User manual CANON EOS C300 PL BROCHURE

[. . . ] Capturing the defining moment in an action sequence becomes easy with continuous shooting at up to 3. 4fps in bursts of up to 170 JPEGs. And a wide area AF system locks onto subjects with 9 sensors, with a central cross-type AF sensor keeping things focused even in lower light. A good camera doesn't separate photographer and scene; it brings them closer together. © Alexandra Leiser 10. 1 Megapixels If you've honed your skills on a digital compact camera, prepare to experience a new world of possibility. Thanks to its 10. 1 Megapixel sensor ­ with a surface area more than ten times that of the sensors used in compact models ­ the EOS C300 PL will take you to places even the most advanced compact can't. Shoot after the sun has set, or capture atmospheric low-lit interiors; the sensor's superior light gathering gives you outstanding, low-noise results. [. . . ] Capture the buzz of large crowds, or the full atmosphere of an interior scene. And relish the design of every EF-S lens, with compact, lightweight designs and performance to match the demands of today's high resolution sensors. For more information on the full range of EF and EF-S lenses available, see pages 12 and 13. © Ivica Kostic Korto CMOs seNsOR Crisp, detailed images with an exceptional range of tones. High speed data transfer, which allows fast frames-per-second shooting speeds. Large pixels for excellent, low-noise performance with high ISO levels in low light. These are the advantages delivered by Canon's CMOS sensors ­ designed in-house to function in exact harmony with the other components of the EOS C300 PL and EOS 500D. © Umberto Nicoletti tHe pOweR Of DigiC In the instant between your shot being taken and its appearance on the camera's LCD screen, Canon's cutting-edge DIGIC technology is racing to optimise your image. DIGIC processors are able to analyse ultra-detailed image data gathered by the camera sensor ­ then use this to swiftly reproduce the subtlest of tonal gradations and an exceptionally wide colour range. Even if you're pushing the ISO to the limit, DIGIC processing implements sophisticated Noise Reduction algorithms ­ helping to eliminate graininess and preserve detail. The speed of DIGIC also means less processing time, for long battery life and fast start-up times. ADVANTAGE OF DSLR #3 eliMiNate tHe uNeCessaRy With the full control over aperture and focal length offered by a digital SLR, you can fine-tune the depth of field ­ the area of sharpness extending in front and behind your main subject. This lets you shoot candid portraits with no distracting background detail, or compellingly detailed landscapes, with equal ease. eOs iNtegRateD CleaNiNg systeM Sealing material Piezoelectric element Low-pass filter -2 CMOS sensor Phaser layer Infrared-absorption glass Low-pass filter -1 Support material Dust on the image sensor can spell bad news for image quality. To avoid this, the EOS C300 PL and EOS 500D guard against the effects of dust in three ways: reducing dust generated inside the camera, shaking dust from the sensor each time the camera is turned on or off, and mapping stubborn dust spots for removal with the provided Digital Photo Professional software. © Jaime Monfort Changing settings should be as instinctive and effortless as pushing the shutter button. ADVANTAGE OF DSLR #4 fast aND fOCuseD The rapid burst rates of the EOS C300 PL (up to 3fps) and EOS 500D (3. 4fps) give you the speed to shoot dramatic action sequences, ensuring you always catch the decisive moment. More image detail, and more ways to make your best images even better in post production. To give you a direct, intuitive route into the world of RAW editing, processing and converting, every EOS camera is supplied with Canon Digital Photo Professional (DPP) software. Use DPP to open a RAW image shot on your EOS camera, and you can adjust exposure, white balance, noise reduction, sharpening, Picture Style, contrast and lens correction ­ as well as mapping and removing the effects of any residual dust on your camera sensor. ADVANTAGE OF DSLR #6 Beat tHe BluR Many EF and EF-S lenses feature Canon's optical Image Stabilizer. This lets you shoot handheld in low light at shutter speeds up to four stops lower than otherwise possible. And because this technology is in-lens where it belongs, rather than on the image sensor, the stabilization is matched perfectly to the lens and the image through the viewfinder is also stabilized. ReaDy fOR ViewiNg Captured your idea of beauty?Then don't hide it away on a computer. For quick, easy, lab-quality prints in a variety of sizes, try out Canon's range of SELPHY compact photo printers; they're ideal for creating postcard-sized prints, ready for individual display or collages. For single images at serious sizes, Canon's PIXMA range delivers prints with outstanding quality and longevity ­ all the way up to A3+*. *Media size varies between models. See individual specifications for details. Glossary apeRtuRe The adjustable or fixed opening within a lens which controls the amount of light that passes to the camera's image sensor. Aperture size is expressed as an F-stop value (e. g. f/2. 8): the smaller the number, the larger the aperture/ opening. CMOs The type of image sensor used in Canon EOS digital SLR cameras. [. . . ] 230, 000 dots Approx 170° Adjustable to one of seven levels 13 Coverage upto 17mm focal length (27mm equivalent) Auto, Manual Flash On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction 1/200sec +/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments Yes, with compatible External Flash Yes Yes Yes/ No Via camera menu screen 12 Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) Auto Lighting Optimizer (Basic and Creative modes), Long exposure noise reduction, High ISO speed noise reduction Single, Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s + continuous shots 2-10) Max. (speed maintained for up to 514 images (JPEG), Max. RAW Approx 1. 5fps for 5 images (RAW)) 4 Electronic viewfinder with image sensor Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor, Active metering time can be changed Grid overlay, Histogram Yes (RAW + Large JPEG only) (LF) 3888x2592, (LN) 3888x2592, (MF) 2816x1880, (MN) 2816x1880, (SF) 1936x1288, (SN) 1936x1288, (RAW) 3888x2592 - FOCUSING type af system/ points af working range predictive af 1 af assist Beam EXPOSURE CONTROL Metering modes exposure Compensation/ aeB isO sensitivity 2 SHUTTER speed WHITE BALANCE settings wB Bracketing VIEWFINDER type Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) Magnification eyepoint Dioptre Correction focusing screen LCD MONITOR type Viewing angle (horizontally/vertically) Coating Brightness adjustment FLASH Built-in flash gN (isO 100, meters) Built-in flash Coverage Modes x-sync flash exposure Compensation flash exposure Bracketing flash exposure lock second Curtain synchronisation Hotshoe/ pC terminal external flash Control SHOOTING Modes picture styles image processing Drive modes Continuous shooting LIVE VIEW MODE type focusing Metering Display Options Electronic viewfinder with image sensor Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor, Active metering time can be changed Grid overlay, Histogram Yes (RAW + Large JPEG only) JPEG: (L) 4752x3168, (M) 3088x2056, (S) 2256x1504 RAW: (RAW) 4752x3168 MOV (Video: H. 264, Sound: Linear PCM) HD (16:9)1920 x 1080P -20fps, 1280x720P -30fps, SD(4:3) 640 x 480 -30fps / Max duration 29m 59sec, Max file size 4GB 13 Custom Functions with 39 settings Autoplay: All images, repeat Brightness, RGB / Yes Original image verification data can be appended to the image (OSK-E3 required for verification) 25 Languages English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese Update possible by the user Hi-Speed USB Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI Type C SD card, SDHC card 1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E5 Approx. 400 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)5, Approx. 380 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) 4 levels Stainless Steel/Plastic 0 ­ 40 °C, 85% or less humidity 128. 8 x 97. 5 x 61. 9 mm / Approx 480g FILE TYPE Raw+Jpeg simultaneous recording image size Movie type Movie size/length OTHER FEATURES Custom functions slide show Histogram / Highlight alert Data Verification Menu languages 12 Custom Functions with 32 settings No Brightness, RGB / Yes Original image verification data can be appended to the image (OSK-E3 required for verification) 20 Languages English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech Update possible by the user USB 2. 0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B) Video output (PAL/ NTSC) SD card, SDHC card 1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E5 Approx. 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