Canon EOS D30 User Guide

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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

for use

2 Star t taking pictures

3 Check your pictures

Software Starter Guide

Help

1 Install the software

from the

Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk

2 Connect your camera

to a computer

3 Load your images onto

the computer

4 Process the images

with the software

Introduction

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 experienced photographers. A CompactFlash card* (CF card Type 1, 2) 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.

T est Shots and Warranty of Photographic Ima ges

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 International

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.

Thank you for purchasing this Canon product

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.

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EOS D30 Camera User’s Guide (this document)

Introduction

Digital Camera Operating Steps and

Reference Guides .......................................2

Check Your Accessories.................................4

Precautions for Handling ..............................12

Quick Guide ..................................................14

Nomenclature................................................16

Conventions Used in This Manual ................22

Before Y ou Begin .....................23

Replacing the Backup Battery......................24

Charging the Battery Pack............................25

Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack ...27

Inserting the Battery Pack ........................27

Removing the Battery Pack ......................28

Using a Household Power Supply............29

Mounting and Detaching a Lens ..................30

Mounting a Lens .......................................30

Detaching a Lens......................................30

Inserting a CF Card ......................................31

Removing a CF Card ................................31

File Numbering System ........................32

Basic Operation ............................................33

Main Switch...............................................33

Shutter Button ...........................................33

Using the Electronic Dials.........................34

About the LCD Monitor .............................35

Menu Functions and Settings ...................36

Setting the Date and Time....................38

Dioptric Adjustment in the Viewfinder...........40

Holding the Camera......................................40

Simple Picture Taking ..............41

Fully Automatic Picture Taking................42

Automatic Built-in Flash ............................43

AF-Assist Light ..........................................43

Check the Image Immediately......................44

Check the Image in PLAY Mode .........44

Checking the Image After it is Taken

..45

Time Images Are Displayed

for Checking..............................................46

Erasing a Recorded Image

(Single Image Erase) ................................47

Portrait Mode ...........................................48

Landscape Mode ....................................49

Close-Up Mode .......................................50

Contents

Sports Mode ............................................51

Night Scene Mode...................................52

Advanced Operations..............53

Quality Selection...................................54

About ISO Speed .................................55

Selecting Parameters ...........................56

Parameters................................................57

AF Mode Selection ..................................58

One-Shot AF for Still Subjects ..................59

AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects..............60

AI Focus AF ..............................................60

Focusing Point Selection .......................61

Focusing On an Off-Center Subject .............62

Problem Subjects for Autofocusing ..............63

Manual Focus....................................63

INFO. Checking Camera Settings .................64

Selecting a Metering Mode ....................65

Metering Modes ............................................66

Selecting a Drive Mode ................................67

Setting the White Balance ......................68

White Balance Settings.................................69

Custom White Balance Setting.............70

Program AE..............................................72

Shutter Speed-Priority AE ........................74

Aperture-Priority AE .................................76

Checking the Depth of Field.........................77

Manual Exposure.....................................78

Automatic Depth-of-Field AE .................80

Setting Exposure Compensation ..................81

Autoexposure Bracketing.....................82

AE Lock ...................................................84

Self-timer Operation .................................85

Using the Eyepiece Cover ........................86

Bulb Exposures.............................................87

Mirror Lockup................................................88

Flash Photography..................89

Using the Built-in Flash .................................90

Using the Built-in Flash

in the Easy Shooting Zone........................90

Using the Built-in Flash

in the Creative Zone..................................90

Built-in Flash Range..................................91

Flash Sync Shutter Speed and

Aperture Settings ......................................91

Red-eye Reduction ..........................93

FE Lock .....................................................94

Flash Exposure Compensation...........95

Flash Photography with the

EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite .............96

Full Auto Flash ..........................................97

Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting Mode

...........................................97

High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) ....................98

FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing).............98

FE Lock .....................................................99

Flash Exposure Compensation...........99

Modeling Flash..........................................99

Wireless Multi-Light/E-TTL

Autoflash Photography..............................99

Using Non-Canon Flash Units ....................100

Playing and Erasing Recorded Images ....101

Viewing Recorded Images..........................102

Viewing a Single Image.....................102

Viewing the Index .............................102

Viewing Enlarged Images.................103

JUMP Jumping to Another Image...........103

INFO. Turning the Information Display

On and Off ..............................................104

Automated Playback of

Recorded Images (Auto playback) ........105

Rotating an Image..........................106

Protecting an Image ...........................107

Erasing Images (All Image Erase) ........108

Formatting the CF Card......................109

Print Order ..........................................110

Selecting Images for Printing..................111

Print Type ................................................113

Specifying Date Printing .........................114

Specifying File Number Printing .............115

Connecting to a TV .....................................116

Cleaning the CMOS Imaging Element

..117

Menu Function Settings........119

List of Menu Functions .......................120

Custom Function Settings.......................124

Reference................................130

Basic Terminology for Digital Cameras

and Digital Photography .........................130

Function Availability Table...........................134

Contents

AF Modes and Drive Modes.......................134

Exposure Warnings.....................................135

AE Lock Effects for Combinations of

Focusing Point Selection and

Metering Method.....................................135

Program Line...............................................136

Shutter Speed and

Aperture Value Readouts........................137

Troubleshooting...........................................138

Major Accessories (Sold Separately) .........140

Major Specifications....................................142

Message List...............................................145

System Map ................................................146

Index ...........................................................147

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 respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie Canada.

The Mark is a directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC).

This mark indicates that the product complies

with Australia’s EMC regulations.

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 interference 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 Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg

zijn, moet u ze niet weggoolen

maar inleveren als KCA

Introduction

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 that 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 equipment 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.

• 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 electrical shock. Replace a broken or damaged power adapter cord.

• 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.

• 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.

• Power down the computer and unplug the power cord before attempting to connect the interface cable, to avoid the risk of electrical shock.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. This could lead to leakage and injury.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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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 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.

• 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 Condensation 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

• 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.

• 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.

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. 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) If 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 aberrations 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.

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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 chemicals in these batteries are

very dangerous if the battery is accidentally swallowed. If this happens, seek medical attention at once.

(2) Do not use metal instruments such as pliers to hold the battery, or you could cause a short

circuit.

(3) Do not disassemble or heat the battery, or you could rupture it.

CF Card

(1) 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.

(2) Do not store or use CF cards near objects that generate magnetic fields, such as TVs,

speakers, or magnets, or in locations affected by static electricity. Doing so could lose the images recorded on the CF card.

(3) Do not place CF cards in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances. Doing so can

distort the cards and make them unusable.

(4) Do not spill liquids onto CF cards. (5) Always store your CF cards in a case or cabinet to protect the data stored on them. (6) Use only CF cards specified by Canon. Otherwise, you may be unable to record or play

back images.

(7) Do not bend CF cards, or subject them to strong impacts. (8) Do not store CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid locations, or in locations exposed to static

electricity or magnetic fields.

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.

Electrical Contacts

Quick Guide

See the page indicated (→ ■) for more information.

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)

Insert the battery pack.

Open the battery chamber cover and slide the battery pack into position until it locks into place. Press the cover closed until it clicks shut. (→27)

Mount the lens.

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)

Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF.

(→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. (→33)

● In low-light conditions or backlit

daylight conditions, the built-in flash fires automatically. (→90)

Take the shot.

Press the shutter button down fully. (→33)

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Quick Guide

Open the CF card slot cover.

Slide the cover in the direction shown by the arrow, then open it. (→31)

Insert the CF card.

Insert the CF card, then close the cover. (→31)

Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉 (Full Auto).

(→42)

Set the Main Switch to 〈ON〉.

(→33)

Check the image.

The image is displayed for approximately 2 seconds after the shot. (→44)

● To check other images you

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)” (→47).

Nomenclature

〈〉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 button (→77, 99)

Lens mount

Electrical contacts (→13)

Reflex mirror (→88, 117)

Red-eye reduction lamp(→93) AF-assist light emitter (→43) Self-timer operating display (→85)

Grip (Battery chamber)

Shutter button (→33)

〈〉Main dial (→34)

〈〉Metering mode button/ Flash exposure compensation button (→65, 95) LCD panel (→18)

〈DRIVE〉 Drive mode button (→67)

Inside the expansion electronics cover

DIGITAL terminal (refer to Software Starter Guide)

VIDEO OUT terminal (→116)

See the page indicated (→■) for more information.

DC coupler cord channel (→29)

Locking pins

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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)

〈〉Quick control dial (→35)

〈〉Set button (→36)

Backup battery chamber cover (→24)

Tripod socket

〈〉Erase button (→47, 108)

LCD monitor (→36)

〈〉Index/ Enlarge button (→102, 103)

〈JUMP〉 Jump button (→103)

〈INFO.〉 Info button (→64, 104)

〈MENU〉 Menu button (→36)

Main switch (→33)

Viewfinder (→19)

Eyecup (→86)

Inside CF Card Slot Cover

CF card slot (accepts card type 1 or 2) (→31)

CF card eject button (→31)

〈〉 Playback button (→44, 102)

Nomenclature

LCD Panel

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 level

CF card write access

Metering mode

Evaluative metering Partial metering Center-weighted averaging metering

AEB

Manual focus icon

Flash exposure compensation icon

Red-eye reduction icon

Battery check icon

Beep icon

Custom function icon

White balance mode

Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Flash Custom

CF full warning ( ) CF error warning ( ) Focusing point ( ) Error code (

)

Cleaning ( )

Shutter speed ( -

) Data processing ( ) Backup battery warning ( ) Cleaning warning ( ) Parameters (

)

ISO Speed (

)

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.

Quality

Large/Fine Large/Normal Small/Fine Small/Normal RAW

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Nomenclature

Viewfinder Information

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 indicator (FP flash)

Flash-ready indicator FE lock underexposure warning

AE lock/FE lock indicator

New laser matte screen

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.

Nomenclature

Mode Dial

The Mode Dial is divided into two functional zones.

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 fully automatic pictures in specific situations.

: Portrait (→48) : Landscape (→49) : Close-up (→50) : Sports (→51) : Night Scene (→52)

w Creative zone

Lets you make a variety of settings.

: Program AE (→72) : Shutter speed-priority AE (→74) : Aperture-priority AE (→76) : Manual exposure (→78) : Auto depth-of-field priority AE

(→80)

See the page indicated (→■) for more information.

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Nomenclature

Compact Power 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 socket of compact power adapter.

DC Coupler DR-400

DC coupler cord (→29)

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.

● In this manual the 〈〉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 ”(→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 (→■).

● The procedures in this user’s 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 ( ), ( ), and ( ) indicate that 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.

■ This user’s guide uses the following symbols as described:

: Indicates precautions about potential problems with photographing.

: Indicates additional information you may find helpful.

: Indicates useful pointers for better camera operation or better photographs.

Before 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 clasp.

● The eyepiece cover is attached to the

strap. (

→86)

Eyepiece cover

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 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.

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.

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. (→38)

The backup battery must be a CR2025 button-type lithium battery.

(+)

(–)

Charging the Battery Pack

Before You Begin

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.

● If 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

or right side of the adapter.

Charge the battery pack.

As soon as you place the battery pack in the compact power adapter, the charge lamp starts blinking and charging begins. 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. 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.

Battery charge

0–50%

50–75%

Over 75%

100%

Charge lamp

Blinks once per second Blinks twice per second Blinks three times per second Stays on

〈 – 〉 mark

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 exceeded its useful life. Replace it with a new battery pack.

● The adapter can hold and charge two battery packs. Charging starts with the

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.

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 until 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 〉

(→33)

: Charge is sufficient.

: Charge is low.

: Battery pack must be charged.

Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack

Before You Begin

If the level of charge remaining runs out when you are using the menu screen or playing back an image, a no battery warning appears on the LCD monitor. When this occurs, remove the battery and charge it.

Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack

Number of Available Shots

Temperature

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 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

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 temperature 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.

Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack

Before You Begin

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.

Insert the DC coupler into the camera.

● Open the cover (→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 the 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.

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

and turn the lens as shown by the arrow

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

〈M〉 on older lenses), the autofocus will not operate and 〈〉will be displayed on the LCD panel.

Remove the front lens cap.

Detaching a Lens

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.

Lens mount index

● Because the EOS D30 has a smaller sensor area than

that of a 35mm-format camera, the angle of view of all EF lenses is changed. The effective focal length of all 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.

● Be careful not to lose the lens caps or body cap.

EOS D30 image field (22.7 × 15.1 mm /

0.89 × 0.59 in)

35 mm image field (36 × 24 mm / 1.42 × 0.94 in)

Inserting a CF Card

Before You Begin

The EOS D30 stores pictures on a CompactFlash (CF) card. The camera can use either Type 1 or Type 2 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 mark) facing toward the rear of the camera, slide the card in the direction of the 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.

Removing a CF Card

Open the cover.

● Set the Main Switch to 〈OFF〉.

● Check that the “ ” message is not

shown on the LCD panel.

●

Make sure the access lamp is off (→17), and open the cover.

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 “ ” and

“ ”messages are shown on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder), or you risk destroying image data or even damaging the camera itself.

• Never shake the camera or subject it to impact.

• Never open the CF card slot cover. • Never remove the CF card.

• Never open the battery cover. • Never remove the battery.

● You cannot use the menu function or playback images while image data is being

written onto the CF card (the access lamp is blinking (→17)). If you press 〈MENU〉 or the 〈〉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 “ ”. If this happens, refer to “Formatting a CF Card” (→109) for instructions.

mark

Eject button

Label side

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 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.

(2) Auto reset: Each time you insert a new CF

card, the file number resets to its default value (100-0001). If the card already contains files, the next available number is assigned.

From the menu, select [File numbering].

● Press the 〈MENU〉 button.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select [File

Numbering], then press the 〈〉button.

Select the setting you want.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select [Continuous] or

[Auto reset], then press the 〈〉button. The selection is entered, and the display returns to the menu.

● Press the 〈MENU〉 button to clear the

screen and exit the menu.

3 images are recorded on the CF card

100-0001

100-0002

100-0003

100

Continuous numbering

100-0004

100

Auto reset numbering

When you change the CF card and take a picture

100-0001

100

File Numbering System

● 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.

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 () 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 aperture value. The exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture value) appears on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

(2) Full press

This releases the shutter and takes the picture.

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.

Basic Operation

Before You Begin

● To save battery power, the camera automatically turns off if you do not operate it

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 power off function to 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 minutes, or Off. (→121)

● 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.

● This camera has been designed so that taking pictures is given priority over

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.

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 can turn the 〈〉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.

(2)Just turn the 〈〉dial.

Turn the 〈〉 dial while watching the LCD panel.

Basic Operation

w Turn the 〈〉 dial

q After a button is pressed

Use the dial this way to set the shutter speed and aperture value.

Use the dial this way to set the AF mode, focusing point, metering mode or drive mode.

Before You 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 operations, you can use it 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 can

turn the 〈〉dial and view settings on the LCD panel. The timer function and return to shooting mode are the same as for the 〈〉dial.

(2)Just turn the 〈〉dial.

When you are taking pictures, turn the 〈〉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.

About the LCD Monitor

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.

Use the dial this way to select and set the white balance, drive mode and flash exposure compensation.

● When you are taking pictures, use the dial to set the exposure compensation and

manual aperture value.

● When using the LCD monitor, use the dial to review and select the recorded

image and select menu functions.

You can use the 〈〉 dial when you are using the LCD monitor, regardless of whether the Quick Control Dial Switch is set to 〈OFF〉.

You cannot use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder while taking pictures.

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, 〈〉dial and 〈〉button as shown below.

〈MENU〉 button

〈〉 dial

LCD monitor

〈〉 button

● When the menu is displayed, you can take pictures immediately by pressing the

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.

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 〈〉dial to select the desired item.

Display the options for the item and make your selection.

Press the 〈〉button to display the options list, then turn the 〈〉 dial to select the desired option.

4. Make the setting.

Press the 〈〉button.

5. Exit the menu.

Press the 〈MENU〉 button to exit the menu.

move the frame up

move the frame down

Small

400

4 min. 30 min.

On (Info)

yy/mm/dd

Large RAW Off

200 1600 Off

Set 1 Set 3

2 min. 15 min.

On 4 sec. Hold Bright dd/mm/yy Auto reset Deutsch Japanese PAL

Basic Operation

Before You Begin

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.

Color

Red

Blue

Yellow

Setting type

Recording

Playback

Setup

Description

Menu items related to taking pictures. Menu items related to playing back recorded images. Menu items related to basic camera functions.

Menu item Setting indicated by color

Options list

Menu item

Quality *

Red-eye on/off *

AEB *

ISO speed

Beep Custom WB *

Parameters *

1 *2

Protect Rotate Print order Auto playback Auto power off

Review Review time

LCD Brightness Date/Time File numbering Language

Video system Format C.Fn *

Large Small On

100 800 On

Standard Set 2

1 min. 8 min. Off Off 2 sec. 8 sec. Normal mm/dd/yy Continuous English Français NTSC

Ref. page

93 82

120

70 56

107 106 110 105 121

45 46

122

38 32

122

123 109 124

Available settings

Protect recorded image Rotate recorded image Order print of recorded image Automatic playback of recorded image

*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 (→20) is selected. *3: Does not appear in the menu in 〈〉and 〈〉 modes.

: Default setting

Recording (Red)

Playback (Blue)

Setup (Yellow)

Set custom white balance

Format CF card Custom Function settings

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.

From the Menu,select [Date/Time].

● Press the 〈MENU〉 button.

● Turn the 〈〉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 〈〉button.

● After entering the setting, go to the next

item.

Select the order for the display.

● Use the 〈〉dial to select the order, then

press the 〈〉button.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to cycle through the

selections in the order shown.

yy/mm/dd

mm/dd/yy

dd/mm/yy

Setting the Date and Time

Before You Begin

● 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.

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.

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).

If the viewfinder image still does not look sharp after adjusting the diopter adjustment knob, try one of the E-series dioptric adjustment lenses (sold separately). (→140)

Holding the Camera

To get sharp pictures, hold the camera as still as possible.

● Grasp the camera grip firmly with your right hand, and hold your right elbow lightly against

your body.

● Hold the lens at the bottom with 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.

Landscape position Portrait position

Simple Picture

Taking

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 〈〉dial, and the 〈〉, 〈〉, 〈〉, and 〈〉buttons do not operate so there is no need to worry about accidental errors.

Easy Shooting zone

Shutter button

Fully Automatic Picture Taking

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 〈AI Focus〉 (→60), the metering mode is set to 〈〉 and the drive mode to 〈〉(Single shot).

The Quality setting is automatically set to Large/Fine (2160 × 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” (→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 on the LCD panel.

Take the picture.

● Compose the shot and press the shutter

button down fully. The image is shown for approximately 2 seconds on the LCD monitor.

Focusing point

Simple Picture Taking

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 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. (→37, 120)

● If anything blocks the flash so that it cannot pop up automatically, the error code

“” (→137) 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” (→90).

● If the CF card becomes full, the CF Full message “ ” 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.

(→63, 139)

● To take pictures in an area where flash photography is prohibited or using indoor

lighting, the

〈〉

(Program) (→72) mode setting is recommended

● When taking flash pictures of people at night or in dark interiors, we recommend

using “Red-eye reduction” (→93).

Automatic Built-in Flash

In the Easy Shooting zone (other than 〈〉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.

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.

●

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 AFassist light built into the camera or the flash operates, depending on shooting conditions.

Check the Image Immediately

Y ou 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.

You can also view the images you have taken in index form (→102) or enlarged form (→103).

● You can turn the Review function on or off, as well as display the image

information display. (→45)

● You can change the length of time the image is displayed. (→46)

● You can change the brightness of the LCD monitor. (→122)

● While a picture is being displayed, you can press the 〈〉button to delete that

image. (→47) This will erase the image shown on the LCD monitor before it is written to the CF card.

Check the Image in PLAY Mode

View the image.

●

Press the

〈〉

button.

The most recently recorded image appears.

●

Press the

〈〉

button again to remove the image from the LCD monitor and exit PLAY mode.

Change the displayed image.

●

Turn the

〈〉

dial counterclockwise to move back through the images you have taken, from newest to oldest.

●

Turn the

〈〉

dial clockwise to move

through the images from oldest to newest.

You cannot use the menu function or playback images while image data is being written onto the CF card (the access lamp is blinking (→17)). If you press 〈MENU〉 or the 〈〉button, the warning message of “Busy.” (→137) will appear on the LCD panel.

Simple Picture Taking

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. 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 〈〉button.

Select the Review setting.

● Turn the 〈〉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.

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. (→46)

● The display differs depending on whether

you selected [On] or [On (Info)].

You can change the review time setting. (→46)

[On] selected

[On (Info)] selected (→104)

Histogram (

→104)

Date/time (

→38)

Image information (

→104)

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.].

From the Menu, select [Review time].

● Press the 〈MENU〉 button.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select [Review time],

then press the 〈〉 button.

Set the review time.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select the review time

you want, 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.

● When this function is set to [Hold], the image is displayed until you press the

shutter button down halfway. Note however that the camera power will turn off automatically when the Auto power off time setting is reached (→33, 121).

● The [Review time] setting is valid when the [Review] feature is set to [On] or

[On (Info)].

Simple Picture Taking

Erasing a Recorded Image (Single Image Erase)

Set the camera to Play mode.

● Press the 〈〉button to enter Play mode.

The most recent image appears.

Select the image you want to erase.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select the image you

want to erase.

Open the Erase menu.

● Press the 〈〉button.

The Erase menu appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor.

Erase the image.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select [Erase], then

press the 〈〉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).

Portrait 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 to Large/Fine (2160 × 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).

Simple Picture Taking

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 setting is automatically set to Large/Fine (2160 × 1440).

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.)

The built-in flash does not fire in Landscape mode, even if it is raised.

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).

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 Quality setting is automatically set to Large/Fine (2160 × 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.

Simple Picture Taking

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 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 a problem.)

● For best results in Sports mode, use a film speed setting of ISO 400 or faster.

(→55, 120)

● For sports photography we recommend using a telephoto lens of 200-300 mm.

This mode is used for sports photography and capturing fast-moving 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 (AI Servo

)

the drive mode to

〈〉

, and the metering mode

〈〉

The Quality setting is automatically set to Large/Fine (2160 × 1440).

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 same as

〈〉

(Full Auto)

mode.

For best results in Night Scene mode, use a film speed setting of ISO 400 or faster. (→55, 120)

This mode is for taking pictures of people at sunset or at night. It uses flash to illuminate the subject and a slow shutter speed to expose the background, resulting in a natural-looking exposure.

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 setting is automatically set to Large/Fine (2160 × 1440).

● To prevent camera shake, always use a tripod.

● When the shutter speed 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.

Advanced

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 represents the Main Dial, and the 〈〉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.

Creative zone

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 require

the dedicated computer driver provided with the camera. For details, refer to the Software Starter Guide.

From the menu, select [Quality].

● Press the 〈MENU〉 button.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select [Quality], then

press the 〈〉button.

Set the quality.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select the Quality you

want, then press the 〈〉button.

The selected Quality setting 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 Quality by pressing the 〈〉button and turning the 〈〉or 〈〉 dial as you look at the LCD panel. (C.Fn-12-1 →128)

Size of one

image

1.3 Mbyte

0.7 Mbyte

0.4 Mbyte

3.4 Mbyte

Quality

Large/Fine Large/Normal Small/Fine Small/Normal RAW

Icon

Recording

size

2160 × 1440

1440 × 960

2160 × 1440

Recording

method

JPEG

RAW

Compression

ratio

Low

High

Low

High

–

Recording

capacity

Approx. 10 shots Approx. 21 shots Approx. 22 shots Approx. 40 shots

Approx. 3 shots

Use the Menu function to choose from five Quality settings:

● 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.

Advanced Operations

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 〈〉dial to select [ISO Speed],

then press the 〈〉button.

Set the ISO speed.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select the desired ISO

speed, then press the 〈〉button.

The selected ISO 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 〈〉button and turning the 〈〉or 〈〉dial as you look at the LCD panel. (C.Fn-12-2 →128)

About ISO Speed

Selecting Parameters

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.

You can set the parameters by pressing the 〈〉button and turning the 〈〉or 〈〉dial as you look at the LCD panel. However if no parameters have been

registered, the message “ ” is displayed on the LCD panel and you cannot set the parameters. (C.Fn-12-3 →128)

From the menu,select [Parameters].

● Press the 〈MENU〉 button.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select [Parameters],

then press the 〈〉button.

The LCD monitor displays the available parameters.

Set the parameters you want.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select the parameters,

then press the 〈〉button.

The selected parameters are entered, and the screen returns to the menu.

● Press the 〈MENU〉 button to clear the

screen and exit the menu.

Advanced Operations

Selecting Parameters

Parameters

The camera can store up to three 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 color saturation

Level

Low

Normal

High

Low

Normal

High

Low

Normal

High

Effect

Takes pictures with lower contrast.

Takes pictures with normal contrast.

Takes pictures with higher contrast.

Takes pictures with lower sharpness.

Takes pictures with normal sharpness.

Takes pictures with higher sharpness.

Takes pictures with muted colors.

Takes pictures with normal color saturation.

Takes pictures with intense colors.

Up to 3 sets of parameters can be stored.

Set the contrast in three levels.

Set the sharpness in three levels.

Set the color saturation in three levels.

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 〈〉.

Set the lens focus mode switch to 〈AF〉.

Set the Mode Dial to a Creative zone setting other than 〈〉.

Press the 〈〉button.

()

Select the AF mode.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to make the selection.

● Press the shutter button down halfway to

return to ready-to-shoot status.

AF WB

● In addition to the above two AF modes, the EOS D30 provides AI Focus AF,

which automatically switches between One-shot and AI Servo AF modes according to the state of the subject. AI Focus AF is automatically selected when operating in 〈〉(Full Auto) mode.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select the white balance (→68).

Advanced Operations

AF Mode Selection

One-Shot AF for Still Subjects

Press the shutter button down halfway to activate 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 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 focus (→62).

If the camera cannot focus, the in-focus indicator (●) in the viewfinder blinks. If this 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” (→63).

In-focus indicator

Focusing point indicator

AF Mode Selection

AI 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

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.

If the in-focus indicator 〈●〉 in the viewfinder blinks, the camera has not focused.

You can set the camera so that during AI 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→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 to focus on the subject. Tracking and predictive focusing is carried out using the selected focusing point.

● When the focusing point is selected manually (→61), the selected focusing point tracks the

subject.

AI Focus AF

AI Focus AF is set automatically in 〈〉(Full Auto) mode. At the time of the shot, the camera automatically selects One-shot AF and AI 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 AI Servo AF, and focuses continuously as it tracks the subject.

Advanced Operations

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

〈〉

mode, the

selection is automatic, but in

〈〉, 〈〉, 〈〉

, and

〈〉

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.

Press the 〈〉button.

()

Select the focusing point.

Look at the LCD panel or the viewfinder display as you turn the 〈〉 or 〈〉dial.

● Press the shutter button down halfway to

return to ready-to-shoot mode.

Automatic

selection

Manual selection

Focusing On an Off-Center Subject

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.

(→61)

Focus on the subject.

● Place the focusing point over the subject

and press the shutter button down halfway.

Hold the shutter button down halfway and recompose the picture.

Take the picture.

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.

You can also use the Focus lock function in the Easy Shooting zone (except for

〈〉

mode), starting from step 2.

Advanced Operations

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 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.

Manual Focus

Set the lens focus mode switch to

〈MF〉

(or 〈M〉on older lenses).

The 〈〉icon appears on the LCD panel.

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.

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 viewing image information during playback, see “Turning the Information

Display On and Off” (→104).

Auto power off time (→33, 121)

ISO speed (→55)

AEB (→82)

Possible images that can still be taken

C.Fn (custom function) number(s) (→124)

Parameters (→56)

(not displayed

unless parameters have been stored)

Review (→45), Review time (→46)

Display the camera settings.

● Press the 〈INFO.

〉

button. The current camera settings appear on the LCD monitor.

● Press the 〈INFO.

〉

button again to clear the LCD monitor.

Flash exposure compensation (→95)

CF card capacity remaining (→18, 54)

Advanced Operations

Selecting a Metering Mode

Press the 〈〉button.

()

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.

Turn the

〈〉

dial to set the flash exposure compensation for the built-in/optional

flash (→95).

:Evaluative

:Partial

Center-weighted averaging

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 into 35 metering zones to which the three focusing points are linked for evaluative metering. The camera determines the main subject’s size, position, brightness, background, front and back lighting, etc., so that it can 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.

: Center-weighted Averaging Metering

This method meters the average exposure of the entire viewfinder screen, and gives extra weight to the center.

Advanced Operations

You can set the EOS D30’s drive mode to single-image shooting, continuous shooting or selftimer 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 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. (→85)

● Based on Canon testing standards (shutter speed of 1/250 second or faster, at ISO 100).

● The number of frames that can be recorded depends on the subject and modes used.

Press the 〈DRIVE〉 button.

()

Select the drive mode.

●

Look at the LCD panel as you turn the 〈〉 or 〈〉dial.

● Press the shutter button down halfway to

return to ready-to-shoot mode.

ONE SHOT AI SERVO

8 17 17 30

Selecting a Drive Mode

:Single-frame shooting

:Continuous shooting

:Self-Timer Operation

Size/Quality

Large/Fine Large/Normal Small/Fine Small/Normal RAW

ONE SHOT

AI SERVO

2.5

Maximum number of images

(Approx. images/sec.)

Maximum number of images

(Approx. images)

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.

Press the 〈〉button.

()

Select the white balance setting.

● Set the Quick Control Dial switch to 〈ON

〉

● Turn the

〈〉

dial.

● Press the shutter button down halfway to

return to ready-to-shoot mode.

AF WB

Turn the

〈〉

dial to select the AF mode (→58).

Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten

Fluorescent

Flash Custom

● 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 “” 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 “” 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 “”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.

Setting the White Balance

Advanced Operations

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 → orange → yellow → white → 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. 〈〉mode automatically selects the white balance according to the light source where you are shooting. If this does not produce pictures with satisfactory coloring, you can select a mode other than 〈〉.

Icon Conditions Color temperature K (Kelvin)

Camera selects the setting automatically. approx. 3000 -7000

For bright outdoor daylight. approx. 5500

For cloudy conditions at twilight or evening. approx. 6000

For indoor incandescent lighting. approx. 3200

For indoor white fluorescent lighting. approx. 4000

For flash pictures. approx. 6000

To photograph a white subject to use as a base color, then load that white balance

approx. 2000-10000

data to set the ideal white balance for that shooting location (→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.

Photograph a white subject.

● Take a picture of a white subject, just as

you would take a normal picture.

● 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).

From the menu, select [Custom WB].

● Press the 〈MENU〉 button.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select [Custom WB],

then press the 〈〉button.

Select the image.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select the picture you

took in step 1, then press the 〈〉button.

● When the setting is entered, the screen

returns to the menu.

● Press the 〈MENU〉 button to clear the

screen and exit the menu.

Press the 〈〉button.

()

AF WB

Custom White Balance Setting

Partial metering zone

Advanced Operations

Custom White Balance Setting

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 (→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

〈〉

is the same as the default setting for

〈〉

Program 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

Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉.

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.

● If the shutter speed and aperture values

are not blinking, the exposure is correct.

● If either is blinking, see “Exposure

Warnings” (→134).

Take the picture.

● Compose the picture, then press the

shutter button down fully.

Advanced Operations

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.

● 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 〈〉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

〈〉

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, you cannot shift the program.

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 motion.

stands for “time value.”

Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉.

Set the shutter speed.

● Turn the

〈〉

dial.

Focus on the subject.

● Press the shutter button down halfway.

The aperture value is determined automatically.

Check the display, then take the picture.

● If the aperture value is not blinking, the

exposure is correct.

● Compose the picture, then press the

shutter button down fully.

Fast shutter speed

Slow shutter speed

Advanced Operations

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.

● If the smallest aperture value (the maximum

open aperture) for the lens you are using blinks, the scene is too dark. Turn the

〈〉

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

〈〉

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 8 6 4 0”3 0”5 0”7 1” 1”5 2” 3” 4” 6” 8” 10” 15” 20” 30”

The ideal shutter speed for capturing a clear image from a TV screen is 1/15 second. We recommend using a tripod.

You can also set the camera so that you can set the shutter speed in 1/3-stop increments. (C.Fn-4 →124)

Aperture-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 aperture value (smaller aperture), you can increase the depth of field to make both the foreground and background look sharp.

stands for “aperture value.”

Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉.

Select the aperture value.

● Turn the

〈〉

dial.

Focus on the subject.

● Press the shutter button down halfway.

The shutter speed is determined automatically.

Check the display, then take the picture.

● If the shutter speed is not blinking, the

exposure is correct.

● Compose the picture, then press the

shutter button down fully.

Small aperture value

Large aperture value

Advanced Operations

Aperture-Priority AE

Aperture Value Display

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.

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 27 32 38 45 54 64 76 91 If no lens is mounted on the camera, the aperture setting is displayed as 00.

Checking the Depth of Field

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.

● In

〈〉

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.

● If the 30” shutter speed blinks, the scene is

too dark. Turn the

〈〉

dial to reduce the

aperture value (larger aperture).

● If the 4000 shutter speed blinks, the scene is

too bright. Turn the

〈〉

dial to increase the

aperture value (smaller aperture).

● You can also set the camera so that you can set the aperture value in 1/3-stop

increments. (C.Fn-4 →124)

● You can fix the shutter speed at 1/200 second for shooting with a flash.

(C.Fn-6-1 →126)

Manual Exposure

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.

stands for manual.

Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉.

Set the shutter speed.

● Turn the

〈〉

dial.

Set the aperture value.

● Set the Quick Control Dial switch to 〈ON〉,

then turn the 〈〉dial.

Focus on the subject.

● Press the shutter button down halfway.

() 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.

Advanced Operations

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.

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 →124)

Standard exposure : This is the standard reference point for a correct

exposure.

Underexposure : Decrease the shutter speed or reduce the aperture

value.

Overexposure : Increase the shutter speed or increase the aperture

value.

Manual Exposure

Automatic 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.

●

〈〉

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〉.

stands for Auto-Depth of field.

Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉.

Focus the picture.

●

Place a focusing point over the subject and press the shutter button down halfway. ( )

●

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. (→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.

● If the aperture value is not blinking, the

exposure is correct.

● Press the shutter button down fully.

If you use a flash, the result will be the same as using

〈〉

(Program AE) mode with

flash.

f 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.

Advanced Operations

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.

Set the Quick Control Dial switch to 〈ON〉.

Focus on the subject, then check the exposure level.

● Press the shutter button down halfway and

check the display. ( )

Select the exposure.

● Turn the 〈〉dial.

●

Turn the 〈〉dial while pressing the shutter

button down halfway, or within ( )

seconds of pressing the shutter button

down halfway.

● Positions on the [+] side indicate

overexposure, and positions on the [-] side indicate underexposure.

● Once set, the exposure compensation

remains in memory after the Main Switch is set to 〈OFF〉.

● To cancel exposure compensation, return

the compensation setting to the standard exposure position 〈〉.

Take the picture.

●

To prevent the 〈〉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 speed 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 →124)

Underexposure

Overexposure

Autoexposure Bracketing

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 order: correct exposure, underexposure, and overexposure.

From the menu, select [AEB].

● Press the 〈MENU〉 button.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select [AEB], then

press the 〈〉button.

Set the AEB level.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to set the AEB level you

want, then press the 〈〉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.

Take the picture.

● When using continuous shooting, press

and hold the shutter button down fully to take all three bracketed shots continuously, and then stop automatically.

●

When using AEB with the self-timer, the 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

〈〉.

● 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.

:Correct exposure

:Underexposure

:Overexposure

Correct exposure (0) Underexposure (-1.0) Overexposure (+1.0)

Advanced Operations

Autoexposure Bracketing

● To indicate that AEB is in progress, 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 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 〈〉, 〈〉, 〈〉 and 〈〉modes

: AEB set to ±1 stop.

: With exposure compensation of –1 stop

: With exposure compensation of –1.5 stops

: With exposure compensation of –2 stops

In 〈〉mode

: Center exposure –2 stops from correct exposure

: Center exposure more than –2 stops from correct exposure

● 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.

● You can change the AEB settings in 1/3-stop increments. (C.Fn-4

→

124)

In this case, the AEB indicator on the LCD panel looks like this.

AEB settings in 1/3-stop increments

: -1/3 :+1/3

AEB settings in 2/3-stop increments

: -2/3 :+2/3

● You can change the sequence to underexposure, correct exposure, or

overexposure. (C.Fn-7 →126)

AE Lock

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)

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. ( )

● Each time you press the 〈〉button, the

current exposure setting is locked.

Compose the shot and take the picture.

You can apply AE lock by pressing the shutter button (instead of the 〈〉button) down halfway, and focus with the 〈〉button. (C.Fn-2-1

→

124)

Advanced Operations

Self-timer Operation

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 ( ), and turn

the

〈〉

dial to select 〈〉.

Focus on the subject.

● Make sure the in-focus indicator 〈●

〉

and

the exposure setting are displayed.

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 of seconds remaining until the picture is taken.

● To cancel the self-timer, press the

〈

DRIVE

〉

button.

● You can set the beep that indicates the subject is in focus and the beep that

indicates the self-timer is operating to On or Off. (→120)

● When using the self-timer to photograph only yourself, lock the focus (→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.

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.

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.

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.

Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉.

Set the shutter speed to [ ].

● Look at the LCD panel and turn the

〈〉

dial to select [ ].

● The next setting after [ ] is [ ].

Set the aperture value.

● Turn the 〈〉dial.

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.

Advanced Operations

Bulb Exposures

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→124)

● 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.

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 telephoto lens, where the mirror 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, the drive mode (→67) is single-frame shooting regardless

of the current setting.

● If 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.

● 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.

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 EXseries Speedlite. The procedure is as easy as a normal AE shot.

This chapter describes how to take flash pictures with the built-in flash, with the EOS-dedicated 550EX Speedlite, or other types of external flash.

Flash

Photography

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 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 (→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 〈〉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 < > button to pop up the built-in flash at any time, regardless of lighting conditions.

: Select 〈〉 mode for full autoflash.

The shutter speed and aperture value are determined automatically, just as in 〈〉 (Full Auto) mode.

: Select 〈〉 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 speed.

: Select 〈〉 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 captured by time exposure using a slow shutter speed.

● Because automatic slow-sync photography uses a slow shutter speed, always use

a tripod.

: Select 〈〉 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 speed and aperture settings.

: The effect is the same as using flash in 〈〉mode.

Built-in Flash Range

(using EF24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM lens)

ISO Speed Wide-angle: 24 mm Telephoto: 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 (3.3-24.6 ft)

1600 Approx. 1-13.7 m (3.3-44.9 ft) Approx. 1-10.6 m (3.3-34.8 ft)

Flash Photography

Using the Built-in Flash

Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings

Mode Sync shutter speed

Automatically set from 1/200 to 1/60

second.

Manually set to speeds slower than

1/200 second.

Automatically set (1/200 to 30 sec.)

for the metered brightness, according

to the aperture value.

Manually set to speeds slower than

1/200 second.

Aperture Value

Automatically set by the E-TTL

program.

Automatically set for the metered

brightness, according to the shutter

speed setting.

Manually set as desired.

● The ‘E’ in E-TTL stands for ‘Evaluative.’

● 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 〈〉 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-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 (→43) automatically

projects a beam of light at the subject.

● When using an EX-series Speedlite (→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 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.

Using the Built-in Flash

You can set the Shutter curtain sync to 2nd-curtain sync. (C.Fn-8-1→126)

Flash Photography

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 redeye 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 〈〉and 〈〉modes.

From the menu, select [Red-eye on/off].

● Press the 〈MENU〉 button.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select [Red-eye

on/off], then press the 〈〉button.

Set the Red-eye reduction function.

● Turn the 〈〉dial to select [On], then

press the 〈〉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 seconds 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 is more effective in bright interior locations, with the camera close to the subject.

Red-eye reduction lamp indicator

Using the Built-in Flash

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

〈〉

icon in the

viewfinder is on.

● In the Creative zone, press the 〈〉button

to pop up the built-in flash.

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.

()

The 〈〉icon lights in the viewfinder.

The Speedlite fires a preflash and records the required flash output for this subject in memory.

In the viewfinder, the display appears as shown in 1 for 0.5 seconds, then changes to 2.

● Each time you press the 〈〉button the

preflash fires, and the FE lock is applied at the required exposure level.

Take the picture.

● Compose the shot and take the picture.

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.

Using the Built-in Flash

Flash Photography

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.

Press the 〈〉button.

()

Set the exposure compensation amount.

● Set the Quick Control Dial Switch to 〈ON〉.

● Look at the LCD panel as you turn the

〈〉dial.

●

The [+] side indicates positive compensation, and the [-] side indicates negative compensation.

● 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 〈〉position.

Negative

compensation

Positive compensation

● You can set the camera to adjust exposure compensation in 1/3-stop increments.

(C.Fn-4→124)

● You can also disable the Auto reduction of fill flash function. (C.Fn-10→126)

The flash Exposure compensation function also operates when you use an EX-series Speedlite. If the camera and EX-series Speedlite are both set for exposure compensation, the EX-series Speedlite setting has priority and the camera setting does not function.

Using the Built-in Flash

Flash Photography 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 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) (→98)

High-speed sync (FP or focal-plane flash) enables flash synchronization at all shutter speeds from 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec.

● FE (Flash Exposure) Lock (→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 (→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) (→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 (→99)

Modeling flash allows you to check shadows and the light balance produced by multi-light settings.

● Wireless Multi-Light E-TTL Autoflash (→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.

● You can also use the Canon 420EX and 220EX Speedlites. Refer to their

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.

Autoflash functions are not available with EZ, E, EG, ML, or TL-series Speedlites.

Flash Photography

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 550EX Speedlite, see the 550EX User’s Guide.

Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉.

Make sure the 550EX Speedlite’s pilot lamp is on.

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 〈〉, 〈〉, and 〈〉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 as in normal picture-taking without flash.

(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 speed and aperture value.

MODE SELEC

PILOT

Mode

(Shutter-priority AE)

(Aperture-priority AE)

(Manual exposure)

Shutter speed setting

Manual (30 to 1/200 sec.)

Auto (30 to 1/200 sec.)

Manual (30 to 1/200 sec.)

Aperture (flash aperture) setting

Auto

Manual

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 →126)

● Flash photography in 〈〉mode operates the same as in 〈〉mode.

● In the Easy Shooting zone (→20), the 550EX Speedlite operates in Full Auto

mode, with the same functions as the built-in flash.

You can set the camera to change FEB settings in 1/3-stop increments. (C.Fn-4 → 124)

Flash Photography 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 sync (FP) flash operation. When high-speed sync is On, the

〈〉

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 catchlight in the subject’s 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 〈〉(single-image shooting) drive mode. (→67)

Flash Photography

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” (→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. (→95)

Modeling Flash

Modeling flash allows you to see shadows, light balance, and other effects produced by multilight settings.

Check that the camera and Speedlite are properly set for flash photography.

Press the camera’s depth-of-field preview button.

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The Speedlite fires at 70Hz for approximately one second.

Wireless Multi-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.

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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 are using beforehand, to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera.

PC T erminal

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.

● 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 Speedlites for use with this camera.

● If you use the EOS D30 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 terminal polarity is shown in the figure on the right.

+ (plus)

- (minus)

Canon EOS D30 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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