Canon EOS 60D Instruction Manual

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Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In the  (Full 
Auto) mode, single shooting is set automatically.
1Press the < R> button. (9 )
2Select the drive mode.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> or < 5> dial.
u : Single shooting
When you press the shutter butto n completely, only one shot will 
be taken.
o :High-speed continuous shooting (Max. approx. 5.3 shots/sec.)
i :Low-speed continuous shooting  (Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.)
While you hold down the shutter  button completely,...

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Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The  (10 
sec. timer) can be used in all shooting modes.
1Press the < R> button. (9 )
2Select the self-timer.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial to select the self-timer.
Q : 10-sec. self-timer
k : 2-sec. self-timer N
3Take the picture.
 Look through the viewfinder, focus 
the subject, then press the shutter 
button completely.
X You can check the self-timer 
operation with the self-timer lamp, 
beeper, and countdown display (in...

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Image Settings
This chapter explains image-related function settings: 
Image-recording quality, ISO  speed, Picture Style, white 
balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, lens peripheral 
illumination correction, etc.
  In Basic Zone modes, only the following can be set as 
described in this chapter: Image-recording quality, lens 
peripheral illumination correction, folder creation and 
selection, and image file numbering.
  The  M icon on the upper right of  the page title indicates 
that the function can...

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You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are eight 
JPEG image quality settings:  73/83 /74 /84 /7a /8a/b /c. 
There are three RAW image quality settings:  1, 41 , 61  (p.86)
1Select [Quality].
 Under the [ 1] tab, select [Quality ], 
then press < 0>.
2Select the image-recording quality.
  To select a RAW setting, turn the 
 dial. To select a JPEG setting, 
press the < U> key.
  On the upper right, the “ ***M 
(megapixels) **** x **** ” number 
indicates the recorded pixel count,...

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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.
  Figures for the file size,  possible shots, and maximu m burst during continuous 
shooting are based on Cano n’s testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100 
and Standard Picture Style) using a 4GB card.  These figures will vary...

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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 the [ 3 RAW image processing] 
menu (p.224) 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...

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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
The maximum burst during continuous shooting indicated on page 85 is 
the number of continuous shots  that can be taken without stopping, 
based on a formatted 4GB card.
The number is displayed on the bottom 
right in the viewfinder. If the maximum 
burst is 99 or higher, “99” will be 
displayed.
Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting
 The maximum burst is disp layed even when a card is not inserted in the 
camera. Make sure that  a card is loaded before taking...

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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set 
automatically (p.89).
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Set the ISO speed.
 While looking at the LCD panel or 
viewfinder, turn the < 6> or < 5> 
dial.
  It can be set within ISO 100-6400 in 
1/3-stop increments.
  With “ A” selected, the ISO speed will 
be set automatically (p.89).
ISO Speed Guide
* High ISO speeds will re sult in grainy images.
i: Setting the ISO Speed N
ISO...

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i: Setting the ISO Speed N
If the ISO speed is set to “ A”, 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 automat ically to suit the 
shooting mode.
*1: Depending on the maximum  ISO speed that has been set.
*2: If fill flash results in overexposure , ISO 100 or a higher ISO will be set.
*3: In the < d> and Basic Zone  modes (except ), ISO 400 - 1600  will be set 
automatically if boun ce flash is used with...

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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matching 
your photographic expression or the subject.
In Basic Zone modes, you cannot select the Picture Style. 
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 
.
X The Picture Style will be set and the 
menu reappears.
P  Standard
The image looks vivid, sharp, and  crisp. This is a...