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Image Settings
This chapter explains image-related function settings: 
Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white 
balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, noise reduction, lens 
aberration correction, anti-flicker shooting, and other 
functions.
In Basic Zone modes, only the following can be set as 
described in this chapter: I mage-recording quality, folder 
creation and selection, and image file numbering.
The O icon at the upper right of t he page title indicates that 
the function is...

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You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are eight JPEG 
image-recording quality settings: 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 8 a, b, c. There are three RAW image quality settings: 1, 41, 61 (p.144).
1Select [Image quality].Under the [z1] tab, select [Image 
quality], then press .
2Set the image-recording quality.To select a RAW setting, turn the 
 dial. To select a JPEG setting, 
press the   keys.On the upper right of the screen, 
“***M (megapixels) ****x****” 
indicates the recorded pixel...

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Guide to Image-Recording Quality Settings (Approx.)
*1 :b is suitable for playing the images on a digital photo frame.
*2 : c is suitable for emailing the image or using it on a website.
 b and  c will be in  7 (Fine) quality.
 The file size, possible shots, and ma ximum burst during continuous shooting 
are based on Canon’s testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100 and 
Standard Picture Style) using an 8 GB card.  These figures will vary 
depending on the...

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A RAW image is raw data output by the image sensor converted to 
digital data. It is recorded to the card as is, and you can select the 
quality as follows: 
1, 41, or 61.
A 
1 image can be processed with [31: RAW image processing] 
(p.390) and saved as a JPEG image. (41 and 61 images cannot 
be processed with the camera.) As  the RAW image itself does not 
change, you can process the RAW image to create any number of 
JPEG images with various processing...

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The approximate maximum burst is 
displayed on the bottom right in the 
viewfinder and on the shooting function 
settings screen.
If the maximum burst for continuous 
shooting is 99 or higher, “99” will be 
displayed.
Maximum Burst for Continuous Shooting
The maximum burst is displayed even when a card is not inserted in the 
camera. Make sure that a card is inserted before taking a picture.
If the maximum burst is displayed as “ 99”, it indicates that you can...

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You can change the image’s aspect ratio. [3:2] is set by default. When 
[4:3], [16:9], or [1:1] is set, frame lines indicating the shooting area will 
be displayed in the viewfinder. During Live View shooting, the image 
appears with the surrounding area masked in black on the LCD monitor.
1Select the aspect ratio.
Under the [z4] tab, select [Aspect 
ratio], then press .
2Set the aspect ratio.
Select an aspect ratio, then press 
<
0>.
JPEG imagesThe images will be saved with the set aspect ratio....

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3 Changing the Image’s Aspect RatioN
The table below shows the aspect ratio and the number of recorded 
pixels for each image-recording quality.
Image 
QualityAspect Ratio and Pixel Count (Approx.)
3:24:316:91:1
3 6000x4000
(24.0 megapixels)5328x4000*(21.3 megapixels)6000x3368*(20.2 megapixels)4000x4000(16.0 megapixels)
4
3984x2656(10.6 megapixels)3552x2664(9.5 megapixels)3984x2240*(8.9 megapixels)2656x2656(7.1 megapixels)
a 2976x1984(5.9 megapixels)2656x1992(5.3 megapixels)2976x1680*(5.0...

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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set 
automatically (p.150).
Regarding the ISO speed during movie shooting, see pages 296 and 
299.
1Press the  button (9).
2Set the ISO speed.
While looking at the LCD panel or in 
the viewfinder, turn the <
6> or 
 dial.
ISO speed can be set within ISO 100 
- ISO 16000 in 1/3-stop increments.
“A” indicates ISO Auto. The ISO 
speed will be set automatically 
(p.150)....

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i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still PhotosN
As “ H” (equivalent to ISO 25600) is an expanded ISO speed setting, 
noise (dots of light, banding, etc.) and irregular colors will be more 
noticeable, and the resolution will be lower compared with the standard 
setting.
 If [z 3: Highlight tone priority ] is set to [Enable], ISO 100/125/160 and 
“ H ” (equivalent to ISO 25600) cannot be selected (p.174).
 Shooting in high temperatures may result in images that look grainier. 
Long exposures can also...

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If the ISO speed is set to “A” (Auto), the 
actual ISO speed setting 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.
*1: The actual ISO speed range depends on the [ Minimum] and [Maximum ] 
settings set in [ Auto range] (p.152).
*2: (1) If fill-in flash will cause overexpo sure, ISO speed may be reduced, down to 
a possible minimum of ISO 100.
(2) In < 8:...