Canon D60 Menu Function Settings 125, Effective for using flash at night or in dark locations

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	List of Menu Functions
Effects, remarks	See page
Effective for using flash at night or in dark locations	73
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The first AEB shot will be taken at the standard exposure. The AEB setting will be saved even	79
when you turn off the main switch, change lenses, or replace the battery or CF card.
The AEB shots will be taken starting with the decreased exposure.	79
The AEB shots will be taken starting with the decreased exposure. The AEB setting will be saved	79
even when you turn off the main switch, change lenses, or replace the battery or CF card.

Effective to capture movement of light sorce at slow shutter speeds.

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Camera AF does not operate while this button is pressed.

Effective for determining focus and exposure separately.

Produces natural daylight sync imaging.
Prevents underexposure of people captured against strong backlighting such as	91
sunsets.

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Contents Instructions Thank you for purchasing this Canon product Equipment Check List ¢ EOS Digital Solution Disk ¢ Adobe Photoshop LE DiskIntroduction ¢ EOS D60 Software InstructionsContents 128 EOS D60 Safety Precautions Page Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Extended StorageCamera Handling PrecautionsLithium Battery for the Date and Time Quick Guide Switch on the lens to AF Mount the lens Set the focus modeTurn on the camera Set the Mode Dial to Full AutoCover NomenclatureCF Card Slot Cover RAW LCD PanelViewfinder Information Full Auto →38 Mode DialZone Back Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400Conventions Used in This Manual Before You Start Connect the power cord Charging the Battery PackPlace the battery in the adapter Charge the battery packBefore You Start Battery Level Icons Inserting the Battery PackOpen the battery chamber cover Insert the battery into the cameraBattery Life Removing the Battery PackOpen the battery cover Remove the battery packConnect the DC coupler Using a Household Power SupplyPlace the cord in the groove Insert the DC coupler into the cameraDetaching a Lens Mounting and Detaching a LensMounting a Lens Open the cover Installing a CF CardInsert the CF card Removing a CF Card Open the coverBasic Operation Main SwitchShutter Button Halfway pressingBasic Operations with the Dial Using the Electronic DialsPress a button and turn the dial Just turn the dialLCD Monitor Menu Functions and Settings Menu item Settings and Description Menu Selections and Default SettingsFrom the Menu, select Date Time Setting the Date and TimeSet the date and time Select the order for the displayReturns to the menu Holding the Camera Turn the Dioptric Adjustment KnobSimple Picture Taking Place one of the AF points on the subject Fully Automatic Picture TakingSet the focus Check the displaySimple Picture Taking Automatic Built-in FlashAF-Assist Beam Change the displayed image Check the Image in Play ModeCheck the Image Immediately Checking the Image After it is Taken Select the Review settingFrom the Menu, select Review On selectedSet the review time Time for Image ReviewFrom the Menu, select Review time Select the image you want to Erase Set the camera to Play modeOpen the Erase menu Erase the imagePortrait Mode Landscape Mode Close-Up Mode Sports Mode Night Portrait Mode Advanced Operations Set the quality Quality SelectionSelect ISO speed ISO SpeedSet the ISO speed Advanced OperationsParameter Setting Level Effect Setting Processing ParametersSelect the parameter to be set Set the desired parameter settingGo back to step Select the desired set numberAF Mode Selection One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Predictive AF AI Servo AF for Moving SubjectsAI Focus AF Press the button Select the AF point AF Point SelectionViewfinder Automatic AF point Selection LCD panelFocusing On an Off-Center Subject Difficult-to-Focus Subjects Set the lens focus mode switch to MF or M on older lensesManual Focus Display the camera settings INFO. Checking Camera SettingsCamera Setting Information Press the button Select a metering mode Selecting a Metering ModeMetering Modes Center-weighted Average MeteringEvaluative Metering Partial MeteringSize/Quality Selecting a Drive ModePress the Drive button Select the drive mode Press the WB button Select the white balance setting Setting the White BalanceIcon Conditions White Balance SettingsPhotograph a white subject Custom White Balance SettingFrom the menu, select Custom WB Select the imageIlluminating the LCD panel LCD Panel IlluminationProgram AE Set the Mode Dial to Focus on the subjectShifting the Program Differences Between Program AE Mode and Full Auto ModeCheck the display, then take the picture Set the Mode Dial to Set the shutter speedShutter-Priority AE Shutter Speed Display Aperture-Priority AE Set the Mode Dial to Select the aperture valueAperture Value Display Checking the Depth of FieldSet the aperture value Manual ExposureDetermine the exposure Check the display, then take Picture Set the Mode Dial to Focus the pictureAutomatic Depth-of-Field AE Set the exposure Setting Exposure CompensationAutoexposure Bracketing Canceling AEBFrom the menu, select AEB Set the AEB levelAEB settings in 2/3-stop increments AEB settings in 1/3-stop increments, , and modes ModeButton Select the self-timer Self-timer OperationSlip the eyepiece cover over the eyepiece Using the Eyepiece CoverRemove the eyecup Bulb Exposures Set the Mode Dial to Set the shutter speed toPress the shutter button down Fully again Mirror LockupPress the shutter button down Fully Flash 4 Photography Using the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone Flash Photography Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture SettingsMode Sync shutter speed Aperture Value Using the Built-in Flash Set the Red-eye reduction func Tion Red-eye ReductionFrom the menu, select Red-eye On/off Make sure the icon in the viewfinder is on FE LockPress the button Set the exposure compensation Amount Flash Exposure CompensationHigh-Speed Sync FP Flash →94 Wireless Multi-Flash/E-TTL Autoflash →95FE Flash Exposure Lock →95 Flash Exposure Compensation →95Full Auto Flash Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting ModeMake sure the 550EX Speedlite’s Pilot lamp is onFEB Flash Exposure Bracketing High-Speed Sync FP FlashModeling Flash Wireless Multi-Flash/E-TTL Autoflash ShootingTTL and A-TTL Speedlites Using Non-Canon Flash UnitsSync Speed PC TerminalPlaying Erasing Recorded Images Viewing a Single Image Viewing Recorded ImagesViewing the Index Press the button Display the indexJump Jumping to Another Image Viewing Enlarged ImagesImage Information Displayed During Play INFO. Turning the Information Display On and OffPress the INFO. button HistogramsPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 101 From the menu, select Auto PlaybackStart auto playback Rotating an Image Go to Rotate modeFrom the menu, select Rotate Rotate the imageProtecting an Image Open the Protect Settings screenFrom the menu, select Protect Protect the imagePress the button Erasing Images All Image EraseTurn the dial to select All…, then press the button Turn the dial to select OK Then press the buttonPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 105 Formatting the CF CardFrom the Menu, select Format Print Order Precautions for Printing from DPOF-compatible Devices106 Order the prints from the cameraSelecting a Single Image From the menu, select Print Order Selecting Images for PrintingSelect the images Playing Erasing Recorded Images 107Selecting All Images Select the print quantitySelect Mark all 108Images 109 110 Specifying Date PrintingPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 111 Specifying File Number Printing112 Connecting to a TVReplacing the Date/Time Battery File Numbering System Select the setting you wantFrom the menu, select File num- bering 114Playing Erasing Recorded Images 115 Select C.Fn-13Clean the imaging element Select 1 EnableFinish cleaning 116Menu Function Settings Screen Description List of Menu Functions118 Menu Function Settings 119 120 Menu Function Settings 121 Setting or change Custom Function Settings122 ScreenEffects, remarks Menu Function Settings 123AEB 124Effective for using flash at night or in dark locations Menu Function Settings 125126 Menu Function Settings 127 Aperture value Basic TerminologyCF CompactFlash Card Depth of FieldReference 129 ExposureFile Numbering and Folders Format FirmwareISO Speed Red-eye PhenomenonReference 131 Function Availability TableAF Modes and Drive Modes 132 Mode Blinking warning Description RemarksExposure Warnings Reference 133 Program LineProgram Line Description Shutter speed readout Shutter Speed and Aperture Value ReadoutsAperture value readout 134Reference 135 Error CodesMessage List 136 TroubleshootingPower Reference 137 ShootingChecking and Handling Images Major Accessories Optional Remote Switch RS-80N3 Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3CF Card PC Card Adapter140 System MapItems included 141 Reference142 Major SpecificationsReference 143 Autofocus144 Built-in FlashReference 145 Power Source146 IndexReference 147 CT1-1232-001 Canon INC

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