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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
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Introduction 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 yo
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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
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Introduction INSTRUCTIONS g h d on En lis E iti Camera User’s Guide Check Your Accessories u Interface Cable i Video Cable VC-100 IFC-200 PCU oCanon Digital Camera !0 EOS D30 Camera User’s Solution Disk, Adobe Guide (this document) Photoshop LE Disk !1 Software Starter Guide !2 Warranty 5
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Contents Sports Mode ............................................51 Introduction Night Scene Mode...................................52 Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides.......................................2 Check Your Accessories.................................4 Advanced Operations ..............53 3 Precautions for Handling ..............................12 Quality Selection...................................54 Quick Guide..................................................14
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Contents FE Lock .....................................................94 AF Modes and Drive Modes.......................134 Flash Exposure Compensation...........95 Exposure Warnings.....................................135 Flash Photography with the AE Lock Effects for Combinations of EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite .............96 Focusing Point Selection and Full Auto Flash ..........................................97 Metering Method.....................................135 Taking Flash Picture
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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 in
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Introduction 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
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• 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 elect
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Introduction 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
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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
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Introduction 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 batter
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Quick Guide See the page indicated ( ) for more information. Charge the battery pack Insert the battery pack. Connect the power cord to the Open the battery chamber cover and 1 2 adapter, then attach the battery. slide the battery pack into position When the charge lamp stops blinking until it locks into place. and stays lit, the battery is completely Press the cover closed until it charged. A full battery charge takes clicks shut. ( 27) approximately 90 minutes. ( 25) Mount the lens. Set
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Introduction Quick Guide Open the CF card slot cover. Insert the CF card. Slide the cover in the direction Insert the CF card, then close the 3 4 shown by the arrow, then open it. cover. ( 31) ( 31) Set the Main Switch to Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉 〈ON〉. (Full Auto). 7 8 ( 33) ( 42) To check other images you have taken, see “Check the Check the image. Image Immediately” ( 44) and “Viewing Recorded The image is displayed for Images” ( 102). 11 approximately 2 seconds after the To erase ima
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Nomenclature AF 〈DRIVE〉 Drive mode button ( 67) 〈〉 AF mode/WB button ( 58, 70) WB 〈〉 Metering mode button/ Lens mount index ( 30) Flash exposure compensation Built-in flash ( 90) button ( 65, 95) LCD panel ( 18) Hot shoe ( 96) 〈〉 Main dial ( 34) 〈〉 Flash button ( 90) Shutter button ( 33) Mode dial ( 20) Strap eyelet ( 23) Expansion electronics cover Grip (Battery ( 116) chamber) Lens release button ( 30) DC coupler cord Remote control channel ( 29) terminal Red-eye reduction la
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Introduction Nomenclature Eyecup ( 86) Diopter adjustment knob ( 40) Viewfinder ( 19) Quick control dial switch ( 35) Main switch ( 33) 〈〉 AE lock button/FE lock button ( 84, 94) 〈MENU〉 Menu button ( 36) 〈〉 Focusing point selector ( 61) 〈INFO.〉 Info button Access lamp ( 31) ( 64, 104) Strap eyelet 〈JUMP〉 Jump ( 23) button ( 103) 〈〉 Index/ Enlarge button ( 102, 103) 〈〉 Playback button ( 44, 102) CF card slot cover ( 31) LCD monitor ( 36) 〈〉 Erase button ( 47, 108) Tripod socket
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Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed ( - ) , Data processing ( ) Backup battery warning ( ) Cleaning warning ( ) Aperture value ( - ) Parameters ( ) ~ ISO Speed ( ) ~ Drive mode CF full warning ( ) One-shot CF error warning ( ) Continuous Focusing point ( ) Self-timer Error code ( ) - Cleaning ( ) Possible images that can still be taken Quality Large/Fine (- ) Large/Normal Self-timer countdown ( - ) Small/Fine Bulb exposure time ( - ) Small/Normal ISO speed ( ) RAW White balance mode AF mode Aut
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Introduction Nomenclature Viewfinder Information New laser matte screen Focusing points Partial metering circle AE lock/FE lock indicator In-focus indicator Flash-ready indicator Exposure level FE lock underexposure warning 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 ( - ) , Aperture value ( - ) Data processing ( ) The above diagram shows the LCD panel
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e n o z e v i t a e r C Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial is divided into two functional zones. Full Auto q Easy shooting zone w Creative zone All you do is press the shutter button. Lets you make a variety of settings. :Full Auto ( 42) : Program AE ( 72) Lets you take fully automatic pictures— : Shutter speed-priority AE ( 74) the camera makes all the settings. : Aperture-priority AE ( 76) : Manual exposure ( 78) Image zone : Auto depth-of-field priority AE Lets you take fully a
