Canon EOS 30D User Manual

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10Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used

100You can silence the beeper so it does not sound in any shooting mode.1Select [Beep]. Turn the <5> dial to select [z Beep], then press <0&

1016Flash PhotographyThe built-in flash or an EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlite enables E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash),

102E-TTL II autoflash obtains high-precision and consistent flash shots.If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically in low-light or bac

103Using the Built-in FlashBuilt-in Flash RangeWith EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll [m / ft]ISO speed Wide angle: 18mm Telephoto: 55mm100 Approx. 1 - 3.7 /

Using the Built-in Flash104When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject’s eyes may look red in the image. “Red eye” happens when the lig

105Using the Built-in FlashFE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of a subject.1Check that the <

Using the Built-in Flash106In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set exposure compensation for flash. You can set flash exposure co

107An EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlite (optional) makes flash photography as easy as normal shooting. You can easily do the flash operations below.

Using EOS-Dedicated, External Speedlites108 Before attaching an external Speedlite, retract the built-in flash if it is popped up. If the EX-series

1097Image PlaybackThis chapter explains image playback operations such as how to view and erase captured images and how to connect the camera to a TV

11Handling PrecautionsLCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% active

110You can set how long the image is to be displayed on the LCD monitor right after it is captured. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To not ha

111Vertical shots can be rotated automatically so that they are displayed upright during playback.1Select [Auto rotate]. Turn the <5> dial to s

112You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to one of five levels.1Select [LCD brightness]. Turn the <5> dial to select [c LCD brightne

113You can select any captured image to view. You can view a single image, the shooting information, an index display, or a magnified view.1Playback t

Image Playback114 Highlight AlertWhen the shooting information is displayed, any overexposed areas of the image will blink. To obtain more image deta

115Image Playback HistogramOn the menu’s [x Histogram] setting, you can select [Brightness] or [RGB]. (p.35)[Brightness] DisplayThis histogram is a g

Image Playback116Nine thumbnail images are displayed on one screen.1Set the camera for playback. Press the <x> button.X The last captured image

117Image PlaybackYou can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.1Display the image. Display the image in the single-image or image info.

Image Playback118During the single image, image with shooting information, index, or magnified view display, you can jump forward or back to images st

119Image Playback Jumping during the single image or image with shooting information displayDuring the single image and information display, you can

12Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery. (p.24)To recharge the battery, see page 22.2Attach the lens. (p.27)When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with

Image Playback120You can playback the CF card’s images in an automatic slide show. Each image will be displayed for about 3 sec.1Select [Auto play].

121Image PlaybackYou can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise. Images will then be displayed in the correct orientation during playback.1Select [R

122By connecting the camera to a TV set with the video cable (provided), you can view the captured images on a TV set. Always turn off the camera and

123This prevents the image from being erased accidentally.1Select [Protect]. Turn the <5> dial to select [x Protect], then press <0>.X Th

124You can erase images individually or erase all the images at one time in the CF card. Only protected images (p.123) will not be erased.Once an imag

125L Erasing Images1Display the image. Press the <x> button.2Display the erase menu. Press the <L> button.X The erase menu will appear a

126Format the CF card before using it in the camera.Formatting a CF card will erase everything in the card. Even protected images will be erased, so m

1278Direct Printingfrom the CameraYou can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the CF card. The camera enables direct

128This chapter includes procedures for various types of printers. After “Preparing to Print” on the next page, follow the instructions applicable to

129You do the direct printing procedure entirely through your camera’s LCD monitor.1Select [Communication]. Turn the <5> dial to select [c Comm

13Quick Start Guide6Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.46)All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.7Focus the subject.

Preparing to Print130 If the printer has a built-in USB cable, connect the camera to that cable. When connecting the cable plug to the camera’s <

131Preparing to Print6Playback the image. Press the <x> button.X The image and the printer icon <w>, <A>, or <S> indicating a

132The setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might be disabled. For details, refer to your printer’s instruction manual.

133wPrinting with PictBridge Turn the <5> dial to select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>.X The Paper Type scr

wPrinting with PictBridge134About Page Layout* From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure comp

135wPrinting with PictBridge With step 4, select the item. When is displayed, press the <C> button. You can then set the parameters for fine a

wPrinting with PictBridge136 Turn the <5> dial to select the item to be adjusted, then press <0>. Select [Manual] and press <0>. T

137wPrinting with PictBridge Press the <9> up, down, left or right to move the dot “ ” on the screen to the desired position. B is for blue,

wPrinting with PictBridge1387Start printing. Turn the <5> dial to select [Print], then press <0>.X The printing will start.X During the p

1391Select the image to be printed. Check that the <A> icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. Turn the <5> dial to sele

14For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**).NomenclatureDigital terminal (p.130,161)Video OUT terminal (p.12

A Printing with CP Direct1404Set the options as desired. Set the [Image], [Borders], and [Date] as desired. Turn the <5> dial to select the me

141A Printing with CP Direct7Start printing. Turn the <5> dial to select [Print], then press <0>.X The printing will start.X During the p

1421Select the image to be printed. Check that the <S> icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. Turn the <5> dial to sele

143S Printing with Bubble Jet Direct4Set the options as desired. Turn the <5> dial to select the menu item, then press <0>. Turn the <

S Printing with Bubble Jet Direct1447Start printing. Turn the <5> dial to select [Print], then press <0>.X The printing will start.X Duri

145You can trim the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed.Do the trimming right before printing. If you set the trim

Setting the Trimming1463Exit the menu. Press <0>.X The Print setting screen will reappear.X On the upper left, you can see the trimmed image ar

147When you print directly from your camera to your printer, the printing settings will be saved in your camera. To use the same settings again, follo

1499DPOF: Digital PrintOrder FormatWith DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use the camera to specify which images in the CF card are to be pri

15NomenclatureTripod socketBattery compartment cover (p.24)Battery compartment cover release lever (p.24)<9> Multi-controller (p.32)Viewfinder e

150Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set i

1513 Print Ordering4 Exit the menu. Press the <M> button.X The Print order screen will reappear. Next, select [Order] or [All] to select the i

3 Print Ordering1521Select [Order]. Turn the <5> dial to select [Order], then press <0>.X The order screen will appear.2Select the image

1533 Print OrderingFor [Index] If you want to include the image in the index print, checkmark the box <X>. To deselect it, leave the box unchec

3 Print Ordering154The print order can also be set or canceled for all the images in the CF card. For standard-type prints, a quantity of one will be

155With a printer compatible with direct printing, you can easily print images specified with DPOF.1Prepare to print. See “Setting the Camera” (steps

3 Direct Printing with DPOF156ACP Direct / SBubble Jet Direct Set the [Style]. (p.139/142)5Start printing. Turn the <5> dial to select [OK], t

15710Transferring Images toa Personal computerYou can transfer images in the CF card to a personal computer. When the camera is connected to a persona

158With the camera, you can select the JPEG and RAW images to be transferred to the personal computer.1Select [Transfer order]. Turn the <5> di

1593 Selecting the Images to be Transferred5Exit the menu. Press the <M> button.XThe Transfer order screen will reappear. Press the <M> b

Nomenclature16LCD PanelThe actual display will show only the applicable items.ApertureAF point selection ([ - - - ])CF card full warning (FuLL CF)

3 Selecting the Images to be Transferred160Do not insert into the camera a CF card whose transfer order were set by a different camera and then try to

161Preparation for Image Transfer1Set the camera’s <4> switch to <2>.2Connect the camera to the personal computer. Use the interface cabl

162After installing the software (provided with the camera) to a personal computer, connect the camera to the personal computer. You can then transfer

163Transferring Images to a Personal Computer1Select [Select & Transfer]. Turn the <5> dial to select [Select & Transfer], then press &l

Transferring Images to a Personal Computer1641Select [Wallpaper]. Turn the <5> dial to select [Wallpaper], then press <0> or press the &l

16511Customizingthe CameraCustom Functions enable you to customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. Custom Functions

1661Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Turn the <5> dial to select [c Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press <0>.X The Custom Function scre

1673 Setting a Custom FunctionN1Select [Clear settings]. Turn the <5> dial to select [c Clear settings], then press <0>.X The Clear sett

1683 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn-01 SET function when shootingYou can change the function assigned to <0> when the camera is ready to shoot. 0

1693 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn-04 Shutter/AE lock button0: AF/AE lock1: AE lock/AFConvenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Press th

17NomenclatureViewfinder InformationThe actual display will show only the applicable items.Spot metering circleAF points (Superimposed display)<A&g

3 Custom Function SettingsN170C.Fn-06 Exposure level increments0: 1/3-stop1: 1/2-stopSets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposur

1713 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn-09 Bracket sequence / Auto cancelYou can change the AEB sequence when the pictures are bracketed with the shutter s

3 Custom Function SettingsN172C.Fn-11 Menu button display positionWhen you press the <M> button, you can set the menu screen setting.0: Previous

1733 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn-14 E-TTL II 0: EvaluativeFully automatic flash photography for all conditions, from low light to daylight fill-flas

3 Custom Function SettingsN174C.Fn-18 Lens AF stop button function0: AF stop1: AF startAF operates only while the AF stop button is pressed. While the

17512ReferenceThis section will help you understand your camera better. It covers information on camera features, system accessories, and other refere

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Function Availability Table178*When the lens’ focus mode switch is set to <MF>, AE lock is applied at the center AF point.AF Modes and Drive Mod

179The following program line applies when the camera is in Program AE <d> mode.Program Line DescriptionThe lower horizontal axis represents the

Nomenclature18Mode DialThe Mode Dial is divided into two function zones.BasiczoneImagezoneCreativezoneFull Autoc Basic Zone All you do is press the sh

180If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer o

181Troubleshooting Guide Auto power off is in effect.X Press the shutter button halfway. If you do not want auto power off to take effect, set [c Aut

Troubleshooting Guide182 The lens focus mode switch is set to <MF>.X Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.27) Camera shake occurre

183If an error occurs, the camera’s LCD monitor will display the error screen, and the LCD panel will display an error code like “Err xx.” To resolve

184Major Accessories (Optional)Battery Pack BP-511AHigh-capacity, lithium-ion, secondary power pack.AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2Power source kit (AC adapter,

185Major Accessories (Optional)Macro LitesThe EX-series Macro Lites (two models) are ideal for close-up flash photography. You can fire only one or bo

186System MapAC Adapter Kit ACK-E2Eyecup EbRubber Frame EbEyepiece Extender EP-EX15Angle Finder CDate / time CR2016 lithium batteryE-series Dioptric A

187System MapTimer RemoteControllerTC-80N3Remote SwitchRS-80N3WirelessControllerLC-5PC card slotCF cardCF Card readerTV/VideoPCMCIA adapter EOS DIGIT

188•TypeType: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flashRecording media: Type I or II CF card* Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB o

189Specifications• White BalanceType: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash, custom, color temperature setting

19NomenclatureBattery Charger CG-580This is a battery pack charger. (p.22)Battery Charger CB-5LThis is a battery pack charger. (p.26)Battery pack slot

Specifications190AF-assist beam: Small series of flashes fired by built-in flashEffective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft.

191SpecificationsFlash coverage: 17mm lens angle of viewFE lock: ProvidedFlash exposure compensation:±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments• External

Specifications192• Image Protection and EraseProtect: Single images can be erase-protected or not.Erase: One image or all images in the CF card can be

193Specifications• Dimensions and WeightDimensions (W x H x D): 144 x 105.5 x 73.5 mm / 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in.Weight: Approx. 700 g / 24.7 oz. (body only

Specifications194• EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II Angle of view: Diagonal extent: 74°20’ - 27°50’Horizontal extent: 64°30’ - 23°20’Vertical extent: 45°30’ -

195Digital Camera Model DS126131 SystemsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

196AAC Adapter Kit ...26, 184Access lamp ...29Accessories ...184Ad

197IndexDC coupler ...26Depth-of-field preview ...89Dioptric Adjustment...4

198IndexLLAN (WFT-E1) ...36Landscape ...48, 56Language...

199IndexRecharge ...22Red-eye corr. ...136Red-eye Reduction ...1

2Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.The EOS 30D is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera with a large, fine-detail, 8.20-megapixel CMOS sens

20 In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera. For

CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, JapanU.S.A. CANON U.S.A. INC. For all inquiries concerning this camera, call toll f

211Getting StartedThis chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations.Attaching the StrapPass the end of the strap through the camera’

221Remove the cover. When you remove the battery from the camera, be sure to reattach the cover to protect against short circuit.2Attach the battery.

23Recharging the Battery Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512. If the battery is left in the c

24Load a fully charged BP-511A battery pack into the camera.1Open the battery compartment cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the c

25Installing and Removing the BatteryBattery Life [Number of shots · approx.] The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A and CIPA (Camera

26With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level.1Connect the DC

271Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow.2Attach the lens. Align the EF-S lens with the c

28The captured image will be recorded onto the CF card (optional).Although the thickness is different, a Type I or Type II CF card can be inserted int

29Installing and Removing the CF Card1Open the cover. Turn the <4> switch to <2>. Check that the “buSY” message is not displayed on the

3Check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.* Be careful not to lose any of t

30The camera can operate only after the <4> switch is turned on.<2>: The camera is turned off and does not operate.<1> : The camera

31Basic OperationThe <6> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings.(1)After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial.When you press a

Basic Operation32The <5> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings and selecting LCD monitor items. When you want to use the <5> d

33By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the image recording quality, Picture Style, the date/time, Custom Functions, etc. W

Menu Operations341Display the menu. Press the <M> button to display the menu. To turn off the menu, press the button again.2Select a menu item.

35Menu Operations<z> Shooting menu (Red)<x> Playback menu (Blue)Menu SettingsQuality73/83/74/84/76/86/ RAW/RAW+73/ +83/ +74/ +84/ +76/ +86

Menu Operations36<c> Set-up menu (Yellow) The LCD monitor cannot be used as a viewfinder for shooting. Adjust the LCD monitor’s brightness to

37Menu Operations1Select [Clear settings]. Turn the <5> dial to select [c Clear settings], then press <0>.2Select [Clear all camera setti

38The LCD monitor’s interface language can be set to one of fifteen languages.1Select [Language]. Turn the <5> dial to select [c Language], the

39Set the date and time as shown below.1Select [Date/Time]. Turn the <5> dial to select [c Date/Time], then press <0>.X The date/time scr

41234IntroductionItem Check List... 3Contents at a Glan

40The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time and its service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the batte

41The 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

3 Cleaning the CMOS sensorN424Clean the image sensor. Use a rubber blower to carefully blow away any dust, etc., on the surface of the image sensor.5

43You 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 tu

44By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp viewfinder image even without eyeglasses. The camera’s adjustable dioptric range

452Fully AutomaticShootingThis chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for quick and easy shooting. In each mode <1> &

46All 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

471 Using Full Auto5Take the picture. Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely.X The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec

48Just 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

49Basic Zone ModesThis is for fast-moving subjects when you want to freeze the action. The camera will first track the subject with the center AF poin

5Contents11128910567Selecting the AF Point...77Using Focus Lock...

50Use 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 <R> butt

513Image SettingsThis chapter explains the digital image settings for the image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, and color

52The 73/83/74/84/76/86 modes record the image in the widely-used JPEG. In the 1 mode, the captured image will require post-processing with the softwa

533 Setting the Image-recording Quality The number of possible shots and maximum burst (p.54) apply to a 512MB CF card based on Canon’s testing stand

3 Setting the Image-recording Quality54The maximum burst during continuous shooting depends on the image-recording quality and the drive mode (high-sp

55The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. A higher ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light. Therefore, a h

56By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects.You can also adjust the settings of each Picture Style to obtain custom image

573 Selecting a Picture StyleN• MonochromeYou can take black-and-white photos.• User Def. 1-3You can register your own Picture Style settings (p.61).

58You can customize the Picture Style by changing the individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To customize [Monochrome], see page 59.1S

593 Customizing the Picture StyleNFor Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] (p.60) in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast

6Contents at a GlanceImage Quality Set picture effects Î p.56 (Selecting a Picture S

3 Customizing the Picture StyleN60Filter EffectThe same effect as using filters with black-and-white film can be obtained with digital images. A color

61You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters to suit your preferences and register it in User Define

3 Registering the Picture StyleN625Select the parameter. Turn the <5> dial to select a parameter like [Sharpness], then press <0>.6Set th

63The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB.

64Normally, the <Q> setting will set the optimum white balance automatically. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with <Q>, you c

65With custom white balance, you shoot a white object that will serve as the basis for the white balance setting. By selecting this image, you import

3 Custom White BalanceN66 If the exposure obtained in step 1 is underexposed or overexposed, a correct white balance might not be obtained. If an im

67You can correct the standard color temperature for the white balance setting. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a color temperature

68With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the white balance mode’s standard color temp

693 White Balance Auto BracketingN4Take the picture.XWhen B/A bracketing has been set, the three images will be recorded onto the CF card in the follo

7Contents at a Glance Freeze or blur the action Î p.86 (s Shutter-priority AE) Blur or the background or make everything look sharpÎ p.88 (f Apertur

70The 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 [M

713 File Numbering MethodsWhen the CF card is replaced with a newly-formatted CF card, the folder numbering and file numbering will restart from the b

72When the camera is ready to shoot, press the <B> button to view the current camera settings on the LCD monitor.Display the camera settings. P

734Setting the AF, Metering,and Drive ModesThe viewfinder has 9 AF points. By selecting a suitable AF point, you can shoot with autofocus while framin

74The 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 mo

75f Selecting the AF ModeNPressing the shutter button halfway activates the autofocus and achieves focus once.XThe AF point which achieves focus flash

f Selecting the AF ModeN76About Predictive AFIf the subject approaches or retreats from the camera at a constant rate, the camera tracks the subject a

77The 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>

S Selecting the AF PointN78 Press the <S> button, then turn the <6> dial or <5> dial to select the AF point in the looping sequence

79After 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-Sho

8Safety WarningsFollow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage.Preventing Serious Injury or Deat

80Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:Subjects difficult t

81Four metering modes are provided: Evaluative, partial, spot, and center-weighted average metering. In the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering will

82Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum drive mode is set automatically.1Press the <R> button. (9

835Advanced OperationsWith Creative Zone modes, you can set the desired shutter speed or aperture to obtain the result you want. You take control of t

84Like <1> (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose shooting mode. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the s

85d Program AE If “30"” and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash. If “8000” and the mini

86In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to suit the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter

87s Shutter-Priority AE If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the a

88In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. This is called apertu

89f Aperture-Priority AE If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a larger aperture (smalle

9• If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electr

90In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfi

91a Manual Exposure5Set the exposure. Check the exposure level and set the desired shutter speed and aperture.6Take the picture.: Standard exposure l

92This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically between a near subject and far subject. It is effective for group photos and landscap

93Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure setting set by the camera. You can make the image look lighter (increased exposure) or

94By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive

953 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB amount to < >. It will also be canceled if you set the <4> switc

96AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. By locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while mai

97When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This i

98Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12 [Mirror lockup] set to [1: Enable] (p.172). The mirror can be swung up separately from when the exposure is ma

99The LCD panel is provided with illumination.Each time you press the <U> button, the LCD panel illumination will turn on (9) or off. Use it to