Canon D60 manual Night Portrait Mode

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Night Portrait Mode

This mode is for taking pictures of people at sunset or at night. It uses flash to illuminate the subject and a slow shutter speed to expose the background, resulting in a natural-looking exposure.

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 < > (Single-frame), and the metering mode to <>.

To prevent camera shake, always use a tripod.

If you are taking images of scenery only (and not people), use Landscape <> mode.

Tell your subjects not to move for a few seconds after the flash fires.

You can also use Night Portrait <> mode with an EX-series Speedlite.

In daylight, Night Portrait <> mode operates the same as < > (Full Auto) mode.

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

For best results in Night Portrait mode, use an ISO speed setting of ISO 400 or faster. (51, 118)

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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 Mode Dial ZoneFull Auto →38 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 cameraMounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a LensDetaching 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 displayAutomatic Built-in Flash AF-Assist BeamSimple Picture Taking Check the Image in Play Mode Check the Image ImmediatelyChange the displayed image Select the Review setting Checking the Image After it is TakenFrom the Menu, select Review On selectedTime for Image Review From the Menu, select Review timeSet the 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 AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects AI Focus AFPredictive AF AF Point Selection Press the button Select the AF pointViewfinder Automatic AF point Selection LCD panelFocusing On an Off-Center Subject Set the lens focus mode switch to MF or M on older lenses Manual FocusDifficult-to-Focus Subjects INFO. Checking Camera Settings Camera Setting InformationDisplay the camera settings Selecting a Metering Mode Press the button Select a metering modeCenter-weighted Average Metering Metering ModesEvaluative Metering Partial MeteringSelecting a Drive Mode Press the Drive button Select the drive modeSize/Quality 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 ProgramSet the Mode Dial to Set the shutter speed Shutter-Priority AECheck the display, then take the picture 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 Set the Mode Dial to Focus the picture Automatic Depth-of-Field AECheck the display, then take Picture 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-timerUsing the Eyepiece Cover Remove the eyecupSlip the eyepiece cover over the eyepiece Set the Mode Dial to Set the shutter speed to Bulb ExposuresMirror Lockup Press the shutter button down FullyPress the shutter button down Fully again Flash 4 Photography Using the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic ZoneUsing the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings Mode Sync shutter speed Aperture ValueFlash Photography Using the Built-in Flash Red-eye Reduction From the menu, select Red-eye On/offSet the Red-eye reduction func Tion 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 HistogramsFrom the menu, select Auto Playback Start auto playbackPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 101 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 buttonFormatting the CF Card From the Menu, select FormatPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 105 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 List of Menu Functions 118Screen Description 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 FieldExposure File Numbering and FoldersReference 129 Firmware FormatISO Speed Red-eye PhenomenonFunction Availability Table AF Modes and Drive ModesReference 131 Mode Blinking warning Description Remarks Exposure Warnings132 Program Line Program Line DescriptionReference 133 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Readouts Shutter speed readoutAperture value readout 134Error Codes Message ListReference 135 Troubleshooting Power136 Shooting Checking and Handling ImagesReference 137 Major Accessories Optional Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 Remote Switch RS-80N3CF Card PC Card AdapterSystem Map Items included140 Reference 141Major Specifications 142Autofocus Reference 143Built-in Flash 144Power Source Reference 145Index 146Reference 147 CT1-1232-001 Canon INC
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