Flash Exposure Compensation | Canon 9337B001, 30D28135, 30D1785

Using the Built-in Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation

The EOS D30 camera can adjust the level of the built-in flash or any EX-series Speedlite. The compensation amount can be up to ±2 stops in 1/2-stop increments. You cannot use flash exposure compensation in the Easy Shooting zone.

1 Press the 〈 〉 button. ( 6 )

Set the exposure compensation

2 amount.

● Set the Quick Control Dial Switch to 〈ON〉. ● Look at the LCD panel as you turn the

〈 〉 dial.

● The [+] side indicates positive compensation, and the [-] side indicates negative compensation.


Negative								Positive
Negative								Positive
compensation								compensation

● Once set, the exposure compensation amount remains in memory after the Main Switch is set to 〈OFF〉.

● To cancel, set the compensation amount to the 〈 〉 position.

The flash Exposure compensation function also operates when you use an EX-series Speedlite. If the camera and EX-series Speedlite are both set for exposure compensation, the EX-series Speedlite setting has priority and the camera setting does not function.

● You can set the camera to adjust exposure compensation in 1/3-stop increments. (C.Fn-4→124)

●You can also disable the Auto reduction of fill flash function. (C.Fn-10→126)

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Canon 9337B001, 30D28135, 30D1785 Flash Exposure Compensation, Press the 〈 〉 button Set the exposure compensation Amount

Contents

Page Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Canon product Check Your Accessories Canon Digital Solution Disk Adobe1Software Starter Guide !2Warranty Interface Cable Video Cable VC-100 Contents 130 Reference101 EOS D30 Safety Precautions Page Extended Storage Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Camera Precautions for Handling Lithium Backup Battery Quick Guide Check the image Set the Main Switch to Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉Open the CF card slot cover Insert the CF card Full → 42 Auto 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 Remove the cover Charging the Battery PackConnect the power cord Place the battery in the adapter Charging the Battery Pack Load the battery into the camera Inserting the Battery PackBattery Charge Remaining Icons Open the battery chamber cover Close the battery cover Removing the Battery PackOpen the battery cover Remove the battery pack Place the cord in the groove Using a Household Power SupplyConnect the DC coupler Detaching a Lens Mounting and Detaching a LensMounting a Lens Remove the CF card Inserting a CF CardRemoving a CF Card Open the cover Numbering Select the setting you wantFile Numbering System From Menu Select Shutter Button Main SwitchBasic Operation Just turn the 〈 〉 dial Using the Electronic DialsBasic Operations with the 〈 〉 Dial Press a button and turn the 〈 〉 dial About the LCD Monitor Exit the menu Menu Functions and SettingsDisplay the menu Select the menu item Menu item Menu Selections and Default SettingsColor Setting type Description Set the date and time Setting the Date and TimeFrom the Menu, select Date/Time Press the 〈 〉 button 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 Change the displayed image Check the Image in Play ModeCheck the Image Immediately View the 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 Erase the image Set the camera to Play modeSelect the image you want to Erase Open the Erase menu Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Close-Up Mode Sports Mode Night Scene Mode Advanced Operations Quality Icon Recording Quality SelectionFrom the menu, select Quality Set the quality Advanced Operations About ISO SpeedSelect ISO Speed Set the ISO speed 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 Partial Metering Center-weighted Averaging MeteringMetering Modes Evaluative Metering Size/Quality Selecting a Drive ModePress the 〈DRIVE〉 button Select the drive mode Setting the White Balance Icon Conditions White Balance Settings Select the image Custom White Balance SettingPhotograph a white subject From the menu, select Custom 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 Set the AEB level Canceling AEBAutoexposure Bracketing From the menu, select AEB 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 Flash Photography Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture SettingsMode Sync shutter speed Aperture Value Built-in Flash Range Using the Built-in Flash On/off Red-eye ReductionFrom the menu, select Red-eye Subject, and press Place the center focusing point overFE Lock Make sure the 〈 〉 icon Viewfinder is on Press the 〈 〉 button Set the exposure compensation Amount Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation →99 Wireless Multi-Light E-TTL Autoflash →99High-Speed Sync FP Flash →98 FE Flash Exposure Lock →99 Pilot lamp is on Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting ModeFull Auto Flash Make sure the 550EX Speedlite’s FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing High-Speed Sync FP Flash Modeling Flash Wireless Multi-Light/E-TTL Autoflash Photography 100 Using Non-Canon Flash UnitsSync Speed PC Terminal About Dpof About Image Data Taken or Recorded by Other Devices Display the index Viewing Recorded ImagesViewing a Single Image Viewing the Index Images 103 Viewing Enlarged ImagesJump Jumping to Another Image Change the display area High Brightness Warning INFO. Turning the Information Display On and OffImage Information Displayed During Play Histograms Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 105 Automated Playback of Recorded Images Auto playbackFrom the menu, select Auto playback 106 Go to Rotate modeRotating an Image Rotate the image Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 107 Open the Protect Settings screenProtecting an Image Protect the image 108 Erasing Images All Image EraseTurn the 〈 〉 dial to select All…, then press the 〈 〉 button Turn the 〈 〉 dial to select OK, then press the 〈 〉 button Then press the 〈 〉 button Formatting the CF CardPress the 〈 Button Turn the 〈 〉 dial to select OK 110 Precautions for Printing from DPOF-compatible DevicesPrint Order Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 111 Selecting Images for PrintingSelecting a Single Image Select the images 112 Selecting All ImagesSelect the print quantity Select Mark all 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-13 118 Select 1 EnableClean the imaging element 8Finish cleaning Menu Function 6 Settings Screen Description List of Menu Functions120 Menu Function Settings 121 122 Menu Function Settings 123 Select no Custom Function Settings124 Func. No Effects, remarks Menu Function Settings 125 Screen Setting or change126 Menu Function Settings 127 SET 128 Menu Function Settings 129 130 Aperture valueCF CompactFlash Card Depth of Field 131 ExposureFile Numbering and Folders Shutter Speed FormatISO Speed Red-eye Phenomenon 133 Function Availability TableAF Modes and Drive Modes Auto selection AF Manual selection AF Metering method Mode Blinking warning Description RemarksExposure Warnings 134 135 Program LineProgram Line Description 136 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value ReadoutsShutter speed readout Aperture value readout 137 Error CodesMessage List 〈OFF〉 TroubleshootingPower 138 139 ShootingChecking and Handling Images 140 Major Accessories Sold Separately CF Card Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3Remote Switch RS-80N3 141 142 System MapItems included with the Camera IFC-200 PCU 143 144 Major Specifications Exposure Control 145White Balance Viewfinder 146 DR-400 DC Coupler CA-PS400 Compact Power Adapter147 Camera Body 148 Index 115 149 150 151