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Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides
Introduction
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Contents
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Reference
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EOS D30
Safety Precautions
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Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Extended Storage
Camera
Precautions for Handling
Lithium Backup Battery
Quick Guide
Open the CF card slot cover Insert the CF card
Set the Main Switch to Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉
Full → 42 Auto
Check the image
Inside the expansion electronics cover
Nomenclature
Nomenclature
Inside CF Card Slot Cover
RAW
LCD Panel
Viewfinder Information
Zone
Mode Dial
Back
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400
Conventions Used in This Manual
Attaching the Strap
Before You Begin
Remove the old backup battery
Replacing the Backup Battery
Insert a fresh backup battery
Connect the power cord
Charging the Battery Pack
Place the battery in the adapter
Remove the cover
Charging the Battery Pack
Battery Charge Remaining Icons
Inserting the Battery Pack
Open the battery chamber cover
Load the battery into the camera
Open the battery cover
Removing the Battery Pack
Remove the battery pack
Close the battery cover
Connect the DC coupler
Using a Household Power Supply
Place the cord in the groove
Mounting a Lens
Mounting and Detaching a Lens
Detaching a Lens
Removing a CF Card
Inserting a CF Card
Open the cover
Remove the CF card
File Numbering System
Select the setting you want
From Menu Select
Numbering
Basic Operation
Main Switch
Shutter Button
Basic Operations with the 〈 〉 Dial
Using the Electronic Dials
Press a button and turn the 〈 〉 dial
Just turn the 〈 〉 dial
About the LCD Monitor
Display the menu
Menu Functions and Settings
Select the menu item
Exit the menu
Color Setting type Description
Menu Selections and Default Settings
Menu item
From the Menu, select Date/Time
Setting the Date and Time
Press the 〈 〉 button
Set the date and time
Date and time are set, and the display
Holding the Camera
Turn the Dioptric Adjustment Knob
Simple Picture Taking
Fully Automatic Picture Taking
AF-Assist Light
Automatic Built-in Flash
Simple Picture Taking
Check the Image Immediately
Check the Image in Play Mode
View the image
Change the displayed image
Checking the Image After it is Taken
Select the Review setting
From the Menu, select Review
Time
Time Images Are Displayed for Checking
Set the review time
Select the image you want to Erase
Set the camera to Play mode
Open the Erase menu
Erase the image
Portrait Mode
Landscape Mode
Close-Up Mode
Sports Mode
Night Scene Mode
Advanced Operations
From the menu, select Quality
Quality Selection
Set the quality
Quality Icon Recording
Select ISO Speed
About ISO Speed
Set the ISO speed
Advanced Operations
Set the parameters you want
Selecting Parameters
From the menu, select Parameters
Parameters
Parameter Setting Level Effect
AF Mode Selection
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects
AI Focus AF
AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects
About Predictive AF
Press the 〈 〉 button Select the focusing point
Focusing Point Selection
Select a focusing point. →61 Focus on the subject
Focusing On an Off-Center Subject
Manual Focus
Problem Subjects for Autofocusing
Camera Setting Information
INFO. Checking Camera Settings
Press the 〈 〉 button Select a metering mode
Selecting a Metering Mode
Metering Modes
Center-weighted Averaging Metering
Evaluative Metering
Partial Metering
Press the 〈DRIVE〉 button Select the drive mode
Selecting a Drive Mode
Size/Quality
Setting the White Balance
Icon Conditions
White Balance Settings
Photograph a white subject
Custom White Balance Setting
From the menu, select Custom
Select the image
Select the white balance
Program AE
Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉 Focus on the subject
Shifting the Program
Check the display, then take Picture
Shutter Speed-Priority AE
Shutter Speed Priority AE
Shutter Speed Display
Aperture-Priority AE
Aperture Value Display
Checking the Depth of Field
Set the aperture value
Manual Exposure
Determine the exposure
Automatic Depth-of-Field AE
Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉 Focus the picture
Check the display, then take the picture
Select the exposure
Setting Exposure Compensation
Autoexposure Bracketing
Canceling AEB
From the menu, select AEB
Set the AEB level
AEB settings in 1/3-stop increments
〈 〉 mode
AEB settings in 2/3-stop increments
Compose the shot and take the picture
AE Lock
Select the self-timer
Self-timer Operation
Remove the eyecup
Using the Eyepiece Cover
Slip the eyepiece cover over Eyepiece
Bulb Exposures
Set the Mode Dial to 〈 Set the shutter speed to
Set the aperture value
Press the shutter button down fully
Mirror Lockup
Press the shutter button down Fully again
Flash 4 Photography
Using the Built-in Flash in the Easy Shooting Zone
Using the Built-in Flash
Using the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone
Mode Sync shutter speed Aperture Value
Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings
Built-in Flash Range
Flash Photography
Using the Built-in Flash
From the menu, select Red-eye
Red-eye Reduction
On/off
FE Lock
Place the center focusing point over
Make sure the 〈 〉 icon Viewfinder is on
Subject, and press
Press the 〈 〉 button Set the exposure compensation Amount
Flash Exposure Compensation
High-Speed Sync FP Flash →98
Wireless Multi-Light E-TTL Autoflash →99
FE Flash Exposure Lock →99
Flash Exposure Compensation →99
Full Auto Flash
Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting Mode
Make sure the 550EX Speedlite’s
Pilot lamp is on
FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing
High-Speed Sync FP Flash
Modeling Flash
Wireless Multi-Light/E-TTL Autoflash Photography
Sync Speed
Using Non-Canon Flash Units
PC Terminal
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About Dpof
About Image Data Taken or Recorded by Other Devices
Viewing a Single Image
Viewing Recorded Images
Viewing the Index
Display the index
Jump Jumping to Another Image
Viewing Enlarged Images
Change the display area
Images 103
Image Information Displayed During Play
INFO. Turning the Information Display On and Off
Histograms
High Brightness Warning
From the menu, select Auto playback
Automated Playback of Recorded Images Auto playback
Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 105
Rotating an Image
Go to Rotate mode
Rotate the image
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Protecting an Image
Open the Protect Settings screen
Protect the image
Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 107
Turn the 〈 〉 dial to select All…, then press the 〈 〉 button
Erasing Images All Image Erase
Turn the 〈 〉 dial to select OK, then press the 〈 〉 button
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Press the 〈 Button
Formatting the CF Card
Turn the 〈 〉 dial to select OK
Then press the 〈 〉 button
Print Order
Precautions for Printing from DPOF-compatible Devices
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Selecting a Single Image
Selecting Images for Printing
Select the images
Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 111
Select the print quantity
Selecting All Images
Select Mark all
112
Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 113
Print Type
114
Specifying Date Printing
Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 115
Specifying File Number Printing
Open the cover Connect the cable
Connecting to a TV
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Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 117
Select C.Fn-13
Clean the imaging element
Select 1 Enable
8Finish cleaning
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Menu Function 6 Settings
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List of Menu Functions
Screen Description
Menu Function Settings 121
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Menu Function Settings 123
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Custom Function Settings
Func. No
Select no
Effects, remarks
Menu Function Settings 125
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Setting or change
Screen
Menu Function Settings 127
SET
128
Menu Function Settings 129
CF CompactFlash Card
Aperture value
Depth of Field
130
File Numbering and Folders
Exposure
131
ISO Speed
Format
Red-eye Phenomenon
Shutter Speed
AF Modes and Drive Modes
Function Availability Table
133
Exposure Warnings
Mode Blinking warning Description Remarks
134
Auto selection AF Manual selection AF Metering method
Program Line Description
Program Line
135
Shutter speed readout
Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Readouts
Aperture value readout
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Message List
Error Codes
137
Power
Troubleshooting
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〈OFF〉
Checking and Handling Images
Shooting
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Major Accessories Sold Separately
Remote Switch RS-80N3
Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3
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CF Card
Items included with the Camera
System Map
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IFC-200 PCU
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Major Specifications
White Balance
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Viewfinder
Exposure Control
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CA-PS400 Compact Power Adapter
Camera Body
DR-400 DC Coupler
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Index
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