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 297 mm (8.3 x 
11.7 in.) or larger prints
• Print letter size* 216 x 279 mm 
(8.5 x 11 in.) or larger prints
()
Medium 1 2272 x 1704 pixels
()
Medium 2 1600 x 1200 pixels • Print postcard size 148 x 100 mm 
(6 x 4 in.) prints
• Print L size 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x  3.5 in.) prints
()
Medium 3 1024 x 768 pixels • Print card size 86 x 54 mm (3.4 x 
2.1 in.) prints
()
Small  640 x 480 pixels • Send images as e-mail 
attachments
• Shoot more images
Compression
Display Panel/LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder Display Indication Quality Purpose
Superfine High
Normal Shoot higher 
quality images
Fine Shoot normal 
quality images
Normal Shoot more 
images  
						

							
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 pressing 
the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image 
is shot.
4Press the FUNC. button or click the main dial.
5Shoot the image.
Resolution (Excluding  )Compression
Number of 
shots remaining 
(Only displayed 
when the 
resolution, 
compression or 
file format is 
selected)  
						

							
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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  the next mode.
      Settings do not change.           Settings change to those of  the next mode.
e.g. 1 : When the shooting mode is changed from   to  M,
the resolution and compression will restore the values 
set in  M mode.
e.g. 2 : When the shooting mode is changed from  P to  Tv, the 
resolution and compression retain the same values set 
in P mode.  
						

							
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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 camera’s CCD without further processing. RAW images are 
compressed, but the compression is reversible* so that a high-
quality image can be obtained from the decompressed file without 
any loss of image quality. In addition, although a RAW file is larger 
than an equivalent JPEG file, it is still only approximately one-
quarter the size* of an uncompressed RGB TIFF format file, making 
it relatively compact.
With standard uncompressed file formats, such as RGB TIFF, 
images are processed in the camera and require further processing 
by retouching software to adjust the image parameters, which 
reduces image quality. With the RAW format, however, the original 
data can be used in special software** to adjust the image 
parameters (white balance, contrast, sharpness and saturation) 
making it possible to maintain the image quality while making 
changes. The resolution (3264 x 2448) and compression settings 
cannot be adjusted for these images.
* As measured by Canon’s testing standard.
** The bundled software can be used to open or adjust the parameters of  images recorded in the RAW file format. Please consult the  Software 
Starter Guide  for details.
Mode Dial
      
						

							
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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 FUNC. button or click the main dial.
zImages shot in the JPEG format can also be changed to the 
RAW format while they are displayed right after shooting (p. 55).  
						

							
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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 reduction The red-eye reduction lamp and the flash 
always fire.
Flash on The flash always fires.
Flash off The flash does not fire.
1Press the   button to switch 
between flash modes.
zThe selected flash mode appears on the 
display panel and the LCD monitor (or in 
the viewfinder).
z You can switch between settings by 
pressing the   button.
When the red-eye reduction function is 
on (p. 64)
When the red-eye reduction function is 
off (p. 64)
Some settings are not available with 
certain shooting modes (p. 202).  
						

							
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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 the manually 
set adjustments.
z You can turn off the Flash Pop-up function and manually open 
the built-in flash only when you need it (p. 65).
z Be sure to close the built-in flash after use.
z The flash fires twice. A pre-flash will fire and will be followed by 
the main flash. The pre-flash is used by the camera to obtain the 
subject’s exposure data so that the main flash can be set to the 
optimal intensity for the shot.
z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/250 
second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 
1/250 second if a faster speed is selected.
z The built-in flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to 
charge in some cases. Actual times will vary according to usage 
and the battery charge.
z Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.
z The flash exposure and the flash output can be changed (p. 107).
z The flash setting is saved when the camera is turned off in the  P,
Tv ,Av  and  M shooting modes.  
						

							
        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 [On].z  appears on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).
z When shooting with the red-eye reduction function, the subjects 
must look right at the red-eye reduction lamp for this mode to be 
effective. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp. Even 
better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a 
wide angle, increasing the lighting in indoor settings or 
approaching closer to the subject.
Mode Dial
1In the [  (Rec.)] menu, set [Slow Synchro] to [On].
zWhen shooting with a high ISO sensitivity while using the built-in 
flash, there is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you 
are to the subject.
z When shooting with [Slow Synchro] set to [On], we recommend 
the use of a tripod to prevent camera shake.  
						

							
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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 display panel and the LCD 
monitor (or in the viewfinder).  
						

							
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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 background gets increasingly indistinct the more you adjust 
the focal length toward telephoto.
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 Since a slow shutter speed is often selected in   mode, use a 
tripod to shoot if the   (camera shake warning) icon appears 
on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).