed on page 55.
  The maximum burst indicator in the  viewfinder will not change even 
when you use a UDMA CF card. Howe ver, the maximum burst shown in 
parentheses on page 55 will apply.
i : Setting the ISO Speed N
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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 automat ically 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
L, 100 - 200Sunny outdoorsThe higher the ISO speed, 
the farther the flash range 
will be.400 - 800Overcast skie s, evening
1600 - 6400, H1, H2Dark indoors or night
About “A” (Auto) ISO Speed
 If [8 C.Fn II -3: Highlight tone priority ] is set to [1: Enable], “L” 
(equivalent to ISO 50),  ISO 100/125/160, “H1” (equivalent to ISO 12800) 
and “H2 ” (equivalent to ISO 25600)  cannot be set (p.196).
  Using a high ISO speed or shooting  in high-temperature conditions may 
result in more grainy im ages. Long exposures can also cause irregular 
colors in the image.
  When you shoot at high ISO speeds,  horizontal stripes may appear as 
noise.
With [ 8C.Fn I -3: ISO expansion] set to [ 1: On], “L” (equivalent to ISO 50), 
“ H1 ” (equivalent to  ISO 12800), and “ H2” (equivalent to ISO 25600) can also 
be set (p.193).
Shooting ModeISO Speed Setting
1 /C /d /s /fISO 100 - 3200
a/FFixed at ISO 400
With flashFixed at ISO 400*
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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matching 
your photographic expression or the subject.
In the  (Full Auto) mode, you cannot select the Picture Style.
1Press the < A> 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: Standard)
The image looks vivid, sharp, and  crisp. This is a general-purpose 
Picture Style suitable for most scenes. This is set automatically in 
the < 1> (Full Auto) mode.
Q  Portrait  (C : Smooth skin tones)
For nice skin tones. Th e image looks softer. Effective for close-ups 
of women or children.
By changing the [ Color tone] (p.61), you can adjust the skin tone.
R  Landscape  (C : Vivid blues and greens)
For vivid blues and greens, and  very sharp and crisp images. 
Effective for impressive landscapes.
A  Selecting a Picture StyleN
Picture Style Effects
You can also use the [ 2 Picture Style ] menu to select  the Picture Style.
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A Selecting a Picture Style N
S Neutral
This Picture Style is for users wh o prefer to process images with 
their personal computer. For nat ural colors and subdued images.
U  Faithful
This Picture Style is for users wh o 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)
For black-and-white images.
W  User Def. 1-3
You can register your own Pi cture Style settings for [Portrait], 
[Landscape], etc (p.63). Any User Define d Picture Style which has not 
been set will have the same settings as the Standard Picture Style.
The symbols on the top of the Picture Style selection screen refer to 
parameters such as [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ]. The numerals 
indicate the parameter settings, such as [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ], 
for each Picture Style.  
Symbols
About the Symbols
Black-and-white images shot in JPEG cannot be reverted to color. If 
you want to later shoot pictur es in color, make sure the 
[ Monochrome ] setting has been canceled. When [ Monochrome] is 
selected, < 0> will appear in the viewfi nder and on the LCD panel.
gSharpness
h Contrast
i
Saturation
j
Color tone
k
Filter effect (Monochrome)
l
Toning effect (Monochrome)
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