Canon EOS-1 - Manual (Page 26)

III. IMAGE QUALITY SETTINGS 26
image detail as possible with in-camera JPEGs. (In-camera sharpness settings do not
apply to RAW files because they can be overridden during conversion.) The default “no
sharpening” setting allows maximum latitude for post-processing. In commercial
printing for example, sharpening is best applied after the image is converted to CMYK.
However, photographers who wish to reduce the need for post-processing of in-camera
JPEGs should explore the use of higher in-camera sharpness settings.
Please review the chart below to see how EOS-1D Mark II sharpness settings should be
selected to match the default sharpness settings for the original EOS-1D and EOS-1Ds.
We will have further discussions on image sharpening in the Post-Processing section of
this document. For now, as mentioned previously, please note that your choice of
in-camera sharpness settings can make a big difference in the appearance of your
images, especially if you shoot in-camera JPEGs.
It should be understood that even the Level 5 setting for in-camera sharpening might
not be strong enough for some applications. In those cases, it’s usually better to leave
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Contrast
Sharpness
Color Saturation
Color Tone
Stronger
Stronger
Higher
Redder
Weaker
Weaker
Lower
Natural
Emphasis on “Raw Material”. Nice at first glance.
Standard
Standard
Parameter
2
Parameter
1
Standard
Modification Range EOS 1Ds Mark II
EOS 1D Mark II
EOS 1Ds
EOS 1D
EOS 10D
EOS 20D
EOS Digital Rebel
Compact
Digital Camera
Image-Making Concept for EOS Digital/Compact Digital Cameras
EOS DIGITAL
• Faithful image reproduction
Neutral image geared for post-processing
• Suited for diverse user requirements
Image flexible enough to suit diverse printing
and
viewing formats
• Soft-looking images
Geared for post-processing, the image has
rich gradation and natural colors.
COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERA
• Provides the “Final” image
Geared for home printing/viewing not requiring
post-processing
• Favored for general users
Great-looking image at first glance
• Sharp and vivid images
Intended to be used as is, image looks great at
first glance. The image is sharp with good contrast
and
vivid colors.
Desired Effect with 1D Mark II Sharpness Contrast Color Matrix
Same sharpness as EOS-1D/1Ds 1 0 1-Standard
Sharp & Crisp Image 5 +2 1-Standard
Sharp, Crisp & Vivid Image 5 +2 3-High-Sat.