Canon EOS D30 - Manual (Page 80)

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Automatic Depth-of-Field AE
When taking pictures of large groups or landscapes, the EOS D30 can automatically achieve a
sharp focus over a wide depth of field. All the subjects covered by the focusing points, from those
close to the camera to those far away from the camera, can be taken clearly.
● In
〈 〉
mode, the shutter speed and aperture value cannot be changed freely. If the camera
selects a slow shutter speed, the use of a tripod is recommended.
● Automatic depth-of-field AE cannot be used if the lens’ focus mode switch is set to
〈
MF
〉
(or
〈
M
〉
on older lenses). Set the switch to
〈
AF
〉
.
* stands for Auto-Depth of field.
1 Set the Mode Dial to
〈 〉
.
2 Focus the picture.
● Place a focusing point over the subject and
press the shutter button down halfway. (
)
● The active focusing points are displayed.
The range between the nearest subject
covered by a focusing point and the farthest
subject covered by another focusing point
will be in sharp focus.
● You can check the depth of field beforehand
while the exposure is displayed. (→77)
● In this example, the focus will be sharp
from the distant subject covered by the left
focusing point to the nearby subject
covered by the right focusing point.
3 Check the display, then take the
picture.
● If the aperture value is not blinking, the
exposure is correct.
● Press the shutter button down fully.
4
If you use a flash, the result will be the same as using
〈 〉
(Program AE) mode with
flash.
If the aperture value is blinking, the exposure level is correct but the desired depth of
field cannot be achieved. Either use a wide-angle lens or move farther from the subject.