Canon Eos 30 D Manual

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Image Settings
This chapter explains the digital image settings for the 
image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white 
balance, and color space.
 For Basic Zone modes, only the image-recording quality 
(except RAW and RAW+JPEG), file numbering, and 
camera setting check will apply in this chapter.
  The asterisk  M on the right of the page title indicates that 
the respective feature is av ailable only in Creative Zone 
modes ( d, s , f , a , 8 ).  

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The 73 /83 /74 /84 /76 /86  modes record the image in the 
widely-used JPEG. In the  1 mode, the captured image will require 
post-processing with the software provided. The  1+73 /+83 /
+ 74 /+84 /+76 /+86  (RAW+ JPEG) modes simultaneously 
record the image in both RAW and JPEG images to the CF card with a 
single shot.  Note that in the Basic Zone modes, RAW or RAW+JPEG 
cannot be set.
1Select [Quality].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z 
Quality ], then press < 0>.
X
The recording qualit y screen...

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 The number of possible shots and maximum burst (p.54) apply to a 512MB CF 
card based on Canon’s testing standards.
  The single image size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst during 
continuous shooting are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100, Picture 
Style: [ Standard ]). The actual single image size,  number of possible shots, and 
maximum burst will vary depending on the subject, shooting mode, ISO speed, 
Picture Style, etc.
  In the case...

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The maximum burst during continuous shooting depends on the image-recording 
quality and the drive mode (high-spe ed/low-speed continuous shooting). The 
approx. maximum burst during continuous shooting is indicated below for each 
image-recording quality. Note that with high-speed CF cards, the maximum burst 
may be higher than shown in the table bel ow depending on the shooting conditions.
* Continuous shooting is possible until the CF card becomes full.
 The...

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The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. A higher 
ISO speed number indicates a higher s ensitivity to light. Therefore, a 
high ISO speed is suited for low light and moving subjects. However, 
the image may look more coarse with noise, etc. On the other hand, a 
low ISO speed is not suited for low light or action shots, but the image 
will look cleaner. 
The camera can be set between ISO 100 and 1600 in 1/3-stop 
increments.
The ISO speed is set automatically within ISO...

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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects.
You can also adjust the settings of each Picture Style to obtain custom 
image effects.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z 
Picture Style ], then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select the style.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a style, 
then press < 0>.
• Standard The image looks vivid,  sharp, and crisp.
• Portrait For nice skin tones. The image looks slightly sharp and...

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• Monochrome
You can take black-and-white photos.
• User Def. 1-3 You can register your own Picture Style settings (p.61). Any User 
Defined Picture Style which has not been set will have the same 
settings as the Standard Picture Style.
The symbols on the upper right of the Picture Style selection screen 
refer to the sharpness, contrast, color saturation, color tone, filter effect, 
and color toning.
The numerals indicate the settings for each. Symbols
About the...

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You can customize the Picture Style by changing the individual 
parameters like [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ]. To customize 
[Monochrome ], see page 59.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z 
Picture Style ], then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select the style.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a style 
other than [ Monochrome ], then 
press < C>.
X The setting screen will appear.
3Select the parameter.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a 
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For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect] and [Toning effect ] 
(p.60) in addition to [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ].
1Select [Monochrome].
 Follow step 2 on page 56 to select 
[Monochrome ], then press the 
< C > button.
X The setting screen will appear.
2Select the parameter.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a 
parameter like [ Sharpness], then 
press < 0>.
3Set the desired setting.
  Turn the < 5> dial to set the desired 
setting, then press < 0>.
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60 Filter Effect
The same effect as using filters with black-and-white film can be 
obtained with digital images. A colo r can be brightened by using a filter 
having a similar or same color. At the same time, the complementary 
colors will be darkened. 
Toning Effect
When color toning is set, color toning will be applied to the captured 
black-and-white image before being recorded to the CF card. It can 
make the image look more impressive.
The following can be...