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Custom Picture Settings
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Date published: 05/12/2015 |
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Date last updated: 10/22/2015 |
Description
Custom Picture Settings
Solution
You can preset a number of picture-related settings . After changing individual settings to your preference, you can save the whole set in the camcorder or SD card as a custom picture file. You can then load the file at a later date to change the current settings to the preset levels you selected. You can even embed the custom picture settings in clips recorded to a CF card or photos recorded to an SD card. Conversely, you can have the camcorder record clips and photos without embedding custom picture settings.You can save up to 9 different custom picture files on the camcorder and up to 20 custom picture files on an SD card. Custom picture files can be copied between the camcorder and recording media. Custom preset files created with previous Canon camcorders are not compatible with this camcorder. Custom picture files created with this camcorder are compatible only with other C300 and C300 PL camcorders. Selecting Custom Picture Files Select a custom picture file to apply its settings to your recordings or to edit, rename, protect, or transfer it. When [  ] > [ ] is set to [On], the custom picture menu cannot be accessed and custom picture files cannot be used.1 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button. 
2 Select  ] and then press SET.3 Select the desired file and then press SET. Select [Off] to record without applying any custom picture settings. To apply the file’s settings, press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu. An icon representing the selected custom picture file will appear on the left of the screen. To perform other operations on the file, continue with the following procedures.
Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings 1 After selecting a file, select [  ] and then press SET.2 Select a setting and then press SET. Preset Custom Picture Files By default, the custom picture files in the camcorder in file slots [C8] and [C9] are protected. Remove the protection to edit the file. The following describes when to use the preset files.[C8: CINEMA]: Uses the Canon Log gamma and color matrix for an outstanding dynamic range and an image suitable for processing in post-production. [C9: EOS Std.]: Reproduces the image quality and look (high contrast, vibrant colors) of an EOS digital SLR camera with its picture style set to [Standard]. Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings 1 After selecting a file, select [  ] and then press SET.2 Select a setting and then press SET. 3 Change the setting to the desired level and then press SET. Refer to the table Available Custom Picture Settings for details on the various settings. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other settings, as necessary.
4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu and apply the new custom picture settings. Resetting the current file’s settings to default values 1 Select [Reset] and then press SET. 2 Select the default values and then press SET. 3 Select [OK] and then press SET. Renaming Custom Picture Files 1 After selecting a file, open the [Rename] submenu. [
 ] > [Rename]2 Select an alphanumeric character or symbol then move (  to the next field.3 Select [Set] and then press SET. 4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu and apply the selected custom picture settings. Protecting Custom Picture Files Protecting a custom picture file prevents its settings from being accidentally changed. 1 After selecting a file, open the [Protect] submenu. [
 ] > [Protect]2 Select [Protect] and then press SET. In the custom picture menu, i will appear next to the file name. To remove protection settings, select [Unprotect] instead.
3 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu and apply the selected custom  picture settings. Transferring Custom Picture Files You can transfer custom picture files between the camcorder and SD card. When the custom picture file is in the camcorder, use [ ] or [ ] depending on the operation you wish to perform. Similarly, when the custom picture file is on an SD card, use [Copy To Cam.] or [Load From Cam].Copying a File from the Camcorder to an SD Card 1 After selecting a file in the camcorder, open the [ ] submenu.[
 ] > [ ]2 Select the file slot on the SD card under which to save the file and then press SET. 3 Select [OK] and then press SET. 4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu and apply the selected custom picture settings. Replacing a File in the Camcorder with a File on an SD Card 1 After selecting a file in the camcorder to replace, open the [ ] submenu.[
] > [ ]2 Select the file to transfer to the camcorder and then press SET. 3 Select [OK] and then press SET. 4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu and apply the selected custom picture settings Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording By default, when you record video or take a photo with custom picture settings applied to it, the custom picture file used to record it is embedded in the image file. Later, those embedded settings in the video or photo can be copied to the camcorder and be applied to future recordings. You may find that embedding custom picture settings in a recording helps you keep track of them, such as verifying what settings were used for a particular recording.1 Open the [Add CP File] submenu.[
Other Functions] > [Add CP File]2 Select [To Clip] or [To Photo] and then press SET. 3 Select [On] or [Off] and then press SET. Available Custom Picture Settings (see separate heading)
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