Canon 30D28135 manual

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2 Digital Camera Operating Steps and Ref erence Guides Y our 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 y our camera for use 2 Start taking pictures 3 Check y our pictures Software Starter Guide Help 1 Install the software from [...]

Introduction The Canon EOS D30 is a high-quality , high-precision, digital single-lens r eflex 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 [...]

4 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. Chec k Y our Accessories q EOS D30 Camera w Strap (with ey epiece co ver) e Battery Pac k BP-511 r Compact P o wer Adapter CA-PS400 t DC Coupler DR-400 y CompactFlash Card FC[...]

!1 Software Star ter Guide !2 W arranty Introduction 5 Check Y our Accessories u Interface Cable IFC-200 PCU i Video Cable VC-100 En g l i s h E d i t i o n I N S T R U C T I O N S Ca mer a Us er ’s Guide o Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk, Adobe Photoshop LE Disk !0 EOS D30 Camera User’ s Guide (this document)[...]

Introduction Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides .......................................2 Check Y our Accessories .................................4 Precautions for Handling ..............................12 Quick Guide ..................................................14 Nomenclature ................................................1[...]

FE Lock .....................................................94 Flash Exposure Compensation...........95 Flash Photography with the EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite .............96 Full Auto Flash ..........................................97 T aking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting Mode ...........................................97 High-Speed Sync (FP [...]

8 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 numérique r especte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de C[...]

Introduction 9 SAFETY PRECA UTIONS • Before using the camera, please ensur e 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 ar e intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its [...]

10 • Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire. • 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 electri[...]

Introduction 11 CA UTIONS • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to str ong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboar d or trunk (boot) of a car . Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fir e, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also [...]

12 Precautions f or Handling The Camera (1) This camera is a precision instrument. Do not dr op 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 camer[...]

Introduction 13 Precautions for Handling (4) By their nature, LCD displays r eact more slowly at low temperatur es, and may appear dark at high temperatures. The display will r eturn to nor mal at room temperatur e. Lithium Backup Battery (1) Store lithium batteries out of reach of small childr en. The chemicals in these batteries are very dangerou[...]

14 Quic k Guide See the page indicated ( → ■ ) for more information. 1 Charge the battery pack 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) 2 Insert the batter y pack. Open th[...]

Introduction 15 Quick Guide 3 Open the CF card slot co ver . Slide the cover in the direction shown by the arrow , then open it. ( → 31) 4 Insert the CF card. Insert the CF card, then close the cover . ( → 31) 8 Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉 (Full A uto). ( → 42) 7 Set the Main Switch to 〈 ON 〉 . ( → 33) 11 Check the ima ge. The image is [...]

16 Nomenc lature 〈〉 AF mode/WB button ( → 58, 70) AF WB Lens mount index ( → 30) Built-in flash ( → 90) Hot shoe ( → 96) 〈〉 Flash button ( → 90) Mode dial ( → 20) Strap eyelet ( → 23) Expansion electronics cover ( → 116) Lens release button ( → 30) Remote control terminal PC terminal ( → 100) Depth-of-field preview butto[...]

Introduction 17 Nomenclature Quick control dial switch ( → 35) Diopter adjustment knob ( → 40) 〈〉 AE lock button/FE lock button ( → 84, 94) 〈〉 Focusing point selector ( → 61) Access lamp ( → 31) Strap eyelet ( → 23) CF card slot cover ( → 31) Battery chamber cover release lever ( → 27) Battery chamber cover ( → 27) 〈〉 [...]

18 Nomenclature LCD P anel Aperture value ( - ) Drive mode One-shot Continuous Self-timer Possible images that can still be taken (- ) Self-timer countdown ( - ) Bulb exposure time ( - ) ISO speed ( ) AF mode ONE SHOT AF AI FOCUS AF AI SERVO AF Exposure step scale Exposure level Exposure compensation amount AEB level Flash adjustment correction lev[...]

Introduction 19 Nomenclature Viewfinder Inf ormation Focusing points Partial metering circle In-focus indicator Exposure level Exposure compensation amount AEB level Red-eye reduction lamp indicator Focusing point indicator Aperture value ( - ) Shutter speed ( - , ) Data processing ( ) CF full warning ( ) CF error warning ( ) High-speed sync indica[...]

20 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial is divided into two functional zones. I m a g e z o n e E a s y s h o o t i n g z o n e C r e a t i v e z o n e Full Auto q Easy shooting zone ● All you do is press the shutter button. :Full Auto ( → 42) Lets you take fully automatic pictures — the camera makes all the settings. Image zone Lets you take[...]

Introduction 21 Nomenclature Compact P o wer Adapter CA-PS400 Battery pack connectors ( → 25) Attach battery packs for charging. Charge lamp ( → 25) DC coupler socket ( → 29) Plug in cord for DC coupler here. Power cord ( → 25, 29) Power cord socket ( → 25, 29) Plug in power cord here. Back DC coupler plug ( → 29) Plug into DC coupler s[...]

22 Con ventions Used in This Manual ● All descriptions in this manual assume that the Main Switch is already set to 〈 ON 〉 . Set it to 〈 ON 〉 before pr oceeding with any operation. ● In this manual, the 〈〉 icon indicates the Main Dial. ● In this manual the 〈〉 icon indicates the Quick Control Dial. ● In this manual the 〈〉[...]

1 Bef ore Y ou Begin This chapter describes preparations and settings you need to make before you begin shooting, as well as how the shutter button operates. 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 c[...]

24 Replacing the Bac kup Battery When the backup battery’s power level runs low , the message “ ” 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 pa[...]

25 Char ging the Battery P ack 1 Before Y ou Begin 1 Connect the power cor d. ● Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter . ● Insert the plug into a power outlet. 2 Remove the co ver . ● Store the cover in a place wher e it will not be lost. ● If you remove the battery from the camera, be sure to r eattach the cover to protect aga[...]

26 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[...]

Inser ting the Battery P ac k Load a fully charged BP-511 battery pack into the camera. 1 Open the battery chamber cover . ● Slide the lever in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and open the cover as shown. 2 Load the battery into the camera. ● Make sure the battery pack is facing the right way , and insert it into the batter y c[...]

28 Inser ting and Removing the Battery Pac k Number of A v ailab le Shots T emperature Normal (20°C/68°F) Low (0°C/32°F) No flash use Approx. 680 Approx. 480 50% flash use Approx. 540 Approx. 400 Shooting conditions ● The above figures wer e obtained under Canon test conditions (fully charged battery , EF 50mm F1.4 USM lens, Review function [[...]

29 Inser ting and Removing the Battery Pac k 1 Before Y ou Begin Using a Household P ower Suppl y Y ou 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 . 1 Connect the DC coupler . ● Plug the DC coupler into the compact power adapter . 2 Place [...]

30 Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens 1 Remove the caps. ● Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows in the diagram. 2 Attach the lens. ● Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow in the diagram until it clicks in place. 3 Set the focus mode s witch on the[...]

31 Inser ting a CF Car d 1 Before Y ou Begin The EOS D30 stores pictur es on a CompactFlash (CF) card. The camera can use either T ype 1 or T ype 2 CF cards. 1 Open the cover . ● Slide the cover in the direction shown by the arrow , and open it as shown in the diagram. 2 Insert the CF card. ● With the CF card label side (the side with the print[...]

The pictures you take ar e automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900 and stor ed in folders of 100 images each. Each folder on the CF card is numbered fr om 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 contin[...]

Shutter Button The shutter button has two stages. Y ou can press it down halfway or fully . The two levels of shutter button operation are as follows: (1) Half press () Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates autofocusing (AF) and focuses the camera, and also activates the automatic exposure mechanism and sets the shutter speed and apert[...]

34 Using the Electr onic Dials Basic Operations with the 〈〉 Dial The 〈〉 dial is used to make settings only when taking pictur es. It can be used in two ways. (1) Press a button and turn the 〈〉 dial. When you press a button, its function r emains active while a timer () runs. During this time you can turn the 〈〉 dial and view the set[...]

35 1 Before Y ou Begin Basic Operation Basic Operations with the 〈〉 dial. Y ou can only use the 〈〉 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 〈〉 dial to carry out basic operations, you can use it in two wa[...]

36 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. T o use the menu functions, look at the LCD monitor and use the 〈 MENU 〉 button, 〈〉 dial and 〈〉 button as shown below . 〈 MENU 〉 button 〈〉 dial LCD monitor ?[...]

Small 400 4 min. 30 min. On (Info) yy/mm/dd Large RA W Off 200 1600 Off Set 1 Set 3 2 min. 15 min. On 4 sec. Hold Bright dd/mm/yy Auto reset Deutsch Japanese PA L 37 Basic Operation 1 Before Y ou Begin Menu Selections and Default Settings On the Menu screen, items and settings ar e shown in differ ent colors according to the functions they control.[...]

38 Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time as shown. The date and time are recorded with the image data for each photographed image. 1 From the Men u, select [Date/Time]. ● Press the 〈 MENU 〉 button. ● T urn the 〈〉 dial to select [Date/Time]. 2 Press the 〈〉 b utton. The Date/Time setting screen appears. 3 Set the date and ti[...]

39 Setting the Date and Time 1 Before Y ou Begin ● Each photographed image is recor ded with the date and time it was taken. If the date and time are not set, they cannot be r ecorded corr ectly . Make sure you set the date and time correctly . ● The date and time are stor ed using the backup battery . 5 Press the 〈〉 b utton. The date and t[...]

40 Dioptric Adjustment in the Vie wfinder 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. T urn the Dioptric Adjustment Knob ● T urn the knob right o[...]

2 Simple Picture T aking This chapter describes how to use the Mode Dial’s Easy Shooting zone 〈〉 , 〈〉 , 〈〉 , 〈〉 , 〈〉 , 〈〉 for simple picture taking. In this zone, anyone can take pictures easily by simply pressing the shutter button. In addition, to help prevent mistakes caused by operating the camera improperly , the 〈?[...]

42 Full y A utomatic Picture T aking Y ou 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 . 1 Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉 . The AF mode is automatically set to 〈 [...]

2 Simple Picture T aking 43 Fully Automatic Picture T aking ● The focus and exposure ar e locked when AF focusing is complete. ● The camera automatically focuses on the focusing point that is on the subject closest to the camera. ● Y ou can set the beep that indicates the subject is in focus or the beep that indicates the self-timer is operat[...]

44 Chec k the Ima ge Immediately Y ou can view the images you take immediately , on the LCD monitor on the back of the camera. 1 T ake 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. Y ou can also view the images you have taken in index form ( → 102[...]

2 Simple Picture T aking 45 Check the Image Immediately Chec king the Image After it is T aken Y ou can set the camera to display each image on the LCD monitor as soon as it is taken. Y ou can do this two ways: Select [On] to display the image by itself, or select [On (Info)] ( → 104) to display the image with its recor ding information. Select [[...]

46 Check the Image Immediately Time Images Are Displa yed f or Checking Y ou can control how long images ar e 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.]. 1 From the Men u, select [Revie w time]. ● Press the 〈 MENU 〉 button. ● T [...]

2 Simple Picture T aking 47 Erasing a Recor ded Ima ge (Single Imag e Erase) 1 Set the camera to Play mode. ● Press the 〈〉 button to enter Play mode. The most recent image appears. 2 Select the image you want to erase. ● T urn the 〈〉 dial to select the image you want to erase. 3 Open the Erase menu. ● Press the 〈〉 button. The Eras[...]

48 P or trait Mode This mode blurs the background to make the subject stand out. Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉 . ● The way you take pictures is the same as in 〈〉 (Full Auto) mode. ( → 42) The AF mode is automatically set to 〈 ONE SHOT 〉 , the drive mode to 〈〉 , and the metering mode to 〈〉 . The Quality setting is automatically set[...]

2 Simple Picture T aking 49 Landscape Mode This mode is for sweeping scenery , sunsets, etc. Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉 . ● The way you take pictures is the same as in 〈〉 (Full Auto) mode. ( → 42) The AF mode is automatically set to 〈 ONE SHOT 〉 , the drive mode to 〈〉 ( Single shot ) , and the metering mode to 〈〉 . The Quality [...]

50 Close-Up Mode 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 〈〉 (Full Auto) mode. ( → 42) The AF mode is automatically set to ( ONE SHOT ) , the drive mode to 〈〉 ( Single shot ) , and the metering mode to 〈〉 . The Qua[...]

2 Simple Picture T aking 51 Spor ts Mode The built-in flash does not fire in Sports mode, even if it is raised. If the shutter speed indicator blinks, the shutter speed may be too slow to keep the picture fr om being blurred by camera shake. Be car eful to hold the camera steady and press the shutter button smoothly , or use a tripod. (The shutter [...]

52 Night Scene Mode ● If you are taking images of scenery only (and not people), use Landscape 〈〉 mode. ● T ell your subjects not to move for a few seconds after the flash fir es. ● Y ou can also use Night Scene 〈〉 mode with an EX-series Speedlite. ● In daylight, Night Scene 〈〉 mode operates the same as 〈〉 (Full Auto) mode. [...]

3 Ad v anced Operations The Creative zone features shooting modes that let you select the shutter speed or aperture value and change the exposure yourself, providing you with more flexibility to set up the camera for a variety of shooting styles. This chapter describes how to make effective use of each of these functions. ● The 〈〉 icon repres[...]

54 Quality Selection ● Y ou cannot adjust the Quality setting while in the Easy Shooting zone ( → 20). ● Opening images on a computer that have been recor ded in RA W format require the dedicated computer driver provided with the camera. For details, r efer to the Software Starter Guide. 1 From the men u, select [Quality]. ● Press the 〈 M[...]

3 Advanced Operations 55 ISO speed is an index number repr esenting 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 ar e better for taking pict[...]

56 Selecting P arameters 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 [...]

3 Advanced Operations 57 Selecting P arameters P arameter s The camera can store up to thr ee sets of parameters, each a combination of settings for Contrast, Sharpness, and Color Saturation. For details, see the Software Starter Guide. Parameter Contrast Sharpness Color Saturation Setting Adjusts the contrast Adjusts the sharpness Adjusts the colo[...]

58 AF Mode Selection The AF mode setting controls how the autofocus functions operate. The camera has two AF modes: One-shot AF for still subjects, and AI Servo AF for moving subjects. AF mode selection is available in all Creative zone settings except for 〈〉 . 1 Set the lens focus mode s witch to 〈 AF 〉 . 2 Set the Mode Dial to a Creative [...]

3 Advanced Operations 59 AF Mode Selection One-Shot AF f or Still Subjects Press the shutter button down halfway to activ ate AF operation and focus once. 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[...]

60 AF Mode Selection AI Serv o AF f or Mo ving Subjects Press and hold the shutter button down halfwa y , and the camera focuses contin uously . ● This mode is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. ● With its predictive AF function, the camera can also track a subject that is steadily approaching or r etreating f[...]

3 Advanced Operations 61 Focusing P oint 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 〈〉 mode, the selection is automatic, but in 〈〉 , 〈〉 , 〈〉 , and 〈〉 modes you can switch between automatic and manual fo[...]

62 Focusing On an Off-Center Subject T o 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 . 1 Select a focusing point. ( → 61) 2 Focus on the subject. ● Place the focusing point over the subject and pre[...]

3 Advanced Operations 63 Pr ob lem Subjects f or A utofocusing 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 ● V ery low-contrast subjects, such as a blue sk[...]

64 INFO . Chec king Camera Settings 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: ● Parameters are shown only if settings have been enter ed. ● For viewing image information during playb[...]

3 Advanced Operations 65 Selecting a Metering Mode 1 Press the 〈〉 button. () 2 Select a metering mode. Look at the LCD panel as you turn the 〈〉 dial. ● Press the shutter button down halfway to return to ready-to-shoot mode. 6 T urn the 〈〉 dial to set the flash exposure compensation for the built-in/optional flash ( → 95). : Evaluati[...]

66 Metering Modes 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. : Evaluative Metering This is an all-around metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The viewfinder field is divided [...]

3 Advanced Operations 67 Y ou can set the EOS D30’s drive mode to single-image shooting, continuous shooting or self- timer operation. Single-image shooting 〈〉 : Press the shutter button to take one image. Continuous shooting 〈〉 : Y ou can use the continuous shooting mode by pressing and holding the shutter button. The maximum number of i[...]

68 Selecting a Drive Mode The EOS D30 has seven white balance settings, Auto, Daylight, Cloudy , T ungsten, 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 〈〉 button. () 2 Select the white balance[...]

3 Advanced Operations 69 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 progr[...]

70 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. ● T ake a pictur e of a white subject, just as you would take a normal picture. ● Frame the shot so th[...]

3 Advanced Operations 71 Custom White Balance Setting 5 Select the white balance. ● T urn the 〈〉 dial to select [ ]. The custom white balance is entered. ● For best results, use subjects such as plain white paper for white balance basis. ● White balance data is loaded from the partial metering zone ( → 19). ● Y ou can store white subj[...]

72 Pr ogram AE Like 〈〉 (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose picture-taking mode. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to suit the scene’ s brightness. This is called Program AE. * stands for Program * AE stands for Auto Exposure 1 Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉 . 2 Focus on the subject. ● Press the shutter [...]

3 Advanced Operations 73 Program AE Differences Between Pr ogram AE Mode 〈〉 and Full A uto Mode 〈〉 ● 〈〉 (Program AE) and 〈〉 (Full Auto) mode are alike in that both automatically determine the shutter speed and aperture values. ● The following functions can be used in 〈〉 mode but not in 〈〉 mode. ● Manual focusing point [...]

74 Shutter Speed-Priority AE 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 motio[...]

3 Advanced Operations 75 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 r elease time will be a little longer when the drive mode is continuous shooting, even if the shutter speed is [...]

76 Aper ture-Priority AE 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 a[...]

3 Advanced Operations 77 Aper ture-Prior ity AE Aperture V alue Display Y ou 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. 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.0 2.5 2.8 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.6 6.7 8.0 9.5 11 13 16 19 22 2[...]

78 Manual Exposure In this mode you set the shutter speed and aperture value yourself. The camera makes no settings automatically . Y ou can determine the correct combination of shutter speed and aperture value by checking the exposure level displayed in the camera. * stands for manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉 . 2 Set the shutter speed. ● T[...]

3 Advanced Operations 79 5 Determine the exposure. ● Set the shutter speed or aperture value manually . ● If the exposure level indicator 〈〉 is flashing at the 〈 2 + 〉 or 〈 – 2 〉 position, the exposure is over - or under -exposed by more than two stops. 6 T ake the picture. ● Compose the picture, then pr ess the shutter button d[...]

80 A utomatic Depth-of-Field AE 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 〈〉 mode, the shutter speed and apertu[...]

3 Advanced Operations 81 Setting Exposure Compensation 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 Contr ol Dial s witch to 〈 ON 〉 . 2 Focus on the [...]

82 A utoe xposure Brac keting 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 ( → 67) in the following o[...]

3 Advanced Operations 83 Autoe xposure Br ack eting ● T o indicate that AEB is in pr ogress, the 〈〉 AEB icon on the LCD panel and the 〈〉 indicator in the viewfinder blink until all three bracketed shots have been taken. ● During continuous shooting, no viewfinder information is displayed. ● In manual exposure mode, AEB is applied by c[...]

84 AE Loc k 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 useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects. ● The effects of the AE lock depend on the focusing point and metering method selected. ( → 135) [...]

3 Advanced Operations 85 Self-timer Operation The self-timer is convenient for group photographs. Y ou can use it in any Easy Shooting mode or Creative mode. We recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer . 1 Select the self-timer . ● Press the 〈 DRIVE 〉 button ( ), and turn the 〈〉 dial to select 〈〉 . 2 Focus on the subject. [...]

86 Self-timer Operation Using the Eyepiece Co ver 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 af fect the exposure. T o prevent this, attach the eyepiece cover to the viewfinder eyepiece before taking the picture. 1 Remove the e yecup. [...]

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 useful for the long exposures required for night scenes, fireworks, etc. 1 Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉 . 2 Set the shutter speed to [ ]. ● Look at the LCD panel and turn the 〈〉 dial to select [ ]. ● Th[...]

88 Mirr or Loc kup 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 mirror shock could affect the picture. ● When using mirror lockup, we recommend you use the Remote Switch RS-80N3 (sold[...]

The EOS D30 can take easy , natural-looking flash pictures with correct subject illumination using E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative metering in memory) and either the camera’s built-in flash or any EOS-dedicated EX- series Speedlite. The procedure is as easy as a normal AE shot. This chapter describes how to take flash pictures with the built[...]

90 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 point selected by AF . ● FE (Flash Exposure) lock ( → 94) FE (flash[...]

Built-in Flash Range (using EF24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM lens) ISO Speed Wide-angle: 24 mm T elephoto: 85 mm 100 Approx. 1-3.4 m (3.3-11.2 ft) Approx. 1-2.6 m (3.3-8.5 ft) 200 Approx. 1-4.8 m (3.3-15.7 ft) Approx. 1-3.7 m (3.3-12.1 ft) 400 Approx. 1-6.8 m (3.3-22.3 ft) Approx. 1-5.3 m (3.3-17.4 ft) 800 Approx. 1-9.6 m (3.3-31.5 ft) Approx. 1-7.5 m (3.3-2[...]

92 ● The ‘E’ in E-TTL stands for ‘Evaluative.’ ● T o r etract the built-in flash, press it back down into the camera. ● Y ou cannot use the built-in flash to set high-speed sync (FP flash). ● In 〈〉 or 〈〉 mode, if you set the shutter speed faster than 1/200 second, the camera will automatically reset it to 1/200 unless the EX[...]

Flash Photography 4 93 Red-ey e 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 ef fect 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-[...]

94 FE Loc k FE (flash exposure) Lock obtains and locks the corr ect flash exposure r eading for any part of a subject. FE Lock is a function in the Creative zone. 1 Make sure the 〈〉 icon in the viewfinder is on. ● In the Creative zone, pr ess the 〈〉 button to pop up the built-in flash. 2 Focus on the subject. ● Focus on the subject you [...]

Flash Photography 4 95 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. Y ou cannot use flash exposure compensation in the Easy Shooting zone. 1 Press the 〈〉 button. () 2 Set the exposure compensation amou[...]

96 Flash Photograph y with the EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite 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 A utoflash E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative metering in memory) supplies the correct level of flash for the subject in the focusing point sel[...]

Flash Photography 4 97 Flash Photograph y with the EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite Full A uto Flash This section describes how to use Full Auto E-TTL flash with 〈〉 (Program AE) mode. For instructions for operating the 5 5 0EX Speedlite, see the 550EX User ’ s Guide. 1 Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉 . 2 Make sure the 550EX Speedlite’ s pilot lamp[...]

98 Y ou can set the camera to change FEB settings in 1/3-stop increments. (C.Fn-4 → 124) Flash Photograph y with the EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) When the 550EX Speedlite is set to high-speed sync 〈〉 mode, it can automatically synchronize at any shutter speed of 1/200 second or faster , thus providing high-speed sy[...]

Flash Photography 4 99 Flash Photograph y with the EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite FE Loc k T aking FE Lock pictur es with the 550EX Speedlite is the same as described in “ FE Lock ” ( → 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 [...]

100 Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The EOS D30 can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at shutter speeds 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 ar e using beforehand, to make sur e it synchronizes pr operly with the camera. PC T erminal[...]

This section explains how to view the images you have recorded with the EOS D30, how to erase images, and how to make settings for Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) digital printers or photo lab printing services. This section also describes how to connect the EOS D30 to a television and how to set the date and time. 5 Pla ying and Erasing Recor de[...]

102 Vie wing Recor ded Images The EOS D30 can display recorded images on its LCD monitor . Y ou can view these images in single-image format, index format, or enlarged format. Press the 〈〉 button to switch formats. Viewing a Single Ima ge 1 Check the ima ge. ● Press the 〈〉 button. The most recent single image taken by the camera appears. [...]

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 103 Viewing Recorded Images Viewing Enlar ged Images Recorded images can be enlarged appr oximately 3 × . 1 Select the image y ou want to enlarge from a single-image or index displa y . ( → 102) 2 Enlarge the image. ● Press the 〈〉 button twice from a single- image display , or once from an index displa[...]

104 Viewing Recorded Images INFO . T urning the Inf ormation Displa y On and Off When an image is displayed on the LCD monitor , you can press the 〈 INFO . 〉 button to view information about that image. Image infor mation is available only for single-image displays. Image Information Displa y ed During PLA Y The following information is display[...]

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 105 Viewing Recorded Images A utomated Pla yback of Recor ded Ima ges (A uto pla ybac k) This function automatically and continuously displays all images recor ded on the CF card. Each image is displayed for approximately 3 seconds. 1 From the men u, select [A uto playbac k] . ● Press the 〈 MENU 〉 button.[...]

106 Viewing Recorded Images Rotating an Image The Rotate function can rotate a pictur e 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. This allows you to play images with the correct orientation. 1 From the men u, select [Rotate]. ● Press the 〈 MENU 〉 button. ● T urn the 〈〉 dial to select [Rotate]. 2 Go to Rotate mode. ● Press the 〈〉 button.[...]

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 107 Pr otecting an Ima ge This function lets you protect an image file to keep it from being accidentally deleted from the CF card. Y ou can press the 〈〉 button to switch between single-image and index display in order to protect individual pictures. 1 From the men u, select [Protect]. ● Press the 〈 MEN[...]

108 Erasing Images (All Image Erase) Y ou 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. T o erase images one at a time, see “Erasing a Recorded Image (Single Image Erase)”. ( → 47) 1 Set the camera to PLA Y . [...]

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 109 Formatting the CF Car d The CF card must be formatted before it is used in the EOS D30 camera. Also, if you see the message “ ” (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. 1 From the Men u, select [Format]. ● Press the 〈 MENU [...]

110 Print Or der Y ou 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 r ecord (on th[...]

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 111 Print Order Selecting Images f or Printing There ar e two ways to select images for printing. Y ou can select images one at a time, or select all images. Selecting a Single Image 1 From the men u, select [Print Order]. ● Press the 〈 MENU 〉 button. ● T urn the 〈〉 dial to select [Print Order]. 2 P[...]

112 Print Order 5 Select the print quantity . ● If the Print T ype ( → 113) is [Index], you do not need to specify the print quantity . ● T urn the 〈〉 dial to select the quantity , then press the 〈〉 button. The quantity appears next to the 〈〉 icon. ● T o cancel the selection, set the quantity to [0]. ● T o select another image[...]

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 113 Print Order Print T ype Y ou can specify 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. 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Selecting a Single Image procedure ( → 111) ,[...]

114 Print Order Specifying Date Printing Y ou can specify printing of the date and time on each image. 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Selecting a Single Image procedure ( → 111) ,t o display the Print Or der screen. 2 T urn the 〈〉 dial to select [Set up], then press the 〈〉 b utton. The Print Order Setting scr een appears. 3 T urn the 〈?[...]

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 115 Print Order Specifying File Number Printing Y ou can specify printing of file number information on each image. 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Selecting a Single Image procedure ( → 111) ,t o display the Print Or der screen. 2 T urn the 〈〉 dial to select [Set up], then press the 〈〉 b utton. The Pri[...]

116 Connecting to a TV Y ou can connect the EOS D30 to a television (using the video cable provided with your camera) to display your recorded images. Always turn of f the camera and the television before connecting or disconnecting them. 1 Open the cover . 2 Connect the cable. ● Connect the cable to the VIDEO OUT terminal on the camera and to th[...]

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 117 Cleaning the CMOS Imaging Element 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 imagi[...]

118 Cleaning the CMOS Imaging Element 5 Select [1: Enable]. ● T urn the 〈〉 dial to select [1: Enable], then press the 〈〉 button. The message “ ” appears on the LCD panel. ● If “ ” is blinking on the LCD panel, set the Main Switch to 〈 OFF 〉 and remove the battery pack. Then repeat the procedur e from Step1. 6 Press the shutt[...]

Y ou can make a variety of settings from the EOS D30’ s menu. The menu includes special settings called Custom Functions that are related to camera operation. This booklet indicates these settings with the mark, and provides basic descriptions. This chapter lists the EOS D30’s menu functions and describes the use of the Custom Function settings[...]

120 List of Menu Functions Item Quality Red-eye reduction function AEB to automatically change exposure level ISO speed Beep Custom WB Screen Description Sets the size in pixels of the picture as r ecorded on the CF card, as well as the compr ession ratio. Select Large 〈〉 , Large 〈〉 , Small 〈〉 , Small 〈〉 , or RA W . T urns on/off a [...]

Menu Function Settings 121 List of Menu Functions 6 Item Parameters Protect Rotate Print Order Auto playback Auto power off Screen Description Allows the user to set up to three sets of parameters with the included software for processing r ecorded images, in addition to the standard parameters automatically stored in the camera. Allows the user to[...]

122 List of Menu Functions Item Review Review time LCD brightness Date/Time File numbering Language Screen Description Determines whether images appear on the LCD monitor after they are taken. Select On, On (Info), or Off. The display time is set by the Review time setting (below). When the Review function has been set to On or On (Info), this dete[...]

Menu Function Settings 123 6 List of Menu Functions Item Video system Format CF card Custom functions Screen Description Determines the video system format. Select NTSC or P AL. Formats the CF card in the camera. Sets custom functions that can adjust many of the camera functions to meet individual requir ements. See page 116 109 124[...]

124 List of Menu Functions Select no. 0 1 0 1 2 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 Item Long exposure noise reduction Shutter button /AE lock button Mirror lockup Tv , Av , and exposure level AF-assist light Func. No. 01 02 03 04 05 Setting or change Off On Press the shutter button down halfway: AE, AF 〈〉 button: AE lock 〈〉 button: AE, AF Press the shutter butt[...]

Menu Function Settings 125 List of Menu Functions 6 Effects, remarks Effective for r educing noise occurring in time exposure or bulb shots longer than one second. However , this requir es processing time after the shot appr oximately equivalent to the exposure time. During pr ocessing, the message “ ” appears on the LCD panel and in the viewfi[...]

126 List of Menu Functions Select no. 0 1 0 1 2 3 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 Item Shutter speed in Av mode with flash AEB sequence /auto cancellaton when Main Switch is Off Shutter curtain sync Lens AF stop button Fn. Switch Auto reduction of fill flash Func. No. 06 07 08 09 10 Setting or change Automatic setting Fixed at 1/200 second (when using flash) 0 → ?[...]

Menu Function Settings 127 List of Menu Functions 6 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 exposur e. Lets you take AEB shots from the lowest exposur e first. Effective when you continue to take AEB shots fr om the lowest exposur[...]

128 List of Menu Functions Select no. 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 0 1 Item Menu button ret ur n position SET button func. when shooting Sensor cleaning Func. No. 11 12 13 Setting or change Always show first menu item. Show the most recently set menu item. (Set the Main Switch to Off to cancel, or On to show the first menu item.) Show the most recently set menu i[...]

Menu Function Settings 129 List of Menu Functions 6 Effects, remarks Enables prompt menu selection for items that ar e frequently changed. Enables prompt menu selection for items that ar e frequently changed. Convenient when you want to retain function settings, r egardless of whether the power is On or Off. Lets you change quality quickly when you[...]

130 REFERENCE Basic T erminology f or Digital Cameras and Digital Photograph y AE Auto Exposure is a function that calculates the exposur e automatically . The camera has a built- in exposure meter that automatically determines the correct exposur e (the combination of shutter speed and aperture value). AF Auto Focus is a function that focuses the [...]

7 REFERENCE 131 REFERENCE 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 fr om household printers. The Canon EOS D30 is DPOF-compatible. Y ou can specify printing from the camera itself and stor e the order information on the CF card. Photo prin[...]

132 REFERENCE Format Formatting a CF card is the process of pr eparing the CF card to stor e image data. Be careful when formatting a CF card, because the formatting process erases all data stored on the car d. ISO Speed An index number repr esenting the photosensitivity of silver -halide photo film. This sensitivity standard is determined by the I[...]

7 REFERENCE 133 AF Modes and Drive Modes REFERENCE Function A vailability T able : Automatic setting : Selection possible Mode Dial Built-in flash White balance Image size Compression Auto Manual Red-eye Auto Manual Large Small RAW reduction Drive mode Single Continuous ONE SHOT AF Shutter cannot be released until focus is achieved. When focus is a[...]

134 REFERENCE Mode Blinking warning Description Subject is too dark. Subject is too bright. Picture will be underexposed. Picture will be overexposed. Picture will be underexposed. Picture will be overexposed. The desired depth of field cannot be obtained. Subject is too dark. Subject is too bright. Remarks Use flash. Use a neutral density filter .[...]

7 REFERENCE 135 REFERENCE Pr ogram Line 〈〉 The following program line applies when the camera is in Program AE 〈〉 mode. –1 –2 –3 –4 1.4 –5 3 0 1 5 8421248 1 5 3 0 6 0 1 2 5 2 5 0 5 0 0 1000 2000 4000 1.0 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 6 7 8 91 01 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 9 ISO 100 200 400 800 1600 EF24–85mm F3.5–4.5 USM WIDE24mm EF2[...]

136 1/2-stop increments 1/3-stop increments Shutter speed Shutter speed Aperture value Aperture value REFERENCE Shutter Speed and Aper ture V alue Readouts Shutter speed readout The shutter speed 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 secon[...]

7 REFERENCE 137 Err or Codes When a camera error occurs, an err or code (Err xx) appears on the LCD panel. When this happens, set the Main Switch to 〈 OFF 〉 and then set it to 〈 ON 〉 again. If an error code is displayed fr equently , this indicates that a malfunction has occurred. Make a note of the error code and contact your near est Cano[...]

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 〈〉 icon blinks on the LCD panel 138 REFERENCE T roub leshooting If you have a problem with your camera, first r efer to this T roublesho[...]

Unable to shoot or recor d images LCD monitor displays and images are har d to see Images are blurr ed Unable to use the CF card The message “” appears on the LCD panel 7 REFERENCE 139 REFERENCE CF card is not loaded corr ectly . Load the CF card corr ectly . ( → 31) CF card is full. Change to a new CF card, or erase unwanted images. ( → 31[...]

140 REFERENCE Major Accessories (Sold Separately) Battery Pac k BP-511 This is a powerful lithium ion secondar y battery pack. The rated voltage is 7.4V . Y ou 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 pictur es (Normal, with 50% flash u[...]

7 REFERENCE 141 REFERENCE Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 The remote contr oller 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. Y ou can set the time from 1 second to 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds, in 1-second increments. Includes [...]

142 REFERENCE System Map EF Lens Battery Pack BP-511 Lithium Backup Battery CR2025 type Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 Remote Switch RS-80N3 Wireless Controller LC-4 Strap CF Card FC-16M Eyecup Eb Rubber Frame Eb Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 Angle Finder C Battery Grip BG-ED3 Battery Pack BP-511 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400 DC Coupler DR-400 E-seri[...]

7 REFERENCE 143 REFERENCE PC Card Slot CF Cards CF Card Reader TV/Video Macintosh Computer PC/AT Compatible Computer PC Card Adapter • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk • Adobe Photoshop LE Disk Interface Cable IFC-200 PCU Video Cable VC-100 Printer or Modem Port DIN-8 Pin Connector USB Port USB Port PC Card Slot Parallel Port[...]

144 REFERENCE Major Specifications T ype T ype ....................................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 size..........................22.7 × 15.1 mm (0.89 × 0.59 in) Compatible lense[...]

7 REFERENCE 145 REFERENCE Focusing modes ................. q One-shot AF: AF locks when focus is achieved. Shutter can be released only when focus is achieved. w AI servo AF: T racks subject movement until the actual start of metering; includes predictive function; shutter can be released anytime r egardless of focus (pr edictive drive has priority[...]

146 REFERENCE Exposure compensation ..... q AEB: ±2 stops in 1/2- or 1/3-stop increments, Correct exposure, under exposure, over exposure w Manual compensation: ±2 stops in 1/2- or 1/3-stop increments AE Lock ............................... q Auto AE lock, w Press AE Lock button: Center partial metering and AE lock Shutter T ype .................[...]

7 REFERENCE 147 REFERENCE Camera Body Flash contacts ..................... q Accessory shoe: X-sync contacts w 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 .........[...]

148 Inde x 4-second timer function ................................22 6-second timer function ................................22 16-second timer function ..............................22 A Accessories ............................................4, 140 AE ................................................................130 AEB (Autoexposure bracketin[...]

7 REFERENCE 149 Index F FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) .................98 FE lock ....................................................94, 99 File numbers .......................................115, 131 Flash exposure compensation................95, 99 Flash photography ..................................43, 89 Automatic flash .....................[...]

150 Index P Parameter selection ......................................56 Partial metering .............................................66 PC Card Adapter ........................................141 PC terminal ..................................................100 Portrait Mode .................................................48 Portrait position ..[...]

7 REFERENCE 151 Memo[...]