101Custom Picture SettingsCustom Picture SettingsYou can preset a number of picture-related settings (A 104). After changing individual settings to yourpreference, you can save the whole set in the camcorder or SD card as a custom picture file. You can then loadthe file at a later date to change the current settings to the preset levels you selected. You can even embed thecustom picture settings in clips recorded to a CF card or photos recorded to an SD card. Conversely, you canhave 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 SDcard. 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. Custompicture files created with this camcorder are compatible only with other C300 and C300 PL camcorders.Selecting Custom Picture FilesSelect a custom picture file to apply its settings to your recordings or toedit, rename, protect, or transfer it. When [~ Camera Setup] >[/ CINEMA Locked] is set to [On], the custom picture menu cannot beaccessed and custom picture files cannot be used.1 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button.• The custom picture menu appears. The currently selected fileappears next to the - icon or [Off] if no file is selected.2 Select [- / Select File] and then press SET.• You can select from a list of custom picture files in the camcorderand SD card. Files in the camcorder begin with [C1] to [C9]; thoseon the SD card begin with [SD1] to [SD20].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 iconrepresenting 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 Settings1 After selecting a file, select [, / Edit File] and then press SET.2 Select a setting and then press SET.Operating modes:Preset Custom Picture FilesBy default, the custom picture files in the camcorder in file slots [C8] and [C9] are protected. Remove theprotection (A 102) 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 animage suitable for processing in post-production.[C9: EOS Std.]: Reproduces the image quality and look (high contrast, vibrant colors) of an EOS digital SLRcamera with its picture style set to [Standard].COPY
