Canon 30D1785 - Manual

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Introduction 9 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...

Introduction 11 CAUTIONS • 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 sunlightand heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns orot...

12 Precautions for Handling The Camera (1) This camera is a precision 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. I...

Introduction 13 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) Store lithium batteries out of reach of small children. The ch...

14 Quick Guide See the page indicated ( → ■ ) for more information. 1 Charge the battery pack Connect the power cord to theadapter, then attach the battery.When the charge lamp stops blinkingand stays lit, the battery is completelycharged. A full battery charge takesapproximately 90 minutes. ( → 25)...

Introduction 15 Quick Guide 3 Open the CF card slot cover. Slide the cover in the directionshown by the arrow, then open it.( → 31) 4 Insert the CF card. Insert the CF card, then close thecover. ( → 31) 8 Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉 (Full Auto). ( → 42) 7 Set the Main Switch to 〈 ON 〉 . ( → 33) 11 Chec...

16 Nomenclature 〈 〉 AF mode/WB button ( → 58, 70) AFWB 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 controlterminal PC terminal ( → 100) Depth-o...

18 Nomenclature LCD Panel Aperture value ( - ) Drive mode One-shotContinuousSelf-timer Possible images that can still be taken ( - ) Self-timer countdown ( - ) Bulb exposure time ( - ) ISO speed ( ) AF mode ONE SHOT AFAI FOCUS AFAI SERVO AF Exposure step scale Exposure level Exposure compensation am...

Introduction 19 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Focusing points Partial metering circle In-focus indicator Exposure level Exposure compensation amountAEB level Red-eye reduction lamp indicator Focusing point indicator Aperture value ( - ) Shutter speed ( - , ) Data processing ( ) CF full warning...

20 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial is divided into two functional zones. I mag e zo ne E asy sh oo tin g z o n e C re ativ e zon 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...

Introduction 21 Nomenclature Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400 Battery pack connectors( → 25) Attach battery packsfor charging. Charge lamp ( → 25) DC coupler socket ( → 29) Plug in cord for DC couplerhere. Power cord ( → 25, 29) Power cord socket ( → 25, 29) Plug in power cord here. Back DC coupler pl...

22 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 〈 〉 icon indicates the Quick Control Dial. ●...

1 Before You Begin This chapter describes preparations and settings you need to makebefore you begin shooting, as well as how the shutter buttonoperates. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through thestrap eyelet from beneath, then back inand out of the strap clasp as shown. Pullthe strap...

24 Replacing the Backup 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 andreplace the backup battery in your camera as follows.If you replace the backup battery while t...

25 Charging the Battery Pack 1 Before Y ou Begin 1 Connect the power cord. ● Connect the power cord to the compactpower adapter. ● Insert the plug into a power outlet. 2 Remove the cover. ● Store the cover in a place where it will notbe lost. ● If you remove the battery from the camera,be sure to re...

Inserting the Battery Pack 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 thearrow in the diagram, and open the coveras shown. 2 Load the battery into the camera. ● Make sure the battery pack is facing theright ...

28 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Number of Available Shots Temperature Normal (20°C/68°F)Low (0°C/32°F) No flash useApprox. 680Approx. 480 50% flash useApprox. 540Approx. 400 Shooting conditions ● The above figures were obtained under Canon test conditions (fully charged battery, EF 50mmF1...

29 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack 1 Before Y ou Begin Using a Household Power Supply You can operate the EOS D30 from a household power outlet by using the DC coupler. Thisenables you to use the camera as long as you like without a battery. 1 Connect the DC coupler. ● Plug the DC coupler in...

30 Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens 1 Remove the caps. ● Remove the rear lens cap and the bodycap by turning them as shown by thearrows in the diagram. 2 Attach the lens. ● Align the red dots on the lens and cameraand turn the lens as shown by the arrow inthe diagram until it clicks in ...

31 Inserting a CF Card 1 Before Y ou Begin The EOS D30 stores pictures on a CompactFlash (CF) card. The camera can use either Type 1 or Type 2 CF cards. 1 Open the cover. ● Slide the cover in the direction shown bythe arrow, and open it as shown in thediagram. 2 Insert the CF card. ● With the CF car...

The pictures you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900 and storedin 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 (thedefault setting is continuous num...

Shutter Button The shutter button has two stages. You can press it down halfway or fully. The two levels ofshutter 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 automaticexposure ...

34 Using the Electronic Dials Basic Operations with the 〈 〉 Dial The 〈 〉 dial is used to make settings only when taking pictures. It can be used in two ways. (1) Press a button and turn the 〈 〉 dial. When you press a button, its function remains active while a timer ( ) runs. During this time you ca...

35 1 Before Y ou Begin Basic Operation Basic Operations with the 〈 〉 dial. You 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 op...

36 Basic Operation Menu Functions and Settings The Canon EOS D30 uses menu functions to set functions such as the quality, the date andtime, and Custom Function settings. To use the menu functions, look at the LCD monitor anduse the 〈 MENU 〉 button, 〈 〉 dial and 〈 〉 button as shown below. 〈 MENU 〉 b...

Small 400 4 min.30 min. On (Info) yy/mm/dd LargeRAWOff 2001600Off Set 1Set 3 2 min.15 min. On4 sec.HoldBrightdd/mm/yyAuto resetDeutschJapanesePAL 37 Basic Operation 1 Before Y ou Begin Menu Selections and Default Settings On the Menu screen, items and settings are shown in different colors according...

38 Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time as shown. The date and time are recorded with the image data for eachphotographed image. 1 From the Menu, select [Date/Time]. ● Press the 〈 MENU 〉 button. ● Turn the 〈 〉 dial to select [Date/Time]. 2 Press the 〈 〉 button. The Date/Time setting scree...

40 Dioptric Adjustment in the Viewfinder Use the dioptric adjustment in the viewfinder to best suit your vision. This adjustment canenable 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 A...

42 Fully Automatic Picture Taking You can easily and confidently take pictures of any subject, with no need to do anything butpress the shutter button. The Canon EOS D30 can capture subjects at any of three focusingpoints, so that anybody can take great pictures easily. 1 Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉 . ...

2 Simple Picture T aking 43 Fully Automatic Picture Taking ● The focus and exposure are locked when AF focusing is complete. ● The camera automatically focuses on the focusing point that is on the subjectclosest to the camera. ● You can set the beep that indicates the subject is in focus or the beep...

44 Check the Image Immediately You can view the images you take immediately, on the LCD monitor on the back of the camera. 1 Take the picture. After the picture is taken, the image as itwas shot appears on the LCD monitor. ● The image is shown for approximately 2 seconds. You can also view the image...

2 Simple Picture T aking 45 Check the Image Immediately 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. Youcan do this two ways: Select [On] to display the image by itself, or select [On (Info)]( → 104) to display the image...

46 Check the Image Immediately 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.]. 1 From the Menu, select [Reviewtime]...

2 Simple Picture T aking 47 Erasing a Recorded Image (Single Image 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 toerase. ● Turn the 〈 〉 dial to select the image you want to erase. 3 Open the Erase menu. ● ...

48 Portrait Mode This mode blurs the background to make the subjectstand 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 s...

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 ...

2 Simple Picture T aking 51 Sports 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 thepicture from being blurred by camera shake. Be careful to hold the camera steadyand press the shutter but...

52 Night Scene Mode ● If you are taking images of scenery only (and not people), use Landscape 〈 〉 mode. ● Tell your subjects not to move for a few seconds after the flash fires. ● You can also use Night Scene 〈 〉 mode with an EX-series Speedlite. ● In daylight, Night Scene 〈 〉 mode operates the sam...

54 Quality Selection ● You cannot adjust the Quality setting while in the Easy Shooting zone ( → 20). ● Opening images on a computer that have been recorded in RAW format requirethe dedicated computer driver provided with the camera. For details, refer to theSoftware Starter Guide. 1 From the menu, ...

3 Advanced Operations 55 ISO speed is an index number representing the photosensitivity of silver-halide film. Digitalcameras do not use film, but their photosensitivity is commonly described in terms of “ISOequivalent” speed settings. ( → 132) The higher the number, the greater the sensitivity. Hig...

56 Selecting Parameters In addition to the standard parameters automatically applied by the camera for processingimages recorded, you can register up to three sets of your own parameters. Parameter settingsare made using a computer and the software supplied with your EOS D30 camera, and storedin the...

3 Advanced Operations 57 Selecting Parameters Parameters The camera can store up to three sets of parameters, each a combination of settings forContrast, Sharpness, and Color Saturation. For details, see the Software Starter Guide. Parameter Contrast Sharpness Color Saturation Setting Adjusts the co...

58 AF Mode Selection The AF mode setting controls how the autofocus functions operate. The camera has two AFmodes: 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 switch to 〈 ...

3 Advanced Operations 59 AF Mode Selection One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Press the shutter button downhalfway to activate AF operationand focus once. When the camera has focused, thefocusing point indicator and the in-focusindicator 〈 ● 〉 in the viewfinder light at the same time. ● When using evalu...

60 AF Mode Selection AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects Press and hold the shutter buttondown halfway, and the camerafocuses continuously. ● This mode is suited for moving subjectswhen the focusing distance keepschanging. ● With its predictive AF function, the cameracan also track a subject that is ste...

3 Advanced Operations 61 Focusing Point Selection The focusing point is the frame in which the subject is focused. The focusing point can beselected automatically or manually. In the Easy Shooting zone and in 〈 〉 mode, the selection is automatic, but in 〈 〉 , 〈 〉 , 〈 〉 , and 〈 〉 modes you can switch...

62 Focusing On an Off-Center Subject To focus on a subject not covered by one of the three focusing points, follow the procedurebelow. 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 t...

3 Advanced Operations 63 Problem Subjects for Autofocusing The EOS D30 has a precision AF system that can focus on most subjects. However, it may notbe able to focus on subjects (in-focus indicator 〈 ● 〉 blinks) in particular conditions such as the following: Difficult-to-Focus Subjects ● Very low-c...

64 INFO. Checking 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 entered. ● For v...

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 toreturn to ready-to-shoot mode. 6 Turn the 〈 〉 dial to set the flash exposure compensation for the built-i...

66 Metering Modes The EOS D30 uses three methods for metering: evaluative, partial, and center-weightedaveraging. The Easy Shooting zone uses evaluative metering. In the Creative zone, any of the threemodes can be selected. : Evaluative Metering This is an all-around metering mode suited even forbac...

3 Advanced Operations 67 You 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 〈 〉 : You can use the continuous shooting mode by pressing and holding the s...

68 Selecting a Drive Mode 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, whilein the Creative zone you can select any of the seven white balance settings. 1 Press the...

3 Advanced Operations 69 White Balance Settings In light from any source, the proportion of the primary colors (red, green, blue) in the light variesaccording to the color temperature. Higher color temperatures contain a greater proportion ofblue, and lower color temperatures contain a greater propo...

70 Custom white balance lets you set the white balance yourself by photographing a white subjectto use as the basis for the camera’s white balance, and then selecting that picture for use aswhite balance data. 1 Photograph a white subject. ● Take a picture of a white subject, just asyou would take a...

3 Advanced Operations 71 Custom White Balance Setting 5 Select the white balance. ● Turn 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 ...

72 Program AE Like 〈 〉 (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose picture-taking mode. The camera automatically setsthe shutter speed and aperture value to suit thescene’s brightness. This is called Program AE. * stands for Program * AE stands for Auto Exposure 1 Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉 . 2 Focus ...

3 Advanced Operations 73 Program AE Differences Between Program AE Mode 〈 〉 and Full Auto 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. ...

74 Shutter Speed-Priority AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed, and the camera automatically sets the aperture valueto 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 speedcan b...

3 Advanced Operations 77 Aperture-Priority AE Aperture Value Display You can set the aperture in half stops as shown below. The higher the aperturevalue, the smaller the aperture opening. The range of aperture settings displayeddepends on the lens mounted on the camera.1.0 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.0 2.5 2.8 3....

78 Manual Exposure In this mode you set the shutter speed andaperture value yourself. The camera makes nosettings automatically. You can determine thecorrect combination of shutter speed andaperture value by checking the exposure leveldisplayed in the camera. * stands for manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial...

3 Advanced Operations 79 5 Determine the exposure. ● Set the shutter speed or aperture valuemanually. ● If the exposure level indicator 〈 〉 is flashing at the 〈 2+ 〉 or 〈 –2 〉 position, the exposure is over- or under-exposed bymore than two stops. 6 Take the picture. ● Compose the picture, then pres...

3 Advanced Operations 81 Setting Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposure setting to make thepicture brighter (overexposure) or darker (underexposure). Exposure compensation can be setup to ±2 stops, in 1/2-stop increments. 1 Set the Quick Control D...

82 Autoexposure Bracketing When using autoexposure bracketing, the camera automatically changes the exposure levelwithin the set range (up to ±2 stops in 1/2-stop increments) for three successive frames. This iscalled AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). The three bracketed shots are exposed in the selec...

84 AE Lock AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a place other than the point of focus. After lockingthe exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the exposure level. This featureis useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects. ● The effects of the AE lock depend on the focusing po...

86 Self-timer Operation Using the Eyepiece Cover If you take a picture using the self-timer or remote switch (sold separately) without lookingthrough the viewfinder, stray light can enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure. To preventthis, attach the eyepiece cover to the viewfinder eyepiece befor...

In a bulb exposure, the shutter remains open as long as you hold the shutter button down, andcloses when you release it. Bulb exposures are useful for the long exposures required for nightscenes, fireworks, etc. 1 Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉 . 2 Set the shutter speed to [ ]. ● Look at the LCD panel and...

88 Mirror Lockup 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 telephotolens, where the mirror shock could affect the picture. ● When using mirror lockup, we recomm...

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 desc...

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 AEshot. ● E-TTL autoflash E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative metering in memory) supplies the correct level of flash forthe subject in the focusing point selected by AF. ● F...

94 FE Lock FE (flash exposure) Lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part ofa subject. FE Lock is a function in the Creative zone. 1 Make sure the 〈 〉 icon in the viewfinder is on. ● In the Creative zone, press the 〈 〉 button to pop up the built-in flash. 2 Focus on the s...

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. Thecompensation amount can be up to ±2 stops in 1/2-stop increments. You cannot use flashexposure compensation in the Easy Shooting zone. 1 Press the 〈 〉 butto...

96 Flash Photography with the EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite The Canon 550EX Speedlite allows you to take high-quality flash pictures easily, in the sameway as you would with a built-in flash. ● E-TTL Autoflash E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative metering in memory) supplies the correct level of fla...

Flash Photography 4 97 Flash Photography with the EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite Full Auto 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 su...

100 Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The EOS D30 can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at shutter speeds of 1/200second or slower. With larger studio flash units, the flash speed is 1/60 second or slower. Besure to test the flash you are using beforehand, to make sure it synchron...

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 ...

102 Viewing Recorded Images The EOS D30 can display recorded images on its LCD monitor. You can view these images insingle-image format, index format, or enlarged format. Press the 〈 〉 button to switch formats. Viewing a Single Image 1 Check the image. ● Press the 〈 〉 button. The most recent single ...

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 103 Viewing Recorded Images Viewing Enlarged Images Recorded images can be enlarged approximately 3 × . 1 Select the image you want to enlarge froma single-image or index display. ( → 102) 2 Enlarge the image. ● Press the 〈 〉 button twice from a single- image di...

104 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 image. Image information is available only for single-image displays. Image Information Displayed During PLAY ...

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 105 Viewing Recorded Images 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. 1 From the menu, select [Autoplayback]...

106 Viewing Recorded Images Rotating an Image The Rotate function can rotate a picture 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. This allows you toplay images with the correct orientation. 1 From the menu, select [Rotate]. ● Press the 〈 MENU 〉 button. ● Turn the 〈 〉 dial to select [Rotate]. 2 Go to Rotate ...

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 107 Protecting an Image This function lets you protect an image file to keep it from being accidentally deleted from theCF card. You can press the 〈 〉 button to switch between single-image and index display in order to protect individual pictures. 1 From the men...

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 109 Formatting the CF Card The CF card must be formatted before it is used in the EOS D30 camera. Also, if you see themessage “ ” (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...

110 Print Order You can mark the images on a CF card for printing, as well as specify the number of prints, printtype, and the image data (date and file no.). The print specifications for the Canon EOS D30camera conform to the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Orde...

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 111 Print Order Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images for printing. You can select images one at a time, or selectall images. Selecting a Single Image 1 From the menu, select [Print Order]. ● Press the 〈 MENU 〉 button. ● Turn the 〈 〉 ...

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

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 113 Print Order Print Type You 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...

114 Print Order Specifying Date Printing You can specify printing of the date and time on each image. 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Selecting aSingle Image procedure ( → 111) , to display the Print Order screen. 2 Turn the 〈 〉 dial to select [Set up], then press the 〈 〉 button. The Print Order Setti...

5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 115 Print Order Specifying File Number Printing You can specify printing of file number information on each image. 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Selectinga Single Image procedure ( → 111) , to display the Print Order screen. 2 Turn the 〈 〉 dial to select [Set up...

116 Connecting to a TV 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 beforeconnecting or disconnecting them. 1 Open the cover. 2 Connect the cable. ● Connect the cable to the...

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 onthis imaging element, black spots may be recorded on the corresponding part of the image. Ifthis happens, use the procedure below...

118 Cleaning the CMOS Imaging Element 5 Select [1: Enable]. ● Turn 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 procedurefrom...

You 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 descr...

120 List of Menu Functions Item Quality Red-eyereductionfunction AEB toautomaticallychangeexposure level ISO speed Beep Custom WB Screen Description Sets the size in pixels of thepicture as recorded on the CFcard, as well as the compressionratio. Select Large 〈 〉 , Large 〈 〉 , Small 〈 〉 , Small 〈 〉 ...

124 List of Menu Functions Select no. 01 0 1 2 3 0 1 01 01 Item Longexposurenoisereduction Shutterbutton/AE lockbutton Mirrorlockup Tv, Av,andexposurelevel AF-assistlight Func. No. 01 02 03 04 05 Setting or change OffOn Press the shutter button downhalfway: AE, AF 〈 〉 button: AE lock 〈 〉 button: AE,...

130 REFERENCE Basic Terminology for Digital Cameras andDigital Photography AE Auto Exposure is a function that calculates the exposure automatically. The camera has a built-in exposure meter that automatically determines the correct exposure (the combination ofshutter speed and aperture value). AF A...

132 REFERENCE Format Formatting a CF card is the process of preparing the CF card to store image data. Be carefulwhen 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...

7 REFERENCE 133 AF Modes and Drive Modes REFERENCE Function Availability Table : 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 r...

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 fieldcannot be obtained. Subject is too dark. Subject is too bright. ...

7 REFERENCE 135 REFERENCE Program Line 〈 〉 The following program line applies when the camera is in Program AE 〈 〉 mode. –1 –2 –3 –4 1.4 –5 30 15 8 4 2 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 1.0 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ISO 100200 400 800 1600 EF24–85mm F3...

136 1/2-stop increments 1/3-stop increments Shutter speed Shutter speed Aperture value Aperture value REFERENCE Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Readouts Shutter speed readout The shutter speed is normally displayed in 1/2-stop increments. Numbers from 4000 to 4denote the denominator of the shutter ...

7 REFERENCE 137 Error Codes When a camera error occurs, an error code (Err xx) appears on the LCD panel. When thishappens, 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...

Unable to chargebattery pack. Main switch doesnot turn the camera 〈 ON 〉 . Access lamp blinkseven when the MainSwitch is 〈 OFF 〉 . Battery loses powerquickly Camera switches offby itself Only the 〈 〉 icon blinks on the LCDpanel 138 REFERENCE Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camera, fi...

Unable to shoot orrecord images LCD monitordisplays and imagesare hard to see Images are blurred Unable to use theCF card The message“ ” appears on the LCD panel 7 REFERENCE 139 REFERENCE CF card is not loaded correctly. Load the CF card correctly. ( → 31) CF card is full. Change to a new CF card, o...

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 Compa...

144 REFERENCE Major Specifications Type Type ....................................Single-lens reflex AE-AF digital camera with built-in flash and focal plane shutter (vertical travel), 36-bit full color (RGB each12-bit), single-shot CMOS direct imaging sensor Picture size..........................22....

148 Index 4-second timer function ................................226-second timer function ................................2216-second timer function ..............................22 A Accessories ............................................4, 140AE ....................................................