Canon EOS 450D Instruction Manual

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In the Basic Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF 
point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, 
the camera sometimes may not focus the subject you want. With the 
 (Program AE), , , and  modes, you can select 
one AF point to focus where you want.
1Press the  button. (9)
XThe selected AF point is indicated on 
the LCD monitor and in the 
viewfinder.
 When all AF points light up, automatic 
AF point selection will be set.
2Select the AF point.
 Press...

S Selecting the AF PointN
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 When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus 
the eyes.
If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will 
remain sharp.
 If it is difficult to focus, select and use the center AF point.
The center AF point focuses the best among the nine AF points. Also, 
with a fast lens from f/1.0 to f/2.8, high-precision focusing takes effect 
with the center AF point.
 To make it easier to focus a moving subject, set the camera to 
automatic AF point...

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You can shoot up to about 3.5 shots per sec. This is effective for shooting your child running toward you and capturing the different facial expressions.
1Press the  button.
2Select .
 Press the  key to select , 
then press .
3Take the picture.
 The camera shoots continuously 
while you hold down the shutter 
button fully.
 Also set the AF mode matching the subject.
For moving subject:
When AI Servo AF is set, focusing will be continuous during 
continuous shooting.
For still subjects:
When One-Shot...

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You can select the pixel count (approx. 12.2, 6.3, or 3.4 megapixels) and the image quality.
1Select [Quality].
 Under the [1] tab, select [Quality], 
then press .
X[Quality] will appear.
2Select the image-recording quality.
 For your reference, the respective quality’s 
megapixel count (
***M), image size in 
pixels (****x****), and the number of possible 
shots 
[***] will be displayed. Select the 
desired quality, then press <
0>. A different image-recording quality can be 
set separately for the...

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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
 I want to select the quality matching the paper size for printing.
Refer to the diagram on the left when 
choosing the image-recording quality. If 
you want to crop the image, selecting a 
higher quality (more pixels) such as 73, 
83, 1, or 1+73 is recommended.
 What’s the difference between 
7 and 8?
It indicates a different image quality due to a different compression 
rate. Even with the same number of pixels, the 7 image has higher 
image quality. If 8 is...

3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
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1 is the raw data before it is made into a 73 or other images. 
Although 1 images require software like Digital Photo Professional 
(provided) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer 
flexibility for image adjustments possible only with 1. 1 is effective 
when you want to precisely create your own art or shoot an important 
subject.
For example, with a 1 image, you can use the provided software to 
create various versions of the same image having...

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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject.
1Press the  button.
X[Picture Style] will appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
 Press the  key to select the 
Picture Style, then press .
3Take the picture.
 Focus and press the shutter button 
completely. The picture will be taken 
with the selected Picture Style 
applied.
P Standard
The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose 
Picture Style suitable for most...

A Selecting a Picture StyleN
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S Neutral
This is for users who prefer to process images with their personal 
computer. For natural colors and subdued images.
U Faithful
This is for users who prefer to process images with their personal 
computer. When the subject is captured under a color temperature 
of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject’s 
color. The image is dull and subdued.
V Monochrome
For black-and-white images.
W User Def. 1-3
You can register your own Picture...

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4
More Advanced
Techniques
This chapter builds on the previous chapter and 
introduces more ways to shoot creatively.
 The first half of this chapter explains how to use the  
   modes on the Mode Dial. Except for 
, all the shooting modes can be used in 
combination with the functions introduced in Chapter 3.
 The second half of this chapter, starting with “Changing the 
Metering Mode” explains the methods to adjust the 
exposure and the Picture Styles. All the functions 
introduced in this chapter...

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You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the  
(Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial.
*  stands for Time value.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Set the desired shutter speed.
 See “Shooting Tips” for advice on 
setting the shutter speed.
 Turning the  dial to the right 
sets a faster shutter speed, and 
turning it to the left sets a slower one.
3Take the picture.
 When you focus and press the 
shutter button completely, the picture 
will be taken at the selected shutter 
speed.
s:...