Canon EOS 20D Instruction Manual

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This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically between a 
near subject and far subject. It is effective for group photos and 
landscapes. The camera uses the nine AF points to detect the nearest 
and farthest subjects to be in focus.

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8> stands for Auto-depth of field.

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Move the AF point over the subject 
and press the shutter button halfway. 
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All the subjects covered by the AF points 
which flashed in red will be in focus.

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Hold down the shutter button halfway 
and press the depth-of-field preview 
button (p.79) to see the depth of field 
(range of acceptable focus).

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As long as the exposure setting is not 
blinking, the exposure will be correct.

8 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE

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8> mode cannot be used if the lens’ focus mode switch is set to 

<MF>. The result will be the same as using the <d> mode.

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If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed.

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If the “8000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure. Decrease 
the ISO speed.

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If the aperture value blinks, it indicates that the exposure level is correct 
but the desired depth of field cannot be achieved. Either use a wide-
angle lens or move further away from the subjects.

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In this shooting mode, you cannot freely change the shutter speed and 
aperture value. If the camera sets a slow shutter speed, hold the camera 
steady or use a tripod.

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If you use flash, the result will be the same as using <d> with flash.