Canon Eos 30 D Manual

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The image sensor is like the film in a film camera. If any dust adheres 
on the image sensor, it may show up  as a dark speck on the images. To 
avoid this, follow the procedure  below to clean the image sensor.
Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional, see page 26, 184) is 
recommended. If you use a battery, make sure the battery level is 
sufficient. Before cleaning the sensor , detach the lens from the camera.
1Install the DC Coupler (p.26) or a 
battery and turn the < 4> switch 
to < 1>.
2Select...

3 Cleaning the CMOS sensor N
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4Clean the image sensor.
 Use a rubber blower to carefully blow 
away any dust, etc., on the surface of 
the image sensor.
5Stop the cleaning.
 Turn the < 4> switch to < 2>.
X The camera will turn off, the shutter 
will close, and the mirror will go back 
down.
  Set the < 4> switch to < 1>. The 
camera will then be ready to shoot.
  During the sensor cleaning, never do any of the following that 
would turn off the power. If the power is cut off, the shutter will 
close...

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You can set the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off 
automatically after a set time of idle operation. If you do not want the 
camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off]. After the power turns 
off, you can turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter button or 
other button.
1Select [Auto power off].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ c Auto 
power off ], then press < 0>.
2Set the desired time.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the time, 
then press < 0>.
3  Set the power-off...

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By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp 
viewfinder image even without eyegl asses. The camera’s adjustable 
dioptric range is -3 to +1 dpt.
Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
 Turn the knob left or right so that the 
AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.
 The illustration shows the knob at the 
standard setting (-1 dpt).
Dioptric Adjustment
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder 
image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types,...

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Fully AutomaticShooting
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on 
the Mode Dial for quick and ea sy shooting. In each mode 
<
1>      , the AF 
mode, metering mode, ISO speed, etc., are set 
automatically to suit the subj ect. In these modes, all you do 
is point and shoot. In addition , to help prevent mistakes 
caused by operating the camera improperly, shooting-
related buttons like <
E>    
<
A> buttons and  are disabled in these modes. So 
you need not worry about accidental...

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All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button for quick and 
easy shooting. With nine AF points to focus the subject, anyone can 
easily take nice pictures.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
XAutomatically, the AF mode will be set 
to < 9 >, the drive mode will 
be set to < u>, and the metering 
mode will be set to < q>.
2Aim any AF point over the 
subject.
  Out of the nine AF points, the one 
covering the closest subject is 
selected automatically to achieve 
focus.
3Focus the subject.
 Press...

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1 Using Full Auto
5Take the picture.
 Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
X The captured image will be displayed 
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
  To view the images captured so far, 
press the < x> button. (p.113)
 While focusing with , do not touch the focusing ring at the front of the lens. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the focus.
  When the CF card becomes full, the CF Full warning “ FuLL CF”...

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Just select a shooting mode suiting the target subject, and you can 
easily obtain the best results.
This mode blurs the background to make the 
human subject stand out.
 Holding down the shutter button executes 
continuous shooting.
  To increase the background blur, use a telephoto 
lens and fill the frame with the subject from the 
waist up. Or have the subject stand farther away 
from the background.
X The AF mode will be set to < X>, the 
drive mode will be set to < i>, and the metering 
mode...

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Basic Zone Modes
This is for fast-moving subjects when you 
want to freeze the action.
 The camera will first track the subject with the center 
AF point. Focus tracking will then continue with any 
of the nine AF points covering the subject.
  While you press the shutter button, focusing will 
continue for continuous shooting.
  Using a telephoto lens is recommended.
 
When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound softly.X The AF mode will be set to < Z>, the 
drive mode will be set to < o>, and the...

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Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. You can use self-timer in any Basic Zone mode or Creative Zone mode.
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Select < j>.
  While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial to select < j>.
3Focus the subject.
 Look in the viewfinder and press the 
shutter button  halfway to check that 
the focus confirmation light <
o> is on 
and the exposure setting is displayed.
4Take the picture.
  Look through the viewfinder and 
press the shutter button completely.
X...