Canon EOS 60D Instruction Manual page 66

I1_ Shooting Portraits at Night
To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the
background, use the <_> (Night Portrait) mode.
-_;_ Shooting Tips
_ Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod.
When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide
night view. Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
®_ Keep the person within 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera.
Under low light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to obtain a
good exposure of the person. The effective distance of the built-in
flash is 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera.
_ Shoot also with <O> (Full Auto).
Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also
with <O> (Full Auto) is recommended.
[] _ Teil ihe SUbjeCt to keep Still even after the flash firesl
#_!f the se!f-timer iS also used, the self.timer lamp will light briefly when the
Picture is taken_
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