Canon digital photo professional, ver 3.5 manual

RAW Image Processing, Viewing and Editing Software

Digital Photo Professional

Ver. 3.5

Instruction Manual

Image 3 Editing

OContent of this Instruction Manual

ODPP is used for Digital Photo Professional.

OIn this manual, the windows used in the examples are from Mac OS X 10.4.

Oindicates the selection procedure of the menu. Example: [Digital Photo Professional] menu [Quit Digital Photo Professional].

OSquare brackets are used to indicate items such as menu names, button names and window names that appear on the computer screen.

OText inside < > indicates a key on the keyboard.

O** indicates a reference page. Click to move to the relevant page.

O: Marks helpful information when a problem arises.

O : Marks tips for using the software skillfully.

O : Marks information that should be read before use.

O : Marks additional information you may find helpful.

OSwitching Between Pages

OClick on arrows on the bottom right of the screen.

: next page

: previous page

: return to a page you had previously displayed

Click on the chapter headings on the right side of the screen to switch to the contents page of that chapter. Also, click the item you want to read about on the table of contents to move to the relevant page.

OHelp and Shortcut Keys

OFor information about using DPP, refer to Help from the [Help] menu.

ORefer to the “Shortcut Key List” in the Help for a list of shortcut keys which are helpful for quick operation.

Large 4 Numbers

© CANON INC. 2008 CT1-7166DPPME-000

Contents

OContent of this Instruction Manual OSwitching Between Pages OHelp and Shortcut Keys READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING CANON SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Introduction Main Features of DPP OView and organize RAW images OReal-timeadjustment of a RAW image OTrim an image and change its size OCorrection of lens aberration Contents at a Glance Downloading Images to Your Computer Viewing and Checking RAW Images Editing RAW Images (Adjusting) rinting 1Basic Operation Starting up DPP Main Window Display Downloading an Image to Your Computer Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader Starting up DPP Click the Dock icon Main window ([Folder] window) Main Window Display [Folder] window Downloading an Image to Your Computer 1 Select the save destination for the images 2 Start up EOS Utility EOS Utility 3Connect your camera and computer and turn the camera on 4Download images Advantages of using EOS Utility to download images Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader 1Load the memory card into the card reader Display the images downloaded to your computer Checking before downloading images Viewing an Image View Images as Thumbnails in the Main Window Changing the Size of Thumbnail Images Select the [View] menu desired item Main window Enlarge and View an Image in the Edit Window Double-click ¿The edit window appears Edit window ¿It may take time for the image to redraw itself Adjusting an Image Tool palette Reverts the image to the original settings Drag the slider left or right The tool palette does not display Saving an Image Select the [File] menu [Save] Saving Save OSave as (p.37) Printing an Image 1 Select the [File] menu [Print] Print To change the paper size Printing 2Advanced Operation Efficiently Checking/Sorting Images Sorting Images Sorting Images in the Main Window Arranging Images in the Main Window Efficiently Checking/Sorting Images 3 Double-clickthe area you want to enlarge Display the quick check window 2Click the [Next] or [Previous] button to switch between images to be checked Quick check window Sorting Images Attach check marks for sorting Sorting Images in the Main Window To select multiple images in the main window Arranging Images in the Main Window Arranging by Type Select the [View] menu [Sort] desired item Arranging Freely Drag and drop the image to the desired location Maintaining the order of rearranged images OMaintain order without changing image file names OMaintain order and change image file names Displaying a RAW Image and JPEG Image as a Single Image 1Select the [Digital Photo Professional] menu [Preferences] with the [] mark (p.106) RAW images with the extension “.CR2” can be displayed as a single image When a single image is displayed Checking Image Information 1Select the image for which you want to check the image information 2 Select the [File] menu [Info] ¿The image information window appears (p.22) Select a tab sheet and check information Convenient uses in the main window O Difference with the [Thumbnail with information] Editing an Image About the RAW Tool Palette Editing with the Tool Palette in the Main Window Adjusting Brightness Changing a Picture Style Picture Style Picture Style File Adjusting Color Tone by Changing White Balance Tune with color tone Adjusting Color Tone Using Click White Balance 2Click on a point that is to be the standard for white When there are no white areas in your image Adjusting Contrast [Linear] - A function for advanced adjustment Changing Color Tone and Color Saturation Color tone: Color saturation: Adjusting Monochrome 1Select [Monochrome] in the [Picture Style] list box Filter effect: Filter Example of effect Adjusting Sharpness Sharpness is unnatural Click on the [RGB] tab sheet and click the desired automatic adjustment button Standard: High: Images not suitable for automatic adjustment (tone curve assist) Editing Efficiently Editing in the Edit Image Window 1In the main window, select the images you want to edit 2Switch to the edit image window ¿The main window switches to the edit image window 4Double-clickthe area you want to enlarge Double- click ODouble-clickagain to revert to the full view ([Fit to window]) (p.108) OTo return to the main window, click the [Main Window] button on the toolbar Changing the Thumbnail Display Position to a Horizontal Position Select the [View] menu [Change thumbnail position] Gathering and Editing Images in the Collection Window When you add RAW and JPEG images displayed as a single image (p.20) 2Select the [Collection] tab sheet 3Check displayed images in the [Collection] window 4Edit the images To remove images from the [Collection] window Modifications to the image are applied to the original image Trimming an Image 1Select the image to be trimmed 2 Open the trimming window 3When the image has redrawn itself, select a ratio and drag the trimming range Trimming window About trimmed images OThe trimmed range can be reverted to its original condition at any time ODisplay of the trimmed image in each window OPrinting a trimmed image The image becomes a trimmed image when converted and saved Saving Editing Results Saving Editing Contents to a RAW Image Select the [File] menu desired item Saving as a JPEG or TIFF Image 1Select the image to be converted 2 Select the [File] menu [Convert and save] 3Specify the necessary settings, and then click the [Save] button To save the developing/editing results for the version you are currently using Re-Editingan Image 1Select the image that is to be re-edited 2 Select the [Adjustment] menu desired item Page Page Page Page Page Organizing Images Deleting an Unwanted Image 1Select an unwanted image in the main window 2 Select the [File] menu [Delete] Creating a Folder for Saving Images Moving Images Moving Images in Folders Drag the image to be moved or copied To move: To copy: Organizing Bookmarks Select the [Bookmark] menu [Organize] 3Advanced Image Editing and Printing Performing Automatic Dust Erasure Processing Compatible Cameras Adjusting While Comparing with the Original Image Changing How the Window is Split Adjusting While Comparing with the Original Image Changing How the Window is Split 1 In the edit window, select the [View] menu [Before/ after comparison] 2 Change the image display In the edit window, select the [View] menu [Display mode] [Split single image] Adjusting by Comparing Multiple Images 1In the edit window, display the multiple images to be compared 2 Align the images 3 Select the [Window] menu [Synchronize] 4Enlarge the image 2Select the [View settings] tab sheet 3Enter the warning value for [Highlight] and [Shadow] Display the edit window Select the [View] menu [Highlight]. Similarly, select [Shadow] 4Click the [OK] button to close the window Performing Advanced Editing Adjusting White Balance with Color Temperature 1Select [Color temperature] from the [White balance adjustment] list box 2Set the color temperature Tuning White Balance with Color Wheel Adjusting Dynamic Range Using a Picture Style File (p.11) 2Select the [RAW] tab sheet in the tool palette, and click the [Browse] button Tone Curve Adjustment 1In the tool palette, select the [RGB] tab sheet 2Select the tone curve mode and interpolation method Make adjustments Example of a Tone Curve Operation Makes medium tones brighter Makes tones harder Using the Auto Lighting Optimizer 2Checkmark the checkbox 3Change the settings according to your preferences Reducing Noise 2Adjust an image 3Click the [Apply] button 4Display the image in the [100% view] or [200% view] OThe noise reduction function does not work Correcting Lens Aberration Compatible Cameras Compatible Lenses Ultra wide and wide lenses Zoom lenses EF-Slenses Making Corrections 1Insheet.the tool palette, select the [NR/Lens/ALO] tab 2Click the [Tune] button 3Checkmark the items to be corrected 4Click the [OK] button About Shooting Distance Information Slider Correcting Multiple Images at a Time OThe image appears with less resolution after correcting [Distortion] OThe colors of the image became weaker after correcting [Color blur] The result of [Color blur] correction cannot be detected The Dust Delete Data that is appended to images shot with the camera that can attach this data, can be used to automatically erase dust spots ¿The ] mark (p.106) is displayed on an image from which dust spots have been erased Useful functions of the copy stamp window OChecking the dust erased spots OCanceling a specified erased dust spot only OSwitch between full screen display/normal screen display using shortcut keys OApplying the dust erasure result to another image Manually Erasing Dust (Repair Function) 1In the main window, select the image you want to erase dust spots When the image has redrawn itself 4Click the button that matches the dust spot to be erased 5Placeclick. the dust spot to be erased within the [] and Click several times when dust spots are not erased completely Mainly spots of dust can be erased with the repair function OPrinting dust-erasedimages Specify the section to be copied Erasing Unwanted Parts of an Image (Copy Stamp Function) Setting Work Color Space Select the [Adjustment] menu [Work color space] color space to be set The color space of a RAW image can be changed freely as many times as required Printing with Shooting Information 1Select one image to be printed 2 Select the [File] menu [Print with detailed setting] 3Specify the required settings for printing, and then click the [Print] button To maintain the settings Printing a Thumbnail List (Contact Sheet Printing) 1Select images to be printed in a thumbnail list 2 Select the [File] menu [Contact Sheet Prints] Printing RAW Images on a High-EndCanon Printer Printing with a High-EndCanon Inkjet Printer 1 Select the [File] menu [Plug-inprinting] [Print with Easy-PhotoPrintPro] 2Specifyprint. the required settings for printing, and then Function set in DPP that is not applied to printing Printing with a Large-FormatCanon Printer 1 Select the [File] menu [Plug-inprinting] Plug-Infor the printer you use ¿The Plug-Instarts up 2Specify the required settings for photograph printing, and then print OA single image can be printed at a time Specifying Preferences 2Select the tab sheet, specify the settings, and then click the [OK] button General Settings OViewing and saving RAW images [High quality] [View images at high speed (moiré reduction off)] of [High quality] [High speed] What is the difference between the [High quality] and [High speed] displays View Settings OSort order in main window OHighlight/shadow warning Tool Palette ODefault settings of RGB Tone curve mode Changes are not applied to the edited image OModified Picture Style settings ODefault noise reduction settings Color Management ODefault settings of Work color space Display setting (color setting of the monitor) Precise coloring with a third-partymonitor color reader OSetting of printing profile (color setting of the printer) The adjustment function of the printer driver should not be used Automatic settings for printing using EPP EX, EPP, and linked printing OSetting of CMYK simulation profile ORendering intents when using Easy-PhotoPrint Utilizing Adjustment Contents (Recipe) Saving Recipes as a File Loading and Pasting Recipes Copying a Recipe and Applying to Another Image Batch Apply White Balance to Images (Personal White Utilizing Adjustment Contents (Recipe) RAW image data ORecipe data includes tool palette contents ORecipes adjusted with the [RAW] tool palette can only be applied to RAW images Saving Recipes as a File 1Select an edited image, and then select the [Edit] menu [Save recipe in file] Check the contents of a recipe file by pasting to an image Loading and Pasting Recipes recipe from file] Batch Apply White Balance to Images (Personal White Balance) Applying Personal White Balance In the main window, select the image to which white 1 balance is to be applied Click the [Tools] button on the toolbar Batch Save as JPEG or TIFF Images (Batch Processing) 1In the main window, select multiple images to be converted 2 Click the [Batch process] button on the toolbar (p.104) 3Specify the required settings, and then click the [Execute] button Batch Transfer Images to Image Editing Software 5 Select Photoshop CS 1In the main window, select multiple images to be transferred 3Perform settings required for transferring (e.g. file format) 4Click the [Browse] button Batch Change the File Name of Images 2Select the [Tools] menu ` [Start Rename tool] 3Specify the required settings (p.117) and click the [Execute] button 1 Change the order of the images in the main window (p.19) 3Select the [Tools] menu ` [Start Rename tool] 5Editing JPEG and TIFF Images Editing JPEG and TIFF Images Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Adjusting Color Tone Using Click White Balance Adjusting Hue, Saturation and Sharpness Editing JPEG and TIFF Images JPEG, TIFF image data Click the desired automatic adjustment button Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Brightness: Contrast: 1Click the [] button Adjusting Hue, Saturation and Sharpness Hue: Saturation: Sharpness: 1Select the tone curve mode and interpolation method 2 Make adjustments Page Page Select the [Tools] menu [Start Trimming tool] OThe image becomes a trimmed image when saved as a separate image Additional Information OThe image becomes a dust-erasedimage when saved as a separate image Page 4Click the button that matches the dust spots to be erased Page 1Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Manually Erasing Dust (Repair Function)” (p.97) (p.97) 2 Specify the section to be copied 3 Correct the image Saving Editing Content to an Image Saving as a Separate Image Applying Editing Contents to Another Image Printing Reference Troubleshooting Deleting the Software (Uninstalling) List of Main Window (Folder Window) Functions List of Main Window (Collection Window) Functions Troubleshooting Installation could not be completed correctly DPP does not work Images do not display properly An image could not be adjusted The image information does not display Display the folder in which the software is saved 2Drag the folder for the software to be uninstalled to the Trash Select [Finder] menu on the desktop [Empty Trash] List of Main Window (Folder Window) Functions (p.10) List of Main Window (Collection Window) Functions (p.33) (p.10, p.31) Information displayed when [Large thumbnail] (p.10) is selected List of Edit Window Functions (p.11, p.23) List of Tool Palette Functions RAW Tool Palette (p.23) RGB Tool Palette (p.55) NR/Lens/ALO Tool Palette List of Quick Check Window Functions (p.16, p.17) List of Edit Image Window Functions (p.31, p.33) Shows/hides tool palette Shows/hides grid*4 Image path and file name Shows/hides thumbnail display area List of Convert/Save One Image Window Functions (p.38) Type of image List of Trimming Window Functions (p.35, p.93) Cancels all the trimming (aspect ratio) information Full screen display/returns to normal screen Reverts to the condition when the image was shot Upper left coordinates of trimmed range (you can also enter numerical values) List of Lens Aberration Correction Window Functions (p.60) List of Copy Stamp Window Functions (p.62 to p.66, p.95 to p.99) (p.81) List of Rename Window Functions (p.83) Glossary RAW image JPEG image TIFF image Recipe Color space sRGB Adobe RGB Apple RGB ColorMatch RGB Index Adjusting (JPEG or TIFF Image) Adjusting (RAW image) Tool Palette 108 Color Blur Correction Color Setting of the Monitor (Profiles) 75 ICC Profiles Color Space Enlarged Display (Quick Check Window) Main Window Manual Dust Erasure (Repair Function) General Settings (Preferences) Cover0 Printing with Canon Inkjet Printers 39 Printing with Shooting Information (Detailed Setting Printing) Rendering Intents when Using Easy-PhotoPrint 14 About This Instruction Manual Please note that irrespective of the Trademark Acknowledgments