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In the Basic Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF 
point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, 
the camera sometimes may not focus the subject you want. 
With the < d> (Program AE), < s>, < f >, and < a> modes, you can 
select one AF point to focus where you want.
1Press the < S> button. (9 )
X The selected AF point is indicated on 
the LCD monitor and in the 
viewfinder.
  When all AF points light up, automatic 
AF point selection will be set.
2Select the AF point.
 Press the < S> key to select the AF 
point.
  While looking at the viewfinder, you 
can select the AF point by turning the 
 dial until the desired AF point 
flashes in red.
  Pressing < 0> toggles the AF point 
selection between the center AF point 
and automatic AF point selection.
3Focus the subject.
  Aim the selected AF point over the 
subject and press the shutter button 
halfway to focus.
S Selecting the AF Point N  
						

							
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 When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus 
the eyes.
If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will 
remain sharp.
  If it is difficult to focus, sel ect and use the center AF point.
The center AF point focuses the best among the seven AF points.
 To make it easier to focus a moving subject, set the camera to 
automatic AF point selection and AI Servo AF.
First use the center AF point to focus. If the subject moves away 
from the center AF point, the other AF points will continue to focus-
track the subject automatically.
1Set the lens focus  mode switch to 
.
2Focus the subject.
  Focus by turning the lens focusing 
ring until the subject looks sharp in 
the viewfinder.
Shooting Tips
Manual Focusing
Focusing ring
  If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the AF 
point achieving focus flashes briefly and the focus confirmation light 
 in the viewfinder will light.
   stands for Auto Focus. < MF> stands for Manual Focus.  
						

							
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You can shoot up to about 3 shots per sec. This is effective for shooting your child running toward you and capturing the different facial expressions.
1Press the  button.
2Select < i>.
  Press the < U> key to select < i>, 
then press < 0>.
 
The continuous shooting speed will 
vary depending on the image-recording 
quality that has been set (p.64).
JPEG : Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.1 : Max. approx. 1.5 shots/sec.
1+73 : Max. approx. 1.5 shots/sec.
3Take the picture.
 The camera shoots continuously 
while you hold down the shutter 
button fully.
  Also set the AF mode matching the subject.
For moving subject
When AI Servo AF is set, focusing will be continuous during 
continuous shooting.
For still subjects
When One-Shot AF is set, the came ra will focus only once during 
continuous shooting.
  Flash can also be used.
Since the flash will require rechar ging time, the continuous shooting 
speed will be slower.
i  Continuous Shooting N
Shooting Tips
 If the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [High ISO speed noise 
reduction] (p.155) is set to [1: On], continuous shooting will not be possible.  In the AI Servo AF mode, the continuous shooting speed may become 
slightly slower depending on the  subject and the lens used.  
						

							
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You can select the pixel count (approx. 10.1, 5.3, or 2.5 megapixels) and the image quality.
1Select [Quality].
 Under the [ 1] tab, select [ Quality], 
then press < 0>.
X [Quality ] will appear.
2Select the image-recording quality.
 For your reference, the respective quality’s 
megapixel count (
***M), image size in 
pixels (****x****), and the number of possible 
shots 
[***] will be displayed. Select the 
desired quality, then press <
0>. In the Basic Zone modes, 1 and 
1 +73 will not be displayed as an option.
 A different image-recording quality can be 
set separately for the Basic Zone modes 
and Creative Zone modes.
* Based on Canon’s testing standards with a 2GB card, ISO 100, and 
Standard Picture Style.
* 
The file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst will vary depending  on the subject, card brand, ISO speed, Custom Functions, and other settings.
*  Depending on the image-recording quality  (p.63), the continuous 
shooting speed will vary.
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings
QualityPixelsFile Size
(Approx. MB)Possible  ShotsMaximum  Burst
73High 
quality
JPEG
Approx. 10.1 
megapixels (10M)3.8514514
832.098298274Medium qualityApprox. 5.3 
megapixels (5.3M)2.3859859
841.216301630
76Low 
qualityApprox. 2.5 
megapixels (2.5M)1.314741474860.728162816
1High qualityApprox. 10.1 
megapixels (10M)9.81995
1+739.8+3.81434  
						

							
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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
 I want to select the 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.
  What’s the difference between 
7 and 8?
It indicates a different image qualit y 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.
  I took more shots than the number of possible shots indicated.
Depending on the shooting conditi ons, you may be able to take 
more shots than was indicated. Or, you might be able to take fewer 
shots than indicated. The possib le shots displayed is only an 
estimate.
  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 the camera. Be careful not to shoot 
without a card in the camera.
  When do I use the 
1 mode?
1  images require processing with your personal computer. For 
details, see “About  1” and “About  1+73 ” on the next page.
Other than  1, the images will be in the JPEG type commonly used 
by digital cameras.
FAQ
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Paper size
A3 (42x29.7cm/16.5x11.7in.)73
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1
1
+73
A4 (29.7x21cm/ 11.7x8.3in.)
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17.8x12.7cm/7.0x5.0in.
14.8x10cm/5.8x3.9in.  
						

							
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1 is the raw data before it is made into a  73 or other images. 
Although  1 images require software li ke Digital Photo Professional 
(provided) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer 
flexibility for image adjustments possible only with  1. 1  is effective 
when you want to precisely create your own art or shoot an important 
subject.
For example, with a  1 image, you can use the provided software to 
create various versions of the same image having a different Picture 
Style. Also, if you took the pictur e with the wrong white balance (p.90), 
you can change the white balance wi thout degrading the image quality.
Note that  1 images will not work with dire ct printing or print ordering 
(DPOF).
1 +73  records both a  1 and  73 image with a single shot. The 
two images are saved to the card. Since the  73 image is recorded as a 
processed image, you can view it as  is on a personal computer without 
the bundled software or print it as is. With  1+73 , the two images are 
saved with the same file number in  the same folder. You can distinguish 
between them with the image type or extension. The  1 image’s 
extension is “CR2,” and the  73 image’s extension is “JPG.”
About  1
About 1+73
File number
File extension
0001 . JPG 0001 . CR2
1  image
73  image
The Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.156) will not work with  1 and  1+73  
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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject.
1Press the  button.
X[Picture Style ] will appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
 Press the < V> key to select the 
Picture Style, then press < 0>.
3Take the picture.
  Focus and press the shutter button 
completely. The picture will be taken 
with the selected Picture Style 
applied.
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 l ooks slightly sharp and crisp. 
Effective for close-ups of women or  children. This Picture Style is 
also selected automatically when the Mode Dial is set to < 2>.
By changing the [ Color tone] (p.83), 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>.
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S Neutral
This is for users who prefer to  process images with their personal 
computer. For natural colors and subdued images.
U  Faithful
This is for users who prefer to  process images with their personal 
computer. When the subject is captured under a color temperature 
of 5200K, the color is adjusted colori metrically to match the subject’s 
color. The image is dull and subdued.
V  Monochrome
For black-and-white images.
W  User Def. 1-3
You can register your own Picture Style settings for [ Portrait], 
[ Landscape ], etc. (p.85) Any User Defined Picture Style which has 
not been set will have the same settings as the Standard Picture 
Style.
Other than with  1, the black-and-white image 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 
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4
More AdvancedTechniques
This chapter builds on the previous chapter and 
introduces more ways  to shoot creatively.
 The first half of this chapter explains how to use the < s> 
< f >  < 8 > modes on the Mode Dial. Except for 
< 8 >, all the shooting modes can be used in 
combination with the functions introduced in Chapter 3.
  The second half of this chapter, starting with “Changing the 
Metering Mode” explains the methods to adjust the 
exposure and the Picture Styles. All the functions 
introduced in this chapter can also be used with the < d> 
(Program AE) mode introduced in Chapter 3.
The pointer icon < > displayed 
together with the shutter speed, aperture 
setting, or exposure compensation 
amount indicates that you can turn the 
 dial to adjust the respective 
setting.
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You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the  
(Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial.
* < s > stands for Time value.
1Set the Mode Dial to < s>.
2Set the desired shutter speed.
 See “Shooting Tips” for advice on 
setting the shutter speed.
  Turning the < 6> dial to the right 
sets a faster shutter speed, and 
turning it to the left sets a slower one.
3Take the picture.
  When you focus and press the 
shutter button completely, the picture 
will be taken at the selected shutter 
speed.
s: Action Shots
Frozen action
(Fast shutter speed) Blurred action
(Slow shutter speed)
About the Shutter Speed Display
The LCD monitor displays the shutter speed as a fraction. However, the 
viewfinder displays only the denominator. Also, “ 05” indicates 0.5 sec. and 
“ 15 ” is 15 sec.