A Selecting A Picture Style - Canon EOS 50D Instruction Manual

A Selecting a Picture StyleN
By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the image effects matching
your photographic expression or the subject.
In the Basic Zone modes (except for C), you cannot select the Picture
Style.
You can also use the [2 Picture Style] menu to select the Picture Style.
Picture Style Effects
P Standard (C: Standard)
The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose
Picture Style suitable for most scenes.
Q Portrait (C: Smooth skin tones)
For nice skin tones. The image looks softer. Effective for close-ups
of women or children. This Picture Style is also selected
automatically when the Mode Dial is set to <2>.
By changing the [Color tone] (p.67), you can adjust the skin tone.
R Landscape (C: Vivid blues and greens)
For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images.
Effective for impressive landscapes. This Picture Style is also
selected automatically when the Mode Dial is set to <3>.
Press the <A> button.
1
When the camera is ready to shoot,
press the <A> button.
The Picture Style screen will appear.
Select a Picture Style.
2
Turn the <6> or <5> dial to select
a Picture Style, then press <0>.
The Picture Style will take effect and
the camera will be ready to shoot.
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