Canon EOS 30D RAW files only in AV or manual modes

[trossit]

Hello Canon users.  I recently purchased a Canon 30D but I noticed when I am in the AUTO mode the camera produces JPG files but when I switch to one of the other modes such as AV, Tv, or MAN it produces CR2 RAW files.  How can I make this camera only produce JPG files in ALL modes?  Thanls.

[Peter]

[trossit]

Peter thank you...but my 30D seems different.  In the "Quality" screen the RAW settings are not even shown to be available settings, just jpg settings are displayed.  Also, I am unable to find "Clear Settings" in the menu to attempt to switch the camera back to DEFAULT settings.  I have the camera selected to Fine JPG but afer taking a picture when I view the image in the INFO screen you can see the "RAW" indicator displayed.  

Sine I am unable to get the Utilily SW for this camera from Canon to work with Win10 is there another software you would recommend for converting CT2 files to JPG?

Thanks,

TR

[kvbarkley · Accepted solution]

Try setting the quality in P mode. The menu settings are mode sensitive.

Digital Photo Professional shold be able to read your raw files.

[trossit]

kvbarkely, thank you that fixed it!!

Much appreciated! 

TR

[ebiggs1]

The full auto mode is the point and shoot mode so it is assumed the user doesn't want to take the necessary editing procedure so Raw is not a option. IMHO, that mode should be eliminated on a DSLR and left to the smartphone crowd. The whole concept and purpose of a DSLR is for better pictures. 

[trossit]

Ebiggs, I am in full agreement, the auto mode is extrmemly annoying in semi low light conditions outdoors when you go to press the shutter > BANG the flash pops up!  

I am new to this forum, it seems very helpful.  I am sure I will have more questions as this 30D is new to me, great camera by the way especially for the price I paid for it on Ebay.  

TR

[ebiggs1]

"I am sure I will have more questions as this 30D is new to me ..."

That is fine, bring'em on!  I never had a 30D but I did have a 20D. The 30D is the successor of the 20D.

 It can accept ef or ef-s lenses. It uses an aps-c, or crop, sized sensor at around 8mp.