Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides
Your camera includes two manuals: the EOS D30 Camera Users Guide and the Software Starter Guide.
EOS D30 Camera Users Guide (This Document)
Prepare your camera for use
2 Start taking pictures 3

Check your pictures

Software Starter Guide
Install the software from the
Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk

2 Connect your camera

to a computer
Load your images onto the computer

4 Process the images

with the software
Thank you for purchasing this Canon product
The Canon EOS D30 is a high-quality, high-precision, digital single-lens reflex camera with a CMOS sensor that has a total pixel count of 3.25 million pixels. This camera provides a full range of imaging options and functions ideal for every photographic use, from easy, fully automatic shots for first-time users to applications for experienced photographers. A CompactFlash card* (CF card Type 1, 2) is used as the recording media. Before you use your EOS D30, be sure to read this users guide with your camera on hand. This will help you become more familiar with your camera, and learn how to operate it properly.
* We strongly recommend that you use a Canon CF card.

Introduction

Test Shots and Warranty of Photographic Images
Before taking important pictures, we would strongly recommend that you first shoot several trial images to make sure you are operating the camera correctly. Please note that the manufacturer is not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of the EOS D30 camera or recording media (CF card) that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or transferred to a computer.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that your Canon EOS D30 camera is intended for personal use and should never be used in a way that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that photographing performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties may contravene copyright or other legal rights, even if the photograph was taken for personal use. q q q q Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon, Inc. Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. IBM PC/AT series computers are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) in the U.S.A. q Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computers (U.S.A.), registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. q Other corporate and product names used in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective corporations.

Check Your Accessories

Before using your camera, make sure you have all the accessories shown on this and the following page. If any are missing, contact the store where you purchased your camera.

q EOS D30 Camera

w Strap (with eyepiece cover)

e Battery Pack BP-511

r Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400

t DC Coupler DR-400

y CompactFlash Card FC-16M
u Interface Cable IFC-200 PCU

i Video Cable VC-100

o Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk, Adobe Photoshop LE Disk
!0 EOS D30 Camera Users Guide (this document)

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English INSTR Edition UCTIO NS
!1 Software Starter Guide

!2 Warranty

Contents
Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides..2 Check Your Accessories..4 Precautions for Handling..12 Quick Guide..14 Nomenclature..16 Conventions Used in This Manual.22 Sports Mode..51 Night Scene Mode..52

3 Advanced Operations.53

Quality Selection..54 About ISO Speed..55 Selecting Parameters..56 Parameters..57 AF Mode Selection..58 One-Shot AF for Still Subjects.59 AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects.60 AI Focus AF...60 Focusing Point Selection..61 Focusing On an Off-Center Subject.62 Problem Subjects for Autofocusing.63 Manual Focus.63 INFO. Checking Camera Settings..64 Selecting a Metering Mode..65 Metering Modes..66 Selecting a Drive Mode..67 Setting the White Balance..68 White Balance Settings..69 Custom White Balance Setting.70 Program AE...72 Shutter Speed-Priority AE.74 Aperture-Priority AE..76 Checking the Depth of Field..77 Manual Exposure..78 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE..80 Setting Exposure Compensation.81 Autoexposure Bracketing.82 AE Lock...84 Self-timer Operation..85 Using the Eyepiece Cover.86 Bulb Exposures..87 Mirror Lockup..88

1 Before You Begin.23

Replacing the Backup Battery..24 Charging the Battery Pack..25 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack.27 Inserting the Battery Pack.27 Removing the Battery Pack..28 Using a Household Power Supply.29 Mounting and Detaching a Lens.30 Mounting a Lens..30 Detaching a Lens..30 Inserting a CF Card..31 Removing a CF Card..31 File Numbering System.32 Basic Operation..33 Main Switch..33 Shutter Button..33 Using the Electronic Dials..34 About the LCD Monitor..35 Menu Functions and Settings.36 Setting the Date and Time..38 Dioptric Adjustment in the Viewfinder.40 Holding the Camera..40

Insert the battery pack.

Open the battery chamber cover and slide the battery pack into position until it locks into place. Press the cover closed until it clicks shut. (27)

Mount the lens.

Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram until it clicks into place. (30)
Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF.

Focus on the subject.

Look through the viewfinder and place the AF frame over the subject. Then press the shutter button down halfway to focus. (33) q In low-light conditions or backlit daylight conditions, the built-in flash fires automatically. (90)

Take the shot.

Press the shutter button down fully. (33)
Open the CF card slot cover.
Slide the cover in the direction shown by the arrow, then open it. (31)

Insert the CF card.

Insert the CF card, then close the cover. (31)
Set the Main Switch to ON.
Set the Mode Dial to (Full Auto).

Check the image.

The image is displayed for approximately 2 seconds after the shot. (44)
q To check other images you have taken, see Check the Image Immediately (44) and Viewing Recorded Images (102). q To erase images you have taken, see Erasing a Recorded Image (Single Image Erase) (47).

Nomenclature

DRIVE Drive mode button (67) Metering mode button/ Flash exposure compensation button (65, 95) LCD panel (18) Main dial (34) Shutter button (33) Flash button (90) Mode dial (20) AF AF mode/WB button (58, 70) WB Lens mount index (30) Built-in flash (90) Hot shoe (96)

Strap eyelet (23)

Grip (Battery chamber)
Expansion electronics cover (116) Lens release button (30)
DC coupler cord channel (29) Red-eye reduction lamp(93) AF-assist light emitter (43) Self-timer operating display (85)
Remote control terminal PC terminal (100) Depth-of-field preview button (77, 99) Locking pins Lens mount

Reflex mirror (88, 117)

Electrical contacts (13)
Inside the expansion electronics cover

When you are taking pictures, turn the dial while watching the viewfinder display or LCD panel. When you are making selections and settings from the LCD monitor, turn the dial while watching the LCD monitor.
q When you are taking pictures, use the dial to set the exposure compensation and manual aperture value. q When using the LCD monitor, use the dial to review and select the recorded image and select menu functions.

About the LCD Monitor

You can use the LCD monitor on the back of the camera to review and select images, as well as select and set menu functions.
You cannot use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder while taking pictures. You can use the dial when you are using the LCD monitor, regardless of whether the Quick Control Dial Switch is set to OFF.
Menu Functions and Settings
The Canon EOS D30 uses menu functions to set functions such as the quality, the date and time, and Custom Function settings. To use the menu functions, look at the LCD monitor and use the MENU button, dial and button as shown below.

MENU button

LCD monitor

dial button

1. Display the menu. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the button again to clear the screen.
2. Select the menu item. Turn the dial to select the desired item.
move the frame up move the frame down
3. Display the options for the item and make your selection. Press the button to display the options list, then turn the dial to select the desired option.
4. Make the setting. Press the button.
5. Exit the menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. q When the menu is displayed, you can take pictures immediately by pressing the shutter button down. q You can finish making a setting by pressing the shutter button down halfway. q You can cycle through menu items and options lists. q You can select the display language from three other languages besides English. (122) q If you press the JUMP button while the menu screen is displayed, you can move to the top item in the recording, playback and setup sub-menus in that order, each time you press this button.
Menu Selections and Default Settings

From the Menu, select [Review time].
q Press the MENU button. q Turn the dial to select [Review time], then press the button.

Set the review time.

q Turn the dial to select the review time you want, then press the button. The setting is entered, and the display returns to the menu. q Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the menu.
q When this function is set to [Hold], the image is displayed until you press the shutter button down halfway. Note however that the camera power will turn off automatically when the Auto power off time setting is reached (33, 121). q The [Review time] setting is valid when the [Review] feature is set to [On] or [On (Info)].
Erasing a Recorded Image (Single Image Erase)
Set the camera to Play mode.
q Press the button to enter Play mode. The most recent image appears.
Select the image you want to erase.
q Turn the dial to select the image you want to erase.

Open the Erase menu.

q Press the button. The Erase menu appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor.

Erase the image.

q Turn the press the dial to select [Erase], then button.
The access lamp blinks and the image is erased.
You cannot recover an image once you have erased it. Make sure you no longer want an image before erasing it. q You can protect images (107) to prevent them from being erased accidentally. q To erase all images recorded on the CF card, see Erasing Images (All Image Erase) (108).

Portrait Mode

This mode blurs the background to make the subject stand out.
q The way you take pictures is the same as in (Full Auto) mode. (42) The AF mode is automatically set to ONE SHOT, the drive mode to , and the metering mode to . The Quality setting is automatically set to Large/Fine (2160 1440).
q Head-and-shoulder shots give the best background blur effect. Also, the farther the subject is from the background, the more blurred the background will appear. q Use a telephoto lens to blur the background even more. If you use a zoom lens, its longest focal length is the most effective (for example, a 24-85mm lens set to 85 mm).

Landscape Mode

This mode is for sweeping scenery, sunsets, etc.
. 2 Simple Picture Taking

About ISO Speed

ISO speed is an index number representing the photosensitivity of silver-halide film. Digital cameras do not use film, but their photosensitivity is commonly described in terms of ISO equivalent speed settings. (132) The higher the number, the greater the sensitivity. Higher speeds are better for taking pictures of moving subjects or in dim light, but the pictures will also contain more noise and so will be less sharp. Conversely, lower speeds are less suited to moving subjects or dim conditions, but produce sharper, more detailed images. The Canon EOS D30 provides ISO-equivalent speed settings from ISO 100 to ISO 1600, in one-step increments.

Select [ISO Speed].

q Press the MENU button. q Turn the dial to select [ISO Speed], then press the button.

3 Advanced Operations

Set the ISO speed.
q Turn the dial to select the desired ISO speed, then press the button. The selected ISO speed is entered, and the screen returns to the Menu. q Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the Menu.
You can set the ISO speed by pressing the button and turning the dial as you look at the LCD panel. (C.Fn-12-2 128)

Selecting Parameters

In addition to the standard parameters automatically applied by the camera for processing images recorded, you can register up to three sets of your own parameters. Parameter settings are made using a computer and the software supplied with your EOS D30 camera, and stored in the camera by connecting the computer and camera with the proper interface cable provided with the camera. For instructions on setting parameters with the software supplied with the EOS D30, as well as registering parameters in the camera and on connecting your camera to a computer, see the Software Starter Guide. Note that if no custom parameters are set or stored using this function, this item will not appear on the menu.
From the menu, select [Parameters].
q Press the MENU button. q Turn the dial to select [Parameters], then press the button. The LCD monitor displays the available parameters.
Set the parameters you want.
q Turn the dial to select the parameters, then press the button. The selected parameters are entered, and the screen returns to the menu. q Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the menu.
You can set the parameters by pressing the button and turning the or dial as you look at the LCD panel. However if no parameters have been registered, the message is displayed on the LCD panel and you cannot set the parameters. (C.Fn-12-3 128)

Parameters

The camera can store up to three sets of parameters, each a combination of settings for Contrast, Sharpness, and Color Saturation. For details, see the Software Starter Guide.

Select a focusing point.

q Place the focusing point over the subject and press the shutter button down halfway.
Hold the shutter button down halfway and recompose the picture. Take the picture.
You can also use the Focus lock function in the Easy Shooting zone (except for mode), starting from step 2.
For best results, use the combination of One-shot AF with AE lock applied on the focusing point where focus is achieved, and evaluative metering.
Problem Subjects for Autofocusing
The EOS D30 has a precision AF system that can focus on most subjects. However, it may not be able to focus on subjects (in-focus indicator q blinks) in particular conditions such as the following: Difficult-to-Focus Subjects q Very low-contrast subjects, such as a blue sky or single-color wall q Subjects in very dark locations q Extremely backlit or reflective subjects, such as a shiny new car q Overlapping nearby and distant objects, such as cage bars and the animal inside the cage In such cases, use one of the following procedures: (1) Focus on an object that is at the same distance as the desired subject, apply Focus Lock, then recompose the picture. (2) Set the lens focus mode switch to MF (or M on older lenses), and focus manually.

Manual Focus

Set the lens focus mode switch to MF (or M on older lenses).
The icon appears on the LCD panel.
q Turn the manual focusing ring on the lens until the subject appears sharp in the viewfinder.
If you press and hold the shutter button down halfway as you focus manually, you will see the focusing point where the subject is focused, and the in-focus indicator q will light.
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)

q Compose the picture, then press the shutter button down fully.
Differences Between Program AE Mode Mode

and Full Auto

q (Program AE) and (Full Auto) mode are alike in that both automatically determine the shutter speed and aperture values. q The following functions can be used in mode but not in mode. q q q q q q q q Manual focusing point selection Metering mode selection Drive mode selection Program shift AE lock with button Exposure compensation Autoexposure bracketing (AEB) Custom functions q Built-in flash firing manually/firing prohibited q Flash exposure compensation q Special features with EX-series Speedlites - High-speed sync (FP Flash) with selected EX-series Speedlites - FE lock - Fill flash control - FEB - 2nd-curtain sync - Modeling flash - E-TTL wireless autoflash

Shifting the Program

In Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and aperture value combination (program) set by the camera while maintaining the same exposure value. This is called shifting the program. To do this, press the shutter button down halfway, then turn the dial until the shutter speed or aperture value you want is displayed. q Once you take a picture with the shifted program, the shifted program is canceled automatically and the original program is restored. q If you are using a flash, you cannot shift the program.
Shutter Speed-Priority AE
In this mode, you set the shutter speed, and the camera automatically sets the aperture value to suit the brightness of the subject. This is called Shutter Speed-Priority AE. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject, and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion. * stands for time value.

Fast shutter speed

Slow shutter speed

Set the shutter speed.

q Turn the dial.
q Press the shutter button down halfway. The aperture value is determined automatically.
Check the display, then take the picture.
q If the aperture value is not blinking, the exposure is correct. q Compose the picture, then press the shutter button down fully.
Shutter Speed Priority AE
q At shutter speeds slower than one second, the release time lag (between the time the shutter button is pressed completely and the start of the exposure) is approximately 1 second. The release time will be a little longer when the drive mode is continuous shooting, even if the shutter speed is faster than one second. In this case, hold the shutter button down until the pictures have been taken. q If the smallest aperture value (the maximum open aperture) for the lens you are using blinks, the scene is too dark. Turn the dial to a slower shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking. q If the largest aperture value (the minimum aperture) for the lens you are using blinks, the scene is too bright. Turn the dial to a faster shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking.

q If the aperture value is not blinking, the exposure is correct. q 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 flash. (Program AE) mode with
Setting Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter the cameras standard exposure setting to make the picture brighter (overexposure) or darker (underexposure). Exposure compensation can be set up to 2 stops, in 1/2-stop increments.
Set the Quick Control Dial switch to ON. Focus on the subject, then check the exposure level.
q Press the shutter button down halfway and check the display. ( 4 )

Select the exposure.

q Turn the dial. q Turn the dial while pressing the shutter button down halfway, or within ( 4 ) seconds of pressing the shutter button down halfway. q Positions on the [+] side indicate overexposure, and positions on the [-] side indicate underexposure.

Overexposure

Underexposure
q Once set, the exposure compensation remains in memory after the Main Switch is set to OFF. q To cancel exposure compensation, return the compensation setting to the standard exposure position .
q To prevent the dial from turning inadvertently and changing the exposure compensation, enter the setting and then set the Quick Control Dial switch to OFF. q In M (Manual) mode, because you determine the exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture) yourself, the exposure compensation function does not operate. You can set the camera so that you can set the exposure compensation amount in 1/3-stop increments. (C.Fn-4 124)

Autoexposure Bracketing

When using autoexposure bracketing, the camera automatically changes the exposure level within the set range (up to 2 stops in 1/2-stop increments) for three successive frames. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). The three bracketed shots are exposed in the selected drive mode (67) in the following order: correct exposure, underexposure, and overexposure.

Correct exposure (0)

Underexposure (-1.0)

Overexposure (+1.0)

:Correct exposure :Underexposure
From the menu, select [AEB].
q Press the MENU button. q Turn the dial to select [AEB], then press the button.

Set the AEB level.

q Turn the dial to set the AEB level you want, then press the button. q The AEB setting is entered, and the display returns to the Menu. q Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the menu.

Auto Exposure is a function that calculates the exposure automatically. The camera has a builtin exposure meter that automatically determines the correct exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture value).
Auto Focus is a function that focuses the camera automatically.

Aperture value

The lens aperture opens and closes to control the amount of light that reaches the imaging element. The aperture value (or f-number) is equal to the focal length divided by the aperture diameter. The aperture value is displayed on the cameras LCD panel and in the viewfinder, and ranges from 1.0 to 91, depending on the particular lens mounted on the camera.

CF (CompactFlash) Card

CompactFlash card is the storage media used to record photo images taken by the EOS D30.

Depth of Field

When a subject is in focus, a distance in front of and behind the subject is also in focus. This is called the depth of field. The greater the aperture value (that is, the smaller the aperture), the broader the depth of the field. This is called a deeper depth of field. Conversely, the smaller the aperture value (larger aperture), the narrower the depth of field, called a shallower depth of field.
The depth of field is affected as described below:
q A smaller aperture (larger aperture value) increases the depth of field. Thus, reducing the aperture provides a deeper depth of field. w At a given subject distance and aperture value, a lens with a shorter focal length increases the depth of field. Thus, a wide-angle lens gives a deeper depth of field than does a telephoto lens. e At a given aperture value, a greater distance between the camera and subject increases the depth of field. r When the optimum focus is on the subject, the depth of field behind the point of optimum focus is longer than the depth of field in front of the point of optimum focus. The depth of field is normally twice as deep behind the subject as before the subject (see illustration).
Depth of field Point of optimum focus
Aperture value set to f/22
Aperture value set to f/2
Digital Print Order Format is a standard format for ordering prints of digital camera images from photo lab printing services, as well as printing from household printers. The Canon EOS D30 is DPOF-compatible. You can specify printing from the camera itself and store the order information on the CF card. Photo printing services or household printers using the DPOF format can then produce prints easily using that information.

Exposure

Exposure refers to the amount of light striking the imaging element to produce a photograph. The amount of light appropriate for the ISO speed is called the correct exposure. The correct exposure is adjusted by changing the combination of the shutter speed and aperture value.

File Numbering and Folders
The pictures you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001-9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each. Each folder is numbered from 100 to 998 and recorded on the CF card. Because pictures taken using continuous shooting must ~ be stored in the same folder, there may in some cases be 0100 more than 101 images in a folder. Folders with 99 as their ~ last two digits are not created. 0200 Images stored in formats other than RAW format have the file name Img_ and the extension jpg, and images stored in RAW format have the file name CRW_ and the extension ~ crw. Images with the extension thm are thumbnail 9900 images for index display.

7 REFERENCE

Example:

Img_0001.jpg

Extension

File name

File number

Format

Formatting a CF card is the process of preparing the CF card to store image data. Be careful when formatting a CF card, because the formatting process erases all data stored on the card.

ISO Speed

An index number representing the photosensitivity of silver-halide photo film. This sensitivity standard is determined by the International Standards Organization (ISO), and is normally written as ISO 100, etc. The higher the ISO speed, the greater the sensitivity to light. Digital cameras use ISO speeds based on silver-halide photography.
Joint Photographic Experts Group is a file format for compressing and storing color images. The compression ratio can vary, but higher compression results in greater image degradation when the file is expanded (restored).

Red-eye Phenomenon

In a relatively dark room, where subjects pupils are dilated, the light from a camera flash passes through the pupil, is reflected by the retina, and causes the subjects pupils to appear red. Red-eye is particularly prevalent when the flash is close to the optical axis of the lens. Use the following procedure to minimize red-eye: q Shoot with the Red-eye reduction function turned on. (The red-eye reduction lamp lights before the picture is taken, causing the pupils to contract and thus minimizing red-eye.) w Shoot with an EX-series Speedlite. (The light reflected from the flash will not be directed along the optical axis of the lens, thus minimizing red-eye.) e Shoot from as close as possible (same effect as w).

Shutter Speed

The cameras shutter opens for a variable length of time to control the amount of light that reaches the imaging element. This length of time is called the shutter speed.

Function Availability Table

AF Mode Dial

ONE SHOT AI SERVO AI FOCUS
: Automatic setting : Selection possible

Focusing point selection

Auto Manual

Single

Metering mode
Partial Centerweighted averaging

Continuous Evaluative

Built-in flash Mode Dial
Auto Manual Red-eye reduction

White balance

Image size

Large Small

Compression

AF Modes and Drive Modes

Drive mode ONE SHOT AF
Shutter cannot be released until focus is achieved. When focus is achieved, AF is locked. In evaluative metering mode, the exposure (set just before the picture is taken) is also locked. The above conditions apply during continuous shooting. (in Large format, approximately 3 images per second to a maximum of 8 images.)

AI Servo AF

Autofocus tracks the moving subject, and the exposure is set when the picture is taken. The above conditions apply during continuous shooting. (in Large format, approximately 2.5 images per second, up to a maximum of 8 images.)
Automatically switches between ONE SHOT AF and AI Servo AF according to the subject.

Continuous

Exposure Warnings
Mode Blinking warning Description

Subject is too dark.

Remarks

Use flash.

Subject is too bright.
Use a neutral density filter.
Picture will be underexposed. Turn the dial to a slower shutter speed. Picture will be overexposed. Turn the dial to a faster shutter speed.
Picture will be underexposed. Turn the dial to a smaller aperture value. Picture will be overexposed. Turn the dial to a larger aperture value.
The desired depth of field 1) Move farther from the cannot be obtained. subject and try again. 2) If using a zoom lens, use the shortest focal length. Use a flash (the result will Subject is too dark. be the same as using Program AE ). Use a neutral density filter. Subject is too bright.
The warnings shown are examples using a lens with a minimum aperture value of f/3.5, and a maximum aperture value of f/22. Actual maximum and minimum aperture values will depend on the particular lens you use.

AE Lock Effects for Combinations of Focusing Point Selection and Metering Method
(when using a mode in the Creative zone)
Focusing point selection Metering method Evaluative metering Partial metering Center-weighted averaging
Auto selection AF AE lock applied to the metered value at the active focusing point.
Manual selection AF AE lock applied to the metered value at the selected focusing point.
AE lock applied to the metered value at the center focusing point.

Program Line

The following program line applies when the camera is in Program AE mode. Lens
EF50mm F1.4 USM EF2485mm F3.54.5 USM WIDE24mm EF2485mm F3.54.5 USM TELE85mm

IS O 16

5 EV 30

5.2.1.4

Aperture value (f-no.)

1.2000 4000

Shutter speed

Program Line Description

The lower horizontal axis represents the shutter speed, and the right-hand vertical axis represents the aperture value. The combinations of shutter speed and aperture value automatically determined by Program AE are shown as colored lines with respect to the subject brightness (Exposure Value) gradations on the left and top edges of the graph. Example: Using an EF50 F1.4 USM lens with a subject brightness of EV12, the point where the diagonal line from EV12 (on the top edge) intersects the Program AE line represents the corresponding shutter speed (1/350 second) and aperture value (f/3.5) that the program sets automatically. The diagonal arrowed lines at the upper left indicate the metering range for the indicated ISO speed.
Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Readouts

Shutter speed readout

The shutter speed is normally displayed in 1/2-stop increments. Numbers from 4000 to 4 denote the denominator of the shutter speed fraction: for example, 125 is 1/125 seconds. In addition, 0"3 is 0.3 seconds, and 15" is 15 seconds.

Aperture value readout

The aperture value is normally displayed in 1/2-stop increments. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture opening. The range of aperture values (f-numbers) displayed depends on the lens used.
1/2-stop increments Shutter speed Aperture value 1/3-stop increments Shutter speed Aperture value
The shutter speed and aperture value can be set in 1/3-stop increments. (C.Fn-4124)

Error Codes

When a camera error occurs, an error code (Err xx) appears on the LCD panel. When this happens, set the Main Switch to OFF and then set it to ON again. If an error code is displayed frequently, this indicates that a malfunction has occurred. Make a note of the error code and contact your nearest Canon Service Center (see back cover). If an error code is displayed after you take a picture, the picture may not have been recorded. Press the play button and review the image.

Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15

Strap Angle Finder C

Eyepiece Cover
Lithium Backup Battery CR2025 type DC Coupler DR-400 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400

EF Lens

Wireless Controller LC-4

CF Cards CF Card Reader

Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Adobe Photoshop LE Disk
PC Card Slot Printer or Modem Port DIN-8 Pin Connector USB Port Interface Cable IFC-200 PCU Macintosh Computer
PC Card Slot Parallel Port USB Port PC/AT Compatible Computer
Video Cable VC-100 TV/Video

Major Specifications

Type.Single-lens reflex AE-AF digital camera with built-in flash and focal plane shutter (vertical travel), 36-bit full color (RGB each 12-bit), single-shot CMOS direct imaging sensor Picture size.22.7 15.1 mm (0.89 0.59 in) Compatible lenses.Canon EF lens group Lens mount..Canon EF mount Lens focal length.Approx. 1.6 indicated lens focal length

Imaging element

Type.High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor. Effective sensor size.22.7 15.1 mm (0.89 0.59 in) (Advanced Photo System C print type equivalent) Pixel count.Total: approx. 3.25 million pixels (2226 1460) Effective: approx. 3.11 million pixels (2160 1440) Aspect ratio..2 : 3 Color filter method.Primary color filter Low-pass filter.Positioned on front surface of imaging element, non-removable

LCD Monitor

Type.TFT-type color LCD monitor Picture size.1.8-inch Pixel count.Approx. 114,000 pixels Brightness adjustment.2 levels: Standard or Bright (select by menu function)

Recording Method

Recording Recording Recording Recording media.CF card (Type 1 or 2) format type.Design rule for Camera File System formats.JPEG, RAW capacity.q Large/Fine:10, w Large/Normal:21, e Small/Fine:22, r Small/Normal:40, RAW:3 (with 16-Mbyte CF card) Parameters.Standard parameters plus three types of custom parameters selected by the user.

Auto Focus

AF Type.multi-BASIS TTL-CT-SIR type (TTL secondary image registration) Focusing points.3-point (| + |) AF working range.EV2 to EV18 (ISO 100) Focusing point selection..q Automatic selection by camera, w Manual 1-point selection
Focusing modes..q One-shot AF: AF locks when focus is achieved. Shutter can be released only when focus is achieved. w AI servo AF: Tracks subject movement until the actual start of metering; includes predictive function; shutter can be released anytime regardless of focus (predictive drive has priority in continuous shooting), indicator blinks at 8 Hz if focus fails. e AI focus AF: Automatically switches between One-shot AF mode and AI Servo AF. r Manual focus: When focusing mode switch on lens is set to MF (or M), manual focusing ring can be used. AF-assist light.Lamp illumination type. Built-in AF-assist light emitted automatically according to conditions. Effective distance: approx. 3.8 m (12.5 ft.) from center of viewfinder

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Canon EOS 30D Digital SLR Camera Review
The Canon EOS 30D has the perfect price point and features including excellent image quality to become the favorite Digital SLR for a significant number of photographers amateur and professional alike. An incremental upgrade from the hugely popular Canon EOS 20D, the 30D is destined to capture a great number of our generation's images. With the Canon EOS 30D, Canon has "Targeted at an increasingly discerning population of serious creative photographers." The Digital SLR market is exploding - by 120% in Western Europe in the last 12 months (according to Canon). Canon owns a signification market share in this rapidly growing sector. A rapidly expanding population of serious and semi-commercial creative photographers is helping drive EOS growth, said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. As well as putting many high-end pro features into their hands, the EOS 30D becomes a launching pad into the worlds most comprehensive interchangeable lens system and huge range of flash units and accessories.
The Canon EOS 30D is shown above (and from above) with a Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens mounted. According to Canon, the 20D ". was number 1 in its category virtually from start to finish over its 18-month market life, an outstanding accomplishment for any digital SLR in this highly competitive time. Its biggest rivals turned out to be other EOS cameras, first the Digital Rebel XT, which was priced below it, and then the more expensive EOS 5D." Now the 30D looks to take the place of this extremely successful Digital SLR body. The Canon EOS 30D shares many of the 20D's excellent specs and features including the same 8.2 MP CMOS sensor, DIGIC II Image processor, 5 fps fast continuous shooting, highprecision 9 point AF (Auto Focus) system, viewfinder and a durable magnesium alloy body. These are the same core components that delivered the excellent performance from and image quality of the EOS 20D. And the Canon EOS 30D is in fact delivering the exceptional image quality I have come to expect from Canon's latest generation DSLRs. I'm still looking for something of significance to complain about - maybe I can re-use the not-so-good auto white balance under incandescentonly lighting complaint. Sharing the 20D's sensor means also sharing its 1.6x Field of View Crop Factor (FOVCF). This factor enables the Canon EOS 30D to utilize the Canon EF-S Lenses including the announced-atthe-same-time Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens. Be sure to read the FOVCF page for more information on the advantages/disadvantages of the 30D's 1.6x sensor. The following table illustrates sensor and viewfinder differences across the recent Canon Digital SLR models.
Model Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel Canon EOS 10D Canon EOS 20D Canon EOS 30D Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS 1D Mark II Canon EOS 1D Mark II N Canon EOS 1DS Mark II FOVCF Sensor 1.6x 1.6x 1.6x 1.6x 1.0x 1.3x 1.3x 1.0x 22.7 x 15.1mm 22.2 x 14.8mm 22.7 x 15.1mm 22.5 x 15.0mm 22.5 x 15.0mm 35.8 x 23.9mm 28.7 x 19.1mm 28.7 x 19.1mm 36.0 x 24.0mm Pixel Size Pixels/Megapixels 7.4m 6.4m 7.4m 6.4m 6.4m 8.2m 8.2m 8.2m 7.2m 3088 x x x x x x x x x 3328 Viewfinder 95% 95% 95% 95% 95% 96%
6.3.80x 8.0.80x 6.3.88x 8.2.90x 8.2.90x 12.8.71x
Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT 1.6x
8.2.72x 100% 8.2.72x 100% 16.6.70x 100%
The Canon EOS 30D utilizes Canon's latest 2.5-inch LCD monitor featuring 230,000 pixels, a much wider viewing angle and substantially improved visibility compared to its predecessor. The viewing angle has gone from 40 left/right of perpendicular and from 20 above/60 below to 170 total and evenly in both directions. This makes viewing position less critical - it is easier to show friends and clients images directly on the LCD. At the factory-set middle brightness setting, images are very hard to see in bright sunlight. Canon has been using this LCD on the Canon EOS 5D and the Canon EOS 1D Mark II N. I like it - this is a nice upgrade.
Other 30D LCD-related improvements include. An improved jump function (jump by 100). The info screen has been enhanced with a new, switchable RGB histogram and now includes the image file size. No longer on the info screen are the AEB setting, processing parameters and image confirmation time. Image zoom is now available during image review. What I
would like to see, however, is a single button press to Zoom-To-100% at the location of the active AF point. One last LCD-related addition function - A new in-camera-software-only auto image rotation now exists on the Canon EOS 30D. In addition to auto rotate on/off, the 30D can display auto rotated but vertically taken shots in non-rotated orientation on the LCD to make better use of the display. In other words, If you take a portrait-oriented shot with this new option enabled, The picture will fill the LCD and be upright when the camera is in the same orientation as the shot was taken in. Compatible software applications will display auto rotated shots in the proper orientation once transferred to a computer. I like this feature - I expect to see in all subsequently released Canon Digital SLRs. The Canon EOS 30D provides more granularity in ISO settings by allowing 1/3-stop increments (vs. 1 stop increments in the 20D - from 100 to 1600 with ISO 3200 available. The ISO setting is now visible in the viewfinder while the ISO speed button is pressed. Both are nice improvements. An additional metering mode is now provided. The Canon EOS 30D shares the spot metering capabilities of the EOS-1 Series and EOS 5D. This is a very useful upgrade in my opinion - and leaves one less differentiator between the 30D and the more expensive bodies. The Canon EOS 30D incorporates Canon's Picture Style controls - just like Canon's other recently-released DSLRs. Canon has made a lot of talk about Picture Styles but I personally don't find them very useful. I select Neutral and adjust my settings during post-processing. But, everyone is different - and apparently many like this simple-to-use feature (or at least Canon thinks so). Users intending to do no post-processing may want to select the "Standard" style. What I do like is that Canon is standardizing the imaging parameters across its DSLR line. With reduced energy consumption, the 30D should be good for roughly 10% more shots per battery charge. I was seeing approximately 600 shots from a fully-charged BP-511A on the 20D, so the 30D should deliver in the upper 600 range from the same battery. My battery is still showing full charge with over 400 shots on it. Also good is a new 4-step battery level display.

The Canon EOS 30D is shown above with a Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens mounted. Like the 5D, the Canon EOS 30D has a professional-grade shutter rated to approximately 100,000 cycles. While most 20Ds will not see the 50,000 shutter actuations its shutter is rated for, serious amateurs and pros will appreciate the double-length rated shutter life on the 30D. By the way, this is referring to the expected life of the shutter only - the shutter can be replaced by Canon Service. While still able to shoot at a fast 5 fps rate, the Canon EOS 30D is also switchable to a lowspeed 3 fps continuous shooting rate. The 30D can also shoot at rated speed with non-USM (Ultrasonic Motor) lenses while the 20D fell back to 3.5 fps when using these. A larger buffer is very welcomed by most (especially sports shooters). Compare.
Model Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT Canon EOS 20D Canon EOS 30D Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS 1D Mark II N Canon EOS 1DS Mark II
fps 3.0 5.0 5.0 3.0 8.5 4.0

Max JPG Max RAW 22 11

Those shooting in quiet venues such as weddings will like the Canon EOS 30D's quieter shutter sound. The 20D shutter has a "CLACK" sound to it whereas the 30D has a more subtle sound. You can Listen to the 30D's shutter sound and frame rate compared to the 20D and the Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT.
Canon EOS 30D 5 fps Burst Canon EOS 20D 5 fps Burst Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT 3 fps Burst Canon EOS 30D Single Shot Canon EOS 20D Single Shot Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT Single Shot
It seems like the 20D powers on immediately, but the Canon EOS 30D is.05 seconds faster with a 0.15-second startup time. To wake the 30D on from Auto Power Off mode, pressing the Playback button, the Menu button or the AE Lock button will now also perform this task just as pressing the shutter button halfway did and still does. "The multicontrollers operation and diagonal scrolling have been improved with new firmware and a re-shaped controller" on the [Canon EOS 30D]. I think the joystick-like multicontroller on the 20D was a great idea, but I found it an effort to use properly. The results of this improvement are nice - I find the multicontroller easier to use - or I'm just getting more competent. Uses for the multicontroller include AF point selection - push the multicontroller in the direction you want the active AF point to move or press the multicontroller to select the center AF point. In addition, the multicontroller is used to navigate zoomed images in review mode. Maybe Canon should add some games to use the multicontroller with. The Canon EOS 30D features improved folder management with up to 9,999 images in each folder and file numbering with manual reset. Manual reset could be performed in the past, but required a procedure that included switching continuous numbering off and back on again. Depending on how you are transferring the files to a computer, the increase in shots per folder may be greatly appreciated. The Canon EOS 30D has one new custom function - C.Fn-17, "Magnified View". With CF 17 set to 0, the 30D functions like the 20D - image zoom is only available during image playback. Set to 1, image zoom is available during image review immediately after the shot (Hold the infamous "Print" button and press "+"). The downside to this mode is that the AF Selector and AE Lock buttons are not available for their shooting tasks. A new Custom Function 02 setting provides auto noise reduction for long exposures. You can read more about this in the Canon EOS 30D white paper linked at the end of this review. Like the 5D and 1-Series cameras, the Canon EOS 30D retains AE/AF lock in One Shot mode until the shutter release is allowed to return completely. Subsequent shots using the same AE and AF settings can be taken by allowing the shutter release to travel half way up and then depressing the shutter release again. The Canon EOS 30D incorporates some physical design changes in addition to the larger LCD ". to move the EOS 30D in the direction of the EOS 5D." "Shapes around the flash head and lens mount have been changed subtly to suggest Canons upper-range models. The mode dial now has a metallic finish. The grip below the shutter button has been extended for better purchase with the middle fingers and improved overall handling. A new groove where the middle finger falls improves comfort and security. The body is 2mm thicker than the EOS 20Ds, also enhancing comfort and security. Indented surrounds have been added to the row of four buttons on the back of the camera and the Delete key has been given its own location. Like the EOS 20D, the 30D is compact, solid, elegant, durable and purposeful. It is easy to carry and a delight to hold and use." The first thing I noticed when picking up the 30D was the grippier surface on the rubber grip. The reshaped grip is nice, but just slightly different than the 20D. The 30D grip is much nicer for me to hold than the Rebel XT, but the camera is noticeably larger as well. I still like the 5D grip better. The 30D feels very solid and the overall appearance is very attractive - a modern design.

Because of the design changes, the Canon EOS 30D differs from the 20D very slightly in size and weight. The table below compares the size and weight of some current-at-this-time Canon Digital SLR cameras.
Model Canon EOS 20D Canon EOS 30D Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS 1D Mark II N Canon EOS 1DS Mark II Body Dimensions (127 x 94 x 64mm) (144 x 106 x 72mm) (152 x 113 x 75mm) (156 x 158 x 80 mm) 5.6 x 4.2 x 2.8" 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9" 6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0" 6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1" Weight 17.1 oz (485g) 24.2 oz (685g) 28.6 oz (810g) 43.2 oz (1225 g) 42.9 oz (1215g)
Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.6"
(144 x 105.5 x 73.5mm) 24.7 oz (700g)
6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1" (156 x 158 x 80 mm)
Canon's white paper details many other small internal changes made to the Canon EOS 30D. The Canon EOS 30D shares battery grip compatibility with the 20D - both utilizing the Canon

BG-E2 Battery Grip.

Although errors are unusual on Canon's Digital SLRs, they do happen occasionally. New "Error code readout on back screen together with countermeasures help" will save some research time in identifying what is wrong. I haven't been able to activate this feature yet (and hope to never do so). While a majority of 20D users are not using the wireless transfer feature (using the accessory WFT-E1A), a new display for image transfer failure will be valued by those using it. The Canon EOS 30D's built-in flash is great for shadow-fill and snapshots. New for the 30D is an upgraded flash to match the 100,000 shutter cycle durability. A new FEL (Flash Exposure Lock) icon is displayed in the viewfinder. Like the Canon EOS 5D, the Canon EOS 30D now has the infamous Print button. I suppose some people use it, but this button gains some new functionality this time around. On the 30D, this button can be used for direct image transfer when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB connection. Although I use a high speed card reader for transferring images, I can see some people liking this image transfer method.
The Canon EOS 30D is shown above with the pop-up flash popped-up and with a Canon EF-S
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens mounted.
Canon's included DPP (Digital Photo Professional) software v2.1 supports cameras from the new Canon EOS 30D to the old Canon EOS D30 and beyond. Note: This might be a good time to sell that old D30 at an auction as name similarity may cause the value to go up. :) Anyway, everyone using a Canon Digital SLR gets an upgrade with each new version of DPP. The big thing we get this time is noise reduction on RAW conversion. This is a feature I had been asking for - one that can eliminate Photoshop from the workflow on some of my images. Unfortunately, Canon placed this feature in the global preferences. Why there Canon?! A

Tone Curve Assist function has some promise ". for the automatic adjustment of failed shots." Some print enhancements have also been included. I am finding many unadvertised small fixes and changes in v2.1. At this date, there are a lot of RAW conversion software applications available. While many are showing promise, I continue to use DPP because I like its conversion quality best. And it does hurt anything that Canon gives us this software with the camera. Newly released with the Canon EOS 30D is EOS Utility Ver.1.0. Not to be confused with EOS Viewer Utility, "EOS Utility Ver.1.0 integrates and upgrades CameraWindow and EOS Capture, bringing together all the functions that involve communication with the camera. It is the gateway that allows users to download images to a computer, adjust camera settings, shoot photos remotely, monitor folders when the WFT-E1A wireless transmitter is used and even see images as they are shot. It supports automatic image transfer using the [new] Print/Share button on the EOS 30D, as well as selectable linked display in Digital Photo Professional and ZoomBrowser/ImageBrowser. This means that Canon EOS users can now download their images directly into Digital Photo Professional, ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser a huge workflow improvement, integrated from shooting all the way to printing." Ok, that might be a very good use for the new "Print" button. :) Canon's white paper details other included software and their enhancements. The one change from the 20D that everyone can like is a lower introductory price. The big decision - which Digital SLR is for you? If your budget is tight, you want a compact Digital SLR, do not need a fast frame rate and do not need the higher grade build quality and additional features of the Canon EOS 30D, the Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT is probably the choice for you. It is a huge leap up from most of the point and shoot digicams available - and is an exceptional value. If you need a full frame sensor and/or a higher megapixel count but do not need a higher frame rate, look at the Canon EOS 5D. There is a noticeable increase in available detail in a jump from 8.2 to 12.8 megapixels. If you are looking for the ultimate sports camera, need very rugged build quality and/or need weather sealing, the Canon EOS 1D Mark II N is likely your best choice. The Canon 1-Series Digital SLR Cameras represent the ultimate in features and performance. For everyone else (a very high percentage of the market), the Canon EOS 30D delivers the very high performance at a modest cost they are looking for. Many serious amateurs and professionals will be choosing this body as their primary camera. Many others will be choosing the 30D as their backup camera (I am a member of this group). Should I upgrade? If you have a 20D, you must look at the new enhancements and determine if they are worth the cost to you. For some, the Canon EOS 30D will easily be worth that cost. And there is always something exciting about getting the latest model. Many others will wait for the next generation to be introduced - and buy a lens instead. :) If you have an older Digital SLR or one of the Digital Rebel models, this is a more substantial upgrade - One that should be considered carefully.