Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 5D Mark 3, EOS 5D Marc 3 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
● This manual is for the EOS 5D Mark III installed with firmware
version 1.2.0 or later.
● The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual.
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Introduction
The EOS 5D Mark III is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex
camera featuring a fine-detail, full-frame (approx. 36 x 24 mm) CMOS
sensor with approx. 22.3 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5+, approx. 100%
viewfinder coverage, high-precision and high-speed 61-point AF,
approx. 6 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full HighDefinition (Full HD) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at any time,
provides many features for demanding shots, and expands shooting
possibilities with system accessories.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how
they come out. You can then better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Warnings” (p.389, 390) and “Handling Precautions” (p.14, 15).
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
Memory Cards
In this manual, “CF card” refers to CompactFlash cards and “SD card”
refers to SD/SDHC/SDXC cards. “Card” refers to all memory cards
used to record images or movies. The camera does not come with a
card for recording images/movies. Please purchase it separately.
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Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E6
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E6/LC-E6E*
Interface Cable
IFC-200U
Stereo AV Cable
AVC-DC400ST
EOS Solution Disk
(Software)
EOS Software Instruction
Manuals Disk
(1) Camera Instruction Manual (this booklet)
(2) Pocket Guide
Camera
(with body cap)
(1) (2)
Wide Strap
EW-EOS5DMKIII
Eyecup Eg
EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk
The Software Instruction Manuals are included on the CD-ROM as
PDF files. See page 397 for instructions on using the EOS Software
Instruction Manuals disk.
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
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Attach Eyecup Eg to the viewfinder eyepiece.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, a lens instruction manual may also be
included.
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Conventions Used in this Manual
Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<9> : Indicates the Multi-controller.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function remains
active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
respectively after you let go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
LCD monitor.
3 : Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
M : When shown at the upper right of a page, it indicates that the
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
<M> button and changing the setting.
function is available only when the Mode Dial is set to d, s,
f, a, or F.
* The respective function cannot be used in the <A> (Scene
Intelligent Auto) mode.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
has been set to <1> and the <R> switch has been set to the
left (Multi function lock released) (p.34, 47).
set to their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM or EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens as an example.
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Chapters
1
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For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Introduction
Getting Started
Basic Shooting
Setting the AF and Drive Modes
Image Settings
Advanced Operations
Flash Photography
Shooting with the LCD Monitor
(Live View Shooting)
Shooting Movies
Image Playback
Post-Processing Images
Sensor Cleaning
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
Customizing the Camera
Reference
2
27
63
69
117
161
189
199
219
249
287
295
301
319
341
Software Start Guide
393
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Contents
Introduction 2
Item Check List................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 4
Chapters........................................................................................... 5
Index to Features ........................................................................... 12
Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 14
Quick Start Guide........................................................................... 16
Nomenclature ................................................................................. 18
Getting Started 27
1
Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 28
Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 30
Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 31
Turning on the Power..................................................................... 34
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone .................................................. 36
Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 38
Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 39
About the Lens Image Stabilizer .................................................... 42
Basic Operation.............................................................................. 43
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 49
3 Menu Operations.................................................................. 51
Before You Start............................................................................. 53
Formatting the Card..................................................................... 53
Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off................................. 55
Setting the Image Review Time................................................... 55
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ............................. 56
Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level........................................ 59
Feature Guide............................................................................ 61
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Basic Shooting 63
2
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................64
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) .........................67
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 69
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f: Selecting the AF Mode ............................................................70
S Selecting the AF Area...............................................................72
AF Area Selection Modes ...............................................................75
About the AF Sensor.......................................................................78
Lenses and Usable AF Points.........................................................79
Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject)...................86
Customizing AF Functions..............................................................95
Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus (AF Microadjustment) .... 105
When Autofocus Fails...................................................................111
MF: Manual Focusing.................................................................112
i Selecting the Drive Mode........................................................113
j Using the Self-timer .................................................................114
Image Settings 117
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Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback ...........................118
Setting the Image-Recording Quality............................................121
i: Setting the ISO Speed...........................................................126
A Selecting a Picture Style.......................................................131
A Customizing a Picture Style..................................................134
A Registering a Picture Style ...................................................137
B: Setting the White Balance....................................................139
O Custom White Balance ........................................................140
P Setting the Color Temperature ............................................141
u White Balance Correction ........................................................142
Correcting the Brightness and Contrast Automatically (Auto Lighting Optimizer)
Contents
..144
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Noise Reduction Settings............................................................. 145
Highlight Tone Priority.................................................................. 148
Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction
Creating and Selecting a Folder................................................... 152
Changing the File Name............................................................... 154
File Numbering Methods .............................................................. 156
Setting Copyright Information....................................................... 158
Setting the Color Space ............................................................... 160
Advanced Operations 161
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d: Program AE ........................................................................... 162
s: Shutter-Priority AE................................................................ 164
f: Aperture-Priority AE ............................................................. 166
Depth of Field Preview............................................................... 167
a: Manual Exposure................................................................... 168
q Selecting the Metering Mode.................................................. 169
Setting Exposure Compensation.................................................. 171
h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)........................................... 172
A AE Lock................................................................................... 173
F: Bulb Exposures....................................................................... 174
w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting.............................. 175
P Multiple Exposures................................................................. 179
2 Mirror Lockup ........................................................................ 186
Using the Eyepiece Cover............................................................ 187
F Using a Remote Switch............................................................ 187
R Remote Control Shooting.......................................................... 188
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Flash Photography 189
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D Flash Photography ................................................................... 190
Setting the Flash .......................................................................... 193
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Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 199
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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor...............................................200
Shooting Function Settings...........................................................204
Menu Function Settings ................................................................205
Using AF to Focus ........................................................................209
Focusing Manually........................................................................216
Shooting Movies 219
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k Shooting Movies .....................................................................220
Autoexposure Shooting..............................................................220
Shutter-priority AE......................................................................221
Aperture-priority AE....................................................................222
Manual Exposure Shooting........................................................225
Shooting Still Photos ..................................................................230
Shooting Function Settings...........................................................232
Setting the Movie-Recording Size.................................................233
Setting the Sound Recording........................................................236
Silent Control ................................................................................238
Setting the Time Code ..................................................................239
Menu Function Settings ................................................................243
Image Playback 249
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x Image Playback......................................................................250
B: Shooting Information Display.............................................252
H I Searching for Images Quickly...........................................255
u Magnified View ........................................................................257
X Comparing Images (Two-image Display)................................259
b Rotating the Image ..................................................................260
Setting Ratings..............................................................................261
Q Quick Control During Playback ...............................................263
Contents
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k Enjoying Movies..................................................................... 265
k Playing Movies ....................................................................... 267
X Editing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes .............................. 269
Slide Show (Auto Playback)......................................................... 271
Viewing the Images on TV ........................................................... 274
K Protecting Images................................................................... 278
a Copying Images...................................................................... 280
L Erasing Images........................................................................ 283
Changing Image Playback Settings ............................................. 285
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness....................................... 285
Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ............................................... 286
Post-Processing Images 287
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R Processing RAW Images with the Camera .......................... 288
S Resize..................................................................................... 293
Sensor Cleaning 295
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f Automatic Sensor Cleaning.................................................. 296
Appending Dust Delete Data........................................................ 297
Manual Sensor Cleaning.............................................................. 299
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
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Preparing to Print ......................................................................... 302
wPrinting.................................................................................... 304
Trimming the Image................................................................... 309
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 311
W Direct Printing with DPOF....................................................... 314
d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer........................ 315
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301
Customizing the Camera 319
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Custom Functions.........................................................................320
Custom Function Settings.............................................................321
C.Fn1: Exposure ........................................................................321
C.Fn2: Disp./Operation ..............................................................324
C.Fn3: Others.............................................................................326
82: Custom Controls ..................................................................327
Registering My Menu....................................................................337
w Register Custom Shooting Modes ..........................................338
Reference 341
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B Button Functions.................................................................342
Checking the Battery Information..................................................344
Using a Household Power Outlet..................................................348
Replacing the Date/Time Battery..................................................349
Using Eye-Fi Cards.......................................................................350
Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode.............. 352
Menu Settings...............................................................................354
System Map ..................................................................................362
Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................364
Error Codes...................................................................................377
Specifications................................................................................378
Safety Warnings............................................................................389
Contents
Software Start Guide 393
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Software Start Guide.....................................................................394
Index .............................................................................................398
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Index to Features
Power
Charging the battery Î p.28
Battery check Î p.35
Battery information check
Power outlet Î p.348
Auto power off Î p.55
Î p.344
Card
Format Î p.53
Select card Î p.118
Release shutter without card
Î p.32
Lens
Attaching/Detaching Î p.39
Zoom Î p.40
Image Stabilizer Î p.42
Basic Settings
Language Î p.38
Date/Time/Zone Î p.36
Beeper Î p.354
Copyright information Î p.158
Clear all camera settings Î p.56
Viewfinder
Dioptric adjustment Î p.43
Eyepiece cover Î p.187
Grid display Î p.59
Electronic level Î p.59
LCD Monitor
Brightness adjustment Î p.285
Electronic level Î p.60
Feature guide Î p.61
AF
AF mode Î p.70
AF area selection mode Î p.72
AF point selection Î p.74
AI Servo AF characteristics
AF Custom Functions Î p.95
AF Microadjustment Î p.105
Manual focusing Î p.112
Î p.86
Metering
Metering mode Î p.169
Drive
Drive mode Î p.113
Self-timer Î p.114
Maximum burst Î p.125
Recording Images
Record func. Î p.118
Create/select a folder Î p.152
File name Î p.154
File No. Î p.156
Image Quality
Image-recording quality
ISO speed Î p.126
Picture Style Î p.131
White balance Î p.139
Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.144
Noise reduction for high
ISO speeds Î p.145
Noise reduction for long
exposures Î p.146
Highlight tone priority Î p.148
Peripheral illumination
correction Î p.149
Î p.121
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Index to Features
Chromatic aberration
correction Î p.150
Color space Î p.160
Shooting
Shooting mode Î p.24
HDR Î p.175
Multiple exposures Î p.179
Mirror lockup Î p.186
Depth-of-field preview Î p.167
Remote control Î p.188
Quick Control Î p.49
Exposure Adjustment
Exposure compensation Î p.171
AEB Î p.172
AE lock Î p.173
Safety shift Î p.323
Flash
External flash Î p.189
External flash function
settings Î p.193
External Speedlite
Custom Functions Î p.198
Live View Shooting
Live View shooting Î p.199
Focusing Î p.209
Aspect ratio Î p.206
Movie Shooting
Movie shooting Î p.219
Movie recording size Î p.233
Sound recording Î p.236
Time code Î p.239
HDMI output Î p.245
Still photo shooting Î p.230
Playback
Image review time Î p.55
Single image display Î p.250
Shooting information display
Index display Î p.255
Image browsing (Jump display)
Magnified view Î p.257
Two-image display Î p.259
Image rotate Î p.260
Rating Î p.261
Movie playback Î p.267
Slide show Î p.271
Viewing images on TV Î p.274
Protect Î p.278
Copying Î p.280
Erase Î p.283
Î p.252
Î p.256
Image Editing
RAW image processing Î p.288
Resize Î p.293
Printing and Transferring Images
PictBridge Î p.302
Print Order (DPOF) Î p.311
Image transfer Î p.315
Customization
Custom Functions (C.Fn) Î p.320
Custom Controls Î p.327
My Menu Î p.337
Custom shooting mode Î p.338
Sensor Cleaning and Dust Reduction
Sensor cleaning Î p.296
Append Dust Delete Data Î p.297
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Handling Precautions
Camera Care
This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical
shock.
The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such
as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight.
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
Do not block the mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean
the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest
Canon Service Center.
Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera
misoperation.
If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated
before using the camera.
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.
Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a
darkroom or chemical lab.
If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions
before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is
an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon
dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
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Handling Precautions
Contacts
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor
Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels
among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black
or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur
where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or it
may look black. It will return to normal at room temperature.
Cards
To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,
physical shock, or vibration.
Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything
metallic.
Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity.
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Store the card in a case.
Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens
After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens
caps and put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Cautions During Prolonged Use
If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a
prolonged period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a
malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin
burns.
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Quick Start Guide
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3
4
Insert the battery (p.30).
To charge the battery, see page 28.
Insert a card (p.31).
The camera-front side slot is
for a CF card, and the
camera-back side slot is for
an SD card.
Attach the lens (p.39).
Align it with the red dot.
Set the lens focus mode switch
to <f>
(p.39).
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Set the power switch to <1>
(p.34).
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Quick Start Guide
While holding down the center
of the Mode Dial, set it to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto)
All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
Focus the subject (p.44).
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus the
subject.
Take the picture (p.44).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
Review the picture (p.55).
The captured image will be
displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD
monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.250).
(p.64).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.199).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.250).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.283).
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Nomenclature
Lens mount index (p.39)
Grip
(Battery
compartment)
DC coupler cord hole
(p.348)
Remote control
sensor (p.188)
Shutter button
(p.44)
Mode Dial (p.24)
Mode Dial lock release
button (p.45)
Hot shoe (p.190)
Flash-sync contacts
Microphone
(p.236)
Lens lock pin
Lens mount
Contacts (p.15)
Self-timer lamp
(p.114)
Strap mount
(p.27)
Lens release
button (p.40)
Mirror (p.186, 299)
<U> LCD panel
illumination button (p.48)
<B> AF area selection mode/
Multi-function button (p.73/190)
<n> Metering mode selection/
White balance selection button (p.169/139)
<o>
AF mode selection/
Drive mode selection button
(p.70/113)
<m> ISO speed
setting/Flash exposure
compensation button
(p.126/190)
<6> Main Dial
(p.45)
Body cap (p.39)
Depth-of-field preview button
(p.167)
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<Y> External microphone IN terminal (p.237)
<D> HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.274)
<F> Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.187)
<D> PC terminal (p.191)
<n> Headphone terminal (p.237)
<q/C>
Audio/video OUT/Digital terminal
(p.277/302, 315)
Date/time
battery (p.349)
Terminal cover
Power switch (p.34)
<M> Menu button
(p.51)
<B> Info button
(p.60, 61, 202, 227,
250, 342)
Touch pad (p.46)
<5> Quick
Control Dial (p.46)
<0> Setting
button (p.51)
<S>
AF point
selection
button (p.72)
<A> AE lock
button (p.173)
LCD panel (p.21, 22)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Eyecup (p.187)
<p>
AF start button
(p.44, 70, 201, 228)
<Q> Quick
Control button
(p.49)
Nomenclature
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Nomenclature
Tripod socket
Battery compartment
cover (p.30)
Battery
compartment
cover release
lever (p.30)
<9> Multi-controller
(p.47)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.43)
Strap mount
(p.27)
Card slot
cover (p.31)
SD card slot (p.31)
CF card slot (p.31)
CF card ejection button (p.33)
LCD monitor (p.285)
<b/m>
Creative Photo/
Comparative playback
(Two-image display)/
Direct print button
(p.131, 175, 179/259/
307)
<L> Erase button
(p.283)
<x> Playback
button (p.250)
<c>
Rating button
(p.261, 279)
<u> Index/
Magnify/Reduce
button (p.255/257)
<V> Focal plane mark
Access lamp (p.33)
Multi function lock switch (p.47)
Speaker
Light sensor (p.285)
<A/k>
Live View shooting/
Movie shooting switch
(p.199/219)
<0> Start/Stop button
(p.200, 220)
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LCD Panel
<0> Monochrome shooting (p.133)
AF mode (p.70)
X
One-Shot AF
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AI Focus AF
Z
AI Servo AF
4 L
Manual focus
Drive mode (p.113)
u Single shooting
o High-speed
continuous shooting
i Low-speed
continuous shooting
B
Silent single shooting
M Silent continuous
shooting
Q 10-sec. Self-timer/
Remote control
k 2-sec. Self-timer/
Remote control
<u> White balance
correction (p.142)
<r> GPS device-connected
icon
<N> Auto Lighting Optimizer
(p.144)
<P> Multiple-exposure shooting (p.179)
<w> HDR shooting (p.175)
<2> Mirror lockup (p.186)
White balance (p.139)
Q Auto
W Daylight
E Shade
R Cloudy
Y Tungsten
light
U White
fluorescent
light
I Flash
O Custom
P Color temperature
Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)
No card warning (Card)
Error code (Err)
Cleaning image sensor (CLn)
Aperture
Possible shots
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
Card full warning (Full)
Card error warning (Err)
Error No.
Remaining images to record
AF point selection
(
[ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)
AF point registration
(
[ ] HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP)
Card warning (Card 1/2/1.2)
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Nomenclature
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
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Nomenclature
<g> ISO speed (p.126)
Metering mode (p.169)
q Evaluative metering
w Partial metering
r Spot metering
e Center-weighted
average metering
Image-recording quality (p.121)
<h> AEB (p.172)
<y> Flash exposure
compensation (p.190)
<A> Highlight tone
priority (p.148)
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount (p.171)
AEB range (p.172)
Flash exposure compensation amount (p.190)
ISO speed (p.126)
Battery check (p.35)
<f> CF card indicator
<g> SD card indicator
<J> SD card selection icon
<J> CF card selection icon
3 Large
4 Medium
a Small 1
b Small 2 (Fine)
c Small 3 (Fine)
1 RAW
41 Medium RAW
61 Small RAW
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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
Spot metering circle (p.170)
Focusing screen
Grid (p.59)
<z> Battery check
(p.35)
<A> AE lock (p.173) /
AEB in-progress (p.172)
<D> Flash-ready (p.190)
Improper FE lock warning
<d> FE lock (p.190) /
FEB in-progress (p.197)
<e> High-speed sync (p.196)
<y> Flash exposure
compensation (p.190)
Shutter speed (p.164)
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)
Aperture (p.166)
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Area AF frame (p.73)
<S> Single AF point
<O> Spot AF (single point) (p.75)
<e> AF status indicator (p.64)
ISO speed (p.126)
<A> Highlight tone priority (p.148)
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount (p.171)
AEB range (p.172)
Flash exposure compensation amount
(p.190)
AF point selection
----
(
[ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)
--
AF point registration
----
(
[ ] HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP)
--
Card warning (Card 1/2/1.2)
<g> ISO speed
(p.126)
<h> Warning
symbol
(p.324)
<o> Focus
confirmation light
(p.64)
Max. burst (p.125)
Number of remaining multiple
exposures (p.181)
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Nomenclature
A :Scene Intelligent Auto (p.64)
F : Bulb (p.174)
a : Manual exposure (p.168)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.166)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.164)
d : Program AE (p.162)
Custom shooting modes
You can register the shooting mode (d/s/f/a/F), AF mode,
menu settings, etc., to w, x, y Mode Dial settings and shoot
(p.338).
Mode Dial
Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial
lock release button).
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EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens
Nomenclature
Focus mode switch (p.39)
Hood mount
(p.41)
77 mm filter thread
(front of lens)
Focusing ring (p.112, 216)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.42)
Distance scale
Infrared index
Zoom ring (p.40)
Zoom position index
(p.40)
Contacts (p.15)
Lens mount index (p.39)
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Nomenclature
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
Power plug
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
Power cord
Power cord socket
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
Battery Charger LC-E6
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.28).
Battery Charger LC-E6E
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.28).
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Eyepiece cover
Getting Started
This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start
shooting and basic camera operations.
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through
the camera’s strap mount eyelet
from the bottom. Then pass it
through the strap’s buckle as shown
in the illustration. Pull the strap to
take up any slack and make sure
the strap will not loosen from the
buckle.
The eyepiece cover is also
attached to the strap (p.187).
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Charging the Battery
LC-E6
LC-E6E
Remove the protective cover.
1
Detach the protective cover provided
Attach the battery.
2
As shown in the illustration, attach the
To detach the battery, follow the
Recharge the battery.
3
For LC-E6
As shown by the arrow, flip out the
For LC-E6E
Connect the power cord to the
X Recharging starts automatically and
with the battery.
battery securely to the charger.
above procedure in reverse.
battery charger’s prongs and insert
the prongs into a power outlet.
charger and insert the plug into the
power outlet.
the charge lamp blinks in orange.
Charge Level
0 - 49%
50 - 74% Blinks twice per second
75% or higher Blinks three times per second
Fully charged Green Lights up
It takes approx. 2.5 hours to fully recharge a completely exhausted
battery at 23°C / 73°F. The time required to recharge the battery
depends on the ambient temperature and the battery’s charge level.
For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (5°C - 10°C /
41°F - 50°F) will take longer (up to 4 hours).
Color Indicator
Orange
Charge Lamp
Blinks once per second
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Charging the Battery
After disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the prongs for
at least 3 sec.
If the battery’s remaining capacity (p.344) is 94% or higher, the battery
will not be recharged.
The charger cannot charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E6.
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.
Recharge the battery before using.
Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.
Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity.
After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the
charger from the power outlet.
You can attach the cover in a different
orientation to indicate whether the battery
has been recharged or not.
If the battery has been recharged, attach the
cover so that the battery-shaped hole < > is
aligned over the blue sticker on the battery. If the battery is
exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation.
When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount
of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter
battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing
the battery after it is fully charged can lower the battery’s performance.
The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.
The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz
power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for
the respective country or region. Do not attach any portable voltage
transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger.
If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully
charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life.
Check the battery’s recharge performance (p.344) and purchase a new battery.
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Installing and Removing the Battery
Only Battery Pack LP-E6 can be used.
Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 into the camera. The
camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed,
and darkens when the battery is removed.
Installing the Battery
Open the cover.
1
Slide the lever as shown by the
arrows and open the cover.
Insert the battery.
2
Insert the end with the battery
contacts.
Insert the battery until it locks in
place.
Close the cover.
3
Press the cover until it snaps shut.
Removing the Battery
Open the cover and remove the
battery.
Press the battery release lever as shown
by the arrow and remove the battery.
To prevent short circuiting of the
battery contacts, be sure to attach the
protective cover (provided, p.29) to
the battery.
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