Canon EOS 30D Instruction Manual

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All 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 take nice pictures.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <1>.
X
Automatically, the AF mode will be set 
to <9>, the drive mode will 
be set to <u>, and the metering 
mode will be set to <q>.
2
Aim any AF point over the 
subject.
 
Out of the nine AF points, the one 
covering the closest subject is 
selected automatically to achieve 
focus.
3
Focus the subject.
 
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
X
The AF point which achieves focus flashes 
in red briefly. At the same time, the beeper 
will sound and the focus confirmation light 
<o> in the viewfinder will light.
X
The shutter speed and aperture will 
be set automatically and displayed in 
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 
(0)
X
If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-
up automatically.
X
Under low-light conditions, if the focus 
cannot be achieved with the AF, AF-
assist beam is fired automatically. (p.78)
4
Check the display.
1 Using Full Auto
AF point
Shutter speed
Aperture
Focus confirmation light