INFO. Checking Camera Settings | Canon 30D1785, 30D28135, 9337B001

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:

Auto power off time (→33, 121)

Review (→45),

Review time (→46)

Parameters (→56) (not displayed unless parameters have been stored)

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

Flash exposure compensation (→95)

CF card capacity

Possible images that remaining (→18, 54) can still be taken

AEB (→82)

ISO speed (→55)

1 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.

● Parameters are shown only if settings have been entered.

● For viewing image information during playback, see “Turning the Information Display On and Off” (→104).

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Canon 30D1785, 30D28135, 9337B001 manual INFO. Checking Camera Settings, Camera Setting Information

Contents

Page Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides Thank you for purchasing this Canon product Introduction Check Your Accessories Solution Disk Adobe 1Software Starter Guide !2WarrantyInterface Cable Video Cable VC-100 Canon Digital Contents 101 Reference130 EOS D30 Safety Precautions Page Avoid Condensation Related Problems Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Extended Storage Precautions for Handling Camera Lithium Backup Battery Quick Guide Set the Main Switch to Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉 Open the CF card slot cover Insert the CF cardFull → 42 Auto Check the image Nomenclature Inside the expansion electronics cover Inside CF Card Slot Cover Nomenclature LCD Panel RAW Viewfinder Information Mode Dial Zone Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400 Back Conventions Used in This Manual Before You Begin Attaching the Strap Remove the old backup battery Replacing the Backup BatteryInsert a fresh backup battery Charging the Battery Pack Connect the power cordPlace the battery in the adapter Remove the cover Charging the Battery Pack Inserting the Battery Pack Battery Charge Remaining IconsOpen the battery chamber cover Load the battery into the camera Removing the Battery Pack Open the battery coverRemove the battery pack Close the battery cover Connect the DC coupler Using a Household Power SupplyPlace the cord in the groove Mounting a Lens Mounting and Detaching a LensDetaching a Lens Inserting a CF Card Removing a CF CardOpen the cover Remove the CF card Select the setting you want File Numbering SystemFrom Menu Select Numbering Basic Operation Main SwitchShutter Button Using the Electronic Dials Basic Operations with the 〈 〉 DialPress a button and turn the 〈 〉 dial Just turn the 〈 〉 dial About the LCD Monitor Menu Functions and Settings Display the menuSelect the menu item Exit the menu Color Setting type Description Menu Selections and Default SettingsMenu item Setting the Date and Time From the Menu, select Date/TimePress the 〈 〉 button Set the date and time Date and time are set, and the display Turn the Dioptric Adjustment Knob Holding the Camera Simple Picture Taking Fully Automatic Picture Taking AF-Assist Light Automatic Built-in FlashSimple Picture Taking Check the Image in Play Mode Check the Image ImmediatelyView the image Change the displayed image Checking the Image After it is Taken Select the Review settingFrom the Menu, select Review Time Time Images Are Displayed for CheckingSet the review time Set the camera to Play mode Select the image you want to EraseOpen the Erase menu Erase the image Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Close-Up Mode Sports Mode Night Scene Mode Advanced Operations Quality Selection From the menu, select QualitySet the quality Quality Icon Recording About ISO Speed Select ISO SpeedSet the ISO speed Advanced Operations Set the parameters you want Selecting ParametersFrom the menu, select Parameters Parameter Setting Level Effect Parameters AF Mode Selection One-Shot AF for Still Subjects AI Focus AF AI Servo AF for Moving SubjectsAbout Predictive AF Focusing Point Selection Press the 〈 〉 button Select the focusing point Focusing On an Off-Center Subject Select a focusing point. →61 Focus on the subject Problem Subjects for Autofocusing Manual Focus INFO. Checking Camera Settings Camera Setting Information Selecting a Metering Mode Press the 〈 〉 button Select a metering mode Center-weighted Averaging Metering Metering ModesEvaluative Metering Partial Metering Press the 〈DRIVE〉 button Select the drive mode Selecting a Drive ModeSize/Quality Setting the White Balance White Balance Settings Icon Conditions Custom White Balance Setting Photograph a white subjectFrom the menu, select Custom Select the image Select the white balance Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉 Focus on the subject Program AE Shifting the Program Shutter Speed-Priority AE Check the display, then take Picture Shutter Speed Display Shutter Speed Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE Checking the Depth of Field Aperture Value Display Manual Exposure Set the aperture value Determine the exposure Automatic Depth-of-Field AE Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉 Focus the pictureCheck the display, then take the picture Setting Exposure Compensation Select the exposure Canceling AEB Autoexposure BracketingFrom the menu, select AEB Set the AEB level AEB settings in 1/3-stop increments 〈 〉 modeAEB settings in 2/3-stop increments AE Lock Compose the shot and take the picture Self-timer Operation Select the self-timer Remove the eyecup Using the Eyepiece CoverSlip the eyepiece cover over Eyepiece Bulb Exposures Set the Mode Dial to 〈 Set the shutter speed toSet the aperture value Press the shutter button down fully Mirror LockupPress the shutter button down Fully again Flash 4 Photography Using the Built-in Flash in the Easy Shooting Zone Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings Mode Sync shutter speed Aperture ValueBuilt-in Flash Range Flash Photography Using the Built-in Flash From the menu, select Red-eye Red-eye ReductionOn/off Place the center focusing point over FE LockMake sure the 〈 〉 icon Viewfinder is on Subject, and press Flash Exposure Compensation Press the 〈 〉 button Set the exposure compensation Amount Wireless Multi-Light E-TTL Autoflash →99 High-Speed Sync FP Flash →98FE Flash Exposure Lock →99 Flash Exposure Compensation →99 Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting Mode Full Auto FlashMake sure the 550EX Speedlite’s Pilot lamp is on High-Speed Sync FP Flash FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing Wireless Multi-Light/E-TTL Autoflash Photography Modeling Flash Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync SpeedPC Terminal 100 About Image Data Taken or Recorded by Other Devices About Dpof Viewing Recorded Images Viewing a Single ImageViewing the Index Display the index Viewing Enlarged Images Jump Jumping to Another ImageChange the display area Images 103 INFO. Turning the Information Display On and Off Image Information Displayed During PlayHistograms High Brightness Warning From the menu, select Auto playback Automated Playback of Recorded Images Auto playbackPlaying and Erasing Recorded Images 105 Go to Rotate mode Rotating an ImageRotate the image 106 Open the Protect Settings screen Protecting an ImageProtect the image Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 107 Erasing Images All Image Erase Turn the 〈 〉 dial to select All…, then press the 〈 〉 buttonTurn the 〈 〉 dial to select OK, then press the 〈 〉 button 108 Formatting the CF Card Press the 〈 ButtonTurn the 〈 〉 dial to select OK Then press the 〈 〉 button Print Order Precautions for Printing from DPOF-compatible Devices110 Selecting Images for Printing Selecting a Single ImageSelect the images Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 111 Selecting All Images Select the print quantitySelect Mark all 112 Print Type Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 113 Specifying Date Printing 114 Specifying File Number Printing Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 115 Open the cover Connect the cable Connecting to a TV116 Select C.Fn-13 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 117 Select 1 Enable Clean the imaging element8Finish cleaning 118 Menu Function 6 Settings 120 List of Menu FunctionsScreen Description Menu Function Settings 121 122 Menu Function Settings 123 Custom Function Settings 124Func. No Select no Menu Function Settings 125 Effects, remarks 126 Setting or changeScreen Menu Function Settings 127 128 SET Menu Function Settings 129 Aperture value CF CompactFlash CardDepth of Field 130 File Numbering and Folders Exposure131 Format ISO SpeedRed-eye Phenomenon Shutter Speed AF Modes and Drive Modes Function Availability Table133 Mode Blinking warning Description Remarks Exposure Warnings134 Auto selection AF Manual selection AF Metering method Program Line Description Program Line135 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Readouts Shutter speed readoutAperture value readout 136 Message List Error Codes137 Troubleshooting Power138 〈OFF〉 Checking and Handling Images Shooting139 Major Accessories Sold Separately 140 Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 Remote Switch RS-80N3141 CF Card Items included with the Camera System Map142 143 IFC-200 PCU Major Specifications 144 145 White BalanceViewfinder Exposure Control 146 CA-PS400 Compact Power Adapter 147Camera Body DR-400 DC Coupler Index 148 149 115 150 151