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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 available only in Creative Zone modes (d/
s/f/a/F). 
						

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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 count, 
and [
***] is the number of possible 
shots (displayed up to 999).
Press  to set it.
Image-recording Quality Setting Examples
3  Setting the Image-Recording Quality
73 only
61+74
1+73 1
 only
The image size [
****x****] and number of possible shots [ ***] for the [ 3:2] 
aspect ratio will always be displayed on the image-recording quality setting 
screen regardless of the [ z4: Aspect ratio ] setting (p.146).
If [–] is set for both RAW and JPEG,  73 will be set. 
						

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3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality
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 subject, card brand,  aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture 
Style, Custom Functions, and other settings.
 The maximum burst applies to < o> high-speed continuous shooting. 
Figures in parentheses apply to an UHS-I class 16 GB card based on Canon’s 
testing standards.
Image 
QualityPixels 
RecordedPrinting  SizeFile Size  (MB)Possible ShotsMaximum Burst
JPEG 73
24M A2 7.6 940 77 (110)
83 3.9 1800 120 (120)
74 11 M A 3 4.1 1730 140 (140)
84 2.0 3430 140 (140)
7 a
5.9M A4 2.6 2700 140 (140)
8 a 1.3 5260 150 (150)
b
*12.5M9x13 cm1.3 5260 150 (150)
c*20.3M - 0.3 20180 150 (150)
RAW 1
24M A2 28.9 240 20 (25)
41 14M A3 22.8 300 21 (26)
61 6.0M A4 15.9 440 27 (28)
RAW +
JPEG 1
73
24M
24M A2
A2
28.9+7.6 190 20 (22)
41
73 14M
24M A3
A2
22.8+7.6 220 20 (22)
61
73 6.0M
24M A4
A2
15.9+7.6 300 22 (22)
Even if you use a UHS-I class card, the maximum burst indicator will not 
change. The maximum burst in parentheses in the table will apply instead. 
						

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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 conditions.
You can use Digital Photo Profes sional (EOS software, p.512) to 
process RAW images. You can mak e various adjustments to images 
depending upon how they will be used and generate JPEG, TIFF, or 
other types of images reflecting  the effects of those adjustments.
RAW Images
If you select both RAW and JPEG, the same image will be recorded 
simultaneously to the card in both RAW and JPEG at the image-
recording qualities that were set. The two images will be recorded with 
the same file numbers (file extension: .JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for 
RAW).
 The image-recording quality icons are as follows:  1 (RAW), 41  
(Middle RAW),  61 (Small RAW), JPEG,  7 (Fine),  8 (Normal),  3 
(Large),  4 (Middle),  6 (Small).
RAW Image Processing Software
 To display RAW images on a computer, using Digital Photo Professional 
(DPP, EOS software) is recommended.
 Previous versions of DPP Ver.4. x cannot process RAW images taken 
with this camera. If a previous version of DPP Ver.4.x is installed on your 
computer, obtain and install the latest version of DPP from the Canon 
website to update it (p.512). (The previous version will be overwritten.) 
Note that DPP Ver.3.x or earlier cannot process RAW images taken with 
this camera.
 Commercially-available software may not be able to display RAW 
images taken with this camera. For  compatibility information, contact the 
software manufacturer. 
						

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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 shoot 99 
or more shots continuously. If the maximum burst decreases to 98 or lower 
and the internal buffer memory becomes full, “buSY ” will be displayed in the 
viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Shooting will then be disabled temporarily. 
If you stop continuous shooting, the ma ximum burst will increase. After all 
the captured images are written to the card, you can resume continuous 
shooting and shoot up to the maximum burst listed in the table on page 143. 
						

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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.
RAW images
The images will always be saved with the [3:2] aspect ratio. The 
selected aspect ratio information is added to the RAW image file. 
When you process the RAW image wi th Digital Photo Professional 
(EOS software), this allows you to generate an image with the same 
aspect ratio set for shooting. In the case of the [
4:3], [16:9], and [1:1] 
aspect ratios, the lines to indicate  the aspect ratio will appear during 
image playback, but they are not  actually drawn on the captured 
image.
3  Changing the Imag e’s Aspect RatioN
The [z4: Aspect ratio ] setting does not work with multiple exposures. 
						

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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 megapixels)1984x1984(3.9 megapixels)
b 1920x1280(2.5 megapixels)1696x1280*(2.2 megapixels)1920x1080(2.1 megapixels)1280x1280(1.6 megapixels)
c
720x480(0.35 megapixels)640x480(0.31 megapixels)720x408*(0.29 megapixels)480x480(0.23 megapixels)

The items marked with an asterisk  do not exactly match the indicated 
aspect ratio.
 The shooting area displayed for  the asterisked aspect ratio may be 
slightly different from the actual  shooting area. Check the captured 
images on the LCD monitor during shooting.
 If you use a different camera to dire ctly print images shot with this 
camera in the 1:1 aspect ratio, the images may not be correctly printed. 
						

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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).
When the screen shown on the left is 
displayed, you can press the  
button to set it to “
AUTO”.
ISO Speed Guide
* High ISO speeds will result in grainier images.
i : Setting the ISO Speed for Still PhotosN
ISO SpeedShooting Situation
(No flash)Flash Range
ISO 100 - ISO 400 Sunny outdoors The higher the ISO speed, 
the farther the effective flash 
range will extend.
ISO 400 - ISO 1600
Overcast skies or 
evening time
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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 cause i rregular colors in the image.
 When you shoot at high ISO speeds,  noise (such as dots of light and 
banding) may become noticeable.
 When shooting in conditions that produce an extreme amount of noise, 
such as a combination of high ISO speed, high temperature, and long 
exposure, images may not be recorded properly.
 If you use a high ISO speed and fl ash to shoot a close subject, 
overexposure may result. 
You can expand the settable ISO speed range up to ISO 25600 (H)-
equivalent with [ Range for stills ] under  [z2: ISO speed settings ] 
(p.151). 
						

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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: Px2345 > and  modes, if you use bounce flash with 
an external Speedlite, the ISO speed will be automatically set within ISO 
400 - ISO 1600.
ISO Auto
Shooting ModeISO Speed Setting
No FlashWith Flash
A7 Cv
ISO 100 - ISO 6400 ISO 400
*1*2
(Except in the A, C ,  
< 8 : C6F >, 
< v : GWXHcZ > 
modes.)
8
PCx6G245
F
ISO 100 - ISO 12800
3 ISO 100 - ISO 1600
d , s , f , a ISO 100 - ISO 16000
*1
With bulb exposures ISO 400*1