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a Shooting Close-ups 
When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the 
<4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a 
macro lens (sold separately). 
4 Shooting Tips 
• Use a simple background. 
A simple background makes the flower. etc.. stand out better. 
• Move to the subject as close as possible. 
Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses 
have indications such as <•0.25m/0.8ft>. The lens minimum 
focusing distance is measured from the <e> (focal plane) mark on 
the top left of the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the 
subject. the focus confirmation light <•> vnll blink. 
Under low light. the built-in flash will fire. If you are too close to the 
subject and the bottom of the picture looks dark. move away from 
the subject. 
• With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end. 
If you have a zoom lens. using the telephoto end will make the 
subject look larger. 
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IL Shooting Moving Subjects 
To photograph a moving subject, whether It is a child running or a 
moving vehicle, use the <ft," (Sports) mode. 
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a. 
514 
: : Shooting Tips 
• Use a telephoto lens. 
Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. 
• Use the center AF point to focus. 
Aim the center AF point over the subject. then press the shutter 
button halfway to autofocus. During autofocusing, the beeper will 
continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved. the focus 
confirmation light c•> will blink. 
When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button 
completely. If you hold down the shutter button, continuous shooting 
(max. approx. 3.7 shots per sec.) and autofocusing will take effect. 
0 Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinders 
shutter speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the camera steady 
and shoot. 
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N Shooting Portraits at Night 
To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the 
background, use the <gi> (Night Portrait) mode. 
Shooting Tips 
• Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. 
When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide 
night view. Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. 
• Keep the person within 5 meters/16.4 foot from the camera. 
Under low light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to obtain a 
good exposure of the person. The maximum effective distance of the 
built-in flash is 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. 
• Shoot also with <a1> (Scene Intelligent Auto). 
Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also 
with <at > (Scene Intelligent Auto) is recommended. 
• Tell the sublect to keep still even after the flash fires. 
• If you use the self-timer together with flash. the self-timer lamp wad light 
briefly after the picture is taken. 
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g Quick Control 
Example: Portrait mode 
In Basic Zone modes when the shooting 
settings screen is displayed, you can 
press the <E1> button to display the 
Quick Control screen. The table below 
indicates the functions that can be set 
with the Quick Control screen in each 
Basic Zone mode. 
Set the Mode Dial to a Basic Zone mode. 
2 Press the <ID> button. (NO) 
P. The Quick Control screen will appear. 
3 Set the function. 
• Press the <At > key to select a function. (Step not necessary in 
the GST/Cia mode.) 
► The selected function and Feature guide (p.48) will be displayed. 
• Press the <0> key or turn the <(A1> dial to change the setting. 
Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes 
•: Set automatically 0: User selectable 
: Not selectable 
Function 
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0 
Flash off 
• 
0 
• 
• 
Shoal by sentience selecbon (p.66) 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Shoos by ivory or scene type (PM) 
0 
0 
0 
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0 
'Use the <O> key to set the number of continuous shots. 
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Shoot by Ambience Selection 
Except in the <MT> (Scene Intelligent Auto) and <ED> (Flash Off) 
Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting. 
Ambience 
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CD El S In E ilk E 
Ambience Effect 
(1) Standard setting 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
No scene 
(2) VIM 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Low/ Stencterd / Strong 
(3) SON 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Low/ Straw' / Strong 
(4)Warm 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Low / Slandard / Strong 
(5) imam. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
taws Steward / Strong 
lei Cod 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Low/ Standard/ Strong 
(7) Boebtec 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Low / Nleclum / H h 
(a)Dannir 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Low/ Modum / High 
(5) 05000chWee 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Blue/15W /Sege 
1 
Set the Mode Dial to any of the 
following modes: <IM>, <0>, 
iczn ,<5>,<.0„.> or <gi>. 
2 Display the Live View image. 
• With the Live View image displayed, 
you can see the ambience effect. 
• Press the <0> button to switch to 
Live View shooting. 
On the Quick Control screen, 
select the desired ambience. 
• Press the <ID> button (Noy 
• Press the <0, key to select 
[Standard setting]. [Shoot by 
ambience selection] will appear on 
the screen's bottom. 
• Press the <4i., key or tum the  
dial to select the desired ambience. 
IP. The LCD monitor will show how the image 
will look with the selected ambience. 
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Sheet by Ambience Selection 
4 Set the ambience effect. 
• Press the <AT> key to select the 
effect bar so that (Effect( appears at 
the bottom. 
• Press the <0 > key or turn the 
<S> dial to select the desired 
effect. 
5 Take the picture. 
• To shoot while the Live View image is 
displayed, press the shutter button. 
• To return to viewfinder shooting, 
press the <O> button to exit Live 
View shooting. Then press the shutter 
button completely to take the picture. 
• If you change the shooting mode or 
set the power switch to <0FF>, the 
setting will revert back to (Standard 
setting). 
• The Live View image shown with the ambience setting applied will not 
look exactly the same as the actual photo. 
• Using flash may minimize the ambience effect. 
e In bright outdoors. the Live View image you see on the screen might not 
have exactly the same brightness cc ambience as the actual photo. Set 
(fo LCD brightness) to 4 and look at the Live View image while the 
screen is unaffected by stray kght. 
If you don't want the Live View rnage to be displayed when sarong 
functions. press the <O> button alter step 1. When you press the <O> 
button. the Quick Control screen is displayed and you can set (Shoot by 
ambience selection] and (Shoot by lighting or scene). then shoot with 
the viewfinder. 
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Shoot by Ambience Selection 
Ambience Settings 
(1)
 setting 
Standard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. 
Note that <0> has image characteristics geared for portraits and 
ea> is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification of 
the respective shooting mode's image characteristics. 
(2)1/IvId 
The subject will look sharp and vivid. It makes the photo look more 
impressive than with (Standard setting). 
(3) Soft 
The subject will look softer and more dainty. Good for portraits, pets. 
flowers. etc. 
(4)Warm 
The subject will look softer with warmer colors. Good for portraits. 
pets, and other subjects to which you want to give a warm look. 
(5) Intense 
While the overall brightness is slightly lowered, the subject is 
emphasized for a more intense feeling. Makes the human or living 
subject stand out more. 
(6) Cool 
The overall brightness is slightly lowered with a cooler color cast. A 
subject in the shade will look more calm and Impressive. 
(7) Brighter 
The picture will look brighter. 
(B) Darker 
The picture will look darker. 
(9) Monochrome 
The picture will be monochrome. You can select the monochrome 
color to be black and white, sepia. or blue. When [Monochrome) Is 
selected. <BIW> will appear in the viewfinder. 
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Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type 
In the clit> (Portrait), <k> (Landscape), <a> (Close-up), and cilik> 
(Sports) Basic Zone modes, you can shoot while the settings match the 
lighting or scene type. Normally, [Default setting) is adequate, but if the 
settings match the lighting condition or scene, the picture will look more 
accurate to your eye. 
For Live View sheeting. if you set both [Shoot by lighting or scene 
type) and (Shoot by ambience selection) (p.65), you should first set 
[Shoot by lighting or scene type). This will make it easier to see the 
resulting effect on the LCD monitor. 
Lighting or scene G 
CD Cil 9 Is & 'IS. IS 
II) Default senirc 
O 
O 
O 
O 
I 2) DaYbON 
O 
O 
O 
O 
I3) Shoe 
O 
O 
O 
O 
(4) Cloudy 
O 
O 
O 
O 
O) Tungsten light 
O 
O 
O 
16) Rico/scent Ight 
O 
O 
O 
(7) Swiset 
O 
O 
O 
O 
Set the Mode Dia to any of the 
following modes <Ø>, ca>, 
<a>, or <t`>, 
2 Display the Live View image. 
• With the Live View image displayed. 
you can see the resulting effect. 
• Press the <es> button to switch to 
Live View shooting. 
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Shoot by Lighting or Some Type 
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3 On the Quick Control screen, 
select the lighting or scene type. 
• Press the ca l> button (610). 
• Press the <O> key to select [Default 
setting) (shown in the sample screen). 
[Shoot by lighting or scene type) 
will appear on the screen's bottom. 
• Press the <AP.> key or turn the 
<es> dial to select the desired 
lighting or scene type. 
• The LCD monitor will show how the 
image will look with the selected 
lighting or scene type. 
4 Take the picture. 
• To shoot while the Live View image is 
displayed, press the shuts button. 
• To return to viewfinder shooting. 
press the ceg, button to exit Live 
View shooting. Then press the shutter 
button completely to take the picture. 
• If you change the shooting mode or set 
the power switch to <OFF>, the setting 
will revert back to (Default setting). 
• If you use flash. the setting will switch to (Default setting). (However, the 
shooting information will display the lighting or scene type that was set.) 
• If you want to set this together with (Shoot by ambience selection). set 
the (Shoot by lighting or scene type) which best matches the ambience 
you have set. In the case of (Sunset) for example. warm colors 
become prominent so the ambience you set night not work well. 
rtip If you don't want the Uve View image to be displayed when setting 
functions. press the <ffi,  button after step 1. Pressing the <C I> button will 
display the Quick Control screen. You can then set (Shoot by lighting or 
scene type) and shoot with the viewfinder. 
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Shoot by Ughleig Or Scene Type 
Lighting or Scene Type Settings 
(1) Default setting 
The default setting. 
(2) Daylight 
For subjects under sunlight. Gives more natural-looking blue skies 
and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better*. 
(3)Shade 
For subjects in the shade. Suitable for skin tones. which may look 
too bluish. and for light-colored flowers. 
(4)Cloudy 
For subjects under overcast skies. Makes skin tones and 
landscapes. which may otherwise look dull on a cloudy day. look 
warmer. Also effective for light-colored flowers. 
(5)Tungsten light 
For subjects lit under tungsten lighting. Reduces the reddish-orange 
color cast caused by tungsten lighting. 
(6) Fluorescent light 
For subjects under fluorescent lighting. Suited for all types of 
fluorescent lighting. 
(7)Sunset 
Suitable when you want to capture the sunset's impressive colors. 
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E Image Playback 
The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more 
details on the playback procedure, see page 201. 
Playback the image. 
• When you press the <0> button, the 
last image captured will be displayed. 
2 Select an image. 
• To view images starling with the last 
image, press the <.> key. To view 
images starting with the first (oldest) 
image, press the <►> key. 
• Each time you press the <INFO.> 
button, the display format will change. 
No information 
Histogram 
With basic information 
r
icr 
Shooting information display 
3 Exit the image playback. 
• Press the <ID, button to exit the 
image playback and return to the 
shooting settings display. 
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3 
Creative Shooting 
In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, 
most functions are set automatically and cannot be 
changed. In the <P> (Program AE) mode, you can set 
various functions and be more creative. 
• In the <P> mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and 
aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure. 
• The difference between the Basic Zone modes and <P> is 
explained on page 268. 
• The functions explained in this chapter can also be used in 
the <Tv >. <Av>. and <M> modes explained in Chapter 
4. 
• The * mark shown on the right of the page title indicates 
that the function is available only in Creative Zone modes 
(p.22). 
' <P> stands for Program. 
' AE stands for Auto Exposure. 
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P: Program AE 
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit 
the subject's brightness. This is called Program AE. 
CET
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1 Set the Mode Dial to <p>. 
2 Focus the subject. 
• Look through the viewfinder and aim 
the selected AF point over the 
subject. Then press the shutter button 
halfway. 
IP. The dot inside the AF point achieving 
focus lights briefly in red, and the 
focus confirmation light <111, in the 
viewfinder's bottom right lights (with 
One Shot AF). 
► The shutter speed and aperture will 
be set automatically and displayed in 
the viewfinder. 
Check the display. 
• A standard exposure will be obtained 
as long as the shutter speed and 
aperture display do not blink. 
4 Take the picture. 
• Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely. 
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47: Shooting Tips 
• Change the ISO speed or use the built-In flash. 
To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the 
ISO speed (p.79) or use the built-in flash (p.90). In the <P> mode, 
the built-in flash will not fire automatically. So under low light. press 
the <S> (Flash) button to raise the built-in flash. 
• The program can be shifted. (Program shift) 
After pressing the shutter button halfway. turn the <s> dial to 
change the shutter speed and aperture setting combination 
(program). Program shift is canceled automatically after the picture 
is taken. Program shift is not possible with flash. 
0  
• It the •30“" shutter speed and the maximum aperture 
blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO 
speed or use flash. 
• 
 
If the '4000' shutter speed and the minimum aperture
 
blink, it indicates overexposure. Decrease the ISO 
speed. 
Differences Between <P> and <ir> (Scene Intelligent Auto) 
With <at >. many functions such the AF mode. drive mode, and built-in 
flash are set automatically to prevent sealed shots. The functions you can 
set are limited. With <P>. only the shutter speed and aperture are set 
automatically. You can freely set the AF mode. drive mode. budt-in flash. 
and other functions (p.268). 
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OM Setting the Image-recording Quality • 
You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten image-
recording quality settings are provided: A L, AL. AM. AM. A 51. 
AS1. S2. 53. CISB. ®+I L. 
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Select [Quality]. 
• Under the [On tab, select [Quality), 
then press <S>. 
► [Quality] will appear. 
2 Select the image-recording 
Possible shots 
quality. 
• The respective quality's pixel count 
and number of possible shots will be 
displayed to help you select the 
desired quality. Then press cei>. 
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.) 
IL 
AL 
AM 
AM 
551 
551 
Quality 
High 
quality 
Medium 
quality 
52 
53 
Low 
quality 
JPEG 
Pixels Recorded' File Size' Possible - Maximum 
(megapixels) 
(MB) 
Shots 
Burst 
Approx. 17.9 
6.4 
570 
(18M) 
Approx. 8.0 
(8M) 
Approx. 4.5 
(4.5M) 
Approx. 2.5 
(2.5M) 
Approx. 0.35 
(0.35M) 
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High 
quality 
(18M) 
24.5+6.4 
110 
3 
Approx. 17.9 
34 
3.2 
1120 
1120 
3.4 
1070 
1070 
1.7 
2100 
2100 
2.2 
1670 
1670 
1.1 
3180 
3180 
1.3 
2780 
2780 
0.3 
10780 
10780 
24.5 
150 
6 
• Figure. for the Me size, number of MOMS* slats. and maximum burst are based on 
canon's 4GB test card and testing slandards (3.2 aspect rats). ISO 100. and Standard 
Picture Style). These figures will vary depending on the subject, card brand. 
aspect ratio. ISO speed. Picture Style. Custom Functions, and other settings. 
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03E Setting the Image.recor6ng OU8lity 
FAQ 
• I want to select the Image-recording quality matching the paper 
size for printing. 
Paper size 
A2 (02x59.0crn/16.5z23Aln.) 
IL 
A3 42x29.7an 
IL 
16.5x11.710 
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12.7x8.9enV5.0x3.5m 
• What's the difference between A and I? 
It indicates a different image quality due to a different compression 
rate. Even with the same number of pixels, the I image has higher 
image quality. If I is selected, the image quality will be slightly lower, 
but more images can be saved to the card. Both S2 and 53 have A 
(Fine) quality. 
• I could take more shots than the number of possible shots 
Indicated. 
Depending on the shooting conditions, you may be able to take 
more shots than was indicated. It might also be fewer than indicated. 
The number of possible shots displayed is only approximate. 
• 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 should I use C? 
CM images require processing with your computer. For details, see 
"About WM" and "About OE +IL' on the next page. 
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 A L, 
IL. C. or CEM + AL is recommended. 
S2 is suitable for playing the images on a 
digital photo frame. $3 is suitable for 
emailing the image or using it on a Web 
site. 
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ere Setting the linage-recording amity 
About OE 
GM is the raw image data before it is made into IL or other images. 
Although CEMI images require software like Digital Photo Professional 
(provided, p.302) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also 
offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with I
. MI is 
effective when you want to precisely adjust the image yourself or shoot 
an important subject. 
About ®+I L 
au +IL records both a aza and A L image with a single shot. The 
two images are saved to the card simultaneously. The two images will 
be saved in the same folder with the same file numbers file extension 
.JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for RAW). IL images can be viewed or 
printed even with a computer which does not have the software 
provided with the camera installed. 
1 
000
• 
®imago II.I° 
1 . CR2 
IL image 
I. 
0001 . JPG 
File numberJ File extension 
Commercially-available software might not be able to display RAW images. 
Using the provided software is recommended. 
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ISO: Changing the ISO Speed*
Set the ISO speed (image sensor's sensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set 
automatically (p.80). 
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ISO Speed Guide 
ISO Speed 
Shooting Situation (No Rash) 
Flash Range 
100 - 400 
Sunny outdoors 
The hgher the ISO speed. 
the farther the flash range wi 
extend (p.90). 
400 - 1600 
Overcast skies or evening time 
1600 - 6400. H 
Dark indoors or night 
• High ISO speeds wit result in grainier images. 
Press the <IS0> button. (66) 
► (ISO speed) will appear. 
2 Set the ISO speed. 
• Press the c.d.- > key or tum the 
<s> dial to select the desired ISO 
speed, then press <8,.. 
• You can also set the ISO speed in the 
viewfinder while turning the <a> dial. 
• With [AUTO] selected. the ISO speed 
will be set automatically (p.80). 
Under (gi Custom Functions (C.Fn)). if [2: ISO expansion) is set to (1: 
On). 11' (equivalent to ISO 12800) can also be set (p.252). 
O 
e Under (gi Custom Functions (C.Fn)). if (6: Highlight tone priority) is 
set to (1: Enable). ISO 100 and 
(equivalent to ISO 12800) cannot be 
selected (p.254). 
• Shooting in high temperatures may result in images that look grainier. 
Long exposures can also cause irregular odors in the trnage. 
• When you shoot at high ISO speeds. noise (banding. dots of light. etc.) 
may become noticeable. 
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ISO [AUTO] 
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If the ISO speed is set to (AUTO), the 
actual ISO speed to be set will be 
displayed when you press the shutter 
button halfway. As Indicated below the 
ISO speed will be set automatically to 
suit the shooting mode. 
Shooting Mode 
ISO Speed Setting 
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Automatically set within ISO 100 - 3200 
Pay/ AWM•VA-DEP 
Automatically set within ISO 100 - 6400-2
1 —
Fixed at ISO 100 
With flash 
fixed at ISO 400*3-4
' 1: Fixed at ISO 400 for bulb exposures. 
'2: Depends on the maximum ISO speed limit set. 
' 3: If fill flash results in overexposure. ISO 100 or a higher ISO speed will be set. 
'4: If bounce flash is used with an external Speedlite in a Basic Zone (except 
cly,) mode. < p> or <A-DEP,  mode. ISO 400 - 1600 (or up to the maximum 
limit) will be set automatic*. 
41. 
• When (AUTO) is set. the ISO speed is indicated n whole-stop 
ncrements. However, the ISO speed is actualy set in finer ncrements. 
Therefore. in the image's shooting information (p.226). you may find an 
ISO speed like 125 or 640 displayed as the ISO speed. 
• In the <0,  mode. the ISO speed shown n the table is actualy used 
even if ISO 100 is not displayed. 
nip 
Setting the Maximum ISO Speed for ISO Auto *
For ISO Auto, you can set the maximum ISO speed limit within ISO 400 - 6400. 
n 
M.0 0,4:0 
Under the 01 tab, select [ISO Auto), 
then press <0›. Select the ISO speed, 
then press <8›. 
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