Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 5D Mark III del fabbricante Canon
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual. INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH.
2 The EOS 5D Mark III is a high-perform ance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail, full-frame (approx. 36 x 24 mm) CMOS sensor with approx. 22.3 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5+, approx. 100% viewfinder coverage, high-prec ision and high-speed 61-point AF , approx.
3 Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer . * Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a power cord.) Attach Eyecup Eg to the viewfinder eyepiece.
4 Icons in this Manual < 6 > : Indicates the Main Dial. < 5 > : Indicates the Quick Control Dial. < 9 > : Indicates the Multi-controller . < 0 > : Indicates the Setting button. 0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function remains active for 4 sec.
5 For first-time DSLR users, Chap ters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shoo ting procedures. Chapters Introduction 2 Getting St arted 27 Basic Shooting 63 Setting the AF and Drive .
6 1 Introducti on 2 Item Check List.................... .............. .............. .................. .............. . 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ............................ .............. ........... 4 Chapters ................ ...........
7 Contents 2 3 4 Basic Shooting 63 A Fully Auto matic Shoot ing (Scene Intelligent Auto) ................... 64 A Full Auto Te chniques ( Scene Inte lligent A uto) ........................ . 67 Setting th e AF and Driv e Modes 69 f : Select ing the AF Mod e .
8 Contents 5 6 Noise Reduction Settings ......................... ............... .............. ....... 1 43 Highlight Tone P riority ........................... .............. .................. ....... 146 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction .
9 Contents 7 8 9 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 197 A Shooting with the LCD Mon itor ................ .............. .............. ... 198 Shooting Func tion Setti ngs ............................ .............. ................. 202 Menu Function S ettings .
10 Contents 12 11 10 k Enjoying Movi es ................ ................. ............... ................. .... 2 59 k Playing Mov ies ..................... .............. ............... ................. .... 261 X Editing th e Movie’s First and Last S cenes .
11 Contents 13 14 15 Customizing the Camera 313 Custom Functions ............................... ............... ................. .......... 314 Custom Function S ettings .......................... ............... .............. ...... 315 C.Fn1: Exposure .
12 Power Charging the battery Î p.28 Battery check Î p.35 Battery inf ormation check Î p.338 Power outlet Î p.342 Auto power off Î p.55 Card Format Î p.53 Select card Î p.1 16 Release shutter without card Î p.32 Lens Attachi ng/Detachi ng Î p.
13 Index to Features Chromatic aberration correction Î p.148 Color spac e Î p.158 Shooting Shooting mode Î p.24 HDR Î p.173 Multiple ex posures Î p.177 Mirror lockup Î p.184 Depth-of-field preview Î p.165 Remote control Î p.186 Quick Control Î p.
14 Camera Care This camera is a precision in strument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater . If you accidentally drop th e camera into wa ter , promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center .
15 Handling Precautions LCD Panel an d LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manuf actured with ve ry high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, t here may be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc.
16 Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery (p.30) . T o charge the battery , see page 28. 2 Insert a card (p.31) . The camera-front side slot is for a CF card, and the camera-back side slot is for an SD card. 3 Att ach the lens (p.39) . Align it with the red dot.
17 Quick Start Guide 6 While holding down the cen ter of the Mode Dial, set it to < A > (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.64) . All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically . 7 Focus the subject (p.44) . Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject.
18 Nomenclature Lens mount index (p.39) Grip (Battery compartment) DC coupler cord hole (p.342) Remote control sensor (p.186) Shutter button (p.44) Mode Dial (p.24) Mode Dial lock release button (p.45) Hot shoe (p.188) Flash-sync contacts Microphone (p.
19 Nomenclature < Y > External microphone IN terminal (p.235) < D > HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.268) < F > Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.185) < D > PC terminal (p.189) < n > Headphone terminal (p.235) < q / C > Audio/video OUT/Digital terminal (p.
20 Nomenclature Tripod socket Battery compartment cover (p.30) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.30) < 9 > Multi-controller (p.47) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.43) Strap mount (p.27) Card slot cover (p.31) SD card slot (p.31) CF card slot (p.
21 Nomenclature LCD Panel The display will show only the settings currently applied. < 0 > Monochrome shooting (p.131) AF mode (p.70) X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF 4 L Manual focus Drive mode (p.
22 Nomenclature < g > ISO speed (p.124) Metering mode (p.167) q Evaluative metering w Partial metering r Spot metering e Center-weighted average metering Image-recording quality (p.119) < h > AEB (p.170) < y > Flash exposure compensation (p.
23 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information The display will show only the settings currently applied. < S > Single AF point < O > Spot AF (single point) (p.75) Area AF frame (p.73) < A > AE lock (p.171) / AEB in-progress (p.170) < D > Flash-ready (p.
24 Nomenclature Mode Dial T urn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button). A :Scene Intelligent Auto (p.64) F : Bulb (p.172) a : Manual exposure (p.166) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.164) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.
25 Nomenclature EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens Focus mode switch (p.39) Hood mount (p.41) 77 mm filter thread (front of lens) Zoom ring (p.40) Image Stabilizer switch (p.42) Lens mount index (p.39) Contacts (p.15) Distance scale Focusing ring (p.1 1 1, 214) Infrared index Zoom position index (p.
26 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E6 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.28). Battery Charger LC-E6E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.28). Battery pack slot Charge lamp Power p lug IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULL Y FOLLOW THESE INSTRU CTIONS.
27 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration.
28 1 Remove the protective cover . Detach the protective cover provided with the battery . 2 Att a ch the battery . As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger . T o detach the battery , follow the above procedure in reverse.
29 Charging the Battery Upon purchase, the b attery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery before using. Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity .
30 Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 into the came ra. The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, and darkens when the battery is removed. 1 Open the cover . Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover . 2 Insert the battery .
31 The camera can use a CF card and SD card. Images can be recorded when at least one card is installed in the camera. If a card is inserted in both slots, you can select which card to record images to or record the same images simultaneously on both cards (p.
32 Installing and Removing the Card 3 Close the cover . 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.34), the number of possible shots and the loaded card(s) will be displayed on the LCD panel.
33 Installing and Removing the Card 1 Open the cover . Set the power switch to < 2 >. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover . If [ Recording ... ] is displayed, close the cover . 2 Remove th e card. T o remove the CF card, push the eject button.
34 If you turn on the po wer switch and the Date/Time/Zone setting screen appears, see page 36 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.
35 Turning on the Power 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.
36 When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time/Zone setting screen will appear . Follow steps 3 to 6 to set the current date, time, and time zone. Note that the date/time append ed to recorded images will be based on this date/time setting.
37 3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone 4 Set the time zone. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Tim e zone ]. Press < 0 > s o < r > is displayed. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the time zone, then press < 0 >. 5 Set the daylight saving time.
38 1 Display the menu screen. Press the < M > button to display the menu screen. 2 Under the [ 5 2] t ab, select [Language K ]. Press the < Q > button and select the [ 5 ] tab. T urn the < 6 > dial to select the [ 5 2 ] tab. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Language K ] (the fourth item from the top), then press < 0 >.
39 The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF -S lenses. 1 Remove th e caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. 2 Att a ch the lens. Align the red dots on the lens and camera and tur n the lens as sh own by the arrow until it clicks in place.
40 Attaching and Detaching a Lens T o zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zo om, do it before focusing. T urning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw o ff the focus slightly . While pressing the lens release button, turn t he lens as shown by the arrow.
41 Attaching and Detaching a Lens When the dedicated EW-83H hood is attached to the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, it blocks stray light and protects the front of the lens from snow , rain, dust, etc. Befor e storing the lens in a bag, etc., you can attach the hood in reverse.
42 When you use the IS lens ’ built-in Image St abilize r , camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper s hot. The procedure explained her e is based on the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens as an example. * IS stands for Image S tabilizer . 1 Set the IS switch to < 1 >.
43 T urn the dioptri c adjustment knob. T urn the knob le ft or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the knob is difficult to turn, remove the eyecup (p.185). T o obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.
44 Basic Operation The shutter button has two steps. Y ou can press the sh utter button halfway . T hen you can further press the shutter button completely . Pressing ha lfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture.
45 Basic Operation T urn the dial wh ile holding down the lock release butto n at the center of the dial. (1) Af ter pressing a button, turn the < 6 > dial. When you press a button such as < n > < o > < m >, the respective function remains selected for 6 seconds ( 9 ).
46 Basic Operation (1) Af ter pressing a button, turn the < 5 > dial. When you p ress a button such a s < n > < o > < m >, the respective function remains selected for 6 secon ds ( 9 ). During th is time, you can turn the < 5 > dial to set the de sired setting.
47 Basic Operation The < 9 > consists of an eight-direction key and a button at the cent er . Use it to select the AF point, correct the white balance, move th e AF point or magnifying frame during Live View shooting, scroll around magnified images during playback, operate the Quick Control screen, etc.
48 Basic Operation T urn on ( 9 )/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. After you press the < B > button a number of times, the shooting settings will be displayed.
49 Y ou can directly select and set the shoo ting functions displayed on the LCD monitor . This is called the Quick Control screen. 1 Press the < Q > button. X The Quick Control screen will appear ( 7 ). 2 Set the desired function. Use < 9 > to select a function.
50 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Select the desired function and press < 0 >. The function’s setting screen will appear . T urn the < 5 > or < 6 > dial to change the setting. There are also functions that are set by pressing the < B > button.
51 With menus, you can set various func tions such as the image-recording quality , date/time, etc. Wh ile looking at the LCD monitor , use the < M > and < Q > buttons on the camera back and the < 6 > < 5 > dials. * Some menu tabs and menu items are not displayed in the < A > mode.
52 3 Menu Operations 1 Display the menu screen. Press the < M > button to display the menu screen. 2 Select a tab. Each time you press the < Q > button, the main tab will switch.
53 If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer , format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images an d data in the card will be erased. As even protected images will be erased, make sure there is nothing you need to keep.
54 Before You Start The card is new. The card was formatted b y a different camera or a compute r . The card is full with images or da ta. A card-related error is displayed (p.
55 Before You Start T o save battery power , the camera turns off automatically after a set time of idle operation elapses. 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.
56 Before You Start The camera’s shooting settings and menu settings can be reverted to their defaults. 1 Select [Clear all cam era settings]. Under the [ 5 4 ] tab, select [ Clear all camera settings ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [ OK]. Select [ OK ], then press < 0 >.
57 Before You Start Image-recording Settin gs AF Settings Image quality 73 Case 1 - 6* Case1/Parameter settings of all cases cleared Picture Style S tandard Auto Lighting Optimizer St andard AI Servo .
58 Before You Start Camera Settings Live View Shooting Settings Auto power off 1 min. Live View shooting Enable Beep Enable AF mode Live mode Release shutter without card Enable Grid display Of f Aspect ratio 3:2 Image review 2 sec.
59 Y ou can display a grid and electronic level in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor to help correct camer a tilt. 1 Select [VF grid display]. Under the [ 5 2 ] tab, select [ VF grid display ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Ena ble]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Enable ], then press < 0 >.
60 Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level 1 Press the < B > button. Each time you press the < B > button, the screen display will change. Display the electronic level. If the electronic level does not appear , set [ 5 3: z button display options ] so that the electronic level can be displayed (p.
61 When [ z Help ] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, the Feature guide can be displayed . T he Feature guide is displayed while you hold down the < B > button. If the Feature guide fills two or more screens, a scroll bar will appear on the right edge.
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63 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.
64 < A > is a fully-automatic mod e. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically . Detecting whether the subject is still or moving, it also adjusts focus automatically . 1 Set the Mode Dial to < A >. T urn the Mode D ial while holding down the lock release button at the center .
65 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) 4 T ake the pictu re. Press the shutter button co mpletely to take the picture. X The captured image will be displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor . The focus confirmation ligh t < o > blinks and focus is not achieved.
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) 66 The shutter speed di splay is blinking. Since it is too dark, taking the pict ure may result in a blurred su bject due to camera shak e. Using a tripo d or a Canon EX-s eries S peedlite (p.188) (sold sep arately) is recommend ed.
67 Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the < A > mode, while you press the shutter butto n halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. Y ou can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) 68 Y ou can shoot while viewing the im age on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 197. 1 Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to < A >. 2 Display the Live View image on the LCD monito r .
69 3 Setting the AF and Drive Modes The 61 AF points in the viewfinder make AF shooting suitable for a wide variety of subjects and scenes. Y o u can also select the AF mode and drive mode that best match the sh ooting conditions and subject.
70 Y ou can select the AF mode to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In the < A > mode, “AI Focus AF” is set automatically . 1 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to <AF>. 2 Press the < o > button. ( 9 ) 3 Select the AF mode .
71 f : Selecting the AF Mode N This AF mode is suited fo r moving subjects when the focusing distance keep s chang ing. While you hold down the shutter button halfway , t he subject will be focused co ntinuously . The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
72 61 AF points are provided for AF . Y ou can select the 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 p age 79.
73 S Selecting the AF Area N AF point expansion (Manual selection, surround ing points) The manually-selected AF point < S > and the surrounding AF points < w > are used to focus. Zone AF (Manual select ion of zone) The 61 AF points are divided into nine zones for focusing.
74 S Selecting the AF Area N Y ou can manually select the AF point or zone. With 61-poin t automatic selection AF , you can set the starting AF point for AI Servo AF . 1 Press the < S > button. X The AF points will be displayed in the viewfinder .
75 Although this is the same as single-point AF , the selected AF point < O > covers a smaller area to focus. Effective for pinpoint focusing of overlapping subjects such as an animal in a cage. Since S pot AF covers a ver y small area, focusing may be difficult during hand-held shooting or for a moving subject.
76 AF Area Selection Modes N The manually-selected AF point < S > and adjacent AF points < w > are used to focus. The AF point expans ion is larger than with AF point expansion (Manual selection ), so the focusing is executed over a wider area.
77 AF Area Selection Modes N All the AF points are used to focus. Th is mode is set automatically in the < A > mode. 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.
78 The camera’s AF sensor has 61 AF points. The illustration below shows the AF sensor pattern corresponding to each AF point. With f/2.8 or larger maximum aperture lenses, high-precision AF is possible at the viewfinder center . Depending on th e lens attached to the camera, the number of usable AF points and AF pattern will differ .
79 Autofocusing with 61 points is possi ble. All of 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 high- precision focusing is achieved.
80 Lenses and Usable AF Points * Manual focus without tilt/s hift. Autofocusing with 61 points is possi ble. All of 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.
81 Lenses and Usable AF Points * Manual focus without tilt/s hift. Autofocusing with 61 points is possi ble. All of 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.
82 Lenses and Usable AF Points Autofocusing with 61 points is possi ble. All of the AF area selection modes are selectable. : Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high- precision focusing is achieved. : AF points sensitive to horizontal lines.
83 Lenses and Usable AF Points Autofocusing with only 47 points is possible. (Not possible with all 61 AF points.) All of the AF area selection modes are selectable. During automatic AF point selection, the outer frame marking the AF area (Area AF frame) will be different fr om 61-point automatic selectio n AF .
84 Lenses and Usable AF Points Autofocusing with only 33 points is possible. (Not possible with all 61 AF points.) All of the AF area selection modes are selectable. During automatic AF point selection, the outer frame marking the AF area (Area AF frame) will be different from 61-point automat ic selection AF .
85 Y ou can easily fine-tune AI Servo AF to suit a particular subject or scene just by selecting between case 1 to case 6. This feature is called the “AF Configuration T ool.” 1 Select the [ 2 1] tab. 2 Select a c ase. T urn the < 5 > dial to select a case icon, then press < 0 >.
86 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N S tandard setting suited for any moving subject. Works with many subject s and scenes. Select [ Case 2 ] to [ Case 6 ] in the following cas.
87 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N Once an AF point starts tracking the subject, this setting enables the camera to focus consecutive s ubjects at dif ferent distances. If a new subject appears in front of the target subject, the camera will start focusing the new subject.
88 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N Even if the target subject moves dramatically up, down, left, or right, the AF point will switch automatically to focus-track the subject. Effective for shooting subjects that move dramatically up, down, left, or right.
89 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N Geared for tracking moving subjects whose speed can change drama tically and suddenly . Also, if the target subject moves dramatically up, down, left or right and it is difficult to focus, the AF point switches automatically to track the subject.
90 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N T racking sensitivity Sets the subject-tracking sensitivity during AI Servo AF when an obstacle enters the AF points or when the AF points stray from the subject. [ 0 ] S tandard setting suited for most moving subjects.
91 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N Accel./decel. tracking This sets the tracking sensitivity for moving subjects whose speed can suddenly change dramatically by starting or stopping suddenly , e tc. [ 0 ] Suited for subjects that move at a fixed speed.
92 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N AF pt auto switching This sets the switching sensitivity of the AF points as they track the subject moving dramatically up, down, left, or right.
93 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N Y ou can adjust each case’s three parameters (1. T racking sensitivity , 2. Accel./decel. tracking, and 3. AF pt auto switching) as desired. 1 Select a c ase. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the icon of the case you want to adjust.
94 With the [ 2 2 ] to [ 2 5 ] menu tabs, you can set the AF functions to suit your shooting style or subject. Y ou can set the AF operation charac teristics and shutter-re lease timing for the first shot during conti nuous shooting w ith AI Servo AF .
95 3 Customizing AF Functions N Y ou can set the AF operation cha rac teristics and shutter-release timing during continuous shooting after the first shot with AI Servo AF . : Equal prio rity Equal priority is given to focusing and continuous shooting speed.
96 3 Customizing AF Functions N For the lenses below , which have an electronic focu si ng ring, you can set whether to use the electronic focusing ring. : Enable after One-Shot AF After AF operates, if you keep pressing the shutter button, you can focus manually .
97 3 Customizing AF Functions N Enables or disables the EOS-ded icated Speedlite’ s AF-assist beam. ON: Enable The external S peedlite emits the AF- assist beam when necessary . OFF: Disable The external S peedlite will not emit the AF-assist beam. This prevents the AF- assist beam from disturbing others.
98 3 Customizing AF Functions N If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, you can have the camera keep searching for the correct focus or have it stop searching. ON: Continue focu s search If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, the lens is driven to search for the correct focus.
99 3 Customizing AF Functions N : 15 points Fifteen major AF points will be manually selectable. : 9 points Nine major AF points will be manually selectable.
100 3 Customizing AF Functions N : Manual select.:Zone AF The 61 AF points are divided into nine zones for focusing. : Auto selectio n: 61 pt AF All of the AF points are used for focusing. Y ou can set the method for changing the AF area selection mode.
101 3 Customizing AF Functions N Y ou can set the AF area selecti on mode an d manually-selected AF point separately for vertical shooting and horizontal shooting. : Same for both vert/horiz The same AF area selection mode and manually-selected AF point (or Zone) are used for both vertical shooting and horizontal shooting.
102 3 Customizing AF Functions N During manual AF point selection, t he selection can either stop at the outer edge or it can move to the opposite AF point. This function works in AF area selection modes other than 61-point automatic selection AF and Zone AF .
103 3 Customizing AF Functions N The AF points and grid in the viewfinder can be illuminated in red when focus is achieved. AUTO: Auto The AF points and grid are automatically illuminated in red under low light. ON: Enable The AF points and grid are illuminated in red regardless of the ambient light level.
104 Fine adjustment of the AF’s point of focus is possible for viewfinder shooting and Live View shooting in t he Quick mode. This is called “AF Microadjustment”. Before making the adju stment, read “Notes for AF Microadjustment” on page 109.
105 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus N 4 Make the adjustment. T urn the < 5 > dial to make the adjustment. The adjustable range is ±20 steps. Setting it toward “–: ” will shift the point of focus in front of the standard point of focus.
106 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus N Y ou can make the adjustment for each lens and register the adjust ment in the camera. Y ou can regist er the adj ustment for up t o 40 lenses. When you autofocus wi th a lens w hose adjustment has been registered, the point of fo cus will always be shifted by the adjustment amount.
107 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus N Enter the serial number . T urn the < 5 > dial to select the digit, then press < 0 > to display < r >. T urn the < 5 > dial to enter the number , then press < 0 >. After entering all the digits, turn the < 5 > dial to select [ OK ], then press < 0 >.
108 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus N 4 Make the adjustment. For a zoom lens, turn the < 5 > dial and select the wide-angle (W) or telephoto (T) end. Pressing < 0 > will turn off the purple frame and make the adjustment possible.
109 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus N When [ Clear all ] appears at the bottom of the scr een, pressing the < L > button will clear all the adjustments made for [ All by same amount ] and [ Adjust by lens ].
110 Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder ’s focus confirmation light < o > blinks) with certain subjec ts such as the following: Subjects difficult to focus V ery low-contrast subjects (Example: Blue sky , solid-color walls, etc.
111 When Autofocus Fails 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. X < 4 L > will be displayed on the LCD panel. 2 Focus the sub ject. Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder .
112 Single and continuous drive modes ar e provided. 1 Press the < o > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select the dr ive mode. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 5 > dial. u : Single shooting When you press the shu tter button completely , only one shot will be taken.
113 j Using the Self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. 1 Press the < o > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select the self-timer . While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 5 > dial to select the self-timer . Q : 10-sec. self-timer k : 2-sec.
114 j Using the Self-timer If you will not look t hrough the viewfinde r when you press the shutter button, attach the eye piece cover (p.185). If stra y light enters the viewfin der when the picture is t aken, it may throw off the exposure. The < k > enables you to shoot while not touching the camer a mounted on a tripod.
115 4 Image Settings This chapter explains imag e-related function settings: Image-recording quality , ISO speed, Picture S t yle, white balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer , lens peripheral illumination correction, chro matic aberration correction, and other functions.
116 If either a CF card or SD card is alread y inserted, you can start shooting. When only on e card is inserted, the procedu res described on pages 1 16 to 1 18 are not n ecessary . If you insert both a CF card and SD card, you can select the recording method and select which card to use for recording and playing back images.
117 3 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback St a ndard Images will be recorded to the card selected w ith [ Record/play ]. Auto switch ca rd Same as with the [ Stand ard ] setting, but if the card becomes full, the camera will automatically switch to the other card to record images.
118 3 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback If [ Record func. ] is set to [ Stand ar d ] or [ Auto switch card ], select the card for recording and playing images. If [ Record func. ] is set to [ Rec. separately ] or [ Rec. to multiple ], select the card for playing image s.
119 Y ou can select the pixel count and the image quality . There are eight JPEG image-recording quality settings: 73 , 83 , 74 , 84 , 7 a , 8 a , b , c . There are three RA W image qu ality settings: 1 , 41 , 61 (p.122). 1 Select [Imag e quality]. Under the [ z 1 ] tab, select [ Image quality ], then press < 0 >.
120 3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality Image-recording Quality Setting Examples 73 only 61 + 74 1 + 73 1 only If [–] is set for both RAW and JPEG , 73 will be set.
121 3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality Guide to Image-Recording Qua lity Settings (Approx.) *1: b is suitable for playing t he images on a digital photo frame. *2: c is suitable for email ing the image or using it on a Web site. b and c will be in 7 (Fine) quality .
122 3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality A RA W image is r aw data output by the image sensor converted to digital data. It is recorded to the card as is, and you can select the quality as follows: 1 , 41 , or 61 . A 1 image can be processed with [ 3 1: RA W im age processing ] (p.
123 3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality With Custom Controls, you can as sign the image-recording quality to the < B > button or depth-of-field preview button so you can switch to it momentarily .
124 Set the ISO speed (image sensor ’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. With the < A > mode selected, the ISO speed will be set automatically (p.125). Regarding t he ISO speed during movi e shooti ng, see pages 221 and 224.
125 i : Setting the ISO Speed N If th e ISO speed is se t to “ A ” (Aut o), the actual ISO speed to be set w ill be displayed when you pr ess th e shutt er but ton ha lfway . As indicated below , the ISO speed will be set automati cally to suit the shooting mode.
126 i : Setting the ISO Speed N Y ou can se t the manuall y-settable ISO sp eed range (minimum and maximum limits). Y ou can set the minimum limit within L (ISO 50) to H1 (ISO 51200), and the ma ximum limit within ISO 100 to H2 (ISO 102400 ). 1 Select [ISO speed setting s].
127 i : Setting the ISO Speed N Y ou can set the automatic I SO speed range for Auto ISO within ISO 100 - 25600. Y ou can set the minimum limit within ISO 100 - 12800, and the maximum limit within ISO 200 - 25600 in whole-stop increments. 1 Select [Auto I SO range].
128 i : Setting the ISO Speed N When Auto ISO is set, you can set the minimum shutter speed (1/250 sec. to 1 sec.) so that the automat ically-set shutter speed is not too slow . This is convenient in the < d > and < f > modes when you use a wide- angle lens to shoot a moving subj ect.
129 By selecting a Picture Style, y ou can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic ex pression or the subject. The Picture S tyle is set automatically to < D > (Auto) in the < A > mode. 1 Press the < b > button. 2 Select [ A ].
130 A Selecting a Picture Style N D Auto The color tone will be adjusted aut omatically to suit the scene. The colors will look vivid, especially for blue skies, greenery , and sunsets in nature, outdoor , and sunset scenes. P Standa rd The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp.
131 A Selecting a Picture Style N V Monochrome Creates black-and-white images. W User Def. 1-3 Y ou can register a basic style such as [ Portrait ], [ Landscape ], a Picture S tyle file, etc., and adjust it as desired (p.135). Any User Defined Picture S tyle that has not be en set will have the same settings as the [ Stand ar d ] Picture S tyle.
132 Y ou can customize a Picture S tyle by a djusting individual parameters such as [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ]. T o see the resulting effects, take test shots. T o customize [ Monochrome ], see page 134. 1 Press the < b > button. 2 Select [ A ].
133 A Customizing a Picture Style N 5 Set the parameter . T urn the < 5 > dial to set the parameter as desired, then press < 0 >. Press the < M > button to save the adjusted parameters. The Picture S tyle selection screen will reappear.
134 A Customizing a Picture Style N For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect ] and [ T oning effect ] in addition to [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ] expla ined on the preceding page. k Filter Effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more.
135 Y ou can select a base Picture S t yle such as [ Portrait ] or [ Landscape ], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [ User Def. 1 ], [ User Def. 2 ], or [ User Def. 3 ]. Y ou can create Picture Styles w hose p arameter settings such as sharpness and contrast are different.
136 A Registering a Picture Style N 6 Select a parameter . T urn the < 5 > dial to select a parameter such as [ Sharpness ], then press < 0 >. 7 Set the parameter . T urn the < 5 > dial to set the parameter as desired, then press < 0 >.
137 White balance (WB) is for making the wh ite areas look white. Normally , the < Q > (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with < Q >, you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object.
138 B : Setting the White Balance N Custom white balance enables you to manually set the w hite balance for a specific light source for bette r accu racy . Do this pr ocedure under the actual light source to be used. 1 Photogra ph a white objec t. The plain, white object should fill the spot metering circle.
139 B : Setting the White Balance N Y ou can set the white balance’s co lor temperature numerically in kelvins. This is for advanced users. 1 Select [W hite bala nce]. Under the [ z 2 ] tab, select [ White balance ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the color temperature.
140 Y ou can correct the whit e balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as us ing a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter . Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels.
141 u White Balance Correction N With just one shot , three ima ges having a different color balance can be recorded si multaneously . Based on the color temperatur e of the cur rent white balance setting, the image will be brack eted with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias.
142 If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatical ly . This function is called Auto Lighting Optimizer . The default setting is [ Sta nd a r d ]. With JPEG images, the correction is applied when the image is captured.
143 This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high ISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the shadow areas is further reduced. 1 Select [Hig h ISO speed NR].
144 3 Noise Reduction Settings N Noise reduction is possible with images exp osed for 1 sec. or longer . 1 Select [Long exp. no ise reduction]. Under the [ z 3 ] tab, select [ Long exp. noise reduction ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the desired setting.
145 3 Noise Reduction Settings N With [ Auto ] and [ Enable ], after the picture is t aken, the noise reduction process may take the sa m e amount of time as the exposure. During noise reduction, shooting is still possible as long as the maximum burst indicator in the viewfinder shows “1” or higher .
146 Y ou can minimize overexposed highlight are as. 1 Select [Hig hlight tone priority]. Under the [ z 3 ] tab, select [ Highlight tone priority ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Enabl e]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Enable ], then press < 0 >.
147 Peripheral light fall-off occurs in lenses whose characteristics make the image corners look darker . Color fringi ng along subject outlines also is a chromatic aberration. Light fall-off an d color fringing can be corrected. The default setting is [ Enable ] for both corrections.
148 3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction 1 Select the setting. Check that [ Correction data available ] is displayed for the attached lens. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Chromatic aberration ], t hen press < 0 >.
149 3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction The camera already contains lens peripheral illumination corr ection data and chromatic aberration correction data for approx.
150 Y ou can freely create and select the folder w here the captured images are to be saved. This is optional since a folder wi ll be created automatically for saving captured images. 1 Select [Record fun c+card/folder sel.]. Under the [ 5 1 ] tab, select [ Record func+card/folder sel.
151 3 Creating and Selecting a Folder With the folder selection screen displayed, turn the < 5 > dial to select the desired folder , then press < 0 >. X The folder where the captured images will be saved is selected. Subsequent captured images will be recorded into the selected folder .
152 The file name has four alphanumeric characters followed by a four-digit image number (p.154) and exten sion. The first four alphanumeric characters are set upon factory shipment and unique to the camera. However , you can change them. With “User setting1”, you can change and reg ister the four characters as desired.
153 3 Changing the File Name 4 Exit the setting. Enter the required number of alphanumeric characters, then press the < M > button. X The new file name will be registered and the screen in step 2 w ill reappear . 5 Sele ct the registered file name.
154 The four-digit file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder . Y ou can change how the file number is assigned. 1 Select [File numbering].
155 3 File Numbering Methods The file numbering restarts from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created. When you replace the card, create a folder, or switch the target card (such as f → g ), the file numbering cont inues in sequence from 0001 for the images saved.
156 When you set the copyright information, it will be r ecorded to the image as Exif information. 1 Select [Copyright information]. Under the [ 5 4 ] tab, select [ Copyright information ], then press < 0 >.
157 3 Setting Copyright Information N When y ou select [ Display copyright info. ] in step 2 on the preceding page, you can check the [ Author ] and [ Copyright ] information that you entered. When you select [ Delete copyright information ] in step 2 on the preceding page, you can delete the [ Author ] and [ C opyright ] information.
158 The range of reproducible colors is called the color space. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended. The color space is set automatically to sRGB in the < A > mode.
159 5 Advanced Operations In the d / s / f / a / F shooting modes, you can se lect the shutter spe ed, aperture, and other camera settings to change the exposure and obtain the desired result. A M icon at the upper right of a p age title indicates that the function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to < d / s / f / a / F >.
160 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. Th is is called P r ogram AE. * < d > stands f or Program. * AE stands for autoexp osure. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < d >. 2 Focus the su bject.
161 d : Program AE If the “ 30" ” shutter speed and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash.
162 In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure suiting the brightness of the subject. This is called shutte r-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action or a moving subject.
163 s : Shutter-Priority AE If the maximum aperture blinks, it ind icates underexposure. T urn the < 6 > di al to set a slowe r shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed. If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates overexposure.
164 In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the subject brightness. This is call ed aperture-priority AE. A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make mo re of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus.
165 f : Aperture-Priority AE The aperture opening (dia phragm) changes only at the moment when the picture is taken. Otherwise, the aperture remains fully open. Therefore, when you look at the scene through the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor , the depth of field will look narrow.
166 In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. T o determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in th e viewfinder or use a commer cially- available exposure meter . This method is called manual exposure. * < a > stands for Manual.
167 q Selecting the Metering Mode N 1 Press the < n > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select the metering mode . While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 6 > dial.
168 q Selecting the Metering Mode N r Spo t m e te ri n g This is for metering a specific spot of the subject or scene. The metering is weighted at the center covering approx. 1.5% of the viewfinder area. e Center-weighted average mete ring The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene.
169 Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set in the d / s / f shooting modes.
170 By changing the shutter speed or aper t ure automatically , the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is ca lled AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing. 1 Select [Exp o.comp./A EB].
171 Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be dif fer ent from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting. Press the < A > button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock.
172 When bulb is set, the shutter stay s open as long as you hold down the shutter button completely , and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is called bulb exposur e. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures.
173 Y ou can take artistic photos having a high dynamic range and preserving detail in highlight and shadow areas. HDR sh ooting is effective for landscape and still-life shots.
174 w : HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting N About Effects Natural For images preserving a wide tonal range where the highlight and shadow detail would otherwise be lost.
175 w : HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting N 5 Set [Continuous HDR]. Select either [ 1 shot only ] or [ Every shot ], then press < 0 >. With [ 1 shot only ], HDR shooting will be canceled automatically after the shooting ends. With [ Every shot ], HDR shooting continues until the setting in step 3 is set to [ Disable HDR ].
176 w : HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting N Using a tripod is recommended. For handheld shooting , using a fast shutter speed is recommended. HDR shooting of a moving subject is not recommended because the movement of the subject will appear as afterimag e s in the merged image.
177 Y ou can sho ot two to ni ne exposures t o be merged into one image. If you shoot multiple-exposure images w ith Live View shooting (p.197), you can see how the single expos ures merge while shooting. 1 Press the < b > button. 2 Select mul tiple exp osure.
178 P Multiple Exposures N 4 Set [Multi-expos ctrl]. Select the desired multiple-exposure control method, then press < 0 >. Additive The exposure of each singl e exposure i s added cumulati vely . Based o n the [ No. of exposures ], set a negative exposure compens ation.
179 P Multiple Exposures N 6 Set the images to be saved. T o save all the single exposures an d the merged multiple-exposure image, select [ All images ], then press < 0 >. T o save only the merged multiple- exposure image, select [ Result only ], then press < 0 >.
180 P Multiple Exposures N 9 Shoot subsequen t exposures. X When [ On:Func/Ctrl ] is set, the merged multiple-exposure image will be displayed. With Live View shooting, the multiple-exposure images merged so far will be displayed. By pressing the < B > button, you can display only the Live View image.
181 P Multiple Exposures N Y ou can select an image recorded in the card as the first sin gle exposure. The original of the selected image will remain intact. Y ou can only select 1 images. Y ou cannot select 41 / 61 or JPEG images. 1 Select [Select image for multi.
182 P Multiple Exposures N When [ On:Func/ctrl ] is set and you have not finished shooting the set number of exposures, you can press the < x > button to view the merged multiple-exposure image so far . Y ou can check how it looks and the exposure.
183 P Multiple Exposures N Are there any restrictions on the image-recording quality? All JPEG im age-recording qual ity settings can be selected. If 41 or 61 is set, the merged multiple-exp osure will be a 1 i mage. Can I merge images recorded in the card? With [ Select image for multi.
184 Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations (mirror shock) can also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups (macro photography). 1 Set [Mirror lockup] to [Enabl e].
185 When you use the self-timer or sh oot bulb exposur es and do not look through the viewfinder , stray light entering the viewfinder can cause the image to come out dark. T o prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.2 7) attached to the camera strap.
186 With Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately), you can shoot remotely up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 fe et from the camera. Y ou can ei ther shoot immediately or use a 2-sec. delay . Y ou can also use Remote Controller RC-1 and R C-5. 1 Focus the su bject.
187 6 Flash Photography This chapter explain s how to shoot with an EOS- dedicated, EX-series S peed lite (sold separately) or non- Canon flash unit and how to set flash functions o n the camera’s menu screen.
188 An EX-series S peedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography as easy as normal shooting. For detailed instructions, refer to the EX-series Speedlite’s instruction manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series S peedlites.
189 D Flash Photography With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set to A-TTL or T TL autoflash mode, the fla sh can be fired at full output only . Set the camera’s shooting mode to < a > (manual exposure) or < f > (aperture-priority AE) and adjust the apertur e setting before shooting.
190 D Flash Photography If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and malfunction may resul t. Do not connect to the camera’ s PC terminal any flash unit requiring 250 V or more.
191 With an EX-series S peedlite having compatible flash function settings, you can use the camera’s menu screen to set the S peedlite’s functions and Custom Functions. Attach the Sp eedlite to the camera an d turn on the Speedlite. For details on the S peedlite’s f unctions, refer to the Speedlite’ s instruction manual.
192 3 Setting the Flash N Y ou can set the flash-sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-priority AE ( f ) mode. : Auto The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/200 sec. to 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. High-speed sync is also possible.
193 3 Setting the Flash N On the screen, the settable functions and the display will differ depending on the Speedlite, curre nt flash mode, flash Custo m Function setting s, etc. For details on your S p eedlite’s flash functions, refer to the S peedlite’s instruction manual.
194 3 Setting the Flash N Wireless functions Wireless (multiple) flash shooting is possible with radio or optical transmission. For de tails on wireless flash, refer to the S peed lite’s instruction manual. Flash zoom (Flash coverage) With S peedlites havin g a zooming flash head, you can set the flash coverage.
195 3 Setting the Flash N Flash exposure compen sation The same setting as “Flash exposure compensation” on page 188 can be set. For details, refer to the S peedlite’s instruction manual. Flash exposure bracketing While the flash output is changed automatically , three shots are taken.
196 3 Setting the Flash N For details on the S peedlite’s Custom Functions, refer to the S peedlite’s instruction manual. 1 Se lect [Flash C.Fn settings]. Select [ Flash C.Fn settings ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the functions. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the number , then press < 0 >.
197 7 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Y ou can shoot while viewin g the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor . This is called “Live View shooting”. Live View shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to < A >.
198 1 Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to < A >. 2 Display the Live View image. Press the < 0 > button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor . The Live V i ew image w i ll closely refl ect the brig htnes s le vel of th e act ual i mage y ou capt ur e.
199 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Set [ z 4: Live View shoot. ] to [ Enable ]. In the < A > mode, it is displayed under [ z 2 ]. Battery Life with Live View Shooting The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 and CIP A (Camera & Imaging Produ cts Association) testing st andards.
200 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Each time you press the < B > button, the information display will change. About the Information Display ISO speed Possible shots Exposure level Aperture Shut.
201 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor The final image simulation reflects the effects of the Picture S tyle, white balance, etc., in the Live View image so you can see what the captured image will look like. During shooting, the Live View im age will automatically reflect the function settings listed below .
202 While the Live View image is displayed, if you press the < m >, < o >, < n >, < S >, or < b > button, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can tur n the < 6 > or < 5 > dial to set the respective shooting function.
203 Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here. The menu options under the [ z 4 ] tab are explained on pages 203-206. In the < A > mode, it is displayed under [ z 2 ]. The functions settable on this menu screen only apply during Live View shooting.
204 3 Menu Function Settings Aspect ratio N The image’s aspect ratio can be set to [ 3:2 ], [ 4:3 ], [ 16:9 ], or [ 1:1 ]. The area surrounding the Live View image is masked in black when the following aspect ratios are set: [ 4:3 ] [ 16:9 ] [ 1:1 ].
205 3 Menu Function Settings Exposure simulation N Exposure si mulation displ ays and simula tes how the bri ghtness of th e actual image ( e xposure) will look. • Enable ( g ) The displayed image brightness will be close to the actual brightness (exposure) of the re sulting image.
206 3 Menu Function Settings Silent L V shooti ng N • Mode 1 The shooting operation n oise is quieter than w ith normal shooting. Continuous shooting is also possible. If < o > is set, you can shoot at a maximum continuous shooting speed of approx.
207 The AF modes available are [ Live mode ], [ u Live mo de ] (face detection, p.208), and [ Quick mode ] ( p.212). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to < MF >, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.214). Select the AF mode.
208 Using AF to Focus 3 Focus the su bject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button half way . X When focus is achieved, the AF p oint will turn green and the beeper will sound. X If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange.
209 Using AF to Focus 2 Focus the sub ject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the < p > frame. X When focus is achieved, the AF p oint will turn green and the beeper will sound. X If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange.
210 Using AF to Focus AF operation Focusing will take slightly longer . Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again. The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation. If the light source changes while the Live View image is displayed, the screen may flicker and focusing may be difficult.
211 Using AF to Focus Shooting conditions that can make focusing difficult Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky a nd solid-color , flat surfaces. Subjects in low light. S tripes and other patterns where the re is contrast only in the horizontal direction.
212 Using AF to Focus The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode (p.70), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the target area quickly , the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.
213 Using AF to Focus 3 Select the AF point. The AF point selection will change in the direction you tilt the < 9 >. If you press < 9 > straight down, the center AF point (or center Zone) will be selected. Y ou can also use the < 6 > and < 5 > dials to se lect the A F point.
214 Y ou can magnify the image and focu s precisely with manual f ocus. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. T urn the lens fo cusing ring to focus roughly . 2 Move the magnifying fra me. Use < 9 > to move the magnifying frame to the position where you want to focus.
215 Live View Shooting Cautions Image Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (dots of ligh t, banding, etc.) may become noticeable. Shooting in high temperatures m ay cause noise and irregular colors in the image.
216 Live View Shooting Cautions Live View Image Under low- or bright-light condition s, the Live View image may not reflect the brightness of the captured image . If the light source within the image changes, the screen may flicker . If this happens, stop the Live View shootin g and resume shooting under the actual light source to be used.
217 8 Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to < k >. The movie recording format will be MOV . Cards that can record movie s When shooting movies, use a large-cap acity card with a fast writing/reading speed as shown in the t a ble.
218 When the shooting mode is set to < A >, < d >, or < F >, autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness. Exposure control will be the same for the t hree shooting modes. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < A >, < d >, or < F >.
219 k Shooting Movies When the shooting mode is < s >, you can manually set the shutter speed for movie shooting. The ISO speed and aperture will be set automatically to suit the brightness and obtain a standard exposure. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < s >.
220 k Shooting Movies When the shooting mode is < f >, you can manually set the aperture for movie shooting. The ISO speed and shutter speed w ill be set automatically to suit the bri ghtness and obtain a standard exposure. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < f >.
221 k Shooting Movies ISO speed in the A mode In the A mode, the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - 12800. ISO speed in the d , s , f , and F modes The ISO speed will be set automatically w ithin ISO 100 - 12800. Under [ z 2: ISO speed settings ] (p.
222 k Shooting Movies Notes for Autoexposure, Shutter-p riority AE, and Aperture-priority AE During movie shooting in the A , d , s , f or F mode, this camera supports the function that turns the S peedlite’s LED light auto matically in low-light conditions.
223 k Shooting Movies Y ou can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual expos ure to shoot movies is for advanced users. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < a >. 2 Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to < k >.
224 k Shooting Movies ISO speed during manual-expo sure shooting With [ Auto ] ( A ), the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - 12800. Y ou can set the ISO speed manually within ISO 100 - 12800 in 1/ 3- stop increments.
225 k Shooting Movies Each time you press the < B > button, the information display will change. * Applies to a single movie clip. Information Display Picture S tyle Recording movie AF point (Li.
226 k Shooting Movies Notes on Movie Shooting The camera cannot autof ocus continuously like a camcorder . During movie shooting, do not point th e lens toward the sun. The sun’ s heat can damage the camera’ s internal component s. Under [ 5 1: Record func+card/folder sel.
227 k Shooting Movies Notes on Movie Sho oting The final image simulation is a func tion that allows you to see the effects of the Picture S tyle, white balance, etc., on the image. During movie shooting, the image disp layed will automatically reflect the effect s of the settings listed below .
228 k Shooting Movies While shooting a movie, you can also take a still photo by pressing the shutter button completely . T aking still photos during m ovie shooting If you take a still photo during movie shooting, the movie will record a still moment lasting approx.
229 k Shooting Movies AEB cannot be used. Even if an external S peedlite is used, it will not fire. Continuous still ph oto shooting is possible during mo vie shooting.
230 If you press the < o >, < n >, < m >, < S >, or < b > button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you ca n turn the < 6 > or < 5 > dial to set the respective function.
231 With [ z 4: Movie rec. size ], you can set the movie’s image size, frame rate per second, and compression method. The frame rate switches automatically depending on the [ 5 3: Video system ] setting. In the < A > mode, these menu options are displayed under [ z 2 ].
232 3 Setting the Movie-Recording Size About Movies Exceeding 4 GB Even if you shoot a movie exceedi ng 4 GB, you can keep shooting without interruption. Approx. 30 sec. before the movie reaches the 4 GB file size, the elapsed shooting time or time c ode displayed in the movie-shooting image will start blinking.
233 3 Setting the Movie-Recording Size An increase of the camera’ s internal temperature may cause movie shooting to stop before t he maximum recording time shown in the preceding pa ge (p.241). Even if [ Record func. ] is set to [ Auto switch card ], the ca rd cannot be switched automatically duri ng movie shooting.
234 Y ou can shoot movies while recording sound with the built-in monaural microphone or a comme rcially-available stereo microphone. Y ou can also freely adjust the sound-recording level. Set the sound recording with [ z 4: Sound recording ]. In the < A > mode, this setting is displayed in [ z 2 ].
235 3 Setting the Sound Recording Using the micropho ne The built-in microphone records monaural sound. Stereo sound recording is possible by connec ting an exter nal stereo microphone (commercially-available) equipped wi th a miniature stereo p lug (3.
236 This functio n is convenient when you w ant to change the ISO speed, sound- recording lev el, etc., sile ntly while shooting a movie . When [ z 5: Silent Control ] is set to [ Enable h ], you can use the touch pad < h > on the inner ring of the Quick Control Dial.
237 The time code is a time reference recorded automatically to synchronize the video and audio during movie shooting. It is recorded at all times in the following units: hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. It is mainly used during movie editing. Set the time code with [ z 5: Time code ].
238 3 Setting the Time Code Y ou can select what to display on the movie playback screen. [ Rec time ] : Displays the recording time and playback time dur ing movie playback. [ Tim e c od e ] : Displays the time code d uring movie playback. If the frame rate setting is 5 (25.
239 [ z 4] Menu When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to < k >, the [ z 4 ] and [ z 5 ] tabs dedicated to movie shooting will be displayed. The menu options are as follows. In the < A > mode, [ z 2 ] and [ z 3 ] will be displayed.
240 3 Menu Function Settings Silent L V shooti ng N This function applies to still photo shooting. For details, see page 206. Metering timer N Y ou can change how long the exposure setting is d isplayed (AE lock time). [ z 5] Menu Tim e c od e Y ou can set the time code.
241 Movie Shooting Caution s White < s > and Red < E > Internal T emperature W arning Icons If the camera’ s internal temperature increases due t o prolonged movie shooting or a high ambient temperature, a white icon < s > will appear .
242 Movie Shooting Caution s Recording and Image Quality If you use a card having a slow writing speed, a five- level indicator may appear on the right of the screen during movie shooting. It indicate s how much data has not yet been written to the ca rd (rema ining c apacity of the inte rnal buffer memory).
243 9 Image Playback This chapter explains ho w to play back and erase photos and movies, how to display them on a TV screen, and other playback-re lated functions. About images taken with another camera The camera may not be able to properly display imag es captured with a differen t camera or edited with a computer or whose file name was changed.
244 1 Play back the image. Press the < x > button. X The last captured image or last image viewed will appear . 2 Select an image. T o play back images starting with the last image, turn the < 5 > dial counterclockwise. T o play back images starting with the first captured image, turn the dial clockwise.
245 x Image Playback 3 Exit the image playback. Press the < x > button to exit the image playback and return to shooting-ready state. In single-image display and two-image display (p.253) display , you can overlay the grid on the image playback.
246 * When you shoot in RA W+JPEG image quality , the RAW i mage file size will be displayed. * During flash photography witho ut flash exposure compensation, < 0 > will be displayed. * < w > and the dynamic range adjustment amount will be displayed for i mages taken in the HDR mode.
247 B : Shooting Information Display About the Highlight Alert When [ 3 3: Highlight alert ] is set to [ Enable ], ove rexposed highlight areas will blink. T o obtain more image detail in the overexposed areas, set the exposur e compensation to a negative amount and shoot again.
248 B : Shooting Information Display About the Histogram The brightness histogram shows the exp osure level distribution and overall brightness. The RGB hist ogram is for checking the color saturation and gradation. The disp lay can be switched with [ 3 3: Histogram disp ].
249 Y ou can search for images quickly wi th the inde x display showing four or nine images on one scre en. 1 Press the < u > button. During image playback, press the < u > button. X [ 6 u ] will be displayed on the low er right of the screen.
250 x Searching for Images Quickly With the single image display , you can turn the < 6 > dial to jump through the images forward or back according to the jump method set. 1 Select [Image jump w/ 6 ]. Under the [ 3 2 ] tab, select [ Image jump w/ 6 ], then press < 0 >.
251 Y ou can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor . 1 Magnify the image. The image can be magni fied dur ing image playback (single- image displ ay), during i mage review afte r image capture, a nd from shooti ng-ready s tate.
252 u Magnified View Under the [ 3 3 ] tab, when you select [ Magnificatn (apx) ] , you can set the starting magnification and initial position for the magnified view . 1x (no magnification) The image will not be magnified. The magnified view will start with the single-image display .
253 Y ou can compare two images side by side on the LCD monitor . 1 Set the two-image display . During image playback, press the < m > button. X T wo images will be displayed. The currently-selected image will be highlighted in a blue frame. 2 Select the images to be compared.
254 Y ou can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. 1 Select [Rotate image]. Under the [ 3 1 ] tab, select [ Rotate image ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select an image. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the image to be rotated. Y ou can also select an image on the index display (p.
255 Y ou can rate images and movies wi th one of five rating marks: l / m / n / o / p . This function is called rating. 1 Select an image or movie. During image playback, turn the < 5 > dial to select an image or m ovie to be rated. Y ou can also select an image or movie on the index display (p.
256 Setting Ratings 2 Select an image or movie. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the image or movie to be rated. If you press the < u > button and turn the < 6 > dial counterclockwise, you can select an image or movie from a three-image display .
257 During playb ack, you can pr ess the < Q > button to set the following: [ K : Protect images ], [ b : Rotate image], [ 9 : Rating ], [ R : RAW image processing (RAW images only)], [ S : Resize (JPEG im age only)], [ : Highlight alert ], [ :AF point display ], [ e : Image jump w/ 6 ].
258 Q Quick Control During Playback T o rotate an im age, set [ 5 1: Auto rot ate ] t o [ On z D ]. If [ 5 1: Auto rotate ] is set to [ On D ] or [ Off ], the [ b Rotate image ] setting will be recorded to the image, but the camera will not rotate the image for display .
259 Y ou can play back movies in the following t hree ways: Use the provided A V cable or an HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a TV set.
260 k Enjoying Movies The movie files recorded on the card can be transferred to a personal computer and played with ImageBrowser EX. Playback and Editing with a Personal Computer (p.390) T o have the movie play back smoothly on a personal computer , use a high-performance pe rsonal computer .
261 1 Play back the image. Press the < x > button to display images. 2 Select a m ovie. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the movie to be played. With the single-image display , the < 1s > icon displayed on the upper left indicates a movie.
262 k Playing Movies Function Playback Description 2 Exit Returns to the single- image display . 7 Play Pressing < 0 > toggles between pla y and stop. 8 Slow motion Adjust the slow motion speed by turning the < 5 > dial. The slow-motion speed is indicated on the upper right .
263 Y ou can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in 1-sec. increments. 1 On the movie p layback screen , select [ X ]. X The movie editing panel will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2 Specify the p ar t to be edited out. Select either [ U ] (Cut beginning) or [ V ] (Cut end), then press < 0 >.
264 X Editing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes 4 Save the movie. Select [ W ], then press < 0 >. X The save screen will appear . T o save it as a new movie, select [ New file ]. T o save it and overwrite the original movie file, select [ Overwrite ].
265 Y ou can play back the images on the card as an automatic slide show . 1 Select [Slide show]. Under the [ 3 2 ] tab, select [ Slide show ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the images to be played. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the desired option, then press < 0 >.
266 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 3 Set the play time and repeat option. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Set up ], then press < 0 >. For still photos, set the [ Display time ] and [ Repeat ] options, then press the < M > button.
267 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 4 St art the slide show. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Start ], then press < 0 >. X After [ Loading image... ] is displayed, the slide show will start. 5 Quit the slide show. T o quit the slide show and return to the setting screen, press the < M > button.
268 Y ou can view the still ph otos and movies on a TV set. HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is required. 1 Connect the HDMI cable to the camera. With the plug’s < d HDMI MINI > logo facing the front of the camera , insert it into the < D > terminal.
269 Viewing the Images on TV 5 Press the < x > button. X The image will appear on the TV screen. (Nothing will be displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor .) The images will automatically be displayed at the TV’s optimum resolution. By pressing the < B > button, you can change the display format.
270 Viewing the Images on TV 2 Connect the camera to a TV set. Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to the TV . X The TV’s in put will s witch aut oma tically to the HDMI port conn ected t o the camera. 3 Press the came ra’ s < x > button.
271 Viewing the Images on TV 1 Connect the provided A V cable to the camera. With the plug’s < Canon > logo facing the back of the camera, insert it into the < q > terminal. 2 Connect the A V cable to the TV set. Connect the A V cable to the TV’s video IN terminal and audio IN terminal.
272 Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally . 1 Select [Protect images]. Under the [ 3 1 ] tab, select [ Protect images ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Select images]. Select [ Select images ], then press < 0 >. X The images will be displayed.
273 K Protecting Images Y ou can protect all the images in a folder or on a card at one time. Under [ 3 1: Protect images ], when you select [ All images in folder ] or [ All images on card ], all the images in the folder or on a card will be protected.
274 The images recorded on one card can be copied to the other card. 1 Select [Image copy]. Under the [ 3 1 ] tab, select [ Image copy ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Sel.Image]. Check the copy source and target card’s capacity . T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Sel.
275 a Copying Images 4 Select the image s to be copied. T urn the < 5 > dial to select an image to be copied, then press < 0 >. X The < X > icon will appear on the upper left of the screen. If you press the < u > button and turn the < 6 > dial counterclockwise, you can select an image from a three- image display .
276 a Copying Images 8 Select [ OK]. Check the copy source and target card’s information. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ OK ], then press < 0 >. X The copying will start and the progress will be displayed. When the copying is completed, the result will be di splayed.
277 Y ou can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.272) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it canno t be recovered. Make sure you no longer need th e image before erasing it. T o prevent important images from being erased accidentally , prot ect them.
278 L Erasing Images 2 Select [Sele ct and erase images]. Select [ Select and erase images ], then press < 0 >. X The images will be displayed. If you press the < u > button and tu rn the < 6 > dial count erclockwi se, you can select an image fr om a three-image display .
279 The LCD monitor ’s brightness is adj usted automatically for optimum viewing. Y ou can set the automatic adjustment’s brightness level (brighter or darker) or adjust the brig htness manually . 1 Select [L CD brightness]. Under the [ 5 2 ] tab, select [ LCD bright ness ], then press < 0 >.
280 Changing Image Playback Settings V ertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and on the personal computer instead of horizontally . The setting of this feature can be changed. 1 Select [Auto rot ate].
281 10 Post-Processing Images Y o u can process RA W images with the camera or resize (shrink) JPEG images. A M icon at the upper right of a page title indicates that the function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to < d / s / f / a / F >. * The function cannot be used in the < A > mode.
282 Y ou can process 1 images with the camera and save them as JPEG images. While the RAW image it self do es not change, you can process the RAW image according to different conditions to create any number of JPEG images from it. Note that 41 and 61 images cannot be processed with the camera.
283 R Processing RAW Images with the Camera N Displaying the setting screen Press < 0 > t o display the setting screen. Turn the < 5 > or < 6 > dial to change the setting. T o return to the screen in step 3, press < 0 >. 4 Save the image.
284 R Processing RAW Images with the Camera N Brightness adjustment Y ou can adjust the image brightness up to ±1 stop in 1/3-stop increments. The displayed image will reflect the setting’s effect. White balance (p.137) Y ou can select the white balance.
285 R Processing RAW Images with the Camera N Color space (p.158) Y ou can select either sRGB or Adobe RGB. Sin ce the camera’s LCD monitor is not compatible with Adobe RGB, the image will not look very different when either color space is set. Peripheral illumination correction (p.
286 R Processing RAW Images with the Camera N Chromatic aberration correctio n When [ Enable ] is set, the lens’ chromatic aberrations ( color fringing along the subject’s outline) can be corrected. If [ Enable ] is set, the corrected image will be displayed.
287 Y ou can resize an image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only w ith JPEG 3 / 4 / a / b images. JPEG c and RA W images cannot be resized. 1 Select [R esize]. Under the [ 3 2 ] tab, select [ Resize ], then press < 0 >.
288 S Resize Resize Options Accordin g to Original Image Size The image size displayed in step 3 on the preceding page, such as [ **M ****x**** ], has a 3:2 aspect ratio. The image size according to aspect ratios is shown in the table below . The asterisked image-recordin g qualit y figures do not exactly match the aspect ratio.
289 11 Sensor Cleaning The camera has a Self Cleaning Se nsor Unit attached to the image sensor ’s front layer (low-pass filter) to shake off dust automatically . The Dust Delete Data can also be appended to the image so that the dust spots remaining can be erased automatically by Digital Photo Professional (pro vided software , p.
290 Whenever you set the power switch to < 1 > or < 2 >, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to aut omatically sh ake off the dust on the front of the sensor . N ormally , you need not pay attention to this operation. However , you can choose to perfor m sensor cleaning at a ny time, or disable it.
291 Normally , the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that may be visible on captured images. Ho wever , in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image for erasing the dust spots later . The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (provided software , p.
292 3 Appending Dust Delete Data N 3 Photogra ph a solid-wh ite object. At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm (0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft.), fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. X The pictu r e will be t aken in aperture- priori ty AE mode at a n apertur e of f/ 22.
293 Dust that could not be removed by the auto matic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a blower , etc. Befo re cleaning the sensor , detach the lens from the camera. The surface of the image sensor is e xtremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned d irectly , havin g it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
294 3 Manual Sensor Cleaning N While cleaning the sensor , never do any of the following. Doing any of the following will cut off the po wer and close the shutter . The shutter curtains and image sensor may then get damaged. • Setting the power switch to < 2 >.
295 12 Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer Printing (p.298) Y ou can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images on the ca rd. The camera is compatible with “ w PictBridge” which is the standard for direct printing.
296 The direct printing proced ure can be performed entirely with th e camera while you look at the LCD monitor . 1 Set the camera’ s power switch to < 2 >. 2 Set up the printer . For details, refer to the printer ’s instruction manual. 3 Connecting the camera to the printer .
297 Preparing to Print 6 Play back the image. Press the < x > button. X The image will appear , and the < w > icon will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer . w PictBridge Movies cannot be printed.
298 The screen display and setting o ptions will differ depending on the printe r . Some settings may not be available. For details, refer to the printer ’s instruction manual. 1 Select the im age to be printed. Check that the < w > icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor .
299 w Printing Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer , then press < 0 >. X The paper type screen will appear . Select the type of the paper loaded in the printer , then press < 0 >. X The page layout screen will appear . Select the page layout, then press < 0 >.
300 w Printi ng 4 Set the printing effects. Set if necessary . If you do not need to set any printing effects, go to step 5. What is displayed on the screen differs depending on the printer . Select the option, then press < 0 >. Select the desired printing effect, then press < 0 >.
301 w Printing 5 Set the date and file number imprinting. Set if necessary . Select < I >, then press < 0 >. Set as desired, then press < 0 >. 6 Set the number of copies. Set if necessary . Select < R >, then press < 0 >.
302 w Printi ng In step 4 on page 300, select the printing effect. When the < e > icon is displayed brightly next to < z >, you can press the < B > button. Y ou can then adjust the printing effect. What can be adjusted or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4.
303 w Printing Y ou can crop the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed. Set the trimming right befo re printing. If you set the trimming and then set the print settings, you may have to set the trimming again before printing.
304 w Printi ng Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area may not be pr inted as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the pict ure will look in the pri nt. While trimming the image, look at t he camera’s LCD monitor .
305 Y ou can set the print type, date imprinting, an d file number imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-o rdered images. (They cannot be set indivi dually for each image .) 1 Select [Pri nt order]. Under the [ 3 1 ] tab, select [ Print order ], then press < 0 >.
306 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 4 Exit the setting. Press the < M > button. X The print order screen will reappear. Next, select [ Sel.Image ], [ By n ], or [ All image ] to order the images to be printed. Print typ e K S tandard Prints one image on one sheet.
307 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Sel.Image Select and order images one by one. If you press the < u > button and turn the < 6 > dial countercloc kwise, you can select an image from a three-image display . T o return to the single-image display , turn the < 6 > dial clockwise.
308 With a PictBridge printer , you can easily print images with DPOF . 1 Prepare to print. See page 296. Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer” procedure up to step 5. 2 Under the [ 3 1] tab, select [Print order]. 3 Select [Print]. [ Print ] will be displayed only if th e camera is connected to a printer and printing is possible.
309 Y ou can connect the camera to a personal computer and operate the camera to transfer images on the card to the persona l computer . T his is called direct image transfer . The direct image transfer can b e performed with the ca mera while you look at the LCD monitor .
310 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer 3 Set the camera’ s power switch to < 1 >. When the personal computer displays a screen to select the program, select [ EOS Utility ]. X The EOS Utility screen will appear on the personal computer .
311 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Sel.Image 1 Select [I mage transfer]. Under the [ 3 2 ] tab, select [ Image transfer ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [I mage sel./tr ansfer]. Select [ Image sel./transfer ], then press < 0 >. 3 Select [Se l.
312 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer 5 T ransfer the ima ge. On the computer screen, check that EOS Utility’s top screen is displayed. Select [ Direct transfer ], then pre ss < 0 >. On the confirmation screen, select [ OK ] and the images will be transferred to the personal computer.
313 13 Customizing the Camera Y o u can customize various came ra features to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Also, the current camera se ttings can be saved under the Mode Dial’s < w >, < x >, and < y > positions.
314 Selecting [ 8 4: Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn) ] will clear all the Custom Function settings. 3 Custom Functions N C.Fn1: Exposure A LV Shooting k Movie Shooting Exposure level increments p.315 k k ISO speed setting increment s k In a Bracketing aut o cancel k (S till photo, with WB bracketing set) Bracketing se quence p.
315 Under the [ 8 ] tab, you can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking pref erences. Any settings different from the default will be displayed in blue.
316 3 Custom Function Settings N Bracketing sequence The AEB shootin g sequence an d white balance b racketing se quence can be changed. 0-+: 0, -, + -0+: -, 0, + +0-: +, 0, - Number of bracketed shot s The number of sh ots taken with AEB and white ba lance bracke ting can be changed from th e usual 3 sho ts to 2, 5, or 7 shots.
317 3 Custom Function Settings N Safety shift OFF: Disable Tv/Av: Shutter speed/Aperture This takes effect in the shutte r-priority AE ( s ) and aperture-prio rity AE ( f ) modes.
318 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn2: Display/Operation Wa r n i n g s z in viewfinder When any of the follo wing funct ions are set, the < h > icon can be displayed on the viewfind er ’s bottom right ( p.
319 3 Custom Function Settings N Dial direction during Tv/Av Normal Reverse di rection The dial’s turning d irection fo r setting t he shutter spe ed and apertur e can be reverse d. In the < a > shooting mode, th e turning dir ection of the < 6 > and < 5 > dial will be re versed.
320 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn3: Others Add croppi ng information If you set crop ping inform ation, ve rtical lines for the aspe ct ratio you have set will appe ar on the Live View image. Y ou can then compose the shot as if you were shoo ting with a med ium- or large- format camera (6x6 cm, 4x5 inch, etc .
321 Y ou can assign frequently-used functions to camera buttons or dials according to your preferences. 1 Select [ 8 2: Custom Controls]. Under the [ 8 2 ] tab, select [ Custom Controls ], then press < 0 >. X The Custom Controls screen will appear .
322 8 2: Custom Controls Assignable Function s to Camera Controls Function Page Metering and AF start 324 k k * 1 k * 1 AF stop 325 kk Switch to registere d AF function ONE SHOT z AI SERVO Switch to r.
323 8 2: Custom Controls * The AF stop button ( ) is provided only on super telephot o IS lenses. * k kk k * 2 k * 2 k k k * 3 k * 3 k k * 4 kkk k k k k k k k kk k k k * 5 k * 5 k * 5 k * 5 k k k k k .
324 8 2: Custom Controls When you press the button assigned to this function, metering and AF are executed. *1: If you assign the [ Metering and AF start ] function to the < p > and < A > buttons and add the function to switch to the registered AF point, you can in stantly switch to the registered AF point.
325 8 2: Custom Controls The AF will stop while you hold down the button assigned to this function. Convenient when you want to lock the focus during AI Servo AF . After setting AF area selection mode (p.72), Tracking sensitivity (p.90), Acceleration/deceleration tracking (p .
326 8 2: Custom Controls During metering, when you press the button assigne d to this function, the camera will switch to the AF point registered on page 324. *3: In step 3 on page 321, when you press the < B > button, you can select [ Switch only when btn is held ] or [ Switch each time btn is pressed ].
327 8 2: Custom Controls During flash photography , pressing t he button assigned to this function will fire a preflash and record the requir ed flash output (FE lock). Y ou can set the ISO speed by holding down < 0 > and turning the < 6 > dial.
328 8 2: Custom Controls When you press the button assigned to this function, you can switch to the image-recording quality set here. While the camer a switches the image-recording quality , the image-re cording quality will blink on the LCD panel.
329 8 2: Custom Controls When you press the depth -of-field preview button, the aperture w ill stop down and you can check the depth of field (p.165). With the lens’ IS switch set to < 1 >, the lens’ Image S tabilizer operates when you press the button assigned to this function.
330 8 2: Custom Controls Pressi ng < 0 > will display the menu on the LCD monitor. Pressi ng < 0 > will play back images. Press < 0 > to magnify the images recorded on the card.
331 Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options an d Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently . 1 Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [ 9 ] tab, select [ My Menu settings ], then pre ss < 0 >. 2 Select [Register to My Menu].
332 Y ou can register current camera se ttings, such as the shooting mode, menu functions, and Custom Functi on settings, as Custom sh ooting modes under the Mode Dia l’s < w >, < x >, and < y > positions. 1 Select [Custom shooting mode (C1-C3)].
333 w Register Custom Shooting Modes N Shooting f unctions Shooting mode + exposure setting, ISO speed, AF mode, AF area selection mode, AF point, Metering mode, Drive mode, Exposure compensation amou.
334 w Register Custom Shooting Modes N [ x 2 ] Slide show , Image jump with 6 [ x 3 ] Highlight alert, AF point di sp., Playback grid, H istogram display , Movie play cou nt, Magnificatn (approx.
335 14 Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc..
336 When you press the < B > button while the camera is ready to shoot, you can display [ Displays camera settin gs ], [ Electronic level ] (p.60), and [ Displays shooting function s ] (p.337). Under t he [ 5 3 ] tab, [ z button display options ] enables you to select the options displayed when the < B > button is pressed.
337 B Button Functions Pressi ng the < Q > button enables Quick Control of the shooting settings (p.49). If you press the < m >, < o >, < n >, or < S > button, the respective setting screen will appear on the LCD mo nitor and you can turn the < 6 > or < 5 > dial to set the function.
338 Y ou can check the battery’s condition on the LCD monitor . Each Battery Pack LP-E6 has a unique serial num ber , and you can re gister multiple battery packs to the camera. When you use this feature, you can check the registered battery pack’s remaining capacity and operation history .
339 3 Checking the Battery Information Y ou can register up to six LP-E6 battery packs to the camera. T o register multiple battery packs to the camera, do the procedure below for each battery pack. 1 Press the < B > button. With the battery info.
340 3 Checking the Battery Information Affixing a serial number label onto all the registered Battery Pack LP- E6’s makes it convenient. 1 Write the serial number on a label. Write the serial number displayed on the battery history screen on a commercially-available label approx.
341 3 Checking the Battery Information Y ou can check the remaining capacity of any battery pack (even when not installed) and also when it was last used. Look for the serial number . Refer to the battery’s serial number label and look for the battery’s serial number on the battery history screen.
342 With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sol d separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about th e remaining battery level. 1 Connect the DC Co upler ’s pl ug. Connect the DC Coupler ’s plug to the AC Adapter ’s socket.
343 The date/time (backup) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. Its service life is approx. 5 years. If the date/time is reset when camera is turned on, follow the procedure below to replace the backup battery with a new CR1616 lithium battery .
344 With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured im ages to a person al computer or upload them to an online service via a wireless LAN.
345 Using Eye-Fi Cards 5 Check the [Access point SSID:]. Check that an access point is displayed for [ Access point SSID : ]. Y ou can also check the Eye-Fi card’s MAC address and firmware version. Press the < M > button to exit the menu. 6 T ake the pictu re.
346 o : Set automati cally k : User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled *1: The z icon indicates still photo shooting in the movie shooting mode. *2: If used during movie shooting, it will switch t o d .
347 Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode *3: In the < a > mode with Auto ISO, you can set a fixed ISO speed. *4: Works only before t he start of movie shooting.
348 z : Shooting 1 ( Red) Page Menu Settings For Viewfinde r Shooting and Live Vie w Shooting Image quality 1 / 41 / 61 11 9 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 7 a / 8 a / b / c Image review Off / 2 sec.
349 Menu Settings z : Shooting 2 (Red) Page * During movie shooting, [ Expo.comp./AEB ] will be [ Exposure comp. ]. z : Shooting 3 (Red) * For movie shooting, [ Multiple exposure ] and [ HDR Mode ] cannot be selected (grayed out).
350 Menu Settings z : Shooting 4* (R ed) P age * In the < A > mode, these menu options are displayed under [ z 2 ]. 2 : AF1 (Purple) 2 : AF2 (Purple) Live View shooting E nable / Disable 203 AF .
351 Menu Settings 2 : AF3 (Purple) Page 2 : AF4 (Purple) 2 : AF5 (Purple) USM lens electronic MF Enable af ter One-Shot AF / Disa ble after One- Shot AF / Disable in AF mode 96 AF-assist beam firing E.
352 Menu Settings 3 : Playback 1 (Blue) Page 3 : Playback 2 (Blue) 3 : Playback 3 (Blue) * The setting is linked to the [ Time code ]’s [ Movie play count ] under the [ z 5 (Movie) ] tab .
353 Menu Settings 5 : Set-up 1 (Y ellow ) Page 5 : Set-up 2 (Y ellow ) * If [ GPS d evice set ting ] is not displayed, update the camera firmware. Record function+card/ folder sel ection [ Record func.
354 Menu Settings 5 : Set-up 3 (Y ellow ) Page 5 : Set-up 4 (Y ellow ) 8 : Custom Funct ions (Orange) 9 : My Menu (Green) Video system NTSC / P AL 231 271 Battery info.
355 Menu Settings z : Shooting 4* 1 (Movie) (Red) Page *1: In the < A > mode, these menu options are displayed und er [ z 2 ]. *2: In the < A > mode, it will be [ Sound recording ]: [ On/Off ]. z : Shooting 5* 1 (Movie) (Red) *1: In the < A > mode, these menu options are displayed und er [ z 3 ].
356 System Map Date / time CR1616 lithium battery Wide Strap EW-EOS5DMKIII Bundled Accessories Battery Pack LP-E6 Battery Grip BG-E11 Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E Hand Strap E2 ST -E2 270EX II 320E.
357 System Map Headphones GPS Receiver GP-E2 CF card SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card Card reader Ethernet port USB port Wireless LAN adapter EF lenses Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 Wireless Controller LC-5 PictBridge-compatible printer TV/Video Wireless LAN access point External microphone Stereo A V Cable A VC-DC400ST (1.
358 If a problem occurs with the camera, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this T roubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center . If the batt ery’s remaining capacity (p.338) is 94% o r higher , the battery will not be rech arged.
359 Troubleshooting Guide If the power is turned off while an image is being reco rded to the card , the access lamp will rema in on/continue to blink for a few second s. When the image re cording is co mpleted, th e power will turn off automatically .
360 Troubleshooting Guide The camera cann ot be used with EF -S lenses (p. 39). Install a recharged batter y pack in the ca mera (p.28). The card i s not pr operly ins erted (p. 31). If you are u sing an SD ca rd, slide t he card’s write- protect sw itch to the Write/Erase setti ng (p.
361 Troubleshooting Guide Set the len s focus mod e switch to < AF > (p.39). T o prevent camera sha ke, press the shutt e r button gently (p.4 3, 44). If the lens has an Image S tabiliz er , set the IS s w itch to < 1 > (p.42). In low ligh t, the shutt er speed may become slo w.
362 Troubleshooting Guide If you shoot something tha t has fine detail (such as a field of gr ass), the file size will be larg er and the actual maximum burst may be lowe r than the numbe r mentioned on page 121.
363 Troubleshooting Guide If you shoot at night when the ba ckground is dark, the shutter speed becomes slow a u tomatically (slow-s ync shooting) so that both the sub ject and background are properly exposed. T o prevent a slow shutter speed, under [ z 1: External Speedli te control ], set [ Flash sync.
364 Troubleshooting Guide It indicate s that the camera ’s internal tempera ture is high. If the white < > icon displa yed, the still photo’s im age quality may deteriorate . If the red < E > icon is display ed, it indicates that the Live View or movie shooting wi ll soon be termi nated automa tically (p.
365 Troubleshooting Guide If you shoot a movi e when [ Maximum: 25600 ] is set with [ ISO speed range ] and ISO spe ed is set to ISO 16 000/20000/ 25600, the ISO speed wil l switch to ISO12800 (d uring movie shooting with manual exposure). Even if you swit ch back to sti ll photo shoot ing, the ISO speed will no t revert to t he original set ting.
366 Troubleshooting Guide T o shoot still ph otos during mov ie shooting , using a CF card compatible with UDMA transfer ra tes is recommen ded. Setting a l ower image quality fo r still photos and s hooting fewer continuous still photos c an also resol ve the problem.
367 Troubleshooting Guide With [ 5 1: File name ], select the camera’s unique file name or the f ile name registe red under User s etting 1 (p.15 2). If the card alr eady contains rec orded images, the image number may not start from 000 1 (p.154). The correct d ate and time has not been set (p.
368 Troubleshooting Guide [ Eye-Fi settings ] will appear only whe n an Eye-Fi ca rd is insert ed into the camera. If the Eye-Fi card ha s a write-pro tect switch set to the LOCK positio n, you will not be able to check t he card’s connection status or disable Ey e-Fi card tra nsmission (p .
369 Troubleshooting Guide Use the stere o A V cable that came wi th the camera ( p.271). Make sure th e stereo A V ca ble or HDMI cabl e’s plug is ins erted all the way in (p.268 , 271). Set the video OUT sy stem (NTSC/P AL) to the same video sy stem as the TV se t (p.
370 Troubleshooting Guide If you sele cted [ Clean now f ], the shutter will make a noise, but no picture i s taken (p.2 90). If you repeate dly turn the po wer switch < 1 > and < 2 > at a short interval, th e < f > icon may not be displayed ( p.
371 If there is a problem with the ca mera, an error message will appear . Follow the on- screen instructions. * If the error still pers ists, write dow n the error number and contact your nearest Canon Service Center . Error Codes No. Error Message & Solution 01 Communications between the camera and lens is faulty .
372 •T y p e T ype: Digital, single-l ens reflex, AF/AE camera Recording media: CF card (T ype I, UDMA mode 7-comp atible), SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDX C memory card Image sensor size: Approx.
373 Specifications Noise reduction: Applicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shot s Automatic image brightness correction: Auto Lighting Optimizer Highlight tone pr iority: Provided Lens aberra.
374 Specifications AF fine adjustment: AF Microadjustment (All lenses by same amount or Adjust by lens) AF-assist beam: Emitted by the EOS-dedicated external S peedlite • Expos ure Control Metering modes: 63-zone TTL full-aperture mete ring Evaluative metering (linke d to all AF points) Partial metering (appro x.
375 Specifications •S h u t t e r T ype: Electronically-controlled, focal -plane shutter Shutter speeds: 1/8000 sec. to 1/60 sec. (Scene Intell igent Auto mode), X-sync at 1/20 0 sec. * With a wide-angle lens, t he shutter speed may be 1/60 sec. or slow er.
376 Specifications • Live Vi ew Shoot ing Aspect ratio sett ings: 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 Focus modes: Live mode, Face detection Live mode (contrast detection), Quick mode (p hase-difference detection), Manual focusi ng (Approx.
377 Specifications Metering range: EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C /73°F with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM len s, ISO 100) Exposure control: 1. Autoexposure, 2. Shutter-p riority AE, 3. Aperture- priority AE, 4. Manual exposure * With 1, 2, and 3, exposure compensat ion and AE lock are possible (except in Scene Intelligent Auto mode).
378 Specifications Image r otate: Possibl e Ratings: Provided Movie playback: Enabled (LCD monitor , video/audio OUT , HDMI OUT), built-in speaker Slide show: All images, by date, b y folder , movies,.
379 Specifications Wireless remote control : Remote Controller RC-6 Eye-Fi card: Compatible •P o w e r Battery: Bat tery Pack LP- E6 (Quanti ty 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6. * With Battery Grip BG-E1 1 attached, size-AA/ LR6 batteries can be used.
380 Specifications • Battery Char ger LC-E6 Compatible battery: Battery Pack LP-E6 Recharging time: Approx. 2 hr . 30 min. Rated input: 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated output: 8.4 V DC / 1.2 A Working temperat ure range: 5°C - 40°C / 41°F - 104°F Working humidity: 85% or less Dimensions (W x H x D):Approx.
381 Specifications All the data above is based on Canon’ s testing stand ards and CIP A (Camera & Imaging Product s Association) testing standards and guidelines. Dimensions, maximum di ameter, length an d weight listed above are based on CIP A Guidelines (except weight for camera bod y only).
382 Use of genuine Canon accessorie s is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when u s ed with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liabl e for any damage to this product and/or acciden ts such as fire, etc., cause d by the malfunction of non- genuine Canon accessories (e.
383 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equip ment properly to prevent injury , death, and material damage . Preventing Serious Injury or Death • T o prevent fire, excessive heat, ch.
384 • If you dro p the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock. • Do not disass emble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock.
385 European Union (and EEA) only . These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your househ old waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/ 96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/ or your national laws implementing those Directives.
386 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains important safet y and operating instructio ns for Battery Charger LC-E6 & LC-E6E. 2. Before using the charger , read all in structions and caution ary remarks on (1) the charger , (2) the battery p ack, and (3) the product using the battery pack .
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389 15 Software Start Guide This chapter give s an overview of the software on the EOS Solution Disk (CD-ROM) provided with the camera and explains how to install the software on a personal computer . It also explains how to view the PDF files on the EOS Software Instructio n Manuals Disk (CD-ROM).
390 Software S tart Guide EOS Solution Disk This disk contains various so ftware for EOS camera s. Communication Software for the Camera and Computer Y ou can down load images (still photos /movies) you have shot wit h the camera to yo ur computer . Y ou can set the various se ttings of th e camera from you r computer.
391 Software St ar t Guide Compatible OS 1 Check that the camera is not conne cted to your computer . 2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD). 3 Select your geographic area, country and language. 4 Click [Easy Inst allatio n] to start installation. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation procedure.
392 Software S tart Guide Compatible OS 1 Check that the camera is not conne cted to your computer . 2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD). On your computer ’s desktop, double-click and open the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click [Cano n EOS Digital Installer].
393 Software S tart Guide [ WINDOWS ] EOS Software Instruction Manuals Dis k Copy the PDF In struction Manuals contain ed on the disk to your comput er. 1 Insert the EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk (CD) into the CD-ROM drive of your computer . 2 Open the disk.
394 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay ......... ........ 113 1280x720 ... .......... ................ ......... 231 1920x1080 ............. ......... .............. 231 4- or 9-image index display..... . ..... 249 61-point automatic selection AF ............. .
395 Index Camera shake ............ ............. ..4 2, 43 Card ...... ............. .......... ....... 15, 3 1, 53 Card reminder .......... ............. ...... 32 Format ........ ............. ............. ...... 53 Low-level forma t . ...........
396 Index First-curtain synchr onization . ........ 194 Flash (S peedlite) Custom Functio ns ............ ........ 19 6 External S peedlite .................... 188 FE lock ................ ............. ........ 188 Flash contro l ............. .....
397 Index Image-re cording quality ................ 119 Index display . ............. ............. ...... 249 INFO. button . ........200, 225, 244, 3 36 IPB .......... ........... ............. .......... .... 231 ISO speed ..... .......... ...... 124, 221 , 224 Automatic se tting (Auto) .
398 Index Metering time r ..... .......... ........ 20 6, 240 MF (Manual focusing) ........... 111, 214 M-Fn ..................... ............. ..... 7 3, 323 Microadjust ment ........ .............. ..... 104 Microphon e ......... .......... .......
399 Index Power Auto pow er off .................... ........ 5 5 Battery c heck ......... ............. 35, 338 Battery info ............ ............. ...... 338 Household p ower... .......... ......... 342 Possible sh ots . ........... 35, 121, 19 9 Recharge .
400 Index Silent shooting Continuous sh ooting ............ ..... 112 Silent L V sh ooting ..... ........ 206, 240 Single shooting ......................... 112 Single image display ............. ........ 24 4 Single shoo ting ..... ............. ....
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CEL-SS5MA210 © CANON INC. 2012 PRINTED IN THE EU This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of January 2012. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Canon 5D Mark III è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Canon 5D Mark III - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Canon 5D Mark III imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Canon 5D Mark III ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Canon 5D Mark III, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Canon 5D Mark III.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Canon 5D Mark III. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Canon 5D Mark III insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
