Capturing In Raw Format; Using The Menu - Canon EOS M5 User Manual

When deciding the number of pixels based on print size, use the following
table as a guide for images with a 3:2 aspect ratio.
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)
A3 (11.7 x 16.5 in.)
A4 (8.3 x 11.7 in.)
3.5 x 5 in., 5 x 7 in., Postcard

Capturing in RAW Format

The camera can capture images in JPEG and RAW format.
Processed in the camera for optimal image quality and
compressed to reduce file size. However, the compression
JPEG
process is irreversible, and images cannot be restored to
Images
their original, unprocessed state. Image processing may
also cause some loss of image quality.
"Raw" (unprocessed) data, recorded with essentially no
loss of image quality from the camera's image processing.
The data cannot be used in this state for viewing on a
RAW computer or printing. You must first process it on this
Images camera (= 122) or use the Digital Photo Professional
application (= 176) to convert images to ordinary JPEG
or TIFF files. Images can be adjusted with minimal loss of
image quality.
● Press the [ ] button, and then choose
[ ] in the menu (= 34).
● To capture in RAW format only, choose
the [ ] option.
● To capture images in both JPEG and
RAW format simultaneously, choose the
JPEG image quality, and then press the
[ ] button. A [
next to [RAW]. To undo this setting, follow
the same steps and remove the [
next to [RAW].

Using the Menu

] mark is displayed
] mark
● When transferring RAW images (or RAW and JPEG images
recorded together) to a computer, always use the dedicated
software "EOS Utility" (= 176).
● For details on the relationship between the number of recording
pixels and the number of shots that will fit on a card, see
"Recording" (= 214).
● The file extension for JPEG images is .JPG, and the extension
for RAW images is .CR2. File names of JPEG and RAW images
captured together have the same image number.
● For details on Digital Photo Professional and EOS Utility
applications, see "Software" (= 176). Download software
instruction manuals from the Canon website as needed. For
downloading instructions, see "Software Instruction Manual"
(= 176).
● Press the [ ] button, choose
[Image quality] on the [
press the [ ] button (= 35).
● To capture in RAW format at the same
time, turn the [ ] dial and choose
[ ] under [RAW]. Note that only JPEG
images are captured when [−] is selected.
● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ]
dial to choose [JPEG], and then choose
the image size and quality. Note that only
RAW images are captured when [−] is
selected.
● When finished, press the [ ] button to
return to the menu screen.
● [RAW] and [JPEG] cannot both be set to [−].
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
1] tab, and then
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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