User manual CANON EOS D30

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides Your camera includes two manuals: the "EOS D30 Camera User's Guide" and the "Software Starter Guide. " EOS D30 Camera User's Guide (This Document) 1 Prepare your camera for use 2 Start taking pictures 3 Check your pictures Software Starter Guide Help 1 Install the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk 2 Connect your camera to a computer 3 Load your images onto the computer 4 Process the images with the software 2 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 user's guide with your camera on hand. [. . . ] * stands for "aperture value. " Small aperture value Large aperture value 1 2 3 4 76 Set the Mode Dial to . Select the aperture value. q Turn the dial. Focus on the subject. q Press the shutter button down halfway. The shutter speed is determined automatically. Check the display, then take the picture. q If the shutter speed is not blinking, the exposure is correct. q Compose the picture, then press the shutter button down fully. Aperture-Priority AE q If the 30" shutter speed blinks, the scene is too dark. Turn the dial to reduce the aperture value (larger aperture). q If the 4000 shutter speed blinks, the scene is too bright. Turn the dial to increase the aperture value (smaller aperture). Aperture Value Display You can set the aperture in half stops as shown below. The higher the aperture value, the smaller the aperture opening. The range of aperture settings displayed depends on the lens mounted on the camera. 1. 0 1. 2 1. 4 1. 8 2. 0 2. 5 2. 8 3. 5 4. 0 4. 5 5. 6 6. 7 8. 0 9. 5 11 13 16 19 22 27 32 38 45 54 64 76 91 If no lens is mounted on the camera, the aperture setting is displayed as 00. q You can also set the camera so that you can set the aperture value in 1/3-stop increments. (C. Fn-4 ¡124) q You can fix the shutter speed at 1/200 second for shooting with a flash. (C. Fn-6-1 ¡126) 3 Advanced Operations Checking the Depth of Field You can press the Depth-of-Field Preview button to close the aperture to the current aperture setting, and then verify the range of focus in the viewfinder. q This feature can be used in the Creative zone. q In mode, this feature operates when the shutter button is pressed down halfway. q The exposure is locked (AE lock) while the Depth-of-Field Preview button is pressed. 77 Manual Exposure In this mode you set the shutter speed and aperture value yourself. The camera makes no settings automatically. You can determine the correct combination of shutter speed and aperture value by checking the exposure level displayed in the camera. * stands for manual. 1 2 3 4 Set the Mode Dial to . Set the shutter speed. q Turn the dial. Set the aperture value. q Set the Quick Control Dial switch to ON, then turn the dial. Focus on the subject. q Press the shutter button down halfway. ( 4) The exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. q The exposure level icon lets you see how far you are from the standard exposure level. 78 Manual Exposure 5 Standard exposure Underexposure Overexposure Determine the exposure. q Set the shutter speed or aperture value manually. : This is the standard reference point for a correct exposure. : Decrease the shutter speed or reduce the aperture value. : Increase the shutter speed or increase the aperture value. [. . . ] The MR-14EX can operate in a wireless, multi-Speedlite system with a 550EX Speedlite as a slave to provide a variety of macro flash effects. 140 REFERENCE Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 The remote controller attaches with an 80-cm cord and includes built-in (1) self timer, (2) interval timer, (3) longexposure timer, and (4) shutter release count-setting function. You can set the time from 1 second to 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds, in 1-second increments. Includes a one-touch locking plug for connecting to the EOS D30. Remote Switch RS-80N3 This is a remote switch with an 80-cm cord to prevent camera shake for super-telephoto shots, macrophotography, and bulb exposures. You can use the remote switch to press the shutter button down halfway or completely. [. . . ]