Canon Pro 1 Manual

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Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings
Changing the Resolution and Compression
You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) 
settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. To 
record the CCD output without compression, select the RAW file 
format (p. 60).
* Paper sizes vary according to region. (The icons in the parentheses appear on the display panel.)
Mode Dial              
Resolution Purpose
()
Large 3264 x 2448 pixels
High
Low • Print A4 size* 210 x...

Changing the Resolution and Compression (continued)
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zMovies can be shot with the following resolution.
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels
320 x 240 pixels
160 x 120 pixels
1Press the FUNC. button.
2Select  * (Compression) or  L* 
(Resolution) using the  S or  T
arrow on the omni selector.
* The current setting is displayed.
3Select the compression or resolution you wish to set 
using the main dial or the  W or  X arrow on the omni 
selector.
z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by...

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Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings
zSee  Image File Sizes (Estimated)  (p. 192).
z See  CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)
(p. 191).
z The resolution and compression settings are affected by the 
shooting mode selection as follows (only the resolution in   
mode).
Initial 
Shooting  Mode Next Shooting Mode
Resolution and 
Compression after Change
        
     Settings change to those of 
the next mode.
    Settings do not change.           Settings change to those of...

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Changing the File Format
The recording file format can be switched to the RAW format before 
shooting the image.
With the standard JPEG file format, the camera processes images 
after capturing them to produce optimal results. The JPEG format 
compresses images so that more can be stored on a single CF card. 
However, the compression is irreversible, meaning that the original 
image data cannot be recovered after processing.
In contrast, the RAW format records the image data as captured by 
the...

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Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings
1Press the FUNC. button.
2Select L* (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) or 
L* (Display Panel) using the  S or  T
arrow on the omni selector.
* The current setting is displayed.
3Select RAW (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) or (r) (Display Panel)using the main dial or the  W or  X arrow on the omni 
selector.
z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing 
the shutter button. The previous screen will appear again, once the 
image is shot.
4Press the...

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 Using the Built-In Flash
Use the flash according to the guidelines below. (In Movie mode, the 
flash cannot be used.)
* No icon appears on the display panel.• For information on the external flash, see page 171.
Mode Dial            
* Auto with red-eye 
reduction The flash fires automatically as required by 
the lighting level, and the red-eye 
reduction lamp fires each time the main 
flash fires.
*Auto The flash fires automatically as required by 
the lighting level.
* Flash on with red-
eye...

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Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings
2Shoot the image.zThe flash will fire if the built-in flash pops up automatically (Flash 
Pop-up function) and   appears on the LCD monitor (or in the 
viewfinder) when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
z Shooting procedures are the same as for the   mode (p. 53).
z The flash fires with automatic adjustments when [Flash Adjust] is 
set to [Auto] in the Rec. menu. When shooting in  M mode, or with 
[Flash Adjust] set to [Manual], the flash fires with...

        Using the Built-In Flash (continued)
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Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function
The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark 
areas. This reduces light reflecting back from the eyes and making 
them appear red.
Setting the Slow Synchro
You can shoot images using the slow synchro function when the 
camera flashes. This helps brighten up dark backgrounds when 
shooting night scenes or with indoor lighting conditions.
Mode Dial            
1In the [  (Rec.)] menu, set [Red-eye] to...

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Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings
Using the Built-In Flash with the Flash Pop-up 
Function Off
Mode Dial    
1In the [  (Rec.)] menu, set [Flash Pop-up] to [Off].
2When you wish to fire the flash, pop up the built-in 
flash by pressing the   button.
z  appears on the display panel and LCD monitor (or in the 
viewfinder) and the flash fires when the shutter button is pressed 
fully.
z When you do not want the flash to fire, press the built-in flash 
down until it clicks.  appears on the...

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 Portrait Mode
Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the 
background to blur.
 Landscape Mode
Use this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes.
1Turn the mode dial 
to .
Shooting procedures are 
the same as for the   
mode (p. 53).
z See page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode.
z To best achieve the effect of the background gradually fading, 
compose the image so that the upper half of the subject’s body 
fills most of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
z The...