Canon Pro 1 Manual

							
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Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects
 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed 
and Aperture
You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a 
particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other 
images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically.
1Turn the mode dial to M.zThe shutter speed and aperture value will show 
on the display panel and LCD monitor (or in the 
viewfinder).
2Click the main dial and select a 
setting content (shutter speed or 
aperture value).
zClicking the main dial switches between 
the shutter speed and the aperture value 
setting.
3Turn the main dial and select a 
shutter speed or an aperture 
value.
zIf you adjust the zoom after you set the shutter speed/aperture 
value, the aperture value is sometimes changed according to the 
zoom position.
4Shoot the image.
zWhen you press the shutter button 
halfway, the exposure compensation bar 
appears on the display panel and a 
number on the LCD monitor (or in the 
viewfinder) indicates the difference 
between standard exposure* and the 
selected exposure. If the difference is 
more than 2 stops, the LCD monitor (or 
viewfinder) shows a red “-2” or “+2”.
* The standard exposure is calculated by the 
AE function according to the selected 
metering method.
Displays in red  
						

							
        Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture (continued)
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zSee page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode.
z For the correlation between aperture value and shutter speed, 
see page 84.
z If you wish to change the exposure, adjust the shutter speed or 
the aperture using the main dial.
z The brightness of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) matches the 
selected shutter speed and aperture value. If you select a fast 
shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place, set the flash to 
 (Flash on with red-eye reduction) or   (Flash on), or affix 
an external flash to the camera and then the LCD monitor will 
always brighten.  
						

							
89
Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects
 Selecting an AF Frame
The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the 
camera focuses and can be set manually to the desired area. This is 
convenient for focusing accurately on an off-center subject to obtain 
the composition you desire.
However, the AF frame is fixed to center-point when the digital zoom 
is used, even if you previously set the AF frame to the position you 
desire.
Mode Dial    
1Press the   button.zThe AF frame appears in green on the 
LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).
2Move the AF frame to the desired 
area using the  S,T ,W  or  X
arrow on the omni selector.
3Press the   button.z You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame 
by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the   button.
z The AF frame will move back to its original position (Center) if 
you hold down the   button.
z The AF frame can also be moved in the macro mode.
z The AF frame can be set in both the macro mode and the 
standard mode.
z The AF frame cannot be moved in the super macro mode and 
while the manual focus is being used (p. 114).
z When the Spot AE Point is selected as the light metering mode, 
you can use the selected AF frame as the Spot AE Point (p. 90).
z For an explanation of the AF frame colors, please refer to 
page 41.
z Auto focusing may become slower after the AF frame is moved.  
						

							
90
 Switching between Light Metering 
Modes
Evaluative Metering is the default light metering mode. This can be 
switched to another metering mode.
Mode Dial    
Evaluative Metering Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, 
including backlit scenes. The camera divides 
images into several zones for light metering. 
The camera evaluates the complex lighting 
conditions, such as the position of the subject, 
the brightness, the background, the direct 
light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the 
settings to the correct exposure for the main 
subject.
Center-Weighted 
Averaging Averages the exposure from the entire image, 
but places more weight on the subject at the 
center.
Spot AE 
Point Center
Meters the area within the spot AE point frame 
at the center of the LCD monitor (or 
viewfinder). Use this mode when the subject is 
backlit or surrounded by bright light.
AF Point Meters the spot AF point corresponding to the 
AF frame.  
						

							
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Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects
1Press the   button to select the 
metering mode.
zEach press of the   button changes 
the metering mode as follows.
z The icon of the currently selected light 
metering mode appears on the display 
panel and LCD monitor (or in the 
viewfinder).
If you have selected  (Spot AE Point), 
go to step 2.
If you have selected  (Evaluative 
Metering) or  (Center- Weighted 
Averaging), shoot the image.
2In the [  (Rec.)] menu, select 
[Spot AE Point].
z See  Selecting Menus and Settings
(p. 44).
3Select the [Center] or [AF Point] 
option, then press the MENU 
button.
z When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], 
the spot AE point frame appears at the 
center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
When [Spot AE Point] is set to [AF Point], 
it appears inside the AF frame.
 (Evaluative 
Metering) (Center-Weighted 
Averaging)
 (Spot AE Point)
e.g. Center
Spot AE Point Frame  
						

							
92
 Adjusting the Exposure
Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the 
subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright 
background.
Mode Dial         
1Press  ( S on the omni selector).zThe exposure compensation bar appears on the display panel and 
LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).
2Select a setting using the main 
dial or the  W or  X arrow on the 
omni selector.
z The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops 
in the range of –2EV to +2EV.
z You can shoot the image right after 
selecting settings by pressing the shutter 
button. The menu displays again after the 
shot, allowing you to change the settings 
easily.
3Press   or click the main dial.zTo cancel the exposure compensation, return the setting to  .  
						

							
93
Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects
 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the 
camera reproduces colors more accurately.
The icons in parentheses are the ones on the display panel. (Shown only 
when there is a difference between the display panel icon and LCD monitor/
viewfinder icon.)
Mode Dial        
AWB ( ) Auto
Settings are automatically set by the camera
Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day
CloudyFor recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies
Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-
wavelength fluorescent lighting
Fluorescent For recording under warm-white, cool-white or 
warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting
() Fluorescent 
H For recording under daylight fluorescent, or 
daylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelength 
fluorescent lighting
() Flash For flash photography
() Custom1 For setting a custom value with a white sheet of 
paper, etc., to obtain the optimal white balance 
for the conditions. There are two custom values: 
custom1 and custom2.
()Custom2
1Press WB (
T on the omni selector).zThe current white balance mode will appear on the display panel 
and the white balance setting menu will appear on the LCD 
monitor (or in the viewfinder).  
						

							
        Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) (continued)
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Setting a Custom White Balance
You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for 
the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject 
such as a white piece of paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card. 
You can set two different custom settings. Shoot after reading the 
white balance data in   (Custom1) or   (Custom2) in the 
following cases since the white balance may not be correctly 
adjusted in   (Auto):• Shooting close-ups
• Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest)
• Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp)
2Select the desired setting using 
the main dial or the  W or  X arrow 
on the omni selector.
z Please see below regarding the   
custom setting.
z You can shoot the image right after 
selecting settings by pressing the shutter 
button. The menu displays again after the 
shot, allowing you to change the settings 
easily.
3Press   or click the main dial.
zThe white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is 
set to   (Sepia) or   (B/W).
1Press WB ( T on the omni selector).
zThe current white balance mode will appear on the display panel 
and the white balance setting menu will appear on the LCD 
monitor (or in the viewfinder).  
						

							
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Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects
2Select   (Custom1) or   
(Custom2) using the main dial or 
the W or  X arrow on the omni 
selector.
3Aim the camera at the white paper or cloth, or gray 
card and press the SET button.
z Aim the camera so that the white paper or cloth, or gray card, 
completely fills the frame on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) 
before pressing the  SET button. When you press the  SET button, 
the camera reads the white balance data.
z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing 
the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, 
allowing you to change the settings easily.
4Press   or click the main dial.
zTo set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to 
select the  P shooting mode and set the exposure compensation 
and flash exposure compensation to zero (±0). The correct white 
balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect 
(image is completely black or white).
z You should also zoom to the maximum telephoto setting. Also, 
the digital zoom should be set to [Off].
z Since the white balance data cannot be read in   mode, preset 
the white balance in another shooting mode first before selecting 
 mode.
z Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance 
data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be 
set. Especially the following should not be changed.
•Flash
Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires 
when reading the white balance data with the flash set to   
or  , make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot.
• ISO Speed
z The custom white balance setting is not canceled even if settings 
are reset to default settings (p. 52).  
						

							
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 Changing the Photo Effect
You can shoot with different photo effects.
The icons in parentheses are the ones on the display panel.
Mode Dial        
() Photo Effect Off Records with no effect.
() Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color 
saturation to record in bold color.
() Neutral Tones down the contrast and color 
saturation to record neutral hues.
() Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines.
() Sepia Records in sepia tones.
() B/W Records in black and white.
() Custom Effect You can freely set the contrast, 
sharpness and color saturation.
1Press the FUNC. button and 
select * (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) or 
*(Display Panel) using the  S
or T arrow on the omni selector.
* The current setting is displayed.zThe Photo Effect setting menu appears 
on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).
2Select the desired setting using 
the main dial or the  W or  X arrow 
on the omni selector.
When   is selectedA screen allowing you to set the contrast, 
sharpness and color saturation appears 
when you press the  SET button.