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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
 The number of possible  shots and maximum burst (p.52) apply to a Canon 
512MB CF card.
 
The single image size, number of possible s hots, and maximum burst during continuous 
shooting are based on Canon’s  testing standards (ISO 100, Picture Style: [Standard]). 
The actual single image size , number of possible shots,  and maximum burst will vary 
depending on the subject, shooting mode , ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
 In the case of monochrome  images (p.53), the file size will be smaller so the 
number of possible shots will be higher.
  On the top LCD panel, you  can check the remaining nu mber of images the CF 
card can record.
The RAW assumes that the image will  undergo post-processing with a 
personal computer. Special knowledge  is required, but you can use the 
bundled software to obtain the desired effect. 
Image processing refers to adjusting the RAW image’s white balance, 
contrast, etc., to create the desired image.
Note that direct printing and print  ordering (DPOF) will not work with 
RAW images. 
Image File Size and CF Card Capacity  According to Image-Recording Quality
Image-recording QualityImage File Size (Approx. MB)Possible Shots
734.6101
832.3196
742.7168
841.4319
762.0233
861.0446
1+73
–
22
1 +8325
1 +7424
1 +8426
1 +7625
1 +8627
112.929
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The maximum burst during continu ous shooting depends on the image-
recording quality. The approx. maximum burst during continuous 
shooting is indicated below for each  image-recording quality. Note that 
with high-speed CF cards, the maximum burst may be higher than 
shown in the table below dependi ng on the shooting conditions
.
* Continuous shooting is possible  until the CF card becomes full.
  The number of shots remaining during the 
maximum burst is displayed on the lower 
right of the viewfinder.
  If “9” is displayed, it indicates that  the maximum burst is nine or more 
shots. If “ 6” is displayed, it is six shots.
 
While you are shooting and the nu mber of shots remaining in the 
maximum burst is fewer than 9, the viewfinder will display “8”, “7”, etc. If 
you stop the continuous shooting,  the maximum burst will increase.
Max. Burst During Continuous Shooting
Image-
recording 
Quality73837484768611+JPEG
Max. Burst60150120319*200446*1712
Max. Burst
After all the captured images are proc essed and written to the CF card, the 
above table’s figures for th e maximum burst will apply.
 With white balance brack eting (p.65), the maximum burst will be lower.
  The maximum burst is displayed even  when the drive mode is set to 
< u > (Single) or < j>. The maximum burst is  displayed even when a 
CF card is not in the camera. Therefor e, before shooting, make sure that 
a CF card is instal led in the camera.  
						

							
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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects.
You can also adjust the settings of each Picture Style to obtain custom 
image effects.
1Select [Picture Style].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z 
Picture Style ], then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
desired Picture Style, then press 
< 0 >.
Picture Style Effects
• Standard
The image looks vivid, sharp, and  crisp. This is the Picture Style 
used in the < 1> (Full Auto) mode.
• Portrait For nice skin tones. The image  looks slightly sharp and crisp.
By changing the [ Color tone] (p.54), you can adjust the skin tone.
• Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and  very sharp and crisp images.
• Neutral For natural colors and subdued  images. No sharpness is applied.
• Faithful
When the subject is photograp hed under a color temperature of 
5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject’s 
color. No sharpness is applied.
3  Selecting a Picture Style N  
						

							
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• Monochrome
For black-and-white images.
• User Defined 1-3 You can register your own Pictur e Style settings (p.58). 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 the sharpness, contrast, color  saturation, color tone, filter effect, 
and color toning.
The numerals indicate the settings for each. Symbols
About the Picture Style selection screen
 To obtain natural-looking, black- and-white images, set a suitable 
white balance.
  JPEG black-and-white imag es captured with the [Monochrome] 
setting cannot be conv erted into color images even with image-
editing software.
RAW images captured with the [ Monochrome] setting can be 
converted into color images  with the bundled software.
Sharpness
Contrast
Color saturation
Color tone
Filter effect (Monochrome)
Color toning (Monochrome)  
						

							
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You can customize the Picture Style by changing the individual 
parameters like [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ]. To customize 
[Monochrome ], see page 56.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z 
Picture Style ], then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
desired Picture Style other than 
[ Monochrome ], then press 
< C >.
X The setting screen will appear.
3Set the parameters.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a 
parameter like [ Sharpness], then 
press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to set the desired 
setting, then press < 0>.
  To return to the Picture Style selection 
screen, press the < M> button.
X Any settings different from the default 
will be displayed in blue.
Parameters and Their Settings
3  Customizing the Picture Style N
Sharpness [0] : Less sharp outline [+7] : Sharp outline
Contrast [-4] : Low contrast [+4] : High contrast
Color saturation
[-4] : Low saturation[+4] : High saturation
Color tone[-4] : Reddish skin tone[+4] : Yellowish skin tone  
						

							
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For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect] and [Toning effect ] (p.57) in addition to [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ].
1Select [Monochrome].
 Follow step 2 on page 53 to select 
[Monochrome ], then press the 
< C > button.
X The setting screen will appear.
2Set the parameters.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a 
parameter like [ Sharpness], then 
press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to set the desired 
setting, then press < 0>.
  To return to the Picture Style selection 
screen, press the < M> button.
X Any settings different from the default 
will be displayed in blue.
  When the camera returns to shooting, 
 will be displayed on the LCD 
panel.
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Filter effects
The same effect as using filters  with black-and-white film can be 
obtained with digital images. A color can be brightened by using a filter 
having a similar or same color. At  the same time, the complementary 
colors will be darkened. 
Toning Effect
When color toning is set, color toning will be applied to the captured 
black-and-white image before being re corded to the CF card. It can 
make the image look more impressive.
The following can be selected: 
[N:None ] [S:Sepia ] [B:Blue ] [P:Purple ] 
[ G:Green ]
FilterSample effects
N: NoneNormal black-and-white image with 
no filter effects.
Ye :  Ye l l o wThe blue sky will look more natural, 
and the white clouds will look 
clearer.
Or: OrangeThe blue sky will look slightly 
darker. The sunset will look more 
brilliant.
R: RedThe blue sky will look quite dark. 
Fall leaves will look crisper and 
brighter.
G: GreenSkin tones and lips will look fine. 
Tree leaves will  look crisper and 
brighter.
Setting the [ Contrast] to the plus side will make  the filter effect more 
pronounced.  
						

							
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You can register your own Picture Style in User Defined 1 to 3.
You can set the Sharpness, Contrast, and other parameters to suit your 
preferences. You can also select a  Picture Style already set with the 
provided software.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z 
Picture Style ], then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select [User Defined]
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ User 
Defined 1/2/3 ], then press < C> 
button.
X The setting screen will appear.
3Select the base Picture Style.
  With the [ Picture Style ] selected,  
press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the base 
Picture Style, then press < 0>.
  If you have a Picture Style already set 
with the provided software, select it 
here.
3  Registering the Picture Style N  
						

							
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3 Registering the Picture Style N
 4Set the parameters.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select a 
parameter like [ Sharpness], then 
press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to set the desired 
setting, then press < 0>.
For details, see “Customizing the 
Picture Style” on pages 55-57.
  Press the < M> button to register 
the new Picture Style. The Picture 
Style selection screen will then 
reappear.
X The base Picture Style will be 
displayed on the right of [ User 
Defined 1/2/3 ].
X When the parameter like 
[Sharpness ] is changed from the 
default, the name of the base Picture 
Style will be displayed in blue.
Changing the Picture Style setting inadvertentlyIf a User Defined Picture Style is al ready registered with your own Picture 
Style, following the proced ure on page 58 up to step 3 for that User Defined 
Picture Style will revert it  back to the default setting.
If you do not want to ch ange the User Defined Pict ure Style, do not repeat 
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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 li ght or action shots, but the image 
will look cleaner. 
The camera can be set between ISO 100 and 1600 in 1/3-stop 
increments.
In the < 1> (Full Auto) mode, the ISO speed will be set automatically 
within ISO 100-400.
1Press the < R> button. (9 )
X The current ISO speed will be 
displayed on the LCD panel.
  In the < 1> (Full Auto) mode, “ Auto” 
will be displayed on the LCD panel.
2Setting the ISO Speed.
  While looking at the top LCD panel, 
turn the < 5> dial.
g  Setting the ISO Speed N
 At higher ISO speeds and higher  ambient temperatures, the image will 
have more noise.
  High temperatures, high  ISO speeds, or long exposures may cause 
irregular colors  in the image.
 When C.Fn-08 [ ISO expansion] is set to [1: On] (p.153), “ L” (ISO 50) 
and “ H” (ISO 3200) can also be set.
  When you press the < R> button, the viewfi nder will show the 
current ISO speed or “ Auto”.