Canon EOS 60D Instruction Manual

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A Selecting a Picture Style N
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. The image is dull and subdued.
V  Monochrome
Creates black-and-white images.
W  User Def. 1-3
You can...

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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 the next page.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Under the [ 2] tab, select [ Picture 
Style ], then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
  Select a Picture Style, then press the 
 button.
3Select a parameter.
 Select a parameter such as 
[Sharpness], then press < 0>.
4Set the...

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A Customizing a Picture Style N
For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in 
addition to [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ] explained on the preceding 
page.
kFilter Effect
With a filter effect applied to a 
monochrome image, you can make 
white clouds or green trees stand out 
more.
lToning 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 ]...

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You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape ], 
adjust its parameters as desir ed and register it under [User Def. 1], 
[User Def. 2 ], or [User Def. 3 ].
You can create Picture Styles whos e parameter settings such as for 
sharpness and contrast are diff erent. You can also adjust the 
parameters of a Picture Style which  has been registered to the camera 
with the provided software.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Under the [ 2] tab, select [ Picture 
Style ], then press < 0>.
X...

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A Registering a Picture StyleN
5Select a parameter.
 Select a parameter such as 
[Sharpness], then press < 0>.
6Set the parameter.
  Press the < U> key to adjust the 
parameter as desired, then press 
< 0 >. For details, see “Customizing 
a Picture Style” on pages 92-93.
  Press the < M> button to register 
the new Picture Style. The Picture 
Style selection screen will then 
reappear.
X The base Picture Style will be 
indicated on the right of [ User Def. *].
X The name of the Picture Style having...

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White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, 
the  (Auto) setting will obtain the co rrect white balance. If natural-
looking colors cannot be obtained with < Q>, you can select the white 
balance to match the light source or  set it manually by shooting a white 
object.
1Select [White balance].
 Under the [ 2] tab, select [ White 
balance ], then press < 0>.
2Select the white balance.
  Select the white balance, then press 
.
* Applicable with Speedlites  having a color...

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3 Setting the White Balance N
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.
2Select [Custom White Balance].
 Under the [ 2] tab, select [ Custom 
White Balance], then press <...

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3 Setting the White Balance N
You can set the white balance’s color  temperature numerically in Kelvin.  This is for advanced users.
1Select [White balance].
 Under the [ 2] tab, select [ White 
balance ], then press < 0>.
2Set the color temperature.
  Select [P ].
  Turn the < 6> dial to set the color 
temperature, then press < 0>.
  The color temperature can be set 
from approx. 2500K to 10000K in 
100K increments.
P Setting the Color Temperature
  If the exposure obtained in step 1  is way off, a...

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You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment 
will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color 
temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color 
can be corrected to one of nine levels.
This is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature 
conversion or color compensating filters.
1Select [WB Shift/BKT].
  Under the [ 2] tab, select [ WB Shift/
BKT ], then press < 0>.
2Set the white balance correction.
  Use < 9> to...

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u White Balance Correction N
With just one shot, three images  having a different color balance can be 
recorded simultaneously. Ba sed on the color temperature of the current white 
balance setting, the image will be br acketed with a blue/amber bias or 
magenta/green bias. This  is called white balance bracketing (WB-BKT). White 
balance bracketing is possible up to ±3  levels in single-level increments.
Set the white balance bracketing 
amount.
 In step 2 for white balance correction, when 
you...