Canon 300D Selecting the Processing Parameter, Select Parameters, Processing Parameters

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Selecting the Processing Parameter

The image you capture can be processed to look more vivid or more subdued. The processing parameters can be set according to the preset Parameter 1, Parameter 2, and Adobe RGB. Or they can be set to Set 1, 2, or 3 that you can set yourself.

1 Select [Parameters].

•Select the <˙> tab.

•Press the <å> keys to select [Parameters], then press <p>.

2Select the processing parameter.

•Press the <å> keys to select the desired parameter, then press <p>. (The respective settings are shown below.)

Processing Parameters

Parameter

Description

Parameter 1

The image will have vivid and crisp colors. In the Basic

Zone modes, all images will be taken in this way.

 

Parameter 2

The colors will be more subdued compared to

Parameter 1.

 

 

This is mainly used for commercial printing.

 

Since the image will look very subdued, image

Adobe RGB

processing will be required. This setting is not

recommended for users who do not know about image

 

 

processing and Adobe RGB.

 

* The ICC profile is not appended. To convert the profile, you

 

must set Adobe RGB.

Set 1, 2, 3

First set the parameters with [Set up]. (p.56)

Setting

Selects Set 1, 2, or 3.

 

 

* sRGB will be set as the color space for parameters other than Adobe RGB.

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Contents Page Page Test the Camera Before Shooting CopyrightsEquipment Check List Contents 109 Safety Warnings Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage Camera LCD Panel and LCD MonitorLens Electrical Contacts Lithium Battery for the Date and TimeCF Card EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens NomenclatureReference page numbers are indicated by p.∗∗ LCD LCD Panel AEBViewfinder Information Mode Dial Basic ZoneImage Zone Creative ZoneBattery Charger CB-5L Battery pack slot Red lampPower cord socket DC coupler plug DC coupler cord AC Adaptor Kit ACK-E2 optionalConventions Used in this Manual Before You Start Attaching the StrapConnect the power cord Attach the battery4Recharge the battery 2Remove the coverPage Installing and Removing the Battery Removing the Battery Open the battery compartment cover 2Remove the battery packBattery Life Shooting conditionsUsing a Household Power Supply 2Connect the power cordConnect the DC Coupler Connect the DC Coupler’s plug to the AC adapter’s socketOn the lens, set the focus mode switch to AF Mounting and Detaching a LensMounting a Lens Remove the caps 2Attach the lensInstalling a CF Card Open the cover Using CF cards made by Canon is recommended2Insert the CF card Close the coverRemoving the CF Card Open the cover 2Remove the CF cardPower Switch Shutter ButtonHalfway pressing Full pressingJust turn the l dial Using the Electronic DialsOperating the l Dial Press a button and turn the l dial Menu Operations Setting Procedure Display the menu 4Select the menu setting5Set the desired setting 2Select a tabMenu Settings ˙ ShootingPlayback ∆ Set-up2Clear the settings Shooting SettingsImage Recording Settings LCD MonitorSetting the Date and Time Select Date/Time2Set the date and time 3Set the date display format5Close the cover Replacing the Date/Time Battery+ Be sure the battery’s orientation + is correct Cleaning the Image Sensor Cmos Select OK4Clean the image sensor Terminate the cleaningDioptric Adjustment Turn the dioptric adjustment knobIllustration shows the knob at the standard setting -1 dpt Holding the CameraSet the Mode Dial to Y U I O P Or S Fully Automatic Shooting4Check the exposure setting Fully Automatic Shooting2Aim any of the AF points on the subject Focus the subjectShoot Programmed Image Control Modes PortraitLandscape Close-upYou can disable the flash when you do not want it to fire SportsNight Portrait Flash off2Set the Review setting Image ReviewSelect Review Captured image will be displayed on the LCD monitorSelect Review time 2Set the Review time settingChanging the Review Time Self-timer Operation Press the H´ button2Focus the subject Press the H´ button so that ´ appears on the LCD panel2Shoot Wireless Remote ControlPress the H ´ button Using the Eyepiece Cover Remove the eyecup2Attach the eyepiece cover From the bottom of the eyecup, push it UpwardSettings for Shooting Image-recording Quality Settings Image-Recording QualitySelect Quality 2Select the image-recording qualityImage Size Pixels Format Setting the ISO Speed ISO Speed in the Basic Zone ModesISO Speed in the Creative Zone Modes 1Press the D ß buttonWhite Balance Press the 6 ∂ button 2Select the white balance settingSelecting the White Balance Custom White Balance Shoot a white object2Select Custom WB Select an imageWhite Balance Auto Bracketing 4Select3Set the bracketing amount Press the µ keys to selectCanceling White Balance Auto Bracketing 4ShootSelecting the Processing Parameter Select Parameters2Select the processing parameter Processing ParametersPress the å keys to select 1, 2, or 3, then press p 2Select Set upSelect the Set No 4Select the parameter Set the parameter6Return to the Parameters menu Select the desired Set NumberAuto Reset File NumberingSelect File numbering 2Select the file numbering methodSetting Auto Rotation 2Set the Auto rotate settingSelect Auto rotate Take a vertical shotCamera Setting Information INFO. Checking Camera SettingsDisplay the camera settings Advanced Operations 3Selecting an AF Point Automatic AF point SelectionManual AF point Selection Press the 3 buttonFocus Lock Set the camera to a Creative Zone modeSet a Creative Zone mode except Q Focusing ring When Autofocus Fails Manual FocusingManual Focusing Drive Mode Selection Set the Mode Dial to T TProgram AE2Focus on the subject Check the displayShifting the Program Program AEPage Shutter Speed Display Aperture-Priority AE 2Select the desired aperture value4Checkshoot. the viewfinder display With a large aperture valueDepth-of-field Preview Aperture Value DisplayTurn the l dial to set the desired shutter speed Set the Mode Dial to f 2Select the desired shutter speed3Select the desired aperture value 4Focus on the subject 5Determine the exposure 6ShootSet the Mode Dial to Q 2Focus the subject Automatic Depth-of-Field AEPress the shutter button halfway and check the display Setting Exposure CompensationSet the exposure compensation amount Auto Exposure Bracketing Select AEB2Set the AEB amount 3ShootCanceling AEB Exposure setting will be displayed in the viewfinder JAE Lock2Press the j button. ˜ Compose the shot and shootSet the Mode Dial to W 2Set the shutter speed to Dial to select Next setting afterBulb Exposures Set the aperture valueUsing the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone Flash Sync Speed and Aperture Settings Built-in Flash Range2Set the red-eye reduction Using Red-eye ReductionSelect Red-eye on/off FE Lock Check that the M icon is litCenterweighted average metering Metering Modes0LCD Panel Illumination Evaluative meteringImage Playback Images not taken with the cameraImage Playback Single image Playback the image2View another image Image with Shooting InformationSample Histogram HistogramHighlight Alert Index Display Setmode.the camera to the playback2Display the index Nine thumbnail images are displayed on one screenMagnified View Display the image to be magnified2Magnify the image Scroll aroundJumping in the index display mode Image JumpSet the camera for playback 2Set jump displayAutomated Playback of Images Auto playback Select Auto Play2Start the auto play Stop the auto play2Rotate the image Rotating an ImageSelect Rotate Connecting to a TV Switch to Video2Turn the TV on, and set the input 4Press the button2Set the image protection Image ProtectionSelect Protect Erase the image Erasing an Image2Display the erase menu 4Erase the images Erasing All ImagesSelect All Format the CF card before using it in the camera Formatting the CF CardSelect Format 2Format the CF cardAbout Error Message Direct Printing from the Camera Turn the Power switch to 2Set up the printer Connect the Camera to the Printer3Connect the camera to the printer 4Turn on the printer5Turn the camera’s power switch to 1, then press the button 2Press p PrintingSelect the image to be printed 3Select Style 4Print the image2Select the style option Setting the Printing Style Select StyleStyle setting screen 3Select the desired setting Setting the Quantity Set the number of copies Setting the TrimmingSelect Trimming 2Trim the imageRotating the trimming frame Press p to return to the print setting screen3Exit the trimming When Stopping the Printing Resolving Printing ErrorsDpof Digital Print Order Format Camera uses Dpof VersionPrint Order Printing OptionsSelect Print Order Set the print type, date, and file No. optionsSelect the set up option 4Select the desired settingExit the set up screen Print Type112 2Select the image to be printed Selecting Individual ImagesSelect Order Press the å keys to set the number of copies from 1 to Set the print settings4Exit the Order screen If you select Cancel, the print order screen will reappear Selecting All Images2Select Mark all Exit the Print Order screenSelect Print Direct Printing with Dpof2Select Print Order 5Start printing Check the printing options displayedOn the upper left Press the å keys to select OKResuming the Printing Resolving Printing ErrorsStopping the Printing Memo 120 Reference Function Availability Table 122AF Modes and Drive Modes ONE Shot AFPower Source Battery cannot be rechargedBattery becomes exhausted quickly Camera turns off by itselfShooting No image appears on the TV screen Image cannot be erasedDate and time is wrong Error Codes Error code CountermeasuresMajor Accessories optional Remote Controller RC-5 Remote Switch RS-60E3Shoe-mount Speedlites Macro FlashSystem Map EP-EX15131 Specifications TypeImage Sensor Recording SystemExposure Control ViewfinderAutofocus Shutter Built-in FlashExternal Speedlite Drive SystemPower Source PlaybackImage Protection and Erase Direct Printing from the CameraEF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Dimensions and WeightOperating Environment Digital Camera Model DS6041 Systems Index 127139 CT1-1244-000 Canon U.S.A. 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