Canon EOS 5D User Guide

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS 5D is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera with a large,

35.8 x 23.9mm CMOS sensor with 12.8 effective megapixels. The camera has nine high-precision AF points, and it is compatible with all Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses). Designed for quick shooting at all times, the camera has many features for all types of shooting from fully automatic snapshooting to creative work.

Before using the camera, try it out while reading this Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with camera operations. To prevent accidents and damage, read the Safety Warnings (p.8,9) and Handling Precautions (p.10,11).

Test the Camera Before Using

Before using the camera, take a few test shots and check that the images are properly recorded on the memory card. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or read by a personal 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.

Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc. Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and other countries.

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States

and other countries.

All other corporate names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the

property of their respective owners.

* This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif

2.21 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard that enhances compatibility between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the shooting information is incorporated to optimize the print output.

Item Check List

Check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

 EOS 5D / Camera body (with Eyecup, body cap and lithium backup battery for the

date and time)

 Battery Pack BP-511A (with protective cover)  Battery Charger CG-580/CB-5L * CG-580 or CB-5L is included.  Power code for battery charger * For CB-5L.  Interface Cable IFC-400PCU  Video Cable VC-100  Wide Strap EW-100DGR (with eyepiece cover)

 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM)  Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM, PDF)

 Pocket Guide

Quick start guide to shooting.

 EOS 5D INSTRUCTION MANUAL (this booklet)  Software Guide

Gives an overview of the bundled software and explains the software installation procedure.

 Warranty card of camera

* Be careful not to lose any of the above items. * No CF card (for recording images) is included. Please purchase it separately.

CF cards made by Canon are recommended.

Contents

Introduction

Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3

Contents at a Glance......................................................................................... 6

Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 10

Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 12

Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 14

Conventions Used in this Manual .................................................................... 20

Getting Started 21

Recharging the Battery.................................................................................... 22

Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 24

Using a Household Power Outlet .................................................................... 26

Mounting and Detaching a Lens...................................................................... 27

Installing and Removing the CF Card.............................................................. 28

Basic Operation............................................................................................... 30

Menu Operations............................................................................................. 33

Setting the Language ...................................................................................... 38

Set the power-off time/Auto power off ............................................................. 39

Setting the Date and Time............................................................................... 40

Replacing the Date/Time Battery..................................................................... 41

Cleaning the CMOS sensor............................................................................. 42

Dioptric Adjustment ......................................................................................... 44

Holding the Camera......................................................................................... 44

Fully Automatic Shooting 45

Using Full Auto ................................................................................................ 46

Self-timer Operation ........................................................................................ 48

Image Settings 49

Setting the Image-recording Quality................................................................ 50

Selecting a Picture Style.................................................................................. 53

Customizing the Picture Style.......................................................................... 55

Registering the Picture Style ........................................................................... 58

Setting the ISO Speed..................................................................................... 60

Setting the White Balance ............................................................................... 61

Custom White Balance.................................................................................... 62

Setting the Color Temperature ........................................................................ 63

White Balance Correction................................................................................ 64

White Balance Auto Bracketing ....................................................................... 65

Setting the Color Space .................................................................................. 67

Creating and Selecting a Folder...................................................................... 68

File Numbering Methods ................................................................................. 70

Checking Camera Settings.............................................................................. 72

Setting the AF, Metering, and Drive Modes 73

Selecting the AF Mode .................................................................................... 74

Selecting the AF Point......................................................................................77

Focusing an Off-Center Subject.......................................................................79

When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) .......................................................80

Selecting the Metering Mode ...........................................................................81

Selecting the Drive Mode .................................................................................82

Advanced Operations 83

Program AE......................................................................................................84

Shutter-Priority AE ...........................................................................................86

Aperture-Priority AE .........................................................................................88

Depth of Field Preview .....................................................................................89

Manual Exposure .............................................................................................90

Setting Exposure Compensation......................................................................92

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .....................................................................93

AE Lock............................................................................................................95

Bulb Exposures ................................................................................................96

Mirror Lockup ...................................................................................................97

LCD Panel Illumination.....................................................................................98

Using the Eyepiece Cover ...............................................................................98

You can also silence the beeper ......................................................................99

CF Card Reminder ..........................................................................................99

Flash Photography .........................................................................................100

Using Non-Canon Flash Units........................................................................102

Image Playback 103

Setting the Image Review Time .....................................................................104

Auto Image Rotation ......................................................................................105

Setting the LCD Brightness............................................................................106

Image Playback..............................................................................................107

Single image display, Index Display, Magnified View........................ 107 - 111

Auto playback, Rotating an Image..................................................... 112 - 113

Jump Display..................................................................................................114

Viewing the Images on a TV ..........................................................................116

Protecting Images ..........................................................................................117

Erasing Images ..............................................................................................118

Formatting the CF Card .................................................................................120

Direct Printing from the Camera 121

Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................123

PictBridge / CP Direct / Bubble Jet Direct ............................................ 126 - 135

Easy Printing ..................................................................................................138

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format 139

Customizing the Camera 147

Reference 159

Contents

Contents at a Glance

Image Quality

Set picture effects Î p.53 (Selecting a Picture Style)

Set custom picture effects Î p.55

Print the image to a large size Î p.50 (73, 83, 1)

Take many photos Î p.50 (76, 86)

Adjust the color tone Î p.64 (WB correction)

Take black-and-white or sepia photos Î p.53 (Monochrome)

(Customizing the Picture Style)

Focusing

Change the AF point Î p.77 (S Selecting the AF point)

Select the AF point quickly Î p.154 (C.Fn-13-1/2)

Photograph a still subject Î p.75 (One-Shot AF)

Photograph a moving subject Î p.75 (AI Servo AF)

Drive

Take continuous shots Î p.82 (i Continuous shooting)

Take a picture of myself Î p.48 (j Self-timer)

Shooting

Shoot fully automatically Î p.46 (Using Full Auto)

Contents at a Glance

Freeze or blur the action Î p.86 (s Shutter-priority AE)

Blur or the background or make everything look sharp

Adjust the image brightness (exposure)

Photograph fireworks Î p.96 (Bulb exposures)

Photograph dark scenes Î p.100 (Flash photography)

Î p.88 (f Aperture-priority AE)

Î p.92 (Exposure compensation)

Image Playback and Printing

View images with the camera Î p.107 (x Playback)

Erase an image Î p.118 (L Erase)

Prevent accidental erasure of an image Î p.117 (K Protect)

View images on TV Î p.116 (Video OUT)

Print images easily Î p.121 (Direct printing)

Adjust the LCD monitor brightness Î p.106 (

LCD brightness

Power Source

Use a household power outlet Î p.26 (AC adapter kit)

Change the auto power off time Î p.39 (Auto power off)

)

Safety Warnings

Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage.

Preventing Serious Injury or Death

• To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below:

- Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this

booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries.

- Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery. Do

not apply heat or apply solder to the battery pack or back-up battery. Do not expose the battery pack or back-up battery to fire or water. And do not subject the battery pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock.

- Do not install the battery pack or back-up battery in reversed polarity (+ –). Do not

mix new and old or different types of batteries.

- Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range

of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F). Also, do not exceed the recharging time.

- Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,

accessories, connecting cables, etc.

• Keep the back-up battery away from children. If a child swallows the battery, consult a physician immediately. (Battery chemicals may harm the stomach and intestines.)

• When disposing of a battery pack or back-up battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent fire or an explosion.

• If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during battery pack recharging, immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging and prevent a fire.

• If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process.

• Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a physician immediately.

• During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock.

• Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Do not fire the flash at someone driving a car. It may cause an accident.

• Do not fire the flash near a person’s eyes. It may impair the person’s vision. When using flash to photograph an infant, keep at least 1 meter away.

• Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and fire.

• Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or fire.

• If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock.

• Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock.

• Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens. Doing so may damage your vision.

• Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally choke the child.

• Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent fire and electrical shock.

• Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed. Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane’s instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.

• To prevent fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:

- Always insert the power plug all the way in.

- Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.

- When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.

- Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord.

Also do not twist or tie the cords.

- Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.

- Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged.

• Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a fire.

Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage

• Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The equipment may become hot and cause skin burns.

• Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens.

• Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the sun without the lens cap attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun’s rays and cause a fire.

• Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire.

• If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera, promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent fire and electrical shock.

• Do not use or leave the battery pack or back-up battery in a hot environment. Doing so may cause battery leakage or a shorter battery life. The battery pack or back-up battery can also become hot and cause skin burns.

• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.

If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.

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 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.

Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, 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 a 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 this occurs, remove the lens, CF 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 the camera. 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.

Handling Precautions

LCD Panel and LCD Monitor

Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision

technology with over 99.99% active pixels, there might 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.

At low temperatures, the liquid-crystal display response may become slower.

And at high temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature.

CF Card

The CF card is a precision device. Do not drop the memory card or subject it

to vibration. Doing so could damage the images recorded on them.

Do not store or use a memory card near anything having a strong magnetic

field such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded on the CF card might be lost.

Do not leave memory cards in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Doing so

can warp the cards and make them unusable.

Do not spill any liquid onto the CF card. Always store your CF cards in a case to protect the data stored on them. Non-Canon CF cards may not be able to record and playback images. Using

Canon CF cards is recommended.

Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock. Do not store CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid locations.

Lens Electrical Contacts

After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.

Contacts

Quick Start Guide

Insert the battery. (p.24)

To recharge the battery, see page 22.

Attach the lens. (p.27)

Align the red dot.

Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>.

(p.27)

Open the cover and insert a CF card.

Face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera.

(p.28)

Set the power switch to <1>.

(p.30)

Quick Start Guide

Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto).

(p.46)

All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.

Focus the subject. (p.30)

Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway to autofocus.

Take the picture. (p.30)

Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

Review the picture on the LCD monitor. (p.104)

The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.

To view images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.107). To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.118).

Nomenclature

For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**).

<R> Drive mode selection/ISO speed button (p.82/60)

<Q>

Metering mode selection/Flash exposure compensation button (p.81/100)

<6> Main Dial (p.31)

Shutter button (p.30)

Self-timer lamp (p.48)

Grip (Battery compartment)

DC coupler cord hole (p.26)

Mirror (p.42,97)

Contacts (p.11)

<E> AF mode selection/ White balance selection button (p.74/61)

LCD panel illumination button (p.98)

LCD panel (p.16)

EF Lens mount index (p.27)

Flash-sync contacts

Hot shoe

Mode Dial (p.18)

Strap mount (p.21)

Terminal cove

Depth-of-field preview button (p.89)

Lens release button (p.27)

Lens lock pinLens mount

Digital terminal (p.124)

Body cap (p.27)

PC terminal (p.102)

Remote control terminal (N3 type)

Video OUT terminal (p.116)

Nomenclature

Dioptric adjustment knob (p.44)

Viewfinder eyepiece

<l> Direct print button (p.138)

<M> Menu button (p.33)

Info/ Trimming orientation button (p.72,107/136)

<C> Jump button (p.114)

<x> Playback button (p.107)

<L> Erase button (p.118)

LCD monitor (p.36)

<4> Power/Quick Control Dial switch (p.30)

Eyecup (p.98)

Tripod socket

<0> Setting button (p.33)

<9> Multi-controller (p.32)

<A/I> AE lock/ FE lock button/Index/ Reduce button (p.95/100/110/111,136)

<S/u> AF point selection/ Enlarge button (p.77/111,136)

Strap mount (p.21)

CF card slot cover (p.28)

Battery compartment cover release lever (p.24)

Battery compartment cover (p.24)

Access lamp (p.29)

<5> Quick Control Dial (p.32)

CF card slot (p.28)

CF card eject button (p.28)

Nomenclature

LCD Panel

Shutter speed

Busy (buSY)

ISO speed

gISO speed

White balance

Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U

White fluorescent light

I Flash O Custom P Color temperature

2 White balance

correction

Battery check

MBeeper

KCustom Function

yFlash exposure compensation

Image-recording quality

37 Large/Fine 38 Large/Normal 47 Medium/Fine 48 Medium/Normal 67 Small/Fine 68 Small/Normal 1 RAW

The actual display will show only the applicable items.

AF point selection ([ - - - ])

CF card full warning (FuLL CF)

CF card error warning (Err CF)

No CF card warning (no CF)

Error code (Err)

Cleaning image sensor (CLn)

Metering mode

qEvaluative metering wPartial metering rSpot metering e

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount

AEB range

Flash exposure compensation amount

CF card writing status

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Aperture

Shots remaining

Shots remaining during WB bracketing

Self-timer countdown

Bulb exposure time

0 Monochrome shooting

Drive mode

u Single-frame i Continuous

shooting

j Self-timer

hAEB

AF mode

X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF

Center-weighted average metering

Viewfinder Information

Spot metering circle

Focusing screen

AF points (Superimposed display)

Nomenclature

<A> AE lock/ AEB in-progress

<D> Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning

<e> High-speed sync (FP flash) <d> FE lock/ FEB in-progress

<y> Flash exposure compensation

Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY)

Aperture

Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation

amount AEB range

CF card full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF)

The actual display will show only the applicable items.

<o> Focus confirmation light

Max. Burst

White balance correction

Nomenclature

Mode Dial

l : Camera user setting (p.148)

k : Bulb (p.96)

a : Manual exposure (p.90)

f : Aperture-priority AE (p.88)

s : Shutter-priority AE (p.86)

d : Program AE (p.84)

1 : Full Auto (p.46)

Battery Charger CG-580

This is a battery pack charger. (p.22)

Battery pack slot

Red lamp

Power plug

Battery Charger CB-5L

This is a battery pack charger. (p.22)

Power cord

Power cord socket

Nomenclature

Battery pack slot

Red lamp

Do not use any AC adapters or compact power adapters other than the ones (rated input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, rated output: 7.8-8.1 V DC) shown on the system map (p.168). Using such incompatible adapters may result in fire, overheating, or electrical shock.

Conventions Used in this Manual

In the text, the <4> icon indicates the power switch. All operations described in this manual assume that

4> switch is set to <1> or <J>.

the <

6> icon indicates the Main Dial.

The <

5> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial.

The <

Operations with the <5> dial assume that the <4> switch is already set to <

>. Be sure it is set to

In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s

buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera.

For more information, reference page numbers are provided in

parentheses (p.**).

The asterisk M appended on the right of the page title indicates that

the respective feature cannot be changed in the <1> (Full Auto) mode.

The procedures assume that the menu settings and Custom

Functions are set to the default settings. The 3 icon indicates that the setting can be changed with the menu. (0), (9) or (8) indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

This manual uses the following alert symbols:

The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems.

: The Note symbol gives supplemental information.

In the text, the <9> icon indicates the Multi-controller.

In the text, the <0> icon indicates the SET button.It is

used for menu functions and Custom Functions.

Getting Started

This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic camera operations.

Attaching the Strap

Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount 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.98)

Eyepiece cover

Recharging the Battery

Remove the cover.

When you remove the battery from

the camera, be sure to reattach the cover to protect against short circuit.

Attach the battery.

Align the battery front edge with the

<–> mark on the battery charger. While pressing down the battery, slide it in the direction of the arrow.

<–> mark

CG-580

CB-5L

To detach the battery, follow the

above procedure in reverse.

For CG-580

Flip out the prongs and recharge the battery.

As shown by the arrow, flip out the

battery charger’s prongs.

Insert the prongs into a power outlet.

For CB-5L Connect the power cord and recharge the battery.

Connect the power cord to the

charger and insert the plug into the power outlet.

X Recharging starts automatically and

the red lamp starts blinking.

The recharging time for a completely

exhausted battery is as follows: BP-511A and BP-514: Approx. 100 min. BP-511 and BP-512: Approx. 90 min.

Recharging the Battery

Recharge LevelRed lamp

0-50%

50-75%

75-90%

90% or higher

Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-

Storing the battery while fully charged may reduce its service life or

Even a recharged, unused battery will gradually

By referring to the marking, you can attach the protective cover to the

After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power cord from

The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient

The battery pack can operate in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to

Blinks once per second

Blinks twice per second

Blinks three times

per second

Lights on

514, BP-511, or BP-512. If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period without the camera being used, a low electrical current may be discharged excessively and the battery’s service life may be affected. When not using the camera, remove the battery and attach the protective cover to prevent shorting. Before using the camera again, be sure to recharge the battery.

performance. Battery Packs BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, and BP-512 are dedicated to Canon products. Using them with a non-Canon battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.

After the red lamp lights, continue to recharge the battery for an hour to attain a full charge.

drain its power. Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day you plan to use it.

battery to indicate whether the battery has been recharged or not.

the power outlet.

temperature and battery’s recharge level.

104°F). However, for full operating performance, using it between 10°C (50°F) and 30°C (86°F) is recommended. In cold locations such as ski areas, battery performance temporarily decreases and the operating time may be shorter. If operating time is sharply reduced even after normal recharging, the battery pack may have reached its service life. Replace it with a new battery.

The numbers and markings on the

battery charger correspond to the table on the left.

Installing and Removing the Battery

Installing the Battery

Load a fully charged BP-511A battery pack into the camera.

Open the battery compartment

cover.

Slide the lever as shown by the arrow

and open the cover.

Insert the battery.

Point the battery contacts downward. Insert the battery until it locks into

place.

Close the cover.

Press the cover until it snaps shut.

Battery Pack BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512 can also be used.

Checking the Battery Level

When the <4> switch is set to <1> or <J> (p.30), the battery level will be indicated at one of four levels.

z : Battery level OK.

x : Battery level is low.

b :

Battery will be exhausted soon.

n : Battery must be recharged.

Installing and Removing the Battery

Battery Life

Tem pera tur e Shots remaining

At 20°C / 68°F Approx. 800

At 0°C / 32°F Approx. 400

The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A and CIPA (Camera &

Imaging Products Association) testing criteria.

The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above

depending on the shooting conditions.

The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of

the LCD monitor.

Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating the

autofocus only can reduce the number of possible shots.

The number of possible shots with the BP-514 is the same as indicated

in the table.

The number of possible shots with the BP-511 or BP-512 will be about

75% of the figures in the table for 20°C. At 0°C, the figures will be about the same as in the table.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery compartment

cover.

Slide the lever as shown by the arrow

and open the cover.

Remove the battery.

Slide the battery lock lever as shown

by the arrow and remove the battery.

Using a Household Power Outlet

With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level.

Connect the DC Coupler.

Connect the DC Coupler’s plug to the

AC adapter’s socket.

Connect the power cord.

Connect the power cord to the AC

adapter.

Insert the plug into a power outlet. When you are finished, disconnect

the plug from the power outlet.

Place the cord in the groove.

Carefully insert the cord into the

groove without damaging it.

Insert the DC Coupler.

Open the battery compartment cover

and open the DC Coupler cord notch cover.

Insert the DC Coupler until the lock

position and put the cord through the notch.

Close the cover.

Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera’s <4> switch is set to <1> or <J>.

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Mounting a Lens

Remove the caps.

Remove the rear lens cap and the

body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow.

Attach the lens.

Align the red dots on the lens and

camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place.

On the lens, set the focus mode

switch to <AF>.

If it is set to <MF>, autofocus will not

be possible.

Remove the front lens cap.

Detaching the Lens

While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow.

Turn the lens until it stops, then

detach it.

When attaching or detaching the lens, take care to prevent dust from entering the camera through the lens mount.

Installing and Removing the CF Card

The captured image will be recorded onto the CF card (optional). Although the thickness is different, a Type I or Type II CF card can be inserted into the camera. The camera is also compatible with Microdrive and CF cards with 2 GB or higher capacity.

Installing the Card

Open the cover.

Slide the cover as shown by the

arrow to open it.

To p

CF card eject button

Shots remaining

The shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the CF card or the image recording quality setting, the ISO speed setting, etc.

Insert the CF card.

Using Canon CF cards is

recommended.

If the CF card is inserted in the

wrong way, it may damage the camera. As shown by the arrow, face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera.

X The CF card eject button pops out.

Close the cover.

Close the cover and slide it in the

direction shown by the arrow until it snaps shut.

X When the <4> switch is set to

<1> or <J>, the shots remaining is displayed on the LCD panel.

Installing and Removing the CF Card

Removing the CF Card

Open the cover.

Turn the <4> switch to <2>. Check that the “buSY” message is

not displayed on the LCD panel.

Make sure the access lamp is off,

Access lamp

When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that the images

are being written to or read by the CF card or being erased. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, do not do any of the following. Doing so may damage the image data, CF card, or camera.

• Shaking or banging the camera around.

• Open the CF card slot cover.

• Removing the battery.

If “Err CF” (Error CF) is displayed on the LCD panel, see page 120. If you use a low-capacity CF card, it might not be able to record large

images.

A Microdrive is vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If you use a

Microdrive, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical shock especially while recording or displaying images.

then open the cover.

Remove the CF card.

Press the Eject button.

X The CF card will be ejected.

Close the cover.

On the menu, if you set the [z Shoot w/o card] to [Off], it will prevent shooting without a CF card. (p.99)

Basic Operation

Power Switch

The camera can operate only after the <4> switch is turned on.

<2>: The camera is turned off and

<1> : The camera operates. <J> : The camera and <5> operate.

To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 1 minute of non- operation. To turn on the camera again, press the shutter button or other button.

You can change the auto power-off time with the menu’s [c Auto

power off] setting. (p.39)

If you turn the <4> switch to <2> while the captured images are being recorded onto the CF card, the remaining number of captured images to be recorded will be indicated on the top LCD panel with the number of < finished recording, the display will turn off and the camera will turn off.

Shutter Button

The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

Pressing halfway

This activates autofocusing (AF) and automatic exposure (AE) that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder. (0)

Pressing completely

This releases the shutter and takes the picture.

does not operate.

(p.32)

>. When all the images are

Basic Operation

If you press the shutter button halfway and (0) elapse, you must press it halfway again and wait a moment before pressing it completely to take a picture. If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture.

No matter what state the camera is in (image playback, menu operation,

image recording, etc.), you can return to shooting instantly just by pressing the shutter button halfway (except during direct printing). Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, note the advice below. Also see “Holding the Camera” (p.44).

• Hold the camera steady.

• Put your finger tip on the shutter button, hold the camera with your right hand, then press the shutter button gently.

Operating the <6> Dial

The <6> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings.

After pressing a button, turn the

(1)

<6> dial.

When you press a button, its function remains active for 6 seconds ( this time, you can turn the < the desired setting. When the timer runs out or if you press the shutter button down halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot.

In this way, you can set the AF mode,

drive mode, and metering mode and select or set the AF point.

> dial to set

). During

Tur n t he <6> dial only.

(2)

While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder, turn the <6> dial to set the desired setting.

In this way, you can set the shutter

speed, aperture, etc.

Basic Operation

Operating the <5> Dial

The <5> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings and selecting LCD monitor items. When you want to use the < shooting, set the <4> switch to <J> first.

5> dial to prepare for

(1) After pressing a button, turn the

<5> dial.

When you press a button, its function remains active for 6 seconds ( the < timer ends or if you press the shutter button down halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot.

You can select the AF point or set the

When using the LCD monitor, you

white balance, ISO speed, and flash exposure compensation.

can select menu operations and select images during playback.

). During this time, you can turn

> dial to set the desired setting. When the

(2) Turn the <5> dial only.

While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder, turn the <

You can also operate (1) when the <4> switch is set to <1>.

> dial to set the desired setting. You can set the exposure compensation or the aperture in the <

> mode.

Operating the <9>

The <9> consists of eight direction keys and a button at the center. Use it to select an AF point, set white balance correction, scroll around a magnified image display, and move the trimming frame for direct printing.

Menu Operations

By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the image recording quality, Picture Style, the date/time, Custom Functions, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the <M> button, <0> button, and <5> dial on the camera back to proceed to the next step.

LCD Monitor

<M> button

<C> button

Menu category

Menu items

The menu screen is color coded for the three menu categories.

Icon Color Category Description

Press the <C> button to jump to the first item of each menu

You can use the <5> dial even when the <4> switch is <1>. Even while the menu is displayed, you can instantly go back to shooting

Red Shooting menu Shooting-related menu

Blue Playback menu Image playback-related menu

Yel lo w Set-up menu Camera’s basic settings

category.

by pressing the shutter button halfway.

<5> Quick Control Dial

<0> button

Menu category color code

Menu settings

Menu Operations

Menu Setting Procedure

Display the menu.

Press the <M> button to display

the menu. To turn off the menu, press the button again.

Select a menu item.

Turn the <5> dial to select the menu

item, then press <0>.

Press the <C> button to jump to

the first item of each menu category.

Select the menu setting.

Turn the <5> dial to select the

desired setting.

Set the desired setting.

Press <0> to set it.

Exit the menu.

Press the <M> button to exit the

menu display.

Certain menu items are not displayed in the <1> (Full Auto) mode.

(p.35) You can also use the <6> dial to select menu items or playback images.

The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you pressed

the <M> button to display the menu screen.

Menu operation will also work after the picture is taken while the image is

being recorded to the CF card (access lamp blinks).

Menu Operations

Menu Settings

<z> Shooting menu (Red)

Quality

Beep On / Off 99

Shoot w/o card On / Off 99

AEB 1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops 93

WB SHIFT/BKT

Custom WB Manual setting of white balance 62

Color temp. Set to 2800K - 10000K (100K increments) 63

Color space sRGB / Adobe RGB 67

Picture Style

73/83/74/84/76/86/ RAW/ RAW+73/ +83/ +74/ +84/ +76/ +86

9 levels of B/A/M/G color bias / B/A and M/G bias 1 level, ±3 levels

Standard / Portrait / Landscape / Neutral / Faithful / Monochrome / User Defined 1, 2, 3

<x> Playback menu (Blue)

Protect Protect image 117

Rotate Rotate image 113

Print order Specifies images to be printed (DPOF). 139

Auto play Auto playback of images 112

Review time Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold 104

AF points Display / Not display 108

Histogram Bright. / RGB 109

Items not displayed in the <1> (Full Auto) mode. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, the RAW and RAW+JPEG recording quality

modes are not displayed.

Reference

pages

64,65

53,55,

Menu Operations

<c> Set-up menu (Yellow)

Auto power off 1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. / 30 min. / Off 39

Auto rotate On / Off 105

LCD brightness 5 levels 106

Date/Time Setting the Date/Time 40

File numbering Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset 70

Select folder Folder selection and creation 68

Language

Video system NTSC / PAL 116

Communication Print/PTP / PC connect. 123

Format Initializes and erases card 120

Custom Functions (C.Fn)Customize the camera 149

Clear settings

Sensor cleaning Select to clean the sensor. 42

Image transfer (LAN) settings

Firmware Ver.

15 languages provided (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.)

Clear all camera settings (Reset the camera to the default settings.) Clear all Custom Functions (Resets all Custom Function settings to the default.) Clear registered camera set. (Resets the Mode Dial’s <l> setting to the default.) Register current camera settings to the Mode Dial’s <l>

setting.

Displayed when Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1/E1A is used.

Select to update the firmware. –

Items not displayed in the <1> (Full Auto) mode.

About the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor cannot be used as a viewfinder for shooting. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to one of five

levels. (p.106)

150

148

–

Restoring the Camera’s Default SettingsN

Select [Clear settings].

Turn the <5> dial to select [c

Clear settings], then press <0>.

Select [Clear all camera settings].

Turn the <5> dial to select [Clear all

camera settings], then press<0>.

Select [OK].

Turn the <5> dial to select [OK],

then press <0>. The default settings will be restored.

X The camera’s default settings will be

as shown below.

Shooting Settings

AF mode One-Shot AF

AF point selection

Metering mode Evaluative metering

Drive mode Single shooting

Exposure compensation

AEB Off

Flash exposure compensation

Custom Functions

The Picture Styles will also be reset to their default settings.

Automatic AF point selection

0 (Zero)

Current settings retained

Image-Recording Settings

Quality 73

ISO speed 100

Color space sRGB

White balance Q

Color

temperature

WB correction Off

WB-BKT

Picture Style Standard

Menu Operations

5200K

Off

3 Setting the Language

The LCD monitor’s interface language can be set to one of fifteen languages.

Select [Language].

Turn the <5> dial to select [c

Language], then press <0>.

X The Language screen will appear.

Set the desired language.

Turn the <5> dial to select the

language, then press <0>.

X The language will change.

English English

Deutsch German

Français French

Nederlands Dutch

Dansk Danish

Suomi Finnish

Italiano Italian

Norsk Norwegian

Svenska Swedish

Español Spanish

Russian

Simplified Chinese

Traditional Chinese

Korean

Japanese

You can set the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off automatically after a set time of idle operation. If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off]. After the power turns off, you can turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter button or other button.

Set the power-off time/Auto power off

Select [Auto power off].

Turn the <5> dial to select [c Auto

power off], then press <0>.

Set the desired time.

Turn the <5> dial to select the

desired time, then press <0>.

After auto power off, you can turn on the camera again with any of the

following buttons: Shutter button, <R> button, and <M> button. Pressing the <9>, <L>, or <C> button will not turn on the camera.

If auto power off is [OFF], and the LCD monitor is left on, the LCD

monitor will turn off after 30 min.

3 Setting the Date and Time

Set the date and time as shown below.

Select [Date/Time].

Turn the <5> dial to select [c Date/

Time], then press <0>.

X The date/time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

Pressing the <0> button toggles the

orange box between and .

With the box displayed, turn the

<5> dial to select the date or time to be corrected, then press <0>.

With the box displayed, turn the

<5> dial to select the correct numeral, then press <0>.

Confirm the setting.

With the box displayed, turn the

<5> dial to select [OK], then press <0>.

X The date/time will be set and the

menu will reappear. The minute that was set will then start from 0 sec.

Each captured image is recorded with the date and time it was taken. If the date and time are not properly set, the wrong date/time will be recorded. Make sure you set the date and time correctly.

Replacing the Date/Time Battery

The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. The battery’s service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the battery is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2016 lithium battery as described below.

The date/time setting will also be reset, so you must set the correct date/time.

Tur n t he <4> switch to <2>.

Unscrew the battery holder

screw.

Use a small Philips screwdriver. Be careful not to lose the screw.

Take off the battery holder.

Push out the battery in direction 2.

Replace the battery in the battery

holder.

Make sure the battery is in the proper

+ – orientation.

Tighten the battery holder screw.

For the date/time battery, be sure to use a CR2016 lithium battery.

3 Cleaning the CMOS sensorN

The image sensor is like the film in a film camera. If any dust adheres on the image sensor, it may show up as a dark speck on the images. To avoid this, follow the procedure below to clean the image sensor. Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional, see page 166) is recommended. If you use a battery, make sure the battery level is sufficient.

Install the DC Coupler (p.26) or a

battery and turn the <4> switch to <1>.

Select [Sensor cleaning].

Turn the <5> dial to select [c

Sensor cleaning], then press <0>.

X If you are using a battery with

sufficient power, the screen shown in step 3 will appear.

If the battery is exhausted, a warning

message will appear and you will not be able to proceed further. Either recharge the battery or use a DC coupler and start from step 1 again.

Select [OK].

Turn the <5> dial to select [OK],

then press <0>.

X The mirror will lock up and the shutter

will open.

X “CLn” will blink on the LCD panel.

3 Cleaning the CMOS sensorN

Clean the image sensor.

Use a rubber blower to carefully blow

away any dust, etc., on the surface of the image sensor.

Stop the cleaning.

Turn the <4> switch to <2>.

X The camera will turn off, the shutter

will close, and the mirror will go back down.

Set the <4> switch to <1>. The

camera will then be ready to shoot.

During the sensor cleaning, never do any of the following that

would turn off the power. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and it may damage the shutter curtains and image sensor.

• Turn the <4> switch to <2>.

• Open the CF card slot cover.

• Open the battery compartment cover.

Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If

the power goes out, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor may be damaged.

Use a blower not attached with a brush. A brush can scratch the sensor. Never use canned air or gas to clean the sensor. The blowing force can

damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor.

When the battery is exhausted, the beeper will sound and the <c>

icon will blink on the LCD panel. Set the <4> switch to <2> and replace the battery. Then start over again.

You cannot clean the sensor if Battery Grip BG-E4 (optional) is attached

to the camera and size-AA batteries supply the power. Use AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional) or use a battery having sufficient power.

If you cannot remove all of the dust, consult a Canon Service Center.

Dioptric Adjustment

By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp viewfinder image even without eyeglasses. The camera’s adjustable dioptric range is -3 to +1 dpt.

Turn the dioptric adjustment knob.

Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.

The illustration shows the knob at the

standard setting (-1 dpt).

If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, optional) is recommended.

Holding the Camera

To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.

Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting

Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your

both elbows lightly against your body.

Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other

instead of lining up both feet.

Fully Automatic

Shooting

This chapter explains how to use the Mode Dial’s <1> (Full Auto) mode for easy shooting. The <1> mode automatically sets the AF mode, drive mode, etc. All you do is point and shoot. In addition, to help prevent mistakes caused by operating the camera improperly, the < < disabled in these modes. So you need not worry about accidental errors.

> <S> <A> buttons and <9> are

1Using Full Auto

All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button for quick and easy shooting. With nine AF points to focus the subject, anyone can easily take nice pictures.

Set the Mode Dial to <1>.

X Automatically, the AF mode will be set

to <9>, the drive mode will be set to , and the metering mode will be set to <q>.

AF point

Focus confirmation light

Shutter speed

Aperture

Aim any AF point over the

subject.

Out of the nine AF points, the one

covering the closest subject is selected automatically to achieve focus.

Focus the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.

X The AF point which achieves focus

flashes in red briefly. At the same time, the beeper will sound and the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will light.

Check the display.

X The shutter speed and aperture value

will be set automatically and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

1Using Full Auto

Take the picture.

Compose the shot and press the

shutter button completely.

X The captured image will be displayed

for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.

To view the images recorded on the

CF card, press the <x> button. (p.107)

If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after

achieving focus may throw off the focus.

When the CF card becomes full, the CF Full warning “FuLL CF” will

appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel and shooting will be disabled. Replace the CF card with one that has room.

Using a non-Canon lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper

camera or lens operation.

When focus is achieved, the focus and exposure setting will also be

locked.

If the focus confirmation light <o> blinks, the picture cannot be taken.

(p.80)

Multiple AF points may flash simultaneously in red. This indicates that

focus has been achieved at all those AF points.

You can disable the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved.

(p.99)

The image review time after image capture can be changed with the

menu’s [x Review time] setting. (p.104)

If you want to select the AF point to be used for focusing, set the Mode

Dial to <d>, then follow “Selecting the AF Point” (p.77) to select the AF point.

jSelf-timer Operation

Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture.

Press the <R> button. (9)

Select <j>.

Look at the LCD panel and turn the

<6> dial to select <j>.

Focus the subject.

Look in the viewfinder and press the

shutter button halfway to check that the focus confirmation light is on and the exposure setting is displayed.

Take the picture.

Look through the viewfinder and

press the shutter button completely. The beeper will sound, the self-timer

lamp will blink, and the shot will be taken about 10 sec. later. During the first 8 sec., the beeper beeps slowly and the lamp blinks slowly. Then during the final 2 sec., the beeper beeps faster and the lamp stays lit.

X During the self-timer operation, the

LCD panel counts down the seconds until the picture is taken.

Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.

Use a tripod when you use the self-timer. To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <R> button. When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.79) for

an object at about the same distance as where you will be.

You can also silence the beeper. (p.99)

Image Settings

This chapter explains the digital image settings for the image-recording quality, Picture Style, ISO speed, white balance, and color space.

In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, only the following settings

explained in this chapter can be set: Recording quality (except RAW and RAW+JPEG), file numbering method selection, folder selection and creation, and checking camera settings.

The asterisk M appended on the right of the page title

indicates that the respective feature cannot be changed in the <1> (Full Auto) mode.

3 Setting the Image-recording Quality

The 73/83/74/84/76/86 modes record the image in the widely-used JPEG. In the 1 mode, the captured image will require post-processing with the software provided. The 1+73/+83/ +74/+84/+76/+86 (RAW+ JPEG) modes simultaneously record the image in both RAW and JPEG. Note that in the <1> (Full

Auto) mode, RAW or RAW+JPEG cannot be set.

Select [Quality].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z

Quality], then press <0>.

The recording quality screen will appear.

Set the desired recording quality.

Turn the <5> dial to select the

desired recording quality, then press <0>.

Image-recording Quality Settings

Image-recording

Quality

73 (Large Fine) 83 (Large Normal) 74 (Medium Fine) 84 (Medium Normal) 76 (Small Fine) 86 (Small Normal)

1 (RAW)

Image Type

(extension)

JPEG

(.JPG)

RAW

(.CR2)

Pixels Print Size

4368 x 2912

(Approx. 12.7 million)

3168 x 2112

(Approx. 6.7 million)

2496 x 1664

(Approx. 4.2 million

4368 x 2912

(Approx. 12.7 million)

A4 or smaller

)

A3 or larger

A4 - A3

A3 or larger

The 7 (Fine) and 8 (Normal) icons indicate the image’s compression rate. For better image quality, select < you can record more images, select a higher compression <

With RAW+JPEG, the RAW and JPEG images will be saved under the

same file No. in the same folder.

> for low compression. To save space so

3 Setting the Image-recording Quality

Image File Size and CF Card Capacity According to Image-Recording Quality

Image-recording Quality Image File Size (Approx. MB)

73 4.6 101 83 2.3 196 74 2.7 168 84 1.4 319 76 2.0 233 86 1.0 446 1+73 1+83 25 1+74 24 1+84 26 1+76 25 1+86 27 1 12.9 29

The number of possible shots and maximum burst (p.52) apply to a Canon

512MB CF card. The single image size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100, Picture Style: [ The actual single image size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst will vary depending on the subject, shooting mode, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.

In the case of monochrome images (p.53), the file size will be smaller so the

number of possible shots will be higher.

On the top LCD panel, you can check the remaining number of images the CF

card can record.

–

Possible Shots

Standard

]).

About the RAW

The RAW assumes that the image will undergo post-processing with a personal computer. Special knowledge is required, but you can use the bundled software to obtain the desired effect. Image processing refers to adjusting the RAW image’s white balance, contrast, etc., to create the desired image. Note that direct printing and print ordering (DPOF) will not work with RAW images.

3 Setting the Image-recording Quality

Max. Burst During Continuous Shooting

The maximum burst during continuous shooting depends on the image- recording quality. The approx. maximum burst during continuous shooting is indicated below for each image-recording quality. Note that with high-speed CF cards, the maximum burst may be higher than shown in the table below depending on the shooting conditions

Image- recording Quality

Max. Burst 60 150 120 319* 200 446* 17 12

73 83 74 84 76 86 1 1

* Continuous shooting is possible until the CF card becomes full.

The number of shots remaining during the

Max. Burst

maximum burst is displayed on the lower right of the viewfinder.

If “9” is displayed, it indicates that the maximum burst is nine or more

shots. If “6” is displayed, it is six shots. While you are shooting and the number of shots remaining in the maximum burst is fewer than 9, the viewfinder will display “ you stop the continuous shooting, the maximum burst will increase.

+JPEG

”, “7”, etc. If

After all the captured images are processed and written to the CF card, the above table’s figures for the maximum burst will apply.

With white balance bracketing (p.65), the maximum burst will be lower. The maximum burst is displayed even when the drive mode is set to

(Single) or <j>. The maximum burst is displayed even when a CF card is not in the camera. Therefore, before shooting, make sure that a CF card is installed in the camera.

3 Selecting a Picture StyleN

By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects. You can also adjust the settings of each Picture Style to obtain custom image effects.

Select [Picture Style].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z

Picture Style], then press <0>.

X The Picture Style selection screen will

appear.

Select a Picture Style.

Turn the <5> dial to select the

desired Picture Style, then press <0>.

Picture Style Effects

• Standard

The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is the Picture Style used in the <1> (Full Auto) mode.

• Portrait

For nice skin tones. The image looks slightly sharp and crisp. By changing the [Color tone] (p.54), you can adjust the skin tone.

• Landscape

For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images.

• Neutral

For natural colors and subdued images. No sharpness is applied.

• Faithful

When the subject is photographed under a color temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject’s color. No sharpness is applied.

3 Selecting a Picture StyleN

• Monochrome

For black-and-white images.

To obtain natural-looking, black-and-white images, set a suitable

white balance.

JPEG black-and-white images captured with the [Monochrome]

setting cannot be converted into color images even with image- editing software.

RAW images captured with the [Monochrome] setting can be converted into color images with the bundled software.

• User Defined 1-3

You can register your own Picture Style settings (p.58). Any User Defined Picture Style which has not been set will have the same settings as the Standard Picture Style.

About the Picture Style selection screen

The symbols on the upper right of the Picture Style selection screen refer to the sharpness, contrast, color saturation, color tone, filter effect, and color toning. The numerals indicate the settings for each.

Symbols

Sharpness

Contrast

Color saturation

Color tone

Filter effect (Monochrome)

Color toning (Monochrome)

3 Customizing the Picture StyleN

You can customize the Picture Style by changing the individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To customize [Monochrome], see page 56.

Select [Picture Style].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z

Picture Style], then press <0>.

X The Picture Style selection screen will

appear.

Select a Picture Style.

Turn the <5> dial to select the

desired Picture Style other than [Monochrome], then press <C>.

X The setting screen will appear.

Set the parameters.

Turn the <5> dial to select a

parameter like [Sharpness], then press <0>.

Turn the <5> dial to set the desired

setting, then press <0>.

To return to the Picture Style selection

screen, press the <M> button.

X Any settings different from the default

will be displayed in blue.

Parameters and Their Settings

Sharpness [0] : Less sharp outline [+7] : Sharp outline

Contrast [-4] : Low contrast [+4] : High contrast

Color saturation

Color tone [-4] : Reddish skin tone [+4] : Yellowish skin tone

[-4] : Low saturation [+4] : High saturation

3 Customizing the Picture StyleN

Monochrome Adjustment

For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] (p.57) in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast].

Select [Monochrome].

Follow step 2 on page 53 to select

[Monochrome], then press the <C> button.

X The setting screen will appear.

Set the parameters.

Turn the <5> dial to select a

parameter like [Sharpness], then press <0>.

Turn the <5> dial to set the desired

setting, then press <0>.

To return to the Picture Style selection

screen, press the <M> button.

X Any settings different from the default

will be displayed in blue.

When the camera returns to shooting,

<0> will be displayed on the LCD panel.

3 Customizing the Picture StyleN

Filter effects

The same effect as using filters with black-and-white film can be obtained with digital images. A color can be brightened by using a filter having a similar or same color. At the same time, the complementary colors will be darkened.

Filter Sample effects

N: None

Ye: Ye l low

Or: Orange

R: Red

G: Green

Setting the [Contrast] to the plus side will make the filter effect more pronounced.

Normal black-and-white image with no filter effects.

The blue sky will look more natural, and the white clouds will look clearer.

The blue sky will look slightly darker. The sunset will look more brilliant.

The blue sky will look quite dark. Fall leaves will look crisper and brighter.

Skin tones and lips will look fine. Tree leaves will look crisper and brighter.

Toning Effect

When color toning is set, color toning will be applied to the captured black-and-white image before being recorded to the CF card. It can make the image look more impressive.

The following can be selected: [N:None] [S:Sepia] [B:Blue] [P:Purple] [G:Green]

3 Registering the Picture StyleN

You can register your own Picture Style in User Defined 1 to 3. You can set the Sharpness, Contrast, and other parameters to suit your preferences. You can also select a Picture Style already set with the provided software.

Select [Picture Style].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z

Picture Style], then press <0>.

X The Picture Style selection screen will

appear.

Select [User Defined]

Turn the <5> dial to select [User

Defined 1/2/3], then press <C>

button.

X The setting screen will appear.

Select the base Picture Style.

With the [Picture Style] selected,

press <0>.

Turn the <5> dial to select the base

Picture Style, then press <0>.

If you have a Picture Style already set

with the provided software, select it here.

3 Registering the Picture StyleN

Set the parameters.

Turn the <5> dial to select a

parameter like [Sharpness], then press <0>.

Turn the <5> dial to set the desired

setting, then press <0>. For details, see “Customizing the Picture Style” on pages 55-57.

Press the <M> button to register

the new Picture Style. The Picture Style selection screen will then reappear.

X The base Picture Style will be

displayed on the right of [User Defined 1/2/3].

X When the parameter like

[Sharpness] is changed from the default, the name of the base Picture Style will be displayed in blue.

Changing the Picture Style setting inadvertently

If a User Defined Picture Style is already registered with your own Picture Style, following the procedure on page 58 up to step 3 for that User Defined Picture Style will revert it back to the default setting. If you do not want to change the User Defined Picture Style, do not repeat this procedure.

g Setting the ISO SpeedN

The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. A higher ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light. Therefore, a high ISO speed is suited for low light and moving subjects. However, the image may look more coarse with noise, etc. On the other hand, a low ISO speed is not suited for low light or action shots, but the image will look cleaner. The camera can be set between ISO 100 and 1600 in 1/3-stop increments. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100-400.

Press the <R> button. (9)

X The current ISO speed will be

displayed on the LCD panel.

In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, “Auto”

will be displayed on the LCD panel.

Setting the ISO Speed.

While looking at the top LCD panel,

turn the <5> dial.

At higher ISO speeds and higher ambient temperatures, the image will

have more noise.

High temperatures, high ISO speeds, or long exposures may cause

irregular colors in the image.

When C.Fn-08 [ISO expansion] is set to [1: On] (p.153), “L” (ISO 50)

and “H” (ISO 3200) can also be set.

When you press the <R> button, the viewfinder will show the

current ISO speed or “Auto”.

B Setting the White BalanceN

Normally, the < automatically. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with < you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, <

Display Mode Color temperature (Approx. K)

Q Auto 3000 - 7000

W Daylight 5200

E Shade 7000

R Cloudy, twilight, sunset 6000 Y Tungsten 3200

U White fluorescent light 4000

I Flash 6000

O Custom* 2000 - 10000

P Color temperature 2800 - 10000

* Set the optimum white balance manually to suit the lighting. (p.62)

About White Balance

The three RGB (red, green, and blue) primary colors exist in the light source in varying proportions depending on the color temperature. When the color temperature is high, there is more blue. And when the color temperature is low, there is more red. To the human eye, a white object looks white regardless of the type of lighting. With a digital camera, the color temperature can be adjusted with software so that the colors in the image look more natural. The subject’s white color is used as the criteria for adjusting the other colors. The camera’s

> setting will set the optimum white balance

> will be set automatically.

Press the <E> button. (9)

Select the white balance setting.

While looking at the top LCD panel,

turn the <5> dial.

> setting uses the CMOS sensor for auto white balance.

3 Custom White BalanceN

With custom white balance, you shoot a white object that will serve as the basis for the white balance setting. By selecting this image, you import its white balance data for the white balance setting.

Photograph a white object.

The plain, white object should fill the

spot metering circle.

Set the lens focus mode switch to

<MF>, then focus manually. (p.80)

Set any white balance setting. (p.61)

Spot metering

Shoot the white object so that a

standard exposure is obtained.

Select [Custom WB].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z

Custom WB], then press <0>.

X The custom white balance screen will

appear.

Select the image.

Turn the <5> dial to select the

image captured in step 1, then press <0>.

X The image’s white balance data will

be imported and the menu will reappear.

Select the custom white balance.

After exiting the menu, press the

<E> button.

Look at the LCD panel and turn the

<5> dial to select <

O>.

3 Custom White BalanceN

If the exposure obtained in step 1 is underexposed or overexposed, a

correct white balance might not be obtained.

If an image was captured while the Picture Style was set to

[Monochrome] (p.54), it cannot be selected in step 3.

Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can produce a more accurate white balance.

3 Setting the Color TemperatureN

You can numerically set the white balance’s color temperature.

Press the <E> button. (9)

Select the color temperature.

Look at the LCD panel and turn the

<5> dial to select .

On the menu, select [Color

temp.].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z

Color temp.], then press <0>.

Set the color temperature.

Turn the <5> dial to select the

desired color temperature, then press <0>. The color temperature can be set from 2800K to 10000K in 100K increments.

When setting the color temperature for an artificial light source, set white

balance correction (magenta or green bias) as necessary.

If you want to set to the reading taken with a color temperature

meter, take test shots and adjust the setting to compensate for the difference between the color temperature meter’s reading and the camera’s color temperature reading.

3 White Balance CorrectionN

You can correct the standard color temperature for the white balance setting. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a color temperature conversion or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. Users familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters will find this feature handy.

Select [WB SHIFT/BKT].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z WB

SHIFT/BKT], then press <0>.

X The WB correction/WB bracketing

screen will appear.

White Balance Correction

Use <9> to move the “ ” to the

desired position on the screen.

B is blue, A is amber, M is magenta,

and G is green. The color in the

Sample setting : A2, G1

respective direction will be corrected.

The upper right of the “SHIFT” screen

will show the bias direction and correction amount. To cancel the white balance correction,

Press <0> to exit the setting and

> to move the “ ” to the

use < center so that the “

return to the menu.

SHIFT

” is “

0, 0

”.

During the white balance correction, <2> will be displayed in the

viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

One level of the blue/amber correction is equivalent to 5 mireds of a color

temperature conversion filter. (Mired: A measurement unit indicating the density of a color temperature conversion filter.)

You can also set white balance bracketing and AEB shooting in

combination with white balance correction.

If you turn the <5> dial in step 2, WB bracketing will be set. (p.65)

3 White Balance Auto BracketingN

With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the white balance mode’s standard color temperature, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. This is called white balance bracketing. It can be set up to ±3 levels in single-level increments.

Select [WB SHIFT/BKT].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z WB

SHIFT/BKT], then press <0>.

X The WB correction/WB bracketing

screen will appear.

Set the bracketing amount.

Turn the <5> dial to set the

bracketing direction and bracketing level.

When you turn the <5> dial, “ ” on

B/A bias ±3 levels

M/G bias ±3 levels

the screen will change to “ ” (3 points). Turning the <5> dial to the right sets the B/A bracketing, and turning it to the left sets the M/G bracketing.

Set the bracketing level for the B/A or

M/G bias up to ±3 levels in single- level increments. (The bracketing level cannot be set for both the B/A and M/G bias.)

X On the right side of the screen, “BKT”

indicates the bracketing direction and the bracketing level is also displayed.

Press <0> to exit the setting and

return to the menu.

3 White Balance Auto BracketingN

Take the picture.

When B/A bracketing has been set, the three images will be recorded onto the CF card in the following sequence: Standard WB, B (blue) bias, and A (amber) bias. If M/G bracketing has been set, the sequence will be Standard WB, M (magenta) bias, and G (green) bias.

Canceling White Balance Auto Bracketing

In step 2, set “BKT” to “±0” (“ ” to

“ ” (1 point)).

With white balance bracketing, the maximum burst will be lower.

When white balance bracketing is set, the white balance icon will blink on

the LCD panel and the remaining shots will decrease to about 1/3.

Since three images are recorded for one shot, the CF card will take

longer to record the shot.

You can also set white balance correction and AEB shooting in

combination with white balance bracketing. If you set AEB in combination with white balance bracketing, a total of nine images will be recorded for a single shot.

“BKT” stands for bracketing.

3 Setting the Color SpaceN

The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal images, sRGB is recommended. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, sRGB will be set automatically.

Select [Color space].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z

Color space], then press <0>.

Set the desired color space.

Turn the <5> dial to select [sRGB]

or [Adobe RGB], then press <0>.

About Adobe RGB

This is mainly used for commercial printing and other industrial uses. This setting is not recommended if you do not know about image processing, Adobe RGB, and Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 (Exif 2.21). Since the image will look very subdued with sRGB personal computers and printers not compatible with Design rule for Camera File System

2.0 (Exif 2.21), post-processing of the image with software will be required.

If the image is captured with the color space set to Adobe RGB, the file

name will start with “_MG_” (first character is an underscore).

The ICC profile is not appended. The ICC profile is explained in the

Software Instruction Manual (PDF).

3 Creating and Selecting a Folder

You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This is optional since a folder will be created automatically for saving captured images.

Creating a Folder

Go to the Create folder screen.

Turn the <5> dial to select [c

Select folder], then press <0>.

X The Select/Create folder screen will

appear.

Select [Create folder].

Turn the <5> dial to select [Create

folder], then press <0>.

X The Create folder screen will appear.

Create a new folder.

Turn the <5> dial to select [OK],

then press <0>.

X A new folder will be created.

A folder can have up to 9999 images. If the active folder reaches 9999 images, a new folder will be created

automatically to save images captured thereafter.

Up to 900 folders can be created.

3 Creating and Selecting a Folder

Selecting a Folder

With the Select/Create folder screen

displayed, turn the <5> dial to select the desired folder, then press <0>.

X Captured images will be saved in the

selected folder.

“100EOS5D” is the folder No. and the

number on the right is the number of images contained in the folder.

You cannot select a folder to playback the images inside.

Creating Folders with a Personal Computer

With the memory card open on the screen, create a new folder named “Dcim.” Open the Dcim folder and create as many folders as necessary to save and organize your images. The folder names must start with three digits from 100 to 999 followed by five letters, like 100ABC_D. The five letters can be a combination of upper or lower case letters from A to Z and an underscore. There can be no spaces in the folder name. Also, if there are folder numbers with the same three-digit number (regardless of the letters) such as “100ABC_C” and “100ABC_D”, the camera will not recognize the folders.

3 File Numbering Methods

The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. It can start counting in one of three different ways: [Continuous], [Auto reset], and [Manual reset]. The images you take are automatically assigned a file number from 0001 to 9999. The images are saved in the selected folder.

Select [File numbering].

Turn the <5> dial to select [c File

numbering], then press <0>.

Select the file numbering method.

Turn the <5> dial to select

[Continuous], [Auto reset], or [Manual reset], then press <0>.

Continuous

The file numbering continues in sequence even after you replace the CF card. This prevents images from having the same file number, so image management with a personal computer is easier. Note that if the replacement CF card already contains images captured with the camera, the file numbering will start after the highest file number in that CF card or after the last captured image’s file number, whichever is higher.

File numbering after

changing the CF card

CF card -1

CF card -2

XXX-0051

Next sequential file number

XXX-0052

3 File Numbering Methods

Auto Reset

Each time you replace the CF card, the file numbering will be reset to the first file number (0001). Since the file number starts from 0001 in each CF card, you can organize images according to CF card. Note that if the replacement CF card already contains images, the file numbering will start after the highest file number in that CF card.

File numbering after

changing the CF card

CF card -1

CF card -2

XXX-0051

File number is reset

XXX-0001

Manual Reset

This creates a new folder automatically and resets the file number to

0001. Images captured thereafter are saved in this new folder. The file numbering method (Auto reset or Continuous) that was in effect before the manual reset will continue to take effect.

If file No. 9999 is created, “FuLL” will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. Replace the CF card with a new one.

For both JPEG and RAW images, the file name will start with “IMG_”. The extension will be “.JPG” for JPEG images and “.CR2” for RAW images.

B Checking Camera Settings

When the camera is ready to shoot, press the button to view the current camera settings on the LCD monitor.

Display the camera settings.

Press the button.

X The current camera settings appear

on the LCD monitor.

To turn off the LCD monitor, press the

button again.

Camera Setting Display

Date/Time (p.40) Picture Style (p.53)

Color space (p.67) WB correction (p.64)/

WB bracketing (p.65) Register camera settings (p.148) Color temperature setting

(p.63)

ISO speed (p.60)

Auto rotate display (p.105)

Auto power off (p.39)

File number (p.70)

CF card remaining capacity

Folder number (p.68)

Flash exposure compensation (p.100)

For details on the image info. during playback, see “Shooting Information Display” (p.108).

Setting the AF, Metering,

and Drive Modes

The viewfinder has 9 AF points. By selecting a suitable AF point, you can shoot with autofocus while framing the subject as desired. You can also set the AF mode to suit the subject or obtain the desired effect.

Drive modes

AF mode

Metering mode

The asterisk M appended on the right of the page title

indicates that the respective feature cannot be changed in the <1> (Full Auto) mode.

The AF mode, AF point selection, metering mode, and drive

mode will be set automatically in the <1> (Full Auto) mode.

Evaluative, partial, spot, and center-weighted average metering modes are provided. Single, continuous, and Self-timer drive modes are provided. Select the metering mode that suits the subject or your photographic intention.

f Selecting the AF ModeN

The AF mode is the autofocusing operation method. Three AF modes are provided. One-Shot AF is suited for still subjects, while AI Servo AF is for moving subjects. And AI Focus AF switches from One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF automatically if the still subject starts moving. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, AI Focus AF will be set automatically.

On the lens, set the focus mode

switch to <AF>.

Set the Mode Dial to any setting

except <1> (Full Auto).

Press the <E> button. (9)

Select the AF mode.

While looking at the LCD panel, turn

the <6> dial.

X: One-Shot AF 9: AI Focus AF Z: AI Servo AF

If an Extender (optional) is attached and the maximum aperture of the lens is f/5.6 or smaller, AF will not be possible. For details, see the Extender’s instructions.

<AF> stands for auto focus. <MF> stands for manual focus.

f Selecting the AF ModeN

One-Shot AF for Still Subjects

Pressing the shutter button halfway activates the autofocus and achieves focus once.

The AF point which achieves focus flashes briefly. At the same time, the focus confirmation light <

AF point Focus

If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed fully. Recompose the picture and try to focus again. Or see “When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)” (p.80).

confirmation

light

is displayed.

With evaluative metering, the exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) will be set when focus is achieved. The exposure setting and focus will be locked as long as the shutter button is pressed halfway. (p.79) You can then recompose the shot while retaining the exposure setting and point of focus.

> in the viewfinder

AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects

While you press the shutter button halfway, the camera focuses continuously.

This AF mode is for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing.

With predictive AF*, the camera can also focus track a subject which steadily approaches or retreats from the camera.

X The exposure is set at the moment

the picture is taken.

f Selecting the AF ModeN

* About Predictive AF

If the subject approaches or retreats from the camera at a constant rate, the camera tracks the subject and predicts the focusing distance immediately before the picture is taken. This is for obtaining correct focus at the moment of exposure.

When the AF point selection is automatic, first the center AF point will focus the subject. Within the spot metering circle, there are six invisible Assist AF points ( in diagram) that function in the AI SERVO AF mode. So even if the subject moves slightly away from the center AF point, the camera can still continue focusing. If the subject moves completely away from the center AF point during focusing, the adjacent AF point will continue focusing the subject as long as it covers the subject.

With a manually selected AF point,

the selected AF point will focus track the subject.

AI Focus AF for Automatic Switching of AF Mode

AI Focus AF switches the AF mode from One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF automatically if the still subject starts moving. After the subject is focused in the One- Shot AF mode, if the subject starts moving, the camera will detect the movement and change the AF mode automatically to AI Servo AF.

When focus is achieved in the AI Focus AF mode with the Servo mode active, the beeper will sound softly. The focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will not light.

SSelecting the AF PointN

The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected automatically by the camera or manually by you. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, automatic selection will be set.

Automatic AF point selection

The camera selects the AF point automatically according to the shooting conditions. All the AF points in the viewfinder will light in

red.

Manual AF Point Selection

You can select any of the nine AF points manually. This is best when you want to focus on a particular subject, or autofocus quickly while composing the shot.

Selecting with the Multi-controller

Press the <S> button. (9)

X The selected AF point will be

displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Select the AF point.

While looking at the viewfinder or

LCD panel, use <9>.

The AF point in the direction where

you press the <9> will be selected.

If you press <9> straight down, the

center AF point will be selected.

If you push the <9> in the same

direction as the currently-selected AF point, all the AF points will light and automatic AF point selection will be set.

SSelecting the AF PointN

Selecting with the Dial

Press the <S> button, then turn the

<6> dial or <5> dial to select the AF point in the looping sequence shown on the left.

When looking at the LCD panel to select the AF point, note the following:

Automatic selection , center , right , top

If focus cannot be achieved with an EOS-dedicated, external Speedlite’s

AF-assist beam, select the center AF point.

Lens’ Maximum Aperture and AF Sensitivity

The EOS 5D will execute high-precision AF with lenses whose maximum aperture is f/2.8 or larger.

With lenses whose maximum aperture is f/2.8 or larger*

With the center AF point, high-precision, cross-type AF sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines is possible. With cross-type AF, vertical-line detection is twice as sensitive as horizontal-line detection. The other eight AF points are horizontal-line sensitive or vertical-line sensitive.

Except with the EF28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM and EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro lenses.

With lenses whose maximum aperture is larger than f/5.6

The center AF point is a cross-type AF sensor. The other eight AF points are horizontal-line sensitive or vertical-line sensitive.

The spot metering circle has six invisible Assist AF points (see left illustration) that function in the AI SERVO AF mode. The Assist AF points have the same vertical-line sensitivity as the center AF point at f/2.8, and the Assist AF points have horizontal-line sensitivity at f/5.6.

Focusing an Off-Center Subject

After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject and recompose the shot. This is called “focus lock.” Focus lock works only in the One-Shot AF mode.

Set the Mode Dial to any setting

except <1> (Full Auto).

Select the desired AF point.

Focus the subject.

Move the AF point over the subject

and press the shutter button halfway.

Keep pressing the shutter button

halfway and recompose the picture as desired.

Take the picture.

If the AF mode is AI Servo AF (or AI Focus AF set to Servo mode), focus lock will not work.

When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)

Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:

Subjects difficult to focus

(a) Low-contrast subjects

Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc. (b) Subjects in low light (c) Extremely backlit and reflective subjects

Example: Car with a reflective body, etc. (d) Overlapping near and far objects

Example: Animal in a cage, etc. (e) Repetitive patterns

Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc.

In such cases, do one of the following: (1) Focus an object at the same distance as the subject and lock the

focus before recomposing.

(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> and focus manually.

Manual Focusing

On the lens, set the focus mode

switch to <MF>.

Focus the subject.

Focus by turning the lens focusing

Focusing ring

ring until the subject is in focus in the viewfinder.

If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the active AF point and the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will light when focus is achieved.

qSelecting the Metering ModeN

Four metering modes are provided: Evaluative, partial, spot, and center-weighted average metering. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, evaluative metering is set automatically.

Press the <Q> button. (9)

Select the metering mode.

While looking at the LCD panel, turn

the <6> dial.

q: Evaluative Metering w: Partial Metering r: Spot Metering e: Center-weighted Average

Metering

q Evaluative Metering

This is the camera’s standard metering mode suited for most

subjects even under backlit conditions. After detecting the

main subject’s position, brightness, background, front and

back lighting, etc., the camera sets the proper exposure.

w Partial Metering

Effective when the background is much brighter than the

subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial metering covers

about 8% of the viewfinder area at the center. The area

covered by partial metering is shown on the left.

r Spot Metering

This is for metering a specific part of the subject or scene.

The metering is weighted at the center covering about

3.5% of the viewfinder area. The area covered by spot

metering is shown on the left.

e Center-weighted Average Metering

The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged

for the entire scene.

iSelecting the Drive ModeN

Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, single shooting is set automatically.

Press the <R> button. (9)

Select the drive mode.

While looking at the LCD panel, turn

the <6> dial.

u : Single shooting

When you press the shutter button completely, one shot will be taken.

i : Continuous shooting (Max. 3

shots per sec.)

While you press the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously.

j : Self-timer Operation (p.48)

During continuous shooting, the captured images

are first stored in the camera’s internal memory and then successively transferred to the CF card. When the internal memory becomes full during continuous shooting, “buSY” will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder and the camera cannot take any more shots. As the captured images are transferred to the CF card, you will be able to capture more images. Press the shutter button halfway to check in the viewfinder’s bottom right the current remaining shots of the maximum burst.

If “FuLL CF” is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel, wait

until the access lamp stops blinking, then replace the CF card.

When the battery level is low, the maximum burst will be slightly lower.

Max. Burst

Advanced Operations

In shooting modes other than <1> (Full Auto), you can freely set the shutter speed or aperture to obtain the desired result.

The asterisk M appended on the right of the page title

indicates that the respective feature cannot be changed in the <1> (Full Auto) mode.

After you press the shutter button halfway and let go, the

timer operation will keep the LCD panel and viewfinder information displayed for about 4 sec. (0).

First set the <4> switch to <J>.

d Program AE

Like <1> (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose shooting mode. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.

* <d> stands for Program * AE stands for Auto Exposure

Set the Mode Dial to <d>.

AF point

Shutter speed

Aperture

Focus the subject.

Look through the viewfinder and aim

any AF point over the subject. Then press the shutter button halfway.

Check the display.

X The shutter speed and aperture value

will be set automatically and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

A correct exposure will be obtained

as long as the shutter speed and aperture value display do not blink.

Take the picture.

Compose the shot and press the

shutter button completely.

d Program AE

If “30"” and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates

underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash.

If “8000” and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates

overexposure. Decrease the ISO speed or use an ND filter (optional) to reduce the amount of light entering the lens.

Differences Between <d> and <1> (Full Auto)

In both modes, the automatically-set shutter speed and aperture

combination are the same.

In the <d> mode, you can set or use the functions below, but not in the

<1> mode.

Shooting Settings

AF mode selection AF point selection Drive mode selection ISO speed Metering mode selection Program Shift Exposure compensation AEB AE lock with <A> button Depth-of-field preview Register camera settings Clear registered camera set. Clear all camera settings Custom Function (C.Fn) Clear all Custom Functions Sensor cleaning

Flash Settings (EX-series Speedlite)

Manual/stroboscopic flash High-speed sync (FP flash) FE lock Flash ratio control Flash exposure compensation FEB 2nd-curtain sync Modeling flash

Image-Recording Settings

RAW and RAW+JPEG selection

Picture Style selection/customize/registration

White balance selection Custom white balance selection White balance correction WB bracketing Color temperature setting Color space selection

About Program Shift

In Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and

aperture value combination (program) set by the camera while maintaining the same exposure value. This is called program shift.

To do this, press the shutter button down halfway, then turn the <6>

dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is displayed.

Program shift is canceled automatically after the image is captured. If you use a flash, you cannot use program shift.

s Shutter-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture value to suit the brightness of the subject. This is called Shutter-Priority AE. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion.

* <s> stands for Time value.

Fast shutter speed Slow shutter speed

Set the Mode Dial to <s>.

Set the desired shutter speed.

While looking at the LCD panel, turn

the <6> dial.

It can be set in 1/3-stop increments.

Focus the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway.

The aperture value is set automatically.

Check the viewfinder display and shoot.

As long as the aperture value is not

blinking, the exposure will be correct.

s Shutter-Priority AE

If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates

underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking.

If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates

overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking or lower the ISO speed.

Shutter Speed Display

The shutter speeds from “8000” to “4” indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter speed. For example, “125” indicates 1/125 sec. Also, “0"6” indicates 0.6 sec. and “15"” is 15 sec.

f Aperture-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A larger aperture opening (smaller f/number) will result in a blurred background ideal for portraits. This occurs because a lower f/number decreases the depth of field (range of acceptable focus). On the other hand, a smaller aperture opening (larger f/number) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus. A smaller aperture opening increases the depth of field.

* <f> stands for Aperture value.

With a large aperture opening With a small aperture opening

Set the Mode Dial to <f>.

Set the desired aperture value.

While looking at the LCD panel, turn

the <6> dial.

It can be set in 1/3-stop increments.

Focus the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway.

X The shutter speed is set

automatically.

Check the viewfinder display and

shoot.

As long as the shutter speed is not

blinking, the exposure will be correct.

f Aperture-Priority AE

If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates

underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a larger aperture (smaller f/number) until the blinking stops or set a higher ISO speed.

If the “8000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates

overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a smaller aperture (larger f/number) until the blinking stops or set a lower ISO speed.

Aperture Value Display

The larger the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The aperture values displayed will differ depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to the camera, “00” will be displayed for the aperture value.

Depth of Field Preview

Press the depth-of-field preview button to stop down to the current aperture setting. The diaphragm in the lens will be set to the current aperture so you can check the depth of field (range of acceptable focus) through the viewfinder.

The exposure is locked (AE lock) while the Depth-of-Field Preview button is pressed.

a Manual Exposure

In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture value as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a handheld exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure.

* <a> stands for Manual.

Set the Mode Dial to <a>.

Set the desired shutter speed.

While looking at the LCD panel, turn

Set the desired aperture value.

Set the <4> switch to <J>, and

the <6> dial.

while looking at the LCD panel, turn the <5> dial.

Standard exposure index

Exposure level mark

Focus the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway.

X The exposure setting will be

displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

The exposure level icon <s> lets you

see how far you are from the standard exposure level.

a Manual Exposure

Set the exposure.

Check the exposure level and set the

desired shutter speed and aperture value.

: Standard exposure level.

: To set it to the standard

exposure level, set a slower shutter speed or a larger aperture.

: To set it to the standard

exposure level, set a faster shutter speed or a smaller aperture.

Take the picture.

If the exposure level mark <s> blinks at the <G> or <F> level, it indicates that the exposure level exceeds the standard exposure by ±2 stops.

Setting Exposure CompensationN

Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure setting set by the camera. You can make the image look lighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.

Set the Mode Dial to <d>, <s>,

or <f>.

Check the exposure level indicator.

Press the shutter button halfway and

check the exposure level indicator.

Set the exposure compensation amount.

Set the <4> switch to <J>, and

while looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, turn the <5> dial. Turn the <5> dial while pressing the

Increased exposure

Decreased exposure

The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after the

<4> switch is set to <2>.

If the standard exposure setting is 1/125 sec. and f/8.0, setting the

exposure compensation amount to plus or minus one stop will be the same as setting the shutter speed or aperture value as follows:

Shutter speed 250 ← 125 → 60 Aperture value 11 ← 8.0 → 5.6

Take care not to turn the <5> dial and change the exposure compensation inadvertently. To prevent this, turn the <

shutter button halfway or within ( after pressing the shutter button halfway. To cancel the exposure compensation, set the exposure compensation amount back to <

Standard exposure index

Exposure level

Decreased exposure

Take the picture.

-1 stop ← 0 → +1 stop

mark

> switch to <1>.

)

Increased exposure

3 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N

By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB).

Standard exposure Decreased exposure Increased exposure

Select [AEB].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z

AEB], then press <0>.

Set the AEB amount.

Turn the <5> dial to set the AEB

amount, then press <0>.

X When you exit the menu, <h> and

the AEB level will be displayed on the LCD panel.

AEB amount

Standard exposure

Decreased exposure

Increased exposure

Take the picture.

X The three bracketed shots will be

exposed in the following sequence: standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure.

X As shown on the left, the respective

bracketing amount will be displayed as each bracketed shot is taken.

X The current drive mode (p.82) will be

used for the shooting.

3 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N

Canceling AEB

Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB

amount to < >.

It will also be canceled if you set the

<4> switch to <2>, change the lens, attain flash ready, replace the battery, or replace the CF card.

Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used with AEB.

If the drive mode is set to continuous (i), the three bracketed shots will

be taken continuously and then the shooting will stop automatically. If the drive mode is set to single image (u), you must press the shutter button three times.

If the self-timer has been set, the three bracketed shots will be taken

continuously.

If C.Fn-12-1 is set for mirror lockup and AEB is set, only one bracketed

shot will be taken at a time even in the continuous shooting mode.

AEB can be combined with exposure compensation.

AAE LockN

AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the desired exposure setting. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects.

Focus the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway.

The exposure setting will be displayed.

Press the <A> button. (0)

X <A> lights in the viewfinder to

indicate that the exposure setting is locked (AE lock).

Each time you press the <A> button,

it locks the current exposure setting.

AE lock indicator

Recompose and take the picture.

If you want to maintain the AE lock

while taking more shots, hold down the <A> button and press the shutter button to take another shot.

If One-Shot AF or AI Focus AF (when not AI Servo AF) is set, pressing

the shutter button halfway to focus will automatically set AE lock at the same time.

The AE lock effect will differ depending on the AF point and metering

mode. For details, see “AE lock” (p.160).

Bulb Exposures

When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button fully, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures.

Set the Mode Dial to <k>.

Set the desired aperture value.

Look at the LCD panel and turn the

<6> dial.

Take the picture.

Press the shutter button completely.

X The elapsed exposure time will be

Elapsed exposure time

displayed on the LCD panel. (Displays 1 sec. to 999 sec.)

The exposure continues as long as

you hold down the shutter button.

Since bulb exposures will have more noise than usual, the image will look rough or grainy.

Bulb exposures may result in grainy images due to picture noise. If C.Fn-

02 [Long exp. noise reduction] is set to [1: Auto noise reduction] or [2: On] (p.151), noise can be reduced.

For bulb exposures, using Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote

Controller TC-80N3 (both optional) is recommended.

Mirror LockupN

Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12 [Mirror lockup] set to [1: Enable] (p.154). The mirror can be swung up separately from when the exposure is made. This prevents mirror vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. Set Custom Functions with [c Custom Functions (C.Fn)].

Press the shutter button

completely.

X The mirror will swing up.

Again press the shutter button

completely.

X The picture is taken and the mirror

goes back down.

In very bright light such as at the beach or ski area on a sunny day, take

the picture promptly after mirror lockup.

During mirror lockup, do not point the camera lens at the sun. The sun’s

heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains.

If you use bulb exposures, the self-timer, and mirror lockup in

combination, keep pressing the shutter button completely (2 sec. self- timer + bulb exposure time). During the self-timer countdown, if you let go of the shutter button, there will be a shutter-release sound. This is not the shutter release (no picture is taken).

During mirror lockup, the drive mode will be single shooting regardless of

the current drive mode (single or continuous).

If you use the self-timer and mirror lockup, the shot will be taken 2 sec.

after the mirror goes up when you press the shutter button completely.

The mirror locks up, and after 30 seconds, it will go back down

automatically. Pressing the shutter button completely again locks up the mirror again.

For mirror lockup shots, using Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote

Controller TC-80N3 (both optional) is recommended.

ULCD Panel Illumination

The LCD panel is provided with illumination. Each time you press the button, the LCD panel illumination will turn on or off. Use it to read the LCD panel in the dark (9). The illumination will turn off automatically after the shot is taken.

Pressing any shooting-related button or turning the Mode Dial while the

LCD panel is illuminated prolongs the illumination.

During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn

off the LCD panel illumination. However, you can turn on the illumination for 6 sec. by pressing the button.

Using the Eyepiece Cover

During self-timer or remote switch (optional) operation when your eye does not cover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure when the image is captured. In such a case, use the eyepiece cover (p.21).

Remove the eyecup.

From the bottom of the eyecup, push

it upward.

Attaching the Eyepiece Cover.

Slide the eyepiece cover down into

the eyepiece groove to attach it.

3 You can also silence the beeper

You can silence the beeper so it does not sound in any shooting mode.

Select [Beep].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z

Beep], then press <0>.

Select [Off].

Turn the <5> dial to select [Off],

then press <0>.

3 CF Card Reminder

This prevents shooting if there is no CF card in the camera. This can be set in all shooting modes.

Select [Shoot w/o card].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z

Shoot w/o card], then press <0>.

Select [Off].

Turn the <5> dial to select [Off],

then press <0>.

If [Off] has been set and you press the shutter button while there is no CF card in the camera, “no CF” will be displayed in the viewfinder and LCD panel.

Flash Photography

With EX-series Speedlites

An EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlite makes flash photography as easy as any AE mode. For details on using the EX-series Speedlite, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual. The EOS 5D is a Type-A camera compatible with all EX-series Speedlites providing the features below.

• E-TTL II Autoflash

E-TTL II incorporates an improved flash exposure control and lens focusing distance information, making it more precise than the previous E-TTL autoflash exposure system (evaluative flash metering with preflash). The camera can execute E-TTL II autoflash with any EX-series Speedlite.

• High-Speed Sync (FP flash)

High-speed sync (FP or focal-plane flash) enables flash synchronization with all shutter speeds from 30 sec. to 1/8000 sec.

• FE (Flash Exposure) Lock

Press the camera’s <A> button to lock the flash exposure at the desired part of the subject. This is the flash equivalent of AE lock. Aim the center of the viewfinder over the part of the subject where you want to obtain a correct exposure, then press the <A> button. During FE lock, <d> will be displayed in the viewfinder.

• Flash Exposure Compensation

In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set exposure compensation for flash. The flash exposure compensation amount can be set with the camera up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. With Speedlites which you can set the flash exposure compensation, it can be set up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.

• FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)

FEB is the flash version of AEB. (Only with FEB-compatible Speedlites.) Set flash exposure bracketing up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. During FEB, <d> will blink in the viewfinder.

If you use flash, you can set flash exposure compensation by holding down

Q> button and turning the <5> dial.

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