Manual: Download the official Canon SX30 IS PDF manual (provided by Canon).
Approved Memory Cards & Capacity: The Canon SX30 IS is compatible with SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC and HC MMCplus memory cards.
Card Size |
No. of Images (Fine) |
Min. of HD Video (720p) |
8GB |
2,167 |
42 min |
16GB |
4,334 |
84 min |
32GB |
8,668 |
168 min |
Battery Life & Charger Info:
Compatible Charger |
Compatible Battery |
Battery Life |
CB-2LZ |
NB-7L |
370 shots |
Recommended Bags & Cases: The Canon SX30 IS is 4.84″ long by 3.62″ tall by 4.25″ wide. Here are the best cases and bags that fit the SX30 IS like a glove.
All Purpose |
Compact |
Stylish |
Case Logic DCB-304 High Zoom Bag |
Canon PSC-4100 Leather Case |
Lowepro Exchange Messenger Bag |
Filter Size & Adapters: The Canon SX30 IS can accept 67mm filters with the help of the Canon FA-DC67A Filter adapter. Here are my recommended filters.
67mm UV |
67mm Polarizer |
67mm ND 3 Stop |
67mm ND 10 Stop |
B+W, Hoya, Tiffen |
B+W, Hoya, Tiffen |
B+W, Hoya, Tiffen |
B+W, Hoya |
Compatible External Speedlites (Flashes):
Portable |
All Purpose |
Powerful |
Professional |
Canon 270EX II |
Canon 320EX |
Canon 430EX II |
Canon 580EX II |
Other Compatible Accessories:
Lens Hood |
Filter Adapter |
HDMI Cable |
Canon LH-DC60 |
Canon FA-DC67A which accepts 67mm filters |
HDMI to Mini-HDMI cable for HDTV photo/video playback |
Initial Setup:
Setting |
Selection |
Manual |
Highest Image Size & Quality |
Select JPEG (L) |
Pg. 74 |
Highest Image Quality Compression |
Select FINE |
Pg. 74 |
ISO (Outdoors/Bright Light) |
Select an ISO of 80 |
Pg. 76 |
ISO (Indoors/Low Light) |
Select Auto or Manually Set between 400 to 1600 |
Pg. 76 |
White Balance |
Select Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash or Custom |
Pg. 77 |
Cool Effects:
Effect |
Selection |
Manual |
Shoot in Black and White |
FUNC/SET → My Colors → B/W |
Pg. 79 |
Increase Color Saturation |
FUNC/SET → My Colors → V |
Pg. 79 |
Subject in Color/Background Black & White |
SCN Mode → FUNC/SET → Color Accent (icon: Eyedropper+A) |
Pg. 103 |
Swap Color with Another |
SCN Mode → FUNC/SET → Color Swap (icon: Eyedropper+S) |
Pg. 104 |
Panoramic Shots |
SCN mode → FUNC/SET → Stitch Assist (icon: Box w/ left or right arrow) |
Pg. 106 |
Better Control & Performance:
Setting |
Selection |
Manual |
Close-ups |
Select Macro Mode (left arrow) |
Pg. 73 |
Quick burst of shots |
FUNC/SET → Drive Mode → Continuous (icon: three boxes) |
Pg. 78 |
Imprint the Time & Date |
MENU → Shooting tab (icon : camera) → Date Stamp |
Pg. 60 |
Include Yourself in the Photo |
Select the Self-Timer (down arrow) |
Pg. 61 |