Introduction - Canon EOS 5D Mark III Instruction Manual

Introduction

The EOS 5D Mark III is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a
fine-detail, full-frame (approx. 36 x 24 mm) CMOS sensor with approx.
22.3 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5+, approx. 100% viewfinder
coverage, high-precision and high-speed 61-point AF, approx. 6 fps
continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full High-Definition (Full
HD) movie shooting.
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the "Safety
Precautions" (p.389-391) and "Handling Precautions" (p.14-15).
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera.
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
Memory Cards
In this manual, "CF card" refers to CompactFlash cards and "SD card"
refers to SD/SDHC/SDXC cards. "Card" refers to all memory cards
used to record images or movies. The camera does not come with a
card for recording images/movies. Please purchase it separately.
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