Canon EOS 20D Instruction Manual

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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.

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Holding down the shutter button executes 
continuous shooting.

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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.

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Automatically, the AF mode will be set to 
<X>, the drive mode will be set to <i>,
and the metering mode will be set to <q>.

This is for wide scenic views, night scenes, 
etc.

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Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance the 
depth and breadth of the image.

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Automatically, the AF mode will be set to 
<X>, the drive mode will be set to <u>,
and the metering mode will be set to <q>.

Use this mode to take close-up shots of 
flowers, insects, etc.

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As much as possible, focus the subject at the 
lens’ closest focusing distance.

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To obtain a larger magnification, use the 
telephoto end of a zoom lens.

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For better close-ups, an EOS-dedicated macro 
lens and Macro Ring Lite (both optional) are 
recommended.

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Automatically, the AF mode will be set to 
<X>, the drive mode will be set to <u>,
and the metering mode will be set to <q>.

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