Canon Mark 3 User Manual

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Image Settings
This chapter explains the settings for shooting digital 
images: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture 
Styles, white balance, and color space.
When the camera is ready to shoot, you can press the  
button to see the image settings. (p.186)  

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You can set the image size (recorded pixels), image type (JPEG, RAW, sRAW), and JPEG quality (compression rate).
3/4 /5 /6  will record the image in the JPEG. In the  1/9  mode, 
the image will require processing with the software provided.  9 is a 
small RAW image which is one-fourth  (approx. 5.2 megapixels) the size 
of a normal RAW image. 
Also, RAW/sRAW and JPEG images can be recorded at the same time 
on the memory card.
1Press the < B> button. (9 )
  Press the < B> button once or 
twice to...

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Setting the Image-recording Quality
 The number of possible shots and maximum burst apply to a 2GB CF card 
based on Canon’s testing standards. Figu res in parentheses apply to an Ultra 
DMA (UDMA) 2GB CF card based on Canon’s testing standards.
 
The file size, number of possible shots, and  maximum burst during continuous shooting are 
based on Canon’s testing standards (JPEG quality:  8, ISO 100, Picture Style: Standard). 
 Check the viewfinder or top LCD panel for the current number of possible...

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Setting the Image-recording Quality
The RAW image is the data output by the image sensor and converted 
to digital data which is recorded on the memory card as is. The RAW 
image is transferred to a personal computer where software (provided) 
is used to adjust the image as needed. From the RAW image, the 
software can develop and generate the adjusted image in the desired 
type such as JPEG or TIFF.  
This is a small RAW image which is one-fourth (approx. 5.2 
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Setting the Image-recording Quality
The image-recording quality (compression rate) can be set for each image size 3/4 /5 /6 .
1 Select [JPEG quality].
  Under the [ 2] tab, select [ JPEG 
quality ], then press < 0>.
2 Select the image size.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
image size, then press < 0>.
3Set the desired quality 
(compression rate).
  Turn the < 5> dial to select setting, 
then press < 0>.
  The higher the number, the higher the 
quality will be (lower compression).
  For 6 - 10, <...

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The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. A higher 
ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light. Therefore, a 
high ISO speed is suited for low light and moving subjects. However, 
the image may look more coarse with noise, etc. On the other hand, a 
low ISO speed is not suited for low light or action shots, but the image 
will look finer.
The camera can be set between ISO 100 and 1600 in 1/3-stop 
increments.
1Press the < Z> button. (9 )
X The current ISO speed...

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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.
 When the camera is ready to shoot, 
press the < A> button.
X The Picture Style screen will appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a Picture 
Style, then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style will take effect and 
the camera will be ready to shoot.
  Standard
The image looks vivid and sharp.
  Portrait
For nice skin tones. The  image looks...

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A Selecting a Picture Style
 Monochrome
For black-and-white images.
  User Def. 1-3
You can select a base Picture Style such as [ Portrait] or 
[ Landscape ], adjust its parameters as  desired and register it under 
[ User Def. 1 ] to [User Def. 3 ]. Any User Defined Picture Style which 
has not been set will have the same settings as the Standard Picture 
Style.
The symbols on the upper right of the Picture Style selection screen 
refer to parameters such as [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ]. The...

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You can customize the Picture Style by adjusting the individual 
parameters like [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ]. To customize 
[Monochrome ], see the next page.
1Press the  button.
2Select a Picture Style.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select a Picture 
Style, then press the < B> button.
3Select a parameter.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select a 
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...

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A Customizing the Picture Style
For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect] and [Toning effect ] in 
addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast ].
[Filter effect]
With a Filter effect applied to a 
monochrome image, you can make 
white clouds or green trees stand out 
more. 
[Toning 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]....