Canon 9337B001, 30D28135 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE, Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉 Focus the picture

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.

●In 〈 〉 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.

1 Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉 .

2 Focus the picture.

● Place a focusing point over the subject and

press the shutter button down halfway. ( 4 ) ● 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.

3 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 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.

If you use a flash, the result will be the same as using 〈 〉 (Program AE) mode with flash.

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