User manual CANON EOS D30 - EOS D30 CAMERA USER'S GUIDE

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. 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. 3 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 4 Check Your Accessories u Interface Cable IFC-200 PCU i Video Cable VC-100 Introduction o Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk, Adobe Photoshop LE Disk !0 EOS D30 Camera User's Guide (this document) Camera User's Gu ide English INS TRU Edition CTION S !1 Software Starter Guide !2 Warranty 5 Contents Introduction 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 2 Simple Picture Taking ..............41 Fully Automatic Picture Taking................42 Automatic Built-in Flash ............................43 AF-Assist Light ..........................................43 Check the Image Immediately......................44 Check the Image in PLAY Mode .........44 Checking the Image After it is Taken..45 Time Images Are Displayed for Checking..............................................46 Erasing a Recorded Image (Single Image Erase) ................................47 Portrait Mode ...........................................48 Landscape Mode ....................................49 Close-Up Mode .......................................50 4 Flash Photography ..................89 Using the Built-in Flash .................................90 Using the Built-in Flash in the Easy Shooting Zone........................90 Using the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone..................................90 Built-in Flash Range..................................91 Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings ......................................91 Red-eye Reduction ..........................93 6 Contents FE Lock .....................................................94 Flash Exposure Compensation...........95 Flash Photography with the EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite .............96 Full Auto Flash ..........................................97 Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting Mode ...........................................97 High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) ....................98 FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing).............98 FE Lock .....................................................99 Flash Exposure Compensation...........99 Modeling Flash..........................................99 Wireless Multi-Light/E-TTL Autoflash Photography..............................99 Using Non-Canon Flash Units ....................100 AF Modes and Drive Modes .......................134 Exposure Warnings .....................................135 AE Lock Effects for Combinations of Focusing Point Selection and Metering Method.....................................135 Program Line...............................................136 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Readouts........................137 Troubleshooting...........................................138 Major Accessories (Sold Separately) .........140 Major Specifications....................................142 Message List...............................................145 System Map ................................................146 Index ...........................................................147 1 2 5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images ....101 Viewing Recorded Images..........................102 Viewing a Single Image .....................102 Viewing the Index .............................102 Viewing Enlarged Images.................103 JUMP Jumping to Another Image...........103 INFO. Turning the Information Display On and Off ..............................................104 Automated Playback of Recorded Images (Auto playback) ........105 Rotating an Image..........................106 Protecting an Image ...........................107 Erasing Images (All Image Erase) ........108 Formatting the CF Card......................109 Print Order ..........................................110 Selecting Images for Printing..................111 Print Type ................................................113 Specifying Date Printing .........................114 Specifying File Number Printing .............115 Connecting to a TV .....................................116 Cleaning the CMOS Imaging Element ..117 3 4 5 6 7 6 Menu Function Settings ........119 List of Menu Functions .......................120 Custom Function Settings.......................124 7 Reference ................................130 Basic Terminology for Digital Cameras and Digital Photography .........................130 Function Availability Table...........................134 7 EOS D30 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Industry Canada. Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: "Appareils Numériques", NMB-003 édictée par l'Industrie Canada. The Mark is a directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC). This mark indicates that the product complies with Australia's EMC regulations. Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggoolen maar inleveren als KCA 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. · The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. · In the next few pages, the term "equipment" refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories. Introduction WARNINGS · Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injure your eyesight. · Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may injure eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. · Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the wrist strap around a child's neck could result in asphyxiation. · Be particularly careful to keep the button batteries (CR2025 lithium) used in the camera out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery. · Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. · To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. · Stop operating the equipment immediately if it should emit smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Set the camera's main switch to the Off position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet immediately. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions cease. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. · Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Set the camera's main switch to the Off position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet immediately. Please consult your camera distributor of the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. · Prevent the equipment from contact with, or immersion in, water and other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately set the camera's main switch to the Off position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet immediately. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. 9 · Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire. · Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. Replace a broken or damaged power adapter cord. · Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the rigid portion of the plug. Pulling the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks. · Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only the recommended power accessories. · Power down the computer and unplug the power cord before attempting to connect the interface cable, to avoid the risk of electrical shock. · Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury. · Do not attempt to disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, or clothing, that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. · Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. This could lead to leakage and injury. · Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. This could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied battery case to transport or store the battery pack. · Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area. · Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Use only recommended batteries and accessories. · Use only the recommended compact power adapter to charge the Battery Pack BP-511 rechargeable batteries. Use of chargers not expressly recommended may result in overheating, distortion, fire or electrical shock. · Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera and electrical outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards. · The camera terminal of the compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with the EOS D30. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. 10 CAUTIONS · Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact power adapter to charge the battery pack or power the camera. · Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in these areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage. · Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the wrist strap. · Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns. Introduction Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card and battery or power cord (if connected) from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use. Extended Storage When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery (except the CR2025 lithium button battery) and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with a battery installed will run down the battery and may damage the camera. Important Safety Functions and Preventive Measures · When the CF Card Access Lamp is blinking, do not remove the CF card from the camera. Since the card is reading and writing data when the lamp is blinking, removal of the CF card at this time will damage the card. · Do not use any cable other than that supplied with the camera. Use the supplied interface cable to connect the camera to a computer. Use of any other cable may lead to a malfunction. 11 Precautions for Handling The Camera (1) This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or expose it to physical shock. (2) The camera is not waterproof and should not be used in wet conditions or underwater. If the camera gets wet, take it to your nearest Canon dealer as soon as possible. If small amounts of water splash onto the camera, wipe it with a clean dry cloth. If the camera is exposed to salty air, wipe it thoroughly with a slightly damp cloth. (3) Never leave the camera close to devices that generate strong magnetic fields, such as magnets or electric motors. Do not operate or leave the camera in areas where strong electromagnetic signals are generated, such as near electronic transmission towers. Exposing the camera to strong electromagnetic signals can cause it to malfunction and destroy recorded image data. (4) Do not leave the camera in hot locations, such as in a car sitting in direct sunlight. High temperatures can damage the camera. (5) The camera contains precision circuits. Never attempt to disassemble the camera or service it yourself. (6) Use a commercially available blower brush to remove any dust that accumulates on the camera lens, viewfinder, mirror, or focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to wipe off the camera body or lens. If the camera is very soiled, consult your nearest Canon dealer. (7) Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with your hands. Doing so could corrode the contacts and interfere with the camera's normal operation. (8) If you take the camera quickly from a cold location into a warm one, condensation can form on the outside and inside of the camera. To prevent this, place the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag until it warms up to the ambient temperature. (9) Do not use the camera if condensation forms on it, or you could damage it. If this occurs, remove the CF card and battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated before using the camera. (10) If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove its battery and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. While the camera is in storage, operate its shutter periodically to make sure that it is working. (11) Avoid storing the camera in locations where potentially corrosive chemicals are used, such as in a laboratory. (12) If the camera has been in storage for an extended period, check its components before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or are planning to take shots you will not want to lose (overseas vacation, etc.), have the camera checked by your Canon dealer beforehand, or check for yourself that the camera components are working properly. LCD Panel and LCD Monitor (1) LCD displays are manufactured using high-precision technology. Even so, very small black, red, or green dots can occasionally appear on a display. This is within the normal 99.98% range for valid picture elements (pixels), and does not indicate a fault. Such aberrations on the display also do not affect recorded images. (2) Do not press hard on an LCD display or subject it to impacts, as this can cause display flaws and damage. (3) If an LCD display becomes soiled, clean it with a commercially available blower brush, or wipe it with a soft cloth, taking care not to scratch the screen. If an LCD display becomes extremely soiled, consult your nearest Canon dealer. 12 Precautions for Handling (4) By their nature, LCD displays react more slowly at low temperatures, and may appear dark at high temperatures. The display will return to normal at room temperature. Lithium Backup Battery (1) Store lithium batteries out of reach of small children. The chemicals in these batteries are very dangerous if the battery is accidentally swallowed. If this happens, seek medical attention at once. (2) Do not use metal instruments such as pliers to hold the battery, or you could cause a short circuit. (3) Do not disassemble or heat the battery, or you could rupture it. Introduction CF Card (1) The CF card is a precision device. Do not drop CF cards or expose them to vibrations. Doing so could lose the images recorded on them. (2) Do not store or use CF cards near objects that generate magnetic fields, such as TVs, speakers, or magnets, or in locations affected by static electricity. Doing so could lose the images recorded on the CF card. (3) Do not place CF cards in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances. Doing so can distort the cards and make them unusable. (4) Do not spill liquids onto CF cards. (5) Always store your CF cards in a case or cabinet to protect the data stored on them. (6) Use only CF cards specified by Canon. Otherwise, you may be unable to record or play back images. (7) Do not bend CF cards, or subject them to strong impacts. (8) Do not store CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid locations, or in locations exposed to static electricity or magnetic fields. Lens Electrical Contacts After removing a lens from the EOS D30, set the lens with its mounting side facing up, and attach the dust cap to prevent damage to the electrical contacts and lens surface. Electrical Contacts 13 Quick Guide See the page indicated (¡ s) for more information. 1 Charge the battery pack Connect the power cord to the adapter, then attach the battery. When the charge lamp stops blinking and stays lit, the battery is completely charged. A full battery charge takes approximately 90 minutes. (¡25) 2 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) 5 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) 6 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF. (¡30) 9 14 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) 10 Take the shot. Press the shutter button down fully. (¡33) Quick Guide Introduction 3 Open the CF card slot cover. Slide the cover in the direction shown by the arrow, then open it. (¡31) 4 Insert the CF card. Insert the CF card, then close the cover. (¡31) 7 Set the Main Switch to ON. (¡33) 8 Set the Mode Dial to (Full Auto). (¡42) 11 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). 15 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 DIGITAL terminal (refer to Software Starter Guide) VIDEO OUT terminal (¡116) See the page indicated (¡s) for more information. 16 Nomenclature Eyecup (¡86) Viewfinder (¡19) Diopter adjustment knob (¡40) Quick control dial switch (¡35) Main switch (¡33) MENU Menu button (¡36) INFO. Info button (¡64, 104) JUMP Jump button (¡103) Index/ Enlarge button (¡102, 103) AE lock button/FE lock button (¡84, 94) Focusing point selector (¡61) Access lamp (¡31) Strap eyelet (¡23) Introduction Playback button (¡44, 102) LCD monitor (¡36) Erase button (¡47, 108) CF card slot cover (¡31) Tripod socket Backup battery chamber cover (¡24) Set button (¡36) Quick control dial (¡35) Battery chamber cover release lever (¡27) Battery chamber cover (¡27) Inside CF Card Slot Cover CF card slot (accepts card type 1 or 2) (¡31) CF card eject button (¡31) 17 Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed ( , Data processing ( ) Backup battery warning ( Cleaning warning ( ) Parameters ( ) ~ ISO Speed ( ) ~ CF full warning ( ) CF error warning ( ) Focusing point ( ) Error code ( ) Cleaning ( ) Quality Large/Fine Large/Normal Small/Fine Small/Normal RAW White balance mode Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Flash Custom ) ) Aperture value ( ) Drive mode One-shot Continuous Self-timer Possible images that can still be taken ( ) Self-timer countdown ( -) Bulb exposure time ( ) ISO speed ( ) AF mode ONE SHOT AF AI FOCUS AF AI SERVO AF Exposure step scale Custom function icon Beep icon Exposure level Exposure compensation amount AEB level Flash adjustment correction level CF card write access Battery check icon Red-eye reduction icon Flash exposure compensation icon Metering mode Evaluative metering Partial metering Center-weighted averaging metering AEB Manual focus icon The above diagram shows the LCD panel with all icons and indicators displayed. In actual use, the items displayed differ according to the camera settings. 18 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information New laser matte screen Focusing points Introduction Partial metering circle AE lock/FE lock indicator In-focus indicator Flash-ready indicator FE lock underexposure warning Exposure level Exposure compensation amount AEB level Red-eye reduction lamp indicator High-speed sync indicator (FP flash) CF full warning ( CF error warning ( ) ) Focusing point indicator Shutter speed ( Data processing ( ) , ) Aperture value ( - ) The above diagram shows the LCD panel with all icons and indicators displayed. In actual use, the items displayed differ according to the camera settings. 19 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial is divided into two functional zones. Creat ive zon e Full Auto Im a g e Ea zo ho sy s o ti ng q Easy shooting zone q All you do is press the shutter button. :Full Auto (¡42) Lets you take fully automatic pictures-- the camera makes all the settings. w Creative zone Lets you make a variety of settings. : Program AE (¡72) : Shutter speed-priority AE (¡74) : Aperture-priority AE (¡76) : Manual exposure (¡78) : Auto depth-of-field priority AE (¡80) Image zone Lets you take fully automatic pictures in specific situations. : Portrait (¡48) : Landscape (¡49) : Close-up (¡50) : Sports (¡51) : Night Scene (¡52) See the page indicated (¡s) for more information. 20 zo ne ne Nomenclature Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400 Battery pack connectors (¡25) Attach battery packs for charging. Introduction Power cord (¡25, 29) Power cord socket (¡25, 29) Plug in power cord here. Charge lamp (¡25) Back DC coupler socket (¡29) Plug in cord for DC coupler here. DC coupler plug (¡29) Plug into DC coupler socket of compact power adapter. DC Coupler DR-400 DC coupler cord (¡29) 21 Conventions Used in This Manual q All descriptions in this manual assume that the Main Switch is already set to ON. Set it to ON before proceeding with any operation. q In this manual, the icon indicates the Main Dial. q In this manual the icon indicates the Quick Control Dial. q In this manual the icon indicates the SET button, used to set menu functions and custom functions. q In this manual, the [C.Fn] symbol indicates a brief explanation of the respective custom function. For details, refer to "Custom Function Settings "(¡124). q The camera control icons and markings in this booklet correspond to the icons and markings on the camera. See "Nomenclature" on page 16. q Reference page numbers are shown in parentheses (¡s). q The procedures in this user's guide use a Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM lens for reference. q The descriptions also assume that the menu functions and custom functions are set to the default settings. q The icons ( 4 ), ( 6 ), and ( 16 ) indicate that the function operates on a timer, and remains in effect after the button is released. The icons represent 4, 6, or 16 seconds respectively. q In general, the illustrations used for explaining procedures are taken with a single-lens reflex camera using 35 mm film. s This user's guide uses the following symbols as described: : Indicates precautions about potential problems with photographing. : Indicates additional information you may find helpful. : Indicates useful pointers for better camera operation or better photographs. 22 Before You Begin This chapter describes preparations and settings you need to make before you begin shooting, as well as how the shutter button operates. 1 Attaching the Strap Eyepiece cover Pass the end of the strap through the strap eyelet from beneath, then back in and out of the strap clasp as shown. Pull the strap to make sure it does not slip out of the clasp. q The eyepiece cover is attached to the strap. (¡86) Replacing the Backup Battery When the backup battery's power level runs low, the message " " appears on the camera's LCD panel. If this happens, you will need to purchase a replacement CR2025 battery and replace the backup battery in your camera as follows. If you replace the backup battery while the camera is connected to a battery pack with power remaining or to a DC coupler, the date, time, and other menu functions will retain their settings. 1 2 3 (+) (­) Set the Main Switch to OFF. Open the backup battery chamber cover by turning it 45 degrees counterclockwise, as shown by the arrow in the diagram. q Be careful not to rotate the cover more than 45 degrees. Remove the old backup battery. q Turn the camera so the backup battery chamber faces down, and press the edge of the battery to remove it. 4 5 Insert a fresh backup battery. q Make sure the battery's positive (+) side faces up. Close the cover by turning it clockwise, as shown by the arrow in the diagram. q If the date and time now displayed in the LCD panel are incorrect, you will need to set them. (¡38) The backup battery must be a CR2025 button-type lithium battery. 24 Charging the Battery Pack 1 2 ­ mark Connect the power cord. q Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. q Insert the plug into a power outlet. 1 Before You Begin Remove the cover. q Store the cover in a place where it will not be lost. q If you remove the battery from the camera, be sure to reattach the cover to protect against shorting. 3 4 Place the battery in the adapter. q Align the end of the battery with the ­ mark on the adapter, press down on the battery, and slide it into place. q To remove the battery, use the reverse of the above. q Batteries can be charged in either the left or right side of the adapter. Charge the battery pack. As soon as you place the battery pack in the compact power adapter, the charge lamp starts blinking and charging begins. When charging is complete, the lamp stops blinking and stays on. It can take up to 90 minutes to fully charge a battery pack. q You can check whether a battery is charged by seeing whether the charge lamp blinks or stays on. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops blinking and stays on. You can continue charging the battery for approximately an hour to reach full charge capacity. q When charging is complete, remove the battery and unplug the power cord from the outlet. Battery charge Charge lamp 0­50% Blinks once per second 50­75% Blinks twice per second Over 75% Blinks three times per second 100% Stays on 25 Charging the Battery Pack q When the DC coupler is connected to the compact power adapter, the adapter cannot be used to charge battery packs. q Do not charge any battery packs other than model BP-511. q When the battery pack is in the camera, it discharges slightly over time even when the camera is not used. This reduces the battery pack's operating time. When not using the camera, remove the battery pack and store it with its protective cover attached. Always be sure to charge the battery pack before using it again. q To protect battery packs and prevent loss of capacity, do not charge them continuously for more than 24 hours. q If operating time is sharply reduced even after charging normally, the battery pack may have exceeded its useful life. Replace it with a new battery pack. q The adapter can hold and charge two battery packs. Charging starts with the first battery pack attached. After that battery pack is charged, the charge lamp goes on and the adapter starts charging the second battery pack. After charging of both battery packs is completed (both charge lamps are on), leave both battery packs in the charger for two more hours (one hour per battery pack) to reach a full charge. q Charging time depends on the ambient temperature, and the level to which the battery pack is already charged. q When battery power is low, the icon on the LCD panel blinks. Remove the battery pack from the camera and charge it. q The battery pack can operate in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F), however for full operating performance, use between 10°C (50°F) and 30°C (86°F) is recommended. In cold locations such as ski areas, battery performance is temporarily decreased and operating time may be reduced. 26 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Inserting the Battery Pack Load a fully charged BP-511 battery pack into the camera. 1 2 3 Open the battery chamber cover. q Slide the lever in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and open the cover as shown. 1 Before You Begin Load the battery into the camera. q Make sure the battery pack is facing the right way, and insert it into the battery chamber. q Insert the battery pack until it locks into place. Close the cover. q Press the cover closed until it clicks shut. The level of charge remaining is shown in three stages when the Main Switch is set to ON . (¡33) Battery Charge Remaining Icons : Charge is sufficient. : Charge is low. : Battery pack must be charged. If the level of charge remaining runs out when you are using the menu screen or playing back an image, a no battery warning appears on the LCD monitor. When this occurs, remove the battery and charge it. 27 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Number of Available Shots Temperature Normal (20°C/68°F) Low (0°C/32°F) Shooting conditions No flash use 50% flash use Approx. 680 Approx. 540 Approx. 480 Approx. 400 q The above figures were obtained under Canon test conditions (fully charged battery, EF 50mm F1.4 USM lens, Review function [On], Review Time [2 sec.], Quality [Large ]). q Playback on the LCD monitor is available for approximately 140 minutes at normal temperature (continuous auto playback). q The number of available shots may be less than indicated in some cases, due to differences in operating conditions. q The number of available shots is reduced by frequent use of the LCD monitor. q Holding the shutter button halfway down for long periods to use the AF function without taking a shot can reduce the number of available shots. q In low temperature conditions (0°C/32°F), the number of available shots may be less than indicated. q For the number of available shots when using the Battery Grip BG-ED3, see the BG-ED3 User's Manual. Removing the Battery Pack 1 2 3 28 Open the battery cover. q Slide the lever in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and open the cover as shown. Remove the battery pack. q Slide the battery lock lever in the direction shown by the arrow, and remove the battery. Close the battery cover. q Press the cover closed until it clicks shut. Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Using a Household Power Supply You can operate the EOS D30 from a household power outlet by using the DC coupler. This enables you to use the camera as long as you like without a battery. 1 2 3 4 Connect the DC coupler. q Plug the DC coupler into the compact power adapter. 1 Before You Begin Place the cord in the groove. q Carefully insert the cord into the groove. Insert the DC coupler into the camera. q Open the cover (¡27) and lower the covering on the cord channel. q Insert the DC coupler and fit the cord into the cord channel. q Check that the cord is placed tightly in the cord channel, and slide the DC coupler into the chamber until it locks into place. q Close the cover so that it clicks into place. Connect the power cord. q Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. q Plug the cord into a power outlet. q When you are finished, remove the plug from the power outlet. q Do not use any DC coupler other than the one provided with your EOS D30 camera. q Do not use the DC coupler provided with your EOS D30 with any other camera. 29 Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens 1 Lens mount index Remove the caps. q Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows in the diagram. 2 3 4 Attach the lens. q Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow in the diagram until it clicks in place. Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF. q If the focus mode switch is set to MF (or M on older lenses), the autofocus will not operate and will be displayed on the LCD panel. Remove the front lens cap. Detaching a Lens Press and hold the lens release button, and turn the lens as shown by the arrow in the diagram. q Turn the lens until the index mark is at the top, then remove it. q Because the EOS D30 has a smaller sensor area than EOS D30 image field (22.7 × 15.1 mm / that of a 35mm-format camera, the angle of view of all 0.89 × 0.59 in) EF lenses is changed. The effective focal length of all lenses is increased by a factor of 1.6, eg a 50mm lens has approximately the same angle of view as an 80mm lens. q AF stands for autofocus. q MF or M stands for manual focus. 35 mm image field q Be careful not to lose the lens caps or body cap. (36 × 24 mm / 1.42 × 0.94 in) 30 Inserting a CF Card The EOS D30 stores pictures on a CompactFlash (CF) card. The camera can use either Type 1 or Type 2 CF cards. 1 2 mark Eject button Label side Open the cover. q Slide the cover in the direction shown by the arrow, and open it as shown in the diagram. 1 Before You Begin Insert the CF card. q With the CF card label side (the side with the printed mark) facing toward the rear of the camera, slide the card in the direction of the mark, into the slot. The Eject button pops out. 3 Removing a CF Card Close the cover. q Close the cover and slide it in the direction shown by the arrow until it clicks shut. 1 2 Open the cover. q Set the Main Switch to OFF. q Check that the " " message is not shown on the LCD panel. q Make sure the access lamp is off (¡17), and open the cover. Remove the CF card. q Press the Eject button. The CF card is ejected. q Close the cover. q Never do any of the following while the access lamp is blinking (the " " and " " messages are shown on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder), or you risk destroying image data or even damaging the camera itself. · Never shake the camera or subject it to impact. · Never open the CF card slot cover. · Never remove the CF card. · Never open the battery cover. · Never remove the battery. q You cannot use the menu function or playback images while image data is being written onto the CF card (the access lamp is blinking (¡17)). If you press MENU or the button, the warning message of "Busy." (¡137) will appear on the LCD panel. q If you insert a CF card that is unformatted or contains corrupt data, the LCD panel will display the message " ". If this happens, refer to "Formatting a CF Card" (¡109) for instructions. 31 File Numbering System The pictures you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each. Each folder on the CF card is numbered from 100 to 998. Automatic file numbering can be either by continuous numbering or auto reset numbering (the default setting is continuous numbering): 3 images are recorded on the CF card (1) Continuous: Numbering is continuous between cards, so that the first file number assigned on a new CF card is one more than the last file number assigned on the previous CF card. (2) Auto reset: Each time you insert a new CF card, the file number resets to its default value (100-0001). If the card already contains files, the next available number is assigned. 100 100-0001 100-0002 100-0003 Continuous numbering Auto reset numbering When you change the CF card and take a picture 100 100-0004 100 100-0001 1 2 From the numbering]. menu, select [File q Press the MENU button. q Turn the dial to select [File Numbering], then press the button. Select the setting you want. q Turn the dial to select [Continuous] or [Auto reset], then press the button. The selection is entered, and the display returns to the menu. q Press the MENU button to clear the screen and exit the menu. q File numbers are used the same way as frame numbers in a film camera. q For details about file numbers, see "Basic Terminology for Digital Cameras and Digital Photography" (¡131). q Because pictures taken using continuous shooting must be stored in the same folder, there may in some cases be more than 101 images in a folder. Because continuous numbering avoids duplication of image file numbers, this setting is convenient for processing images on computers. 32 Basic Operation Main Switch The camera operates only after the Main Switch is set to ON. ON: Set to this position when the camera is in use. OFF : The camera does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. 1 Before You Begin q To save battery power, the camera automatically turns off if you do not operate it for approximately one minute (Auto power off function). To use the camera again, press the shutter button down halfway, or set the Main Switch to OFF and then set it to ON again. You can use the Menu functions to set the Auto power off function to 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 minutes, or Off. (¡121) q If you set the Main Switch to OFF immediately you take a picture, the access lamp may blink for a few seconds so that the image is recorded onto the CF card. The access lamp will go off when the image has been recorded onto the CF card and the camera will turn off automatically. Shutter Button The shutter button has two stages. You can press it down halfway or fully. The two levels of shutter button operation are as follows: (1) Half press ( 4 ) Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates autofocusing (AF) and focuses the camera, and also activates the automatic exposure mechanism and sets the shutter speed and aperture value. The exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture value) appears on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. (2) Full press This releases the shutter and takes the picture. q This camera has been designed so that taking pictures is given priority over other operations. Unless the internal memory is full, you will always be able to take pictures immediately by pressing the shutter button down. q Regardless of the camera status (playback in progress, menu selection in progress, image recording in progress, etc.), you can return to shooting mode immediately by pressing the shutter button down halfway. 33 Basic Operation Using the Electronic Dials Basic Operations with the The dial is used to make settings only when taking pictures. It can be used in two ways. Dial (1) Press a button and turn the dial. When you press a button, its function remains active while a timer ( 6 ) runs. During this time you can turn the dial and view the settings on the LCD panel. When the timer runs out or you press the shutter button down halfway, the camera is ready to take a picture. w Turn the dial q After a button is pressed Use the dial this way to set the AF mode, focusing point, metering mode or drive mode. (2) Just turn the dial. Turn the dial while watching the LCD panel. Use the dial this way to set the shutter speed and aperture value. 34 Basic Operation Basic Operations with the You can only use the dial when the Quick Control Dial switch is set to ON. Use the dial to select and set shooting mode operations and menu functions from the LCD monitor. When using the dial to carry out basic operations, you can use it in two ways. dial. (1) Press a button and turn the dial. 1 Before You Begin When you press a button, its function remains active while a timer ( 6 ) runs. During this time you can turn the dial and view settings on the LCD panel. The timer function and return to shooting mode are the same as for the dial. Use the dial this way to select and set the white balance, drive mode and flash exposure compensation. (2) Just turn the dial. 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. 35 Basic Operation 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. 36 Basic Operation