Canon EOS 450D Instruction Manual

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3 Auto Exposure BracketingN
 Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB 
amount to < >.
 The AEB setting will be canceled 
automatically if the power switch is 
set to , obtain flash-ready, etc.
 Using AEB with continuous shooting.
If  (p.63) has been set and you press the shutter button 
completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously in 
this sequence: Standard, decreased, and increased exposure.
 Using AEB with  single shooting.
Press the shutter button three times to take the three bracketed 
shots. The three bracketed shots will be exposed in the following 
sequence: Standard, decreased, and increased exposure.
 Using AEB with exposure compensation.
Centering on the exposure compensation amount, AEB will be 
taken.
 Using AEB with the self-timer or wireless remote control.
With the self-timer or wireless remote control, the three bracketed 
shots will be taken continuously.
Canceling AEB
Shooting Tips
 Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used with AEB.
 If the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [Auto Lighting Optimizer] 
(p.156) is set to [0: Enable], the AEB may not be effective. In such 
cases, set it to [1: Disable]. 
						

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You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters 
like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test 
shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 84.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Under the [2] tab, select [Picture 
Style], then press .
XThe Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
 Select a Picture Style, then press the 
 button.
XThe Detail set. screen will appear.
3Select a parameter.
 Select a parameter such as 
[Sharpness], then press .
4Set the parameter.
 Press the  key to adjust the 
parameter as desired, then press 
.
 Press the  button to save 
the adjusted parameter. The Picture 
Style selection screen will reappear.
XAny parameter settings different from 
the default will be displayed in blue.
A Customizing the Picture StyleN 
						

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A Customizing the Picture StyleN
 Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is to E, 
the softer the image will look.
To make it sharper, set it toward the F end. The closer it is to F, the 
sharper the image will look.
 Contrast
Adjusts the image contrast and the vividness of colors.
To decrease the contrast, set it toward the minus end. The closer it is 
to G, the blander the image will look.
To increase the contrast, set it toward the plus end. The closer it is to 
H, the crisper the image will look.
 Saturation
The image’s color saturation can be adjusted.
To decrease the color saturation, set it toward the minus end.
The closer it is to G, the lighter the colors will look.
To increase the color saturation, set it toward the plus end. The 
closer it is to H, the more saturated the colors will look.
 Color tone
The skin tones can be adjusted.
To make the skin tone redder, set it toward the minus end. The 
closer it is to G, the redder the skin tone will look.
To make the skin tone less red, set it toward the plus end. The closer 
it is to H, the more yellow the skin tone will look.
Parameter Settings and Effects
By selecting [Default set.] in step 3, you can revert the respective Picture 
Style to its default parameter settings. 
						

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For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in 
addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding page.
Filter Effect
With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white 
clouds or green trees stand out more. 
Toning Effect
By applying a toning effect, you can create a monochrome image in that 
color. It can make the image look more impressive.
The following can be selected: [N:None] 
[S:Sepia] [B:Blue] [P:Purple] 
[G:Green].
Monochrome Adjustment
FilterSample Effects
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 
crisper.
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. 
						

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You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], 
adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1],  
[User Def. 2], or [User Def. 3].
You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as for 
sharpness and contrast are different. You can also select a Picture Style 
already set with the provided software.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Under the [2] tab, select [Picture 
Style], then press .
XThe Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select [User Def.].
 Select [User Def. *], then press the 
 button.
XThe Detail set. screen will appear.
3Press .
 With [Picture Style] selected, press 
.
4Select the base Picture Style.
 Press the  key to select the 
base Picture Style, then press .
 If you already have a Picture Style set 
with the provided software, select it 
here.
A Registering the Picture StyleN 
						

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5Select a parameter.
 Select a parameter such as 
[Sharpness], then press .
6Set the parameter.
 Press the  key to adjust the 
parameter as desired, then press 
.
For details, see “Customizing the 
Picture Style” on pages 82-84.
 Press the  button to register 
the new Picture Style. The Picture 
Style selection screen will then 
reappear.
XThe base Picture Style will be 
indicated on the right of [User Def. *].
XThe name of the Picture Style having 
any modified settings (different from 
the default) registered under [User 
Def. *] will be displayed in blue.
If a Picture Style has already been registered under [User Def. *], changing 
the base Picture Style in step 4 will nullify the parameter settings of the 
registered Picture Style. 
						

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The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this 
camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or 
Adobe RGB. For normal images, sRGB is recommended. In the Basic 
Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically.
1Select [Color space].
 Under the [2] tab, select [Color 
space], then press .
2Set the desired color space.
 Select [sRGB] or [Adobe RGB], then 
press .
This is mainly used for commercial printing and other industrial uses. 
This setting is not recommended if you do not know about image 
processing, Adobe RGB, and Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 
(Exif 2.21).
Since the image will look very subdued with an sRGB personal 
computer environment and printers not compatible with Design rule for 
Camera File System 2.0 (Exif 2.21), post-processing of the image with 
software will be required.
3 Setting the Color SpaceN
About Adobe RGB
 If the image is captured with the color space set to Adobe RGB, the file 
name will start with “_MG_” (first character is an underscore).
 
The ICC profile is not appended. The ICC profile is explained in the 
Software Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM. 
						

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Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure 
metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure 
setting. Press the <
A> button to lock the exposure, then recompose and 
take the shot. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects.
1Focus, then press the  
button.
 (0)
 Press the shutter button halfway.
XThe exposure setting will be 
displayed.
XThe  icon lights in the viewfinder 
to indicate that the exposure setting is 
locked (AE lock).
 Each time you press the  button, 
it locks the current exposure setting.
2Recompose and take the picture.
* When the lens’ focus mode switch is set to , AE lock is applied at the 
center AF point.
A AE LockN
AE Lock Effects
Metering Mode 
(p.77)AF Point Selection Method
Automatic SelectionManual Selection
q*AE lock is applied at the AF 
point that achieved focus.AE lock is applied at the 
selected AF point.
wreAE lock is applied at the center AF point. 
						

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FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the 
subject. This feature also works with external EX-series Speedlites.
* FE stands for Flash Exposure.
1Press the  button to pop-up 
the built-in flash.
 Press the shutter button halfway and 
look in the viewfinder to check that 
the  icon is lit.
2Focus the subject.
3Press the  button. (8)
 
Aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject where you want to lock the flash 
exposure, then press the <
A> button.
XThe flash will fire a preflash and the 
required flash output is calculated 
and retained in memory.
XIn the viewfinder, “FEL” is displayed 
for a moment and  will light.
 
Each time you press the  button, a 
preflash is fired and the required flash output 
is calculated and retained in memory.
4Take the picture.
 Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
XThe flash is fired to take the picture.
A FE LockN
If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the 
 icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4. 
						

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White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, 
the  (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural-
looking colors cannot be obtained with , you can set the white 
balance manually to suit the respective light source. In the Basic Zone 
modes,  will be set automatically.
1Press the  button.
X[White balance] will appear.
2Select the white balance.
 Press the  key to select the 
desired white balance, then press 
.
 The “Approx. ****K” (K: Kelvin) 
displayed for the selected white 
balance     
 is the respective color 
temperature.
Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance 
for a specific light source for better accuracy. Do this procedure under 
the actual light source to be used.
1Photograph a white object.
 The plain, white object should fill the 
spot metering circle.
 Focus manually and set the standard 
exposure for the white object.
 You can set any white balance.
B: Setting the White BalanceN
O Custom White Balance