Canon EOS 30D 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.

* <8> stands for Auto-depth of field.

Set the Mode Dial to <8>.

 

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 flashing in red will be in focus.

 

Hold down the shutter button halfway 
and press the depth-of-field preview 
button to see the depth of field (range 
of acceptable focus). (p.89)

8 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE

 

The <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.

 

If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates that the subject is too dark. 
Increase the ISO speed.

 

If the “8000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates that the subject is too 
bright. Decrease the ISO speed.

 

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

 

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

 

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