Canon EOS 30D Instruction Manual

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Basic Operation
The <6> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings.
(1) After pressing a button, turn the 
<6> dial.
When you press a button, its function 
remains on for 6 seconds (9). While 
turning the <6> dial, look at the setting in 
the LCD panel. When the timer ends or if 
you press the shutter button down halfway, 
the camera will be ready to shoot.
 
In this way, you can set the AF mode, 
drive mode, and metering mode and 
select the AF point.
(2) Turn the <6> dial only.
While looking at the LCD panel or 
viewfinder, turn the <6> dial to set the 
desired setting.
 
In this way, you can set the shutter 
speed, aperture, etc.
Operating the <6> Main Dial
 
If you press the shutter button halfway and (0) elapse, you must press it 
halfway again and wait a moment before pressing it completely to take a 
picture. If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway 
first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely 
immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture.
 
Ever during image playback, menu display, or image recording, you can press 
the shutter button halfway to instantly return to shooting. (This does not work 
during direct printing or while the direct image transfer screen is displayed.)
 
Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera 
shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera 
shake, note the advice below. Also see “Holding the Camera” (p.44).
• Hold the camera steady.
• Put your finger tip on the shutter button, hold the camera with your right 
hand, then press the shutter button gently.