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Canon EOS-D30 user manual

1. EP EX15 gt B Strap hs gle j Angle Finder C wal eel DR 400 ill Battery Pack Eyepiece Cover Lithium Backup Battery CR2025 type Compact Power Adapter CA PS400 Timer Remote Controller TC 80N3 Remote Switch Wireless RS 80N3 Controller Battery Pack Battery Grip BG ED3 EF Lens BP 511 LC 4 142 e Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk e Adobe Photoshop LE Disk Interface Cable IFC 200 PCU Video Cable VC 100 Reader PC Card Adapter PC Card Slot Printer or Modem Port DIN 8 Pin Connector USB Port REFERENCE Macintosh Computer PC AT Compatible Computer EE TV Video 143 JONSAYssSY REFERENCE Major Specifications Type TOS E at single lens reflex AE AF digital camera with built in flash and focal plane shutter vertical travel 36 bit full color RGB each 12 bit single shot CMOS direct imaging sensor Picture SIZES ii cacdsvaccncasneniecasss 22 7 x 15 1 mm 0 89 x 0 59 in Compatible lenses Canon EF lens group Lens MOUNT darinatecundesecavanseess Canon EF mount Lens focal length 0 Approx 1 6x indicated lens focal length Imaging element TYDE naran High sensitivity high resolution large single plate CMOS sensor Effective sensor SIZ 22 7 x 15 1 mm 0 89 x 0 59 in Advanced Pho
2. Change the displayed image Turn the 3 dial counterclockwise to view images in order from newest to oldest Turn the lt 3 dial clockwise to view images in order from oldest to newest Viewing the Index This mode displays 9 images simultaneously on a single screen Press the button The most recent single image taken by the camera appears Display the index Press the Q button gt The images are displayed in index format 3 Change the image selection gt The selected image is surrounded by a green border Turn the dial counterclockwise to select images in order from newest to oldest Turn the dial clockwise to select images in order from oldest to newest Press the Q gt button to enlarge the selected image To return to single image display press the HQ button again When you finish viewing press the button 102 Viewing Recorded Images lt Viewing Enlarged Images Recorded images can be enlarged approximately 3x Select the image you want to enlarge from a single image or index display 102 Enlarge the image Press the Q button twice from a single image display or once from an index display The selected image is enlarged approximately 3x The central part of the image is dis
3. During continuous shooting no viewfinder information is displayed In manual exposure mode AEB is applied by changing the shutter speed You can use AEB in combination with exposure compensation In this case if exposure compensation causes the exposure to fall outside the indicated exposure level the display looks as follows In all cases the exposures are taken according to the settings In lt P Tv Av and A DEP modes 2e1 9 1 2 an AEB set to 1 stop e e e2 With exposure compensation of 1 stop 2 1 0 1 2 With exposure compensation of 1 5 stops EE E 2 1 0 1 2 With exposure compensation of 2 stops E In M mode 9 1 2 Center exposure 2 stops from correct exposure Zel E E 2 1 9 1 2 Center exposure more than 2 stops from correct exposure T You can change the AEB settings in 1 3 stop increments C Fn 4 gt 124 In this case the AEB indicator on the LCD panel looks like this AEB settings in 1 3 stop increments AEB settings in 2 3 stop increments a ee oZ 2 3 Zeal Ole 2 3 You can change the sequence to underexposure correct exposure or overexposure C Fn 7 gt 126 83 gt Q lt D 5 O D Q O O D s 0 O 5 a AE Lock 2 AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a place other than the point of focus After locking the exposure you can recompose the shot while maintaining the exposure level This feature is
4. 1 Set the Main Switch to OFF Open the backup battery chamber cover by turning it 45 degrees counterclockwise as shown by the arrow in the diagram Be careful not to rotate the cover more than 45 degrees 3 Remove the old backup battery Turn the camera so the backup battery chamber faces down and press the edge of the battery to remove it Insert a fresh backup battery Make sure the battery s positive side faces up Close the cover by turning it clockwise as shown by the arrow in the diagram If the date and time now displayed in the LCD panel are incorrect you will need to set them gt 38 Q The backup battery must be a CR2025 button type lithium battery 24 Charging the Battery Pack m 0 50 Blinks once per a E 50 75 Blinks twice per pee fea Over 75 Blinks three times per second T00 3 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter Insert the plug into a power outlet Remove the cover Store the cover in a place where it will not be lost f you remove the battery from the camera be sure to reattach the cover to protect against shorting Place the battery in the adapter Align the end of the battery with the mark on the adapter press down on the battery and slide it into place To remove the battery use the reverse of the above Batteries can be charged in either the left
5. 7 Close Up Mode a s NaI AN 50 This mode is for taking close up shots of flowers insects or other small subjects Set the Mode Dial to The way you take pictures is the same as in D Full Auto mode gt 42 gt The AF mode is automatically set to ONE SHOT the drive mode to lt 1 Single shot and the metering mode to The Quality setting is automatically set to Large Fine 2160 x 1440 Close up mode is most effective when the subject is at the minimum focusing distance of the lens If you use a zoom lens use its longest focal length to get a higher magnification For better close ups we recommend using an EOS dedicated macro lens and the Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX Sports Model This mode is used for sports photography and capturing fast moving subjects Set the Mode Dial to amp The way you take pictures is the same as in _ Full Auto mode gt 42 gt The AF mode is automatically set to Al Servo the drive mode to Gly and the metering mode to The Quality setting is automatically set to Large Fine 2160 x 1440 Q If the shutter speed indicator blinks the shutter speed may be too slow to keep the picture from being blurred by camera shake Be careful to hold the camera steady and press the shutter button smoothly or use a tripod The shutter speed indicator still blinks if you use a tripod but camera shake will not be
6. EM Setting the Date and Time Press the button The date and time are set and the display returns to the menu Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the menu Each photographed image is recorded with the date and time it was taken If the date and time are not set they cannot be recorded correctly Make sure you set the date and time correctly The date and time are stored using the backup battery 39 ulbeg noA s0jeg Dioptric Adjustment in the Viewfinder Use the dioptric adjustment in the viewfinder to best suit your vision This adjustment can enable eyeglass wearers to see through the viewfinder clearly even without their eyeglasses The camera s adjustable dioptric range is 3 to 1 dpt Turn the Dioptric Adjustment Knob Turn the knob right or left until the focusing point or the center spot metering circle appears sharply defined in the viewfinder The diagram shows the knob set at the standard diopter 1 dpt adjustment knob try one of the E series dioptric adjustment lenses sold separately 140 ir If the viewfinder image still does not look sharp after adjusting the diopter Holding the Camera m To get sharp pictures hold the camera as still as possible Landscape position Portrait position Grasp the camera grip firmly with your right hand and hold your right elbow lightly against your body Hold the lens at the bottom w
7. New laser matte screen Focusing points Partial metering circle Ch the Ooo In focus indicator Exposure level Exposure compensation amount AEB level Red eye reduction lamp indicator FE lock underexposure warning AE lock FE lock indicator Flash ready indicator High speed sync indicator FP flash Focusing point indicator Shutter speed 400D 30M bulb Aperture value 0 3 1 Data processing hu54 The above diagram shows the LCD panel with all icons and indicators displayed In actual use the items displayed differ according to the camera settings 19 UOI ONPOUU fl Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial is divided into two functional zones Full Auto 1 Easy shooting zone 2 Creative zone All you do is press the shutter button Lets you make a variety of settings Full Auto gt 42 P Program AE gt 72 Lets you take fully automatic pictures Tv Shutter speed priority AE gt 74 the camera makes all the settings Av Aperture priority AE gt 76 ETETEA M Manual exposure gt 78 g ADEP Auto depth of field priority AE Lets you take fully automatic pictures in gt 80 specific situations Portrait 48 Landscape gt 49 Close up gt 50 Sports gt 51 Night Scene gt 52 eP See the page indicated gt W for more information 20 Compact Power Nomenclature Adapter CA PS400 Battery pack connectors gt 25 G
8. DUNE OV cectcon EET Quick return half mirror mirror blackout none up to EF 600mm FAL IS USM lens Depth of field preview Press depth of field preview button Exposure Control MENO jndcccnaeecia eee 35 zone SPC and TTL open metering Evaluative metering 2 Center partial metering approx 9 5 of viewfinder area 3 Center weighted average value metering Exposure MOdES 0 000 Program AE shiftable Shutter speed priority AE 3 Aperture priority AE Auto depth of field priority AE 5 Full Auto mode Program AE Image Control modes five types Portrait Landscape Close up Sports Night scene Manual E TTL autoflash program flash AE High speed sync FE lock Metering range 00 EV2 to EV20 at room temperature with 50mm F1 4 lens at ISO 100 ISO speed range 068 Equivalent to 100 200 400 800 1600 145 JONSAYsssy REFERENCE Exposure compensation d AEB 2 stops in 1 2 or 1 3 stop increments Correct exposure underexposure overexposure 2 Manual compensation 2 stops in 1 2 or 1 3 stop increments PEGG E E Auto AE lock Press AE Lock button Center partial metering and AE lock Shutter A ha E IE AE eee Vertical travel focal plane shutter with all soeeds controlled electronically Shutter speeds c000 1 4000 to 30 sec bulb and X sync at 1 200 sec Shutter release 00 Soft touch electromagnetic release Self timMer
9. gt dial to select the desired option then press the button The setting is entered and the display returns to the menu Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the menu 3 Take the picture After the picture is taken the image as it was shot appears on the LCD monitor The time that image is displayed depends on the review time setting gt 46 The display differs depending on whether you selected On or On Info On selected On Info selected 104 Histogram 104 Image information 104 Date time gt 38 E You can change the review time setting gt 46 45 Buiye ainjoldg ajdwis Check the Image Immediately EE 110 Time Images Are Displayed for Checking You can control how long images are displayed by setting the review time to 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec or Hold which keeps the image on the monitor screen The default setting is 2 sec From the Menu select Review time Press the MENU button Turn the 3 dial to select Review time then press the 6 button Set the review time Turn the dial to select the review time you want then press the 6 button The setting is entered and the display returns to the menu Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the menu When this function is set to Hold the image is displayed until you press the F shutter button down halfway
10. 70 UEN Custom White Balance Setting Select the white balance i Turn the 2 dial to select s U gt al The custom white balance is entered White balance data is loaded from the partial metering zone gt 19 You can store white subjects photographed under various conditions on the CF card then select these images as needed for the Custom WB function as an easy way of setting the ideal white balance for any lighting conditions The default setting for 1 is the same as the default setting for 3 Fa For best results use subjects such as plain white paper for white balance basis 71 suoeiadO pavuenpy P Program AE mee J Like Full Auto mode this is a general purpose 72 picture taking mode The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to suit the scene s brightness This is called Program AE P stands for Program AE stands for Auto Exposure 1 Set the Mode Dial to P Focus on the subject Press the shutter button down halfway When the camera has focused the focusing point indicator and the in focus indicator in the viewfinder light at the same time Check the display The shutter speed and aperture value are determined automatically and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel f the shutter speed and aperture values are not blinking the exposure is correct f either is bli
11. Fa If the print type is Index you cannot specify both date and file number Specify 114 N Print Order Specifying File Number Printing You can specify printing of file number information on each image Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Selecting a Single Image procedure gt 111 to display the Print Order screen Turn the dial to select Set up then press the 6 button gt The Print Order Setting screen appears 3 Turn the 3 dial to select File No then press the button Specify file number printing Turn the 3 dial to select On or Off then press the Ger button Press the MENU button to return to the Print Order screen If the print type is Index you cannot specify both date and file number Specify F one or the other 115 sobew papsiooey Bulsesy pue Nulled a Connecting to a TV me You can connect the EOS D30 to a television using the video cable provided with your camera to display your recorded images Always turn off the camera and the television before connecting or disconnecting them 1 Open the cover Connect the cable Connect the cable to the VIDEO OUT terminal on the camera and to the video input terminal on the TV Insert the cable plug all the way until it clicks into place 3 Turn the TV on and set the input switch to Video In 4 Set the Main Switch to ON Press the button gt
12. U List of Menu Functions pete Mem Sereen Seeria _Saling or change __ Shutter speed in Av mode with flash AEB sequence lauto cancellaton when Main Switch is Off Shutter curtain sync Lens AF stop button Fn Switch Auto reduction of fill flash 126 Automatic setting Fixed at 1 200 second when using flash 0 gt gt Enabled 0 gt Disabled gt 0 gt Enabled gt 0 gt Disabled 1st curtain sync Flash fires immediately after the shutter reaches full open position 2nd curtain sync Flash fires immediately before 2nd curtain closes Stop AF while button is pressed Operate AF while button is pressed Press button to start exposure timer and lock AE Enable Disable U List of Menu Functions Effects remarks Effective for using flash at night or in dark locations Effective when you continue to take AEB shots with the first frame set at the correct exposure Lets you take AEB shots from the lowest exposure first Effective when you continue to take AEB shots from the lowest exposure first Effective at filling in shadows at slow shutter speeds Camera AF does not operate while this button is pressed Effective for determining focus and exposure separately Produces natural daylight sync imaging Prevents underexposure of people photographed against strong backlighting such as sunsets 127 T7 97 83 83 83 92 5 suyas uonoun
13. or within 4 seconds of pressing the shutter button down halfway Positions on the side indicate overexposure and positions on the side indicate underexposure 5 ae a et CELES Underexposure 2 o 1 9 1 2 Overexposure a i z Once set the exposure compensation dma E remains in memory after the Main Switch is set to OFF TRADO To cancel exposure compensation return the compensation setting to the standard exposure position 4 Take the picture To prevent the 3 dial from turning inadvertently and changing the exposure compensation enter the setting and then set the Quick Control Dial switch to OFF In M Manual mode because you determine the exposure the combination of shutter soeed and aperture yourself the exposure compensation function does not operate You can set the camera so that you can set the exposure compensation amount in 1 3 stop increments C Fn 4 gt 124 81 SUOI eEJBdD pavueapy w Autoexposure Bracketing m When using autoexposure bracketing the camera automatically changes the exposure level within the set range up to 2 stops in 1 2 stop increments for three successive frames This is called AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing The three bracketed shots are exposed in the selected drive mode gt 67 in the following order correct exposure underexposure and overexposure Correct exposure 0 Underexposure 1 0
14. 100 to 998 and recorded on the CF card Because pictures taken using continuous shooting must be stored in the same folder there may in some cases be LI CIE more than 101 images in a folder Folders with 99 as their et eee last two digits are not created CIL Images stored in formats other than RAW format have the oi NES ole 0206 file name Img_ and the extension jpg and images stored in RAW format have the file name CRW_ and the extension g crw Images with the extension thm are thumbnail 198 Ls m m images for index display Po O C Example Img_0001 jpg 200 0001 0002 0099 0100 File name Extension File number 131 JONdJ HdddJ H REFERENCE Format Formatting a CF card is the process of preparing the CF card to store image data Be careful when formatting a CF card because the formatting process erases all data stored on the card ISO Speed An index number representing the photosensitivity of silver halide photo film This sensitivity standard is determined by the International Standards Organization ISO and is normally written as ISO 100 etc The higher the ISO speed the greater the sensitivity to light Digital cameras use ISO speeds based on silver halide photography JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group is a file format for compressing and storing color images The compression ratio can vary but higher compression results in greater image degradation when the file is
15. Attach battery packs Power cord gt 25 29 GG for charging AKSI i YP s Power cord socket gt 25 29 Plug in power cord here Back DC Coupler DR 400 eceoeeeeee Charge lamp gt 25 S DC coupler socket gt 29 Plug in cord for DC coupler here DC coupler plug gt 29 i Plug into DC coupler socket of compact power adapter DC coupler cord gt 29 21 UOI ONPOUU fl Conventions Used in This Manual All descriptions in this manual assume that the Main Switch is already set to ON Set it to ON before proceeding with any operation In this manual the icon indicates the Main Dial In this manual the 3 icon indicates the Quick Control Dial In this manual the 6 icon indicates the SET button used to set menu functions and custom functions In this manual the C Fn symbol indicates a brief explanation of the respective custom function For details refer to Custom Function Settings gt 124 The camera control icons and markings in this booklet correspond to the icons and markings on the camera See Nomenclature on page 16 Reference page numbers are shown in parentheses gt W The procedures in this users guide use a Canon EF 24 85mm F3 5 4 5 USM lens for reference The descriptions also assume that the menu functions and custom functions are set to the default settings The icons 4 6 and 16 indicate tha
16. Battery Pack seesi 27 Removing the Battery Pack a se 28 Using a Household Power Supply 29 Mounting and Detaching a Lens 30 Mounting a LenS issinstcssaesastacenstancaiadsemmadsions 30 Detaching a LEMNS cccccccessseeesesseeeees 30 Inserting a CF Card s cccincsiiweansanatwedacatitadatwess 31 Removing a CF Card seisseen 31 M File Numbering System 0 00c0cce 32 Basic Operation cvacccsuscretnhiatendaemnmaceemmeneennaioes 33 Main a WITOM dsr csncisieasiraninamidacteacsisalnnianitamewieds 33 Shutter BUttON santeecnaedondicenastant ams 33 Using the Electronic Dials c 34 About the LCD Monitor eessen 35 Menu Functions and Settings 06 36 MEM Setting the Date and Time 38 Dioptric Adjustment in the Viewfinder 40 Holding the Camera 40 2 Simple Picture Taking O Fully Automatic Picture Taking 0 42 Automatic Built in Flash cee 43 AP ASSISU Light eerren 43 Check the Image Immediately 068 44 gt Check the Image in PLAY Mode 44 MM Checking the Image After it is Taken 45 tN Time Images Are Displayed for HEC II aiertrcnsenctneacincacaieeeciehecn renee 46 wv Erasing a Recorded Image Single Image Erase 47 Portrait Mode sieer 48 a Landscape Mode sessies 49 M Close Up Mode cccceccccceseeeeeceeee nanos 50 A Sports MOE n se 51 FA Night Scene Mode 52 MEM Qualit
17. CF card or erase unwanted images gt 31 47 108 The battery pack is out of power Charge the battery pack gt 25 Image out of focus In focus light in the viewfinder blinks Press the shutter button down halfway to focus again If this fails focus manually gt 33 63 Dust or foreign matter on the monitor gt Clean the monitor with a soft eyeglass cloth LCD monitor is worn out gt Consult the store where you bought your camera or a Canon service Center gt 12 back cover Lens focusing mode switch set to MF or M Set the focusing mode switch to AF gt 30 Hand movement when the shutter button is pressed Press the shutter button carefully so that the camera does not move gt 33 40 CF card data is corrupted Format the CF card gt 109 gt Use the specified type of CF card gt 3 141 The backup battery is out of power gt Replace the backup battery gt 24 Checking and Handling Images Incorrect date and time displayed No image appears on the TV screen Images may be protected gt Remove image protection 107 Date Time setting may be incorrect Set date time correctly 38 Video cable plugs are not inserted fully gt Insert the video cable plugs firmly all the way gt 116 139 JONSAYsssY REFERENCE Major Accessories Sold Separately 140 Battery Pack BP 511 This is a powerful lithium ion secondary battery pack The
18. Cannot rotate Attempted to rotate an image recorded by another camera or in aL another format or processed by a computer a Unidentified Image Attempted to play an image taken in a special format Such as a Z format unique to a camera from another manufacturer 2 Protected Attempted to erase a protected image Too many marks Attempted to enter a print order quantity that is too high Enter a lower quantity Cannot complete Print order or slide show setting could not be stored CCDRAW You attempted to replay a CCDRAW image 137 REFERENCE SSS Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camera first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide as you check the camera Power Unable to charge battery pack Main switch does not turn the camera ON Access lamp blinks even when the Main Switch is OFF Battery loses power quickly Camera switches off by itself Only the q J Icon blinks on the LCD panel 138 An incorrect battery pack is being used gt Use a Canon BP 511 battery pack 4 Battery pack is not correctly attached to the compact power adapter Attach the battery pack correctly 25 The DC coupler is connected to the compact power adapter gt Remove the DC coupler plug from the compact power adapter gt 26 The battery pack is out of power Charge the battery pack gt 25 Battery pack is not inserted correctly Insert the battery pack correctly gt 27 Battery
19. If this does not produce pictures with satisfactory coloring you can select a mode other than MB gt a earma nor sre ee For indoor white fluorescent lighting approx 4000 For flash pictures approx 6000 To photograph a white subject to use as a base color inen load that white balance approx 2000 10000 data to set the ideal white balance for that shooting location gt 70 69 SUOI eJBdD p vueapy w Ma Custom White Balance Setting Custom white balance lets you set the white balance yourself by photographing a white subject to use as the basis for the camera s white balance and then selecting that picture for use as white balance data 1 Photograph a white subject Take a picture of a white subject just as you would take a normal picture 0 Frame the shot so that the white subject fills the entire partial metering zone in the viewfinder This picture can be taken using any mode 20 Partial metering zone ae From the menu select Custom H oP my fe Pi WB SO seer fat Press the MENU button Bee J Turn the 3 dial to select Custom WB then press the 6 button Protect Hota te Select the image Turn the 3 dial to select the picture you took in step 1 then press the Ger button When the setting is entered the screen returns to the menu Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the menu 4 Press the AE button 06
20. Note however that the camera power will turn off automatically when the Auto power off time setting is reached gt 33 121 The Review time setting is valid when the Review feature is set to On or On Info 46 i Erasing a Recorded Image Single Image Erase Set the camera to Play mode Press the gt button to enter Play mode The most recent image appears 2 Select the image you want to erase Turn the 3 dial to select the image you want to erase Open the Erase menu Press the TY button gt The Erase menu appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor Erase the image Turn the 3 dial to select Erase then press the Ge button The access lamp blinks and the image is erased You cannot recover an image once you have erased it Make sure you no longer want an image before erasing it You can protect images 107 to prevent them from being erased accidentally To erase all images recorded on the CF card see Erasing Images All Image Erase 108 47 Bulye NPld ajdwis Portrait Mode a N Nae ZAIN 48 This mode blurs the background to make the subject stand out Set the Mode Dial to 4 The way you take pictures is the same as in C_ Full Auto mode gt 42 gt The AF mode is automatically set to ONE SHOT the drive mode to H and the
21. Overexposure 1 0 From the menu select AEB Press the MENU button Turn the 3 dial to select AEB then press the G button Set the AEB level Turn the 3 dial to set the AEB level you want then press the G button The AEB setting is entered and the display returns to the Menu Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the menu When using continuous shooting press 2 1 0 1 2 Underexposure and hold the shutter button down fully to take all three bracketed shots continuously Lel ee e2 Correct exposure 3 Take the picture B and then stop automatically 2e l0 1 2 Overexposure When using AEB with the self timer the E camera takes the three bracketed shots in succession after the 10 second timer delay Canceling AEB Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB level to CP AEB will be automatically cancelled when the Main Switch is set to OFF the lens is changed the flash is charged the battery pack or the CF card is replaced MM Autoexposure Bracketing Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used in AEB mode If you set mirror lockup with C Fn 3 1 and then use AEB single frame shooting takes effect even if the drive mode is set to continuous shooting To indicate that AEB is in progress the me AEB icon on the LCD panel and the F indicator in the viewfinder blink until all three bracketed shots have been taken
22. Photography Using the Built in Flash ccccccccseseeseeeees 90 Using the Built in Flash in the Easy Shooting Zone 90 Using the Built in Flash in the Creative ZONG 90 Built in Flash Range 91 Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings ccccccccssseessseeesseeeens 91 MAM Red eye Reduction enn 93 FELLOCK eee tata r acer 94 Flash Exposure Compensation 95 Flash Photography with the EOS Dedicated 550EX Speedlite 96 Full Auto Flash ssisesiiissssrrrrrrrreern 97 Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting Mode cccceeseeesscceeeessseeeeseeeeees 97 High Speed Sync FP Flash a 98 FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing 98 FE COCK erine iseni tern isenip 99 Flash Exposure Compensation 99 Modeling FAS incnscorsiutatsavsndetesmecmustortecteeds 99 Wireless Multi Light E TTL Autoflash Photography 99 Using Non Canon Flash Units aesae 100 Viewing Recorded IMag s cece 102 gt Viewing a Single Imag 008 102 E lt Viewing the INdEX eee cece 102 Viewing Enlarged Images 103 JUMP Jumping to Another Image 103 INFO Turning the Information Display On and Qfif sosise aent sen enene 104 mm Automated Playback of Recorded Images Auto playback 105 EN Rotating an Image 106 MM Protecting an IMage cece 107 T Erasing Images All Image Erase 108 UM Formatting the CF Card 109 EM Pr
23. a picture after it is recorded If the histogram is higher towards the dark end set the exposure compensation gt 81 towards the plus end If the histogram is higher Sample Histograms towards the light end set the exposure ve compensation towards the minus end ie then take the picture again Darker image Normal brightness Lighter image High Brightness Warning When exposure information is displayed for a picture that will be overexposed the related settings will blink For better results check the histogram and adjust the exposure compensation towards the minus end gt 81 then take the picture again 104 Viewing Recorded Images EE ME Automated Playback of Recorded Images Auto playback This function automatically and continuously displays all images recorded on the CF card Each image is displayed for approximately 3 seconds From the menu select Auto playback Press the MENU button Turn the dial to select Auto playback Start auto playback Press the E Y button gt The camera loads the images and after the Loading image screen has been displayed for approximately 2 seconds the auto playback starts To pause auto playback press the 6 button During the pause the Hi indicator appears in the upper left part of the image To resume press the 1 button again To quit auto playback press the MENU button During auto playback the Auto power
24. a problem F The built in flash does not fire in Sports mode even if it is raised vv For best results in Sports mode use a film speed setting of ISO 400 or faster Y gt 55 120 For sports photography we recommend using a telephoto lens of 200 300 mm V7 51 BuiyeL NPld ajdwis B Night Scene Mode m This mode is for taking pictures of people at sunset or at night It uses flash to illuminate the subject and a slow shutter soeed to expose the background resulting in a natural looking exposure Set the Mode Dial to By The way you take pictures is the same as in C_ Full Auto mode gt 42 gt The AF mode is automatically set to ONE SHOT the drive mode to J Single shot and the metering mode to The Quality setting is automatically set to Large Fine 2160 x 1440 Q To prevent camera shake always use a tripod When the shutter soeed has been automatically set to 1 2 seconds it will take one second from when the shutter button is pressed down fully until the picture is taken Continue pressing the shutter button until the picture is taken If you are taking images of scenery only and not people use Landscape ir 4 Mode Tell your subjects not to move for a few seconds after the flash fires You can also use Night Scene By mode with an ExX series Speedlite In daylight Night Scene By mode operates the same as Full Auto mode For best
25. alcohol benzene thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment The use of these substances may lead to fire e Do not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit which may lead to fire or electrical shock Replace a broken or damaged power adapter cord e Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock When unplugging the cord ensure that you hold the rigid portion of the plug Pulling the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks e Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating distortion of the equipment fire electrical shock or other hazards Use only the recommended power accessories e Power down the computer and unplug the power cord before attempting to connect the interface cable to avoid the risk of electrical shock e Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat Neither should you immerse them in water Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids fire electrical shock explosion or serious injury e Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the batteries There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion Immediately flush with water any
26. balance setting Set the Quick Control Dial switch to ON a 36 j C JO ONE SHOT Turn the 3 dial Press the shutter button down halfway to ia return to ready to shoot mode Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Flash Custom D DP V3 I 7 AWB 30 Go EM ZG NE ir Turn the lt 4 dial to select the AF mode gt 58 68 White Balance Settings In light from any source the proportion of the primary colors red green blue in the light varies according to the color temperature Higher color temperatures contain a greater proportion of blue and lower color temperatures contain a greater proportion of red Moving from low to high the progression is red gt orange gt yellow gt white gt blue white For example a given subject will appear reddish if taken under tungsten incandescent lighting or greenish if taken under fluorescent lighting The human eye automatically adapts to changes in light so that white subjects appear white even under different lighting conditions Cameras that use film have to adjust for these differences by using color correcting filters or switching to different film types Digital cameras rely on software to correct the color temperature by determining white as the basis for the colors in the subject then correcting the other colors to achieve a natural color range AD mode automatically selects the white balance according to the light source where you are shooting
27. chamber cover is not closed gt Close the battery chamber cover tightly gt 27 CF card slot cover is not closed gt Insert the CF card firmly until the CF card eject button pops out then close the CF card slot cover tightly gt 31 If the Main Switch is set to OFF immediately after taking a picture the access lamp continues flashing for a few seconds until the image is stored on the CF card After the image has been stored on the CF card the access lamp will go out and the camera will turn off automatically Battery pack is not sufficiently charged Charge the battery pack fully 25 Battery pack is beyond its useful life Obtain a new battery pack gt 140 Auto power off function is operating Switch the camera on again with the main switch or turn off the Auto power off function 7121 Battery pack level is very low Charge the battery pack gt 25 Camera is not operating properly Press the shutter button down halfway to reset the camera to normal gt 33 If the 4 icon still appears the camera needs repair Take it to a Canon Service Center back cover Shooting Unable to shoot or record images LCD monitor displays and images are hard to see Images are blurred Unable to use the CF card The message C BE appears on the LCD panel REFERENCE CF card is not loaded correctly gt Load the CF card correctly gt 31 CF card is full Change to a new
28. cord is not connected DR 400 DC Coupler Compatible adapter Compact power adapter CA PS400 Compatible camera EOS D30 Rated input voltage 6 3 to 10 5 V DC Rated output voltage 6 310 10 5 VDC Cord length ssie Approx 1 8 m 5 9 ft Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity range Less than 85 Dimensions W x H x D 38 4 x 21 x 55 8 mm 1 51 x 0 83 x 2 18 in WV GIOIA i asrasin 110 g 3 9 oz All data is based on Canon standard testing conditions All product specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice 147 JONSAYssSY Index 4 second timer FUNCTION sssi 22 6 second timer FUNCTION sssi 22 16 second timer fUNCHON sessies 22 ACCeESSOr eES 0 0 c ccc ceceeceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeneueeaees 4 140 AE e E E 130 AEB Autoexposure bracketing ss 82 Canceling AEB sec scoslrecerectomtnctncastenndienctens 82 PIE NOC o are a a 84 e EET T E 30 130 Problem subjects sssiieeeriirerrrrrer ernn 63 AF Assist ligh t ccss cinsitarrinwsa saan dcdhcsadincsanneraaianaaies 43 AF NOG cece honepateeceerene ioe tweiesuauenade toad 58 Al Focus ir state seeeteanccopaatcneseeceseetne maeacaem 60 Al Servo AF for moving subjects 00 60 Aperture Priority AE 0 cccccceeesseeeeeeeeaeneeees 76 Aperture VAIUC cccccecscsseeseeeceeeeeeeeseneees 131 Aperture value readout s 137 Automatic D
29. e The camera terminal of the compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with the EOS D30 Do not use it with other products or batteries There is a risk of fire and other hazards 10 CAUTIONS e Avoid using placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk boot of a car Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak overheat or explode resulting in fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact power adapter to charge the battery pack or power the camera e Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas Storage in these areas could lead to fire electrical shock or other damage Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the wrist strap Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting In addition do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession Either action could result in burns Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data Avoid Condensati
30. entered and eT the screen returns to the menu Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the menu You can set the parameters by pressing the lt 1 button and turning the 2 or dial as you look at the LCD panel However if no parameters have been registered the message FPH is displayed on the LCD panel and you cannot set the parameters C Fn 12 3 128 56 NY Selecting Parameters Parameters The camera can store up to three sets of parameters each a combination of settings for Contrast Sharoness and Color Saturation For details see the Software Starter Guide Up to 3 sets of parameters can be stored Set the contrast in three levels in jg ean al Set the sharpness in three levels Set the color saturation in three levels Parameter Setting Level Effect Aaussth Takes pictures with lower contrast o Contrast eanas Takes pictures with normal contrast igh Takes pictures with higher contrast Takes pictures with lower sharpness Takes pictures with higher sharpness Takes pictures with muted colors Adjusts the Color Saturation l Normal Takes pictures with normal color saturation color saturation Takes pictures with intense colors Adjusts the Sharpness sharpness Normal Takes pictures me normal sharpness 57 suoe1adO pavuenpy AF AF Mode Selection The AF mode setting controls how the autofocus functions operate The camera h
31. exceeded its useful life Replace it with a new battery pack The adapter can hold and charge two battery packs Charging starts with the ir first battery pack attached After that battery pack is charged the charge lamp goes on and the adapter starts charging the second battery pack After charging of both battery packs is completed both charge lamps are on leave both battery packs in the charger for two more hours one hour per battery pack to reach a full charge Charging time depends on the ambient temperature and the level to which the battery pack is already charged When battery power is low the __ icon on the LCD panel blinks Remove the battery pack from the camera and charge it The battery pack can operate in temperatures from 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F however for full operating performance use between 10 C 50 F and 30 C 86 F is recommended In cold locations such as ski areas battery performance is temporarily decreased and operating time may be reduced 26 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack m Inserting the Battery Pack Load a fully charged BP 511 battery pack into the camera Open the battery chamber cover Slide the lever in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram and open the cover as shown Load the battery into the camera Make sure the battery pack is facing the right way and insert it into the battery chamber Insert the battery pack unti
32. experienced photographers A CompactFlash card CF card Type I Il is used as the recording media Before you use your EOS D30 be sure to read this user s guide with your camera on hand This will help you become more familiar with your camera and learn how to operate It properly We strongly recommend that you use a Canon CF card Test Shots and Warranty of Photographic Images Before taking important pictures we would strongly recommend that you first shoot several trial images to make sure you are operating the camera correctly Please note that the manufacturer is not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of the EOS D30 camera or recording media CF card that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or transferred to a computer Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that your Canon EOS D30 camera is intended for personal use and should never be used in a way that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations Please be advised that photographing performances exhibitions or commercial properties may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the photograph was taken for personal use Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation IBM PC AT series computers are trademarks or registered trademarks of In
33. focus is achieved 2 Al servo AF Tracks subject movement until the actual start of metering includes predictive function shutter can be released anytime regardless of focus predictive drive has priority in continuous shooting indicator blinks at 8 Hz if focus fails 3 Al focus AF Automatically switches between One shot AF mode and Al Servo AF 4 Manual focus When focusing mode switch on lens is set to MF or M manual focusing ring can be used AF assist light 0c00 Lamp illumination type Built in AF assist light emitted automatically according to conditions Effective distance approx 3 8 m 12 5 ft from center of viewfinder White Balance TOG E E E E E Automatic white balance using imaging element Setting method 00 Automatic setting Manual setting Manual white balance Available set from Menu function Viewfinder US E E cnssesuene Eye level type with pentaprism Standard diopter 1 dpt eye relief 20 mm Diopter adjustment range 3 to 1 dpt Picture coverage 95 vertically and horizontally Magnification 0 88x at 1 dpt 50mm lens at infinity Viewfinder information shutter speed aperture value FEL indicator AE FE lock focusing point indicator exposure level AE exposure compensation amount manual exposure level AEB level elapsed time of red eye reduction lamp operation flash ready high speed sync AF MF in focus indicator
34. has a built in exposure meter that automatically determines the correct exposure the combination of shutter soeed and aperture value AF Auto Focus is a function that focuses the camera automatically Aperture value The lens aperture opens and closes to control the amount of light that reaches the imaging element The aperture value or f number is equal to the focal length divided by the aperture diameter The aperture value is displayed on the camera s LCD panel and in the viewfinder and ranges from 1 0 to 91 depending on the particular lens mounted on the camera CF CompactFlash Card CompactFlash card is the storage media used to record photo images taken by the EOS D30 Depth of Field When a subject is in focus a distance in front of and behind the subject is also in focus This is called the depth of field The greater the aperture value that is the smaller the aperture the broader the depth of the field This is called a deeper depth of field Conversely the smaller the aperture value larger aperture the narrower the depth of field called a shallower depth of field The depth of field is affected as described below Asmaller aperture larger aperture value increases the depth of field Thus reducing the aperture provides a deeper depth of field 2 At a given subject distance and aperture value a lens with a shorter focal length increases the depth of field Thus a wide angle lens gives a deeper de
35. image with the correct orientation on a computer screen Pictures taken with the camera grip on the bottom should be rotated 90 clockwise to be displayed correctly Pictures taken with the camera grip on the top should be rotated 90 counterclockwise to be displayed correctly 106 M Protecting an Image This function lets you protect an image file to keep it from being accidentally deleted from the CF card You can press the AQ button to switch between single image and index display in order to protect individual pictures l7 a N H Tx apad ZN The E9 icon From the menu select Protect Press the MENU button Turn the 3 dial to select Protect Open the Protect Settings screen Press the EY button gt The display goes to the Protect Settings screen Press the Q gt button to show the Protect Settings screen on an index display then press the Q button again to show the Protect Settings screen on a single image display Protect the image Turn the 3 dial to select the image you want to protect then press the Ger button gt Protected images are identified with a E icon Press the Ger button again to cancel protection and delete the Fs icon f you have other images to be protected repeat the above steps Press the MENU button to exit Protect mode Formatting a CF card will erase all information on the card
36. in your EOS D30 camera 109 sobew papsiooey Bulsesy pue Nulled a UW Print Orders You can mark the images on a CF card for printing as well as specify the number of prints print type and the image data date and file no The print specifications for the Canon EOS D30 camera conform to the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standard DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a standard used to record on the CF card or other recording media the image number number of prints etc of images taken by digital cameras You can simply insert the CF card into a DPOF compatible digital printer to make prints as specified You will not need to fill out the desired numbers and quantities of prints when ordering prints from a photo printing lab 2 Insert the CF card into a digital printer for easy printing 1 Order the prints from the camera igital printer Print rder O Stada 2 Take the CF card to a photo printing service for easy ordering Precautions for Printing from DPOF compatible Devices Please note the following when printing from a DPOF compatible device The EOS D30 cannot change print order information set by another DPOF compatible device Any such changes should be made by the device on which the print order was entered f the CF card contains image data with print order information from another device entering new print order information from the EOS D30 may erase the previous
37. including protected images Be sure to carefully review the contents of a CF card before formatting Once an image is protected it cannot be removed by the camera s Erase function To erase a protected image you must first remove the protection If you protect the images you need and erase all the images at once 108 all non protected images will be erased This is handy when you want to erase all the images you do not need at once 107 sobew papsiooey Bulsesy pue Nulled a iv Erasing Images All Image Erase You can erase images one image at a time or you can erase all images on the CF card at once This section describes how to erase all the images recorded on a CF card in one operation To erase images one at a time see Erasing a Recorded Image Single Image Erase gt 47 108 Set the camera to PLAY 102 Press the button The latest picture taken will be displayed Press the 7 button gt The Erase menu appears wew S KY INFO KENTU TO N JUMP Kk fi d fi d z KON K d Canon g gt KS a S Mu 2O na 3 Turn the 3 gt dial to select All then press the 6 button gt The Erase Confirmation message appears T Erm gil Tams Turn the 3 dial to select OK then press the 6 button The camera erases all unprotected images Once an image is protected it cannot be removed by the camera s Erase fu
38. is used to make settings only when taking pictures It can be used in two ways 1 Press a button and turn the gt dial When you press a button its function remains active while a timer 6 runs During this time you can turn the 32 dial and view the settings on the LCD panel When the timer runs out or you press the shutter button down halfway the camera is ready to take a picture After a button is pressed ir Use the dial this way to set the AF mode focusing point metering mode or drive mode 2 Just turn the dial Turn the ss dial while watching the LCD panel ir Use the dial this way to set the shutter soeed and aperture value 34 Basic Operation Basic Operations with the 3 dial You can only use the 3 dial when the Quick Control Dial switch is set to ON Use the dial to select and set shooting mode operations and menu functions from the LCD monitor When using the 3 dial to carry out basic operations you can use it in two ways 1 Press a button and turn the dial Fi exposure compensation 2 Just turn the dial Fi manual aperture value When you press a button its function remains active while a timer 6 runs During this time you can turn the 3 dial and view settings on the LCD panel The timer function and return to shooting mode are the same as for the z5x dial Use the di
39. metering mode to The Quality setting is automatically set to Large Fine 2160 x 1440 Head and shoulder shots give the best background blur effect Also the farther the subject is from the background the more blurred the background will appear Use a telephoto lens to blur the background even more If you use a zoom lens its longest focal length is the most effective for example a 24 85mm lens set to 85 mm 24 Landscape Mode m This mode is for Sweeping scenery sunsets etc Set the Mode Dial to aa The way you take pictures is the same as in D Full Auto mode gt 42 gt The AF mode is automatically set to ONE SHOT the drive mode to J Single shot and the metering mode to The Quality setting is automatically set to Large Fine 2160 x 1440 Q If the shutter speed indicator blinks the shutter speed may be too slow to keep the picture from being blurred by camera shake We recommend you use a tripod when taking landscape pictures The shutter speed indicator still blinks if you use a tripod but camera shake will not be a problem F The built in flash does not fire in Landscape mode even if it is raised X A wide angle lens provides the greatest depth from foreground to background as well as a wider image If you use a zoom lens its shortest focal length is the most effective for example a 24 85mm lens set to 24 mm l7 ZS 49 Buiye NPld ajdwis
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41. off function gt 33 121 does not operate After you have finished viewing be sure to press the MENU button to stop the auto playback Display time may vary depending on the image While auto playback is paused you can turn the 3 dial to change the picture in ir the same way as for single image display 102 105 sobew papsiooey Bulsesy pue Nulled a Viewing Recorded Images EE 1M Rotating an Image The Rotate function can rotate a picture 90 clockwise or counterclockwise This allows you to play images with the correct orientation Order Print Mito elavback Rotate pictures taken with the camera grip on the bottom 90 clockwise 3 Rotate pictures taken with the camera grip on the top 90 counterclockwise From the menu select Rotate Press the MENU button Turn the 3 dial to select Rotate Go to Rotate mode Press the Ger button gt The display goes to Rotate mode Rotate the image Turn the 3 dial to display the image you want to rotate then press the Ge button gt Press the 6 button repeatedly to cycle through the rotation 90 clockwise gt 90 counterclockwise gt O f you have other images to be rotated repeat the above steps Press the MENU button to exit Rotate mode Rotating images in the display has no effect on the recorded image data Some software for loading images may not display a rotated
42. select the proper exposure for the subject at all times When using manual focusing evaluative metering is based on the center focusing point Partial Metering This is particularly effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to backlighting etc This method uses a center area of approximately 9 5 of the screen The area covered by partial metering is shown on the left C Center weighted Averaging Metering This method meters the average exposure of the entire viewfinder screen and gives extra weight to o o the center 66 Selecting a Drive Mode m You can set the EOS D30 s drive mode to single image shooting continuous shooting or self timer operation Single image shooting L1 Press the shutter button to take one image Continuous shooting H You can use the continuous shooting mode by pressing and holding the shutter button The maximum number of images that can be taken for each quality setting is shown in the table below Self timer operation You can set the self timer to take a picture after 10 seconds gt 85 Approx images sec Approx images Based on Canon testing standards shutter soeed of 1 250 second or faster at ISO 100 The number of frames that can be recorded depends on the subject and modes used Select the drive mode Look at the LCD panel as you turn the 2 or dial EJ Single frame shooti
43. the photo to look dark When using the built in flash detach any hood from the lens to keep it from obstructing flash coverage Using the built in flash with any of the following lenses can partially obstruct the flash coverage Instead use an EOS dedicated external flash Large aperture lenses including the EF17 35mm F2 8L USM EF28 70mm F2 8L USM Super telephoto lenses including the EF300mm F2 8L IS USM and EF600mm F4L IS USM The built in flash can cover the picture area for lenses with focal lengths as short as 18 mm If you use a lens shorter than 18 mm the photo will be dark around the edges The E in E TTL stands for Evaluative F To retract the built in flash press it back down into the camera You cannot use the built in flash to set high speed sync FP flash In Tv or M mode if you set the shutter speed faster than 1 200 second the camera will automatically reset it to 1 200 unless the EX series Speedlite has been set for high speed sync AF flash exposure is always based on the aperture value at the time the shot is taken and controlled by E TTL automatic flash compensation linked to the active focusing point and weighted for the main subject The built in flash and external flash cannot be used at the same time For subjects that are difficult to focus the AF assist light gt 43 automatically projects a beam of light at the subject You can set the Shutter curtain sy
44. to focus on the subject Tracking and predictive focusing is carried out using the selected focusing point When the focusing point is selected manually gt 61 the selected focusing point tracks the subject Al Focus AF Al Focus AF is set automatically in C Full Auto mode At the time of the shot the camera automatically selects One shot AF and Al Servo AF according to the state of the subject If the subject is focused in One shot AF and the subject then begins to move continuously the camera detects the movement automatically switches to Al Servo AF and focuses continuously as it tracks the subject 60 Focusing Point Selection The focusing point is the frame in which the subject is focused The focusing point can be selected automatically or manually In the Easy Shooting zone and in A DEP mode the selection is automatic but in P Tv Av and M modes you can switch between automatic and manual focusing point selection Automatic selection AF The camera selects the focusing point automatically according to conditions Manual selection AF You can select any of the three focusing points manually This is best when you want to be sure to focus on a particular subject or to use the speed of the AF focusing function to help you compose a particular shot quickly 1 Press the button 06 Select the focusing point gt Look at the LCD panel or the viewfinder display as you turn the
45. useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects The effects of the AE lock depend on the focusing point and metering method selected 135 Focus on the point on which you want to lock the exposure reading The exposure value is displayed in the viewfinder Press the button The icon lights in the viewfinder to indicate that the exposure setting is locked 4 Each time you press the button the Current exposure setting is locked Compose the shot and take the picture ra 5 5 C tet o You can apply AE lock by pressing the shutter button instead of the lt button down halfway and focus with the button C Fn 2 1 gt 124 84 Self timer Operation 9 The self timer is convenient for group photographs You can use it in any Easy Shooting mode or Creative mode We recommend using a tripod when you use the self timer Select the self timer Press the DRIVE button 6 and turn the 2 dial to select Focus on the subject Make sure the in focus indicator and the exposure setting are displayed 3 Take the picture Press the shutter button down fully The beep sounds as the red eye reduction lamp operates and the picture is taken after 10 seconds First 8 seconds Slow beeps and the lamp blinks slowly Last 2 seconds Faster beeps and the lamp stays on While the self timer is operating the LCD panel shows the number o
46. 120 U List of Menu Functions ltem Screen Description See Parameters Protect Print Order Auto playback Auto power off Allows the user to set up to 56 three sets of parameters with the included software for processing recorded images in addition to the standard parameters automatically stored in the camera Allows the user to protect image 107 files against accidental erasure Rotates the image display 90 clockwise or counterclockwise Lets you order prints of your photos for printing on DPOF compatible devices Automatically plays images sequentially on the LCD monitor To conserve battery power sets the Auto power off function that automatically switches off power if there is no operation for a given time Select 1 2 4 8 15 or 30 minutes or Off 121 suyas uolouny nuny gt U List of Menu Functions Review Determines whether images 45 baleriini appear on the LCD monitor si Look after they are taken Select On kiiin On Info or Off The display d time is set by the Review time a a setting below Review time When the Review function has 46 rint orie been set to On or On Info this SOPANEN determines the time that images inns rc displayed Select 2 4 or 8 el T seconds or Hold LCD brightness sets the LCD brightness Select Sot teh normal or bright sets the date and time and the 38 order of display for year month and day File numbering set
47. 28 or 3 dial Automatic Manual selection selection m JL Jel j Press the shutter button down halfway to return to ready to shoot mode 61 SUOI eEJBAdD p vueapy w Focusing On an Off Center Subject m To focus on a subject not covered by one of the three focusing points follow the procedure below This technique is called Focus Lock Focus lock is valid when the AF mode is set to One shot AF Select a focusing point gt 61 Focus on the subject Place the focusing point over the subject and press the shutter button down halfway 3 Hold the shutter button down halfway and recompose the picture 4 Take the picture r r 5 co Cs aulevadee e You can also use the Focus lock function in the Easy Shooting zone except for EA mode starting from step 2 For best results use the combination of One shot AF with AE lock applied on the focusing point where focus is achieved and evaluative metering l7 ANN 62 Problem Subjects for Autofocusing The EOS D30 has a precision AF system that can focus on most subjects However it may not be able to focus on subjects in focus indicator blinks in particular conditions such as the following Difficult to Focus Subjects Very low contrast subjects such as a blue sky or single color wall Subjects in very dark locations Extremely backlit or reflective subjects such as a shiny new car Overlapping nearby
48. 3 89 Automatic flash seisine 43 Built in flash aaae 89 90 EX serieS Speedlite 89 95 Flash shooting in each Mode 97 Focusing pOint centaceneuratornigeansicancestcnceseaeavecet 61 AE lock effects for focusing and metering combinations 0 135 Focusing on an off center subject 62 Selecting va cas cenicnssienaatnareatansoatiatwetninmesciseates 61 Formatting ae cccdrcceeuatsnneteaaededaatadtenteceencs 109 131 FP flash high speed SYNC 98 Full auto flash icis iewty teecasadtcsisennaanteinpestsdaniend lt ncininesun 97 Fully automatic ShOOtINg aicwscaccindaserseecdganiececes 42 Fully press the shutter button ce 33 Function Availability Table ee 134 Half press the shutter button ee 33 Handling precautions ccccccccceseeseseees 12 Camera sas ortecitncdeseastaberesaisasade vennundeabiadunean aie 12 CF Card cit acacnna dec a 13 LCD panel and LCD monitor 06 12 Lens electrical Contacts cceceeeeees 13 Lithium backup battery cceececeeeees 13 High speed SYNC ccceeeseescsseseeseeeeeseseens 98 Holding the camera ccccccccseseseessneeeeeeees 40 Household power supply cccceeeeecseees 29 Image information ss ceeieneer 45 104 NAGS ZONE vice cncaresavxceratdabnareussalonkaetaoncesomniens 20 IMAGING element 3 117 Index printing sssssisssssiiiserrrirrrrrrrrerrrerenn 113 In focus indicator s s
49. 4 You can also disable the Auto reduction of fill flash function C Fn 10 gt 126 95 Audes6o10ud use gt Flash Photography with the E0S Dedicated 550EX Speedlite mmm The Canon 550EX Speedlite allows you to take high quality flash pictures easily in the same way as you would with a built in flash E TTL Autoflash E TTL autoflash preflash evaluative metering in memory supplies the correct level of flash for the subject in the focusing point selected by AF In dark locations you can set the camera to aperture priority AE for automatic slow sync operation for a natural looking exposure balanced between the subject and background High Speed Sync FP Flash gt 98 High speed sync FP or focal plane flash enables flash synchronization at all shutter soeeds from 30 sec to 1 4000 sec FE Flash Exposure Lock gt 99 FE lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure for any part of the subject This is the flash equivalent of AE lock Flash Exposure Compensation gt 99 As with normal exposure compensation you can use flash exposure compensation to adjust the flash output within a range of 2 stops in 1 2 stop increments FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing gt 98 The FEB function is like AEB autoexposure bracketing with flash You can bracket flash exposures by up to 3 stops in 1 2 stop increments Modeling Flash gt 99 Modeling flash allows you to check shadows and the light balance produced
50. CF card eject button gt 31 17 uoi onpo1 u fl Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed 4000 30 bulb Data processing buS4 Backup battery warning BE Cleaning warning AE Parameters PA PA 3 Aperture value 0 4 1 ISO Speed GG ROL Drive mode CF full warning FutL CF One shot CF error warning Err EF i Continuous Focusing point ana Errorcode Err 0 99 Self timer Cleaning CLEAn Possible images that can still be taken 399 5 Quality L Large Fine L Large Normal SA Small Fine S Small Normal camm RAW Self timer countdown 1H Bulb exposure time g 999 ISO speed 55 N White balance mode AF mode B Auto ONE SHOT AF Daylight Al FOCUS AF Cloudy Al SERVO AF Tungsten im Fluorescent 4 Flash 4 Custom Exposure step scale Exposure level Exposure compensation amount AEB level Flash adjustment correction level CF card write access Custom function icon m Beep icon aval Battery check icon at Metering mode Evaluative metering Partial metering LC Center weighted averaging metering Red eye reduction icon Flash exposure compensation icon Ys AEB B Manual focus icon The above diagram shows the LCD panel with all icons and indicators displayed In actual use the items displayed differ according to the camera settings 18 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information
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52. File Largan LAHUL NU 32 pige Bima ig T E E ee gg m By ee 7 Epe HO TESE eye T i asane Numbering then press the 6 button Select the setting you want Turn the 3 dial to select Continuous or Auto reset then press the 6 button gt The selection is entered and the display returns to the menu Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the menu File numbers are used the same way as frame numbers in a film camera For details about file numbers see Basic Terminology for Digital Cameras and Digital Photography 131 Because pictures taken using continuous shooting must be stored in the same folder there may in some cases be more than 101 images in a folder Because continuous numbering avoids duplication of image file numbers this setting is convenient for processing images on computers Basic Operation m Main Switch The camera operates only after the Main Switch is set to ON ON Set to this position when the camera is in use OFF The camera does not operate Set to this position when not using the camera To save battery power the camera automatically turns off if you do not operate it F for approximately one minute Auto power off function To use the camera again press the shutter button down halfway or set the Main Switch to OFF and then set it to ON again You can use the Menu functions to set the Auto pow
53. O speed is entered and the screen returns to the Menu Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the Menu You can set the ISO speed by pressing the 61 button and turning the 4 or 3 dial as you look at the LCD panel C Fn 12 2 gt 128 99 suoe1adO PaoUBAPY Selecting Parameters m In addition to the standard parameters automatically applied by the camera for processing images recorded you can register up to three sets of your own parameters Parameter settings are made using a computer and the software supplied with your EOS D30 camera and stored in the camera by connecting the computer and camera with the proper interface cable provided with the camera For instructions on setting parameters with the software supplied with the EOS D30 as well as registering parameters in the camera and on connecting your camera to a computer see the Software Starter Guide Note that if no custom parameters are set or stored using this function this item will not appear on the menu From the menu select Parameters Press the MENU button EE m Ao T area Di s ie Turn the 3 dial to select Parameters custom W then press the G button Params ver gt The LCD monitor displays the available parameters Set the parameters you want Turn the 3 dial to select the parameters Tl apaa Bea pe then press the G1 button aton W nal j gt The selected parameters are
54. Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Industry Canada Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux O appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par l Industrie Canada C The C Mark is a directive conformity mark of the European Community EC This mark indicates that the product complies with Australia s EMC regulations Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggoolen maar inleveren als KCA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using the camera please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself other persons and equipment In the next few pages the term equipment refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories WARNINGS Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources tha
55. The image appears on the TV screen You can use the TV to view images or make menu settings just as you would with the LCD monitor When you finish set the Main Switch to OFF turn the TV off then disconnect the video cable to a household power supply using the DC coupler 29 Images and menus do not appear on the LCD monitor while the video cable is connected to the camera You can also switch the TV video signal to PAL 123 The default setting is for the NTSC signal standard Fa When using a TV screen display we recommend that you connect the EOS D30 116 MaW Cleaning the CMOS Imaging Element m The imaging element corresponds to the film in a film camera If dirt or foreign matter gets on this imaging element black spots may be recorded on the corresponding part of the image If this happens use the procedure below to clean the imaging element Because the imaging element is very sensitive we strongly recommend that you have the cleaning done by Canon service representatives When cleaning the imaging element always connect the EOS D30 camera to a household power outlet using the DC coupler If you try to clean the imaging element while the battery pack is installed in the camera the cleaning warning message Ay will blink on the LCD panel and you will not be able to clean the imaging element Before you start cleaning remove the lens gt 30 attach the DC coupl
56. Use a flash the result will be the same as using Program AE P Subject is too bright Use a neutral density filter The warnings shown are examples using a lens with a minimum aperture value of f 3 5 and a maximum aperture value of f 22 Actual maximum and minimum aperture values will depend on the particular lens you use AE Lock Effects for Combinations of Focusing Point Selection and Metering Method when using a mode in the Creative zone Focusing point selection g P Auto selection AF Manual selection AF Metering method AE lock applied to the AE lock applied to the Evaluative metering metered value at the active metered value at the focusing point selected focusing point Partial metering AE lock applied to the metered value at the center focusing Center weighted averaging point 134 REFERENCE Program Line P gt The following program line applies when the camera is in Program AE P mode ee Lens EF50mm F1 4 USM EF24 85mm F3 5 4 5 USM WIDE24mm EF24 85mm F3 5 4 5 USM TELE85mm eee t TERT A Lad se ced as be gt a a l apee ples 2 1 0 30 15 8 4 2 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 Shutter speed gt Program Line Description The lower horizontal axis represents the shutter speed and the right hand vertical axis represents the aperture value The combinations of shutter speed and aperture value automatically determined by Program AE are shown as co
57. ackground look sharp Av stands for aperture value Small aperture value Large aperture value 1 Set the Mode Dial to Av Select the aperture value Turn the 2 dial l gi a ii 1 2 3 Focus on the subject Press the shutter button down halfway The shutter speed is determined automatically Check the display then take the picture f the shutter speed is not blinking the exposure is correct Compose the picture then press the shutter button down fully To ee 76 Av Aperture Priority AE Ca AE AEEA If the 30 shutter speed blinks the scene is s too dark Turn the dial to reduce the aperture value larger aperture lf the 4000 shutter speed blinks the scene is too bright Turn the 4s dial to increase the aperture value smaller aperture ac C I Jae You can set the aperture in half stops as shown below The higher the aperture value the smaller the aperture opening The range of aperture settings displayed depends on the lens mounted on the camera TOTZ Ane 20 21552 8 a A0 Ana Or Lona T27 32 38 45 54 64 76 91 If no lens is mounted on the camera the aperture setting is displayed as OO i Aperture Value Display falas You can also set the camera so that you can set the aperture value in 1 38 stop increments C Fn 4 gt 124 You can fix the shutter soeed at 1 200 second for shooting with a flash C Fn 6 1 126 Checki
58. age Image information is available only for single image displays Image Information Displayed During PLAY The following information is displayed File number gt 32 Histogram Exposure compensation gt 95 Flash exposure compensation 95 not displayed when flash not in use Image gt 44 ee al r PS O Aperture value gt 130 136 Shutter speed gt 132 136 i kg vi ISO speed 55 Camera mode gt 20 17123 i io Ge Oe Metering mode gt 66 Image number total images a 15 White balance gt 68 recorded Image protect 107 Date gt 38 Time gt 38 Quality gt 54 Press the INFO button Pressing the button repeatedly switches the LCD monitor information display On and Off You can change the displayed image using the dial just as for a single image display For settings displayed while preparing to shoot see Checking Camera Settings gt 64 You can switch the information display On and Off by pressing the INFO button even during automated playback Auto playback 105 or while rotating 106 or protecting images 107 Histograms The histogram is a graph showing brightness levels on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels at each level of brightness on the vertical axis Darker pixels are towards the left side of the graph and brighter pixels towards the right By looking at a histogram you can determine the brightness of
59. akers or magnets or in locations affected by static electricity Doing so could lose the images recorded on the CF card Do not place CF cards in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances Doing so can distort the cards and make them unusable Do not spill liquids onto CF cards Always store your CF cards in a case or cabinet to protect the data stored on them Use only CF cards specified by Canon Otherwise you may be unable to record or play back images Do not bend CF cards or subject them to strong impacts Do not store CF cards in hot dusty or humid locations or in locations exposed to static electricity or magnetic fields Electrical Contacts Ree REE EES 13 UOI ONPOU U fl Quick Guide Hs See the page indicated gt W for more information Connect the power cord to the adapter then attach the battery When the charge lamp stops blinking and stays lit the battery is completely charged A full battery charge takes approximately 90 minutes 25 1 Charge the battery pack Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram until it clicks into place 30 Focus on the subject Look through the viewfinder and place the AF frame over the subject Then press the shutter button down halfway to focus gt 33 In low light conditions or backlit daylight conditions the built in flash fires automatically 90 14 O
60. al polarity is shown in the figure on the right You can use a flash unit attached to the camera s hot shoe and another flash unit connected to the PC terminal at the same time We recommend Canon Ex series Speedilites for use with this camera 100 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images About Image Data Taken or Recorded by Other Devices The EOS D30 may in some cases be unable to accurately display images taken with other cameras or taken with the EOS D30 but subsequently had image data or file names modified by computer or other means About DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a standard used to record on the CF card or other recording media the image number number of prints etc of images taken by digital camera You can simply insert the CF card into a DPOF compatible digital printer to make prints as specified You will not need to fill out the desired numbers and quantities of prints when ordering prints from a photo printing job This camera is compatible with DPOF Version 1 00 Viewing Recorded Images m The EOS D30 can display recorded images on its LCD monitor You can view these images in single image format index format or enlarged format Press the Q button to switch formats gt Viewing a Single Image Check the image Press the pb button gt The most recent single image taken by the camera appears Press the button again to clear the LCD monitor and exit PLAY
61. al this way to select and set the white balance drive mode and flash When you are taking pictures turn the 3 dial while watching the viewfinder display or LCD panel When you are making selections and settings from the LCD monitor turn the dial while watching the LCD monitor When you are taking pictures use the dial to set the exposure compensation and When using the LCD monitor use the dial to review and select the recorded image and select menu functions About the LCD monte You can use the LCD monitor on the back of the camera to review and select images as well as select and set menu functions QO You cannot use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder while taking pictures F You can use the ER dial when you are using the LCD monitor regardless of whether the Quick Control Dial Switch is set to OFF 35 ulbag no ai0ojog Basic Operation Menu Functions and Settings The Canon EOS D30 uses menu functions to set functions such as the quality the date and time and Custom Function settings To use the menu functions look at the LCD monitor and use the MENU button 3 dial and 6D button as shown below MENU button LCD monitor a 1 Display the menu Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the button again to clear the screen 2 Select the menu item Turn the 3 dial to select the desired item move the frame up mo
62. and distant objects such as cage bars and the animal inside the cage In such cases use one of the following procedures 1 Focus on an object that is at the same distance as the desired subject apply Focus Lock then recompose the picture 2 Set the lens focus mode switch to MF or M on older lenses and focus manually G3 Manual Focus a 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to 7 MF or M on older lenses gt The QB icon appears on the LCD panel annie ch V yay S U N KY lt gt ZS S Focus on the subject Turn the manual focusing ring on the lens until the subject appears sharp in the viewfinder If you press and hold the shutter button down halfway as you focus manually you will see the focusing point where the subject is focused and the in focus indicator will light 63 SUOI eEJBAdD pavueapy w INFO Checking Camera Settings m When the camera is ready to shoot press the INFO button to view the current camera settings on the LCD monitor Camera Setting Information The following information is shown on the LCD monitor Auto power off time gt 33 121 Review gt 45 Review time 46 Parameters gt 56 not displayed unless parameters have been stored C Fn custom function number s 124 Flash exposure compensation gt 95 AEB gt 82 CF card capacity ISO speed gt 55 Possible images that emaini
63. and the screen returns to the menu Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the menu You cannot adjust the Quality setting while in the Easy Shooting zone gt 20 Opening images on a computer that have been recorded in RAW format require the dedicated computer driver provided with the camera For details refer to the software Starter Guide You can set the Quality by pressing the 6 button and turning the 2 or 3 dial as you look at the LCD panel C Fn 12 1 gt 128 54 7 About ISO Speed ISO speed is an index number representing the photosensitivity of silver halide film Digital cameras do not use film but their photosensitivity is commonly described in terms of ISO equivalent speed settings 132 The higher the number the greater the sensitivity Higher speeds are better for taking pictures of moving subjects or in dim light but the pictures will also contain more noise and so will be less sharp Conversely lower speeds are less suited to moving subjects or dim conditions but produce sharper more detailed images The Canon EOS D30 provides ISO equivalent speed settings from ISO 100 to ISO 1600 in one step increments Select ISO Speed Press the MENU button Turn the Q dial to select ISO Speed then press the 6 button Set the ISO speed Turn the 3 dial to select the desired ISO speed then press the Ge button gt The selected IS
64. area of the body including the eyes and mouth or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery If the eyes or mouth contact these substances immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance e Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings This could lead to leakage and injury e Do not short circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects such as key holders This could lead to overheating burns and other injuries Use the supplied battery case to transport or store the battery pack e Before you discard a battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions Discard batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area e Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks resulting in fire injury and damage to the surroundings Use only recommended batteries and accessories e Use only the recommended compact power adapter to charge the Battery Pack BP 511 rechargeable batteries Use of chargers not expressly recommended may result in overheating distortion fire or electrical shock e Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera and electrical outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards
65. as two AF modes One shot AF for still subjects and Al Servo AF for moving subjects AF mode selection is available in all Creative zone settings except for lt ADEP 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to AF Set the Mode Dial to a Creative zone setting other than A DEP 3 Press the AF button 6 Select the AF mode Turn the s amp 8 dial to make the selection ONE SHOT lt gt Al SERVO Press the shutter button down halfway to return to ready to shoot status In addition to the above two AF modes the EOS D30 provides Al Focus AF ir which automatically switches between One shot and Al Servo AF modes according to the state of the subject Al Focus AF is automatically selected when operating in Q Full Auto mode Turn the E gt dial to select the white balance gt 68 58 AF AF Mode Selection EES One Shot AF for Still Subjects In focus indicator Focusing point indicator Press the shutter button down ONE SHOT halfway to activate AF operation and focus once gt When the camera has focused the focusing point indicator and the in focus indicator in the viewfinder light at the same time When using evaluative metering the exposure setting is determined when focus is achieved The exposure setting and focus remain locked as long as the shutter button is pressed down halfway You can then recompose the shot while retaining the exposure setting and f
66. ations on the display also do not affect recorded images 2 Do not press hard on an LCD display or subject it to impacts as this can cause display flaws and damage 3 If an LCD display becomes soiled clean it with a commercially available blower brush or wipe it with a soft cloth taking care not to scratch the screen If an LCD display becomes extremely soiled consult your nearest Canon dealer 12 Precautions for Handling 4 By their nature LCD displays react more slowly at low temperatures and may appear dark at high temperatures The display will return to normal at room temperature Lithium Backup Battery 1 2 3 Store lithium batteries out of reach of small children The chemicals in these batteries are very dangerous if the battery is accidentally swallowed If this happens seek medical attention at once Do not use metal instruments such as pliers to hold the battery or you could cause a short circuit Do not disassemble or heat the battery or you could rupture it CF Card 1 Lens Electrical Contacts After removing a lens from the EOS D30 set the lens with its mounting side facing up and attach the dust cap to prevent damage to the electrical contacts and lens surface The CF card is a precision device Do not drop CF cards or expose them to vibrations Doing so could lose the images recorded on them Do not store or use CF cards near objects that generate magnetic fields such as TVs spe
67. battery stores settings for menu functions Backup battery warning Cchange message displayed on LCD panel 146 REFERENCE Camera Body Fash contacts vicerciaseeczannccnsd Accessory shoe X sync contacts 2 Sync terminal with locking thread on lower corner of camera body External flash system compatibility Compatible with E TTL auto sync Red eye reduction function Built in flash illumination type Interfaces iiien USB CF card slot Type I I Video output NTSC PAL Remote Jack asinen N3 type Dimensions W x H x D 149 5 x 106 5 x 75 mm 5 89 x 4 19 x 3 0 in WV VOM sate E 780 g 1 72 Ib excluding battery pack CF card backup battery Operating temperature range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity range 85 or lower CA PS400 Compact Power Adapter Compatible battery Battery pack BP 511 Compatible DC coupler DR 400 Battery MOUNTS eanan 2 Battery packs cannot be charged when the DC coupler is connected Power cord length Approx 1 8 m 5 9 ft Charging time s Approx 90 minutes per battery pack Rated input frequency 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated output s senccarceumaiee Charging 8 4 V DC When the coupler is connected 8 1 V DC Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity range Less than 85 Dimensions W x H x D 100 x 51 x 133 mm 3 94 x 2 0 x 5 24 in Weight 285 g 10 1 oz when the
68. by multi light settings Wireless Multi Light E TTL Autoflash gt 99 You can implement wireless multi light E TTL autoflash using any or all of the features listed above This provides the freedom to set up sophisticated lighting effects with no connection cords required QO Autoflash functions are not available with EZ E EG ML or TL series Speedlites You can also use the Canon 420EX and 220EX Speedlites Refer to their F respective user s guides for a list of functions that can be used with them In difficult focusing conditions the AF assist light is emitted from the 550EX Speedlite and automatically linked to the active focusing point 96 Flash Photography with the EOS Dedicated 550EX Speedlite Full Auto Flash This section describes how to use Full Auto E TTL flash with lt P Program AE mode For instructions for operating the 550EX Speedlite see the 550EX User s Guide 1 Set the Mode Dial to P Make sure the 550EX Speedlite s pilot lamp is on 3 Focus the subject and take the picture Make sure the flash ready indicator is on and check the shutter speed and aperture value before taking the picture Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting Mode Even in Tv Av and M modes E TTL autoflash is as easy as normal picture taking without flash 1 Press the shutter button down halfway to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed or aperture value just a
69. catchlight in the subjects eyes 3 When you want to use fill flash to eliminate shadows FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing With the 550EX Speedlite FEB flash exposure bracketing automatically shoots three flash shots bracketing the exposure by as much as 3 stops in 1 2 stop increments without changing the background exposure FEB is applied from the 550EX Speedlite For details see the User s Guide for your Speedlite For best results use EJ single image shooting drive mode gt 67 You can set the camera to change FEB settings in 1 3 stop increments C Fn 4 gt 124 98 Flash Photography with the EOS Dedicated 550EX Speedlite FE Lock Taking FE Lock pictures with the 550EX Speedlite is the same as described in FE Lock gt 94 for the built in flash In step 1 be sure the 550EX Speedlite pilot lamp is on The flash mode may be either normal flash or high speed sync The FE lock operates with either mode Flash Exposure Compensation For flash pictures with flash exposure compensation see Flash Exposure Compensation for the built in flash 795 Modeling Flash Modeling flash allows you to see shadows light balance and other effects produced by multi light settings Check that the camera and Speedlite are properly set for flash photography Press the camera s depth of field preview button The Speedlite fires at 70Hz for approximately one second Wireless Mul
70. conds after the red eye reduction lamp indicator goes off You can take a picture anytime by pressing the shutter button down fully even if the red eye reduction lamp is on Red eye reduction also operates when you use an EOS dedicated Speedlite The effectiveness of red eye reduction varies from subject to subject Red eye reduction lamp indicator Red eye reduction is more effective in bright interior locations with the camera close to the subject 93 Aydes6oloud use gt Using the Built in Flash ES FE Lock FE flash exposure Lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of a subject FE Lock is a function in the Creative zone Make sure the 7 7 icon in the viewfinder is on In the Creative zone press the button to pop up the built in flash O UIS ZS gt ea T NEOA LLK ONN BAA Ors L RRQOAG A LEE Focus on the subject Focus on the subject you want to lock the flash exposure on Place the center focusing point over the subject and press the button 16 gt The icon lights in the viewfinder The Speedlite fires a preflash and records the required flash output for this subject in memory gt In the viewfinder the display appears as shown in for 0 5 seconds then changes to Each time you press the button the oreflash fires and the FE lock is applied at the required exposure level Take
71. d by time exposure using a slow shutter speed Because automatic slow sync photography uses a slow shutter speed always use a tripod M Select M mode to set the shutter speed and the aperture value manually The main subject is exposed properly by the flash The background exposure varies according to the shutter soeed and aperture settings A DEP The effect is the same as using flash in P mode 90 Using the Built in Flash ESS Built in Flash Range using EF24 85mm F3 5 4 5 USM lens ISO Speed Wide angle 24 mm Telephoto 85 mm Approx 1 3 4 m 3 3 11 2 ft Approx 1 2 6 m 3 3 8 5 ft Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings Sync shutter speed Aperture Value Automatically set from 1 200 to 1 60 Automatically set by the E TTL second program Manually set to speeds slower than Automatically set for the metered 1 200 second brightness according to the shutter speed setting Automatically set 1 200 to 30 sec for the metered brightness according to the aperture value Manually set as desired Manually set to speeds slower than 1 200 second 91 Aydes6oloud use gt Using the Built in Flash When using an ExX series Speedlite gt 96 press the built in flash back into the camera before mounting the external flash When using the built in flash keep at least 1 m 3 3 ft away from the subject Otherwise the lens barrel may partially obstruct the flash and cause part of
72. dO PO LO Ot Built in flash White balance Compression Mode Dial eee Manual Auto Manual ES Small A ea Oa l gt gt o AF Modes and Drive Modes Shutter cannot be released until focus Autofocus tracks the Automatically is achieved When focus is achieved moving subject and the switches between Single AF is locked In evaluative metering exposure is set when the ONE SHOT AF and mode the exposure set just before picture is taken Al Servo AF the picture is taken is also locked according to the The above conditions apply during The above conditions apply Subject continuous shooting in Large during continuous shooting format approximately 3 images per in Large format second to a maximum of 8 images approximately 2 5 images per second up toa maximum of 8 images Continuous 133 JONAYssAdY N REFERENCE Exposure Warnings Use flash Subject is too bright Use a neutral density filter Picture will be underexposed Turn the dial toa slower shutter speed Picture will be overexposed Turn the dial toa faster shutter speed Picture will be underexposed Turn the dial to a smaller aperture value Picture will be overexposed Turn the dial toa larger aperture value The desired depth of field 1 Move farther from the cannot be obtained subject and try again 2 If using a zoom lens use the shortest focal length Subject is too dark
73. dark Turn the 29 dial to a slower shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking If the largest aperture value the minimum aperture for the lens you are using blinks the scene is too bright Turn the 4s dial to a faster shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking Shutter Speed Display You can set the shutter speed in half stop increments as shown below The shutter speeds from 4000 to 4 indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter speed so that for example 125 is 1 125 second For slow speeds 0 7 is 0 7 seconds and 15 is 15 seconds 4000 3000 2000 1500 1000 750 500 350 250 180 125 90 60 45 30 20 15 10 86 4 03 0S 07T a2 3 24 p g l0 15 20 30 gt Q lt D 5 O D Q O O D s o O 5 a The ideal shutter speed for capturing a clear image from a TV screen is 1 15 second We recommend using a tripod l7 AN aay You can also set the camera so that you can set the shutter speed in 1 3 stop increments C Fn 4 gt 124 19 Av Aperture Priority AE 9 In this mode you set the aperture value and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed to suit the brightness of the scene This is called Aperture Priority AE By setting a smaller aperture value larger aperture you can blur the background to make the subject stand out as in a portrait Or by setting a larger aperture value smaller aperture you can increase the depth of field to make both the foreground and b
74. display the image gt Check the Image in PLAY Mode View the image Press the button The most recently recorded image appears Press the B button again to remove the image from the LCD monitor and exit PLAY mode Change the displayed image Turn the 3 dial counterclockwise to move back through the images you have taken from newest to oldest Turn the 3 dial clockwise to move through the images from oldest to newest Q You cannot use the menu function or playback images while image data is being written onto the CF card the access lamp is blinking gt 17 If you press MENU or the gt gt button the warning message of Busy 137 will appear on the LCD panel F You can also view the images you have taken in index form 102 or enlarged form 103 44 Check the Image Immediately EE MM Checking the Image After it is Taken You can set the camera to display each image on the LCD monitor as soon as it is taken You can do this two ways Select On to display the image by itself or select On Info 104 to display the image with its recording information Select Off if you do not want to display the image The default setting is On From the Menu select Review Press the MENU button Turn the dial to select Review then press the 6Y button Select the Review setting Turn the
75. ease button gt 30 Co Remote control terminal PC terminal 100 Depth of field preview button gt 77 99 Locking pins Grip Battery chamber DC coupler cord channel gt 29 Red eye reduction lamp 93 AF assist light emitter gt 43 Self timer operating display gt 85 Lens mount Reflex mirror gt 88 117 Electrical contacts gt 13 Inside the expansion electronics cover DIGITAL terminal refer to Software Starter Guide VIDEO OUT terminal 116 See the page indicated gt W for more information 16 Nomenclature Eyecup gt 86 Diopter adjustment knob gt 40 Viewfinder gt 19 l Quick control dial switch gt 35 Main switch gt 33 AE lock button FE lock MENU Menu button button gt 84 94 gt 36 Focusing point selector gt 61 INFO Info button Access lamp gt 31 gt 64 104 p 31 Strap eyelet JUMP Jump gt 23 button 103 FQ gt Index Enlarge button 102 103 P Playback button gt 44 102 LCD monitor gt 36 CF card slot cover gt 31 TT Erase button 47 108 Tripod socket Backup battery chamber cover gt 24 Battery chamber cover Ger Set button gt 36 release lever gt 27 ER Quick control dial 35 Battery chamber cover gt 27 Inside CF Card Slot Cover CF card slot accepts card type I or I 31
76. eatures include high speed sync FP flash and FE lock The MR 14EX can operate in a wireless multi Speedlite system with a 550EX Speedlite as a slave to provide a variety of macro flash effects REFERENCE Timer Remote Controller TC 80N3 The remote controller attaches with an 80 cm cord and includes built in 1 self timer 2 interval timer 3 long exposure timer and 4 shutter release count setting function You can set the time from 1 second to 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds in 1 second increments Includes a one touch locking plug for connecting to the EOS D30 Remote Switch RS 80N3 This is a remote switch with an 80 cm cord to prevent camera shake for super telephoto shots macrophotography and bulb exposures You can use the remote switch to press the shutter button down halfway or completely Also includes shutter release lock and a one touch locking plug for connecting to the EOS D30 s remote control terminal CF Card Memory media for storing photo images PC Card Adapter This adapter allows you to use a CF card in a computer s PC card slot 141 JONSAYsssY REFERENCE System Map _ _ i f Bw S24 y im Eyecup Eb M Rubber Frame Eb E series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses ST E2 220EX 420EX 550EX Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX aeee a ee ee with the Camera A Eyepiece Extender
77. en this happens set the Main Switch to OFF and then set it to ON again If an error code is displayed frequently this indicates that a malfunction has occurred Make a note of the error code and contact your nearest Canon Service Center see back Cover If an error code is displayed after you take a picture the picture may not have been recorded Press the play button and review the image Message List The following messages are displayed on the LCD monitor Busy A picture is being stored on the CF card or the camera is loading a recorded image No CF card Attempted to take a picture or play an image with no CF card in the camera CF card error There is a problem with the CF card CF card full No more print orders can be stored Naming error A file already exists with the file name that the camera is attempting to create Or the file numbers have already reached the maximum value and no new file numbers can be created Transfer the necessary number of images to a computer then use the computer to format the CF card Note that formatting will erase all images and information on the CF card No Image No images are recorded on the CF card Image too large Attempted to play an image having a size larger than 3200 x 2400 pixels Incompatible JPEG format Attempted to play an image having a JPEG format that is not compatible with the camera Corrupted data Attempted to play an image containing corrupted data a
78. epth of Field AE cce 80 Auto power off fUNCTION eee 33 121 PROTO TOSEN ota Satscs otsinadedeceasseeieeaauisetiddasantoawenes 32 Backup battery replacement ceeeeee 24 Basic terminology c cccccccseseseesseeneesens 130 Battery GND soc sndncsucsnandcsecsinseatavanacdaionssenss tens 140 Battery DACK ccccccccccsecceeeeeeeaeeees A 25 140 Battery charge wicisloscuchsiarensletsasiereetiaetmenints 25 Charge checking cccccecceceseeeeseeeeeeeeees 27 Charging SecencstcesevatecaaniznoNosnuencccatncen teen 25 Charging time ae ee nee rere ee 25 att cll 6 eeereeren erence ert ete eeereen ae emnencee 27 FeO hata de ae ate tn snadbaunimewiemien geese sontanupolenuadient 120 Built in flash WSS coveciecusdintonsenditteveescnaieetwies 90 Creative zone SHOOTING ss 90 Easy zone Shooting 90 Flash Exposure compensation 95 99 Flash range aac cernssaeontensnepaactwreasaemehereacse 91 Flash sync shutter speed aperture VAIS ccncrusandiciacranasneioemeederreltneans 91 Red eye reduction cccccccsseseeeesseeeees 93 Bulb GXDOSUNCS wriccccunsetnotsenseriadindenesmcenannnts 87 148 Canon Service Centers 08 Back cover CF CompactFlash card 3 4 13 31 130 141 Formatting s 109 131 HST UIC csedctaareonsasnongatdenscsttaecauteeurecedeseaeane 31 ReMOVINg sss ssssinneesssirrssrrrrressrrrrsrrrrreessen 31 Charge lamp esssssiiinesesssrirrrrerer
79. er gt 29 and set the Main Switch to ON 1 Insert the DC coupler gt 29 and set the Main Switch to ON gt 31 From the menu select C Fn Press the MENU button Turn the 3 dial to select C Fn ee i ee a m Pr e a B I LLS MU fea ret The Custom Function Setting screen appears 3 Press the 6 button Select C Fn 13 Turn the 3 dial to select C Fn 13 Sensor cleaning then press the Ge button 117 sobew papsiooey Bulsesy pue Nulled a uam Cleaning the CMOS Imaging Element Select 1 Enable Turn the 3 dial to select 1 Enable then press the Ger button gt The message CLER na appears on the LCD panel If AL is blinking on the LCD panel set the Main Switch to OFF and remove the battery pack Then repeat the procedure from Step1 6 Press the shutter button down fully The reflex mirror of the camera then flips up and the shutter opens Clean the imaging element Carefully blow any dust off the imaging element using a commercially available blower Finish cleaning Set the Main Switch to OFF gt The camera power turns off the shutter closes and the mirror is lowered Set the Main Switch to ON again and the camera will be ready to shoot pictures normally Never disconnect the camera power during cleaning If the power is cut off the shutter w
80. er off function to 1 2 4 8 15 or 30 minutes or Off 7121 If you set the Main Switch to OFF immediately you take a picture the access lamp may blink for a few seconds so that the image is recorded onto the CF card The access lamp will go off when the image has been recorded onto the CF card and the camera will turn off automatically Shutter Button The shutter button has two stages You can press it down halfway or fully The two levels of shutter button operation are as follows 1 Half press 4 Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates autofocusing AF and focuses the camera and also activates the automatic exposure mechanism and sets the shutter soeed and aperture value The exposure the combination of shutter soeed and aperture value appears on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder 2 Full press This releases the shutter and takes the picture other operations Unless the internal memory is full you will always be able to take pictures immediately by pressing the shutter button down Regardless of the camera status playback in progress menu selection in progress image recording in progress etc you can return to shooting mode immediately by pressing the shutter button down halfway i This camera has been designed so that taking pictures is given priority over 33 ulbeg noA aojeq Basic Operation Using the Electronic Dials Basic Operations with the 4 Dial The z2x dial
81. ere flash photography is prohibited or using indoor lighting the P Program gt 72 mode setting is recommended When taking flash pictures of people at night or in dark interiors we recommend using Red eye reduction gt 93 l7 AF Assist Light In dark locations pressing the shutter button down halfway causes the AF assist light emitter to light The AF assist light helps the AF function focus the shot SA ZL q LENS p ES The effective range of the AF assist light in focusing is approximately 3 8 m 12 5 ft When using an EX series Speedlite for the EOS camera sold separately the AF assist light built into the camera or the flash operates depending on shooting conditions 43 Bulye ainjolg ajdwis Check the Image Immediately m You can view the images you take immediately on the LCD monitor on the back of the camera Take the picture After the picture is taken the image as it was shot appears on the LCD monitor The image is shown for approximately 2 seconds information display 45 You can change the length of time the image is displayed gt 46 You can change the brightness of the LCD monitor gt 122 While a picture is being displayed you can press the 7 button to delete that image gt 47 This will erase the image shown on the LCD monitor before it is written to the CF card Fa You can turn the Review function on or off as well as
82. erence that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may Cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon
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84. expanded restored Red eye Phenomenon In a relatively dark room where subjects pupils are dilated the light from a camera flash passes through the pupil is reflected by the retina and causes the subjects pupils to appear red Red eye is particularly prevalent when the flash is close to the optical axis of the lens Use the following procedure to minimize red eye Shoot with the Red eye reduction function turned on The red eye reduction lamp lights before the picture is taken causing the pupils to contract and thus minimizing red eye 2 Shoot with an ExX series Speedlite The light reflected from the flash will not be directed along the optical axis of the lens thus minimizing red eye 3 Shoot from as close as possible same effect as Shutter Speed The camera s shutter opens for a variable length of time to control the amount of light that reaches the imaging element This length of time is called the shutter speed 132 REFERENCE Function hai Table O Selection possible Focusing point g P Drive Metering mode selection Mode Dial Center ONE SHOT Al SERVO Al FOCUS Auto Manual Single Continuous Evaluative Partial weighted A Oo e oe jo joj o D TO A TA E E E ESA N E A S OE OS _ wm o jo jo o v o jo eo o 5 e jo ojo a o jo jo o ZA PO PO AE A OE Cw JOO oloo oroo pw ojo Jojlo fjojo lo jol o ee ret e S ae SC
85. f seconds remaining until the picture is taken To cancel the self timer press the DRIVE button Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self timer Doing so prevents the camera from focusing on the subject You can set the beep that indicates the subject is in focus and the beep that F indicates the self timer is operating to On or Off 120 When using the self timer to photograph only yourself lock the focus gt 62 on an object at about the same distance as where you will be You can use the Remote Switch RS 80N3 sold separately or Timer Remote Controller TC 80N3 sold separately to take a picture when you are away from the camera 85 SUOI EJBAdD pavueapy w Self timer Operation Using the Eyepiece Cover If you take a picture using the self timer or remote switch sold separately without looking through the viewfinder stray light can enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure To prevent this attach the eyepiece cover to the viewfinder eyepiece before taking the picture Remove the eyecup Grasp both sides of the eyecup and lift it up and away from the camera Slip the eyepiece cover over the eyepiece The eyepiece cover is attached to the camera strap 86 Bulb Exposures So In a bulb exposure the shutter remains open as long as you hold the shutter button down and closes when you release it Bulb exposures are
86. f you take the camera quickly from a cold location into a warm one condensation can form on the outside and inside of the camera To prevent this place the camera in an airtight resealable plastic bag until it warms up to the ambient temperature 9 Do not use the camera if condensation forms on it or you could damage it If this occurs remove the CF card and battery from the camera and wait until the condensation has evaporated before using the camera 10 If the camera will not be used for an extended period remove its battery and store the camera in a cool dry well ventilated location While the camera is in storage operate its shutter periodically to make sure that it is working 11 Avoid storing the camera in locations where potentially corrosive chemicals are used such as in a laboratory 12 If the camera has been in storage for an extended period check its components before using it If you have not used the camera for some time or are planning to take shots you will not want to lose overseas vacation etc have the camera checked by your Canon dealer beforehand or check for yourself that the camera components are working properly LCD Panel and LCD Monitor 1 LCD displays are manufactured using high precision technology Even so very small black red or green dots can occasionally appear on a display This is within the normal 99 98 range for valid picture elements pixels and does not indicate a fault Such aberr
87. he cord into a power outlet When you are finished remove the plug from the power outlet Do not use any DC coupler other than the one provided with your EOS D30 camera Do not use the DC coupler provided with your EOS D30 with any other camera 29 Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens Remove the caps Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows in the diagram Attach the lens Align the red dots on the lens and camera Lens mount index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow in the diagram until it clicks in place Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF If the focus mode switch is set to MF or lt M on older lenses the autofocus will not operate and QB will be displayed on the LCD panel A Remove the front lens cap Press and hold the lens release button and turn the lens as shown by the arrow in the diagram Turn the lens until the index mark is at the top then remove it Because the EOS D30 has a smaller sensor area than EOS D30 image field Fj that of a 35mm format camera the angle of view of all 22 7 x 15 1 mm EF lenses is changed The effective focal length of all SHERI LSE I lenses is Increased by a factor of 1 6 eg a 50mm lens has approximately the same angle of view as an 80mm lens AF stands for autofocus MF or M stands for manual focus 35 mm image field Be careful not to l
88. ify the following print types Standard Prints one image to each page Index Prints an index of the images in reduced size on one page Both Prints the individual images and an index sheet Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Selecting a Single Image procedure gt 111 to display the Print Order screen Turn the dial to select Set up then press the 6 button gt The Print Order Setting screen appears 3 Turn the 3 gt dial to select Print Type then press the 6 button Select the print type Turn the 3 dial to select the print type then press the 6e button Press the MENU button to return to the Print Order screen 113 sobew papsiooey Bulsesy pue Nulled a W Print Order SSSSaSa_ _ x _ __ _ AA2 _ Specifying Date Printing You can specify printing of the date and time on each image Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Selecting a Single Image procedure gt 111 to display the Print Order screen Turn the 3 dial to select Set up then press the 6 button gt The Print Order Setting screen appears 3 Turn the dial to select Date then press the 6 button Specify date printing Turn the 3 dial to select On or Off then press the Ger button Press the MENU button to return to the Print Order screen one or the other The date will be printed in the date style set from the menu in the Date Time UMC TOMA 38
89. ill close and possibly damage the shutter curtain Use a blower without a brush attached Using a brush to remove dust from the image element can damage the element Do not insert a dust blower into the camera beyond the lens mount If the power shuts off and the shutter closes this may damage the shutter curtains Never use cleaning sprays or blower sprays The pressure and freezing action of the spray gas may damage the surface of the imaging element 118 Menu Function Settings MW List of Menu Functions Sets the size in pixels of the Holu picture as recorded on the CF a card as well as the compression ratio Select Large di Large al Small Small all or RAW Quality Red eye Turns on off a function for 93 reduction quality me reducing the red eye look function eee caused by using a flash to an photograph people at night or in dark settings AEB to Sets the increment steps for 82 automatically st E underexposure and change ee Overexposure in AEB shots exposure level FES ISO speed sets the ISO speed Select ISO 55 E amman an fe 100 200 400 800 or 1600 Beep Turns on off the electronic beep 43 Pio that sounds when the image is 85 EOS in focus Can also be set to L function as the beep that indicates the self timer is ae ig operating Select On or Off Custom WB Selects the image to use as the Parl onl a basis for custom white balance a tats adjustments
90. int Order s 110 Selecting Images for Printing 00 111 Print ype airite iini 113 Specifying Date Printing ccceeeeeeees 114 Specifying File Number Printing 115 Connecting to a TV cecorssccscececemtinseatmamucnennnts 116 M Cleaning the CMOS Imaging Element 117 6 Menu Function Settings MS List of Menu Functions n 120 Custom Function Settings 124 Basic Terminology for Digital Cameras and Digital Photography s 130 Function Availability Table ee 134 Contents AF Modes and Drive Modes 134 Exposure VV ANNO Struc scrarccamsiorenceeceendmnsenseners 135 AE Lock Effects for Combinations of Focusing Point Selection and Metering Method cccccseessssseseeeees 135 Program LANG tice scnteewsestoecinadinens cdeemnlnnaatceboeiiee 136 Shutter Soeed and Aperture Value Readouts cccccce 137 Troubleshooting vesiccuthicnuashothneroetsdnexananeetmeries 138 Major Accessories Sold Separately 140 Major Specifications 142 Message LISt cccccscssseeeesseessseseeaeeeesens 145 System Map tic ccincudeteacnnsadetteabiiaienandaraduneacnnsine 146 NdEX octelnrenaciventeacummiabbes sis hentansagiueecuenensleanons 147 EOS D30 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interf
91. is being written onto the CF card the access lamp is blinking gt 17 If you press MENU or the gt button the warning message of Busy 137 will appear on the LCD panel If you insert a CF card that is unformatted or contains corrupt data the LCD panel will display the message Err EF If this happens refer to Formatting a CF Card 109 for instructions 31 ulbeg noa quojeg XQ File Numbering System m The pictures you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each Each folder on the CF card is numbered from 100 to 998 Automatic file numbering can be either by continuous numbering or auto reset numbering the default setting is continuous numbering 1 Continuous Numbering is 2 Auto reset continuous between cards so that the first file number assigned on a new CF card is one more than the last file number assigned on the previous CF card Each time you insert a new CF card the file number resets to its default value 100 0001 If the 3 images are recorded on the CF card aur 100 0001 L_ 100 100 0002 Continuous C Auto reset numbering 100 0003 numbering When you change the CF card and take a picture card already contains files the 100 C 100 next available number is 100 0004 100 0001 assigned From the menu select File numbering Press the MENU button Turn the lt 3 dial to select
92. ith your left hand Hold the camera to your face and look through the viewfinder To maintain a stable stance place one foot slightly in front of the other 40 o a sj 2 A amp Y a B NA amp e E AF WB Shutter button _ Fully Automatic Picture Taking m You can easily and confidently take pictures of any subject with no need to do anything but press the shutter button The Canon EOS D30 can capture subjects at any of three focusing points so that anybody can take great pictures easily Set the Mode Dial to _ The AF mode is automatically set to Al Focus gt 60 the metering mode is set to and the drive mode to O Single shot The Quality setting is automatically set to Large Fine 2160 x 1440 Place one of the focusing points on the subject The camera determines the subject position and uses the most appropriate focusing point To focus on a subject that is not at any of the three focusing points see Focusing On an Off Center Subject gt 62 Set the focus Press the shutter button down halfway to set the focus The camera beeps when the shot is in focus and the in focus indicator lights in the viewfinder at the focusing point the camera is using Check the display The camera determines the shutter speed and aperture value automatically and displays them in the viewfinder and
93. l it locks into place Close the cover Press the cover closed until it clicks shut Battery Charge Remaining Icons The level of charge remaining is shown in three stages when the Main Switch is set to ON gt 33 qua Charge is sufficient q _ a Charge is low NI 7 q __ Battery pack must be charged IEN playing back an image a no battery warning appears on the LCD monitor When RI If the level of charge remaining runs out when you are using the menu screen or this occurs remove the battery and charge it 2 ulbeg noa quojeg Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Number of Available Shots Tempera Shooting conditions p No flash use 50 flash use Normal 20 C 68 F Approx 680 Approx 540 Low 0 C 32 F Approx 480 Approx 400 The above figures were obtained under Canon test conditions fully charged battery EF 50mm F1 4 USM lens Review function On Review Time 2 sec Quality Large Playback on the LCD monitor is available for approximately 140 minutes at normal temperature continuous auto playback The number of available shots may be less than indicated in some cases due to ir differences in operating conditions The number of available shots is reduced by frequent use of the LCD monitor Holding the shutter button halfway down for long periods to use the AF function without taking a shot can reduce the number of available shots In low tem
94. lfway 4 The active focusing points are displayed The range between the nearest subject covered by a focusing point and the farthest Subject covered by another focusing point will be in sharp focus You can check the depth of field beforehand while the exposure is displayed gt 77 In this example the focus will be sharp from the distant subject covered by the left focusing point to the nearby subject covered by the right focusing point Check the display then take the picture f the aperture value is not blinking the exposure is correct Press the shutter button down fully If the aperture value is blinking the exposure level is correct but the desired depth of field cannot be achieved Either use a wide angle lens or move farther from the subject F If you use a flash the result will be the same as using lt P Program AE mode with flash 80 setting Exposure Compensation m Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera s standard exposure setting to make the picture brighter overexposure or darker underexposure Exposure compensation can be set up to 2 stops in 1 2 stop increments 1 Set the Quick Control Dial switch to ON 2 Focus on the subject then check the exposure level Press the shutter button down halfway and check the display 64 3 Select the exposure Turn the 3 dial Turn the 3 dial while pressing the shutter button down halfway
95. lored lines with respect to the subject brightness Exposure Value gradations on the left and top edges of the graph Example Using an EF50 F1 4 USM lens with a subject brightness of EV12 the point where the diagonal line from EV12 on the top edge intersects the Program AE line represents the corresponding shutter speed 1 350 second and aperture value f 3 5 that the program sets automatically The diagonal arrowed lines at the upper left indicate the metering range for the indicated ISO speed 135 JONSAYsssY The shutter soeed is normally displayed in 1 2 stop increments Numbers from 4000 to 4 denote the denominator of the shutter speed fraction for example 125 is 1 125 seconds In addition 0 3 is 0 3 seconds and 15 is 15 seconds Aperture value readout smaller the aperture opening The range of aperture values f numbers displayed depends on The aperture value is normally displayed in 1 2 stop increments The larger the number the the lens used Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Readouts Shutter speed readout REFERENCE 1 3 stop increments 1 2 stop increments Shutter speed i gt Set Q Q gt 2 wo gt Set Q The shutter soeed and aperture value can be set in 1 3 stop increments C Fn 4124 136 Error Codes When a camera error occurs an error code Err xx appears on the LCD panel Wh
96. n Electronically controlled 10 second delay Drive Dive modas sissarnause Single shot 2 Continuous Self timer 10 sec Number of continuous images Approximately 3 images second to a maximum of 8 images ONE SHOT in Large Fine format Built in flash NS AEII IAAT TA Retractable E TTL autoflash and auto pop up flash Guide NO 12 39 at ISO 100 m ft Recycling time 008 Approx 3 sec Flash ready indicator Flash ready icon lights in viewfinder Flash Coverage o on Covers field equivalent to a focal length of 18mm Flash adjustment 0 E TTL autoflash preflash for metering and focus Flash level control Automatic reduction in backlit conditions or for fill flash Exposure compensation 2 stops in 1 2 or 1 3 stop increments Playback and Erase Functions Playback Modes i Single image Index display 3 Enlargement 4 Auto playback S T Single image All except protected images Power Supply BaO Yosri Operates from one BP 511 Battery Pack lithium ion battery Number of images that can be taken 680 No flash normal temperature with a fully charged 480 No flash low temperature battery 540 50 flash normal temperature 400 50 flash low temperature Battery CHECK vecciccscsennctaziaes 3 stage battery check icon on LCD panel Power saving functions set by menu function Backup battery 00 One CR2025 lithium button
97. nc to 2nd curtain sync C Fn 8 1 gt 126 92 Using the Built in Flash U U EM Red eye Reduction When you use flash in low light conditions it can reflect off your subject s pupils and make their eyes look red in the photograph This effect is called red eye and is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the retina of the eye The Red eye reduction function uses the camera s red eye reduction lamp which gently shines into the subject s eyes to constrict the pupils and thereby reduces the likelihood that red eye will occur You can use red eye reduction in any picture taking mode except a and 4 modes l7 ZNN on off From the menu select Red eye Press the MENU button Turn the 3 dial to select Red eye on off then press the lt 6 button Set the Red eye reduction function Turn the 3 dial to select On then press the 6 button The red eye reduction function is turned On and the display returns to the Menu Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the menu When you press the shutter button down halfway the red eye reduction lamp indicator appears in the viewfinder Red eye reduction is effective only when the subject is looking at the red eye reduction lamp Be sure to tell your subjects to look at the lamp To increase the effectiveness of red eye reduction press the shutter button down fully approximately 1 5 se
98. nceeens 107 Rotating IMagesS censcnccudvencdecarencbenamsoarsnunis 106 Viewing a single image 102 Viewing the index ccccccccssssseesseeseees 102 Warranty aecinusaazatinaaaettecicbn taadegahtiaaaatd cenisieente ie annateus 5 White balance vedi vceccninadscecvetwervenecedetecaes 68 69 Custom Setting 70 021s eee eee eee ee nee cen eer en eenee eer 69 Wireless multi light photography 00 99 Memo n REFERENCE 151
99. nction To erase a protected image you must first remove the protection gt 107 Once an image is erased it cannot be recovered Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it If you protect the images you need gt 107 and erase all the images at once all non protected images will be erased This is handy when you want to erase all the images you do not need at once MW Formatting the CF Card The CF card must be formatted before it is used in the EOS D30 camera Also if you see the message Err CF CF card error on the LCD panel when you load a CF card the CF card may need to be formatted before it can be used From the Menu select Format Press the MENU button Turn the 3 dial to select Format m i Bll LT Be TT EL Press the 6Y button A message will appear asking you to confirm that you want to format the CF card 3 Turn the 3 dial to select OK then press the 6 button gt The CF card will be formatted A Busy n Formatting a CF card will erase all information on the card including protected images Be sure to carefully review the contents of a CF card before formatting oe f a CF card from another manufacturer does not operate correctly it may be F usable after formatting CF cards formatted on other cameras or computers or peripheral devices may not operate correctly with the EOS D30 In this case format the card
100. ng O lt gt I Continuous shooting W Self Timer Operation Press the shutter button down halfway to return to ready to shoot mode 67 SUOI eEJBAdD p vueapy w Selecting a Drive Mode Images taken with continuous shooting are first stored in the camera s internal memory then on the CF card When the internal memory is full the buy 5H message appears on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder and no more images can be taken Once this happens images are written onto the CF card until there is enough memory available for another image The buS4 message then disappears and the camera can take the next shot If you press the shutter button down halfway before all of the images have been saved on the CF card the access lamp is flashing the saving process is canceled momentarily The number of continuous frames at that moment depends on the capacity available on the CF card When the FuLL F message is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder make sure that the access lamp has stopped blinking before you change the CF card WB Setting the White Balance m The EOS D30 has seven white balance settings Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Flash and Custom In the Easy Shooting zone the Auto setting is selected automatically while in the Creative zone you can select any of the seven white balance settings 1 Press the Ne button 66 Select the white
101. ng gt 18 54 can still be taken Display the camera settings Press the INFO button gt The current camera settings appear on the LCD monitor Press the INFO button again to clear the LCD monitor Parameters are shown only if settings have been entered For viewing image information during playback see Turning the Information Display On and Off 104 64 a 0 2 D O y ng a Metering Mode 1 Press the ea button 6 Select a metering mode Look at the LCD panel as you turn the 2 dial e Evaluative G Partial __ Center weighted averaging Press the shutter button down halfway to return to ready to shoot mode Turn the E3 dial to set the flash exposure compensation for the built in optional flash gt 95 65 SUOI eJBdD p avueapy w Metering Modes oo The EOS D30 uses three methods for metering evaluative partial and center weighted averaging The Easy Shooting zone uses evaluative metering In the Creative zone any of the three modes can be selected e Evaluative Metering This is an all around metering mode suited even for A backlit subjects The viewfinder field is divided into 35 metering zones to which the three focusing points are linked for evaluative metering The camera determines the main subjects size position brightness background front and back lighting etc so that it can
102. ng the Depth of Field m gt Q lt D 5 O D Q O O D s o O 5 a You can press the Depth of Field Preview button to close the aperture to the current aperture setting and then verify the range of focus in the viewfinder This feature can be used in the Creative zone ir In lt ADEP mode this feature operates when the shutter button is pressed down halfway The exposure is locked AE lock while the Depth of Field Preview button is pressed 11 M Manual Exposure me In this mode you set the shutter speed and aperture value yourself The camera makes no settings automatically You can determine the correct combination of shutter speed and aperture value by checking the exposure level displayed in the camera M stands for manual 1 Set the Mode Dial to M Set the shutter speed Turn the 2 dial oe al SHOT e la 1 2 u Set the aperture value grr IE LA al oI Set the Quick Control Dial switch to ON LIL Sem then turn the 3 dial a 2 1 0 1 2 Focus on the subject Press the shutter button down halfway 4 The exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel The exposure level icon lets you see how far you are from the standard exposure level 78 M Manual Exposure Determine the exposure Set the shutter speed or aperture value manually Standard exposure 2 1 9 1 2 This is the s
103. nking see Exposure Warnings 134 Take the picture Compose the picture then press the shutter button down fully P Program AE Differences Between Program AE Mode P and Full Auto Mode O P Program AE and D Full Auto mode are alike in that both automatically determine the shutter speed and aperture values The following functions can be used in P mode but not in CD mode Manual focusing point selection Built in flash firing manually firing prohibited Metering mode selection Flash exposure compensation Drive mode selection Special features with EX series Speedlites Program shift High speed sync FP Flash with AE lock with l button selected EX series Speedlites Exposure compensation FE lock Autoexposure bracketing AEB Fill flash control Custom functions FEB 2nd curtain sync Modeling flash E TTL wireless autoflash Shifting the Program In Program AE mode you can freely change the shutter speed and aperture value combination program set by the camera while maintaining the same exposure value This is called shifting the program To do this press the shutter button down halfway then turn the 4 dial until the shutter speed or aperture value you want is displayed Once you take a picture with the shifted program the shifted program is canceled automatically and the original program is restored If you are using a flash yo
104. ocus gt 62 gt Q lt D 5 O D Q O O D s o O 5 a If the camera cannot focus the in focus indicator in the viewfinder blinks If this ir happens you will not be able to take a picture even if you press the shutter button down fully Instead reframe the shot and focus again See also Manual Focus gt 63 99 AF AF Mode Selection EMM Al Servo AF for Moving Subjects Press and hold the shutter button down halfway and the camera focuses continuously This mode is suited for moving subjects Al SERVO when the focusing distance keeps changing With its predictive AF function the camera can also track a subject that is steadily approaching or retreating from the camera The exposure settings are determined immediately before the picture is taken ir If the in focus indicator in the viewfinder blinks the camera has not focused You can set the camera so that during Al Servo AF operation you can press the button and the focus will momentarily lock as long as the button is held down C Fn 2 2 gt 124 About Predictive AF When a subject is approaching or retreating from the camera at a constant rate the focusing function can track the subject and predict the focusing distance immediately before the picture is taken so that the shot will be in focus at the moment of exposure When the focusing point is selected automatically the camera uses one of three focusing points
105. oint selected by AF FE Flash Exposure lock gt 94 FE flash exposure lock sets the correct flash exposure for a selected part of the subject The FE lock functions as an AE lock with flash Flash exposure compensation gt 95 This function corrects the flash level in much the same way as the Exposure compensation function The level of compensation can be up to 2 stops in 1 2 stop increments Using the Built in Flash in the Easy Shooting Zone In the Easy Shooting zone except in A and _ modes the built in flash pops up and fires automatically in low light or backlit conditions Using the Built in Flash in the Creative Zone In the Creative zone you can take flash pictures by simply pressing the lt gt button to pop up the built in flash at any time regardless of lighting conditions P Select lt P mode for full autoflash The shutter speed and aperture value are determined automatically just as in D Full Auto mode Tv Select Tv mode to manually set a shutter speed slower than 1 200 second The camera then automatically sets the flash aperture value to provide the proper exposure for your shutter soeed Av Select Av mode to manually set the aperture value In low light conditions against a background such as a night sky you can use automatic slow sync settings to properly expose the main subject and the background The main subject is captured by the flash and the background is capture
106. on Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its external and internal surfaces You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation Continued use may damage the equipment Remove the CF card and battery or power cord if connected from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use Extended Storage When not using the camera for extended periods of time remove the battery except the CR2025 lithium button battery and store the equipment in a safe place Storing the camera for extended periods with a battery installed will run down the battery and may damage the camera Important Safety Functions and Preventive Measures e When the CF Card Access Lamp is blinking do not remove the CF card from the camera since the card is reading and writing data when the lamp is blinking removal of the CF card at this time will damage the card e Do not use any cable other than that supplied with the camera Use the supplied interface cable to connect the camera to a computer Use of any other cable may lead to a malfunction 11 UOI ONPOU U fl Precautions for Handling The Camera 1 This camera is a preci
107. on on using the camera with system accessories introduced after this date contact your nearest Canon Service Center H IE 036 V1 CANON INC 2000 PRINTED IN JAPAN 0 G SOD WOULD pin S josp eJ weN Canon EOS D30 Camera User s Guide TM DPOF Please read this guide carefully before using the EOS D30 This guide should be kept in a safe place so that it can be used for future reference English Edition INSTRUCTIONS Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides Your camera includes two manuals the EOS D30 Camera User s Guide and the Software Starter Guide EOS D30 Camera User s Guide This Document 1 Prepare your camera amp for use 2 Start taking pictures 3 Check your pictures Install the software the Ep Digital Camera e n Disk J Connect your camera dy to a computer 3 Load your images onto the computer 4 Process the images with the software Thank you for purchasing this Canon product im The Canon EOS D30 is a high quality high precision digital single lens reflex camera with a CMOS sensor that has a total pixel count of 3 25 million pixels This camera provides a full range of imaging options and functions ideal for every photographic use from easy fully automatic shots for first time users to applications for
108. on the LCD panel Take the picture Compose the shot and press the shutter button down fully gt The image is shown for approximately 2 seconds on the LCD monitor Fully Automatic Picture Taking Ifthe CF card becomes full the CF Full message FuLL CF appears on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder and the camera will not take any more pictures Replace the CF card with another CF card that has capacity available When the in focus indicator is blinking the camera will not take pictures S256 13S The camera automatically focuses on the focusing point that is on the subject closest to the camera You can set the beep that indicates the subject is in focus or the beep that indicates the self timer is operating to On or Off gt 37 120 Fa The focus and exposure are locked when AF focusing is complete Automatic Built in Flash In the Easy Shooting zone other than 4 and the flash pops up automatically and fires in low light conditions or backlit daylight conditions Press the flash back down when you are finished using it f anything blocks the flash so that it cannot pop up automatically the error code Err B3 7137 appears on the LCD panel When this occurs set the Main Switch to OFF and then set it to ON again For precautions and information about using the built in flash see Flash Photography gt 90 vv To take pictures in an area wh
109. or right side of the adapter Charge the battery pack gt As soon as you place the battery pack in the compact power adapter the charge lamp starts blinking and charging begins gt When charging is complete the lamp stops blinking and stays on It can take up to 90 minutes to fully charge a battery pack You can check whether a battery is charged by seeing whether the charge lamp blinks or stays on gt When charging is complete the charge lamp stops blinking and stays on You can continue charging the battery for approximately an hour to reach full charge capacity When charging is complete remove the battery and unplug the power cord from the outlet 25 ulbeg noa ioj g Charging the Battery Pack When the DC coupler is connected to the compact power adapter the adapter cannot be used to charge battery packs Do not charge any battery packs other than model BP 511 When the battery pack is in the camera it discharges slightly over time even when the camera is not used This reduces the battery pack s operating time When not using the camera remove the battery pack and store it with its protective cover attached Always be sure to charge the battery pack before using it again To protect battery packs and prevent loss of capacity do not charge them continuously for more than 24 hours If operating time is sharply reduced even after charging normally the battery pack may have
110. ose the lens caps or body cap 36 x 24 mm 1 42 x 0 94 in 30 Inserting a CF Card me The EOS D30 stores pictures on a CompactFlash CF card The camera can use either Type I or Type Il CF cards Open the cover Slide the cover in the direction shown by the arrow and open it as shown in the diagram Insert the CF card With the CF card label side the side with the printed A mark facing toward the rear of the camera slide the card in the direction of the A mark into the slot The Eject button pops out Close the cover Close the cover and slide it in the direction shown by the arrow until it clicks shut 1 Open the cover Set the Main Switch to OFF Check that the 4 544 message is not shown on the LCD panel Make sure the access lamp is off gt 17 and open the cover 2 Remove the CF card Press the Eject button The CF card is ejected Close the cover Never do any of the following while the access lamp is blinking the buS4 and FuLL F messages are shown on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder or you risk destroying image data or even damaging the camera itself e Never shake the camera or subject it to impact e Never open the CF card slot cover Never remove the CF card e Never open the battery cover e Never remove the battery You cannot use the menu function or playback images while image data
111. pen the battery chamber cover and slide the battery pack into position until it locks into place Press the cover closed until it clicks shut gt 27 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF gt 30 Take the shot Press the shutter button down fully 33 Open the CF card slot cover Slide the cover in the direction shown by the arrow then open it 731 Set the Main Switch to ON gt 33 The image is displayed for approximately 2 seconds after the shot gt 44 i Check the image Quick Guide Insert the CF card Insert the CF card then close the cover gt 31 Set the Mode Dial to C_ Full Auto To check other images you ir have taken see Check the Image Immediately 44 and Viewing Recorded Images 102 To erase images you have taken see Erasing a Recorded Image Single Image Erase gt 47 15 UOI ONPOUU fl Nomenclature DRIVE Drive mode button gt 67 aa AE mode WB button gt 58 70 a Metering mode button Flash exposure compensation button gt 65 95 LCD panel gt 18 gt Main dial 734 Lens mount index gt 30 Built in flash 90 Hot shoe gt 96 Shuiter bution 4 Flash button gt 90 gt 33 Mode dial 20 SS gt A Strap eyelet gt 23 AZ _ Expansion electronics cover gt 116 Lens rel
112. perature conditions 0 C 32 F the number of available shots may be less than indicated For the number of available shots when using the Battery Grip BG ED3 see the BG ED3 User s Manual Removing the Battery Pack Open the battery cover Slide the lever in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram and open the cover as shown Remove the battery pack Slide the battery lock lever in the direction shown by the arrow and remove the battery Close the battery cover Press the cover closed until it clicks shut 28 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack E Using a Household Power Supply You can operate the EOS D30 from a household power outlet by using the DC coupler This enables you to use the camera as long as you like without a battery Connect the DC coupler Plug the DC coupler into the compact power adapter Place the cord in the groove Carefully insert the cord into the groove u D f O pmj D S am u D 2 3 Insert the DC coupler into the camera Open the cover gt 27 and lower the covering on the cord channel Insert the DC coupler and fit the cord into the cord channel Check that the cord is placed tightly in the cord channel and slide the DC coupler into the chamber until it locks into place Close the cover so that it clicks into place Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter Plug t
113. played first gt An icon in the lower right part of the image indicates which part of the picture is currently displayed Change the display area Turn the 3 dial clockwise to change the displayed area of the picture from center to center right to lower left Turn the 3 dial counterclockwise to change the displayed area of the picture from center to center left to top right When you finish viewing press the gt button JUMP Jumping to Another Image The display can jump directly to another image Image 10 frames back Current 2 Image 10 frames forward Display a single image or index gt 102 Change to jump display Press the JUMP button The Jump bar appears Jump to another image Turn the 3 dial gt From a single image display turn the dial counterclockwise to go back 10 images or clockwise to go forward 10 images gt From an index display turn the dial counterclockwise to go back 9 images or clockwise to go forward 9 images Press the JUMP button to clear the Jump bar and exit JUMP When you finish viewing press the P button 103 a pest s ewj pepsooay Hulsey pue Bulkejg we Viewing Recorded Images INFO Turning the Information Display On and Off When an image is displayed on the LCD monitor you can press the INFO button to view information about that im
114. pment immediately if it should emit smoke or noxious fumes Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock Set the camera s main switch to the Off position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet immediately Confirm that smoke or fume emissions cease Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock Set the camera s main switch to the Off position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet immediately Please consult your camera distributor of the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Prevent the equipment from contact with or immersion in water and other liquids Do not allow liquids to enter the interior The camera has not been waterproofed If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth In the event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior immediately set the camera s main switch to the Off position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet immediately Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk O UOI ONPOUU fl e Do not use substances containing
115. print order information Some DPOF compatible devices or photo printing services may not use all the recorded print order information Check the user s guide for the device you are using or with the photo printing service The print specifications while A is appearing on the LCD panel will cancel all the former specifications 110 N Print Order Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images for printing You can select images one at atime or select all images Selecting a Single Image From the menu select Print Order Press the MENU button Turn the 3 dial to select Print Order Press the 6 button gt The Print Order screen appears Order is selected 3 Press the 6 button gt The Select Image screen appears f you press the Q button 3 images are displayed on the Select Image screen Press the Q button again to enlarge the Select Image screen Select the images Turn the ER dial to select an image then press the Gr button gt f the Print Type 118 selection is standard or Both the Print Quantity screen appears gt If the Print Type 118 selection is Index a check mark 3 appears at the upper left Images in RAW format cannot be marked for printing f you selected Index you can press the Gt button again to delete the mark and cancel the selection 111 sobew pa
116. psiooey Bulsesy pue Nulled a W Print Order Number of prints of the selected image Selecting All Images Select the print quantity If the Print Type 118 is Index you do not need to specify the print quantity Turn the 3 dial to select the quantity then press the Ge button gt The quantity appears next to the 2J icon To cancel the selection set the quantity to 0 To select another image repeat steps 4 and 5 Press the MENU button to return to the select Image screen You can select all images on a CF card at once except those in RAW format Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Selecting a Single Image procedure gt 111 to display the Print Order screen Turn the 3 dial to select All then press the 6 button gt The Select All Images menu appears Select Mark all Turn the 3 dial to select Mark All then press the 1 button This orders all the images and the display then returns to the Print Order screen At this point you can select Clear all to delete all images you have ordered Select Cancel to return to the Print Order screen Images are printed in order from oldest to newest You can order up to 998 images If you select images using the Mark All method one copy of each will be printed To specify quantities use the Selecting a Single Image method 111 112 N Print Order ESS Print Type You can spec
117. pth of field than does a telephoto lens 3 At a given aperture value a greater distance between the camera and subject increases the depth of field 4 When the optimum focus is on the subject the depth of field behind the point of optimum focus is longer than the depth of field in front of the point of optimum focus The depth of field is normally twice as deep behind the subject as before the subject see illustration 130 REFERENCE Depth of field Point of optimum focus 1 2 Aperture value set to f 22 Aperture value set to f 2 DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a standard format for ordering prints of digital camera images from photo lab printing services as well as printing from household printers The Canon EOS D30 is DPOF compatible You can specify printing from the camera itself and store the order information on the CF card Photo printing services or household printers using the DPOF format can then produce prints easily using that information Exposure Exposure refers to the amount of light striking the imaging element to produce a photograph The amount of light appropriate for the ISO speed is called the correct exposure The correct exposure is adjusted by changing the combination of the shutter speed and aperture value File Numbering and Folders The pictures you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each Each folder is numbered from
118. r shock could affect the picture When using mirror lockup we recommend you use the Remote Switch RS 80N3 sold separately Press the shutter button down fully The mirror is raised The mirror automatically returns to the down position approximately 30 seconds after it is raised Be sure to take the picture within 30 seconds Press the shutter button down fully again The picture is taken and the mirror goes back down To take the picture again repeat the procedure from step 1 During mirror lockup do not point the camera at the sun The sun s heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains If you use mirror lockup with the self timer for a bulb exposure there will be a shutter release sound when you release the shutter button during self timer operation This is not the sound of the shutter release During mirror lockup the drive mode gt 67 is single frame shooting regardless of the current setting f you use mirror lockup with the self timer pressing the shutter button down fully the first time raises and locks the mirror then releases the shutter 2 seconds later 88 Flash Photography 4 Using the Built in Flash The built in flash lets you take the following kinds of flash pictures with the ease of a normal AE shot E TTL autoflash E TTL autoflash preflash evaluative metering in memory supplies the correct level of flash for the subject in the focusing p
119. rated voltage is 7 4V You can use the Compact Power Adapter CA PS400 to charge the BP 511 battery pack and when fully charged it has enough power for you to take approximately 540 pictures Normal with 50 flash use Charging takes about 90 minutes Battery Grip BG ED3 This is a battery grip that holds two BP 511 battery packs It provides a shutter button electronic dials AE lock FE lock button and focusing point selection button for use in taking portrait vertical shots Can also use the DC coupler E series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses One of ten E series dioptric adjustment lenses 4 to 3 diopters with eyecup can be attached to the camera s eyepiece to further expand the dioptric correction range EOS Dedicated EX Series Speedlites 550EX 420EX 220EX Three EOS dedicated E TTL autoflash Speedlites are available the high output zoom flash 550EX the affordable 420EX and the compact 220EX The respective guide numbers of these ISO 100 in meters are 55 42 and 22 All three Speedlites enable E TTL autoflash high speed sync FP flash and FE lock In addition the 550EX can operate in an easy to use wireless multi Speedlite system Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX This is an EOQS dedicated macro ring flash featuring twin flash tubes guide no 14 ISO 100 in meters and E TTL autoflash You can fire one or both flash tubes and control the flash ratio to easily obtain sophisticated lighting effects with E TTL autoflash F
120. results in Night Scene mode use a film speed setting of ISO 400 or faster 355 5120 l7 ZN 52 Advanced Operations The 2 icon represents the Main Dial and the 3 icon represents the Quick Control Dial Press the shutter button down halfway and release and a timer will show the exposure setting for approximately 4 seconds on the LCD panel and viewfinder The AE lock exposure compensation AEB bulb and depth of field check functions operate only in Creative zone modes The Menu function Quality AEB Custom WB Parameters and C Fn settings are used only in the Creative zone 7 Quality Selection m Use the Menu function to choose from five Quality settings Qualit Recording Recording Compression Size of one Recording y size method ratio image capacity ACE f 20 lt 1440 1 3 Mbyte Approx 10 shots TargeiNoral a Svarene fsa 0 900 SmaliNNoral Sat Based on Canon testing standards ISO 100 setting Recording capacity is the number of shots that can be stored on the CF card FC 16M provided with the EOS D30 camera The number of images that can be recorded depends on the subject and modes used From the menu select Quality Press the MENU button Turn the 9 dial to select Quality then press the G button Set the quality Turn the 3 dial to select the Quality you want then press the G button gt The selected Quality setting is entered
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123. s in normal picture taking without flash Modes Shutter speed setting Aperture flash aperture setting Tv Shutter priority AE Manual 30 to 1 200 sec Auto Av Aperture priority AE Auto 30 to 1 200 sec M Manual exposure Manual 30 to 1 200 sec 2 Press the shutter button down fully for E TTL autoflash using preflash evaluative metering based on the aperture value set in 1 3 The background exposure is determined by the shutter soeed and aperture value In the Easy Shooting zone 20 the 550EX Speedlite operates in Full Auto mode with the same functions as the built in flash F Flash photography in A DEP mode operates the same as in P mode You can set the camera to apply a fixed shutter speed of 1 200 for flash photography in aperture priority AE mode C Fn 6 gt 126 97 Audes6o10ud use gt Flash Photography with the EOS Dedicated 550EX Speedlite E High Speed Sync FP Flash When the 550EX Speedlite is set to high speed sync H mode it can automatically synchronize at any shutter soeed of 1 200 second or faster thus providing high speed sync FP flash operation When high speed sync is On the 4H icon appears in the viewfinder High speed sync is effective for portrait photography in the following situations 1 When you want to use daylight sync flash for a portrait and widen the aperture reduce the aperture value to blur the background 2 When you want to produce a
124. s the pattern for 32 leche automatically assigning file Licata numbers to each image Select wh continuous or auto reset sets the language used for the Menu screen Select English Deutsch Francais or Japanese 122 U List of Menu Functions ltem _ Screen Description See page Video system Determines the video system 116 mma dkn format Select NTSC or PAL Format CF card Formats the CF card in the mee Ura haces camera Custom Sets custom functions that can functions BS te L adjust many of the camera Fuia LAR ES functions to meet individual requirements 123 suyas uolouny nuny gt U List of Menu Functions Custom Function Settings You can adjust many of the Canon EOS D30 s functions to meet your particular requirements using the Custom Function settings To change Custom Functions select C Fn from the menu Func No Item Long Off exposure T 4 On noise reduction Shutter Press the shutter button down button m H ari halfway AE AF AE lock button AE lock button fatter bation ve both butte button AE AF Press the shutter button down halfway AE lock Press the shutter button down halfway AE AF button AF lock no AE lock button AE AF no AE lock Press the shutter button down halfway AE Mirror Disable normal photography lockup t i Enable Tv Av 1 2 stop increments and ETT rect 1 3 stop increments exposure level 05 AF assis
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126. sion instrument Do not drop it or expose it to physical shock 2 The camera is not waterproof and should not be used in wet conditions or underwater If the camera gets wet take it to your nearest Canon dealer as soon as possible If small amounts of water splash onto the camera wipe it with a clean dry cloth If the camera is exposed to salty air wipe it thoroughly with a slightly damp cloth 3 Never leave the camera close to devices that generate strong magnetic fields such as magnets or electric motors Do not operate or leave the camera in areas where strong electromagnetic signals are generated such as near electronic transmission towers Exposing the camera to strong electromagnetic signals can cause it to malfunction and destroy recorded image data 4 Do not leave the camera in hot locations such as in a car sitting in direct sunlight High temperatures can damage the camera 5 The camera contains precision circuits Never attempt to disassemble the camera or service it yourself 6 Use a commercially available blower brush to remove any dust that accumulates on the camera lens viewfinder mirror or focusing screen Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to wipe off the camera body or lens If the camera is very soiled consult your nearest Canon dealer 7 Do not touch the camera s electrical contacts with your hands Doing so could corrode the contacts and interfere with the camera s normal operation 8 I
127. t On auto light n Gi ret Off 124 U List of Menu Functions Effects remarks Effective for reducing noise occurring in time exposure or bulb shots longer than one second However this requires processing time after the shot approximately equivalent to the exposure time During processing the message bhu 54 appears on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder and no exposures can be made operation Exposure is determined when you take the picture The optimum focus and exposure are thus always ready for the decisive moment Effective for preventing the effects of camera vibration caused by mirror action in close up and ultra telephoto shots Effective for determining focus and exposure separately In Al Servo AF mode if an object passes between the camera and the subject you can press the button to pause AF operation and keep the camera from focusing on the obstruction Exposure is determined when you take the picture This is useful when photographing subjects that move and stop repeatedly In Al Servo AF mode you can press the button to start or stop Al Servo AF 87 84 60 88 36 Effective in conditions that require more precise exposure settings 1 The exposure indications may not change even if you change exposure settings However exposure control will be done according to your setting Effective in conditions where the AF assist light may not be desirable 43 125 suyas uolouny nuny gt
128. t could injure your eyesight Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may injure eyesight In particular remain at least one meter 39 inches away from infants when using the flash Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury In addition placement of the wrist strap around a child s neck could result in asphyxiation Be particularly careful to keep the button batteries CR2025 lithium used in the camera out of the reach of children Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide Disassembly or alteration may result in high voltage electrical shock Internal inspections alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk To avoid the risk of high voltage electrical shock do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged Similarly never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage There is a risk of high voltage electrical shock Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Stop operating the equi
129. t the function operates on a timer and remains in effect after the button is released The icons represent 4 6 or 16 seconds respectively In general the illustrations used for explaining procedures are taken with a single lens reflex camera using 35 mm film WE This user s guide uses the following symbols as described O Indicates precautions about potential problems with photographing F Indicates additional information you may find helpful Indicates useful pointers for better camera operation or better photographs 22 Before You Begin This chapter describes preparations and settings you need to make before you begin shooting as well as how the shutter button operates Eyepiece cover Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the strap eyelet from beneath then back in and out of the strap clasp as shown Pull the strap to make sure it does not slip out of the clasp The eyepiece cover is attached to the strap gt 86 Replacing the Backup Battery m When the backup battery s power level runs low the message F bE appears on the camera s LCD panel If this happens you will need to purchase a replacement CR2025 battery and replace the backup battery in your camera as follows If you replace the backup battery while the camera is connected to a battery pack with power remaining or to a DC coupler the date time and other menu functions will retain their settings
130. tandard reference point for a correct exposure Underexposure 2e 1 0 1 2t Decrease the shutter soeed or reduce the aperture E value Overexposure Za vole 2 Increase the shutter speed or increase the aperture value f the exposure level indicator W is flashing at the 2 or 2 position the exposure is over or under exposed by more than two stops 6 Take the picture Compose the picture then press the shutter button down fully You can set the camera so that you can set the shutter speed or aperture value in 1 3 stop increments C Fn 4 gt 124 79 suoie1adO paoUeAPY A DEP Automatic Depth of Field AE m When taking pictures of large groups or landscapes the EOS D30 can automatically achieve a sharp focus over a wide depth of field All the subjects covered by the focusing points from those close to the camera to those far away from the camera can be taken clearly In A DEP mode the shutter speed and aperture value cannot be changed freely If the camera selects a slow shutter speed the use of a tripod is recommended Automatic depth of field AE cannot be used if the lens focus mode switch is set to MF or M on older lenses Set the switch to AF A DEP stands for Auto Depth of field ct aa 7201 a D I T Fae 1 Set the Mode Dial to A DEP Focus the picture Place a focusing point over the subject and press the shutter button down ha
131. ternational Business Machines Corporation IBM in the U S A Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computers U S A registered in the U S A and other countries Other corporate and product names used in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective corporations UOI ONPOUU fl Check Your Accessories m Before using your camera make sure you have all the accessories shown on this and the following page If any are missing contact the store where you purchased your camera 1 EOS D30 Camera 2 Strap with eyepiece cover Compact Power Adapter CA PS400 FC 16M Check Your Accessories 7 Interface Cable Video Cable VC 100 rome IFC 200 PCU S 5 3 9 Canon Digital Camera EOS D30 Camera User s Solution Disk Adobe Guide this document Photoshop LE Disk MIER Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk ther Adobe Photoshop LE 4d Software Starter Guide 2 Warranty a Contents ys Introduction Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guide s ccie 2 Check Your ACCESSOT ES eccere 4 Precautions for Handling n 12 Quick Guide acc indi sessdntaenntidantirelainadcrebesbsnectdens 14 Nomenclature ceecee 16 Conventions Used in This Manual 22 Before You Begin 4 Replacing the Backup Battery 0 24 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack 27 Inserting the
132. the picture Compose the shot and take the picture Q If the subject is far enough away to cause underexposure the icon will blink in the viewfinder Move closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 4 94 Using the Built in Flash Flash Exposure Compensation The EOS D30 camera can adjust the level of the built in flash or any EX series Speedlite The compensation amount can be up to 2 stops in 1 2 stop increments You cannot use flash exposure compensation in the Easy Shooting zone 1 Press the aq button 66 Set the exposure compensation amount Set the Quick Control Dial Switch to ON Look at the LCD panel as you turn the 9 dial The side indicates positive compensation and the side indicates negative compensation Negative 2 1 2t Positive J J e e n compensation lt q J compensation 7 1 0 1 2 Once set the exposure compensation amount remains in memory after the Main Switch is set to OFF To cancel set the compensation amount to the lt W position qa 54 Speedlite If the camera and ExX series Speedlite are both set for exposure compensation the EX series Speedlite setting has priority and the camera setting does not function iW The flash Exposure compensation function also operates when you use an EX series You can set the camera to adjust exposure compensation in 1 3 stop increments C Fn 4 gt 12
133. ti Light E TTL Autoflash Photography The 550EX Speedlite can be operated as a slave light from a master 550EX or ST E2 for easy wireless multi light E TTL autoflash photography The slave 550EX is placed to supplement the master flash which provides the primary flash for the subject This is a Type A camera For details refer to the user s guide for your Speedlite 99 Aydes6oloud use gt Using Non Canon Flash Units gt Sync Speed The EOS D30 can synchronize with compact non Canon flash units at shutter soeeds of 1 200 second or slower With larger studio flash units the flash speed is 1 60 second or slower Be sure to test the flash you are using beforehand to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera PC Terminal We recommend you use a flash with sync cable connected to the PC contacts The PC terminal has a locking thread to prevent accidental disconnection Only the X sync terminal is used for synchronization at 1 200 second or slower f you use the EOS D830 with a flash unit or flash accessory built for another brand of camera the EOS D30 may not operate properly Some large studio flash units have a sync cord polarity that is the opposite of the EOS D30 s PC terminal Such flash units will not work with the EOS D30 unless you change the polarity of the sync cord Consult the manufacturer of the flash unit or purchase a commercially available polarity conversion cord The camera s PC termin
134. to System C print type equivalent Pixel COUN vice cocsacntieevenassins Total approx 3 25 million pixels 2226 x 1460 Effective approx 3 11 million pixels 2160 x 1440 Aspect ratio cccccececcee 2 3 Color filter method Primary color filter Low pass filter Positioned on front surface of imaging element non removable LCD Monitor Oe ISEA totes TF T type color LCD monitor Picture SIZ6 vz scrcdsacsmtesidanercess 1 8 inch Pixel count wc cstenceiccedserneneend Approx 114 000 pixels Brightness adjustment 2 levels Standard or Bright select by menu function Recording Method Recording media CF card Type I or Il Recording format type Design rule for Camera File System Recording formats JPEG RAW Recording capacity Large Fine 10 Large Normal 21 3 Small Fine 22 4 Small Normal 40 RAW 3 with 16 Mbyte CF card P rAMECTES cccceeeseeeeeees Standard parameters plus three types of custom parameters selected by the user Auto Focus Pe AN Oe E cats steneedeote multi BASIS TTL CT SIR type TTL secondary image registration FOCUSING points s 3 point l I AF working range EV2 to EV18 ISO 100 Focusing point selection Automatic selection by camera Manual 1 point selection 144 REFERENCE FOCUSING MOES 0668 One shot AF AF locks when focus is achieved Shutter can be released only when
135. u cannot shift the program 73 suoeiadO paoUBAPY Tv Shutter Speed Priority AE gt In this mode you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture value to suit the brightness of the subject This is called Shutter Speed Priority AE A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion Tv stands for time value Slow shutter speed 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tv Set the shutter speed Turn the 2 dial 3 Focus on the subject Press the shutter button down halfway The aperture value is determined automatically Check the display then take the picture f the aperture value is not blinking the exposure is correct Compose the picture then press the shutter button down fully T 211 sa 12 14 Tv Shutter Speed Priority AE At shutter speeds slower than one second the release time lag between the time the shutter button is pressed completely and the start of the exposure is approximately 1 second The release time will be a little longer when the drive mode is continuous shooting even if the shutter speed is faster than one second In this case hold the shutter button down until the pictures have been taken ves If the smallest aperture value the maximum IZ F I aE open aperture for the lens you are using blinks the scene is too
136. useful for the long exposures required for night scenes fireworks etc 1 Set the Mode Dial to M Set the shutter speed to bulb J Look at the LCD panel and turn the 4 dial to select bulb J The next setting after JH is bulb Set the aperture value Turn the 3 dial e Take the picture Press and hold the shutter button down fully During the bulb exposure the elapsed exposure time is displayed on the LCD panel 1 to 999 seconds Exposure continues as long as you hold down the shutter button The elapsed exposure time displayed on the LCD panel is only counted up to 999 seconds For accurate exposure time check the information display for the exposed image 104 Long exposures exceeding 1 second result in increased noise introduced into the image and reduce the quality of the image The Remote Switch RS 80N3 sold separately or Timer Remote Controller TC 80N3 sold separately can be used to eliminate the need to hold down the shutter button In long exposures some degree of noise can enter the exposed image You can use the Long exposure noise reduction function to reduce the noise C Fn 1 gt 124 87 SUOI EJBAdD p vueapy w Mirror Lockup me Mirror lock is enabled with C Fn 3 1 124 This function raises the mirror and exposes the picture in separate operations It is useful for close up shots or when using a super telephoto lens where the mirro
137. ve the frame down 3 Display the options for the item and make your selection Press the Ger button to display the options list then turn the 3 RS NS LS 5 Exit the menu Press the MENU button to exit the menu shutter button down You can finish making a setting by pressing the shutter button down halfway You can cycle through menu items and options lists You can select the display language from three other languages besides English 122 If you press the JUMP button while the menu screen is displayed you can move to the top item in the recording playback and setup Sub menus in that order each time you press this button Fa When the menu is displayed you can take pictures immediately by pressing the 36 Basic Operation Menu Selections and Default Settings On the Menu screen items and settings are shown in different colors according to the functions they control Selected items are enclosed in a frame Menu item Setting indicated by color Misc Setting type Recording Menu items related to taking pictures H T graad back recorded images Yellow Setup Menu items related to basic een EPL caneratunetons Options list Fhir f Lee ce Gt P Proteet J Default setting Available settings Ref page Quality Large sll Small di 54 Small a RAW al _ _ 93 Red eye on off Off 82 ISO speed 55 AF 1600 eee Beep On 20 Set custom
138. white balance Parameters Standard Se 56 Protect recorded image Rotate recorded image Order print of recorded image u D f O pmj D S am u D 2 i pay Buipsoo9y anjg y9eq eld Auto playback Automatic playback of recorded image Auto power off Amin fmn famn 121 30 min fof Ce Info NANT Review time pete ee z TE E aa ee a Format CF card 1 Does not appear in the menu if it is not set or registered 2 Does not appear in the menu when the Easy Shooting zone gt 20 is selected 3 Does not appear in the menu in a and modes ee moja dnyes PO NO NO 09 O l NO N 37 MW Setting the Date and Time m Set the date and time as shown The date and time are recorded with the image data for each photographed image From the Menu select Date Time Press the MENU button Turn the 3 dial to select Date Time Press the button The Date Time setting screen appears Set the date and time Turn the dial to adjust the date and time values then press the Ger button After entering the setting go to the next item Select the order for the display Use the 3 dial to select the order then press the 6 button 20D 102168 fre ide vy Turn the dial to cycle through the selections in the order shown yy mm dd i mm dd yy i dd mm yy 38
139. y Selection cece eeeee 54 MEM About ISO Speed s 55 M9 Selecting Parameters sic 56 Fn ANG HSI dastuapunesaeiucnauwicensaetancersaeuencemicse 57 AF AF Mode Selection scn 58 One Shot AF for Still Subjects 0 59 Al Servo AF for Moving Subjects 60 Al Focus AF easiest cnt sasiateeteetsusedannen 60 LE Focusing Point Selection 0 cccceeeee 61 Focusing On an Off Center Subject 62 Problem Subjects for Autofocusing 63 QUIS Manual FOCUS 63 INFO Checking Camera SettingS 00 64 Selecting a Metering Mode 00 65 Metering Modes sascercctiercdtnceimrnaneiaeuucincpaasmenans 66 Selecting a Drive Mode aiie 67 WB Setting the White Balance wu 68 White Balance Settings cccccecsssseeeeeees 69 mm Custom White Balance Setting 70 pa 28 lide ae eee ne ee ee eee eee 72 Tv Shutter Speed Priority AE ees 74 Av Aperture Priority AE assesi 76 Checking the Depth of Field eee 77 M Manual ExXpOSure ccccccssseseeseeeeeeeees 78 ADE Automatic Depth of Field AE 00 80 Setting Exposure Compensation 606 81 M Autoexposure Bracketing 82 X AE LOCK ccensasansartsuetisceveisontinnediiesncdrnntese 84 Self timer Operation ccc 85 Using the Eyepiece Cover 86 Bulb EXDOSUIGS a ccccavisueavntemetevennresdvenetionicnanns 87 Mirror OCH ose ccaiceninstareatatsocthetoask Gnenesidneenten 88 4 Flash
140. y nu nw gt U List of Menu Functions pinete Mem Sereen Seeria Setting or change _ Menu Always show first menu item button i ie return l l Show the most recently set position AR NAA EEE aE menu item Set the Main Switch to Off to cancel or On to show the first menu item Show the most recently set menu item Retain in memory when the main switch is Set to Off SET Not assigned button i Change quality when ET butha func whew thooting shooting Change ISO speed Select parameters sensor Disable cleaning m Gi i Enable Settings you set with C Fn 11 will be effective even in the Easy shooting zone 128 U List of Menu Functions Effects remarks Enables prompt menu selection for items that are frequently changed Enables prompt menu selection for items that are frequently changed Convenient when you want to retain function settings regardless of whether the power is On or Off Lets you change quality quickly when you are taking photographs 54 Lets you change ISO speed quickly when you are taking photographs 55 Lets you change parameters quickly when you are taking photographs 56 Used when cleaning the imaging element Effective when dust or small black spots appear on pictures 129 suyas uolouny nuny gt REFERENCE mem Basic Terminology for Digital Cameras and Digital Photography AE Auto Exposure is a function that calculates the exposure automatically The camera

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