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Image Settings
This chapter explains the digital image settings for the 
image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white 
balance, and color space.
 For Basic Zone modes, only the image-recording quality 
(except RAW and RAW+JPEG), file numbering, and 
camera setting check will apply in this chapter.
  The asterisk  M on the right of the page title indicates that 
the respective feature is av ailable only in Creative Zone 
modes ( d, s , f , a , 8 ).  
						

							
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The 73 /83 /74 /84 /76 /86  modes record the image in the 
widely-used JPEG. In the  1 mode, the captured image will require 
post-processing with the software provided. The  1+73 /+83 /
+ 74 /+84 /+76 /+86  (RAW+ JPEG) modes simultaneously 
record the image in both RAW and JPEG images to the CF card with a 
single shot.  Note that in the Basic Zone modes, RAW or RAW+JPEG 
cannot be set.
1Select [Quality].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z 
Quality ], then press < 0>.
X
The recording qualit y screen will appear.
2Set the desired recording quality.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
recording quality, then press < 0>.
  Set the recording quality in both the 
Basic Zone and Creative Zone modes 
respectively.
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
Image-recording Quality Settings
Image-recording 
QualityImage Type  
(extension)PixelsPrint Size
73  (Large/Fine)
JPEG
(.JPG)
3504 x 2336
(Approx. 8.2 million)A3 or larger83  (Large/Normal)
74  (Medium/Fine)2544 x 1696
(Approx. 4.3 million)A5 - A484  (Medium/Normal)
76 (Small/Fine)1728 x 1152(Approx. 2.0 million)A5 or smaller86 (Small/Normal)
1  (RAW)RAW
(.CR2)3504 x 2336
(Approx. 8.2 million)A3 or larger
 The 7 (Fine) and 8 (Normal) icons indicate the image’s compression rate. 
For better image quality, select 7 for low compression. To save space so 
you can record more images, select a higher compression 8.  With RAW+JPEG, the RAW and JPEG images will be saved under the 
same file No. in the same folder.  
						

							
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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
 The number of possible shots and maximum burst (p.54) apply to a 512MB CF 
card based on Canon’s testing standards.
  The single image size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst during 
continuous shooting are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100, Picture 
Style: [ Standard ]). The actual single image size,  number of possible shots, and 
maximum burst will vary depending on the subject, shooting mode, ISO speed, 
Picture Style, etc.
  In the case of monochrome images (p.57), the file size will be smaller so the 
number of possible shots will be higher.
  On the top LCD panel, you can check the remaining number of images the CF 
card can record.
The RAW assumes that the image will undergo post-processing with a 
personal computer. Special knowledge is required, but you can use the 
bundled software to obtain the desired effect. 
Image processing refers to adjusti ng the RAW image’s white balance, 
contrast, etc., to create the desired image.
Note that direct printing and print ordering (DPOF) will not work with 
RAW images. 
Image File Size and CF Card Capacity According to Image-Recording Quality
Image-recording QualityImage File Size (Approx. MB)Possible Shots
733.6133
831.8267
742.2225
841.1442
761.2392
860.6761
1 +73
–
39
1 +8345
1 +7444
1 +8449
1 +7648
1 +8651
18.755
About the RAW  
						

							
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The maximum burst during continuous shooting depends on the image-recording 
quality and the drive mode (high-spe ed/low-speed continuous shooting). The 
approx. maximum burst during continuous shooting is indicated below for each 
image-recording quality. Note that with high-speed CF cards, the maximum burst 
may be higher than shown in the table bel ow depending on the shooting conditions.
* Continuous shooting is possible until the CF card becomes full.
 The number of shots remaining during the 
maximum burst is displayed on the lower 
right of the viewfinder.
  If “9” is displayed, it indicates that the maximum burst is nine or more 
shots. If “ 5” is displayed, it is five shots.
 
While you are shooting and the number of shots remaining in the 
maximum burst is fewer than 9, the viewfinder will display “
8”, “7”, etc. If 
you stop the continuous shooting, the maximum burst will increase.
Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting
Image-
recording 
QualityMaximum Bursto  High-speed 
continuous shootingi  Low-speed 
continuous shooting
7330378355100
745060
84100165
7610524086220 850*
11111
1+JPEG99
Maximum Burst
After all the captured images are processed and written to the CF card, the 
above table’s figures for the maximum burst will apply.
  With white balance bracketing (p.68), the maximum burst will be lower.
  The maximum burst is displayed even when the drive mode is set to 
 (Single) or < j>. The maximum burst is displayed even when a 
CF card is not in the camera. Therefore, before shooting, make sure that 
a CF card is installed in the camera.  
						

							
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The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. A higher 
ISO speed number indicates a higher s ensitivity to light. Therefore, a 
high ISO speed is suited for low light and moving subjects. However, 
the image may look more coarse with noise, etc. On the other hand, a 
low ISO speed is not suited for low light or action shots, but the image 
will look cleaner. 
The camera can be set between ISO 100 and 1600 in 1/3-stop 
increments.
The ISO speed is set automatically within ISO 100-400.
ISO 100-1600 can be set in 1/3-stop increments. With C.Fn-08 [ ISO 
expansion ] set to [1: On] (p.170), “ H” (ISO 3200) can also be set.
1Press the < R> button. (9 )
X The current ISO speed will be 
displayed on the LCD panel.
  In a Basic Zone mode, “ Auto” will be 
displayed on the LCD panel.
2Setting the ISO Speed.
  While looking at the LCD panel or 
viewfinder, turn the < 5> dial.
g  Setting the ISO Speed N
ISO Speed in the Basic Zone Modes
ISO Speed in the Creative Zone Modes
 At higher ISO speeds and higher ambient temperatures, the image will 
have more noise.
  High temperatures, high ISO speeds,  or long exposures may cause 
irregular colors in the image.  
						

							
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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects.
You can also adjust the settings of each Picture Style to obtain custom 
image effects.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z 
Picture Style ], then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select the style.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a style, 
then press < 0>.
• Standard The image looks vivid,  sharp, and crisp.
• Portrait For nice skin tones. The image looks slightly sharp and crisp.
By changing the [ Color tone] (p.57), you can adjust the skin tone.
• Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and ve ry sharp and crisp images.
• Neutral For natural colors and subdued images. No sharpness is applied.
• Faithful
When the subject is photographed under a color temperature of 
5200K, the color is adjusted colorime trically to match the subject’s 
color. No sharpness is applied.
3  Selecting a Picture Style N
Picture Style Effects
In the Basic Zone modes, the Picture Style will be set automatically. In the 
Portrait mode, the [Portrait] Picture Style is set. In the Landscape mode, the 
[ Landscape ] Picture Style is set. And in other Basic Zone modes, the 
[ Standard ] Picture Style is set.  
						

							
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3 Selecting a Picture Style N
• Monochrome
You can take black-and-white photos.
• User Def. 1-3 You can register your own Picture Style settings (p.61). Any User 
Defined Picture Style which has not been set will have the same 
settings as the Standard Picture Style.
The symbols on the upper right of the Picture Style selection screen 
refer to the sharpness, contrast, color saturation, color tone, filter effect, 
and color toning.
The numerals indicate the settings for each. Symbols
About the Picture Style selection screen
 To obtain natural-looking, black-and-white images, set a suitable 
white balance.
  JPEG black-and-white images captured with the [ Monochrome] 
setting cannot be converted into color images even with image-
editing software.
  RAW images captured with the [ Monochrome] setting can be 
converted into color images with the bundled software.
  When [ Monochrome ] is selected, < 0> will appear on the LCD 
panel.
Sharpness
Contrast
Color saturation
Color tone
Filter effect (Monochrome)
Color toning (Monochrome)  
						

							
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You can customize the Picture Style by changing the individual 
parameters like [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ]. To customize 
[Monochrome ], see page 59.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z 
Picture Style ], then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select the style.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a style 
other than [ Monochrome ], then 
press < C>.
X The setting screen will appear.
3Select the parameter.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a 
parameter like [ Sharpness], then 
press < 0>.
4Set the desired setting.
  Turn the < 5> dial to set the desired 
setting, then press < 0>.
  Press the <
M> button to save the 
setting. The Picture Style selection 
screen will reappear.
X Any settings different from the default 
will be displayed in blue.
Parameters and Their Settings
3  Customizing the Picture Style N
 Sharpness [0] : Less sharp outline [+7] : Sharp outline
 Contrast [-4] : Low contrast [+4] : High contrast
 Color saturation
[-4] : Low saturation[+4] : High saturation
 Color tone
[-4] : Reddish skin tone[+4] : Yellowish skin tone  
						

							
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3 Customizing the Picture Style N
For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect] and [Toning effect ] 
(p.60) in addition to [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ].
1Select [Monochrome].
 Follow step 2 on page 56 to select 
[Monochrome ], then press the 
< C > button.
X The setting screen will appear.
2Select the parameter.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a 
parameter like [ Sharpness], then 
press < 0>.
3Set the desired setting.
  Turn the < 5> dial to set the desired 
setting, then press < 0>.
  To set the [ Filter effect ] or [To n i n g  
effect ], see page 60.
  Press the <
M> button to save the 
setting. The Picture Style selection 
screen will reappear.
X Any settings different from the default 
will be displayed in blue.
Monochrome Adjustment
  By selecting [ Default set.], you can revert the respective Picture Style to 
its default parameters.
  To shoot with the Picture Style you modified, follow step 2 on page 56 to 
select the Picture Style and then shoot.  
						

							
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60 Filter Effect
The same effect as using filters with black-and-white film can be 
obtained with digital images. A colo r can be brightened by using a filter 
having a similar or same color. At the same time, the complementary 
colors will be darkened. 
Toning Effect
When color toning is set, color toning will be applied to the captured 
black-and-white image before being recorded to the CF card. It can 
make the image look more impressive.
The following can be selected: 
[N:None ] [S:Sepia ] [B:Blue ] [P:Purple ] 
[ G:Green ]
FilterSample effect
N: NoneNormal black-and-white image with 
no filter effects.
Ye :  Ye l l o wThe blue sky will look more natural, 
and the white clouds will look 
clearer.
Or: OrangeThe blue sky will look slightly 
darker. The sunset will look more 
brilliant.
R: RedThe blue sky will look quite dark. 
Fall leaves will look crisper and 
brighter.
G: GreenSkin tones and lips will look fine. 
Tree leaves will look crisper and 
brighter.
Setting the [ Contrast] to the plus side will make the filter effect more 
pronounced.