Basic Zone Modes - Canon EOS 20D Instruction Manual

Basic Zone Modes
Select a shooting mode to suit the target subject, and the camera will
be set to obtain the best results.
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.
Automatically, the AF mode will be set to
<ONE SHOT>, the drive mode will be set to <E_>,
and the metering mode will be set to < C®3 > .
This is for wide scenic views, night scenes,
etc.
:# Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance the
depth and breadth of the image.
/_ > Automatically, the AF mode will be set to
<ONE SHOT>, the drive mode will be set to <r-I>,
and the metering mode will be set to < C®3 > .
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.
Automatically, the AF mode will be set to
<ONE SHOT>, the drive mode will be set to <r-I>,
and the metering mode will be set to < C83 >.
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