Canon D60 manual Portrait Mode, Set the Mode Dial to

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Portrait Mode

This mode blurs the background to make the subject stand out.

Set the Mode Dial to <>.

● The way you take pictures is the same as in <> (Full Auto) mode. (→38)

➡ The AF mode is automatically set to <ONE SHOT>, the drive mode to < >, and the metering mode to <>.

The image quality can also be set. (→50, 118)

●Head-and-shoulder shots give the best background blur effect. Also, the farther

the subject is from the background, the more blurred the background will appear.

●Use a telephoto lens to blur the background even more. If you use a zoom lens, its longest focal length is the most effective (for example, a 24-85mm lens set to 85 mm).

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Contents Instructions Thank you for purchasing this Canon product ¢ EOS Digital Solution Disk ¢ Adobe Photoshop LE Disk Equipment Check ListIntroduction ¢ EOS D60 Software InstructionsContents 128 EOS D60 Safety Precautions Page Avoid Condensation Related Problems Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Extended StorageHandling Precautions CameraLithium Battery for the Date and Time Quick Guide Mount the lens Set the focus mode Switch on the lens to AFTurn on the camera Set the Mode Dial to Full AutoNomenclature CoverCF Card Slot Cover LCD Panel RAWViewfinder Information Full Auto →38 Mode DialZone Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400 BackConventions Used in This Manual Before You Start Charging the Battery Pack Connect the power cordPlace the battery in the adapter Charge the battery packBefore You Start Inserting the Battery Pack Battery Level IconsOpen the battery chamber cover Insert the battery into the cameraRemoving the Battery Pack Battery LifeOpen the battery cover Remove the battery packUsing a Household Power Supply Connect the DC couplerPlace the cord in the groove Insert the DC coupler into the cameraDetaching a Lens Mounting and Detaching a LensMounting a Lens Installing a CF Card Open the coverInsert the CF card Removing a CF Card Open the coverMain Switch Basic OperationShutter Button Halfway pressingUsing the Electronic Dials Basic Operations with the DialPress a button and turn the dial Just turn the dialLCD Monitor Menu Functions and Settings Menu Selections and Default Settings Menu item Settings and DescriptionSetting the Date and Time From the Menu, select Date TimeSet the date and time Select the order for the displayReturns to the menu Turn the Dioptric Adjustment Knob Holding the CameraSimple Picture Taking Fully Automatic Picture Taking Place one of the AF points on the subjectSet 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 Select the Review setting Checking the Image After it is TakenFrom the Menu, select Review On selectedSet the review time Time for Image ReviewFrom the Menu, select Review time Set the camera to Play mode Select the image you want to EraseOpen the Erase menu Erase the imagePortrait Mode Landscape Mode Close-Up Mode Sports Mode Night Portrait Mode Advanced Operations Quality Selection Set the qualityISO Speed Select ISO speedSet the ISO speed Advanced OperationsSetting Processing Parameters Parameter Setting Level EffectSet the desired parameter setting Select the parameter to be setGo 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 AF Point Selection Press the button Select the AF pointViewfinder 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 Selecting a Metering Mode Press the button Select a metering modeCenter-weighted Average Metering Metering ModesEvaluative Metering Partial MeteringSize/Quality Selecting a Drive ModePress the Drive button Select the drive mode Setting the White Balance Press the WB button Select the white balance settingWhite Balance Settings Icon ConditionsCustom White Balance Setting Photograph a white subjectFrom the menu, select Custom WB Select the imageLCD Panel Illumination Illuminating the LCD panelSet the Mode Dial to Focus on the subject Program AEDifferences Between Program AE Mode and Full Auto Mode Shifting the ProgramCheck the display, then take the picture Set the Mode Dial to Set the shutter speedShutter-Priority AE Shutter Speed Display Set the Mode Dial to Select the aperture value Aperture-Priority AEChecking the Depth of Field Aperture Value DisplayManual Exposure Set the aperture valueDetermine the exposure Check the display, then take Picture Set the Mode Dial to Focus the pictureAutomatic Depth-of-Field AE Setting Exposure Compensation Set the exposureCanceling AEB Autoexposure BracketingFrom the menu, select AEB Set the AEB levelAEB settings in 1/3-stop increments AEB settings in 2/3-stop increments, , and modes ModeButton Self-timer Operation Select the self-timerSlip the eyepiece cover over the eyepiece Using the Eyepiece CoverRemove the eyecup Set the Mode Dial to Set the shutter speed to Bulb ExposuresPress 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 FE Lock Make sure the icon in the viewfinder is onFlash Exposure Compensation Press the button Set the exposure compensation AmountWireless Multi-Flash/E-TTL Autoflash →95 High-Speed Sync FP Flash →94FE Flash Exposure Lock →95 Flash Exposure Compensation →95Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting Mode Full Auto FlashMake sure the 550EX Speedlite’s Pilot lamp is onHigh-Speed Sync FP Flash FEB Flash Exposure BracketingWireless Multi-Flash/E-TTL Autoflash Shooting Modeling FlashUsing Non-Canon Flash Units TTL and A-TTL SpeedlitesSync Speed PC TerminalPlaying Erasing Recorded Images Viewing Recorded Images Viewing a Single ImageViewing the Index Press the button Display the indexViewing Enlarged Images Jump Jumping to Another ImageINFO. Turning the Information Display On and Off Image Information Displayed During PlayPress the INFO. button HistogramsPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 101 From the menu, select Auto PlaybackStart auto playback Go to Rotate mode Rotating an ImageFrom the menu, select Rotate Rotate the imageOpen the Protect Settings screen Protecting an ImageFrom the menu, select Protect Protect the imageErasing Images All Image Erase Press the buttonTurn 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 Precautions for Printing from DPOF-compatible Devices Print Order106 Order the prints from the cameraSelecting Images for Printing Selecting a Single Image From the menu, select Print OrderSelect the images Playing Erasing Recorded Images 107Select the print quantity Selecting All ImagesSelect Mark all 108Images 109 Specifying Date Printing 110Specifying File Number Printing Playing Erasing Recorded Images 111Connecting to a TV 112Replacing the Date/Time Battery Select the setting you want File Numbering SystemFrom the menu, select File num- bering 114Select C.Fn-13 Playing Erasing Recorded Images 115Select 1 Enable Clean the imaging elementFinish cleaning 116Menu Function Settings Screen Description List of Menu Functions118 Menu Function Settings 119 120 Menu Function Settings 121 Custom Function Settings Setting or change122 ScreenMenu Function Settings 123 Effects, remarks124 AEBMenu Function Settings 125 Effective for using flash at night or in dark locations126 Menu Function Settings 127 Basic Terminology Aperture valueCF CompactFlash Card Depth of FieldReference 129 ExposureFile Numbering and Folders Firmware FormatISO 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 and Aperture Value Readouts Shutter speed readoutAperture value readout 134Reference 135 Error CodesMessage List 136 TroubleshootingPower Reference 137 ShootingChecking and Handling Images Major Accessories Optional Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 Remote Switch RS-80N3CF Card PC Card Adapter140 System MapItems included Reference 141Major Specifications 142Autofocus Reference 143Built-in Flash 144Power Source Reference 145Index 146Reference 147 CT1-1232-001 Canon INC
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