Canon EOS 7D Instruction Manual

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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)
Figures for the file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous 
shooting are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard 
Picture Style) using a 8 GB card.  These figures will vary depending on the 
subject, card brand, ISO speed, Pi cture Style, Custom Functions, etc.
 The maximum burst applies to high-speed continuous shooting. Figures in 
parentheses apply to an Ultra DMA (UDMA),...

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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 [3  RAW image processing] 
menu (p.192) 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...

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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
If the current recording quality is JPEG only, you can press the < P> 
button to also capture a RAW image ( 1 by default) at the same 
time. If the current recording quality is RAW only, press the button to 
also capture a JPEG image ( 73 by default).
This button will not work if the camera is already set (p.60) to 
capture RAW and JPEG images at the same time.
1Select [One-touch RAW+JPEG].
 Under the [y ] tab, select [One-
touch RAW+JPEG], then press 
< 0 >....

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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. In the fully-automatic modes (1/C), the ISO 
speed is set automatically (p.65).
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Set the ISO speed.
While looking at the LCD panel or 
viewfinder, turn the < 6> 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.65).
ISO Speed Guide
i : Setting the ISO Speed N
ISO SpeedShooting Situation
(No flash)Flash...

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i: Setting the ISO Speed N
If the ISO speed is set to “ A” (Auto), 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 automatically 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: If the shooting mode is < d> or fully-automatic ( 1/C ) and bounce flash is 
used with an external Speedlite, the...

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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matching 
your photographic expression or the subject.
In the  (Full Auto) mode, you cannot select the Picture Style.
1Press the  button.
When the camera is ready to shoot, 
press the < A> button.
 The Picture Style screen will appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
 Turn the < 6> or  dial to select 
a Picture Style, then press < 0>.
 The Picture Style will take effect and 
the camera will be ready to shoot.
P  Standard  (C : Standard)
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A Selecting a Picture Style N
S Neutral
This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with 
their computer. For natural colors and subdued images.
U  Faithful
This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with 
their computer. When the subject is captured under a daylight color 
temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match 
the subject’s color. The  image is dull and subdued.
V Monochrome  (C : Monochrome image)
Creates black-and-white images.
W...

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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.
1Press the  button.
2Select a Picture Style.
Turn the < 6> or  dial to select 
a Picture Style, then press the 
< B > button.
3Select a parameter.
Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
parameter, then press < 0>.
4Set the parameter.
 Turn the < 5> dial to set the 
parameter as desired, then press 
< 0 >.
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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 des ired 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 adjust the parameters of a Picture Style 
which has been registered to the camera with the provided software.
1Press the  button.
2Select [User Def.].
Turn the < 6> or  dial to select 
[User Def. * ], then...