Canon EOS Digital Rebel EOS DIGITAL REBEL/EOS 300D DIGITAL Instruction Manual - Page 40

Programmed Image Control Modes

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Programmed Image Control Modes Select a shooting mode to suit the target subject, and the camera will be set to obtain the best results. For the functions available in the Basic Zone modes, see the "Function Availability Table" (p.122). U Portrait This mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. • Holding down the shutter button executes continuous shooting. • To improve the background blur, use a telephoto lens and fill the frame with the subject or have the subject stand farther away from the background. I Landscape This is for wide scenic views, night scenes, etc. • Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance the depth and breadth of the image. O Close-up 40 Use this mode to take close-up shots of flowers, insects, etc. • As much as possible, focus the subject at the lens' closest focusing distance. • To obtain a larger magnification, use the telephoto end of a zoom lens. • For better close-ups, an EOS-dedicated macro lens and Macro Ring Lite (both optional) are recommended.

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Programmed Image Control Modes
Select a shooting mode to suit the target subject, and the camera will
be set to obtain the best results.
For the functions available in the Basic Zone modes, see the “Function
Availability Table” (p.122).
This mode blurs the background to make
the human subject stand out.
Holding down the shutter button executes
continuous shooting.
To improve the background blur, use a telephoto
lens and fill the frame with the subject or have
the subject stand farther away from the
background.
This is for wide scenic views, night scenes,
etc.
Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance
the depth and breadth of the image.
Use this mode to take close-up shots of
flowers, insects, etc.
As much as possible, focus the subject at the
lens’ closest focusing distance.
To obtain a larger magnification, use the
telephoto end of a zoom lens.
For better close-ups, an EOS-dedicated macro
lens and Macro Ring Lite (both optional) are
recommended.
Portrait
U
Landscape
I
Close-up
O