Canon EOS 30D Instruction Manual

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Thank 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 sensor. The camera has nine 
high-precision AF points, and it is compatible with all Canon EF lenses 
(including the EF-S lenses). Designed for quick shooting at all times, 
the camera has many features for all types of shooting from fully 
automatic snapshooting to creative work.
Before using the camera, try it out while reading this Instruction Manual 
to familiarize yourself with camera operations.
To prevent accidents and damage, read the Safety Warnings (p.8,9) 
and Handling Precautions (p.10,11).
Test the Camera Before Using
Before using the camera, take a few test shots and check that the images are 
properly recorded on the memory card.
If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or read 
by a personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or 
inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded images of 
people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment. Also be aware that 
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography even for 
private enjoyment.
 
Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc.
 
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CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
 
Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and other countries.
 
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States 
and other countries.
 
All other corporate names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the 
property of their respective owners.
* This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 
2.21 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard that enhances 
compatibility between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif 
Print-compliant printer, the shooting information is incorporated to optimize the 
print output.