Canon D60 manual Advanced Operations

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Advanced 3

Operations

Creative zone	The Creative zone features shooting modes that let
	you select the shutter speed or aperture value and
	change the exposure yourself, providing you with
	more flexibility to set up the camera for a variety of

shooting styles. This chapter describes how to make effective use of each of these functions.

●The < > icon represents the Main Dial, and the < > icon represents the Quick Control Dial.

●Press the shutter button down halfway and release, and a timer will show the exposure setting for approximately 4 seconds on the LCD panel and viewfinder.

●You can set the AF mode, AF point, metering mode, drive mode, and white balance only in the Creative Zone modes.

●You can use AE lock, exposure compensation, AEB, bulb exposures, and depth-of-field preview only in the Creative Zone modes.

●The AEB setting, M-WB image selection, processing parameters, C.Fn settings and C.Fn cancel settings will be displayed only in the Creative Zone modes.

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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 Zone Mode DialFull Auto →38 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 cameraMounting a Lens Mounting and Detaching a LensDetaching 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 displayAF-Assist Beam Automatic Built-in FlashSimple Picture Taking Check the Image Immediately Check the Image in Play ModeChange the displayed image Checking the Image After it is Taken Select the Review settingFrom the Menu, select Review On selectedFrom the Menu, select Review time Time for Image ReviewSet the 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 AI Focus AF AI Servo AF for Moving SubjectsPredictive AF Press the button Select the AF point AF Point SelectionViewfinder Automatic AF point Selection LCD panelFocusing On an Off-Center Subject Manual Focus Set the lens focus mode switch to MF or M on older lensesDifficult-to-Focus Subjects Camera Setting Information INFO. Checking Camera SettingsDisplay the camera settings Press the button Select a metering mode Selecting a Metering ModeMetering Modes Center-weighted Average MeteringEvaluative Metering Partial MeteringPress the Drive button Select the drive mode Selecting a Drive ModeSize/Quality 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 ModeShutter-Priority AE Set the Mode Dial to Set the shutter speedCheck the display, then take the picture 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 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE Set the Mode Dial to Focus the pictureCheck the display, then take Picture 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 OperationRemove the eyecup Using the Eyepiece CoverSlip the eyepiece cover over the eyepiece Bulb Exposures Set the Mode Dial to Set the shutter speed toPress the shutter button down Fully Mirror LockupPress the shutter button down Fully again Flash 4 Photography Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone Mode Sync shutter speed Aperture Value Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture SettingsFlash Photography Using the Built-in Flash From the menu, select Red-eye On/off Red-eye ReductionSet the Red-eye reduction func Tion 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 HistogramsStart auto playback From the menu, select Auto PlaybackPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 101 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 buttonFrom the Menu, select Format Formatting the CF CardPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 105 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 118 List of Menu FunctionsScreen Description 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 FieldFile Numbering and Folders ExposureReference 129 Format FirmwareISO Speed Red-eye PhenomenonAF Modes and Drive Modes Function Availability TableReference 131 Exposure Warnings Mode Blinking warning Description Remarks132 Program Line Description Program LineReference 133 Shutter speed readout Shutter Speed and Aperture Value ReadoutsAperture value readout 134Message List Error CodesReference 135 Power Troubleshooting136 Checking and Handling Images ShootingReference 137 Major Accessories Optional Remote Switch RS-80N3 Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3CF Card PC Card AdapterItems included System Map140 141 Reference142 Major SpecificationsReference 143 Autofocus144 Built-in FlashReference 145 Power Source146 IndexReference 147 CT1-1232-001 Canon INC

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