Canon Camera Eos 5d Mark Iii User Manual

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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 im age or using it on a Web site.
  b and c  will be in  7 (Fine) quality.
  The file size, possible sh ots, and maximum burst duri ng continuous shooting 
are based on Canon’s testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100 and 
Standard Picture Style)  using an 8 GB CF card. These figures will vary 
depending on...

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3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality
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.282) and saved as a JPEG image. ( 41 and 61  images cannot 
be processed with the camera.) While the RAW image itself does not 
change, you can process the RAW image according to different 
conditions to create any number of...

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3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality
With Custom Controls, you can as sign the image-recording quality to 
the < B > button or depth-of-field preview button so you can switch to 
it momentarily. If you assign [One-touch image quality setting ] to the 
< B > button or depth-of-field preview button, you can quickly switch 
to the desired image-reco rding quality and shoot.
For details, see Custom  Controls (p.321).
The maximum burst is displayed on the 
bottom right in the viewfinder.
If the maximum...

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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. With the  mode selected, the ISO speed will 
be set automatically (p.125).
Regarding the ISO speed during movi e shooting, see pages 221 and 224.
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Set the ISO speed.
 While looking at the LCD panel or 
viewfinder, turn the < 6> dial.
  ISO speed can be set within ISO 100 
- 25600 in 1/3-stop increments.
  “A” indicates ISO Auto. The ISO 
speed will be set automatically 
(p.125).
ISO...

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i: Setting the ISO Speed N
If the ISO speed is set to “A” (Auto), 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 automatically to su it the shooting mode.
*1: The actual ISO speed  range depends on the [Minimum] and [Maximum] 
settings set in [ Auto ISO range ].
*2: If fill flash will result in overexposure , ISO 100 or a higher ISO will be set.
*3: When using bounce flash with an  external Speedlite in...

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i: Setting the ISO Speed N
You can set the manually-settabl e ISO speed range (minimum and 
maximum limits). You can set the minimu m limit within L (ISO 50) to H1 
(ISO 51200), and the maximum limit wi thin ISO 100 to H2 (ISO 102400).
1Select [ISO speed settings].
 Under the [ z2] tab, select [ISO 
speed settings], then press < 0>.
2Select [ISO speed range].
  Select [ ISO speed range ], then press 
< 0 >.
3Set the minimum limit.
  Select the minimum limit box, then 
press < 0>.
 
Turn the  dial to...

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i: Setting the ISO Speed N
You can set the automatic ISO speed range for Auto ISO within ISO 100 
- 25600. You can set the minimum lim it within ISO 100 - 12800, and the 
maximum limit within ISO 200 -  25600 in whole-stop increments.
1Select [Auto ISO range].
 Select [Auto ISO range ], then press 
< 0 >.
2Set the minimum limit.
  Select the minimum limit box, then 
press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
minimum limit ISO speed, then press 
< 0 >.
3Set the maximum limit.
  Select the maximum...

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i: Setting the ISO Speed N
When Auto ISO is set, you can set the minimum shutter speed (1/250 
sec. to 1 sec.) so that the automatically-set shutter speed is not too \
slow.
This is convenient in the < d> and < f> modes when you use a wide-
angle lens to shoot a moving subject. You can minimize both camera 
shake and subject blur.
1Select [Min. shutter spd.].
  Select [Min. shutter spd. ], then 
press < 0>.
2Set the desired minimum shutter 
speed.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
shutter speed,...

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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics 
matching your photographic expression or the subject.
The Picture Style is set automatically to  (Auto) in the  
mode.
1Press the < b> button.
2Select [ A].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ A], 
then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
3Select a Picture Style.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
desired Picture Style, then press 
< 0 >.
X The Picture Style will be set and the 
camera will be ready to shoot....

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A Selecting a Picture Style N
DAuto
The color tone will be adjusted aut omatically to suit the scene. 
The colors will look vivid, especia lly for blue skies, greenery, and 
sunsets in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes.
P Standard
The image looks vivid, sharp, and  crisp. This is a general-purpose 
Picture Style suitable for most scenes.
Q Portrait
For nice skin tones. The image looks softer. Suited for close-up 
portraits.
By changing the [ Color tone] (p.132), you can adjust the skin 
tone.
R...