Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual.
Page 2: Introduction
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Page 3: Item Check List
Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Camera (with body cap) Wide Strap EW-EOS5DMKIII EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software) * Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a power cord.) Attach Eyecup Eg to the viewfinder eyepiece.
Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manual
Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> <5> <9> <0> 0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function remains * In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the LCD monitor.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Chapters For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction Getting Started Basic Shooting Setting the AF and Drive Modes Image Settings Advanced Operations Flash Photography Shooting with the LCD Monitor Shooting Movies Image Playback Post-Processing Images Sensor Cleaning...
Page 6 Contents Introduction Item Check List... 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ... 4 Chapters... 5 Index to Features ... 12 Handling Precautions ... 14 Quick Start Guide ... 16 Nomenclature ... 18 Getting Started Charging the Battery ... 28 Installing and Removing the Battery... 30 Installing and Removing the Card ...
Page 7 Basic Shooting A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ... 64 A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) ... 67 Setting the AF and Drive Modes f: Selecting the AF Mode ... 70 S Selecting the AF Area... 72 AF Area Selection Modes ... 75 About the AF Sensor...
Page 8 Contents Noise Reduction Settings ... 143 Highlight Tone Priority ... 146 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction... 147 Creating and Selecting a Folder ... 150 Changing the File Name... 152 File Numbering Methods ... 154 Setting Copyright Information... 156 Setting the Color Space ...
Page 9 Shooting with the LCD Monitor A Shooting with the LCD Monitor ... 198 Shooting Function Settings ... 202 Menu Function Settings ... 203 Using AF to Focus ... 207 Focusing Manually ... 214 Shooting Movies k Shooting Movies ... 218 Autoexposure Shooting ...
Page 10 Contents k Enjoying Movies ... 259 k Playing Movies ... 261 X Editing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes ... 263 Slide Show (Auto Playback) ... 265 Viewing the Images on TV ... 268 K Protecting Images... 272 a Copying Images ... 274 L Erasing Images...
Page 11 Customizing the Camera Custom Functions ... 314 Custom Function Settings... 315 C.Fn1: Exposure ... 315 C.Fn2: Disp./Operation ... 318 C.Fn3: Others... 320 82: Custom Controls ... 321 Registering My Menu ... 331 w Register Custom Shooting Modes ... 332 Reference B Button Functions...
Page 12: Index To Features
Index to Features Power Charging the battery Battery check Battery information check Power outlet Auto power off Card Format Select card Release shutter without card Lens Attaching/Detaching Zoom Image Stabilizer Basic Settings Language Date/Time/Zone Beeper Copyright information Clear all camera settings Viewfinder Dioptric adjustment Eyepiece cover...
Page 13 Chromatic aberration correction Color space Shooting Shooting mode Multiple exposures Mirror lockup Depth-of-field preview Remote control Quick Control Exposure Adjustment Exposure compensation AE lock Safety shift Flash External flash External flash function settings External Speedlite Custom Functions Live View Shooting Live View shooting Focusing Aspect ratio...
Page 14: Handling Precautions
The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
Page 15 LCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction.
Page 16: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Insert the battery To charge the battery, see page 28. Insert a card The camera-front side slot is for a CF card, and the camera-back side slot is for an SD card. Attach the lens (p.39) Align it with the red dot. Set the lens focus mode switch to <f>...
Page 17 To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View Shooting” (p.197). To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.244). To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.277). While holding down the center of the Mode Dial, set it to <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.
Page 18: Nomenclature
Nomenclature <o> AF mode selection/ Drive mode selection button (p.70/112) <m> ISO speed setting/Flash exposure compensation button (p.124/188) LCD panel illumination button (p.48) <6> Main Dial (p.45) Shutter button (p.44) Self-timer lamp (p.113) Remote control sensor (p.186) Grip (Battery compartment) DC coupler cord hole (p.342)
Page 19 Viewfinder eyepiece Info button (p.60, 61, 200, 225, 244, 336) Power switch (p.34) <M> Menu button (p.51) Terminal cover Date/time battery (p.343) <Y> External microphone IN terminal (p.235) <n> Headphone terminal (p.235) <D> PC terminal (p.189) <q/C> Audio/video OUT/Digital terminal (p.271/296, 309) <D>...
Page 20 Nomenclature Dioptric adjustment knob (p.43) <b/m> Creative Photo/ Comparative playback (Two-image display)/ Direct print button (p.129, 173, 177/253/ 301) <c> Rating button (p.255, 273) Index/ Magnify/Reduce button (p.249/251) <x> Playback button (p.244) <L> Erase button (p.277) Speaker Light sensor (p.279) LCD monitor (p.279) Tripod socket SD card slot (p.31)
Page 21: Lcd Panel
LCD Panel Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Multi function lock warning (L) No card warning (Card) Error code (Err) Cleaning image sensor (CLn) White balance (p.137) Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten light White fluorescent light Flash Custom Color temperature ...
Page 22 Nomenclature <f> CF card indicator <J> CF card selection icon ISO speed (p.124) <g> ISO speed (p.124) <A> Highlight tone priority (p.146) Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount (p.169) AEB range (p.170) Flash exposure compensation amount (p.188) Image-recording quality (p.119) Large Medium Small 1...
Page 23 Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle (p.168) Focusing screen Grid (p.59) <z> Battery check (p.35) <A> AE lock (p.171) / AEB in-progress (p.170) <D> Flash-ready (p.188) Improper FE lock warning <d> FE lock (p.188) / FEB in-progress (p.195) <e> High-speed sync (p.194) <y>...
Page 24: Shooting Mode
Nomenclature Mode Dial Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button). Custom shooting modes You can register the shooting mode (d/s/f/a/F), AF mode, menu settings, etc., to w, x, y Mode Dial settings and shoot (p.332).
Page 25 EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens Focus mode switch (p.39) Hood mount (p.41) 77 mm filter thread (front of lens) Focusing ring (p.111, 214) Image Stabilizer switch (p.42) Nomenclature Distance scale Infrared index Zoom ring (p.40) Zoom position index (p.40) Contacts (p.15) Lens mount index (p.39)
Page 26 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E6 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.28). Battery pack slot Charge lamp IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
Page 27: Getting Started
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.
Page 28: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery LC-E6 LC-E6E Charge Level 0 - 49% 50 - 74% 75% or higher Fully charged It takes approx. 2.5 hours to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery at 23°C / 73°F. The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and the battery’s charge level.
Page 29 Tips for Using the Battery and Charger Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery before using. Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity. After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
Page 30: Installing And Removing The Battery
Installing and Removing the Battery Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 into the camera. The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, and darkens when the battery is removed. Installing the Battery Only Battery Pack LP-E6 can be used. Removing the Battery Open the cover.
Page 31: Installing And Removing The Card
Installing and Removing the Card 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.116, 118).
Page 32: Release Shutter Without Card
Installing and Removing the Card Card selection icon Possible shots CF card indicator SD card indicator The camera cannot use Type II CF cards or hard disk cards. Although the camera does not comply with the UHS (Ultra-High Speed) speed class standard, UHS SDHC/SDXC cards can be used. SDHC/SDXC memory cards can be used with the camera.
Page 33 Removing the Card Access lamp When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot cover during this time. Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking.
Page 34: Turning On The Power
Turning on the Power If you turn on the power switch and the Date/Time/Zone setting screen appears, see page 36 to set the Date/Time/Zone. About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor If you repeatedly turn the power switch <1>/<2> at a short interval, the <f>...
Page 35: Checking The Battery Level
z Checking the Battery Level 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. Icon Level (%) 100 - 70 69 - 50 49 - 20 19 - 10 Battery Life Temperature Possible shots...
Page 36: Setting The Date, Time, And Zone
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone 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 appended to recorded images will be based on this date/time setting.
Page 37: Set The Date And Time
The menu setting procedure is explained on pages 51-52. The date/time that was set will start from when you press <0> in step 6. In step 3, the time displayed on the upper right is the time difference compared with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you do not see your time zone, set the time zone while referring to the difference with UTC.
Page 38: Selecting The Interface Language
Selecting the Interface Language Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen. Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <Q> button and select the [5] tab. Turn the <6> dial to select the [52] tab.
Page 39: Attaching And Detaching A Lens
Attaching and Detaching a Lens The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-S lenses. Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause loss of vision. If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do not touch the rotating part.
Page 40: Zoom
Attaching and Detaching a Lens Minimizing Dust When changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with minimal dust. When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera. Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it. About Zooming Detaching the Lens To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens...
Page 41 Attaching a Lens Hood When the dedicated EW-83H hood is attached to the EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, it blocks stray light and protects the front of the lens from snow, rain, dust, etc. Before storing the lens in a bag, etc., you can attach the hood in reverse.
Page 42: About The Lens Image Stabilizer
About the Lens Image Stabilizer When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens as an example. * IS stands for Image Stabilizer. The Image Stabilizer cannot correct “subject blur”, when the subject moves at the time of exposure.
Page 43: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens Eg (sold separately) is recommended. Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.
Page 44 Basic Operation Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Preventing Camera Shake Hand-held camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, note the following: •...
Page 45 Mode Dial Main Dial The operations in (1) are also possible while the <R> switch is set to the right (Multi function lock, p.47). Turn the dial while holding down the lock release button at the center of the dial. (1) After pressing a button, turn the <6>...
Page 46 Basic Operation Quick Control Dial The operations in (1) are also possible while the <R> switch is set to the right (Multi function lock, p.47). h Touch Pad During movie shooting, the touch pad provides a quiet way to adjust the shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, exposure compensation, sound recording level, and headphone volume (p.236).
Page 47 Multi-controller The <9> consists of an eight-direction key and a button at the center. R Multi function Lock With [82: Multi function lock] set (p.319) and the <R> switch set to the right, it prevents the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, and Multi- controller from moving and changing a setting inadvertently.
Page 48 Basic Operation U LCD Panel Illumination Displaying Shooting Settings Turn on (9)/off the LCD panel illumination by pressing the button. During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn off the LCD panel illumination. After you press the button a number of times, the shooting settings will be displayed.
Page 49: Q Quick Control For Shooting Functions
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen. A mode In the <A> mode, you can only select or set the recording function, card, image-recording quality, and drive mode.
Page 50 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Settable Functions on Quick Control Screen Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.142) Shutter speed (p.162) Shooting mode* (p.24) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p. Picture Style (p.129) AF mode (p.70) White balance (p.137) Metering mode (p.167) White balance correction (p.140) Asterisked functions cannot be set with the Quick Control screen.
Page 51: Menu Operations
Menu Operations With menus, you can set various functions such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <M> and <Q> buttons on the camera back and the <6> < dials. <M> button LCD monitor <Q>...
Page 52 3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have pressed the <M> button to display the menu screen. You can also use <9> to set menu settings. (Except [31: Erase images] and [51: Format card].) To cancel, press the <M>...
Page 53: Before You Start
Before You Start 3 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased.
Page 54 Before You Start Format the card in the following cases: The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-related error is displayed (p.371). About Low-level Formatting Do low-level formatting if the SD card’s recording or reading speed seems slow or if you want to totally erase all data in the card.
Page 55: Setting The Power-Off Time/Auto Power Off
3 Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after a set time of idle operation elapses. 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.
Page 56: Reverting The Camera To The Default Settings
Before You Start 3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN The camera’s shooting settings and menu settings can be reverted to their defaults. AF mode One-Shot AF AF area Single-point AF selection mode (Manual selection) AF point selection Center Registered AF point Canceled Metering mode (Evaluative metering)
Page 57 Image-recording Settings Image quality Picture Style Standard Auto Lighting Standard Optimizer Peripheral Enable/ illumination Correction data correction retained Chromatic Enable/ aberration Correction data correction retained White balance Q (Auto) Custom White Balance Canceled White balance Canceled correction White balance Canceled bracketing Color space sRGB...
Page 58: Camera Settings
Before You Start Camera Settings Auto power off 1 min. Beep Enable Release shutter Enable without card Image review 2 sec. Highlight alert Disable AF point display Disable Histogram display Brightness Playback grid Magnification (Approx.) 2x e (10 images) Image jump w/6 Auto rotate OnzD Movie playback count Unchanged...
Page 59: Displaying The Grid And Electronic Level
Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level You can display a grid and electronic level in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor to help correct camera tilt. Displaying the Grid in the Viewfinder Displaying the Electronic Level in the Viewfinder The viewfinder can display an electronic level using the AF points.
Page 60: Electronic Level
Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level Displaying the Electronic Level on the LCD Monitor Vertical level Horizontal level Even when the tilt is corrected, there may be a margin of error of ±1°. If the camera is very tilted, the electronic level’s margin of error will be bigger. With this same procedure, you can display the electronic level during Live View shooting and before shooting a movie (p.200, 225).
Page 61: Feature Guide
Feature Guide When [zHelp] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, the Feature guide can be displayed. The Feature guide is displayed while you hold down the button. If the Feature guide fills two or more screens, a scroll bar will appear on the right edge. To scroll, hold down the ...
Page 63: Basic Shooting
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.346). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, major shooting settings cannot be changed.
Page 64: A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) <A> is a fully-automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. Detecting whether the subject is still or moving, it also adjusts focus automatically. Area AF frame Focus confirmation light Set the Mode Dial to <A>.
Page 65 The <A> mode makes the colors look more impressive in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes. If you did not obtain the desired color tones, change the shooting mode to <d/s/f/a>, set a Picture Style other than <D>, then shoot again. The focus confirmation light <o>...
Page 66 The shutter speed display is blinking. Since it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a blurred subject due to camera shake. Using a tripod or a Canon EX-series Speedlite (p.188) (sold separately) is recommended. When flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out unnaturally dark.
Page 67: A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <A> mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked.
Page 68: Live View Shooting
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) A Live View Shooting You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 197. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>. Display the Live View image on the LCD monitor.
Page 69: Setting The Af And Drive Modes
Setting the AF and You can also select the AF mode and drive mode that best match the shooting conditions and subject. 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>.
Page 70: F: Selecting The Af Mode
f: Selecting the AF ModeN You can select the AF mode to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In the <A> mode, “AI Focus AF” is set automatically. In the d/s/f/a/F shooting modes, AF is also possible by pressing the button. One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Suited for still subjects.
Page 71 If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light <o> and AF status indicator <e> in the viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, the picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the picture and try to focus again. Or see “When Autofocus Fails”...
Page 72: S Selecting The Af Area
S Selecting the AF AreaN 61 AF points are provided for AF. You 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”...
Page 73 Select the AF Area Selection Mode With [24: Select AF area selec. mode], you can limit the selectable AF area selection modes (p.99). If you set [24: AF area selection method] to [ →Main Dial], you can select the AF area selection mode by pressing the <S> button, then turning the <6>...
Page 74: Af Point Selection
S Selecting the AF AreaN Selecting the AF Point Manually You can manually select the AF point or zone. With 61-point automatic selection AF, you can set the starting AF point for AI Servo AF. AF Point Display Indications Pressing the <S> button lights up the AF points that are cross-type AF points for high-precision autofocusing.
Page 75: Af Area Selection Modes
AF Area Selection ModesN Single-point Spot AF (Manual selection) 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 Spot AF covers a very small area, focusing may be difficult during hand-held shooting or for a moving subject.
Page 76 AF Area Selection ModesN AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding points) The manually-selected AF point <S> and adjacent AF points <w> are used to focus. The AF point expansion is larger than with AF point expansion (Manual selection wider area. Effective when it is difficult to track a moving subject with just one AF point.
Page 77 61-point automatic selection AF All the AF points are used to focus. This 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.
Page 78: About The Af Sensor
About the AF Sensor 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 the lens attached to the camera, the number of usable AF points and AF pattern will differ.
Page 79: Lenses And Usable Af Points
Both “Extender EF1.4x” and “Extender EF2x” apply to all the I/II/III models. Regarding new lenses marketed after the EOS 5D Mark III, check Canon’s Web site to see which group they belong to. Some lenses may not be available in certain countries or regions.
Page 80 Lenses and Usable AF Points EF400mm f/2.8L II USM EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM TS-E45mm f/2.8* TS-E90mm f/2.8* * Manual focus without tilt/shift. Group B Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All of the AF area selection modes are selectable.
Page 81 EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro EF100mm f/2.8 Macro EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM EF300mm f/4L USM EF300mm f/4L IS USM EF400mm f/4 DO IS USM EF500mm f/4L IS USM EF500mm f/4L IS II USM EF600mm f/4L USM EF600mm f/4L IS USM EF600mm f/4L IS II USM TS-E17mm f/4L* * Manual focus without tilt/shift.
Page 82 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group E Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All of the AF area selection modes are selectable. EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro + LIFE SIZE Converter EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM EF400mm f/5.6L USM EF500mm f/4.5L USM EF300mm f/4L USM + Extender EF1.4x EF300mm f/4L IS USM...
Page 83 EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM + Extender EF2x EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM + Extender EF2x EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM + Extender EF2x EF70-200mm f/4L USM + Extender EF1.4x EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM + Extender EF1.4x EF70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Group F Autofocusing with only 47 points is possible.
Page 84 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group G 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 automatic selection AF.
Page 85: Selecting Ai Servo Af Characteristics (For A Subject)
Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject)N You 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 Tool.” About Case 1 to 6 As explained on pages 90 to 92, case 1 to 6 are six setting combinations of subject-tracking sensitivity, acceleration/deceleration tracking, and AF point auto switching.
Page 86 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject)N Case 1: Versatile multi purpose setting Default settings • Tracking sensitivity: [0] • Accel./decel. tracking: [0] • AF pt auto switching: [0] Case 2: Continue to track subject, ignoring possible obstacles Default settings •...
Page 87 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject)N Case 3: Instantly focus on subjects suddenly entering AF points Default settings • Tracking sensitivity: [Responsive: +1] • Accel./decel. tracking: [+1] • AF pt auto switching: [0] If you want to quickly focus a subject appearing suddenly, setting [Tracking sensitivity] to [+2] may give better results (p.90).
Page 88 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject)N Case 5: For erratic subjects moving quickly in any direction Default settings • Tracking sensitivity: [0] • Accel./decel. tracking: [0] • AF pt auto switching: [+1] If the subject moves erratically up, down, left, or right, setting [AF pt auto switching] to [+2] may give better results (p.92).
Page 89 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject)N Case 6: For subjects that change speed and move erratically Default settings • Tracking sensitivity: [0] • Accel./decel. tracking: [+1] • AF pt auto switching: [+1] If the moving subject suddenly and greatly changes speed, setting [Accel./decel.
Page 90 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject)N About the Parameters Tracking sensitivity Standard setting suited for most moving subjects. [Locked on: -2 / Locked on: -1] The camera will try to continue focusing the subject even if an obstacle enters the AF points or if the subject strays from the AF points.
Page 91 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject)N Accel./decel. tracking Suited for subjects that move at a fixed speed. [+2 / +1] Effective for subjects having sudden movements, sudden acceleration/deceleration, or sudden stops. Even if the moving subject’s speed suddenly changes dramatically, the camera continues to focus the target subject.
Page 92 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject)N AF pt auto switching Standard setting for gradual AF point switching. [+2 / +1] Even if the target subject moves dramatically up, down, left, or right and moves away from the AF point, the AF point switches to another one to continue focusing the subject.
Page 93 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject)N Changing Cases’ Parameter Settings You can adjust each case’s three parameters (1. Tracking sensitivity, 2. Accel./decel. tracking, and 3. AF pt auto switching) as desired. In step 2, pressing the <L> button will reset the respective case’s three parameters to their default settings.
Page 94: Customizing Af Functions
Customizing AF FunctionsN 22: AI Servo AI Servo 1st image priority You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing for the first shot during continuous shooting with AI Servo AF. priority : Focus Pressing the shutter button does not take the picture until focus has been achieved.
Page 95 AI Servo 2nd image priority You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing during continuous shooting after the first shot with AI Servo AF. : Shooting speed Priority is given to the continuous shooting speed instead of achieving focus.
Page 96 3 Customizing AF FunctionsN 23: One Shot USM lens electronic MF For the lenses below, which have an electronic focusing ring, you can set whether to use the electronic focusing ring. EF50mm f/1.0L USM EF85mm f/1.2L USM EF85mm f/1.2L II USM EF200mm f/1.8L USM OFF: Disable in AF mode When the lens’...
Page 97 AF-assist beam firing Enables or disables the EOS-dedicated Speedlite’s AF-assist beam. IR: IR AF assist beam only Among external Speedlites, only models with an infrared AF-assist beam will be able to emit the beam. Set this if you do not want the AF assist to be emitted as small flashes.
Page 98 3 Customizing AF FunctionsN Lens drive when AF impossible If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, you can have the camera keep searching for the correct focus or have it stop searching. Super telephoto lenses can become grossly out of focus during continuous focus search, taking more time to achieve focus the next time.
Page 99 : 15 points Fifteen major AF points will be manually selectable. : 9 points Nine major AF points will be manually selectable. With a lens from groups F to H (p.83, 84), the number of manually selectable AF points will be fewer. Even with settings other than [61 points], AF point expansion (Manual selection ), AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding points),...
Page 100 3 Customizing AF FunctionsN : Manual select.:Zone AF The 61 AF points are divided into nine zones for focusing. : Auto selection: 61 pt AF All of the AF points are used for focusing. The <X> mark cannot be deleted from [Manual selection:1 pt AF]. If the attached lens belongs to group H (p.84), you can only select [Manual select.:Spot AF] and [Manual selection:1 pt AF].
Page 101 Orientation linked AF point You can set the AF area selection mode and manually-selected AF point separately for vertical shooting and horizontal shooting. : Select separate AF points The AF area selection mode and manually-selected AF point (or Zone) can be set separately for each camera orientation (1. Horizontal, 2. Vertical with the camera grip at the top, 3.
Page 102 3 Customizing AF FunctionsN Manual AF point selection pattern During manual AF point selection, the 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.
Page 103 If [Selected (pre-AF, focused)] or [Selected (focused)] is set, the AF point will not be displayed even when focus is achieved with AI Servo AF. VF display illumination The AF points and grid in the viewfinder can be illuminated in red when focus is achieved.
Page 104: Fine Adjustment Of Af's Point Of Focus (Af Microadjustment)
Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of FocusN Fine adjustment of the AF’s point of focus is possible for viewfinder shooting and Live View shooting in the Quick mode. This is called “AF Microadjustment”. Before making the adjustment, read “Notes for AF Microadjustment”...
Page 105 If [All by same amount] is selected, AF adjustment will not be possible for the wide-angle and telephoto ends of zoom lenses. 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of FocusN Make the adjustment. Turn the <5> dial to make the adjustment.
Page 106 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of FocusN Adjust by Lens You can make the adjustment for each lens and register the adjustment in the camera. You can register the adjustment for up to 40 lenses. When you autofocus with a lens whose adjustment has been registered, the point of focus will always be shifted by the adjustment amount.
Page 107 About the Lens Serial Number In step 3, if “ * ” appears in front of the 10-digit lens serial number, you cannot register several copies of the same lens model. Even if you enter the serial number, “ * ” will remain displayed.
Page 108 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of FocusN Single focal length lens Zoom lens When shooting with the intermediate range (focal length) of a zoom lens, the AF’s point of focus is corrected relative to the adjustments made for the wide-angle and telephoto ends. Even if only the wide-angle or telephoto end has been adjusted, a correction will be made automatically for the intermediate range.
Page 109 Clearing All AF Microadjustments When [ Clear all] appears at the bottom of the screen, pressing the <L> button will clear all the adjustments made for [All by same amount] and [Adjust by lens]. Notes for AF Microadjustment The AF’s point of focus will vary slightly depending on the subject conditions, brightness, zoom position, and other shooting conditions.
Page 110: When Autofocus Fails
When Autofocus Fails Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder’s focus confirmation light <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Subjects difficult to focus Very low-contrast subjects (Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.) Subjects in very low light Extremely backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc.) Near and far subjects covered by an AF point...
Page 111: Mf: Manual Focusing
MF: Manual Focusing Focusing ring When you press the shutter button halfway while focusing manually, the focus confirmation light <o> will light up when focus is achieved. With 61-point automatic selection, when the center AF point achieves focus, the focus confirmation light <o> will light up. Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>.
Page 112: Selecting The Drive Mode
i Selecting the Drive Mode Single and continuous drive modes are provided. u : Single shooting When you press the shutter button completely, only one shot will be taken. o: High-speed continuous shooting (Max. approx. 6 shots/sec.) i : Low-speed continuous shooting (Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.) While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously.
Page 113: Using The Self-Timer
If or <M> is set, the time lag from when you press the shutter button completely until the picture is taken will be longer than normal. When the battery level is low, the continuous shooting speed may become slightly slower. o: The maximum continuous shooting speed of approx.
Page 114 j Using the Self-timer If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button, attach the eyepiece cover (p.185). If stray light enters the viewfinder when the picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure. The <k>...
Page 115: Image Settings
This chapter explains image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, lens peripheral illumination correction, chromatic aberration correction, and other functions. 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>.
Page 116: Selecting The Card For Recording And Playback
Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback If either a CF card or SD card is already inserted, you can start shooting. When only one card is inserted, the procedures described on pages 116 to 118 are not necessary. 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.
Page 117 Standard Images will be recorded to the card selected with [Record/play]. Auto switch card Same as with the [Standard] setting, but if the card becomes full, the camera will automatically switch to the other card to record images. When the camera switches to the other card, a new folder will be created automatically.
Page 118 3 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback Selecting the CF or SD Card for Recording and Playback If [Record func.] is set to [Standard] 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 images.
Page 119: Setting The Image-Recording Quality
Setting the Image-Recording Quality You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are eight JPEG image-recording quality settings: 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 8a, b, c. There are three RAW image quality settings: 1, 41, 61 (p.122). With [Standard / Auto switch card / Rec.
Page 120 3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality Image-recording Quality Setting Examples 73 only 1 + 73 If [–] is set for both RAW and JPEG, 73 will be set. The number of possible shots will be displayed up to 1999 on the LCD panel.
Page 121 7 (Fine) quality. The file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon’s testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using an 8 GB CF card. These figures will vary depending on the subject, card brand, aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom Functions, and other settings.
Page 122 3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality If you select both RAW and JPEG, the same image will be recorded simultaneously to the card in both RAW and JPEG at the image- recording quality that was set. The two images will be recorded with the same file numbers (file extension .JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for RAW).
Page 123: Maximum Burst
One-touch Image Quality Setting With Custom Controls, you can assign the image-recording quality to the button or depth-of-field preview button so you can switch to it momentarily. If you assign [One-touch image quality setting] to the button or depth-of-field preview button, you can quickly switch to the desired image-recording quality and shoot.
Page 124: I: Setting The Iso Speed
i: Setting the ISO SpeedN 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 the ISO speed during movie shooting, see pages 221 and 224. ISO Speed Guide ISO Speed L, 100 - 400...
Page 125 As H1 (equivalent to ISO 51200) and H2 (equivalent to 102400) are expanded ISO speed settings, noise (dots of light, banding, etc.) and irregular colors will be more noticeable, and the resolution lower than usual. If you use a high ISO speed and flash to shoot a close subject, overexposure may result.
Page 126 i: Setting the ISO SpeedN 3 Setting the ISO Speed Range You can set the manually-settable ISO speed range (minimum and maximum limits). You can set the minimum limit within L (ISO 50) to H1 (ISO 51200), and the maximum limit within ISO 100 to H2 (ISO 102400). Select [ISO speed settings].
Page 127 3 Setting the ISO Speed Range for Auto ISO You can set the automatic ISO speed range for Auto ISO within ISO 100 - 25600. You can set the minimum limit within ISO 100 - 12800, and the maximum limit within ISO 200 - 25600 in whole-stop increments. The [Minimum] and [Maximum] settings will also apply to the ISO speed safety shift’s minimum and maximum ISO speed (p.317).
Page 128 i: Setting the ISO SpeedN 3 Setting the Minimum Shutter Speed for Auto ISO When Auto ISO is set, you can set the minimum shutter speed (1/250 sec. to 1 sec.) so that the automatically-set shutter speed is not too slow.
Page 129: A Selecting A Picture Style
A Selecting a Picture StyleN By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject. The Picture Style is set automatically to <D> (Auto) in the <A> mode. You can also select the Picture Style with [z3: Picture Style]. Press the ...
Page 130 A Selecting a Picture StyleN Picture Style Characteristics D Auto The color tone will be adjusted automatically to suit the scene. The colors will look vivid, especially for blue skies, greenery, and sunsets in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes. P Standard The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp.
Page 131 V Monochrome Creates black-and-white images. Black-and-white images shot in JPEG cannot be reverted to color. If you want to later shoot pictures in color, make sure the [Monochrome] setting has been canceled. When [Monochrome] is selected, <0> will appear on the LCD panel. <h>...
Page 132: A Customizing A Picture Style
A Customizing a Picture StyleN You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters such as [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 134. Press the button. Select [A]. Turn the <5>...
Page 133 Parameter Settings and Effects g Sharpness h Contrast i Saturation j Color tone By selecting [Default set.] in step 4, you can revert the respective Picture Style to its default parameter settings. To use the adjusted Picture Style, first select the adjusted Picture Style, then shoot.
Page 134 A Customizing a Picture StyleN V Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding page. kFilter Effect Filter N : None Normal black-and-white image with no filter effects. The blue sky will look more natural, and the white clouds will look Ye: Yellow crisper.
Page 135: A Registering A Picture Style
A Registering a Picture StyleN You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or [User Def. 3]. You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as sharpness and contrast are different.
Page 136 A Registering a Picture StyleN If a Picture Style has already been registered under [User Def. *], changing the base Picture Style in step 5 will nullify the parameter settings of the registered Picture Style. If you execute [Clear all camera settings] (p.56), all the [User Def. *] settings will revert to their defaults.
Page 137: B: Setting The White Balance
B: Setting the White BalanceN White balance (WB) is for making the white 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.
Page 138: O Custom White Balance
B: Setting the White BalanceN O Custom White Balance Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Do this procedure under the actual light source to be used. Spot metering circle Photograph a white object.
Page 139: P Setting The Color Temperature
If the exposure obtained in step 1 differs greatly from the standard exposure, a correct white balance may not be obtained. In step 3, the following images cannot be selected: images captured while the Picture Style was set to [Monochrome], multiple-exposure images, and images taken with another camera.
Page 140: White Balance Correction
u White Balance CorrectionN You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This function is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters.
Page 141 White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images having a different color balance can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the color temperature of the current white balance setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias.
Page 142: Correcting The Brightness And Contrast Automatically (Auto Lighting Optimizer)
Correcting the Brightness and Contrast AutomaticallyN If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG images, the correction is applied when the image is captured. [Standard] is automatically set in the <A>...
Page 143: Noise Reduction Settings
Noise Reduction SettingsN High ISO Speed Noise Reduction 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.
Page 144: Exposures
3 Noise Reduction SettingsN Long Exposure Noise Reduction Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer. [Auto] For 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [Auto] setting is effective in most cases.
Page 145 3 Noise Reduction SettingsN With [Auto] and [Enable], after the picture is taken, the noise reduction process may take the same 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”...
Page 146: Highlight Tone Priority
Highlight Tone PriorityN You can minimize overexposed highlight areas. With [Enable], the Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.142) is automatically set to [Disable] and the setting cannot be changed. When [Highlight tone priority] is set to [Disable], the Auto Lighting Optimizer will revert to its original setting.
Page 147: Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction
Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction Peripheral light fall-off occurs in lenses whose characteristics make the image corners look darker. Color fringing along subject outlines also is a chromatic aberration. Light fall-off and color fringing can be corrected. The default setting is [Enable] for both corrections. Peripheral Illumination Correction Depending on shooting conditions, noise may appear on the image periphery.
Page 148: Correction
3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction Chromatic Aberration Correction If you play back a 1 image shot with the chromatic aberration corrected, the image will be displayed on the camera without the chromatic aberration correction applied. Check the chromatic aberration correction with Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.394).
Page 149 Corrections cannot be applied to JPEG images captured when [Disable] was set. When using a non-Canon lens, setting the corrections to [Disable] is recommended, even if [Correction data available] is displayed. If you use the magnified view during Live View shooting, the peripheral illumination correction and chromatic aberration correction will not be reflected in the image.
Page 150: Creating And Selecting A Folder
Creating and Selecting a Folder You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This is optional since a folder will be created automatically for saving captured images. Creating a Folder Select [Record func+card/folder sel.].
Page 151: Selecting A Folder
Selecting a Folder Lowest file number Number of images in folder Folder name Highest file number About Folders As with “100EOS5D” for example, the folder name starts with three digits (the folder number) followed by five alphanumeric characters. A folder can contain up to 9999 images (file number 0001 - 9999).
Page 152: Changing The File Name
Changing the File Name The file name has four alphanumeric characters followed by a four-digit image number (p.154) and extension. 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 register the four characters as desired.
Page 153 Settings About User setting2 When you select the “*** + image size” registered with User setting2 and take pictures, the image-recording quality character will be automatically appended as the file name’s fourth character from the left. The meaning of the image-recording quality characters is as follows: “***L”...
Page 154: File Numbering Methods
File Numbering Methods 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. You can change how the file number is assigned. Continuous Continues the file numbering sequence even after the card is replaced or a new folder is created.
Page 155: Manual Reset
Auto Reset 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 continues in sequence from 0001 for the images saved.
Page 156: Setting Copyright Information
Setting Copyright InformationN When you set the copyright information, it will be recorded to the image as Exif information. Select [Copyright information]. Under the [54] tab, select [Copyright information], then press <0>. Select the option to be set. Turn the <5> dial, select either [Enter author’s name] or [Enter copyright details], then press <0>.
Page 157 Checking the Copyright Information Deleting the Copyright Information When you select [Delete copyright information] in step 2 on the preceding page, you can delete the [Author] and [Copyright] information. You can also set or check the copyright information with EOS Utility (provided software, p.394).
Page 158: Setting The Color Space
Setting the Color SpaceN 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. About Adobe RGB This color space is mainly used for commercial printing and other industrial uses.
Page 159: Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations AM 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. After you press the shutter button halfway and let go, the exposure values will remain displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel for 4 sec.
Page 160: D: Program Ae
d: Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE. * <d> stands for Program. * AE stands for autoexposure. Set the Mode Dial to <d>. Focus the subject. Look through the viewfinder and aim the AF point over the subject.
Page 161 If the “30"” shutter speed and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash. If the “8000” shutter speed and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates overexposure. Lower the ISO speed or use an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the amount of light entering the lens.
Page 162: S: Shutter-Priority Ae
s: Shutter-Priority AE 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 shutter-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action or a moving subject. A slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion.
Page 163 If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed. If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a lower ISO speed.
Page 164: F: Aperture-Priority Ae
f: Aperture-Priority AE 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 called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus.
Page 165: Depth Of Field Preview
If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a larger aperture (lower f/number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a higher ISO speed. If the “8000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure.
Page 166: A: Manual Exposure
a: Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a commercially-available exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * <a>...
Page 167: Selecting The Metering Mode
In [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer], if the checkmark <X> for [Disable during man expo] is removed, it can be set in the <a> mode (p.142). When ISO Auto is set, you can press the <A> button to lock the ISO speed. After recomposing the picture, you can see the exposure level difference on the exposure level indicator (p.22, 23) compared to when you pressed the <A>...
Page 168 q Selecting the Metering ModeN 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. The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene.
Page 169: Setting Exposure Compensation
Setting Exposure CompensationN 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. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3- stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops.
Page 170: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)
h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called AEB. AEB range During AEB shooting, <A> and <h> will blink respectively in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
Page 171: A Ae Lock
A AE LockN Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different 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.
Page 172: F: Bulb Exposures
F: Bulb Exposures When bulb is set, the shutter stays 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 exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures.
Page 173: W: Hdr (High Dynamic Range) Shooting
w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN You can take artistic photos having a high dynamic range and preserving detail in highlight and shadow areas. HDR shooting is effective for landscape and still-life shots. With HDR shooting, three images of different exposures (standard exposure, underexposure, and overexposure) are captured for each shot and then merged together automatically.
Page 174 w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN About Effects Natural For images preserving a wide tonal range where the highlight and shadow detail would otherwise be lost. Art standard While the highlight and shadow detail will be better preserved than with [Natural], the contrast will be lower and the gradation flatter to have the picture look like a painting.
Page 175 HDR shooting is not possible with ISO expansion. (HDR shooting is possible within the range of ISO 100 - 25600.) When shooting HDR images with [Auto Image Align] set to [Enable], AF point display information (p.247) and Dust Delete data (p.291) will not be appended to the image.
Page 176 w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN 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 afterimages in the merged image.
Page 177: P Multiple Exposures
P Multiple ExposuresN You can shoot two to nine exposures to be merged into one image. shoot multiple-exposure images with Live View shooting (p.197), you can see how the single exposures merge while shooting. On: Func/Ctrl (Function and control priority) Convenient when you want to shoot multiple exposures while checking the result as you proceed.
Page 178 P Multiple ExposuresN Additive The exposure of each single exposure is added cumulatively. Based on the [No. of exposures], set a negative exposure compensation. Refer to the basic guide below to set a negative exposure compensation. Exposure Compensation Setting Guide for Multiple Exposures Two exposures: -1 stop, three exposures: -1.5 stop, four exposures: -2 stops If [On:Func/Ctrl] and [Additive] are both set, the image displayed during shooting...
Page 179 Remaining number of exposures During multiple-exposure shooting, Auto Lighting Optimizer, highlight tone priority, peripheral illumination correction and chromatic aberration correction will be disabled. The image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, high ISO speed noise reduction and color space, etc. set for the first single exposure will also be set for the subsequent exposures.
Page 180 P Multiple ExposuresN Shoot subsequent exposures. 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 button, you can display only the Live View image. After you shoot the set number of exposures, multiple-exposure shooting will be canceled.
Page 181: File No.
Merging multiple exposures with an image recorded in the card You can select an image recorded in the card as the first single exposure. The original of the selected image will remain intact. You can only select 1 images. You cannot select 41/61 or JPEG images.
Page 182 P Multiple ExposuresN You can also select a 1 multiple-exposure image as the first single exposure. If you select [Deselect img], the selected image will be canceled. Checking and Deleting Multiple Exposures During Shooting Operation 2Return to The operations will disappear and the screen before you previous screen pressed the <L>...
Page 183 Are there any restrictions on the image-recording quality? All JPEG image-recording quality settings can be selected. If 41 or 61 is set, the merged multiple-exposure will be a 1 image. Image-Recording Quality Setting JPEG 41/61 1+JPEG 41/61+JPEG Can I merge images recorded in the card? With [Select image for multi.
Page 184: Mirror Lockup
2 Mirror LockupN 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). Set [Mirror lockup] to [Enable]. Under the [z1] tab, select [Mirror lockup], then press <0>.
Page 185: Using The Eyepiece Cover
Using the Eyepiece Cover When you use the self-timer or shoot bulb exposures and do not look through the viewfinder, stray light entering the viewfinder can cause the image to come out dark. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.27) attached to the camera strap.
Page 186: R Remote Control Shooting
R Remote Control Shooting With Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately), you can shoot remotely up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. You can either shoot immediately or use a 2-sec. delay. You can also use Remote Controller RC-1 and RC-5. Remote control sensor...
Page 187: Flash Photography
Flash Photography This chapter explains how to shoot with an EOS- dedicated, EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) or non- Canon flash unit and how to set flash functions on the camera’s menu screen.
Page 188: D Flash Photography
D Flash Photography EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites An EX-series Speedlite (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 Speedlites. To set the flash functions and flash Custom Functions with the camera’s menu, see pages 191-196.
Page 189: Sync Speed
PC Terminal Cautions for Live View shooting If you use a non-Canon flash unit with Live View shooting, set [z4: Silent LV shoot.] to [Disable] (p.206). The flash will not fire if it is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2].
Page 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 result. Do not connect to the camera’s PC terminal any flash unit requiring 250 V or more.
Page 191: Setting The Flash
Setting the FlashN With an EX-series Speedlite having compatible flash function settings, you can use the camera’s menu screen to set the Speedlite’s functions and Custom Functions. Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite. For details on the Speedlite’s functions, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual.
Page 192 3 Setting the FlashN [Flash sync. speed in Av 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. : 1/200-1/60 sec. auto Prevents a slow shutter speed from being set in low-light conditions.
Page 193: Flash Function Settings
[Flash function settings] On the screen, the settable functions and the display will differ depending on the Speedlite, current flash mode, flash Custom Function settings, etc. For details on your Speedlite’s flash functions, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual. Sample display Flash mode Shutter synchronization...
Page 194 3 Setting the FlashN Wireless functions Flash zoom (Flash coverage) Shutter synchronization If [Second-curtain synchronization] is set, the flash will fire right before the shutter closes. When this is combined with a slow shutter speed, you can create a trail of light such as from car headlights at night.
Page 195 Flash exposure compensation Flash exposure bracketing When using second-curtain synchronization, set the shutter speed to 1/25 sec. or slower. If the shutter speed is 1/30 sec. or faster, first-curtain synchronization will be applied even if [Second-curtain synchronization] is set. By selecting [Clear flash settings], you can revert the flash settings to their defaults.
Page 196 3 Setting the FlashN Flash Custom Function Settings For details on the Speedlite’s Custom Functions, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual. Clearing Flash Custom Function Settings Selecting [Clear all Speedlite C.Fn’s] will clear all the Speedlite’s Custom Function settings (except [C.Fn-00: Distance indicator display]).
Page 197: Shooting With The Lcd Monitor
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Live View shooting is effective for photos of still subjects. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images. Using a tripod is recommended. About Remote Live View Shooting With EOS Utility (provided software, p.394) installed in your computer, you can connect the camera to the computer and shoot...
Page 198: A Shooting With The Lcd Monitor
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor The image’s field of view is approx. 100% (when the image-recording quality is set to JPEG 73). The metering mode will be fixed to evaluative metering for Live View shooting. In the <d/s/f/a/F> shooting modes, you can check the depth of field by pressing the depth-of-field preview button.
Page 199 Enabling Live View Shooting Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots] Temperature Possible shots The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6, continuous Live View shooting is possible for approx.
Page 200: Battery Check
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor About the Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change. AF mode • d : Live mode • c : Face detection Live mode • f: Quick mode Shooting mode Drive mode White balance...
Page 201 Final Image Simulation The final image simulation reflects the effects of the Picture Style, white balance, etc., in the Live View image so you can see what the captured image will look like. During shooting, the Live View image will automatically reflect the function settings listed below.
Page 202: Shooting Function Settings
Shooting Function Settings i / y / f / R / B / S / A Settings While the Live View image is displayed, if you press the <m>, <o>, <n>, <S>, or button, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the <6> or <5> dial to set the respective shooting function.
Page 203: Menu Function Settings
Menu Function Settings Live View shooting You can set Live View shooting to [Enable] or [Disable]. AF mode You can select [Live mode] (p.207), [u Live mode] (p.208), or [Quick mode] (p.212). Grid display By displaying a [3x3 l] or [6x4 m] grid, you can check for any picture tilting.
Page 204: Aspect Ratio
3 Menu Function Settings Aspect ratioN 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]. JPEG images will be saved with the set aspect ratio.
Page 205 For asterisked image-recording quality, the pixel count does not exactly match the set aspect ratio. The image area displayed for the asterisked aspect ratio is slightly larger than the recorded area. Check the captured images on the LCD monitor when shooting. If you use a different camera to directly print images shot with this camera in the 1:1 aspect ratio, the images may not be correctly printed.
Page 206 If you use flash, silent shooting will not be possible regardless of the [Silent LV shoot.] setting. When using a non-Canon flash unit, set it to [Disable]. The flash will not fire if it is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2].
Page 207: Using Af To Focus
Using AF to Focus Selecting the AF Mode The AF modes available are [Live mode], [u Live mode] (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). Live Mode: d The image sensor is used to focus.
Page 208 Using AF to Focus u (Face detection) Live Mode: c With the same AF method as the Live mode, human faces are detected and focused. Have the target person face the camera. Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.
Page 209: Focusing
If the focus is far off, face detection will not be possible. If the lens enables manual focusing even while the lens focus mode switch is set to <AF>, turn the focusing ring to attain rough focus. The face will then be detected and ...
Page 210 Using AF to Focus Live Mode and u (Face Detection) Live Mode Notes 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.
Page 211 Shooting conditions that can make focusing difficult Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky and solid-color, flat surfaces. Subjects in low light. Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction. Under a light source whose brightness, color, or pattern keeps changing.
Page 212 Using AF to Focus Quick Mode: f 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.
Page 213 You cannot take a picture during autofocusing. Take the picture while the Live View image is displayed. 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.
Page 214: Focusing Manually
Focusing Manually You can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus. Magnifying frame AE lock Magnified area position Magnification Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly. Move the magnifying frame. Use <9>...
Page 215 Live View Shooting Cautions Image Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (dots of light, banding, etc.) may become noticeable. Shooting in high temperatures may cause noise and irregular colors in the image. If Live View shooting is used continuously for a long period, the camera’s internal temperature may rise, degrading image quality.
Page 216 Live View Shooting Cautions Live View Image Under low- or bright-light conditions, 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 shooting and resume shooting under the actual light source to be used.
Page 217: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies Cards that can record movies When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a fast writing/reading speed as shown in the table. Compression Method (p.231) 10 MB/sec. or faster ALL-I (I-only) 30 MB/sec. or faster 20 MB/sec. or faster If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may not be recorded properly.
Page 218: Shooting Movies
k Shooting Movies Autoexposure Shooting 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 three shooting modes. Recording movie Microphone Regarding the cautions for movie shooting, see page 226.
Page 219: Shutter-Priority Ae
Shutter-priority AE 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. Shutter speed Changing the shutter speed during movie shooting is not recommended since the changes in the exposure will be recorded.
Page 220: Aperture-Priority Ae
k Shooting Movies Aperture-priority AE When the shooting mode is <f>, you can manually set the aperture for movie shooting. The ISO speed and shutter speed will be set automatically to suit the brightness and obtain a standard exposure. Aperture Changing the aperture during movie shooting is not recommended since variations in the exposure, due to the drive of the lens aperture, will be recorded.
Page 221 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 within ISO 100 - 12800. Under [z2: ISO speed settings] (p.126), if you set the [ISO speed range]’s [Maximum] setting to [25600/H] in the d, f, or F mode, the automatic ISO range will be expanded to H (equivalent to ISO...
Page 222 k Shooting Movies Notes for Autoexposure, Shutter-priority AE, and Aperture-priority You can lock the exposure (AE lock) by pressing the <A> button (except in the A mode, p.171). After applying AE lock during movie shooting, you can cancel it by pressing the <S> button. (AE lock setting is retained until you press <S>) You can set exposure compensation by setting the <R>...
Page 223: Manual Exposure Shooting
Manual Exposure Shooting You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users. Shutter speed Aperture Set the Mode Dial to <a>. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>.
Page 224 k Shooting Movies ISO speed during manual-exposure shooting With [Auto] (A), the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - 12800. You can set the ISO speed manually within ISO 100 - 12800 in 1/3- stop increments. Under [z2: ISO speed settings], if you set [ISO speed range]’s [Maximum] setting to [25600/H], the maximum ISO speed for manual ISO speed setting will be expanded to H (equivalent to 25600).
Page 225 Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change. AF mode •d : Live mode •c : Face detection Live mode •f: Quick mode Shooting mode Drive mode White balance Card for recording/ playback Image-recording quality Movie recording size Recording level: Manual...
Page 226 k Shooting Movies Notes on Movie Shooting The camera cannot autofocus continuously like a camcorder. Autofocusing during movie shooting may momentarily throw the focus far off or change the exposure. During movie shooting, do not point the lens toward the sun. The sun’s heat can damage the camera’s internal components.
Page 227 Notes on Movie Shooting By connecting stereo headphones (commercially available) equipped with a 3.5 mm mini plug to the camera’s headphone terminal (p.19), you can listen to the sound during movie shooting. You can use Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately, p.186) to start and stop the movie shooting if the drive mode is <Q>...
Page 228: Shooting Still Photos
k Shooting Movies Shooting Still Photos Taking still photos during movie shooting If you take a still photo during movie shooting, the movie will record a still moment lasting approx. 1 sec. The captured still photo will be recorded to the card, and the movie shooting will resume automatically when the Live View image is displayed.
Page 229 k Shooting Movies AEB cannot be used. Even if an external Speedlite is used, it will not fire. Continuous still photo shooting is possible during movie shooting. However, the captured images will not be displayed on the screen. Depending on the still photo’s image-recording quality, number of shots during continuous shooting, card performance, etc., movie shooting may stop automatically.
Page 230: Shooting Function Settings
Shooting Function Settings f / R / B / i / S / A Settings If you press the <o>, <n>, <m>, <S>, or button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the <6> or <5>...
Page 231: Setting The Movie-Recording Size
Setting the Movie-Recording Size Image size A [1920x1080] : Full High-Definition (Full HD) recording quality. B [1280x720] : High-Definition (HD) recording quality. The C [640x480] : Standard-definition recording quality. The Frame rate (fps: frames per second) 6/8 : For areas where the TV format is NTSC (North America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, etc.).
Page 232 3 Setting the Movie-Recording Size Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute Movie-Recording Size 4 GB Card 16 min. 654 X 654 W 18 min. 48 min. C 65 About Movies Exceeding 4 GB Even if you shoot a movie exceeding 4 GB, you can keep shooting without interruption.
Page 233 An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause movie shooting to stop before the maximum recording time shown in the preceding page (p.241). Even if [Record func.] is set to [Auto switch card], the card cannot be switched automatically during movie shooting. About Full HD 1080 Full HD 1080 indicates compatibility with High-Definition featuring 1080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
Page 234: Setting The Sound Recording
Setting the Sound Recording Sound Recording/Sound-Recording Level [Auto] : The sound-recording level is adjusted automatically. Auto level control will operate automatically in response to the sound level. [Manual] : For advanced users. You can adjust the sound recording level to one of 64 levels. Select [Rec. level] and look at the level meter while turning the <5>...
Page 235: Using Headphones
Using the microphone The built-in microphone records monaural sound. Stereo sound recording is possible by connecting an external stereo microphone (commercially-available) equipped with a miniature stereo plug (3.5 mm) to the camera’s external microphone IN terminal (p.19). When an external microphone is connected, sound recording will switch automatically to the external microphone.
Page 236: Silent Control
Silent Control This function is convenient when you want to change the ISO speed, sound- recording level, etc., silently while shooting a movie. If [z5: Silent Control] is set to [Enable h], you cannot adjust the sound-recording level with the <5> Quick Control dial during movie shooting.
Page 237: Setting The Time Code
Setting the Time Code Count Up [Rec run] : The time code counts up only while you are shooting a movie. [Free run] : The time code counts up whether you are shooting or not. Start Time Setting You can set the time code’s start time. [Manual input setting]: You can freely set the hour, minute, second, [Reset] [Set to camera time] : Sets hours, minutes, and seconds to match the...
Page 238 3 Setting the Time Code Regardless of the [Movie rec count] setting, the time code will always be recorded to the movie file. Movie Playback Count You can select what to display on the movie playback screen. [Rec time] : Displays the recording time and playback time during movie playback.
Page 239: Menu Function Settings
Menu Function Settings [z4] Menu AF mode The AF modes will be the same as described on pages 207-213. You can select [Live mode], [u Live mode], or [Quick mode]. Note that continuous focusing of a moving subject is not possible. Even if the AF mode is set to [Quick mode], it will switch to [Live mode] during movie shooting.
Page 240 3 Menu Function Settings Silent LV shootingN This function applies to still photo shooting. For details, see page 206. Metering timerN You can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). [z5] Menu Time code You can set the time code. For details, see pages 237 and 238. Silent Control When [Enable h] is set, you can use the touch pad <h>...
Page 241 Movie Shooting Cautions White <s> and Red <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icons If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged movie shooting or a high ambient temperature, a white icon <s> will appear. Even if you shoot a movie while this icon is displayed, the movie’s image quality will hardly be affected.
Page 242 Movie Shooting Cautions 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 indicates how much data has not yet been written to the card (remaining capacity of the internal buffer memory).
Page 243: Image Playback
Image Playback This chapter explains how to play back and erase photos and movies, how to display them on a TV screen, and other playback-related functions. About images taken with another camera The camera may not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera or edited with a computer or whose file name was changed.
Page 244: Image Playback
x Image Playback Single-Image Display No information Histogram Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The last captured image or last image viewed will appear. Select an image. To play back images starting with the last image, turn the <5> dial counterclockwise.
Page 245: Grid Display
3 Grid Display The grid is not displayed during movie playback. 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.
Page 246: B: Shooting Information Display
B: Shooting Information Display Sample Information for Still Photos AF Microadjustment Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation amount Aperture Shutter speed Metering mode Shooting mode White balance Image-recording quality Playback number/ Total images recorded Color temperature when is set Eye-Fi transfer * When you shoot in RAW+JPEG image quality, the RAW image file size will be displayed.
Page 247 Sample Information for Movies Playback Shooting mode Movie recording size Frame rate About the Highlight Alert When [33: Highlight alert] is set to [Enable], overexposed highlight areas will blink. To obtain more image detail in the overexposed areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again.
Page 248 B: Shooting Information Display About the Histogram The brightness histogram shows the exposure level distribution and overall brightness. The RGB histogram is for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with [33: Histogram disp]. [Brightness] Display This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of the image’s brightness level.
Page 249: H I Searching For Images Quickly
x Searching for Images Quickly H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display) You can search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. Press the button. During image playback, press the ...
Page 250 x Searching for Images Quickly Jump through Images (Jump Display) 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. Jump method Playback position To search images according to the shooting date, select [Date]. To search images according to folder, select [Folder].
Page 251: Magnified View
u Magnified View You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. Magnified area position In magnified view, you can turn the <5> dial to view another image at the same magnification. The image can be magnified also during the image review immediately after shooting. A movie cannot be magnified.
Page 252 u Magnified View 3 Magnification Settings 1x (no magnification) The image will not be magnified. The magnified view will start with the single-image display. 2x, 4x, 8x, 10x (magnify from center) The magnified view will start at the image center at the selected magnification.
Page 253: Comparing Images (Two-Image Display)
X Comparing Images (Two-Image Display) You can compare two images side by side on the LCD monitor. Magnified view, jump display, setting ratings, protecting the image, and deleting the image are possible. By pressing the button, you can change the shooting information display.
Page 254: Rotating The Image
b Rotating the Image You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. If you have set [51: Auto rotate] to [OnzD] (p.280) before taking vertical shots, you need not rotate the image as described above. If the rotated image is not displayed in the rotated orientation during image playback, set [51: Auto rotate] to [OnzD].
Page 255: Setting Ratings
Setting Ratings You can rate images and movies with one of five rating marks: l/m/ n/o/p. This function is called rating. Set ratings with the <c> Button If [53: m btn function] is set to [Protect], change it to [Rating]. If you press the <Q>...
Page 256 Setting Ratings The total number of images with a given rating can be displayed up to 999. If there are more than 999 images with a given rating, [###] will be displayed for that rating. Taking advantage of ratings With [32: Image jump w/6], you can display only rated images and movies.
Page 257: Q Quick Control During Playback
Q Quick Control During Playback During playback, you can press 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 image only), Highlight alert, :AF point display, e: Image jump w/6]. For movies, only the functions in bold above can be set.
Page 258 Q Quick Control During Playback To rotate an image, set [51: Auto rotate] to [OnzD]. If [51: Auto rotate] is set to [OnD] or [Off], the [b Rotate image] setting will be recorded to the image, but the camera will not rotate the image for display. Pressing the <Q>...
Page 259: Enjoying Movies
k Enjoying Movies You can play back movies in the following three ways: Playback on a TV set Movies on a card can be played only by devices compatible with MOV files. Since hard disk recorders do not have an HDMI IN terminal, the camera cannot be connected to a hard disk recorder with an HDMI cable.
Page 260 k Enjoying Movies Playback and Editing with a Personal Computer To have the movie play back smoothly on a personal computer, use a high-performance personal computer. Regarding the computer hardware requirements for ImageBrowser EX, refer to the PDF file ImageBrowser EX User Guide.
Page 261: Playing Movies
k Playing Movies Speaker Before listening to a movie through headphones, tone down the volume to prevent hurting your ears. Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display images. Select a movie. Turn the <5> dial to select the movie to be played.
Page 262 k Playing Movies Function 2 Exit Returns to the single-image display. 7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop. Adjust the slow motion speed by turning the <5> dial. 8 Slow motion The slow-motion speed is indicated on the upper right. 5 First frame Displays the movie’s first frame.
Page 263: Editing The Movie's First And Last Scenes
X Editing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in 1-sec. increments. On the movie playback screen, select [X]. The movie editing panel will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Specify the part to be edited out.
Page 264 X Editing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes Since the editing is performed in 1-sec. increments (position indicated by [X]), the exact position where the movie is edited may differ slightly from the position you specified. If the card does not have enough free space, [New file] will not be available.
Page 265: Slide Show (Auto Playback)
Slide Show (Auto Playback) You can play back the images on the card as an automatic slide show. Number of images to be played [Date] Select [Slide show]. Under the [32] tab, select [Slide show], then press <0>. Select the images to be played. Turn the <5>...
Page 266 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) Item All the still photos and movies on the card will be played jAll images back. Still photos and movies taken on the selected shooting iDate date will be played back. Still photos and movies in the selected folder will be nFolder played back.
Page 267 To pause the slide show, press <0>. During pause, [G] will be displayed on the upper left of the image. Press <0> again to resume the slide show. During auto playback, you can press the button to change the still photo display format (p.244).
Page 268: Viewing The Images On Tv
Viewing the Images on TV You can view the still photos and movies on a TV set. Adjust the movie’s sound volume with the TV set. The sound volume cannot be adjusted with the camera. Before connecting or disconnecting the cable between the camera and television, turn off the camera and TV set.
Page 269 The movie cannot be output at the same time from both the <D> and <q> terminals. Do not connect any other device’s output to the camera’s <D> terminal. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Certain TVs may not be able to play back the captured images. In such a case, use the provided AV cable to connect to the TV.
Page 270 Viewing the Images on TV Still photo playback menu Movie playback menu : Return : 9-image index : Play movie : Slide show : Disp. shooting info : Rotate During the two-image display (p.253), playback with the TV’s remote control is not possible.
Page 271 Set the proper video system format with [53: Video system]. Connect the provided AV cable to the camera. With the plug’s <Canon> logo facing the back of the camera, insert it into the <q> terminal. Connect the AV cable to the TV set.
Page 272: K Protecting Images
K Protecting Images Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally. 3 Protecting a Single Image Image protect icon Select [Protect images]. Under the [31] tab, select [Protect images], then press <0>. Select [Select images]. Select [Select images], then press <0>.
Page 273 3 Protecting All Images in a Folder or Card You can protect all the images in a folder or on a card at one time. Set with the <c> Button During image playback, you can use the <c> button to protect an image.
Page 274: Copying Images
a Copying Images The images recorded on one card can be copied to the other card. 3 Copying Individual Images Lowest file number Number of images in folder Folder name Highest file number The copy source is the card selected in the [51: Record func+card/folder sel.] menu’s [Record/play] ([Playback]) setting.
Page 275 Total images selected Select the images to be copied. Turn the <5> dial to select an image to be copied, then press <0>. The <X> icon will appear on the upper left of the screen. If you press the button and turn the <6>...
Page 276 a Copying Images 3 Copying All Images in a Folder or Card You can copy all the images in a folder or on a card at one time. Under [x1: Image copy], when you select [Sel.n] or [All image], you can copy all the images in the folder or on a card.
Page 277: L Erasing Images
L Erasing Images You 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 cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect them.
Page 278 L Erasing Images 3 Erasing All Images in a Folder or Card You can erase all the images in a folder or on a card at one time. When [31: Erase images] is set to [All images in folder] or [All images on card], all the images in the folder or card will be erased.
Page 279: Changing Image Playback Settings
Changing Image Playback Settings 3 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness The LCD monitor’s brightness is adjusted automatically for optimum viewing. You can set the automatic adjustment’s brightness level (brighter or darker) or adjust the brightness manually. Automatic adjustment While [Auto] is set, be careful not to obstruct the round, external light sensor (p.20) on the right of the LCD monitor with your finger, etc.
Page 280: Auto Rotation Of Vertical Images
Changing Image Playback Settings 3 Auto Rotation of Vertical Images Vertical 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.
Page 281: Post-Processing Images
Post-Processing You can process RAW 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>.
Page 282: R Processing Raw Images With The Camera
R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN You can process 1 images with the camera and save them as JPEG images. While the RAW image itself does not change, you can process the RAW image according to different conditions to create any number of JPEG images from it.
Page 283: Displaying The Setting Screen
About the Magnified View You can magnify the image by pressing the button in step 3. The magnification will differ depending on the pixel count of [Image quality] set in [RAW image processing]. With <9>, you can scroll around the magnified image.
Page 284: Noise Reduction For High Iso Speeds
R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN RAW Image-processing Options Brightness adjustment You 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) You can select the white balance. If you select [P], turn the <6> dial to set the color temperature on the setting screen.
Page 285: Distortion Correction
Color space (p.158) You can select either sRGB or Adobe RGB. Since 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.147) If [Enable] is set, the corrected image will be displayed. If the effect is difficult to discern, press the ...
Page 286: Chromatic Aberration Correction
R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN Chromatic aberration correction 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. If the effect is difficult to discern, press the ...
Page 287: S Resize
S Resize You can resize an image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG 3/4/a/b images. JPEG c and RAW images cannot be resized. Target sizes Select [Resize].
Page 288 S Resize Resize Options According to Original Image Size Original Image Size About Image Sizes 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.
Page 289: Sensor Cleaning
If visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Even while the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit is operating, you can press the shutter button halfway to interrupt the cleaning and start shooting immediately.
Page 290: Automatic Sensor Cleaning
f Automatic Sensor Cleaning Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not pay attention to this operation.
Page 291: Appending Dust Delete Data
Appending Dust Delete DataN Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that may be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image for erasing the dust spots later.
Page 292 3 Appending Dust Delete DataN About the Dust Delete Data After the Dust Delete Data is obtained, it is appended to all the JPEG and RAW images captured thereafter. Before an important shoot, you should update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it again. For details about using Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.394) to erase dust spots, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (p.396) on the Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM.
Page 293: Manual Sensor Cleaning
The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. If you use a battery, make sure it is fully charged. If the battery grip with size- AA/LR6 batteries is attached, manual sensor cleaning will not be possible.
Page 294 If the battery level becomes low while you clean the sensor, the beeper will sound as a warning. Stop cleaning the sensor. If a smudge that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
Page 295: Printing Images And Transferring Images To A Computer
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer Printing (p.298) You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images on the card. The camera is compatible with “wPictBridge” which is the standard for direct printing. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.305) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded on the card according to your printing...
Page 296: Preparing To Print
Preparing to Print The direct printing procedure can be performed entirely with the camera while you look at the LCD monitor. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Set the camera’s power switch to <2>. Set up the printer. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Page 297: Pictbridge
PictBridge Movies cannot be printed. The camera cannot be used with printers compatible only with CP Direct or Bubble Jet Direct. Do not use any interface cable other than the one provided. If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the printer.
Page 298: Wprinting
wPrinting The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings may not be available. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Printer-connected icon Print setting screen The paper size, type, and layout you have set are displayed. * Depending on the printer, certain settings such as the date and file number imprinting and trimming may not be selectable.
Page 299: Setting The Paper Size
Q Setting the Paper Size Y Setting the Paper Type U Setting the Page Layout Bordered The print will have white borders along the edges. The print will have no borders. If your printer cannot print Borderless borderless prints, the print will have borders. The shooting information* Borderedc 9x13 cm and larger prints.
Page 300 wPrinting Printing Effect The image will be printed according to the printer’s standard colors. The image’s Exif data is used to make automatic corrections. EOff No automatic correction will be applied. The image will be printed with higher saturation to produce EVIVID more vivid blues and greens.
Page 301 With Easy printing, you can print another image using the same settings. Just select the image and press the < the number of copies will always be 1. (You cannot set the number of copies.) Also, any trimming (p.303) will not be applied. The [Default] setting for printing effects and other options are the printer’s own default settings as set by the printer’s manufacturer.
Page 302 wPrinting e Adjustment of Printing Effects Brightness The image brightness can be adjusted. Adjust levels When you select [Manual], you can change the histogram’s distribution and adjust the image’s brightness and contrast. With the Adjust levels screen displayed, press the ...
Page 303: Trimming The Image
Trimming the Image Tilt correction On the print settings screen, select [Trimming]. Set the trimming frame size, position, and aspect ratio. The image area within the trimming frame will be printed. The trimming frame’s aspect ratio can be changed with [Paper settings]. Changing the trimming frame size Turn the <6>...
Page 304: Error Messages
wPrinting Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area may not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look in the print. While trimming the image, look at the camera’s LCD monitor. If you look at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame may not be displayed accurately.
Page 305: W Digital Print Order Format (Dpof)
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file number imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) Setting the Printing Options Print type Select [Print order].
Page 306 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Standard Prints one image on one sheet. Index Print type Both Date File number Even if [Date] and [File No.] are set to [On], the date or file number may not be imprinted depending on the print type setting and printer model. With [Index] prints, both the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.
Page 307 Print Ordering Sel.Image Quantity Total images selected Checkmark Index icon Select [Mark all in folder] and select the folder. A print order for one copy of all the images in the folder will be placed. If you select [Clear all in folder] and select the folder, the print order for that folder will all be canceled.
Page 308: W Direct Printing With Dpof
W Direct Printing with DPOF Prepare to print. See page 296. Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer” procedure up to step 5. Under the [31] tab, select [Print order]. Select [Print]. [Print] will be displayed only if the camera is connected to a printer and printing is possible.
Page 309: Transferring Images To A Personal Computer
d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer You can connect the camera to a personal computer and operate the camera to transfer images on the card to the personal computer. This is called direct image transfer. The direct image transfer can be performed with the camera while you look at the LCD monitor.
Page 310 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer After the EOS Utility screen appears, do not operate EOS Utility. If any screen other than EOS Utility’s top screen is displayed, [Direct transfer] in step 5 on page 312 will not be displayed. (The image transfer function will not be available.) If the EOS Utility screen does not appear, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM, p.396).
Page 311 3 Select the Images to be Transferred Sel.Image When [Sel.Image] is selected, you can check the image’s transfer status on the upper left of the screen: No mark: Not selected. X: Selected for transfer. l: Transfer failed. k: Transfer succeeded. On page 310, the procedures for [RAW+JPEG transfer] and steps 1 to 4 can also be performed while the camera is not connected to a personal computer.
Page 312 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Sel.n Select [Sel.n] and select [Folder images not transfer’d]. When you select a folder, all the images in that folder not yet transferred to the personal computer will be selected. Selecting [Folder images failed transf.] will select the selected folder’s images that failed to transfer.
Page 313: Customizing The Camera
Customizing the Camera You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Also, the current camera settings can be saved under the Mode Dial’s <w>, <x>, and <y> positions. The features explained in this chapter can be set and used in the following shooting modes: d/s/f/a/...
Page 314: Custom Functions
Custom FunctionsN 81: Exposure Exposure level increments ISO speed setting increments Bracketing auto cancel Bracketing sequence Number of bracketed shots Safety shift 82: Display/Operation Warnings z in viewfinder LV shooting area display Dial direction during Tv/Av Multi function lock Custom Controls 83: Others Add cropping information Default Erase option...
Page 315: Custom Function Settings
Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn1: Exposure Exposure level increments 1/3: 1/3-stop 1/2: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, flash exposure compensation, etc. Effective when you prefer to control the exposure in less fine increments than 1/3-stop increments.
Page 316 3 Custom Function SettingsN Bracketing sequence The AEB shooting sequence and white balance bracketing sequence can be changed. 0-+: 0, -, + -0+: -, 0, + +0-: +, 0, - 0 : Standard exposure - : Decreased exposure - : Blue bias + : Increased exposure + : Amber bias Number of bracketed shots The number of shots taken with AEB and white balance bracketing can be...
Page 317: Safety Shift
Safety shift OFF: Disable Tv/Av: Shutter speed/Aperture This takes effect in the shutter-priority AE (s) and aperture-priority AE (f) modes. If the subject brightness changes and the standard exposure cannot be obtained within the autoexposure range, the camera will automatically change the manually-selected setting to obtain a standard exposure.
Page 318: C.fn2: Disp./Operation
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn2: Disp./Operation Warnings z in viewfinder When any of the following functions are set, the <h> icon can be displayed on the viewfinder’s bottom right (p.23). Select the function for which you want the warning icon to appear, press <0>...
Page 319 Dial direction during Tv/Av Normal Reverse direction The dial’s turning direction for setting the shutter speed and aperture can be reversed. In the <a> shooting mode, the turning direction of the <6> and <5> dial will be reversed. In the other shooting modes, the turning direction of only the <6>...
Page 320: C.fn3: Others
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn3: Others Add cropping information If you set cropping information, vertical lines for the aspect ratio you have set will appear on the Live View image. You can then compose the shot as if you were shooting with a medium- or large-format camera (6x6 cm, 4x5 inch, etc.).
Page 321: 82: Custom Controls
82: Custom Controls You can assign frequently-used functions to camera buttons or dials according to your preferences. With the screen in step 2 displayed, you can press the <L> button to cancel the Custom Control settings. Note that the [82: Custom Controls] settings will not be canceled even if you select [84: Clear all Custom Func.
Page 322 82: Custom Controls Assignable Functions to Camera Controls Function Metering and AF start AF stop Switch to registered AF function ONE SHOT z AI SERVO Switch to registered AF point AF point direct selection Metering start AE lock AE lock (while button pressed) AE lock (hold) FE lock Set ISO speed (hold button, turn...
Page 323 * The AF stop button ( ) is provided only on super telephoto IS lenses. 82: Custom Controls...
Page 324 82: Custom Controls : Metering and AF start 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 and <A> buttons and add the function to switch to the registered AF point, you can instantly switch to the registered AF point.
Page 325 : AF stop 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 : Switch to registered AF function After setting AF area selection mode (p.72), Tracking sensitivity (p.90), Acceleration/deceleration tracking (p.91), AF point auto switching (p.92), AI Servo 1st image priority (p.94), and AI Servo 2nd image priority (p.95) and assigning this function to a button, you can apply...
Page 326 82: Custom Controls : Switch to registered AF point During metering, when you press the button assigned 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 button, you can select [Switch only when btn is held] or [Switch each time btn is pressed].
Page 327 : FE lock During flash photography, pressing the button assigned to this function will fire a preflash and record the required flash output (FE lock). : Set ISO speed (hold button, turn You can set the ISO speed by holding down <0> and turning the <6>...
Page 328 82: Custom Controls : One-touch image quality setting When you press the button assigned to this function, you can switch to the image-recording quality set here. While the camera switches the image-recording quality, the image-recording quality will blink on the LCD panel.
Page 329 : Depth-of-field preview When you press the depth-of-field preview button, the aperture will stop down and you can check the depth of field (p.165). : IS start With the lens’ IS switch set to <1>, the lens’ Image Stabilizer operates when you press the button assigned to this function. : VF electronic level When you press the button assigned to this function, the viewfinder will display a grid and an electronic level using the AF points.
Page 330 82: Custom Controls : Menu display Pressing <0> will display the menu on the LCD monitor. : Image playback Pressing <0> will play back images. : Magnify/Reduce (press SET, turn Press <0> to magnify the images recorded on the card. See p.251 for the operation procedure.
Page 331: Registering My Menu
Registering My MenuN Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. About My Menu Settings Sort You can change the order of the registered items in My Menu. Select [Sort] and select the item whose order you want to change.
Page 332: Register Custom Shooting Modes
w Register Custom Shooting ModesN You can register current camera settings, such as the shooting mode, menu functions, and Custom Function settings, as Custom shooting modes under the Mode Dial’s <w>, <x>, and <y> positions. Automatic Updating If you change a setting while you shoot in the <w>, <x>, or <y> mode, the Custom shooting mode can be automatically updated to reflect the changed setting(s).
Page 333 Settings Registered Shooting functions Shooting mode + exposure setting, ISO speed, AF mode, AF area selection mode, AF point, Metering mode, Drive mode, Exposure compensation amount, Flash exposure compensation amount Menu functions [z1] Image quality, Image review, Beep, Release shutter without card, Lens aberration correction (Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction), External Speedlite control, Mirror lockup...
Page 334 w Register Custom Shooting ModesN [x2] Slide show, Image jump with 6 [x3] Highlight alert, AF point disp., Playback grid, Histogram display, Movie play count, Magnificatn (approx.) [51] File numbering, Auto rotate, Eye-Fi settings [52] Auto power off, LCD brightness, VF grid display [53] Sensor cleaning (Auto cleaning), z button display options, m button function [81] Exposure level increments, ISO speed setting increments,...
Page 335: Reference
Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc.
Page 336: B Button Functions
B Button Functions Note that you cannot remove the <X> for all three display options. The [Displays camera settings] sample screen is displayed in English for all languages. Even if you uncheck the [Electronic level] so it does not appear, it will still appear for Live View shooting and movie shooting when you press the ...
Page 337 Shooting Settings White balance correction Shutter speed Shooting mode Exposure level indicator Picture Style AF mode Quick Control icon Battery check White balance Eye-Fi card transmission status Metering mode Flash-ready/FE lock/ High-speed sync Drive mode Pressing the <Q> button enables Quick Control of the shooting settings (p.49).
Page 338: Checking The Battery Information
Battery position The use of a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E6 is recommended. If you use any battery other than the Battery Pack LP-E6, the camera’s full performance may not be attained or malfunction may result.
Page 339 Registering the Battery to the Camera You can register up to six LP-E6 battery packs to the camera. To register multiple battery packs to the camera, do the procedure below for each battery pack. Battery registration is not possible if size-AA/LR6 batteries are in the Battery Grip BG-E11 or if you use the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6.
Page 340 3 Checking the Battery Information Labeling the Serial No. on the Battery Affixing a serial number label onto all the registered Battery Pack LP- E6’s makes it convenient. Serial No. Do not affix the label on any part other than as shown in the illustration in step 2.
Page 341 Checking the Remaining Capacity of a Registered Battery Pack You can check the remaining capacity of any battery pack (even when not installed) and also when it was last used. Serial No. Date last used Remaining capacity Deleting the Registered Battery Pack Information Select [Delete info.].
Page 342: Using A Household Power Outlet
Using a Household Power Outlet With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the remaining battery level. DC Coupler cord hole Do not connect or disconnect the power cord or DC Coupler while the camera’s power switch is set to <1>.
Page 343: Replacing The Date/Time Battery
Replacing the Date/Time Battery 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.
Page 344: Using Eye-Fi Cards
Using Eye-Fi Cards With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a personal computer or upload them to an online service via a wireless LAN. The image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card. For instructions on how to set up and use the Eye-Fi card or to troubleshoot any image transfer problems, refer to the Eye-Fi card’s instruction manual or contact the card’s manufacturer.
Page 345 Transmission status icon (Gray) Not connected : No connection with access point. (Blinking) Connecting : Connection with access point. (Displayed) Connected : Connection to access point established. ) Transferring Cautions for Using Eye-Fi Cards If “ ” is displayed, an error occurred while retrieving the card information.
Page 346: Function Availability Table According To Shooting Mode
Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode o: Set automatically k: User selectable Function All image quality settings selectable Automatically set/Auto ISO ISO speed Manual Automatic selection Picture Style Manual selection Auto Preset White balance Custom Color temperature setting Correction/Bracketing Auto Lighting Optimizer Peripheral illumination correction Lens aberration...
Page 347 Function AF point selection AF-assist beam Manual focusing (MF) AF Configuration Tool AF Microadjustment Evaluative metering Metering mode Metering mode selection Program shift AE lock Exposure Exposure compensation Depth-of-field preview Single shooting High-speed continuous shooting Low-speed continuous shooting Drive Silent single shooting Silent continuous shooting Q (10 sec.) k (2 sec.)
Page 348: Menu Settings
Menu Settings For Viewfinder Shooting and Live View Shooting z: Shooting 1 (Red) Image quality Image review Beep Release shutter without card Lens aberration correction External Speedlite control Mirror lockup Shaded menu options are not displayed in the <A> mode. What is displayed under [z1: Image quality] depends on the [Record func.] (p.116) setting under [51: Record func+card/folder sel.].
Page 349 z: Shooting 2 (Red) Exposure compensation/AEB ISO speed settings Auto Lighting Optimizer White balance Custom White Balance Manual setting of white balance White balance shift/ bracketing Color space * During movie shooting, [Expo.comp./AEB] will be [Exposure comp.]. z: Shooting 3 (Red) Picture Style Long exposure noise reduction...
Page 350 Menu Settings z: Shooting 4* (Red) Live View shooting AF mode Grid display Aspect ratio Exposure simulation Silent LV shooting Metering timer * In the <A> mode, these menu options are displayed under [z2]. 2: AF1 (Purple) Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4 Case 5...
Page 351 2: AF3 (Purple) USM lens electronic MF AF-assist beam firing One-Shot AF release priority 2: AF4 (Purple) Lens drive when AF impossible Selectable AF point Select AF area selection mode AF area selection method Orientation linked AF point 2: AF5 (Purple) Manual AF point selection pattern AF point display during...
Page 352: Image Rotate
Menu Settings 3: Playback 1 (Blue) Protect images Rotate image Erase images Print order Image copy RAW image processing Process 1 images 3: Playback 2 (Blue) Resize Rating Slide show Image transfer Image jump w/6 3: Playback 3 (Blue) Highlight alert AF point display Playback grid Histogram display...
Page 353 5: Set-up 1 (Yellow) Record function+card/ folder selection File numbering File name Auto rotate Format card Eye-Fi settings 5: Set-up 2 (Yellow) Auto power off LCD brightness Date/Time/Zone LanguageK VF grid display GPS device settings* * If [GPS device setting] is not displayed, update the camera firmware. When using a GPS device or a Wireless File Transmitter, be sure to check the countries and areas of use, and use the device in accordance with the laws and regulations of the country or region.
Page 354 Menu Settings 5: Set-up 3 (Yellow) Video system Battery info. Sensor cleaning z button display options m button function Communication settings 5: Set-up 4 (Yellow) Custom shooting mode (C1-C3) Clear all camera settings Resets the camera to the default settings Copyright information Firmware Ver.
Page 355 For Movie Shooting z: Shooting 4* (Movie) (Red) AF mode Grid display Movie recording size Sound recording* Silent LV shooting Metering timer *1: In the <A> mode, these menu options are displayed under [z2]. *2: In the <A> mode, it will be [Sound recording]: [On/Off]. z: Shooting 5* (Movie) (Red) Time code...
Page 356: System Map
System Map ST-E2 270EX II ST-E3-RT Dioptric Adjustment Bundled Lenses Eg Accessories Anti-Fog Eyepiece Eg Eyecup Eg Wide Strap EW-EOS5DMKIII Angle Finder C Battery Pack LP-E6 Hand Strap AC Adapter DC Coupler Battery Magazine AC-E6 DR-E6 BGM-E11L for two AC Adapter Kit LP-E6 battery packs ACK-E6 (attached to BG-E11)
Page 357 Remote GPS Receiver Headphones Controller GP-E2 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Solution Disk Manual Interface Cable IFC-200U (1.9 m/6.2 ft.) Interface Cable IFC-500U (4.7 m/15.4 ft.) CF card Card reader SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card Leather Case EH20-L Remote Timer Remote Switch...
Page 358: Troubleshooting Guide
If the battery’s remaining capacity (p.338) is 94% or higher, the battery will not be recharged. Do not recharge any battery pack other than genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E6. The charger’s lamp blinks at high speed. If there is a problem with the battery charger or battery pack or if...
Page 359 The access lamp still blinks even when the power switch is set to <2>. If the power is turned off while an image is being recorded to the card, the access lamp will remain on/continue to blink for a few seconds. When the image recording is completed, the power will turn off automatically.
Page 360 Troubleshooting Guide Shooting-Related Problems The lens cannot be attached. The camera cannot be used with EF-S lenses (p.39). The viewfinder is dark. Install a recharged battery pack in the camera (p.28). No images can be shot or recorded. The card is not properly inserted (p.31). If you are using an SD card, slide the card’s write-protect switch to the Write/Erase setting (p.31).
Page 361 The image is out of focus. Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF> (p.39). To prevent camera shake, press the shutter button gently (p.43, 44). If the lens has an Image Stabilizer, set the IS switch to <1> (p.42). In low light, the shutter speed may become slow.
Page 362 Troubleshooting Guide The maximum burst during continuous shooting is lower. If you shoot something that has fine detail (such as a field of grass), the file size will be larger and the actual maximum burst may be lower than the number mentioned on page 121. ISO 100 cannot be set.
Page 363 Make sure the flash (or PC sync cord) is securely attached to the camera. If you use a non-Canon flash unit with Live View shooting, set [z4: Silent LV shoot.] to [Disable] (p.206). The flash always fires at full output.
Page 364 Troubleshooting Guide During Live View and movie shooting, a white icon is displayed. It indicates that the camera’s internal temperature is high. If the white < > icon displayed, the still photo’s image quality may deteriorate. If the red <E> icon is displayed, it indicates that the Live View or movie shooting will soon be terminated automatically (p.215, 241).
Page 365: Movie Shooting
The manually set ISO speed changes when switching to movie shooting. If you shoot a movie when [Maximum: 25600] is set with [ISO speed range] and ISO speed is set to ISO 16000/20000/25600, the ISO speed will switch to ISO12800 (during movie shooting with manual exposure).
Page 366 Troubleshooting Guide When I shoot still photos during movie shooting, the movie shooting stops. To shoot still photos during movie shooting, using a CF card compatible with UDMA transfer rates is recommended. Setting a lower image quality for still photos and shooting fewer continuous still photos can also resolve the problem.
Page 367 The fourth character in the file name changes. With [51: File name], select the camera’s unique file name or the file name registered under User setting 1 (p.152). The file numbering does not start from 0001. If the card already contains recorded images, the image number may not start from 0001 (p.154).
Page 368 Troubleshooting Guide [Eye-Fi settings] does not appear. [Eye-Fi settings] will appear only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted into the camera. If the Eye-Fi card has a write-protect switch set to the LOCK position, you will not be able to check the card’s connection status or disable Eye-Fi card transmission (p.344).
Page 369 No image appears on the TV screen. Use the stereo AV cable that came with the camera (p.271). Make sure the stereo AV cable or HDMI cable’s plug is inserted all the way in (p.268, 271). Set the video OUT system (NTSC/PAL) to the same video system as the TV set (p.271).
Page 370 Troubleshooting Guide Sensor Cleaning Problems The shutter makes a noise during sensor cleaning. If you selected [Clean nowf], the shutter will make a noise, but no picture is taken (p.290). Automatic sensor cleaning does not work. If you repeatedly turn the power switch <1> and <2> at a short interval, the <f>...
Page 371: Error Codes
50, 60, Operate the power switch, remove and install the battery pack 70, 80, again, or use a Canon lens (p.30, 34). * If the error still persists, write down the error number and contact your nearest Canon Service Center.
Page 372: Specifications
CF card (Type I, UDMA mode 7-compatible), SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card Approx. 36 x 24 mm Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses) (35 mm-equivalent lens focal length will be as indicated on the lens) Canon EF mount CMOS sensor Approx.
Page 373 Noise reduction: Applicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots Automatic image brightness correction: Auto Lighting Optimizer Highlight tone priority: Provided Lens aberration correction: Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction • Viewfinder Type: Eye-level pentaprism Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 100% (with Eye point approx. 21 mm) Magnification: Approx.
Page 374: Multiple Exposures
Specifications AF fine adjustment: AF-assist beam: • Exposure Control Metering modes: Metering range: Exposure control: ISO speed: (Recommended exposure index) ISO speed settings: Exposure compensation: Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments AE lock: • HDR Shooting Dynamic range adjustment: Auto, ±1 EV, ±2 EV, ±3 EV Effect: Auto image align: •...
Page 375 RAW: Approx. 13 shots (approx. 18 shots) RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 7 shots (approx. 7 shots) * Figures are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO * Figures in parentheses apply to an UDMA mode 7, 128 • External Speedlite Compatible Speedlites: EX-series Speedlites...
Page 376 Specifications • Live View Shooting Aspect ratio settings: Focus modes: Focusing brightness range: EV 1 - 18 (with contrast detection, at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100) Metering modes: Metering range: Silent shooting: Grid display: • Movie Shooting Movie recording compression: Audio recording format: Linear PCM Recording format: Recording size and frame rate:...
Page 377 Metering range: EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Exposure control: 1. Autoexposure, 2. Shutter-priority AE, 3. Aperture- priority AE, 4. Manual exposure * With 1, 2, and 3, exposure compensation and AE lock Exposure compensation: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (±5 stops for still photos) ISO speed: Scene Intelligent Auto and Tv: Automatically set within ISO 100 - 12800...
Page 378: Custom Functions
Specifications Image rotate: Ratings: Movie playback: Slide show: Image protect: Copying images: • Post-Processing of Images In-camera RAW image processing: Resize: • Direct Printing Compatible printers: Printable images: Print ordering: • Image Transfer Transferrable images: • Custom Functions Custom Functions: My Menu registration: Custom shooting modes: Register under Mode Dial’s C1/C2/C3 Copyright information:...
Page 379 Wireless remote control: Remote Controller RC-6 Eye-Fi card: Compatible • Power Battery: Battery Pack LP-E6 (Quantity 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6. * With Battery Grip BG-E11 attached, size-AA/LR6 Battery information: Remaining capacity, Shutter count, Recharge performance, and Battery registration possible Battery life: With viewfinder shooting:...
Page 380 Specifications • Battery Charger LC-E6 Compatible battery: Recharging time: Rated input: Rated output: Working temperature range: Working humidity: Dimensions (W x H x D):Approx. 69.0 x 33.0 x 93.0 mm / 2.7 x 1.3 x 3.7 in. Weight: • Battery Charger LC-E6E Compatible battery: Power cord length: Recharging time:...
Page 381 All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines. Dimensions, maximum diameter, length and weight listed above are based on CIPA Guidelines (except weight for camera body only).
Page 382 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non- genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery...
Page 383: Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet.
Page 384 • Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.
Page 385 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Page 386 4. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Canon may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than by cord when disconnecting charger.
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Page 393: Software Start Guide
Software Start Guide This chapter gives an overview of the software in the EOS DIGITAL 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 in the Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM.
Page 394: Software Start Guide
Software Start Guide EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk This disk contains various software for EOS DIGITAL cameras. EOS Utility With the camera connected to a personal computer, EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer.
Page 395: Installing The Software
(The newer version will overwrite the previous version.) Insert EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM). For Macintosh, double-click to open the CD-ROM icon displayed on the desktop, then double-click on [Canon EOS Digital Installer]. Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to install.
Page 396 Software Start Guide Software Instruction Manual Contains the Software Instruction Manuals. Copying and Viewing the Instruction Manual PDFs Insert the [Software INSTRUCTION MANUAL] CD-ROM into your computer. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. For Windows, the icon is displayed in [(My) Computer]. For Macintosh, the icon is displayed on the desktop.
Page 397: Index
Index 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay...113 1280x720 ...231 1920x1080 ...231 4- or 9-image index display...249 61-point automatic selection AF ...73, 77 640x480 ...231 A ...64, 218 AC Adapter Kit ...342 Access lamp...33 Adobe RGB...158 AE lock...171 AEB...170, 315 AF area selection mode...72, 75 AF Microadjustment...104 AF mode ...70 AF point ...72, 75...
Page 398 Index Camera shake ...42, 43 Card ...15, 31, 53 Card reminder ...32 Format ...53 Low-level format ...54 Problem ...33, 54 Center-weighted average metering...168 CF card 9 Card Charger...26, 28 Chromatic aberration correction ...148 Cleaning...289 Clear camera settings...56 Color space...158 Color temperature...137, 139 Color tone ...133 Continuous...154 Continuous shooting ...112...
Page 399 First-curtain synchronization ...194 Flash (Speedlite) Custom Functions...196 External Speedlite...188 FE lock...188 Flash control ...191 Flash exposure compensation..188 Flash-sync speed ...189 Manual flash ...193 Shutter synchronization (1st/2nd curtain)...194 Wireless...194 Flash exposure bracketing...195 Flash exposure compensation...188, 195 Flash mode ...193 Flash-sync contacts ...18 Focus confirmation light ...64 Focus lock...67 Focus mode switch ...39, 111, 214...
Page 400 Index Image-recording quality ...119 Index display...249 INFO. button ...200, 225, 244, 336 IPB ...231 ISO speed...124, 221, 224 Automatic setting (Auto) ...125 Automatic setting range...127 ISO expansion...126 Manual Setting range ...126 Minimum shutter speed ...128 Setting increments...315 JPEG ...119 Jump display...250 Language...38 Large (Image-recording quality)...121 LCD monitor...15...
Page 401 My Menu... 331 Noise reduction High ISO speed... 143 Long exposures ... 144 Nomenclature ... 18 Non-Canon flash units... 189 Normal (Image-recording quality) ... 119 NTSC... 231, 354 ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF) ... 70 One-Shot AF ... 70 One-touch image quality setting... 123 P (Program AE) ...
Page 402: Print Order (Dpof)
Index Power Auto power off ...55 Battery check...35, 338 Battery info ...338 Household power ...342 Possible shots ...35, 121, 199 Recharge...28 Recharge performance...338 Pressing completely...44 Pressing halfway...44 Printing...295 Layout...299 Paper settings ...299 Print Order (DPOF) ...305 Printing effects...300 Tilt correction ...303 Trimming...303 Program AE ...160, 218 Program shift ...161...
Page 403 Silent shooting Continuous shooting...112 Silent LV shooting...206, 240 Single shooting ...112 Single image display ...244 Single shooting ...112 Single-point AF ...72, 75 Single-point Spot AF ...72, 75 Slide show...265 Small (Image-recording quality) ...121, 287 Software...393 Speaker...261 Spot AF point ...23 Spot metering...168 S-RAW (Small RAW) ...119, 122 sRGB ...158...
Page 404 The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of April 2012. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any lenses and accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CPH-E002-001 © CANON INC. 2012...

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Instruction Manual

Getting Started

Basic Shooting

Setting the AF and Drive Modes

Image Settings

Advanced Operations

Flash Photography

Shooting Movies

Image Playback

Sensor Cleaning

Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer

Customizing the Camera

Reference

Software Start Guide

Quick Links

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