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Creative Shooting
In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, 
most functions are set automatically and cannot be 
changed. In the < d> (Program AE) mode, you can set 
various functions and be more creative.
  In the < d> mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and 
aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure.
  The difference between the Basic Zone modes and < d> is 
explained on page 232.
  The functions explained in this chapter can also be used in 
the < s>, < f >, and < a> modes explained in Chapter 
4.
  The  M mark shown on the right of the page title indicates 
that the function is available only in Creative Zone modes 
(p.22).
*< d> stands for Program.
* AE  stands for Auto Exposure.
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The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit 
the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Focus the subject.
  Look through the viewfinder and aim 
the selected AF point over the 
subject. Then press the shutter button 
halfway.
XThe dot inside the AF point achieving 
focus lights briefly in red, and the 
focus confirmation light < o> in the 
viewfinder’s bottom right lights (with 
One Shot AF).
XThe shutter speed and aperture will 
be set automatically and displayed in 
the viewfinder.
3Check the display.
  A standard exposure will be obtained 
as long as the shutter speed and 
aperture display do not blink.
4Take the picture.
 Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
d: Program AE
If you use a TS-E lens to  shift the lens vertically or use an Extension Tube, 
the standard exposure migh t not be obtained or an irregular exposure may 
result.
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d: Program AE
  Change the ISO speed or use the built-in flash.
To match the subject and ambient li ghting level, you can change the 
ISO speed (p.77) or use the bu ilt-in flash (p.88). In the  mode, 
the built-in flash will not fire auto matically. So under low light, press 
the < I> (Flash) button to pop up the built-in flash. (You can also pop 
up the built-in flash by selecting the < s> icon on the Quick Control 
screen.)
  The program can be shifted. (Program shift)
After pressing the shutter button halfway, turn the < 6> dial to 
change the shutter speed and aper ture setting combination 
(program). Program shift is cancel ed automatically after the picture 
is taken. Program shift is not possible with flash.
Shooting Tips
  If the “ 30” shutter speed and  the maximum aperture 
blink, it indicates undere xposure. Increase the ISO 
speed or use flash.
  If the “ 4000” shutter speed and the minimum aperture 
blink, it indicates overex posure. Decrease the ISO 
speed.
Differences Between < d> and < 1> (Full Auto)With , many functions such the AF  mode, drive mode, and built-in 
flash are set automatically to prevent  spoiled shots. The functions you can 
set are limited. With < d>, only the shutter spee d and aperture are set 
automatically. You can free ly set the AF mode, drive mode, built-in flash, 
and other functions (p.232).
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You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten image-
recording quality settings are provided:  73, 83 , 74 , 84 , 7a, 
8a , b , c, 1 , 1+73 .
1Select [Quality].
 Under the [ 1] tab, select [Quality ], 
then press < 0>.
X[Quality ] will appear.
2Select the image-recording 
quality.
 The respective quality’s pixel count 
and number of possible shots will be 
displayed to help you select the 
desired quality. Then press < 0>.
* Figures for the file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst are based on 
Canon’s 4GB test card and testing standar ds (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style). 
These figures will vary depending on the subject, card brand, ISO speed, Picture 
Style, Custom Functions, and other settings.
3  Setting the Image-recording Quality
Pixel count
Possible shots
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)
QualityPixels Recorded
(megapixels)File Size (MB)PossibleShotsMaximum  Burst
73High
quality
JPEG
Approx. 12.2 (12.2M)4.4830830
832.216001600
74MediumqualityApprox. 6.3 (6.3M)2.614001400
841.426302630
7a
Low
quality
Approx. 3.4 (3.4M)1.721302130
8a0.940604060
bApprox. 2.5
(2.5M)1.228802880
cApprox. 0.35  (0.35M)0.31128011 2 8 0
1High 
qualityApprox. 12.2 (12.2M)16.72105
1 +7316.7+4.41701
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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
 I want to select the image-reco rding quality matching the paper 
size for printing. Refer to the diagram on the left when 
choosing the image-recording quality. If 
you want to crop the image, selecting a 
higher quality (more pixels) such as 73 , 
83 , 1 , or 1 +73  is recommended.
b  is suitable for playing the images on a 
digital photo frame.  c is suitable for 
emailing the image or using it on a Web 
site.
  What’s the difference between 
7 and 8?
It indicates a different image quality due to a different compression 
rate. Even with the same number of pixels, the 
7 image has higher 
image quality. If 
8 is selected, the image quality will be slightly lower, 
but more images can be saved to the card. Both  b and  c have  7 
(Fine) quality.
  I could take more shots than the number of possible shots 
indicated.
Depending on the shooting conditions, you may be able to take 
more shots than was indicated. It mi ght also be fewer than indicated.  
The number of possible shots displayed is only approximate.
  Does the camera display the maximum burst?
The maximum burst is displayed in  the viewfinder’s right side. Since 
it is only a single-digit indicator  0 - 9, any number higher than 9 will 
be displayed only as “ 9.” Note that this number will also be displayed 
even when no card is installed in th e camera. Be careful not to shoot 
without a card in the camera.
  When should I use 
1?1 images require processing with  your computer. For details, see 
“About 
1” and “About 1+73” on the next page.
FAQ
Paper size
A3 (42x29.7cm/16.5x11.7in.)
A4 (29.7x21cm/ 11.7x8.3in.)
17.8x12.7cm/7.0x5.0in.
14.8x10cm/5.8x3.9in.
12.7x8.9cm/5.0x3.5in.73
83
1
1+73
74
84
7a
8ab
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1 is the raw image data before it is made into  73 or other images. 
Although  1 images require software like Digital Photo Professional 
(provided, p.270) so they can be disp layed on the computer, they also 
offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with  1. 1  is 
effective when you want to precisely  adjust the image yourself or shoot 
an important subject.
1 +73  records both a  1 and  73 image with a single shot. The 
two images are saved to the card  simultaneously. The two images will 
be saved in the same folder with the same file numbers (file extension \
.JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for RAW).  73 images can be viewed or 
printed even with a computer which does not have the software 
provided with the camera installed.
About  1
About 1+73
0001 . JPG 0001 . CR2
File number File extension
1 image
73 image
Commercially-available software might  not be able to display RAW images. 
Using the provided software is recommended.
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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.78).
1Press the  button.
X[ISO speed ] will appear.
2Set the ISO speed.
 Press the < U> key or turn the 
< 6 > dial to select the desired ISO 
speed, then press < 0>.
  With [ AUTO ] selected, the ISO speed 
will be set automatically (p.78).
ISO Speed Guide
* High ISO speeds will result in grainier images.
Z : Changing 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.88).400 - 1600Overcast skies or evening time
1600 - 6400Dark indoors or night
  Under [ 7 Custom Functions (C.Fn) ], if [5: Highlight tone priority ] is 
set to [ 1: Enable ], ISO 100 cannot be selected (p.220).
  Shooting in high temperatures may re sult in images that look grainier. 
Long exposures can al so cause irregular colors in the image.
  When you shoot at high ISO speeds,  noise (banding, dots of light, etc.) 
may become noticeable.
Under [ 7 Custom Functions (C.Fn) ], if [9: Flash button function ] is set 
to [1: ISO speed ], you can set the ISO speed with the < D> button.
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If the ISO speed is set to [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: Fixed at ISO 800  for bulb exposures.
*2: Depends on the maxi mum ISO speed limit set.
*3: If fill flash results in ov erexposure, ISO 100 or a hi gher ISO speed will be set.
*4: If bounce flash is used with an external Speedlit e in a Basic Zone (except 
) mode, < d> or  mode, ISO 800 - 1600  (or up to the maximum 
limit) will be set automatically.
*5: Fixed at ISO 400 if th e maximum limit is ISO 400.
For ISO Auto, you can set the maximum IS O speed 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 /7 /C /3/ 4/5 /6Automatically set within ISO 100 - 3200
d /s/ f/ a*1/8Automatically set within ISO 100 - 6400*2
2Fixed at ISO 100
With flashFixed at ISO 800*3*4*5
3  Setting the Maximum ISO Speed for ISO Auto N
 When [AUTO] is set, the ISO speed is  indicated in whole-stop 
increments. However, the  ISO speed is actually set in finer increments. 
Therefore, in the image’s shooting in formation (p.198), you may find an 
ISO speed like 125 or 640 di splayed as the ISO speed.
  In the < 2> mode, the ISO speed shown in the table is actually used 
even if ISO 100 is not displayed.
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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics 
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>.
XThe Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
  Select a Picture Style, then press 
.
XThe 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. Good for close-up 
portraits. This Picture Style is also selected automatically when the 
Mode Dial is set to < 2>.
By changing the [ Color tone] (p.111), you can adjust the skin tone.
R Landscape
For vivid blues and greens, and  very sharp and crisp images. 
Effective for impressive landscape s. This Picture Style is also 
selected automatically when the Mode Dial is set to < 3>.
A  Selecting the Subject’s Optimal Image CharacteristicsN
Picture Style Characteristics
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SNeutral
This Picture Style is for users wh o prefer to process images with 
their computer. For natural colors and subdued images.
U Faithful
This Picture Style is for users wh o prefer to process images with 
their computer. When the subj ect is captured under a color 
temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match 
the subject’s color. The image looks dull and subdued.
V Monochrome
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.113). Any User 
Defined Picture Style which has not been set will have the same 
default settings as the [ Standard] Picture Style.
Monochrome images shot  in an image-recording quality other than 
1  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 set,  will appear in the viewfinder.
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