Canon Eos 30 D Manual
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3 Custom White Balance N
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If the exposure obtained in step 1 is underexposed or overexposed, a
correct white balance might not be obtained.
If an image was captured while the Picture Style was set to
[Monochrome ] (p.57), it cannot be selected in step 3.
Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can
produce a more accurate white balance.
3 Setting the Color Temperature N
You can numerically set the white balance’s color temperature.
1Press the button. (9 )
2Select...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/103439/w64_eos-30-d-manual-1513112101_d-65.png "Page 66
3 Custom White Balance N
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If the exposure obtained in step 1 is underexposed or overexposed, a
correct white balance might not be obtained.
If an image was captured while the Picture Style was set to
[Monochrome ] (p.57), it cannot be selected in step 3.
Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can
produce a more accurate white balance.
3 Setting the Color Temperature N
You can numerically set the white balance’s color temperature.
1Press the button. (9 )
2Select...")
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You can correct the standard color temperature for the white balance
setting. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a color
temperature conversion or color co mpensating filter. Each color can be
corrected to one of nine levels. Users familiar with using color temperature
conversion or color compensating filters will find this feature handy.
1Select [WB SHIFT/BKT].
Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z WB
SHIFT/BKT ], then press < 0>.
X The WB correction/WB bracketing
screen will...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/103439/w64_eos-30-d-manual-1513112101_d-66.png "Page 67
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You can correct the standard color temperature for the white balance
setting. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a color
temperature conversion or color co mpensating filter. Each color can be
corrected to one of nine levels. Users familiar with using color temperature
conversion or color compensating filters will find this feature handy.
1Select [WB SHIFT/BKT].
Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z WB
SHIFT/BKT ], then press < 0>.
X The WB correction/WB bracketing
screen will...")
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With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded
simultaneously. Based on the white balance mode’s standard color temperature, the
image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. This is called
white balance bracketing. It can be set up to ±3 levels in single-level increments.
1Set the image-recording quality to
any setting except RAW and
RAW+JPEG.
(p.52)
2Select [WB SHIFT/BKT].
Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z WB
SHIFT/BKT ], then press <...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/103439/w64_eos-30-d-manual-1513112101_d-67.png "Page 68
68
With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded
simultaneously. Based on the white balance mode’s standard color temperature, the
image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. This is called
white balance bracketing. It can be set up to ±3 levels in single-level increments.
1Set the image-recording quality to
any setting except RAW and
RAW+JPEG.
(p.52)
2Select [WB SHIFT/BKT].
Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z WB
SHIFT/BKT ], then press <...")
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The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. It can start
counting in one of three different ways: [Continuous], [Auto reset ], and
[ Manual reset ]. The images you take are automatically assigned a file
number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in a folder that can hold up to
9999 images. The folders will be aut omatically numbered from 100 to
999.
1Select [File numbering].
Turn the < 5> dial to select [ c File
numbering ], then press < 0>.
2Select the file numbering method.
Turn...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/103439/w64_eos-30-d-manual-1513112101_d-69.png "Page 70
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The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. It can start
counting in one of three different ways: [Continuous], [Auto reset ], and
[ Manual reset ]. The images you take are automatically assigned a file
number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in a folder that can hold up to
9999 images. The folders will be aut omatically numbered from 100 to
999.
1Select [File numbering].
Turn the < 5> dial to select [ c File
numbering ], then press < 0>.
2Select the file numbering method.
Turn...")
71 3 File Numbering Methods When the CF card is replaced with a newly-formatted CF card, the folder numbering and file numbering will restart from the beginning ( 100-0001 ). It will start from folder number 100 and file number 0001. This is convenient when you want to organize images according to CF cards. If the replacement CF card contains images recorded previously, the file numbering will follow the highest file number (in the highest numbered folder) in that CF card. This creates a new folder automatic ally numbered with the next higher number, and the file number restarts from 0001. Images captured thereafter are saved in this new folder. The file numbering method (Auto reset or Continuous) that was in effect before the manual reset will continue to take effect. Auto Reset Manual Reset XXX-0051 CF card -1 1 0 0 -0001 CF card -2 File numbering after changing the CF card File number is reset If folder No. 999 is created, [ Folder number full] will appear on the LCD monitor. Then if file No. 9999 is created, “ Err CF” will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. Replace the CF card with a new one. If the folder contains file number 9999, a new folder will be created automatically when the next image is captured. The image will then be saved in the new folder as file number 0001. For both JPEG and RAW images, the file name will start with “IMG_”. The extension will be “.JPG” for JPEG images and “.CR2” for RAW images.
72 When the camera is ready to shoot, press the button to view the current camera settings on the LCD monitor. Display the camera settings. Press the < B> button. X The current camera settings appear on the LCD monitor. To turn off the settings display, press the < B > button again. B Checking Camera Settings Date/Time (p.39) Picture Style (p.56) WB correction (p.67)/ WB bracketing (p.68) Color space (p.63) Color temperature setting (p.66) ISO speed (p.55) Auto rotate display (p.111) Auto power off (p.43) CF card remaining capacity Flash exposure compensation (p.106) Camera Setting Display Transfer failed images (with WFT-E1/E1A) For details on the image info. during playback, see “Shooting Information Display” (p.114).
73 4 Setting the AF, Metering,and Drive Modes The viewfinder has 9 AF points. By selecting a suitable AF point, you can shoot with autofocus while framing the subject as desired. You can also set the AF mode to suit the subject or obtain the desired effect. Evaluative, partial, spot, and center-weighted average metering modes are provided. Single, high- speed continuous, low-speed continuous, and self-timer drive modes are provided. Select the metering mode that suits the subject or your photographic intention. The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is av ailable only in Creative Zone modes ( d, s , f , a , 8 ). In the Basic Zone modes, the AF mode, AF point selection, metering mode, and drive mode are set automatically. Metering mode AF mode Drive modes
74 The AF mode is the autofocusing operation method. Three AF modes are provided. One-Shot AF is suited for still subjects, while AI Servo AF is for moving subjects. And AI Focus AF switches from One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF automatically if the stil l subject starts moving. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically. 1On the lens, set the focus mode switch to . 2Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode. 3Press the button. (9 ) 4Select the AF mode. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 6> dial. X : One-Shot AF 9 : AI Focus AF Z : AI Servo AF f Selecting the AF Mode N If an Extender (optional) is attached and the maximum aperture of the lens is f/5.6 or smaller, AF will not be possible. For details, see the Extender’s instruction manual. stands for auto focus. < MF> stands for manual focus.
75 f Selecting the AF Mode N Pressing the shutter button halfway activates the autofocus and achieves focus once. XThe AF point which achieves focus flashes briefly. At the same time, the focus confirmation light < o> in the viewfinder is displayed.XWith evaluative metering, the exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) will be set when focus is achieved. The exposure setting and focus will be locked as long as the shutter button is pressed halfway. (p.79) You can then recompose the shot while retaining the exposure setting and point of focus. While you press the shutter button halfway, the camera focuses continuously. This AF mode is for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. XWith predictive AF (p.76), the camera can also focus track a subject which steadily approaches or retreats from the camera. XThe exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. One-Shot AF for Still Subjects AF point Focus confirmation light AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light < o> in the viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the picture and try to focus again. Or see “When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)” (p.80). In a Creative Zone mode (except ), the beeper will not sound even when focus is achieved. Also, the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder will not light.
f Selecting the AF Mode N 76 About Predictive AF If the subject approaches or retreats from the camera at a constant rate, the camera tracks the subject and predicts the focusing distance immediately before the picture is taken. This is for obtaining correct focus at the moment of exposure. When the AF point selection is autom atic, the camera first uses the center AF point to focus. During autofocusing, if the subject moves away from the center AF point, fo cus tracking continues as long as the subject is covered by another AF point. With a manually selected AF point, the selected AF point will focus track the subject. AI Focus AF switches the AF mode from One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF automatically if the still subject starts moving. After the subject is focused in the One- Shot AF mode, if the subject starts moving, the camera will detect the movement and change the AF mode automatically to AI Servo AF. AI Focus AF for Automatic Switching of AF Mode When focus is achieved in the AI Focus AF mode with the Servo mode active, the beeper will sound softly. The focus confirmation light < o> in the viewfinder will not light.
77 The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected automatically by the camera or manually by you. In Basic Zone modes and the < 8> mode, the AF point is selected automatically. In the < d> < s > modes, you can switch between automatic and manual AF point selection. The camera selects the AF point automatically according to the shooting conditions. All the AF points in the viewfinder will light in red. You can select any of the nine AF points manually. This is best when you want to focus on a particul ar subject, or autofocus quickly while composing the shot. 1Press the button. (9 ) X The selected AF point will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 2Select the AF point. While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, use < 9>. The AF point in the direction where you press the < 9> will be selected. If you press < 9> straight down, the center AF point will be selected. If you push the < 9> in the same direction as the currently-selected AF point, all the AF poi nts will light and automatic AF point selection will be set. S Selecting the AF Point N Automatic AF point selection Manual AF Point Selection Selecting with the Multi-controller
S Selecting the AF Point N 78 Press the < S> button, then turn the < 6 > dial or < 5> dial to select the AF point in the looping sequence shown on the left. Under low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button halfway, the built-in flash fires a brief burst of flashes. It illuminates the subject to enable easier autofocusing. The EOS 30D’s AF sensor has nine AF points. The center AF point is a high-precision, cross- type sensor sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines of the subject. The top and bottom AF points are vertical line-sensitive, and the remaining six AF points are horizontal line- sensitive AF points. With f/2.8 and faster lenses,* the ve rtical line-sensitive sensor at the center AF point will also functi on to attain high-precision focusing. * Except with the EF28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM and EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro lenses. Selecting with the Dial About AF-Assist beam wi th the Built-in Flash Lens’ Maximum Aperture and AF Sensitivity When looking at the LCD panel to select the AF point, note the following: Automatic selection , center , right , top If focus cannot be achieved with an EOS-dedicated, external Speedlite’s AF-assist beam, select the center AF point. In the < 3> < 7 > modes, the AF-assist beam does not light. The built-in flash’s AF-assist beam is effective up to about 4 meters/13.2 feet. In the Creative Zone modes when you pop-up the built-in flash with the button, the AF-assist beam will be fired when necessary.
79 After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject and recompose the shot. This is called “focus lock.” Focus lock works only in the One-Shot AF mode. 1Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode. 2Select the desired AF point. (p.77) 3Focus the subject. Move the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. 4Keep pressing the shutter button halfway and recompose the picture as desired. 5Take the picture. Using Focus Lock If the AF mode is AI Servo AF (or AI Focus AF set to Servo mode), focus lock will not work. Focus lock is also possible in Basic Zone modes (except < 5>). In this case, start from step 3.
80 Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light < o> blinks) with certain subjec ts such as the following: Subjects difficult to focus (a) Low-contrast subjects Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc. (b) Subjects in low light (c) Extremely backlit and reflective subjects Example: Car with a reflective body, etc. (d) Overlapping near and far objects Example: Animal in a cage, etc. (e) Repetitive patterns Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc. In such cases, do one of the following: (1) Focus an object at the same dist ance as the subject and lock the focus before recomposing. (2) Set the lens focus mode switch to < MF> and focus manually. 1On the lens, set the focus mode switch to . 2Focus the subject. Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject is in focus in the viewfinder. When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) Manual Focusing Focusing ring If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the active AF point and the focus confirmation light < o> in the viewfinder will light when focus is achieved.