Canon EOS 30D - 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera, 1234B002 - EOS 30D Digital Camera SLR, Laptop Instruction Manual
ImageBrowser Instruction Manual
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Canon Utilities
ImageBrowser 5.6
RAW Image Task 2.3
PhotoStitch 3.1
Compatible Image Models
EOS-1D Mark II N EOS 5D
EOS-1Ds Mark II EOS 30D
EOS-1D Mark II EOS 20D
EOS-1Ds EOS 10D
EOS-1D
EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL
Introduction
Viewing and Organizing Images
Editing and Exporting Images
Printing Images
Internet Function and Specifying
Preferences
Introduction
Viewing and
Organizing Images
Editing and
Exporting Images
1
2
Printing Images
3
Internet Function
and Specifying
Preferences
4
EOS DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL
EOS D60
EOS D30
Troubleshooting
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Editing and
Exporting Images
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Printing Images
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Internet Function
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Introduction
This chapter includes information on the precautions to be read before using
ImageBrowser, how to use this Instruction Manual, the system requirements
and the supported image types. It also explains the software main features
and configuration.
About This Manual
Thank you for purchasing this Canon product.
Precautions for using this product safely and icons to help you with procedures, etc. are
described at the beginning of this Instruction Manual. Please be sure to read these first before
proceeding to the information in the other chapters.
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from the actual software.
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About This Manual ............................................................................................................ 0-1
System Requirements....................................................................................................... 0-1
Supported Images ............................................................................................................. 0-1
How to Use This Instruction Manual................................................................................ 0-2
Software Main Features and Configuration .................................................................... 0-3
System Requirements
OS Mac OS X 10.2 to 10.4
Computer Macintosh with one of the above OS installed.
CPU PowerPC G3, G4, G5
RAM Minimum 256MB
Display
O This software program is not compatible with UFS (Unix File System) formatted disks.
Resolution : 1024 x 768 or more
Colors : Thousands or more
Supported Images
This software supports the following image types.
Image type/ Camera used Extension
JPEG images Exif 2.2 or 2.21-compatible JPEG images
EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II,
EOS 5D, EOS 30D, EOS 20D or EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/
RAW images
BMP images Bitmap images .BMP
TIFF images Exif-compatible TIFF images .TIF, .TIFF
PICT images PICT images .PICT
350D DIGITAL
EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D .TIF
EOS 10D, EOS DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL,
EOS D60 or EOS D30
.JPG, .JPEG
.CR2
.CRW
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Internet Function
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How to Use This Instruction Manual
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O The camera name is shown in the screens as “EOS XXX”.
O For how to use the software applications, also refer to the Help for each software
application.
O For more information on the restrictions of each software, refer also to the “ReadMe” file
for each software application.
ReadMe: Double-click the [Canon Utilities] folder X folder of each software application
to display “ReadMe” file.
O In this manual, the screens used in the examples are from Mac OS X 10.3.
O Text inside < > in this document indicates the keys on the keyboard and camera button
names.
O X in this document indicates the sequence of operation
as shown on the right.
Example: [View] menu X [Sort] X [Shooting Date/Time].
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Software Main Features and Configuration
Canon Digital Camera software having the following features and functions is stored on the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk.
Operation is done as shown on this page together with each software application, centered around ImageBrowser.
: Shows the shot image flow. : Shows software windows and descriptions of operation explained in this manual.
: Shows the interaction between the camera and the software, or between the different software. : Shows the EOS Utility window and description of operation.
Download image
(p.1-3)
Camera settings
Remote shooting
Select RAW image and process (p.2-2)
RAW Image Task (RAW Image Processing Software)
O With the high image quality
processing and the camera-faithful
algorithm of Canon’s genuine
software, you can process RAW
images in the same colors as the
camera (p.2-2 to p.2-4).
O You can process and display RAW images selected in
ImageBrowser and set the same processing parameters
as the camera or change the conditions. Also, there is
hardly any image deterioration after changing the
processing parameters.
O You can convert or save a RAW image as a JPEG or
TIFF image, and attach an ICC profile.
O With the image transfer function, you can perform image
editing using third-party image editing software.
O RAW Image Task is compatible with Color Management
System and 2 types of color space (sRGB, Adobe RGB).
EOS Utility (Software for the Camera)
O By communicating with the camera, you
can download to your computer images
saved in your camera’s memory card,
perform various camera settings, and
shoot remotely (p.1-3).
For detailed instructions on EOS Utility,
refer to the “EOS Utility Instruction
Manual”.
Interaction with
EOS Utility
ImageBrowser (Image Viewing and Editing Software)
O You can display and view 3 types of image lists, display an
individual image in enlarged view, or display images as a
slide show (p.1-4 to p.1-9).
O Images can be easily sorted and classified by single-
operation renaming of multiple files or with the image
organize function (p.1-9 to p.1-10).
O JPEG images can be edited and then converted or saved
using various functions (p.2-1).
O Images can be exported using various functions (p.2-5 to
p.2-6).
O You can print one image on one sheet of paper, print an
index of multiple images, or layout and print images (p.3-1
to p.3-2).
O You can attach an image to an e-mail and send it (p.4-2).
O ImageBrowser is compatible with Color Management
System and 2 types of color space (sRGB, Adobe RGB).
Transfer downloaded
image (p.1-3)
O Software recommended if
you mainly shoot JPEG
images and can perform a
standard workflow
(procedure) of downloading,
viewing, editing, and printing
images.
Select JPEG images and merge
PhotoStitch (Image Merging Software)
O You can merge JPEG
images selected in
ImageBrowser to create
panorama images
(p.2-2).
Print image (p.3-1)
(p.2-2)
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4
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Viewing and Organizing Images
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This chapter explains downloading of shot images using EOS Utility, and
also about displayed images, organizing downloaded images, and other
topics.
O Click on the item to display its page.
Starting up ImageBrowser................................................................................ 1-1
Downloading Images from Your Camera........................................................ 1-3
Displaying Images............................................................................................. 1-3
Handling the Folders......................................................................................... 1-3
Registering Frequent Use Folder.................................................................... 1-3
Selecting the Image Display Mode .................................................................. 1-4
Preview Mode ................................................................................................. 1-4
List Mode ........................................................................................................ 1-5
TimeTunnel Mode........................................................................................... 1-6
Viewer Window ............................................................................................... 1-7
View/Organize Function.................................................................................... 1-8
Viewing the Images as a Slide Show.............................................................. 1-8
Changing the Display Order of the Images..................................................... 1-9
Setting the Information to be displayed with the Image .................................. 1-9
Sorting Images in Folders............................................................................... 1-9
Renaming the Files in a Single Operation .................................................... 1-10
Searching Images......................................................................................... 1-10
Starting up ImageBrowser
Click the [ImageBrowser] icon registered in the Dock.
¿ ImageBrowser starts up and the browser
window is displayed.
O Alternatively, you can start the
ImageBrowser by double-clicking the
[Canon Utilities] folder X the
[ImageBrowser] folder X [ImageBrowser].
O To quit the ImageBrowser, select the
[ImageBrowser] menu X [Quit
ImageBrowser].
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Viewing and
Organizing Images
Editing and
Exporting Images
1
2
Printing Images
3
Internet Function
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Preferences
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Main Window (Browser Window)
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Menu bar
You can perform various operations
(p.1-8 to p.1-10, p.2-2 to p.2-6, p.4-2).
Displays the registered favorite folders (p.1-3).
Displays the drives and folders on the computer
(p.1-3).
Folder area
The images in the selected folder are displayed in
the image display area.
[ ] is automatically attached to the folder
containing the images downloaded with EOS
Utility or CameraWindow MC.
Add to Favorites button (p.1-3)
The EOS Utility starts up and you can download images from the camera (p.1-3).
Displays the selected images as a slide show (automatic playback) (p.1-8).
Displays the selected image in the viewer window (p.1-7).
You can change the display mode of the
image display area (p.1-4 to p.1-6).
Image display area
The images inside the folder selected in the
folder area are displayed.
Displayed on RAW images.
Displayed on images that are locked (protected).
Operating buttons
The number of selected images and images in
the folder are displayed.
You can delete the selected image or folder.
You can print images (p.3-1).
You can connect to the internet and send images (p.4-2).
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Viewing and
Organizing Images
Editing and
Exporting Images
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2
Printing Images
3
Internet Function
and Specifying
Preferences
4
Troubleshooting
O When sound is recorded in an image shot with an EOS-1D series camera, [ ] is
displayed. For playback of the sound, select the [File] menu X [Sound] X [Play].
O [ ] is displayed on images shot with AEB.
O The mark attached to the folder containing the images downloaded with EOS Utility or
CameraWindow MC is stored until you quit ImageBrowser.
O ImageBrowser is compatible with Color Management System (compatible color
spaces: sRGB, Adobe RGB). When the [Apply color matching] checkbox in the [Color
Management] in the preferences (p.4-2) is checkmarked, sRGB and Adobe RGB
images are displayed in the same colors.
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Downloading Images from Your Camera
Handling the Folders
You can download shot images saved on the CF card in your camera to your computer using
EOS Utility, software for the camera.
For detailed instructions on EOS Utility, refer to the “EOS Utility Instruction Manual”.
Start up ImageBrowser (p.1-1).
1
Click the [Canon Camera] button.
2
¿ [EOS Utility] starts up.
Connect the camera to your computer with the interface cable and
set the camera’s power switch to <ON>.
3
Click the [Starts to download images] button in [EOS Utility].
4
¿ The images are downloaded to the computer and the downloaded images are
displayed in the ImageBrowser main window.
When downloading images using a third-party card reader, insert the memory card
removed from the camera in the card reader, and follow the procedure in step 2. The
image download window appears. You can then download images by clicking the [Starts
to download images] button. For detailed information on downloading images using a
third-party card reader, refer to “Downloading Images Using Your Card reader” in the
“EOS Utility Instruction Manual”.
You can create a new folder as well as copy an optional folder.
Select the [File] menu X [New Folder]
¿ A new folder is created.
O Select the folder you want to copy and then while holding down the <option> key,
drag and drop another folder to copy.
Registering Frequent Use Folder
You can register a frequently used folder as a [Favorite Folder].
Select the [All] tab.
1
Select the folder you want to
register and then click the [Add to
2
Favorites] button.
¿ The folder is displayed as [ ]
Select the [Favorite] tab.
3
¿ The registered folder appears.
O Alternatively, you can register a favorite
folder in the dialog box displayed when
you click the [Add] button in the [Favorite]
tab sheet.
O To remove the registered folder, select the
folder and click the [Remove] button.
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Displaying Images
The images in the folder selected in the folder area are displayed in the image display area.
Select the folder where the images to be displayed are saved.
¿ The images in the folder are displayed in
the main window.
The removed registered folder is deleted only from the [Favorite] tab sheet and the
actual folder or images inside the folder are not deleted.
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Selecting the Image Display Mode
You can select the image display mode from 3 types (Preview mode, List mode, TimeTunnel mode).
Also, you can display images individually in the viewer window.
Preview Mode
You can select an image displayed as a thumbnail and display it individually.
Select the [Preview] tab.
Preview tab
Folder area
The images in the selected folder
are displayed in the thumbnail
image display area.
Image display area
The image selected in the
thumbnail image display area is
displayed.
You can display only the images
that match a “Rating”.
Image information area
When sound is recorded in an image shot with an
EOS-1D series camera, the name of the sound file is
displayed. For playback of the sound, select the [File]
menu X [Sound] X [Play].
You can change the file name.
You can lock (protect) the image.
You can set a “Rating”.
You can enter comments.
The [Keywords Setting] dialog box appears and you
can set a keyword.
Displays the histogram (brightness distribution).
Displays the shooting information.
Thumbnail image display area
The images inside the folder selected in the folder
area are displayed.
If you click an image, the image will be displayed in
the image display area.
If you double-click an image, the image will be
displayed in the viewer window (p.1-7).
You can show/hide the image information area.
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Operating buttons (p.1-2)
Drag left or right to display the image in the thumbnail image
display area enlarged or reduced.
O To select multiple images, hold down the <shift> key or <a> key and click the images.
O To select sequential images, click the first image and then hold down the <option> + <shift>
key and click the last image.
O You can switch between showing and hiding each item by clicking the [X] button in the
image information area.
Displays the thumbnail image reduced.
Displays the thumbnail image enlarged.
You can show/hide the operating buttons.
You can show/hide the folder area.
You can select or deselect all the images in the thumbnail image display area.
You cannot change the file name or edit an image that is locked (protected).
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