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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, shots will be 
taken continuously.
Q :10-sec. self-timer/Remote control
k :2-sec. self-timer/Remote control
For self-timer shooting, see the next page. For remote control 
shooting, see page 126.
i  Selecting the Drive Mode N
 In AI Servo AF mode, the contin uous shooting speed may become 
slightly slower depending on  the subject and the lens used.
  In low-light areas or indoors, th e continuous shooting speed may 
become slower even if a  fast shutter speed is set.
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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 
seconds) on the LCD panel.
X Two seconds before the picture is 
taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on 
and the beeper will sound faster.
j Using the Self-timer
  The < k> 2-sec. self-timer enables you to  shoot while not touching the 
camera mounted on a tr ipod. This prevents camera shake while you 
shoot still lifes or bulb exposures.
  After taking self-timer sh ots, you should check the image for proper focus 
and exposure (p.190).
  If you will not look thro ugh the viewfinder when  you press the shutter 
button, attach the eyepiece cover  (p.124). If stray light enters the 
viewfinder when the picture is tak en, it may throw off the exposure.
  When using the self-timer to shoot only  yourself, use focus lock (p.56) on 
an object at about the same dist ance as where you will stand.
  To cancel the self-timer af ter it starts, press the  button.
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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 be used  only in Creative Zone modes 
( d / s / f / a/ F).
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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, 
and [*** ] is the number of possible 
shots (displayed up to 999).
  Press < 0> to set it.
Image-recording Quality Setting Examples
* If [–] is set for  both RAW and JPEG,  73 will be set.
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
73 only
61
+74
1
+73 1
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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 
depending on the subject,  card brand, aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture 
Style, Custom Functio ns, and other settings.
  The maximum burst applies to  high-speed continuous shooting.
QualityPixels Recorded
(megapixels)Printing SizeFile Size (MB)PossibleShotsMaximum Burst
JPEG
73Approx. 17.9
(17.9M)A2 or larger6.457058
833.211 2 0300
74
Approx. 8.0 (8M) Around A33.4 1070 260
841.721002100
7
aApprox. 4.5
(4.5M)Around A42.216701670
8 a 1.1 3180 3180
b*1Approx. 2.5
 (2.5M)Around 
9x13cm1.327802780
c*2Approx. 0.35  (0.35M)—0.31078010780
RAW 1
Approx. 17.9
(17.9M) A2 or larger24.5 150 16
41Approx. 10.1
(10M)Around A316.722019
61Approx. 4.5(4.5M)Around A411 . 134024
RAW +
JPEG 1
73
Approx. 17.9
Approx. 17.9
A2 or larger
A2 or larger24.5+6.4 110 7
41
73Approx. 10.1
Approx. 17.9Around A3
A2 or larger16.7+6.41607
61
73Approx. 4.5
Approx. 17.9Around A4
A2 or larger11.1+6.42107
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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 number of JPEG images from it.
With all RAW images, you can use the provided software to make 
various adjustments and then gener ate a JPEG, TIFF, etc., image 
incorporating those adjustments.
About RAW
If the image’s aspect ratio is different  from the printing paper’s aspect ratio, 
the image may be cropped sign ificantly if you print it as a borderless print. If 
the image is cropped, it may look more  grainy on the paper due to the fewer 
number of pixels.
  If you select both RAW and JPEG,  the same image will be recorded 
simultaneously to the ca rd in both file types at the selected image-
recording quality. The two images will  be saved in the same folder with 
the same file numbers (file extensio n .JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for RAW).
  The image-recording quality se ttings are named as follows: 1 (RAW), 
41  (Medium RAW),  61 (Small RAW), JPEG,  7 (Fine),  8 
(Normal),  3 (Large),  4 (Medium),  6 (Small).
Commercially-available software might  not be able to display RAW images. 
Using the provided software is recommended.
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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 a picture.
  If [8 C.Fn II -2: High ISO sp eed noise reduction] is set to [2: Strong], 
the maximum burst will be  greatly reduced (p.254).
If the viewfinder displays “99” for the maximum burst, it means the maximum 
burst is 99 or higher. If the maximum b urst decreases to 98 or lower and the 
internal buffer memory becomes full, “ buSY” will be displayed in the 
viewfinder and on th e LCD panel. Shooting will th en be disabled temporarily. 
If you stop the continuous shooting,  the maximum burst will increase. After 
all the captured images are  written to the card, the maximum burst will be as 
listed on page 85.
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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 SpeedShooting Situation
(No flash)Flash Range
100 - 400Sunny outdoorsThe higher the ISO speed, 
the farther the flash range 
will extend (p.131).400 - 1600Overcast skies or evening time
1600 - 6400, HDark indoors or night
 If [8 C.Fn II -3: Highlight tone priority ] is set to [1: Enable], ISO 100/
125/160 and “ H” (equivalent to ISO 12800)  cannot be set (p.255).
  Shooting in high temperatures may  result in grainy pictures. Long 
exposures can also cause irre gular colors in the image.
  When you shoot at high ISO speeds,  noise (banding, dots of light, etc.) 
may become noticeable.
With [ 8C.Fn I -3: ISO expansion ] set to [1: On], “H” (equivalent to ISO 
12800) can also  be set (p.252).
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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 an external Speedlite. If the 
maximum ISO speed has been set to [ 400] or [ 800], the ISO speed will be set 
within this limit.
For Auto ISO, you can set the ma ximum ISO speed within ISO 400 - 
6400. If you want better image quality with less noise, set the maximum 
ISO speed to 400, 800, or 1600. If you  will shoot in low light and want to 
avoid using a slow shutter speed,  set the maximum ISO speed to 3200 
or 6400.
Under the [y] tab, select [ISO Auto ], 
then press < 0>. Select the ISO speed, 
then press < 0>.
About “A” (Auto) ISO Speed
Shooting ModeISO Speed Setting
1 /7 /C /3/ 4/5 /6Automatically set wi thin ISO 100 - 3200
d/s /f /aAutomatically set wi thin ISO 100 - 6400*1
2Fixed at ISO 100
FFixed at ISO 400
With flashFixed at ISO 400*2*3
3 Setting the Maximum ISO Speed for Auto ISO N
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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 general-purpose 
Picture Style suitable for most scenes.
Q  Portrait
For nice skin tones. The image looks softer. Effective for close-
ups of people. This Picture Style is also selected automatically 
when the Mode Dial is set to < 2>.
By changing the [ Color tone] (p.92), you can adjust the skin tone.
R  Landscape
For vivid blues and greens, and  very sharp and crisp images. 
Effective for impressive landscapes . This Picture Style is also 
selected automatically when the Mode Dial is set to < 3>.
A  Selecting a Picture Style N
Picture Style Effects
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