Flash 4 Photography

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 EX- series 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.

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Canon 9337B001, 30D28135, 30D1785 manual Flash 4 Photography

Contents

Page Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Canon product Check Your Accessories 1Software Starter Guide !2Warranty Solution Disk AdobeInterface Cable Video Cable VC-100 Canon Digital Contents 130 Reference101 EOS D30 Safety Precautions Page Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsIf 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 Insert a fresh backup battery Replacing the Backup BatteryRemove the old backup battery Connect the power cord Charging the Battery PackPlace the battery in the adapter Remove the cover Charging the Battery Pack Battery Charge Remaining Icons Inserting the Battery PackOpen the battery chamber cover Load the battery into the camera Open the battery cover Removing the Battery PackRemove the battery pack Close the battery cover Place the cord in the groove Using a Household Power SupplyConnect the DC coupler Detaching a Lens Mounting and Detaching a LensMounting a Lens Removing a CF Card Inserting a CF CardOpen the cover Remove the CF card File Numbering System Select the setting you wantFrom Menu Select Numbering Shutter Button Main SwitchBasic Operation Basic Operations with the 〈 〉 Dial Using the Electronic DialsPress a button and turn the 〈 〉 dial Just turn the 〈 〉 dial About the LCD Monitor Display the menu Menu Functions and SettingsSelect the menu item Exit the menu Menu item Menu Selections and Default SettingsColor Setting type Description From the Menu, select Date/Time Setting the Date and TimePress 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 Simple Picture Taking Automatic Built-in FlashAF-Assist Light Check the Image Immediately Check the Image in Play ModeView the image Change the displayed image From the Menu, select Review Select the Review settingChecking the Image After it is Taken Set the review time Time Images Are Displayed for CheckingTime Select the image you want to Erase Set the camera to Play modeOpen 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 SelectionSet the quality Quality Icon Recording Select ISO Speed About ISO SpeedSet the ISO speed Advanced Operations From the menu, select Parameters Selecting ParametersSet the parameters you want Parameters Parameter Setting Level Effect AF Mode Selection One-Shot AF for Still Subjects About Predictive AF AI Servo AF for Moving SubjectsAI Focus 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 MeteringEvaluative Metering Partial Metering Size/Quality Selecting a Drive ModePress the 〈DRIVE〉 button Select the drive mode Setting the White Balance Icon Conditions White Balance Settings Photograph a white subject Custom White Balance SettingFrom 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 Check the display, then take the picture Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉 Focus the pictureAutomatic Depth-of-Field AE Select the exposure Setting Exposure Compensation Autoexposure Bracketing Canceling AEBFrom the menu, select AEB Set the AEB level AEB settings in 2/3-stop increments 〈 〉 modeAEB settings in 1/3-stop increments Compose the shot and take the picture AE Lock Select the self-timer Self-timer Operation Slip the eyepiece cover over Eyepiece Using the Eyepiece CoverRemove the eyecup Set the aperture value Set the Mode Dial to 〈 Set the shutter speed toBulb Exposures Press the shutter button down Fully again Mirror LockupPress the shutter button down fully Flash 4 Photography Using the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash in the Easy Shooting Zone Mode Sync shutter speed Aperture Value Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture SettingsBuilt-in Flash Range Flash Photography Using the Built-in Flash On/off Red-eye ReductionFrom the menu, select Red-eye FE Lock Place the center focusing point overMake 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 →99FE Flash Exposure Lock →99 Flash Exposure Compensation →99 Full Auto Flash Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting ModeMake 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 UnitsPC Terminal 100 About Dpof About Image Data Taken or Recorded by Other Devices Viewing a Single Image Viewing Recorded ImagesViewing the Index Display the index Jump Jumping to Another Image Viewing Enlarged ImagesChange the display area Images 103 Image Information Displayed During Play INFO. Turning the Information Display On and OffHistograms High Brightness Warning Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 105 Automated Playback of Recorded Images Auto playbackFrom the menu, select Auto playback Rotating an Image Go to Rotate modeRotate the image 106 Protecting an Image Open the Protect Settings screenProtect the image Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 107 Turn the 〈 〉 dial to select All…, then press the 〈 〉 button Erasing Images All Image EraseTurn the 〈 〉 dial to select OK, then press the 〈 〉 button 108 Press the 〈 Button Formatting the CF CardTurn the 〈 〉 dial to select OK Then press the 〈 〉 button 110 Precautions for Printing from DPOF-compatible DevicesPrint Order Selecting a Single Image Selecting Images for PrintingSelect the images Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 111 Select the print quantity Selecting All ImagesSelect 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 116 Connecting to a TVOpen the cover Connect the cable Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 117 Select C.Fn-13 Clean the imaging element Select 1 Enable8Finish cleaning 118 Menu Function 6 Settings Screen Description List of Menu Functions120 Menu Function Settings 121 122 Menu Function Settings 123 124 Custom Function SettingsFunc. No Select no Effects, remarks Menu Function Settings 125 Screen Setting or change126 Menu Function Settings 127 SET 128 Menu Function Settings 129 CF CompactFlash Card Aperture valueDepth of Field 130 131 ExposureFile Numbering and Folders ISO Speed FormatRed-eye Phenomenon Shutter Speed 133 Function Availability TableAF Modes and Drive Modes Exposure Warnings Mode Blinking warning Description Remarks134 Auto selection AF Manual selection AF Metering method 135 Program LineProgram Line Description Shutter speed readout Shutter Speed and Aperture Value ReadoutsAperture value readout 136 137 Error CodesMessage List Power Troubleshooting138 〈OFF〉 139 ShootingChecking and Handling Images 140 Major Accessories Sold Separately Remote Switch RS-80N3 Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3141 CF Card 142 System MapItems included with the Camera IFC-200 PCU 143 144 Major Specifications White Balance 145Viewfinder Exposure Control 146 147 CA-PS400 Compact Power AdapterCamera Body DR-400 DC Coupler 148 Index 115 149 150 151