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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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Introduction
The EOS 5DS/EOS 5DS R is a digital single-lens reflex camera
featuring a full-frame CMOS sensor (approx. 36.0 mm x 24.0 mm) with
approx. 50.6 effective megapixels, Dual DIGIC 6, approx. 100%
viewfinder coverage, high-precision and high-speed 61-point AF,
approx. 5.0 fps continuous shooting, 3.2-inch LCD monitor, Live View
shooting, and Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.20-22) and “Handling Precautions” (p.23-25).
Refer to This Manual While Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera.
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
About the EOS 5DS R
The EOS 5DS R’s optical low-pass filter is disabled, and the effect is
eliminated to obtain a higher-looking resolution.
Since the optical low-pass filter is for reducing moire and false colors, images
taken with the EOS 5DS R may show more moire and false colors than with
the EOS 5DS depending on the subject and shooting conditions.
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Item Check List
Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Camera
(with body cap)
Wide Strap
* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a
power cord.)
The Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs provided are listed on the next page.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Eyecup Eg
Interface Cable
Battery Pack
LP-E6N
(with protective cover)
IFC-150U II
Battery Charger
LC-E6/LC-E6E*
Cable
protector
Connecting to Peripheral Devices
When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use the provided
interface cable or one from Canon. When connecting an interface cable, also
use the provided cable protector (p.36).
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Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs
The instruction manual consists of a booklet, a leaflet, and electronic
manuals (PDF files on the CD-ROM).
Camera Basic
Instruction Manual
Quick Reference Guide
Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM
Contains the following manuals (PDF files):
• Camera Instruction Manual (Detailed version)
• Quick Reference Guide
Instructions for viewing the Camera Instruction Manual
CD-ROM are on pages 516-517.
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software CD-ROM)
Contains software such as image-editing software and
Software Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
For more information and installation procedures of the
software, see pages 520-521.
Instructions for viewing the Software Instruction Manual
are on page 522.
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Compatible Cards
The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: If the
card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another
camera or computer, format the card with this camera (p.67).
CF (CompactFlash) cards
* Type I, UDMA mode 7-compatible.
SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards
* UHS-I cards supported.
Cards that Can Record Movies
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a fast reading/
writing speed as shown in the table.
Movie Recording Size
(p.297)
ALL-I (I-only) 30 MB/sec. or faster 20 MB/sec. or faster
IPB 10 MB/sec. or faster 6 MB/sec. or faster
If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may
not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.
If you want to shoot still photos while shooting a movie, you will need
an even faster card.
To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card
manufacturer’s Web site.
CF card SD card
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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Quick Start Guide
Insert the battery (p.42).
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* Shooting is possible with either a CF card or an SD card in the camera.
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To charge the battery, see page 40.
Insert the card (p.43).
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.52).
Align it with the red dot.
Set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <f> (p.52).
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Set the power switch to <1>
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(p.47)
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Quick Start Guide
While holding down the center
of the Mode Dial, set it to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.33).
All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
Focus on the subject (p.55).
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus on the
subject.
Take the picture (p.55).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
Review the picture.
The image just captured will be
displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD
monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.320).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.255).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.320).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.358).
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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.
0/9/4/7/8 : Indicates that each function remains active for
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
LCD monitor.
3 : Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
<M> button to change its settings.
M : When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that
the function is available only in the <d>, <s>, <f>,
<a>, or <F> mode.
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is set to <1> and the <R> switch is set to the left (Multi
function lock released) (p.47, 59).
It is assumed that all the menu settings, Custom Functions, etc. are
set to their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the EOS 5DS attached with the
EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens as an example.
4 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. after
you let go of the button.
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Chapters
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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
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Setting the AF and Drive Modes
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Image Settings
Advanced Operations
Flash Photography
Shooting with the LCD Monitor
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Shooting Movies
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Image Playback
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Post-Processing Images
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Sensor Cleaning
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
Customizing the Camera
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Reference
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Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals /
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Downloading Images to Your Computer
(Live View Shooting)
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255
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Contents
Introduction 2
Item Check List.................................................................................3
Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs................................................... 4
Compatible Cards......................................... ....................................5
Quick Start Guide............................................................................. 6
Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 8
Chapters........................................................................................... 9
Index to Features ................................................ .... ... .................... 17
Safety Precautions......................................................................... 20
Handling Precautions.....................................................................23
Nomenclature................................................................................. 26
Getting Started 39
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Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 40
Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 42
Installing and Removing the Card..................................................43
Turning on the Power..................................................................... 47
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone.................................................. 49
Selecting the Interface Language...................................................51
Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 52
Basic Operation.............................................................................. 54
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions....................................... 61
3 Menu Operations..................................................................64
Before You Start............................................................................. 67
Formatting the Card..................................................................... 67
Disabling the Beeper...................................................................69
Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off................................. 69
Setting the Image Review Time...................................................70
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings.............................70
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l Displaying the Grid...................................................................74
Q Displaying the Electronic Level...............................................75
Setting the Viewfinder Information Display.....................................77
Help..........................................................................................78
Basic Shooting 79
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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)...................80
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto).........................83
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 85
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f: Selecting the AF Operation.....................................................86
S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point.........................................90
AF Area Selection Modes.............................................................. .95
AF Sensor............................................... ... .... .................................99
Lenses and Usable AF Points.......................................................100
Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics..........................................109
Customizing AF Functions............................................................118
Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus........................................134
When Autofocus Fails ...................................................................140
MF: Manual Focus .....................................................................141
o Selecting the Drive Mode......................................................142
j Using the Self-timer.................................................................144
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Image Settings 145
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Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback...........................146
Setting the Image-Recording Quality............................................149
Setting Crop/aspect ratio..............................................................154
i: Setting the ISO Speed..........................................................158
A Selecting a Picture Style.......................................................164
A Customizing a Picture Style..................................................168
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A Registering a Picture Style...................................................172
B: Setting the White Balance................................................... 174
O Custom White Balance.......................................... ... .... ....... 176
P Setting the Color Temperature............................................ 178
u White Balance Correction.......................................................179
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast................................. 182
Setting Noise Reduction............................................................... 183
Highlight Tone Priority.................................................................. 187
Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberrations......... 188
Reducing Flicker...........................................................................191
Setting the Color Space............................................................... 193
Creating and Selecting a Folder................................................... 194
Changing the File Name............................................................... 196
File Numbering Methods..............................................................199
Setting Copyright Information....................................................... 201
Advanced Operations 203
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d: Program AE............................................................................ 204
s: Shutter-Priority AE....................................... .... ... .................. 206
f: Aperture-Priority AE............................................................. 208
Depth-of-Field Preview.............................................................. 209
a: Manual Exposure................................................................... 210
q Selecting the Metering Mode.................................................. 212
O Setting Exposure Compensation............................................. 214
h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)...........................................215
A AE Lock................................. ..................................................217
F: Bulb Exposures....................................................................... 218
w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting.............................. 221
P Multiple Exposures .................................................................226
2 Mirror Lockup ........................................................................ 234
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Using the Eyepiece Cover............................................................236
F Using a Remote Switch.............................................................237
R Remote Control Shooting...........................................................237
H Interval Timer Shooting......................................................239
Flash Photography 243
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D Flash Photography....................................................................244
Setting the Flash...........................................................................247
Contents
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)
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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor...............................................256
Shooting Function Settings...........................................................262
Menu Function Settings................................................................264
Using AF to Focus (AF Method)...................................................268
MF: Focusing Manually.................................................................275
Shooting Movies 279
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k Shooting Movies.....................................................................280
Autoexposure Shooting..............................................................280
Shutter-priority AE......................................................................281
Aperture-priority AE..................................... .... ... ........................282
Manual Exposure Shooting........................................................286
Shooting Still Photo s............................................................ ......293
Shooting Function Settings...........................................................295
Setting the Movie Recording Size.................................................297
Setting the Sound Recording........................................................300
Silent Control ................................................................................302
Setting the Time Code..................................................................303
a Shooting Time-lapse Movies................................................306
Menu Function Settings................................................................313
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Image Playback 319
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x Image Playback..................................................................... 320
B: Shooting Information Display............................................322
x Searching for Images Quickly................................................ 327
H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display).....327
I Jump through Images (Jump Display).............................. ....328
u Magnifying Images.................................................................. 330
X Comparing Images (Two-Image Display)............................... 332
b Rotating the Image.................................................................. 333
K Protecting Images................................................................... 334
Setting Ratings............................................................................. 337
Q Quick Control for Playback.....................................................340
k Enjoying Movies..................................................................... 342
k Playing Back Movies.............................................................. 344
X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes.................................346
Slide Show (Auto Playback)......................................................... 348
Viewing Images on a TV Set........................................................ 351
a Copying Images...................................................................... 354
L Erasing Images........................................................................358
Changing Image Playback Settings............................................. 361
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness.......................................361
Auto Rotation of V e rt ic al Ima ge s............................................... 362
Post-Processing Images 363
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R Processing RAW Images with the Camera .......................... 364
S Resizing JPEG Images........................................................... 369
N Cropping JPEG Images..........................................................371
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Sensor Cleaning 373
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f Automatic Sensor Cleaning...................................................374
Appending Dust Delete Data........................................................375
Manual Sensor Cleaning...............................................................377
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Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
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Preparing to Print..........................................................................380
w Printing ...................................................................................382
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)..........................................389
W Direct Printing of Print-Ordered Images..................................392
d Transferring Images to a Computer........................................393
p Specifying Images for a Photobook .........................................397
Customizing the Camera 399
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Custom Functions.........................................................................400
Setting Custom Functions.............................................................402
C.Fn1: Exposure........................................................................402
C.Fn2: Exposure........................................................................408
C.Fn3: Others.............................................................................409
83: Custom Controls ..................................................................413
Custom Quick Control ..................................................................427
Registering My Menu................................................ ....................432
w: Registering Custom Shooting Modes.....................................437
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Reference 441
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B Button Functions................................................................442
Checking the Battery Information................................................. 446
Using a Household Power Outlet.................................................450
H Using Eye-Fi Cards.................................................................451
System Map ................................................................................. 454
Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode ............. 456
Menu Settings ......................................................... ... .................. 460
Troubleshooting Guide............................................ ... .... .............. 471
Error Codes.................................................. ... ............................. 487
Specifications............................................................................... 488
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Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals /
Downloading Images to Your Computer 515
Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM....................... 516
Downloading Images to a Computer............................................ 518
Software Overview....................................................................... 520
Installing the Software..................................................................521
Software Instruction Manual......................................................... 522
Index.............................................................................................523
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Index to Features
Power
Charging the battery Î p.40
Battery level Î p.48
Battery information
check Î p.446
Household power outlet Î p.450
Auto power off Î p.69
Card
Formatting Î p.67
Recording function Î p.146
Selecting card Î p.148
Release shutter without
card Î p.44
Lens
Attaching Î p.52
Basic Settings
Language Î p.51
Date/Time/Zone Î p.49
Beeper Î p.69
Copyright information Î p.201
Clear all camera settings Î p.70
Viewfinder
Dioptric adjustment Î p.54
Eyepiece cover Î p.236
Grid display Î p.74
Electronic level Î p.76
Show/hide in viewfind er Î p.77
LCD Monitor
Brightness adjustment Î p.361
Electronic level Î p.75
Help Î p.78
AF
AF operation Î p.86
AF area selection mode Î p.90
AF point selection Î p.93
AF point registration Î p.418
Lens group Î p.100
AF points lighting up
in red Î p.132
AI Servo AF
characteristics Î p.109
AF Custom Functions Î p.118
AF Microadjustment Î p.134
Focusing manually Î p.141
Metering
Metering mode Î p.212
Drive
Drive mode Î p.142
Self-timer Î p.144
Maximum burst Î p.153
Recording Images
Recording function Î p.146
Creating/Selecting
a folder Î p.194
File name Î p.196
File numbering Î p.199
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Index to Features
Image Quality
Image-recording quality Î p.149
Crop/aspect ratio Î p.154
ISO speed Î p.158
Picture Style Î p.164
White balance Î p.174
Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.182
Noise reduction for
high ISO speeds Î p.183
Noise reduction for long
exposures Î p.185
Highlight tone priority Î p.187
Lens aberration
correction Î p.188
Anti-flicker Î p.191
Color space Î p.193
Shooting
Shooting mode Î p.33
HDR Î p.221
Multiple exposures Î p.226
Mirror lockup Î p.234
Bulb timer Î p.219
Interval timer Î p.239
Depth-of-field preview Î p.209
Remote control Î p.237
Quick Control Î p.61
Exposure
Exposure compensation Î p.214
Exposure compensation
with M+Auto ISO Î p.211
AEB Î p.215
AE lock Î p.217
Safety shift Î p.405
Flash
External Speedlite Î p.244
Flash exposure
compensation Î p.244
FE lock Î p.244
Flash function settings Î p.247
Flash Custom Function
settings Î p.253
Live View Shooting
Live View shooting Î p.255
AF method Î p.268
Continuous AF Î p.264
Focusing manually Î p.275
Crop/aspect ratio Î p.262
Silent LV shooting Î p.266
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Index to Features
Movie Shooting
Movie shooting Î p.279
AF method Î p.268
Movie Servo AF Î p.313
Movie recording quality Î p.297
Sound recording Î p.300
Time code Î p. 303
Time-lapse movie Î p.306
Still photo shooting Î p.293
Playback
Image review time Î p.70
Single-image display Î p.320
Shooting information Î p.322
Index display Î p.327
Image browsing
(Jump display) Î p.328
Magnified view Î p.330
Two-image display Î p.332
Image rotation Î p.333
Protect Î p.334
Rating Î p.337
Movie playback Î p.344
Slide show Î p.348
Viewing images on a
TV set Î p.351
Copying Î p.354
Erasing Î p.358
Quick Control Î p.340
Image Editing
RAW image processing Î p.364
Resizing JPEGs Î p.369
Cropping JPEGs Î p.371
Printing and Transferring
Images
PictBridge Î p.379
Print Order (DPOF) Î p.389
Image transfer Î p.393
Photobook Set-up Î p.397
Customization
Custom Functions (C.Fn)Î p.400
Custom Controls Î p.413
Custom Quick Control Î p.427
My Menu Î p.432
Custom shooting mode Î p.437
Sensor Cleaning and Dust
Reduction
Sensor cleaning Î p.374
Append Dust Delete DataÎ p.375
Interface
Cable protector Î p.36
Software
Overview Î p.520
Installation Î p.521
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Safety Precautions
The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to
yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow
these precautions before using the product.
If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the
product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer
from whom you purchased the product.
Warnings:
To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock,
follow the safeguards below:
• Do not use any batteries, power sources, or accessories not specified in the
Instruction Manual. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery. Do not apply heat or
solder to the battery. Do not expose the battery to fire or water. Do not subject the
battery to strong physical shock.
• Do not insert the battery’s plus and minus ends incorrectly.
• Do not recharge the battery in temperatures outside the allowable charging
(working) temperature range. Also, do not exceed the recharging time indicated in
the Instruction Manual.
• Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,
accessories, connecting cables, etc.
When disposing of a battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent
contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent a fire or an explosion.
If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted when recharging the battery,
immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop recharging.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire, heat damage, or electrical shock.
If the battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it
immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. It may cause a fire,
electrical shock or skin burn if you keep using it.
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.
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 hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the
camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause
skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns. Using a tripod is
recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when
using the camera in very hot places.
Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle. 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/3.3 feet away.
Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or
serious injuries may result.
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Safety Precautions
When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery
and disconnect the power plug from the equipment before storing. This is to prevent
electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, or corrosion.
Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an
explosion or a fire.
If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts,
do not touch the internal parts. There is a possibility of an 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 equipment out of the reach of children and infants, including when in use. Straps
or cords may accidentally cause choking, electrical shock, or injury. Choking or injury
may also occur if a child or infant accidentally swallows a camera part or accessory. If
a child or infant swallows a part or accessory, consult a physician immediately .
Do not use or store the equipment in dusty or humid places. Likewise, store the
battery with its protective cover attached to prevent short-circuit. This is to prevent a
fire, excessive heat, electrical shock, or burn.
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 a 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 wire is broken or insulation is damaged.
Unplug the power plug periodically and clean off the dust around the power outlet
with a dry cloth. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power
outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet, causing a fire.
Do not connect the battery directly to an electrical outlet or a car’s cigarette lighter
outlet. The battery may leak, generate excessive heat or explode, causing a fire,
burns or injuries.
A thorough explanation of how to use the product by an adult is required when the
product is used by children. Supervise children while they are using the product.
Incorrect usage may result in electrical shock or injury.
Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera in 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 product with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and
cause the casing to deform or catch fire.
Be careful not to get the camera wet. If you drop the product in the water or if water
or metal get inside the product, promptly remove the battery. This is to prevent a fire
and an electrical shock.
Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the product.
Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.
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Safety Precautions
Cautions:
Do not use or store the product inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source.
The product may become hot and cause skin burns. Doing so may also cause
battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or shorten the life
of the product.
Do not carry the camera around when 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 the product in a low-temperature environment for an extended period of
time. The product will become cold and may cause injury when touched.
Never play the provided CD-ROM in a drive that is not compatible with the CD-ROM.
If you use it in a music CD player, you may damage the speakers and other
components. When using headphones, there is also a risk of injury to your ears from
excessively loud volume.
Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury
or property damage may result.
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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 consu lt the nearest Canon
Service Center. Wipe of f any wat er dr oplets with a dry and clean 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. S trong
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, et c. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, refle x 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 pre vent
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.
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Handling Precautions
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 condensa tio n has evap orated b efo re
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 chemicals that result in rust and
corrosion such as in a chemical lab.
If the camera has not been used for an extended perio d, te st a ll i ts functions
before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is
an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera
checked by your nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera
yourself and make sure it is working properly.
If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a
prolonged period, the camera may become hot. This is not a malfunction.
If there is a bright light source inside or outside the image area, ghosting
may occur.
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor
Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, ther e may be a few dead pixels
displaying only black or red, etc. among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels.
Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonge d period, screen b urn-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.
The LCD monitor display may seem slow in low temperatures, or look black
in high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature.
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Handling Precautions
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 affix any stickers, etc., on the card.
Do not store or use the card near anything that has 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, put down the
lens with the rear end up and attach the rear lens cap to
avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Contacts
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Nomenclature
<m> Flash exposure
compensation/ISO speed
setting button (p.244/158)
<U> LCD panel
illumination button
(p.59)
<6> Main Dial
(p.56)
Shutter button
(p.55)
<o> Drive mode selection/
AF operation/AF method selection button (p.142/86/268 )
<n> White balance selection/
Metering mode selection button (p.174/212)
<B> AF area selection/
Multi-function button (p.92/244)
Lens mount index (p.52)
Flash sync contacts
Hot shoe (p.244)
Mode Dial lock-release
button (p.56)
Mode Dial (p.33, 56)
Self-timer lamp
(p.144)
Remote control
sensor (p.237)
Grip
(Battery
compartment)
DC coupler cord hole
(p.450)
Depth-of-field preview button
(p.209)
Body cap (p.52)
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Lens lock pin
Lens mount
Contacts (p.25)
Mirror (p.234, 377)
Built-in
microphone
(p.301)
Strap mount
(p.35)
Lens release
button (p.53)
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Nomenclature
<B> Info button
(p.60, 75, 78, 258,
289, 320, 442)
Power switch (p.47)
<M>
Menu button (p.64)
Terminal cover
LCD panel (p.29-30)
Eyecup (p.236)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Touch pad (p.58)
<Y> External microphone IN terminal (p.301)
Cable protector socket
<D> HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.351)
<D> PC terminal (p.245)
<g> Digital terminal (p.380, 393, 518)
Cable protector socket
<F> Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.2 37)
<p>
AF start button
(p.55, 86, 257, 291)
<A> AE lock
button (p.217)
<S>
AF point
selection
button
(p.92-93)
<Q> Quick
Control
button (p.61)
<5> Quick
Control Dial (p.57)
<0> Setting button
(p.64)
When connecting the interface cable to a digital terminal, you must use the
provided cable protector (p.36).
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Nomenclature
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.54)
<b/X>
Creative Photo/
Comparative playback
(Two-image display)
button (p.164, 221,
226/332)
<c>
Rating button
(p.336, 337)
<u>
Index/Magnify/
Reduce button
(p.327/330)
<x> Playback
button (p.320)
<L> Erase button
(p.358)
Speaker
Ambient light sensor
(p.361)
LCD monitor (p.64, 256,
280, 320, 361)
Tripod socket
Multi function lock switch (p.59)
<V> Focal plane mark
<A/k> Live View shooting/
Movie shooting switch
(p.255/279)
<0> Start/Stop button
(p.256, 280)
<9> Multi-controller
(p.58)
Battery compartment
cover (p.42)
Access lamp (p.45)
Serial number
Strap mount
(p.35)
Card slot
cover (p.43)
Battery
compartment
cover release
lever (p.42)
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SD card slot (p.43)
CF card slot (p.43)
CF card eject button (p.45)
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LCD Panel
Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Remaining number of
exposures for time-lapse movie
Busy (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)
No card warning (Card)
Error code (Err)
Cleaning image sensor (CLn)
White balance
(p.174)
Q Auto: Ambience
priority
QwAuto: White priority
W Daylight
E Shade
R Cloudy
Y Tungsten
light
U White
fluorescent
light
I Flash
O Custom
P Color temperature
Nomenclature
Aperture
AF point selection
([ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)
AF point registration
([ ] HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP)
Card warning (Card 1/2)
Card full warning (FuLL 1/2)
Possible shots
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
Card error warning (Err)
Error number
Remaining images to record
<u> White balance correction
(p.179)
<a> Time-lapse movie shooting
(p.306)
<O> Exposure compensation
(p.214)
<N> Auto Lighting Optimizer
(p.182)
<f> CF card indicator
<J> CF card selection icon
<2>Mirror lockup (p.234)
* The display will show only the settings currently applied.
<g> SD card indicator
<J> SD card selection icon
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Nomenclature
<w> HDR shooting
(p.221)
<P> Multiple-exposure
shooting (p.226)
<J> Bulb timer shooting
(p.219)
<H> Interval timer
shooting (p.239)
<r> GPS
acquisition status
<y>
Flash exposure
compensation
(p.244)
Exposure level
indicator
Exposure compensation amount
(p.214)
AEB range (p.215)
Flash exposure compensation
amount (p.244)
<i> ISO speed
(p.158)
AF operation (p.86)
X
One-Shot AF
9
AI Focus AF
Z
AI Servo AF
4 L
Manual focus
Drive mode (p.142)
u Single shooting
o High-speed
continuous shooting
i Low-speed
continuous shooting
B Silent single shooting
M Silent continuous
shooting
Q Self-timer: 10 sec./
remote control
k Self-timer: 2 sec./
remote control
Metering mode (p.212)
q Evaluative metering
w Partial metering
r Spot metering
e Center-weighted
average metering
Battery level (p.48)
<0> Monochrome
shooting (p.166)
<h> AEB (p.215)
ISO speed (p.158)
<A> Highlight tone priority
(p.187)
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Viewfinder Information
Electronic level (p.75)
Nomenclature
Spot metering circle (p.213)
Aspect ratio
line (1:1)
Grid (p.74)
Area AF frame
(p.91, 97)
< > Battery
level (p.48)
White balance (p.174)
Drive mode (p.142)
AF operation (p.86)
Focusing screen
<S> Single AF point
<O> Spot AF point
(p.95)
Crop area (1.6x)
Crop area (1.3x)
<z> Warning symbol
(p.409)
Flicker detection
(p.191)
JPEG/RAW (p.149)
Metering mode (p.212)
* The display will show only the settings currently applied.
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Nomenclature
<A>AE lock (p.217)
AEB in-progress
(p.215)
<D>Flash-ready
(p.244)
Improper FE lock
warning
<d>FE lock (p.244)
FEB in-progress (p.251)
<e>High-speed sync (p.251)
<y>Flash exposure
compensation (p.244)
Shutter speed (p.206)
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)
No card warning (Card)
Error code (Err)
Aperture (p.208)
<e>AF status indicator
(p.80)
Maximum burst (p.153)
Number of remaining
multiple exposures (p.228)
ISO speed (p.158)
<A> Highlight tone priority (p.187)
<O> Exposure compensation (p.214)
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amou nt (p.214)
AEB range (p.215)
Flash exposure compensation (p.244)
AF point selection
([ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)
AF point registration
([ ] HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP)
Card warning (Card 1/2)
Card full warning (FuLL 1/2)
<i>ISO speed
(p.158)
<o>Focus
indicator
(p.80, 87)
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Nomenclature
Mode Dial
Y ou can set the shooting mode. T urn the Mode Dial while holding down
the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button).
F : Bulb (p.218)
a : Manual exposure (p.210)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.208)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.206)
d : Program AE (p.204)
A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.80)
Custom shooting mode
You can register the shooting mode (d/s/f/a/F), AF
operation, menu settings, etc., to w, x, y Mode Dial positions
(p.437).
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Nomenclature
Battery Charger LC-E6
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 (p.40).
Power plug
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment pl ug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
Battery Charger LC-E6E
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 (p.40).
Power cord
Charge lamp
Battery pack slot
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Power cord socket
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Attaching the Strap
Nomenclature
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.236).
Eyepiece cover
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Nomenclature
Using the Cable Protector
When connecting the camera to a computer, printer, Wireless File
Transmitter or GPS Receiver, use the provided interface cable or one
from Canon (shown in the System Map on page 454).
When connecting the interface cable, also use the provided cable
protector. Using the cable protector prevents the cable from accidental
disconnection and the terminal from getting damaged.
Using the Provided Interface Cable and a Genuine HDMI Cable
(sold separately)
1
2
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3
5
HDMI cable (sold separately)
Clamp
Cable protector
4
Provided interface cable
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Nomenclature
Using a Genuine Interface Cable (sold separately)
If you use a genuine interface cabl e (sold
separately, p.454), run the cable through the
clamp before attaching the clamp to the cable
protector.
Clamp
Connecting interface cable without using the cable protector may
damage the digital terminal.
Do not use a USB 2.0 cable equipped with a Micro-B plug. It may
damage the camera’s digital terminal.
As shown in the lower-right illustration for step 4, check that the interface
cable is securely attached to the digital terminal.
To connect the camera to a TV set, using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold
separately) is recommended. Using the cable protector is recommended
even when connecting an HDMI cable.
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MEMO
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1
Getting Started
This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start
shooting and basic camera operations.
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Charging the Battery
Remove the protective cover.
1
Detach the protective cover provided
Attach the battery.
2
As shown in the illustration, attach the
To detach the battery, follow the
LC-E6
LC-E6E
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 a
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 hr. and 30 min. to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery at
room temperature (23°C / 73°F).
greatly depending on the ambient temperature and the battery’s remaining ca pacity.
For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (5°C - 10°C /
41°F - 50°F) will take longer (up to approx. 4 hr.).
Color Display
Orange
Charge Lamp
Blinks once per second
The time required to recharge the battery will vary
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Charging the Battery
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.
Charge the battery before use.
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 when it is fully charged may 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.446) and purchase a new battery.
After disconnecting the charger’s power plug , do not tou ch the prong s for
approx. 10 sec.
If the battery’s remaining capacity (p.446) is 94% or higher, the battery
will not be recharged.
The charger cannot charge any battery other than Battery Pa ck LP-E6N/LP-E6.
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Installing and Removing the Battery
Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N (or 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.
Only Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 can be used.
Removing the Battery
Open the cover and remove the
battery.
Press the battery lock lever as shown
by the arrow and remove the battery.
To prevent short circuiting of the
battery contacts, be sure to attach the
provided protective cover (p.40) to
the battery.
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Installing and Removing the Card
The camera can use a CF card and an SD card. Images can be
recorded when at least one card is installed in the camera.
If both types of card are inserted, you can select which card to record
images to, or simultaneously record images on both cards (p.146-148).
Cautions for Using an SD Card
If you use an SD card, be sure the card’s write-protect switch is set
upward to enable writing/erasing.
Installing the Card
Open the cover.
1
Slide the cover as shown by the
arrows to open it.
CF card
SD card
Write-protect switch
Insert the card.
2
The camera-front side slot is for a CF
card, and the camera-back side slot
is for an SD card.
Face the CF card’s label toward
you and insert the end with the
small holes into the camera.
If the card is inserted in the wrong
way, it may damage the camera.
X The CF card eject button will stick
out.
With the SD card’s label facing
you, push in the card until it clicks
in place.
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Installing and Removing the Card
Close the cover.
3
Close the cover and slide it in the
direction shown by the arrows until it
snaps shut.
X When you set the power switch to
<1> (p.47), the number of possible
Card
selection icon
Possible
shots
shots and the loaded card(s) will be
displayed on the LCD panel.
The images will be recorded to the
card indicated by the arrow < >
icon.
CF card indicator
SD card indicator
The camera cannot use Type II CF cards, hard disk-type card s, or CFast
cards.
Multimedia cards (MMC) cannot be used (card error will be displayed).
Ultra DMA (UDMA) CF cards can also be used with the camera. UDMA
cards enable faster data writing.
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are supported. UHS-I SDHC or SDXC
memory cards can also be used.
The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the
card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
“Possible Shots” displays the number of shots based on the [z4: Crop/
aspect ratio] setting (p.154).
Even if shooting 2,000 or more shots is possible, the indicator will di splay
only up to 1999.
Setting [z1: Release shutter without card] to [Disable] will prevent
you from forgetting to insert a card (p.460).
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Removing the Card
Access lamp
CF card eject button
Installing and Removing the Card
Open the cover.
1
Set the power switch to <2>.
Make sure the access lamp is off,
then open the cover.
If [Recording...] is displayed on the
LCD monitor, close the cover.
Remove the card.
2
To remove the CF card, push the
eject button.
To remove the SD card, push it in
gently and release it. Then pull it out.
Pull the card straight out, then close
the cover.
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Installing and Removing the Card
When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are
being written to, read from, or erased from the card, or data is being
transferred. Do not open the card slot cover during this time. Also,
never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or
blinking. Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera.
• Removing the card.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
• Unplugging and connecting a power cord (when an AC adapter kit
is used).
If the card already contains recorded images, t he image nu mber may not
start from 0001 (p.199).
If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove
and reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card.
If you can transfer all the images on the card to a computer, transfer all
the images and then format the card with the camera (p.67). The card
may then return to normal.
Do not touch the SD card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects.
Do not expose the contacts to dust or water. If smudges adhere to the
contacts, contact failure may result.
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Turning on the Power
If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting
screen appears, see page 49 to set the date/time/zone.
<1> : The camera turns on.
<2> : The camera is turned off and
does not operate. Set to this
position when not using the
camera.
Automatic Sensor Cleaning
Whenever you set the power switch
to <1> or <2>, sensor
cleaning will be executed
automatically. (A small sound may be
heard.) During the sensor cleaning,
the LCD monitor will display <f>.
You can still shoot during sensor cleaning by pressing the shutter
button halfway (p.55) to stop cleaning and take a picture.
If you repeatedly turn the power switch <1>/<2> at a short
interval, the <f> icon may not be displayed. This is normal and
not a malfunction.
3 Auto Power Off
To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 1
minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the
shutter button halfway.
You can change the auto power off time with [52: Auto power off]
(p.69).
If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to
the card, [Recording...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the
recording finishes.
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Turning on the Power
z Battery Level Indicator
When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be
indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon <b> indicates
that the battery will be exhausted soon.
Display
Level (%)
100 - 70
69 - 50 49 - 20 19 - 10 9 - 1 0
Number of Possible Shots (Approx. number of shots)
Temperature
Room Temperature
(23°C / 73°F)
Low Temperatures
(0°C / 32°F)
Possible shots 700 660
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N, no Live V iew
shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
Possible shots with Battery Grip BG-E11 (sold separately)
• With LP-E6N x 2: approx. twice the shots without the battery grip.
• With AA/LR6 alkaline batteries at room temperature (23°C / 73°F): approx.
140 shots.
Doing any of the following will exhaust the battery sooner:
• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.
• Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.
• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.
• Using the LCD monitor frequently.
The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual
shooting conditions.
The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on
the lens used, the battery may exhaust faster.
For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 257.
See [53: Battery info.] to check the battery’s condition (p.446).
With Battery Grip BG-E11 (sold separately) loaded with AA/R6 batteries,
a four-level indicator will be displayed. (x/m will not be
displayed.)
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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone are
reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps
below, making sure to set the time zone first. Set the camera to the time
zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply
change the setting to the correct time zone for your destination and the
camera will automatically adjust the date/time.
Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based
on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.
Display the menu screen.
1
Press the <M> button to display
the menu screen.
Under the [52] tab, select [Date/
2
Time/Zone].
Press the <Q> button and select the
[5] tab.
Turn the <6> dial to select the [52]
tab.
Turn the <5> dial to select [Date/
Time/Zone], then press <0>.
Set the time zone.
3
[London] is set by default.
Turn the <5> dial to select [Time
zone].
Press <0> so <r> is displayed.
Turn the <5> dial to select the time
zone, then press <0>.
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4
5
6
Set the date and time.
Turn the <5> dial to select the number.
Press <0> so <r> is displayed.
Turn the <5> dial to select the
desired setting, then press <0>
(Returns to <s>).
Set the daylight saving time.
Set it if necessary.
Turn the <5> dial to select [Y].
Press <0> so <r> is displayed.
Turn the <5> dial to select [Z], then
press <0>.
When the daylight saving time is set
to [Z], the time set in step 4 will
advance by 1 hr. If [Y] is set, the
daylight saving time will be canceled
and the time will go back by 1 hr.
Exit the setting.
Turn the <5> dial to select [OK],
then press <0>.
X The date/time/zone and daylight
saving time will be set and the menu
will reappear.
The date/time/zone settings may be reset when the camera is stored
without the battery, when its battery becomes exhausted, or when it is
exposed to below freezing temperatures for a prolonged period. If this
happens, set the date/time/zone again.
After changing the time zone, check that the correct date/time are set.
When performing [Sync time between cameras] via Wireless File
Transmitter, using another EOS 5DS/EOS 5DS R is recommended. If
you perform [Sync time between cameras] using different models, the
time zone or time may not be set correctly .
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3 Selecting the Interface Language
The date/time that were set will start from when you select [OK] in step 6.
In step 3, the time displayed on the upper right of the screen is the time
difference compared with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you do
not see your time zone, set the time zone while referring to the dif ference
with UTC.
3 Selecting the Interface Language
Display the menu screen.
1
Press the <M> button to display
the menu screen.
Under the [52] tab, select
2
[LanguageK].
Press the <Q> button and select the
[5] tab.
Turn the <6> dial to select the [52]
tab.
Turn the <5> dial to select
[LanguageK], then press <0>.
Set the desired language.
3
Turn the <5> dial to select the
language, then press <0>.
X The interface language will change.
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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera
cannot be used with EF-S or EF-M lenses.
Attaching a Lens
Remove the caps.
1
Remove the rear lens cap and the
body cap by turning them as shown
by the arrows.
Attach the lens.
2
Align the red dots on the lens and
camera and turn the lens as shown by
the arrow until it clicks in place.
Set the lens’s focus mode switch
3
to <AF>.
<AF> stands for autofocus.
<MF> stands for manual focus.
Autofocus will not operate.
Remove the front lens cap.
4
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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
Detaching the Lens
While pressing the lens release
button, turn the lens as show n by
the arrow.
Turn the lens until it stops, then
detach it.
Attach the rear lens cap to the
detached lens.
Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause
loss of vision.
When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera’s power switch to
<2>.
If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autof ocusing, do
not touch the rotating part.
Minimizing Dust
When changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with minimal dust.
When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the
body cap to the camera.
Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.
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Basic Operation
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity
Turn the dioptric adjustment
knob.
Turn the knob left or right so that the
AF points in the viewfinder look
sharp.
If the knob is difficult to turn, remove
the eyecup (p.236).
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder
image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens Eg (sold separately) is
recommended.
Holding the Camera
To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera
shake.
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Rest your hand’s right index finger lightly on the shutter button.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.
To maintain a stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of the other.
5.
6. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 255.
Horizontal shooting
Vertical shooting
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Basic Operation
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 and the
automatic exposure system that sets the
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and
aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder
and on the LCD panel for 4 sec.
(metering timer/0).
Pressing Completely
This releases the shutter and takes the
picture.
Preventing Camera Shake
Hand-held camera movement during the moment of exposure is called
camera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake,
note the following:
• Hold and steady the camera as shown on the preceding page.
• Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then slowly press the
shutter button completely.
In the <d> <s> <f> <a> <F> shooting modes, pressing the
<p> button will execute the same operation as pressing the shutter
button halfway.
If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfwa y 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.
Even during menu display or image playback, you can go back to
shooting-ready by pressing the shutter button halfway.
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Basic Operation
Mode Dial
6 Main Dial
Turn the dial while holding down
the lock release button at the
center of the dial.
Use it to set the shooting mode.
After pressing a button, turn the
(1)
<6> dial.
When you press a button such as
<n> <o> <m>, the
respective function remains selected for
6 sec. (9). During this time, you can
turn the <6> dial to change the setting.
When the function selection ends or if
you press the shutter button halfway, the
camera will be ready to shoot.
Use this dial to select the metering
mode, AF operation, ISO speed, AF
point, etc.
Turn the <6> dial only.
(2)
While looking at the viewfinder or LCD
panel, turn the <6> dial to change the
setting.
Use this dial to set the shutter speed,
aperture, etc.
The operations in (1) are possible even when the <R> switch is set to
the right (Multi function lock, p.59).
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5 Quick Control Dial
Basic Operation
(1)
After pressing a button, turn the
<5> dial.
When you press a button such as
<n> <o> <m>, the
respective function remains selected for
6 sec. (9). During this time, you can
turn the <5> dial to change the setting.
When the function selection ends or if
you press the shutter button halfway, the
camera will be ready to shoot.
Use this dial to select the white
balance, drive mode, flash exposure
compensation, AF point, etc.
(2)
Turn the <5> dial only.
While looking at the viewfinder or LCD
panel, turn the <
setting.
Use this dial to set the exposure
compensation amount, the aperture
setting for manual exposures, etc.
5> dial to change the
The operations in (1) are possible even when the <R> switch is set to
the right (Multi function lock, p.59).
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Basic Operation
9 Multi-controller
The <9> consists of an eight-direction key and a button at the center.
Use your thumb to tilt the <9> in the desired direction.
Use it to select the AF point, correct
the white balance, move the AF point
or magnifying frame during Live View
shooting, scroll around magnified
images during playback, operate the
Quick Control screen, etc.
You can also use it to select and set
menu items.
For menus and Quick Control, the
Multi-controller works only in the
vertical and horizontal directions. It
does not work in diagonal directions.
h Touch Pad
During movie shooting, the touch pad provides a quiet way to adjust the
shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO speed, and
sound recording level (p.302).
This function works when [z5: Silent Control] is set to [Enable h].
After pressing the <Q> button,
tap the <5> dial’s inner ring at
the top, bottom, left, or right.
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R Multi Function Lock
By setting [83: Multi function lock] (p.410) and moving the <R>
switch to the right, you can prevent the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial,
and Multi-controller from moving and changing a setting inadvertently.
<R> switch set to the left:
Lock released
<R> switch set to the right:
Lock engaged
If the <R> switch is set to the right and you try to operate any of the
locked camera controls, <L> will appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD
panel. Also, [LOCK] will appear on the Quick Control screen (p.60).
U LCD Panel Illumination
You can illuminate the LCD panel by
pressing the <U> button. Turn on (9)
or off the LCD panel illumination by
pressing the <U> button.
During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn off
the LCD panel illumination.
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Basic Operation
Displaying Quick Control Screen
After you press the <B> button a number of times (p.442), the
Quick Control screen (p.62) or Custom Quick Control screen (p.427)
will appear. You can then check the current shooting function settings.
Pressing the <Q> button enables Quick Control of the shooting
function settings (p.61).
Then you can press the <B> button to turn off the screen.
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Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions
You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the
LCD monitor. This is called Quick Control.
The basic operating procedures are the same for the Quick Control
screen (p.60) and the Custom Quick Control screen (p.427).
Press the <Q> button (7).
1
X The Quick Control screen will appear.
Set the desired functions.
2
Use <9> to select a function.
X The setting of the selected function is
displayed.
Turn the <5> or <6> dial to
change the setting.
<A> mode <d/s/f/a/F> modes
T ake the picture.
3
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
X The captured image will be displayed.
In the <A> mode with the Quick Control screen displayed, you can only
set recording function, card selection, image-recording quality, and drive
mode.
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Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions
Settable Functions on Quick Control Screen
Aperture (p.208)
Shutter speed (p.206)
Shooting mode* (p.33)
Exposure
compensation/
AEB setting
(p.214/215)
Picture Style (p.164)
AF operation (p.86)
White balance (p.174)
Metering mode (p.212)
White balance correction /
White balance bracketing
(p.179/180)
* Functions marked with an asterisk cannot be set with the Quick Control
screen.
AE lock* (p.217)
Highlight tone priority* (p.187)
ISO speed (p.158)
Flash exposure
compensation (p.244)
Custom Controls (p.413)
Image-recording quality
(p.149)
Recording function/Card selection
(p.146)
Auto Lighting Optimizer
(p.182)
Drive mode (p.142)
Custom Quick Control Screen
Y ou can customize the layout of the Custom Quick Control screen. This
feature lets you display and position the shooting functions on the
Custom Quick Control screen as desired. For details, see page 427.
On the Custom Quick Control screen, if you press the <Q> button and
there are no functions you can set with Quick Control, the Quick Control
icon on the lower left of the screen will be displayed in orange.
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Quick Control Screen
<0>
Ð
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions
Select a function and press <0>.
The function setting screen will
appear.
Turn the <6> or <5> dial to
change some of the settings. There
are also functions that are set by
pressing the button.
Press <0> to finalize the setting and
return to the previous screen.
When you select < > (p.413) and
press the <M> button, the
previous screen will reappear.
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3 Menu Operations
Y ou can set various settings with the menus such as the image-recording
quality, date/time, etc.
<M> button
LCD monitor
<Q> button
<6> Main Dial
<5> Quick Control Dial
<0> button
A Mode Menu Screen
* Certain menu tabs and menu items are not displayed in the <A> mode.
d/s/f/a/F Mode Menu Screen
3: Playback
2: AF
z: Shooting
Secondary
tabs
Menu items
5: Set-up
8: Custom Functions
9: My Menu
Main tabs
Menu settings
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Menu Setting Procedure
1
2
3
4
3 Menu Operations
Display the menu screen.
Press the <M> button to display
the menu screen.
Select a tab.
Each time you press the <Q> button,
the main tab will switch.
Turn the <6> dial to select a
secondary tab.
For example, the [z5] tab refers to
the screen displayed when the z
(Shooting) tab’s fifth dot “ ” from the
left is selected.
Select the desired item.
Turn the <5> dial to select the item,
then press <0>.
Select the setting.
Turn the <5> dial to select the
desired setting.
The current setting is indicated in
blue.
Adjust the setting.
5
Press <0> to set it.
Exit the setting.
6
Press the <M> button to exit the
menu and return to shooting-ready.
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3 Menu Operations
The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have
pressed the <M> button to display the menu screen.
You can also use <9> to operate and set menu functions. (Except for
[31: Erase images] and [51: Format card].)
To cancel the operation, press the <M> button.
For details about each menu item, see page 460.
Dimmed Menu Items
Example: When Multi Shot
Noise Reduction is set
Dimmed menu items cannot be set. The
menu item is dimmed if another function
setting is overriding it.
You can see the overriding function by
selecting the dimmed menu item and
pressing <0>.
If you cancel the overriding function’s
setting, the dimmed menu item will
become settable.
Some dimmed menu items will not show the overriding function.
With [54: Clear all camera settings], you can reset the menu functions to
the default settings (p.70).
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Before You Start
3 Formatting the Card
If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or
computer, format the card with this camera.
Cautions for Formatting the Card
When the card is formatted, all images and data on the card will be
erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is
nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images and data to
a computer, etc., before formatting the card.
Select [Format card].
1
Under the [51] tab, select [Format
card], then press <0>.
Select the card.
2
[f] is the CF card, and [g] is the SD
card.
Select the card, then press <0>.
Select [OK].
3
X The card will be formatted.
When [g] is selected, low-level
formatting is possible (p.68).
For low-level formatting, press the
<L> button to append [Low level
format] with a checkmark <X>, then
select [OK].
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Before You Start
Format the card in the following cases:
The card is new.
The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer.
The card is full with images or data.
A card-related error is displayed (p.487).
Low-level Formatting
Perform low-level formatting if the SD card’s reading or writing speed
seems slow or if you want to totally erase all data on the card.
Since low-level formatting will erase all recordable sectors on the SD card,
the formatting will take longer than normal formatting.
Yo u can stop the low-level formatting by selecting [Cancel]. Even in this
case, normal formatting will be completed and you can use the SD card as
usual.
When the card is formatted or data is erased, only the file management
information is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Be
aware of this when selling or discarding the card. When discarding the
card, execute low-level formatting or destroy the card physically to
prevent the personal data from being leaked.
Before using a new Eye-Fi card (p.451), the software on the card must
be installed on your computer . Then format the card with the camera.
The card capacity displayed on the card format screen may be smaller
than the capacity indicated on the card.
This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
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Before You Start
3 Disabling the Beeper
You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or
during self-timer operation.
Select [Beep].
1
Under the [z1] tab, select [Beep],
then press <0>.
Select [Disable].
2
Select [Disable], then press <0>.
X The beeper will not sound.
3 Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off
To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after a set
time of idle operation elapses. The default setting is 1 min., but this
setting can be changed. If you do not want the camera to turn off
automatically, set this to [Disable]. After the power turns off, you can
turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter button or other
buttons.
Select [Auto power off].
1
Under the [52] tab, select [Auto
power off], then press <0>.
Set the desired time.
2
Select the desired setting, then press
<0>.
Even if [Disable] is set, the LCD monitor will turn off automatically after 30
min. to save power. (The camera’s power does not turn off.)
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3 Setting the Image Review Time
You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor just
after shooting. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To not have the
image displayed, set [Off].
Select [Image review].
1
Under the [z1] tab, select [Image
review], then press <0>.
Set the desired time.
2
Select the desired setting, then press
<0>.
If [Hold] is set, the image will be displayed until the auto power off time
elapses.
3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN
The camera’s shooting function settings and menu settings can be
reverted to their defaults.
Select [Clear all camera settings].
1
Under the [54] tab, select [Clear all
camera settings], then press <0>.
70
Select [OK].
2
X Clearing all the camera settings will
reset the camera to the default
settings on pages 71-73.
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Before You Start
Shooting Function Settings
AF operation One-Shot AF
AF area selection
mode
AF point selection
Registered AF point
Metering mode q
ISO speed Auto
ISO speed range
Auto ISO range
Minimum shutter
speed
Drive mode u
Exposure
compensation/AEB
Flash exposure
compensation
Multiple exposure
HDR Mode Disable HDR
Interval timer Disable Orientation linked
Bulb timer Disable
Anti-flicker shooting
Mirror lockup Disable
Viewfinder display Automatic AF
Electronic level Hide
Grid display Hide
Show/hide in
viewfinder
Custom Functions
External Speedlite control
Flash firing Enable VF display
E-TTL II
flash metering
Flash sync. speed
in Av mode
Single-point AF
(Manual Selection)
Center AI Servo 1st
Canceled
(Evaluative metering)
Minimum limit: 100
Maximum limit: 6400
Minimum limit: 100
Maximum limit: 3200
Auto
(Single shooting)
Canceled
Canceled
Disable AF area selection
Disable
Only Flicker
selected
Unchanged AF point display
Evaluative flash
metering
Auto
Case 1 - 6
image priority
AI Servo 2nd
image priority
Lens electronic MFEnable after
AF-assist beam firing
One-Shot AF
release priority
Lens drive when
AF impossible
Selectable AF
point
Select AF area
selection mode
method
AF point
Initial AF point,
AI Servo AF
point selection:
EOS iTR AF
Manual AF point
selection pattern
during focus
illumination
AF point during
AI Servo AF
AF
Microadjustment
AF Settings
Case1/Parameter
settings of all
cases cleared
Equal priority
Equal priority
One-Shot AF
Enable
Focus priority
Continue focus
search
61 points
All items
selected
M-Fn button
Same for both
vertical/horizontal
Auto
Enable
Stops at AF area
edges
Selected
(constant)
Auto
Non illuminated
Disable/
Adjustment
amount retained
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Image Recording Settings Camera Settings
Image quality 73 Auto power off 1 min.
Crop/aspect ratio Full-frame Beep Enable
Picture Style Standard
Auto Lighting
Optimizer
Lens aberration correction Highlight alert Disable
Peripheral illumination
correction
Chromatic aberration
correction
White balance
Custom White Balance
White balance shift Canceled Image jump w/6 e (10 images)
White balance
bracketing
Color space sRGB Date/Time/Zone Unchanged
Long exposure
noise reduction
High ISO speed
noise reduction
Highlight tone priority
Record function Standard
File numbering Continuous
File name Preset code m
Auto cleaning Enable
Dust Delete Data Erased
Standard
Enable/Correction
data retained
Enable/Correction
data retained
Q (Ambience
priority)
Canceled Control over HDMI Disable
Canceled
Disable
Standard
Disable
Release shutter
without card
Image review time 2 sec.
AF point display Disable
Playback grid Off
Histogram display Brightness
Movie playback count
Magnification
(Approx.)
Auto rotate OnzD
LCD brightness Auto
Eye-Fi settings Disable
Language Unchanged
Video system Unchanged
z button display
options
Custom Quick
Control
button function
Custom shooting mode
Copyright information
Configure:
MY MENU
Menu display Normal display
Enable
Unchanged
2x (magnify
from center)
All items
selected
Unchanged
Rating
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
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Live View Shooting Settings Movie Shooting Settings
Live View shooting
AF method u+Tracking AF method u+Tracking
Continuous AF Disable Grid display Off
Grid display Off
Exposure
simulation
Silent LV
shooting
Metering timer 8 sec.
Enable Movie Servo AF Disable
Enable
Mode 1
Movie recording
size
Sound recording
Wind filter
Attenuator
Silent LV shooting
Metering timer 8 sec.
Time code
Count up Unchanged
Start time setting
Movie
recording count
Movie playback
count
Drop frame Unchanged
Silent control Disable h
V button
function
Time-lapse
movie
NTSC: L6X
PAL: L5X
Auto
Disable
Disable
Mode 1
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
/z
Disable
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l Displaying the Grid
Y ou can display a grid in the viewfinder to help you check the camera tilt
or compose the shot.
Select [Viewfinder display].
1
Under the [52] tab, select
[Viewfinder display], then press
<0>.
Select [Grid display].
2
Select [Show].
3
X When you exit the menu, the grid will
appear in the viewfinder.
You can display a grid on the LCD monitor during Live View shooting and
before you start shooting a movie (p.265, 315).
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Q Displaying the Electronic Level
You can display the electronic level on the LCD monitor and in the
viewfinder to help you correct camera tilt.
Displaying the Electronic Level on the LCD Monitor
Press the <B> button.
1
Each time you press the <B>
button, the screen display will
change.
Display the electronic level.
If the electronic level does not
appear, set [53: z button
display options] so that the
electronic level can be displayed
(p.442).
Check the camera’s tilt.
2
The horizontal and vertical tilt are
displayed in 1° increments.
When the red line turns green, it
indicates that the tilt is almost
Vertical level
Horizontal level
corrected.
Even when the tilt is corrected, there may be a margin of error of approx.
±1°.
If the camera is very tilt ed , th e el ec tro ni c le ve l’s margin of error will be larg er.
During Live View shooting and before movie shooting, you can also display
the electronic level as described above (except with u+ Tracking).
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Q Displaying the Electronic Level
3 Displaying the Electronic Level in the Viewfinder
An electronic level can be displayed on the upper part of the viewfinder.
Since this can be displayed while you shoot, you can correct the
camera tilt while shooting.
Select [Viewfinder display].
1
Under the [52] tab, select
[Viewfinder display], then press
<0>.
Select [Electronic level].
2
Select [Show].
3
Press the shutter button halfway.
4
X The electronic level will be displayed
in the viewfinder.
This also works with vertical shooting.
or greater
4°
1°
1°
7°
or greater
7.5°
Even when the tilt is corrected, there may be a margin of error of approx.
±1°.
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3
Setting the Viewfinder Information Display
The shooting function settings (Battery, White balance, Drive mode, AF
operation, Metering mode, Image quality: JPEG/RAW, Flicker
detection) can be displayed in the viewfinder.
By default, only Flicker detection is checkmarked [X].
Select [Viewfinder display].
1
Under the [52] tab, select
[Viewfinder display], then press
<0>.
Select [Show/hide in viewfinder].
2
Checkmark [X] the information to
3
be displayed.
Select the information to display and
press <0> to append a checkmark
<X>.
Repeat this procedure to append a
checkmark [X] to all the information
to be displayed. Then select [OK].
X When you exit the menu, the
checkmarked information will appear
in the viewfinder (p.31).
If no card is inserted in the camera, the image-recording quality will not be
displayed.
N
When you press the <n> or <o> button, operate the lens’s
focus mode switch, or when a lens equipped with electronic manual
focusing function is used and the AF/MF switches as the lens’s focusing
ring is turned (p.120), the respective information will appear in the
viewfinder regardless of whether it is checkmarked.
If [Battery] is not checkmarked, the battery check icon ( / ) will
be displayed in the viewfinder when the battery level is low.
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Help
When [z Help] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, the
feature’s description (Help) can be displayed. The Help screen is
displayed only while you hold down the <B> button. If the Help fills
more than one screen, a scroll bar will appear on the right edge. To
scroll, hold down the <B> button and turn the <5> dial.
Example: [21: Case2]
B
Î
Scroll bar
Example: [24: Orientation linked AF point]
B
Î
Example: [83: Multi function lock]
B
Î
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2
Basic Shooting
This chapter explains how to use the Mode Dial’s <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto) mode for easy picture taking.
In the <A> mode, all you do is point and shoot and the
camera sets everything automatically (p.456). Also, to prevent
botched pictures due to mistaken operations, advanced
shooting function settings cannot be changed.
Scene Intelligent Auto
Auto Lighting Optimizer
In the <A> mode, the Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.182) wil l adjust
the image automatically to obtain the optimum brightness and
contrast. It is also enabled by default in the <d>, <s>, or
<f> mode.
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A
Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene In telligent Auto)
<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene
and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus
automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.83).
Set the Mode Dial to <A>.
1
Turn the Mode Dial while holding
down the lock release button at the
center.
Area AF frame
Aim the Area AF frame over the
2
subject.
All the AF points will be used to focus,
and the camera will focus on the
closest object.
Aiming the center of the Area AF
frame over the subject will make
focusing easier.
Focus on the subject.
3
Press the shutter button halfway. The
lens’s focusing ring will rotate to
focus.
X During the autofocus operation,
<e> will be displayed.
X The AF point that achieves focus will
be displayed. At the same time, the
beeper will sound and the focus
indicator <o> will light up.
X In low light, the AF point(s) will light
up briefly in red.
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T ake the picture.
4
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
X The captured image will be displayed
for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
The <A> mode makes the colors look more impressive in nature, outdoor,
and sunset scenes. If you did not obtain the desired color tone s, change t he
mode to <d>, <s>, <f>, or <a>, set a Picture Style other than
<D>, then shoot again (p.164).
FAQ
The focus indicator <o> blinks and focus is not achieved.
Aim the Area AF frame over an area with good contrast, then press
the shutter button halfway (p.55). If you are too close to the subject,
move away and try again. If focus cannot be achieved, the AF status
indicator <e> will also blink.
When focus is achieved, the AF points do not light up in red.
The AF points light up in red only when focus is achieved in low-light
conditions.
Multiple AF points light up simultaneously.
Focus has been achieved at all those points. You can take the
picture as long as an AF point covering the target subject is lighting
up.
The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus indicator <o>
does not light up.)
It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving
subject. (The AF status indicator <e> lights up, but the focus
confirmation light <o> does not light up.) You can take sharp
pictures of a moving subject.
Note that focus lock (p.83) will not work in this case.
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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Pressing the shutter button halfway does not focus on the
subject.
If the focus mode switch on the lens is set to <MF> (manual focus),
set it to <AF> (autofocus).
The shutter speed display is blinking.
Since it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a blurred subject
due to camera shake. Using a tripod or a Canon EX-series Speedlite
(sold separately, p.244) is recommended.
When the external flash was used, the bottom part of the
picture came out unnaturally dark.
If a hood is attached to the lens, it can obstruct the flash light. If the
subject is close, detach the hood before taking the picture with flash.
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A
Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Recomposing the Shot
Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to
create a balanced background and good perspective.
In the <A> mode, pressing the shutter button halfway to focus on a
still subject will lock the focus on that subject. Recompose the shot
while keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, and then press the
shutter button completely to take the picture. This is called “focus lock”.
Shooting a Moving Subject
In the <A> mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes)
while or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus on the
subject continuously. (The beeper will continue beeping softly.) As long
as you keep the Area AF frame positioned over the subject while
pressing the shutter button halfway, the focusing will be continuous.
When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button completely.
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A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)
A Live View Shooting
You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is
called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 255.
Set the Live View shooting/Movie
1
shooting switch to <A>.
Display the Live View image on
2
the LCD monitor.
Press the <0> button.
X The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.
Focus on the subject.
3
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
X When focus is achieved, the AF point
will turn green and the beeper will
sound.
Take the picture.
4
Press the shutter button completely.
X The picture is taken and the captured
image is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
X When the playback display ends, the
camera will return to Live View
shooting automatically.
Press the <0> button to exit the
Live View shooting.
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Setting the AF and
Drive Modes
The AF points in the viewfinder
are arranged to make AF shooting
suitable for a wide variety of
subjects and scenes.
You can also select the AF operation and drive mode
that best match the shooting conditions and subject.
A M icon at the upper right of a page title indicates a
function that can be used only in the following modes: <d>
<s> <f> <a> <F>.
In the <A> mode, the AF operation and AF area selection
mode are set automatically.
<AF> stands for autofocus. <MF> stands for manual focus.
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f: Selecting the AF OperationN
You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting
conditions or subject. In the <A> mode, “AI Focus AF” is set
automatically.
Set the lens’s focus mode switch
1
to <AF>.
Set the <d> <s> <f> <a>
2
<F> mode.
Press the <o> button. (9)
3
Select the AF operation.
4
While looking at the LCD panel or in
the viewfinder, turn the <6> dial.
X : One-Shot AF
9 : AI Focus AF
Z : AI Servo AF
In the <d>, <s>, <f>, <a>, or <F> mode, AF is also possible by
pressing the <p> button.
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f: Selecting the AF OperationN
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects
Suited for still subjects. When you
press the shutter button halfway, the
camera will focus only once.
When focus is achieved, the AF point
that achieved focus will be displayed,
and the focus indicator <o> in the
viewfinder will also light up.
AF point
Focus indicator
While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the focus will be
locked. You can then recompose the shot if desired.
With evaluative metering (p.212), the
exposure setting will be set at the
same time as focus is achieved.
If focus cannot be achieved, the focus indicator <o> in the viewfinder
will blink. If this occurs, the picture cannot be taken even if the shutter
button is pressed completely . Recompose the shot and tr y to focus again
or see “When Autofocus Fails” (p.140).
If [z1: Beep] is set to [Disable], the beeper will not sound when focus
is achieved.
After achieving focus with One-Shot AF, you can lock the focus on a
subject and recompose the shot. This is called “focus lock”. This is
convenient when you want to focus on a peripheral subject not covered
by the Area AF frame.
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f: Selecting the AF OperationN
AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects
This AF operation is suited for moving subjects when the focusing
distance keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter button
halfway, the camera will keep focusing on the subject continuously.
The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
When the AF area selection mode (p.90) is set to 61-point automatic
selection AF, focus tracking will continue as long as the Area AF
frame covers the subject.
With AI Servo AF, the beeper will not sound even when focus is achieved.
Also, the focus indicator <o> in the viewfinder will not light up.
AI Focus AF for Switching the AF Operation Automatically
AI Focus AF switches the AF operation from One-Shot AF to AI
Servo AF automatically if a still subject starts moving.
After the subject is focused in One-Shot AF, if the subject starts
moving, the camera will detect the movement, change the AF
operation automatically to AI Servo AF , and start tracking the moving
subject.
When focus is achieved with AI Focus AF with the Servo operation active,
the beeper will continue beeping softly. However, the focus indicator <o> in
the viewfinder will not light up. Note that focus will not be locked in this case.
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f: Selecting the AF OperationN
AF Operation Indicator
While you press the shutter button
halfway and the camera focuses with AF,
the <e> icon will appear under the
focus indicator in the viewfinder.
In One-Shot AF mode, the icon also appears if you press the shutter
button halfway after focus is achieved.
AF Points Lighting Up in Red
By default, the AF points light up in red in low-light conditions. In the
<d>, <s>, <f>, <a>, or <F> mode, you can set whether to have
the AF points light up in red (p.132).
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S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN
The camera has 61 AF points for autofocusing. You can select the AF
area selection mode and AF point(s) suiting the scene or subject.
Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number of
usable AF points and AF point patterns will differ. For details,
see “Lenses and Usable AF Points” on page 100.
AF Area Selection Mode
You can select one of six AF area selection modes. For the setting
procedure, see page 92.
Single-point Spot AF
(Manual selection)
For pinpoint focusing.
Single-point AF
(Manual selection)
Select one AF point to focus.
AF point expansion
(Manual selection )
The manually-selected AF point <S>
and four adjacent AF points <w> (above,
below, on the left, and on the right) are
used to focus.
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S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN
AF point expansion (Manua l
selection, surrounding points)
The manually-selected AF point <S>
and the surrounding AF points <w> are
used to focus.
Zone AF
(Manual selection of zone)
One of nine zones is used to focus.
61-point automatic selection
AF
The Area AF frame (entire AF area) is
used to focus. This mode is set
automatically in the <A> mode.
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S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN
Selecting the AF Area Selection Mode
Press the <S> button. (9)
1
Press the <B> button.
2
Look through the viewfinder and
press the <B> button.
Each time you press the <B>
button, the AF area selection mode
changes.
With [24: Select AF area selec. mode], you can limit the selectable
AF area selection modes (p.125).
If you set [24: AF area selection method] to [S9Main Dial], you
can select the AF area selection mode by pressing the <S> button,
then turning the <6> dial (p.126).
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S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN
Selecting the AF Point Manually
You can manually select the AF point or zone.
Press the <S> button. (9)
1
X The AF points will be displayed in the
viewfinder.
In AF point expansion modes,
adjacent AF points will also be
displayed.
In the Zone AF mode, the selected
zone will be displayed.
Select an AF point.
2
The AF point selection will change in
the direction you tilt <9>. If you
press <9> straight down, the center
AF point (or center zone) will be
selected.
You can also select a horizontal AF
point by turning the <6> dial and
select a vertical AF point by turning
the <5> dial.
In the Zone AF mode, turning the
<6> or <5> dial will change the
zone in a looping sequence.
When [24: Initial AF pt, AI Servo AF] is set to [Initial AF pt
selected] (p.128), you can use this method to manually select t he AI
Servo’s AF starting position.
When you press the <S> button, the LCD panel displays the following:
• 61-point automatic selection AF and Zone AF: AF
• Single-point Spot AF, Single-point AF, and AF point expansion: SEL
(Center)/SEL AF (Off-center)
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S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN
AF Point Display Indications
Pressing the <S> button lights up the AF points that are cross-type AF
points for high-precision autofocusing. The blinking AF points are
horizontal-line or vertical-line sensitive. For details, see pages 99-104.
Registering the AF point
You can register a frequently-used AF point to the camera.
When you use the button set with the [83: Custom Controls] (p.413)
menu’s detailed settings screens for [Metering and AF start], [Switch
to registered AF point], [Direct AF point selection], or [Register/
recall shooting func], you can instantly switch from the current AF
point to the registered AF point.
For details on registering the AF point, see page 418.
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AF Area Selection ModesN
Single-point Spot AF (Manual selection)
For pinpoint focusing over a narrower area than
with single-point AF (manual selection). Select one
AF point < > to focus.
Effective for pinpoint focusing or focusing
overlapping subjects such as an animal in a cage.
Since Single-point Spot AF (manual selection)
covers a very small area, focusing may be difficult
during hand-held shooting or for a moving subject.
Single-point AF (Manual selection)
Select one AF point <S> to be used for focusing.
AF point expansion (Manual selection )
The manually-selected AF point <S> and adjacent AF points <w>
(above, below, on the left, and on the right) are used to focus. Effective
when it is difficult to track a moving subject with just one AF point.
With AI Servo AF, the initial manually-selected AF point <S> must
focus-track the subject first. However, it is superior to Zone AF in
focusing on the target subject.
With One-Shot AF, when focus is achieved with expanded AF points,
the expanded AF points <S> will also be displayed along with the
manually-selected AF point <S>.
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AF Area Selection ModesN
AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding points)
The manually-selected AF point <S> and surrounding AF points <w>
are used to focus. The AF point expansion is larger than with AF point
expansion (manual selection ), so the focusing is executed over a
wider area. Effective when it is difficult to track a moving subject with
just one AF point.
AI Servo AF and One-Shot AF work in the same way as with AF point
expansion (manual selection ) mode (p.95).
Zone AF (Manual selection of zone)
The AF area is divided into nine focusing zones for focusing. All the AF
points in the selected zone are used for the automatic AF point
selection. It is superior to single-point AF or AF point expansion in
achieving focus, and it is effective for moving subjects.
However, since it is inclined to focus on the nearest subject, focusing on
a specific target may be more difficult than with single-point AF or AF
point expansion.
The AF point(s) achieving focus is displayed as <S>.
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AF Area Selection ModesN
61-point automatic selection AF
The Area AF frame (entire AF area) is used to focus. This mode is set
automatically in the <A> mode.
The AF point(s) achieving focus is displayed as <S>.
With One-Shot AF, pressing the shutter button
halfway will display the AF point(s) <S> that
achieved focus. If multiple AF points are displayed,
it means they all have achieved focus. This mode
tends to focus on the nearest subject.
With AI Servo AF, you can set the AI Servo AF’s
starting position with [Initial AF pt, AI Servo
AF] (p.128). As long as the Area AF frame can
track the subject during shooting, focusing will
continue.
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AF Area Selection ModesN
When AI Servo AF mode is set with 61-point automatic selection AF, or
Zone AF (manual selection of zone), the active AF point <S> will keep
switching to track the subject. However, under certain shooting
conditions (such as when the subject is small), it may not be able to track
the subject. Also, in low temperatures, the tracking response may
become slower.
With Single-point Spot AF (manual selection), focusing with an EOS-
dedicated, external Speedlite’s AF-assist beam may be difficult.
If a peripheral AF point or a wide-angle lens is used, achieving focus may
be difficult with an EOS-dedicated, external Speedlite’s AF-assist beam.
In such a case, use an AF point closer to the center.
When the AF point(s) light up, part or all of the viewfinder may ligh t up in
red. Also, if [z4: Crop/aspect ratio] is set, the semi-transparent,
masked area may light up in red. This is a characteristic of the AF point
display (using liquid crystal).
In low temperatures, the AF point’s display may be difficul t to see. This is
a characteristic of AF point display (using liquid crystal).
With [24: Orientation linked AF point], you can set the AF area
selection mode + AF point (or only the AF point) separately for the
horizontal and vertical orientations (p.126).
With [24: Selectable AF point], you can change the number of
manually selectable AF points (p.124).
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AF Sensor
The camera’s AF sensor has 61 AF point s. T he illustration below shows the AF
sensor pattern corresponding to each AF point. With f/2.8 or larger max imu m
aperture lenses, high-precision AF is possible at the viewfinder center .
Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number of usable
AF points and AF p attern will differ. For details, see pages 100-108.
Diagram
Cross-type focusing: f/4 horizontal + f/5.6 vertical
Cross-type focusing:
f/5.6 vertical + f/5.6 horizontal
f/5.6 vertical
focusing
These focusing sensors are geared to obtain higher
precision focusing with f/2.8 or larger maximum aperture
lenses. A diagonal cross pattern makes it easier to focus
subjects that may be difficult to focus. They cover the five
AF points vertically aligned at the center.
These focusing sensors are geared to obtain high-precision
focusing with f/4 or larger maximum aperture lenses. Since
they have a horizontal pattern, they can detect vertical
lines.
These focusing sensors are geared for f/5.6 or larger
maximum aperture lenses. Since they have a horizontal
pattern, they can detect vertical lines. They cover the three
columns of AF points at the viewfinder’s center. The center AF
point and the adjacent AF points at the top and bottom are
compatible with f/8 or larger maximum-aperture lenses.
These focusing sensors are geared for f /5.6 or la rger maximum
aperture lenses. Since they have a vertical pattern, they can
detect horizontal lines. They cover all 61 AF points. The center
AF point and the adjacent AF points on the lef t and on t he ri ght
are compatible with f/8 or larger maximum-aperture lenses.
Dual cross-type focusing:
f/2.8 right diagonal + f/2.8 left diagonal
f/5.6 vertical + f/5.6 horizontal
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Lenses and Usable AF Points
Although the camera has 61 AF points, the number of usable AF
points and focusing patterns will differ depending on the lens. The
lenses are thereby classified into nine groups from A to I.
When using a lens in Groups F to H, fewer AF points will be usable.
See which group each lens belongs to on pages 105-108.
which group the lens in use belongs to.
When you press the <S> button, the AF points indicat ed by the mark
will blink. (The / / AF points will stay lit.) Regarding lighting up or
blinking of the AF points, see page 94.
Regarding new lenses marketed after the EOS 5DS/EOS 5DS R Mark III
(in the first half of 2015), check the Canon Web site to see which group
they belong to.
Some lenses may not be available in certain countries or regions.
Group A
Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes
are selectable.
: Dual cross-type AF point. Subject
tracking is superior and the focusing
precision is higher than with other AF
points.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject
tracking is superior and highprecision focusing is achieved.
: AF points sensitive to horizontal
lines.
Check
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