● This manual is for the EOS 5D Mark III installed with firmware
version 1.2.0 or later.
● The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual.
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Introduction
The EOS 5D Mark III is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a
fine-detail, full-frame (approx. 36 x 24 mm) CMOS sensor with approx.
22.3 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5+, approx. 100% viewfinder
coverage, high-precision and high-speed 61-point AF, approx. 6 fps
continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full High-Definition (Full
HD) movie shooting.
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.389-391) and “Handling Precautions” (p.14-15).
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera.
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
Memory Cards
In this manual, “CF card” refers to CompactFlash cards and “SD card”
refers to SD/SDHC/SDXC cards. “Card” refers to all memory cards
used to record images or movies. The camera does not come with a card for recording images/movies. Please purchase it separately.
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Item Check List
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Camera
(with body cap)
Wide Strap
(1)(2)
(1)Camera Instruction Manual
(this booklet)
(2)Pocket Guide
* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a power cord.)
Attach Eyecup Eg to the viewfinder eyepiece.If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.Depending on the Lens Kit type, a lens instruction manual may also be
included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Eyecup Eg
Interface Cable
IFC-200U
Battery Pack
LP-E6
(with protective cover)
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk
(Software/Software Instruction Manuals)
Battery Charger
LC-E6/LC-E6E*
Stereo AV Cable
AVC-DC400ST
Software Instruction Manuals
The Software Instruction Manuals are inclu ded on the EOS DI GITAL
Solution Disk as PDF files. See page 396 for instructions to look up
information in the Software Instruction Manuals.
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Conventions Used in this Manual
Icons in this Manual
<6>: Indicates the Main Dial.
<5>: Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<9>: Indicates the Multi-controller.
<0>: Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function remains
active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
respectively after you let go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
LCD monitor.
3 : Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
<M> button and changing the setting.
M: When shown at the upper right of a page, it indicates that the
function is available only when the Mode Dial is set to d, s,
f, a, or F.
* The respective function cannot be used in the <A> (Scene
Intelligent Auto) mode.
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
has been set to <1> and the <R> switch has been set to the
left (Multi function lock released) (p.34, 47).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
EF50mm f/1.4 USM or EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens as an example.
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Chapters
1
6
1
1
14
For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Introduction
Getting Started
Basic Shooting
2
Setting the AF and Drive Modes
3
Image Settings
4
Advanced Operations
5
Flash Photography
Shooting with the LCD Monitor
7
Shooting Movies
8
Image Playback
9
Post-Processing Images
0
Sensor Cleaning
11
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical
shock.
The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used und erwater. If you
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well -wrung wet cloth.
Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magn etic field such
as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight.
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
Do not block the mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean
the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest
Canon Service Center.
Do not touch the camera’s electrical c ontacts with your fingers. This is to
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera
misoperation.
If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold i nto a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
If condensation forms on the camera, do not use t he camera. This is to avoid
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated
before using the camera.
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.
Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a
darkroom or chemical lab.
If the camera has not bee n used f or an e xtend ed perio d, te st a ll i ts functions
before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is
an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon
dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
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Handling Precautions
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor
Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a f ew dead pixels
among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black
or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
If the LCD monitor is le ft on fo r a prolonged pe riod, screen burn-i n may occur
where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor di splay may seem slow or it
may look black. It will return to normal at room temperature.
Cards
To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,
physical shock, or vibration.
Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything
metallic.
Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnet ic field
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity.
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.Store the card in a case.Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens
After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens
caps and put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Contacts
Cautions During Prolonged Use
If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a
prolonged period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a
malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin
burns.
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Quick Start Guide
1
2
3
4
Insert the battery (p.30).
To charge the battery, see page 28.
Insert a card (p.31).
The camera-front side slot is
for a CF card, and the
camera-back side slot is for
an SD card.
Attach the lens (p.39).
Align it with the red dot.
Set the lens focus mode switch
to <f> (p.39).
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5
Set the power switch to <1>
(p.34).
6
7
8
9
Quick Start Guide
While holding down the center
of the Mode Dial, set it to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.64).
All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
Focus the subject (p.44).
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus the
subject.
Take the picture (p.44).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
Review the picture (p.55).
The captured image will be
displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD
monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.250).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.199).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.250).To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.283).
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Nomenclature
<o>
AF mode selection/
Drive mode selection button
(p.70/114)
<m> ISO speed
setting/Flash exposure
compensation button
(p.126/190)
<U> LCD panel
illumination button (p.48)
<6> Main Dial
(p.45)
Shutter button
(p.44)
Self-timer lamp
(p.115)
Remote control
sensor (p.188)
Grip
(Battery
compartment)
DC coupler cord hole
(p.348)
Depth-of-field preview button
(p.167)
Mirror (p.186, 299)
<n> Metering mode selection/
White balance selection button (p.169/139)
<B> AF area selection mode/
Multi-function button (p.73/190)
Lens mount index (p.39)
Flash-sync contacts
Hot shoe (p.190)
Mode Dial lock release
button (p.45)
Mode Dial (p.24)
Strap mount
(p.27)
Microphone
(p.236)
Lens release
button (p.40)
Lens lock pin
Lens mount
Contacts (p.15)
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Body cap (p.39)
<B> Info button
(p.60, 61, 202, 227,
250, 342)
Power switch (p.34)
<M> Menu button
(p.51)
Terminal cover
Date/time
battery (p.349)
Eyecup (p.187)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Touch pad (p.46)
<Y> External microphone IN terminal (p.237)
<n> Headphone terminal (p.237)
<D> PC terminal (p.191)
<q/C>
<D> HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.274)
<F> Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.187)
Max. burst (p.125)
Number of remaining multiple
exposures (p.181)
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Nomenclature
Mode Dial
Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial
lock release button).
F : Bulb (p.174)
a : Manual exposure (p.168)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.166)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.164)
d : Program AE (p.162)
A :Scene Intelligent Auto (p.64)
Custom shooting modes
Y ou can register the shooting mode (d/s/f/a/F), AF mode,
menu settings, etc., to w, x, y Mode Dial settings and shoot
(p.338).
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EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens
Nomenclature
Focus mode switch (p.39)
Hood mount
(p.41)
77 mm filter thread
(front of lens)
Focusing ring (p.113, 216)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.42)
Distance scale
Infrared index
Zoom ring (p.40)
Zoom position index
(p.40)
Contacts (p.15)
Lens mount index (p.39)
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Nomenclature
Battery Charger LC-E6
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6/LP-E6N (p.28).
Power plug
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment pl ug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
Battery Charger LC-E6E
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6/LP-E6N (p.28).
Power cord
Charge lamp
Battery pack slot
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Power cord socket
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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start
shooting and basic camera operations.
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through
the camera’s strap mount eyelet
from the bottom. Then pass it
through the strap’s buckle as shown
in the illustration. Pull the strap to
take up any slack and make sure
the strap will not loosen from the
buckle.
The eyepiece cover is also
attached to the strap (p.187).
Eyepiece cover
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Charging the Battery
Remove the protective cover.
1
Detach the protective cover provided
Attach the battery.
2
As shown in the illustration, attach the
To detach the battery, follow the
with the battery.
battery securely to the charger.
above procedure in reverse.
LC-E6
Recharge the battery.
3
For LC-E6
As shown by the arrow, flip out the
battery charger’s prongs and insert
the prongs into a power outlet.
For LC-E6E
LC-E6E
Charge Level
0 - 49%
50 - 74%Blinks twice per second
75% or higherBlinks three times per second
Fully chargedGreenLights up
It takes approx. 2.5 hours to fully recharge a completely exhausted
battery at 23°C / 73°F. The time required to recharge the battery
depends on the ambient temperature and the battery’s charge level.
For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (5°C - 10°C /
41°F - 50°F) will take longer (up to 4 hours).
ColorIndicator
Orange
Connect the power cord to the
charger and insert the plug into the
power outlet.
X Recharging starts automatically and
the charge lamp blinks in orange.
Charge Lamp
Blinks once per second
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Charging the Battery
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.
Recharge the battery before using.
Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.
Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity.
After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the
charger from the power outlet.
You can attach the cover in a different
orientation to indicate whether the battery
has been recharged or not.
If the battery has been recharged, attach the
cover so that the battery-shaped hole <> is
aligned over the blue sticker on the battery. If the battery is
exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation.
When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount
of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter
battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing
the battery after it is fully charged can lower the battery’s performance.
The battery charge r can also be used in foreign countries.
The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz
power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for
the respective country or region. Do not attach any portable voltage
transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger.
If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully
charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life.
Check the battery’s recharge performance (p.344) and purchase a new battery.
After disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the prong s for
at least 10 sec.
If the battery’s remaining capacity (p.344) is 94% or higher, the battery
will not be recharged.
The charger cannot charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E6/
LP-E6N.
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Installing and Removing the Battery
Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 (or LP-E6N) into the camera.
The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is
installed, and darkens when the battery is removed.
Installing the Battery
Open the cover.
1
Slide the lever as shown by the
arrows and open the cover.
Insert the battery.
2
Insert the end with the battery
contacts.
Insert the battery until it locks in
place.
Close the cover.
3
Press the cover until it snaps shut.
Only Battery Pack LP-E6/LP-E6N can be used.
Removing the Battery
Open the cover and remove the
battery.
Press the battery release lever as shown
by the arrow and remove the battery.
To prevent short circuiting of the
battery contacts, be sure to attach the
protective cover (provided, p.29) to
the battery.
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