Canon 5260B009, 5260B002, 5260B040AA User manual

MANUAL INSTRUCTION

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This manual is for the EOS 5D Mark III installed with firmware

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version 1.2.0 or later.

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The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual.

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.

Eyecup Eg	Battery Pack	Battery Charger
Camera	LP-E6	LC-E6/LC-E6E*
(with body cap)	(with protective cover)

Wide Strap	Interface Cable		Stereo AV Cable
	IFC-200U		AVC-DC400ST
(1)	(2)
(1) Camera Instruction Manual		EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk
(this booklet)		(Software/Software Instruction Manuals)

(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.

Software Instruction Manuals

The Software Instruction Manuals are included on the EOS DIGITAL 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

For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures.

	Introduction	2
1	Getting Started	27
2	Basic Shooting	63
3	Setting the AF and Drive Modes	69
4	Image Settings	117
5	Advanced Operations	161
6	Flash Photography	189
7	Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)	199
8	Shooting Movies	219
9	Image Playback	249
10	Post-Processing Images	287
11	Sensor Cleaning	295
12	Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer	301
13	Customizing the Camera	319
14	Reference	341
15	Software Start Guide	393

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Contents
Introduction	2
Item Check List.................................................................................	3
Conventions Used in this Manual.....................................................	4
Chapters...........................................................................................	5
Index to Features ...........................................................................	12
Handling Precautions .....................................................................	14
Quick Start Guide ...........................................................................	16
Nomenclature .................................................................................	18
1 Getting Started	27
Charging the Battery ......................................................................	28
Installing and Removing the Battery...............................................	30
Installing and Removing the Card ..................................................	31
Turning on the Power .....................................................................	34
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone ..................................................	36
Selecting the Interface Language...................................................	38
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ....................................................	39
About the Lens Image Stabilizer ....................................................	42
Basic Operation..............................................................................	43
QQuick Control for Shooting Functions .......................................	49
3Menu Operations..................................................................	51
Before You Start.............................................................................	53
Formatting the Card.....................................................................	53
Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off .................................	55
Setting the Image Review Time...................................................	55
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings .............................	56
Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level........................................	59
Feature Guide............................................................................	61

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	Contents
2	Basic Shooting	63
	AFully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................	64
	AFull Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) .........................	67
3	Setting the AF and Drive Modes	69
	f: Selecting the AF Mode ............................................................	70
	SSelecting the AF Area...............................................................	72
	AF Area Selection Modes ...............................................................	75
	About the AF Sensor.......................................................................	78
	Lenses and Usable AF Points.........................................................	79
	Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) ...................	87
	Customizing AF Functions ..............................................................	96
	Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus (AF Microadjustment) ....	106
	When Autofocus Fails ...................................................................	112
	MF: Manual Focusing.................................................................	113
	iSelecting the Drive Mode........................................................	114
	jUsing the Self-timer .................................................................	115
4	Image Settings	117
	Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback ...........................	118
	Setting the Image-Recording Quality ............................................	121
	i: Setting the ISO Speed...........................................................	126
	ASelecting a Picture Style.......................................................	131
	ACustomizing a Picture Style..................................................	134
	ARegistering a Picture Style ...................................................	137
	B: Setting the White Balance....................................................	139
	OCustom White Balance ........................................................	140
	PSetting the Color Temperature ............................................	141
	uWhite Balance Correction ........................................................	142
	Correcting the Brightness and Contrast Automatically (Auto Lighting Optimizer) ..	144

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Contents
	Noise Reduction Settings .............................................................	145
	Highlight Tone Priority ..................................................................	148
	Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction........	149
	Creating and Selecting a Folder...................................................	152
	Changing the File Name...............................................................	154
	File Numbering Methods ..............................................................	156
	Setting Copyright Information.......................................................	158
	Setting the Color Space ...............................................................	160
5	Advanced Operations	161
	d: Program AE ...........................................................................	162
	s: Shutter-Priority AE................................................................	164
	f: Aperture-Priority AE .............................................................	166
	Depth of Field Preview...............................................................	167
	a: Manual Exposure ...................................................................	168
	qSelecting the Metering Mode..................................................	169
	Setting Exposure Compensation..................................................	171
	hAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)...........................................	172
	AAE Lock...................................................................................	173
	F: Bulb Exposures.......................................................................	174
	w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting ..............................	175
	PMultiple Exposures .................................................................	179
	2Mirror Lockup ........................................................................	186
	Using the Eyepiece Cover............................................................	187
	FUsing a Remote Switch ............................................................	187
	RRemote Control Shooting ..........................................................	188
6	Flash Photography	189
	DFlash Photography ...................................................................	190
	Setting the Flash ..........................................................................	193

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7	Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)	199
	AShooting with the LCD Monitor...............................................	200
	Shooting Function Settings ...........................................................	204
	Menu Function Settings ................................................................	205
	Using AF to Focus ........................................................................	209
	Focusing Manually ........................................................................	216
8	Shooting Movies	219
	kShooting Movies .....................................................................	220
	Autoexposure Shooting..............................................................	220
	Shutter-priority AE......................................................................	221
	Aperture-priority AE....................................................................	222
	Manual Exposure Shooting ........................................................	225
	Shooting Still Photos ..................................................................	230
	Shooting Function Settings ...........................................................	232
	Setting the Movie-Recording Size.................................................	233
	Setting the Sound Recording ........................................................	236
	Silent Control ................................................................................	238
	Setting the Time Code ..................................................................	239
	Menu Function Settings ................................................................	243
9	Image Playback	249
	xImage Playback ......................................................................	250
	B: Shooting Information Display.............................................	252
	H ISearching for Images Quickly...........................................	255
	uMagnified View ........................................................................	257
	XComparing Images (Two-image Display)................................	259
	bRotating the Image ..................................................................	260
	Setting Ratings..............................................................................	261
	QQuick Control During Playback ...............................................	263

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	kEnjoying Movies .....................................................................	265
	kPlaying Movies .......................................................................	267
	XEditing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes ..............................	269
	Slide Show (Auto Playback) .........................................................	271
	Viewing the Images on TV ...........................................................	274
	KProtecting Images...................................................................	278
	aCopying Images ......................................................................	280
	LErasing Images........................................................................	283
	Changing Image Playback Settings .............................................	285
	Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness.......................................	285
	Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ...............................................	286
10	Post-Processing Images	287
	RProcessing RAW Images with the Camera ..........................	288
	SResize.....................................................................................	293
11	Sensor Cleaning	295
	fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning ..................................................	296
	Appending Dust Delete Data........................................................	297
	Manual Sensor Cleaning ..............................................................	299
12	Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer	301
	Preparing to Print .........................................................................	302
	wPrinting....................................................................................	304
	Trimming the Image...................................................................	309
	W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) .........................................	311
	W Direct Printing with DPOF.......................................................	314
	dTransferring Images to a Personal Computer........................	315

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		Contents
13	Customizing the Camera	319
	Custom Functions .........................................................................	320
	Custom Function Settings.............................................................	321
	C.Fn1: Exposure ........................................................................	321
	C.Fn2: Disp./Operation ..............................................................	324
	C.Fn3: Others.............................................................................	326
	82: Custom Controls ..................................................................	327
	Registering My Menu ....................................................................	337
	wRegister Custom Shooting Modes ..........................................	338
14	Reference	341
	BButton Functions.................................................................	342
	Checking the Battery Information..................................................	344
	Using a Household Power Outlet..................................................	348
	Replacing the Date/Time Battery ..................................................	349
	Using Eye-Fi Cards.......................................................................	350
	Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode ..............	352
	Menu Settings ...............................................................................	354
	System Map ..................................................................................	362
	Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................	364
	Error Codes...................................................................................	377
	Specifications................................................................................	378
	Safety Precautions........................................................................	389
15	Software Start Guide	393
	Software Start Guide.....................................................................	394
	Index .............................................................................................	397

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Index to Features

Power

Charging the battery	Î p.28
Battery check	Î p.35
Battery information check	Î p.344
Power outlet	Î p.348
Auto power off	Î p.55

Card

Format	Î p.53
Select card	Î p.118
Release shutter without card Î p.32

Lens

Attaching/Detaching	Î p.39
Zoom	Î p.40
Image Stabilizer	Î p.42

Basic Settings

Language	Î p.38
Date/Time/Zone	Î p.36
Beeper	Î p.354
Copyright information	Î p.158
Clear all camera settings Î p.56

Viewfinder

Dioptric adjustment	Î p.43
Eyepiece cover	Î p.187
Grid display	Î p.59
Electronic level	Î p.59

LCD Monitor

Brightness adjustment	Î p.285
Electronic level	Î p.60
Feature guide	Î p.61

AF

AF mode	Î p.70
AF area selection mode	Î p.72
AF point selection	Î p.74
AI Servo AF characteristics	Î p.87
AF Custom Functions	Î p.96
AF Microadjustment	Î p.106
Manual focusing	Î p.113

Metering

Metering mode

Î p.169

Drive

Drive mode	Î p.114
Self-timer	Î p.115
Maximum burst	Î p.125

Recording Images

Record func.	Î p.118
Create/select a folder	Î p.152
File name	Î p.154
File No.	Î p.156

Image Quality

Image-recording quality	Î p.121
ISO speed	Î p.126
Picture Style	Î p.131
White balance	Î p.139
Auto Lighting Optimizer	Î p.144
Noise reduction for high
ISO speeds	Î p.145
Noise reduction for long
exposures	Î p.146
Highlight tone priority	Î p.148
Peripheral illumination
correction	Î p.149

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Index to Features

Chromatic aberration
correction	Î p.150
Color space	Î p.160

Shooting

Shooting mode	Î p.24
HDR	Î p.175
Multiple exposures	Î p.179
Mirror lockup	Î p.186
Depth-of-field preview	Î p.167
Remote control	Î p.188
Quick Control	Î p.49

Exposure Adjustment

Exposure compensation Î p.171

AEB	Î p.172
AE lock	Î p.173
Safety shift	Î p.323

Flash

External flash	Î p.189
External flash function
settings	Î p.193
External Speedlite
Custom Functions	Î p.198

Live View Shooting

Live View shooting	Î p.199
Focusing	Î p.209
Aspect ratio	Î p.206

Movie Shooting

Movie shooting	Î p.219
Movie recording size	Î p.233
Sound recording	Î p.236
Time code	Î p.239
HDMI output	Î p.245
Still photo shooting	Î p.230

Playback

Image review time	Î p.55
Single image display	Î p.250

Shooting information display Î p.252

Index display

Î p.255

Image browsing (Jump display) Î p.256

Magnified view	Î p.257
Two-image display	Î p.259
Image rotate	Î p.260
Rating	Î p.261
Movie playback	Î p.267
Slide show	Î p.271
Viewing images on TV	Î p.274
Protect	Î p.278
Copying	Î p.280
Erase	Î p.283

Image Editing

RAW image processing	Î p.288
Resize	Î p.293

Printing and Transferring Images

PictBridge	Î p.302
Print Order (DPOF)	Î p.311
Image transfer	Î p.315

Customization

Custom Functions (C.Fn) Î p.320

Custom Controls	Î p.327
My Menu	Î p.337
Custom shooting mode	Î p.338

Sensor Cleaning and Dust Reduction

Sensor cleaning

Î p.296

Append Dust Delete Data Î p.297

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Handling Precautions

Camera Care

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 underwater. 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 magnetic 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 contacts 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 into 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 the 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 been used for an extended period, test all its 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 few 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 left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in 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 display 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 magnetic 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	Contacts
caps and put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical 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

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.

3

4

5

Attach the lens (p.39).

Align it with the red dot.

Set the lens focus mode switch to <f> (p.39).

Set the power switch to <1>

(p.34).

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	Quick Start Guide
6	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.
7	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.
8	Take the picture (p.44).
	Press the shutter button completely

to take the picture.

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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>	<n> Metering mode selection/
	AF mode selection/	White balance selection button (p.169/139)
	Drive mode selection button	<B> AF area selection mode/
	(p.70/114)
		Multi-function button (p.73/190)
	<m> ISO speed	Lens mount index (p.39)
	setting/Flash exposure
	compensation button
	(p.126/190)	Flash-sync contacts
	<U> LCD panel	Hot shoe (p.190)
	illumination button (p.48)
	<6> Main Dial	Mode Dial lock release
	(p.45)	button (p.45)

Shutter button	Mode Dial (p.24)
(p.44)

	Self-timer lamp	Strap mount
		(p.27)
	(p.115)
		Microphone
	Remote control	(p.236)
	sensor (p.188)
	Grip	Lens release
		button (p.40)
	(Battery
	compartment)
	DC coupler cord hole
	(p.348)
	Depth-of-field preview button	Lens lock pin
	(p.167)	Lens mount
	Mirror (p.186, 299)	Contacts (p.15)

Body cap (p.39)

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Nomenclature

		LCD panel (p.21, 22)
		<p>
		AF start button
	Eyecup (p.187)	(p.44, 70, 201, 228)
	Viewfinder eyepiece	<A> AE lock
		button (p.173)
		<S>
<B> Info button		AF point
		selection
(p.60, 61, 202, 227,
		button (p.72)
250, 342)

Power switch (p.34)
<M> Menu button	<Q> Quick
(p.51)	Control button
	(p.49)
Terminal cover
	<5> Quick
Date/time	Control Dial (p.46)
battery (p.349)	<0> Setting
Touch pad (p.46)
	button (p.51)

<Y> External microphone IN terminal (p.237) <n> Headphone terminal (p.237)

<D> PC terminal (p.191)

<q/C> Audio/video OUT/Digital terminal (p.277/302, 315)

<D> HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.274)

<F> Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.187)

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Nomenclature

Dioptric adjustment knob (p.43)

<b/m> Creative Photo/

Comparative playback (Two-image display)/ Direct print button (p.131, 175, 179/259/ 307)

<c> Rating button (p.261, 279)

<u> Index/ Magnify/Reduce button (p.255/257)

<x> Playback button (p.250)

<L> Erase button (p.283)

Speaker

Light sensor (p.285)

LCD monitor (p.285)

Tripod socket

SD card slot (p.31)

CF card slot (p.31)

<V> Focal plane mark

<A/k>

Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch (p.199/219)

<0> Start/Stop button (p.200, 220)

<9> Multi-controller (p.47)

Strap mount (p.27)

Card slot cover (p.31)

Battery compartment cover release lever (p.30)

Battery compartment cover (p.30)

Access lamp (p.33)

Multi function lock switch (p.47)

CF card ejection button (p.33)

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Nomenclature

LCD Panel

Shutter speed

FE lock (FEL)

Busy (buSY)

Multi function lock warning (L)

No card warning (Card)

Error code (Err)

Cleaning image sensor (CLn)

White balance (p.139) Q Auto

W Daylight

E Shade

R Cloudy

Y Tungsten light

U White fluorescent light

I Flash

OCustom

PColor temperature

<u> White balance correction (p.142)

<r> GPS device-connected icon

<N> Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.144)

<2> Mirror lockup (p.186)

<0> Monochrome shooting (p.133)

Aperture

AF point selection

([---- --] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF) AF point registration

([---- --] HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP) Card warning (Card 1/2/1.2)

Possible shots

Self-timer countdown

Bulb exposure time

Card full warning (Full)

Card error warning (Err)

Error No.

Remaining images to record

AF mode (p.70)

X

One-Shot AF

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AI Focus AF

Z

AI Servo AF

4 L

Manual focus Drive mode (p.114) u Single shooting

oHigh-speed continuous shooting

iLow-speed continuous shooting

B Silent single shooting

MSilent continuous shooting

Q10-sec. Self-timer/ Remote control

k2-sec. Self-timer/

Remote control

<w> HDR shooting (p.175) <P> Multiple-exposure shooting (p.179)

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Nomenclature

<f> CF card indicator

<J> CF card selection icon

ISO speed (p.126)

<g> ISO speed (p.126)

<A> Highlight tone priority (p.148)

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount (p.171) AEB range (p.172)

Flash exposure compensation amount (p.190)

Image-recording quality (p.121)

3Large

4Medium

aSmall 1

bSmall 2 (Fine)

cSmall 3 (Fine) 1 RAW

41 Medium RAW

61 Small RAW

<J> SD card selection icon

<g> SD card indicator

<h> AEB (p.172)

Metering mode (p.169)

qEvaluative metering

wPartial metering

rSpot metering

eCenter-weighted average metering

Battery check (p.35)

<y> Flash exposure compensation (p.190)

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Nomenclature

Viewfinder Information

Spot metering circle (p.170)				Area AF frame (p.73)
Focusing screen				<S> Single AF point
Grid (p.59)				<O> Spot AF (single point) (p.75)

<g> ISO speed

(p.126)

<h> Warning

symbol

(p.324)

<z> Battery check

<o> Focus

confirmation light

(p.35)

(p.64)

<A> AE lock (p.173) /

<e> AF status indicator (p.64)

AEB in-progress (p.172)

<D> Flash-ready (p.190)

Max. burst (p.125)

Number of remaining multiple

Improper FE lock warning

exposures (p.181)

<d> FE lock (p.190) /

ISO speed (p.126)

<A> Highlight tone priority (p.148)

FEB in-progress (p.197)

<e> High-speed sync (p.196)

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount (p.171)

<y> Flash exposure

AEB range (p.172)

Flash exposure compensation amount

compensation (p.190)

(p.190)

Shutter speed (p.164)

AF point selection

FE lock (FEL)

- - -

([- - -] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)

Busy (buSY)

AF point registration

Multi function lock warning (L)

- - -

([- - -] HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP)

Aperture (p.166)

Card warning (Card 1/2/1.2)

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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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

You can register the shooting mode (d/s/f/a/F), AF mode,

menu settings, etc., to w, x, yMode Dial settings and shoot

(p.338).

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	Nomenclature
EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens
Focus mode switch (p.39)	Distance scale
Hood mount	Infrared index
(p.41)	Zoom ring (p.40)
	Zoom position index
77 mm filter thread	(p.40)
(front of lens)

Focusing ring (p.113, 216)

Contacts (p.15)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.42)

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 plug 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

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

		1	Remove the protective cover.
			Detach the protective cover provided
			with the battery.
		2 Attach the battery.
			As shown in the illustration, attach the
			battery securely to the charger.
			To detach the battery, follow the
			above procedure in reverse.
	LC-E6	3 Recharge the battery.
			For LC-E6
			As shown by the arrow, flip out the
			battery charger’s prongs and insert
			the prongs into a power outlet.
	LC-E6E		For LC-E6E
			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 Level		Charge Lamp
		Color	Indicator
	0 - 49%		Blinks once per second
	50 - 74%	Orange	Blinks twice per second
	75% or higher		Blinks three times per second
	Fully charged	Green	Lights 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).

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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 charger 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 prongs 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

1

2

Open the cover.

Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover.

Insert the battery.

Insert the end with the battery contacts.

Insert the battery until it locks in place.

3 Close the cover.

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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