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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 the subject,  card brand, aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture 
Style, Custom Functio ns, and other settings.
  The maximum burst applies to  high-speed continuous shooting. 
Figures in parentheses appl y to an Ultra DMA (UDMA) mode 7, 128 GB card 
based on Canon’s testing standards.
Image QualityPixels Recorded (megapixels)Printing  SizeFile Size  (MB)Possible ShotsMaximum  Burst
JPEG
7322MA2 or 
larger7.0101065 (16270)
833.7 1930 1930 (30990)
74 9.8MA3 or 
larger 3.8 1860 1860 (29800)
842.0 3430 3430 (55000)
7
a5.5MA4 or 
larger2.5 2810 2810 (45140)
8 a 1.3 5240 5240 (83980)
b*12.5MAround 
9x13 cm1.4 5030 5030 (80520)
c *20.3M—0.31952019520 (312420)
RAW 1
22MA2 or 
larger 27.1 260 13 (18)4110MA3 or 
larger19.1 37010 (11)
615.5MA4 or 
larger15.1 48012 (15)
RAW +
JPEG 1
73
22M
22M
A2 or larger
A2 or larger27.1+7.0 210 7 (7)
41
7310M
22MA3 or larger
A2 or larger19.1+7.02707 (7)
61
735.5M
22MA4 or larger
A2 or larger15.1+7.03207 (7)
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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 JPEG images from it.
With all RAW images, you can use Dig ital Photo Professional (provided 
software, p.394) to make various adjustments and then generate a 
JPEG, TIFF, etc., image incorporating those adjustments.
About RAW
  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 quality that was  set. The two images will be recorded with the 
same file numbers (file extension  .JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for RAW).
  The image-recording qualit y icons are as follows: 1 (RAW),  41 
(Medium RAW), 61  (Small RAW), JPEG, 7 (Fine),  8 (Normal),  3 
(Large),  4 (Medium), and  6 (Small).
Commercially-available software may no t be able to display RAW images. 
Using the provided software is recommended.
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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 burst for continuous 
shooting is 99 or higher, “99” will be 
displayed.
One-touch Image Quality Setting
Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting
If [51: Record func+ card/folder sel.] is set to [Rec. separately ], you 
cannot switch to the One-t ouch image quality setting.
The maximum burst is disp layed even when a card is not inserted in the 
camera. Make sure  that a card is inserted  before taking a picture.
 If the viewfinder displays “ 99” for the maximum burst, it means the 
maximum burst is 99 or higher. If th e 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 maximum burst 
will increase. After all the captured  images are written to the card, the 
maximum burst will be as  listed on page 121.
  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 121 will apply.
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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 Speed Guide
* Higher ISO speeds will re sult in grainier images.
i: Setting the ISO Speed N
ISO SpeedShooting Situation (No flash)Flash Range
L, 100 - 400Sunny outdoorsThe higher the ISO 
speed, the farther the 
flash range will extend.400 - 1600Overcast skies or evening time
1600 - 25600, H1, H2Dark indoors or night
 If [z 3: Highlight  tone priority ] has been set to [ Enable], you cannot 
select “ L” (ISO 50), ISO 100/125/160, “ H1” (ISO 51200), and “H2 ” (ISO 
102400) (p.146).
  Shooting in high temperatures may re sult in images that look grainier. 
Long exposures can al so cause irregular colors in the image.
  When you shoot at high ISO speeds,  noise (dots of light, banding, etc.) 
may become noticeable.
  When shooting in conditio ns 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.
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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 the  and < d> 
modes, the ISO speed wi ll be set automatically within ISO 400 - 1600.
ISO Auto
 As H1 (equivalent to ISO 51200)  and H2 (equivalent to 102400) are 
expanded ISO speed settings, noise (dot s of light, banding, etc.) and 
irregular colors will be more notic eable, and the resolution lower than usual.
 If you use a high IS O speed and flash to shoot a close subject, 
overexposure may result.
 
If you shoot a movie when [Maximum: 25600] is set with [ISO speed range] 
and ISO speed is set to ISO 16000/20000/ 25600, the ISO speed will switch to 
ISO12800 (during movi e shooting with manual exposu re). Even if you switch 
back to still photo shooting, the ISO speed will not revert to the original setting.
 If you shoot a movie when 1.  L (50) or 2. H1 (51200)/H2 (102400) is set, the ISO 
speed setting will switch to 1. ISO 100 or 2.  H (25600)  respectively (during movie 
shooting with manual exposure). Even if you switch ba ck to still photo shooting, 
the ISO speed will not revert  to the original setting.
 Under [z2: ISO speed settings], you can use [ISO speed range] to 
expand the settable ISO speed range from  ISO 50 (L) to ISO 102400 (H2) (p.126).
  can be displayed in the viewfind er when you set an expanded ISO 
speed (L, H1, or H2) (p.318).
Shooting ModeISO Speed Setting
AAutomatically set with in ISO 100 - 12800
d/s/f/aAutomatically set within ISO 100 - 25600*1
FFixed at ISO 400*1
With flashFixed at ISO 400*1*2*3
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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 select the minimum 
limit ISO speed, then press .
4Set the maximum limit.
  Select the maximum limit box, then 
press < 0>.
 
Turn the  dial to select the maximum 
limit ISO speed, then press .
5Exit the setting.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
X The menu reappears.
3  Setting the ISO Speed Range
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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 limit box, then 
press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
maximum limit ISO speed, then press 
< 0 >.
4Exit the setting.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
X The menu reappears.
3  Setting the ISO Speed Range for Auto ISO
The [Minimum ] and [Maximum] settings will also ap ply to the ISO speed 
safety shift’s minimum and  maximum ISO speed (p.317).
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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, then press < 0>.
X The menu reappears.
3  Setting the Minimum Shutter Speed for Auto ISO
 If a correct exposure cannot be ob tained with the maximum ISO speed 
limit set with [ Auto ISO range ], a shutter speed slower than the [ Min. 
shutter spd. ] will be set to obtain  a standard exposure.
  With flash photography, [ Min. shutter spd.] will not be applied.
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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.
A  Selecting a Picture Style N
You can also select the Picture Style with [ z3: Picture Style ].
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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 Landscape
For vivid blues and greens, and  very sharp and crisp images. 
Effective for impressive landscapes.
S Neutral
This Picture Style is for users w ho prefer to process images with 
their computer. For natural colors and subdued images.
U Faithful
This Picture Style is for users w ho prefer to process images with 
their computer. When the subject is captured under a daylight 
color temperature of 5200K, the co lor is adjusted colorimetrically 
to match the subject’s color.  Images will appear dull and subdued.
Picture Style Characteristics
If the desired color tone  is not obtained with [Auto], use another Picture 
Style .
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