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), 128 GB card based on Canon’s 
testing standards.
QualityPixels(megapixels)Printing
SizeFile Size (MB)Possible ShotsMaximum  Burst
JPEG
7318MA2 or larger6.6115011 0  ( 1 3 0 )
833.32270660 (36490)
748.0M Around A3 3.5 2180 560 (35020)841.842404240 (67910)
764.5MAround A42.233803380 (54230)
861.1 6420 6420 (102770)
RAW
118MA2 or larger25.130023 (25)
4110MAround A317.144034 (36)
614.5M Around A4 11.4 670 48 (53)
RAW
+
JPEG
1
7318M
18MA2 or larger
A2 or larger25.1+6.624017 (17)
41
7310M
18M Around A3
A2 or larger 17.1+6.6 320 19 (19)
61
734.5M
18MAround A4
A2 or larger11 . 4 + 6 . 642019 (19)
 If you select both RAW and JPEG, the same image will be recorded 
simultaneously to the card in both types at the selected image-recording 
quality. The two images will be saved in the same folder with the same 
file numbers (file extension .JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for RAW).
 The icons are read as follows:  1 (RAW), 41 (Medium RAW), 
61  (Small RAW), JPEG,  7 (Fine),  8 (Normal),  3 (Large), 4  
(Medium), and  6 (Small). 
						

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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 JPEG images from it.
With all RAW images, you can use Digital Photo Professional (provided 
software, p.282) to make various adjustments and then generate a 
JPEG, TIFF, etc., image incorporating those adjustments.
The maximum burst is displayed on the 
bottom right in the viewfinder.
If the maximum burst for continuous shooting 
is 99 or higher, “99” will be displayed.
About RAW
Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting
Commercially-available software might not be able to display RAW images. 
Using the provided software is recommended.
The maximum burst is displayed even w hen 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 speed noise reduction ] is set to [2: High], 
the maximum burst will be greatly reduced (p.224).
If the viewfinder displays “99 ” for the maximum burst, it means the maximum 
burst is 99 or higher. If the maximum burst decreases to 98 or lower and the 
internal buffer memory becomes full, “ buSY” will be displayed in the 
viewfinder and on the LCD panel and shooting will 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 
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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 >.
2Select RAW or JPEG.
 Turn the < 5> dial and select RAW or 
JPEG, then press < 0>.
3Select the image-recording 
quality.
Turn the  dial to select the image-
recording quality, then press <
0>.
4Take the picture.
 Press the < P> button.
 The image-recording quality will blink 
on the LCD panel. To cancel the 
setting, press the < P> button again.
 Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
 After the picture is taken, the setting 
will be canceled.
One-touch RAW+JPEG N
This setting can also be combined with white balance bracketing and AEB shooting.You can also cancel the setting by pressing the < Q>, < M >, , 
or < x> button or operating the Live View shooting/Movie shooting 
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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 Range
100 - 400Sunny outdoorsThe higher the ISO speed, 
the farther the flash range 
will be (p.116).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) settings cannot be set 
(p.225).
 Using a high ISO speed or shooting in high-temperature conditions may 
result in more grainy images. Long exposures can also cause irregular 
colors in the image.
 When you shoot at high ISO speeds,  noise (horizontal banding, dots of 
light, etc.) may appear.
With [ 8C.Fn I -3: ISO expansion] set to [ 1: On], “H” (equivalent to ISO 
12800) can also be set (p.222). 
						

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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 ISO speed will be set automatically within 
400 - 1600.
For ISO Auto, you can set the maximum limit within ISO 400 - 6400.
Under the [y] tab, select [ISO Auto], 
then press < 0>. Select the ISO speed, 
then press < 0>.
ISO Auto
Shooting ModeISO Speed Setting
1 /C /d /s /f /aAutomatically set within ISO 100 - 3200*1
FFixed at ISO 400
With flashFixed at ISO 400*2*3
3  Setting the Maximum ISO Auto N 
						

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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)
The image looks vivid, sharp, and  crisp. This is a general-purpose 
Picture Style suitable for most sc enes. This is set automatically in 
the < 1> (Full Auto) mode.
Q  Portrait  (C : Smooth skin tones)
For nice skin tones. The image look s softer. Effective for close-ups 
of women or children.
By changing the [ Color tone] (p.68), you can adjust the skin tone.
R Landscape ( C: Vivid blues and greens)
For vivid blues and greens, and  very sharp and crisp images. 
Effective for impressive landscapes.
A  Selecting a Picture StyleN
Picture Style Effects
You can also use the [ 2 Picture Style ] menu to select the Picture Style. 
						

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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  User Def. 1-3
You can register a basic style such as [ Portrait], [Landscape], a 
Picture Style file, etc., and adjust it as desired (p.70). Any User-
Defined Picture Style which has not been set will have the same 
settings as the Standard Picture Style.
The symbols on the top of the Picture Style selection screen refer to parameters 
such as [
Sharpness] and [Contrast]. The numerals indicate the parameter 
settings, such as [
Sharpness] and [Contrast], for each Picture Style.  
Symbols
About the Symbols
Black-and-white images shot in JPEG cannot be reverted to color. If 
you want to later shoot pictures in color, make sure the 
[ Monochrome ] setting has been canceled. When [ Monochrome] is 
selected, < 0> will appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
g Sharpness
h Contrast
i
Saturation
j
Color tone
k
Filter effect (Monochrome)
l
Toning effect (Monochrome) 
						

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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 >.
 Press the < M> button to save the 
adjusted parameter. The Picture Style 
selection screen will reappear.
 Any settings different from the default 
will be displayed in blue.
Parameter Settings and Effects
A  Customizing a Picture StyleN
g Sharpness  0: Less sharp outline +7: Sharp outline
h  Contrast -4: Low contrast +4: High contrast
i Saturation -4: Low saturation+4: High saturation
j Color tone-4: Reddish skin tone+4: Yellowish skin tone 
						

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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 ] [B:Blue ] [P:Purple ] 
[G:Green ].
Monochrome Adjustment
By selecting [ Default set.] in step 3, you can revert the respective 
Picture Style to its default parameter settings.
 To shoot with the Picture Style you modified, follow step 2 on the 
preceding page to select the modified Picture Style and then shoot.
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.
Increasing the [ Contrast] 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 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 press the < B> 
button.
3Press < 0>.
With [ Picture Style] selected, press 
< 0 >.
4Select the base Picture Style.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select the base 
Picture Style, then press < 0>.

To adjust the parameters of a Picture 
Style which has been registered to the 
camera with the provided software, 
select the Picture Style here.
5Select a parameter.
 Select a parameter such as 
[Sharpness ], then press < 0>.
A  Registering a Picture StyleN