Canon EOS 30D Instruction Manual page 294

• 8:00PM / Indoor shofs _
Picture problems
Dim light, didn't use flash, camera shake,
fuzzy photos... there are so many excuses
for lost photo opportunities! But now, you
don't have to apologize any more
because Canon IS Lenses show
outstanding performance in many different
kinds of indoor shooting situations.
Without a flash!
With flash With IS Lens
Flash sometimes destroys the mood of a room.
Consider using available light instead
(with Canon EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6IS USM):
1. Since candlelight alone is not enough, put on some room lights. Or keep the room
somewhat dark, and let in light from another source (such as the room next door).
2. Set your zoom lens to a wide to normal angle (17-28mm), which has a shorter focal length.
3. Choose the Av exposure mode and keep the aperture fully open.
4. When aiming at the subject, put your elbow(s) on the table (or somewhere else)
to hold the camera steady as you focus on the child's eyes. To prevent blurring,
try to press the shutter button when your child is relatively still.
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