Canon EOS 30D Instruction Manual

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Basic Zone Modes

This is for fast-moving subjects when you 
want to freeze the action.

 

The camera will first track the subject with the center 
AF point. Focus tracking will then continue with any 
of the nine AF points covering the subject.

 

While you press the shutter button, focusing will 
continue for continuous shooting.

 

Using a telephoto lens is recommended.

 

When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound softly.

X

The AF mode will be set to <Z>, the 
drive mode will be set to <o>, and the 
metering mode will be set to <q> automatically.

This mode is for shooting people outside at 
twilight or at night. The flash illuminates the 
subject and a slow sync speed captures a 
natural-looking exposure of the background.

 

If you want to shoot a night scene without people, 
use the <3> mode instead.

 

Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.

X

The AF mode will be set to <X>, the 
drive mode will be set to <u>, and the metering 
mode will be set to <q> automatically.

You can disable the flash when you do not 
want it to fire.

 

The built-in flash or any external Speedlite will 
not fire.

X

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> automatically.

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In the <6> mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. In the <3> or <7> 
mode, if the shutter speed display blinks, be aware that camera shake may occur.