Canon EOS 5D Mark III manual

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3 Before starting, check that all t he following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer . * Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (T he LC-E6E come s with a power cord.) Attach Eyecup Eg to the viewfinder eyepiece. If you purchased a Lens Kit, chec k that the lens is included. Depending on the [...]

4 Icons in this Manual < 6 > : Indicates the Main Dial. < 5 > : Indicates the Quick Control Dial. < 9 > : Indicates the Multi-controller . < 0 > : Indicates the Setting button. 0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after y ou let go of th[...]

5 For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’ s basic operations and shooting procedures. Chapters Introduction 2 Getting St arted 27 Basic Shooting 63 Setting the AF and Drive Modes 69 Image Settings 11 7 Advanced Operations 161 Flash Photography 189 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 199 Shooting Movies 219 I[...]

6 1 Introduction 2 Item Check List ......... ........................................................................ 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ..................................................... 4 Chapters ........................................................................................... 5 Index to Features ............ ........[...]

7 Contents 2 3 4 Basic Shooting 63 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Inte lligent Auto) ................... 64 A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) ......................... 67 Setting the AF and Drive Modes 69 f : Selecting the AF Mode .... ........................................................ 70 S Selecting the AF Area .... ........[...]

8 Contents 5 6 Noise Reduction Settings ............................................................. 145 Highlight Tone Priority ..... ............................................................. 148 Lens Peripheral Illu mination / Chromatic Aberration Correction ........ 149 Creating and Selecting a Folder ......... .............................[...]

9 Contents 7 8 9 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 199 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor ........ ....................................... 200 Shooting Function Settings .. ......................................................... 204 Menu Function Settings .... ............................................................ 205 Using AF[...]

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23 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information The display will show only th e settings currently applied. < S > Single AF point < O > Spot AF (single point) (p.75) Area AF frame (p.73) < A > AE lock (p.173) / AEB in-progress (p.172) < D > Flash-ready (p.190) Improper FE lock warning < d > FE lock (p.190) / FEB in-progress (p.[...]

24 Nomenclature Mode Dial T urn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button). A :Scene Intelligent Auto (p.64) F : Bulb (p.174) a : Manual exposure (p.168) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.166) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.164) d : Program AE (p.162) Custom shooting modes Y ou can register the shooting mode ( d / s[...]

25 Nomenclature EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens Focus mode switch (p.39) Hood mount (p.41) 77 mm filter thread (front of lens) Zoom ring (p.40) Image Stabilizer switch (p.42) Lens mount index (p.39) Contacts (p.15) Distance scale Focusing ring (p.1 12, 216) Infrared index Zoom position index (p.40) C OP Y[...]

26 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E6 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.28). Battery Charger LC-E6E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.28). Battery pack slot Charge lamp Power plug IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS-SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULL Y FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a s[...]

27 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory step s before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the S trap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sure the str[...]

28 1 Remove the protective cover . Detach the protective cover provided with the battery . 2 Atta ch the battery . As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger . T o detach the battery , follow the above procedure in reverse. 3 Recharge the battery . For LC-E6 As shown by the arrow , flip out the battery charger ’s pro[...]

29 Charging the Battery Upon purchase, the batter y 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 , de tach it and disconnect the charger from the power ou[...]

30 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. 1 Open the cover . Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover . 2 Insert the battery . Insert the end with the battery contact s. Insert the battery until it locks[...]

31 The camera can use a CF card and SD card. Images can be recorded when at least one card is installed in the camera. If a card is inserted in both slots, you can select which card to record images to or record the same im ages simultaneously on both cards (p.1 18, 120). If you use an SD card, be sure the card’ s write-protect switch is set upwa[...]

32 Installing and Removing the Card 3 Close the cover . Close the cover and slide it in the direction shown by the arrows until it snaps shut. X When you set the power switch to < 1 > (p.34), the number of possible shots and the loa ded card(s) will be displayed on the LCD panel. The images will be recorded to the card with the < > icon[...]

33 Installing and Removing the Card 1 Open the cover . Set the power switch to < 2 >. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover . If [ Recording ... ] is displayed, close the cover . 2 Remove the card. T o remove the CF card, push the eject button. T o remove the SD card, push it in gently and release it. Then pull it out. Pull th[...]

34 If you turn on the power switch and the Date/Time/Zone setting screen appears, see page 36 to set the Date/T ime/Zone. < 1 > : The camera turns on. < 2 > : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. Whenever you set the power switch to < 1 > or < 2 >, sensor cleaning wil[...]

35 Turning on the Power When the power switch is set to < 1 >, the battery level will be indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon ( b ) indicates that the battery will be exhausted soon. Battery Life [Approx. number of shots] The figures above are based on a fully-charged Batt ery Pack LP-E6, no Live View shooting, and CIP A (C[...]

36 When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/T ime/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. Be sure to set the correct date/time. Y ou can also set t[...]

37 3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone 4 Set the date and time. Turn the < 5 > dial to select the number . Press < 0 > so < r > is displayed. Turn the < 5 > dial to select the desired setting, then press < 0 > (Returns to < s >). 5 Set the daylight saving time. Set if necessary . Turn the < 5 > dial to selec[...]

38 1 Display the menu screen. Press the < M > button to display the menu screen. 2 Under the [ 5 2] t ab, select [Language K ]. Press the < Q > button and select the [ 5 ] tab. Tu r n t h e < 6 > dial to select the [ 5 2 ] tab. Turn the < 5 > dial to select [ Language K ] (the fourth item from the top), then press < 0 >[...]

39 The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-S or EF-M lenses. 1 Remove the caps . Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. 2 Atta ch the lens. Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place. 3 Set the lens[...]

40 Attaching and Detaching a Lens T o zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. T urning the zoom ring af ter achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly . While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow . Turn the lens until it stop s, then detach it. Attach[...]

41 Attaching and Detaching a Lens When the dedicated EW-83H hood is att ached 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. 1 Align the red dot s on the hood and lens edges. 2 T urn the hood as show[...]

42 When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image S tabilizer , camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper sho t. The procedure explained here is based on the EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens as an example. * IS stands for Image S tabilizer . 1 Set the IS switch to < 1 >. Also set the camera’s power switch to < 1 >. 2 Press the shutter butt[...]

43 T urn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob lef t or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the knob is difficult to turn, remove the eyecup (p.187). T o obtain sharp images, hold the ca mera still to minimize camera shake. 1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly . 2. Hold the lens bottom with your left [...]

44 Basic Operation The shutter button has two steps. Y ou can press the shutter button halfway . Then you can further press the shutter button completely . Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the vie[...]

45 Basic Operation T urn the dial while holding down the lock release button at the center of the dial. (1) After pressing a button, turn the < 6 > dial. When you press a button such as < n > < o > < m >, the respective function remains selected for 6 seconds ( 9 ). During this time, you can turn the < 6 > dial to set [...]

46 Basic Operation (1) After pressing a button, turn the < 5 > dial. W hen you pr ess a bu tt on suc h as < n > < o > < m >, the respective function remains selected for 6 seconds ( 9 ). During this time, you can turn the < 5 > dial to set the desired setting. When the function selecti on ends or if you press the shutt[...]

47 Basic Operation The < 9 > consists of an eight-direction key and a button at the center . Use it to select the AF point, correct the white balance, move the AF point or magnifying frame during Live View shooting, scroll around magnified images during playback, operate the Quick Control screen, etc. Y ou can also use it to select or set men[...]

48 Basic Operation T urn on ( 9 )/off the LCD panel illumination by pressing the < U > button. During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn off the LCD panel illumination. After you press the < B > button a number of times, the shooting settings will be displayed. With the shooting settings displayed, you can[...]

49 Y ou can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor . This is called the Quick Control screen. 1 Press the < Q > button. X The Quick Control screen will appear ( 7 ). 2 Set the desired function. Use < 9 > to select a function. X The setting of the selected function is displayed at the bottom. Turn the[...]

50 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Select the desired function and press < 0 >. The function’s setting screen will appear . Turn the < 5 > or < 6 > dial to change the setting. There are also functions that are set by pressing the < B > button. Press < 0 > to finalize the setting and return to the Qu ick Contro[...]

51 With menus, you can set various func tions 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 > < 5 > dials. * Some menu tabs and menu item s are not displayed in the < A > mode. 3 Menu Operations A Mode Menu Screen [...]

52 3 Menu Operations 1 Display the menu screen. Press the < M > button to display the menu screen. 2 Select a ta b. Each time you press the < Q > button, the main tab will switch. Turn the < 6 > dial to select a secondary tab. For example, the [ z 4 ] tab refers to the screen displayed when the z (Shooting) tab’s fourth dot from[...]

53 If the card is new or was previous ly 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. As even protecte d images will be erased, make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary , transfer the images to a personal comput er , etc., befo[...]

54 Before You Start The card is new. The card was formatted by a diff erent camera or a computer . The card is full with images or data. A card-related error is displayed (p.377) . Format the card in the following cases: About Low-level Formatting Do low-level forma tting if the SD card’s reco rding or reading speed seems slow or if you want to t[...]

55 Before You Start T o save battery power , the camera turns off automatically after a set time of idle operation elapses. If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically , set this to [ Disable ]. Af ter the power turns off, you can turn on the camera again by pressi ng the shutter button or other buttons. 1 Select [Auto power off]. Under[...]

56 Before You Start The camera’s shooting settings and me nu settings can be reverted to their defaults. 1 Select [Clear all camera settings]. Under the [ 5 4 ] tab, select [ Clear all camera settings ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [OK]. Select [ OK ], then press < 0 >. X Setting [ Clear all camera settings ] will reset the camera to t[...]

57 Before You Start Image-recording Settings AF Settings Image quality 73 Case 1 - 6* Case1/Parameter settings of all cases cleared Picture Style S tandard Auto Lighting Optimizer S tandard AI Servo 1st image priority Equal priority Peripheral illumination correction Enable/ Correction data retained AI Servo 2nd image priority Equal priority Chroma[...]

58 Before You Start Camera Settings Live View Shooting Settings Auto power off 1 min. Live View shootin g Enable Beep Enable AF mode Live mode Release shutter without card Enable Grid display Off Aspect ratio 3:2 Image review 2 sec. Exposure simulation Enable Highlight alert Di sable Silent L V shooting Mode 1 AF point display Di sable Metering tim[...]

59 Y ou can display a grid and electronic level in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor to help correct camera tilt. 1 Select [VF grid display]. Under the [ 5 2 ] tab, select [ VF grid display ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Enable]. Turn the < 5 > dial to select [ Enable ], then press < 0 >. The grid will be displayed in the view[...]

60 Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level 1 Press the < B > button. Each time you press the < B > button, the screen display will change. Display the electronic level. If the electronic level does not appear , set [ 5 3: z button display options ] so that the electronic level can be displayed (p.342). 2 Check the camera’ s tilt. The[...]

61 When [ z Help ] 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 < B > button. If the Feature guide fills two or more screens, a scroll bar will appear on the right edge. T o scroll, hold down the < B > button and turn the < 5 > dial. Examp[...]

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63 Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Mode Dial’s < A > (Scene Intelligent Auto) m ode for easy picture taking. In the < A > mode , all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.352). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mist aken operations, major shooting settings cannot be change[...]

64 < 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 . 1 Set the Mode Dial to < A >. Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the lock release button at the center . 2 Aim the Area AF frame over t[...]

65 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) 4 T ake the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. X The captured image will be displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor . The focus confirmation light < o > blinks and focus is not achieved. Aim the center of the Area AF frame over a zone with good contrast, the[...]

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) 66 The shutter speed display is blinking. Since it is too dark, taking the pictur e may result in a blurred subject due to camera shake. Using a tripod or a Canon EX-series S peedlite (p.190) (sold separately) is recommended. When flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out unnaturally[...]

67 Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the < A > mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. Y ou can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. This is c[...]

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) 68 Y ou can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor . This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see p age 199. 1 Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to < A >. 2 Display the Live View image on the LCD monitor . Press the < 0 > button. X The Live View image [...]

69 Setting the AF and Drive Modes The 61 AF points in the viewfinder make AF shooting suitable for a wide variety of subjects and scenes. Y ou 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 t[...]

70 Y ou can select the AF mode to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In the < A > mode, “AI Focus AF” is set automatically . 1 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to <AF>. 2 Press the < o > button. ( 9 ) 3 Select the AF mode. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 6 > dial. X : One-Shot AF 9 : AI Focus AF Z [...]

71 f : Selecting the AF Mode N This AF mode is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keep s changing. While you hold down the shutter button halfway , the subject will be focused continuously . The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. When the AF area selection mode is set to 61-point aut omatic selection (p.72), the [...]

72 61 AF points are provided for AF . Y ou can select the AF point(s) suiting the scene or subject. Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number of usable AF points and AF point p a tterns will differ . For det ails, see “Lenses and Usable AF Points” on p age 79. Y ou can select one of six AF area selection modes. See the next page [...]

73 S Selecting the AF Area N AF point exp ansion (Manual selection, surrounding point s) The manually-selected AF point < S > and the surrounding AF points < w > are used to focus. Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) The 61 AF points are divided into nine zones for focusing. 61-point automatic selection AF All the AF points are used to f[...]

74 S Selecting the AF Area N Y ou can manually select the AF poin t or zone. With 61-point automatic selection AF , you can set the star ting AF point for AI Servo AF . 1 Press the < S > button. X The AF points will be displayed in the viewfinder . In AF point expansion modes, ef fective adjacent AF points will also be displayed. In the Zone [...]

75 Although this is the same as single-point AF , the selected AF point < O > covers a smaller area to focus. Effective for pinpoint focusing of overlapping subjects such as an animal in a cage. Since S pot AF covers a very small area, focusing may be difficult during han d-held shooting or for a moving subject. Select one AF point < S >[...]

76 AF Area Selection Modes N The manually-selected AF point < S > and adjacent AF points < w > are used to focus. The AF point expans ion is larger than with AF point expansion (Manual selection ), so the focusing is executed over a wider area. Effective when it is dif f icult to track a moving subject with just one AF point. AI Servo A[...]

77 AF Area Selection Modes N 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. This mode tends to focus the neares[...]

78 The camera’s AF sensor has 61 AF points. The illustration below shows the AF sensor pattern corresponding to each AF point. With f/2.8 or larger maximum aperture lenses, high-precision AF is possible at the viewfinder center . Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number of usable AF points and AF p attern will differ . For det ail[...]

79 Autofocusing with 61 points is possibl e. All of the AF area selection modes are selectable. : Dual cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and the focusing precision is higher than with other AF points. : Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high- precision focusing is achieved. : AF points sensitive to horizontal lin[...]

80 Lenses and Usable AF Points * Manual focus without tilt/shift. Autofocusing with 61 points is possibl e. All of the AF area selection modes are selectable. : Dual cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and the focusing precision is higher than with other AF points. : Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high- precisio[...]

81 Lenses and Usable AF Points * Manual focus without tilt/shift. Autofocusing with 61 points is possibl e. All of the AF area selection modes are selectable. : Dual cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and the focusing precision is higher than with other AF points. : Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high- precisio[...]

82 Lenses and Usable AF Points Autofocusing with 61 points is possibl e. All of the AF area selection modes are selectable. : Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high- precision focusing is achieved. : AF points sensitive to horizontal lines. Group E EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro + LIFE SIZE Converter EF300mm f/2.8L USM + Extender EF[...]

83 Lenses and Usable AF Points Autofocusing with only 47 points is possible. (Not possible with all 61 AF points.) All of the AF area selection modes are selectable. During automatic AF point selection, the outer frame marking the AF area (Area AF frame) will be different from 61-point automatic selection AF . : Cross-type AF point. Subject trackin[...]

84 Lenses and Usable AF Points Autofocusing with only 33 points is possible. (Not possible with all 61 AF points.) All of the AF area selection modes are selectable. During automatic AF point selection, the outer frame marking the AF area (Area AF frame) will be different from 61-point automatic selection AF . : Cross-type AF point. Subject trackin[...]

85 Lenses and Usable AF Points AF when the maximum aperture is f/8 When an extender is attached to the lens, AF is possible even when the maximum aperture value is larger than f/5.6 up to f/8. Selectable AF area selection modes are the same as that of group H (p.84). EF400mm f/5.6L USM + Extender EF1.4x EF300mm f/4L IS USM + Extender EF2x EF600mm f[...]

86 Y ou can easily fine-tune AI Servo AF to suit a particular subject or scene just by selecting between case 1 to case 6. This feature is called the “AF Configuration T ool.” 1 Select the [ 2 1] t ab. 2 Select a case. Turn the < 5 > dial to select a case icon, then press < 0 >. X The selected case will be set. The selected case is [...]

87 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N S tandard setting suited for any moving subject. Works with many subjects and scenes. Select [ Case 2 ] to [ Case 6 ] in the following cases: when obstacles enter AF points, when the subject tends to stray from AF points, when you want to focus a subject that suddenly appears, or when the[...]

88 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N Once an AF point starts tracking the subject, this setting enables the camera to focus consecutive subjects at different distances. If a new subject appears in front of the target su bject, the camera will start focusing the new subject. Also effective when you want to always focus on the[...]

89 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N Even if the target subject moves dramatically up, down, left, or right, the AF point will switch automatically to focus-track the subject. Effective for shooting subjects that move dramatically up, down, left, or right. This setting takes effect when the following AF area selection modes [...]

90 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N Geared for tracking moving subjects whose speed can change dramatically and suddenly . Also, if the t arget subject moves dramatically up, down, left or right and it is difficult to focus, the AF point switches automatically to track the subject. This setting takes ef fect when the follow[...]

91 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N T racking sensitivity Sets the subject-tracking sensitivity during AI Servo AF when an obstacle enters the AF points or when the AF points stray from the subject. [ 0 ] S tandard setting suited for most moving subject s. [ Locked on: -2 / Locked on: -1 ] The camera will try to continue fo[...]

92 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N Accel./decel. tracking This sets the tracking sensitivity for moving subjects whose speed can suddenly change dramatically by starting or stopping suddenly , etc. [ 0 ] Suited for subjects that move at a fixed speed. [ +2 / +1 ] Effective for subject s having sudden movements, sudden acce[...]

93 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N AF pt auto switching This sets the switching sensitivity of the AF points as they track the subject moving dramatically up, down, left, or right. This setting takes ef fect in the following AF area selection modes: AF point expansion (Manual selection ), AF point expansion (Manual selecti[...]

94 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) N Y ou can adjust each case’s three parameters (1. T racking sensitivity , 2. Accel./decel. tracking, and 3. AF pt auto switching) as desired. 1 Select a case. Turn the < 5 > dial to select the icon of the case you want to adjust. 2 Press the < c > button. The selected case wi[...]

95 With the [ 2 2 ] to [ 2 5 ] menu tabs, you can set the AF functions to suit your shooting style or subject. Y ou can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing for the first shot during continuous shooting with AI Servo AF . : Equal priority Equal priority is given to focusing and shutter release. : Release priority Pressing[...]

96 3 Customizing AF Functions N Y ou can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing during continuous shooting after t he first shot with AI Servo AF . : Equal priority Equal priority is given to focusing and continuous shooting sp eed. In low light or with low-contrast subjects, shooting speed may slow down. : Shooting speed p[...]

97 3 Customizing AF Functions N For the lenses below , which have an electronic focusing ring, you can set whether to use the electronic focusing ring. : Enable af ter One-Shot AF After AF operates, if you keep pressing the shutter button, you can focus manually . : Disable af ter One-Shot AF After AF operates, manual focusing is disabled. OFF: Dis[...]

98 3 Customizing AF Functions N Enables or disables the EOS-dedicated S peedlite’s AF-assist beam. ON: Enable The external S peedlite emits the AF- assist beam when necessary . OFF: Disable The external S peedlite will not emit the AF-assist beam. This prevents the AF- assist beam from disturbing others. IR: IR AF assist beam only Among external [...]

99 3 Customizing AF Functions N If focus cannot be achieved with aut ofocus, you can have the camera keep searching for the correct fo cus or have it stop searching. ON: Continue focus search If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, the lens is driven to search for the correct focus. OFF: Stop focus search If autofocus starts and the focus is fa[...]

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214 Using AF to Focus The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode (p.70), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus th e target area quickly , the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation. In AF area selection modes other than 61-point automatic selection AF , you ca[...]

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226 k Shooting Movies ISO speed during manual-exposure shooting With [ Auto ] ( A ), the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - 12800. Y ou can set the ISO speed manually within ISO 100 - 12800 in 1/3- stop increments. Under [ z 2: ISO speed settings ], if you set [ ISO speed range ]’s [ Maximum ] setting to [ 25600/H ], the maximum[...]

227 k Shooting Movies Each time you press the < B > button, the information display will change. * Applies to a single movie clip. Information Display Picture S tyle Recording movie AF point (Live mode) ISO speed Exposure level Aperture Shutter speed White balance Image-recording quality Shooting mode Movie recording size AE lock Card for rec[...]

228 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 th e sun. The sun’s heat can damage the camera ’s internal components. Under [ 5 1: Recor[...]

229 k Shooting Movies Notes on Movie Shooting The final image simulation is a func tion that allows you to see the effect s of the Picture S tyle, white balance, etc., on the image. During movie shooting, the image displayed will automatically reflect the effects of the settings listed below . Final image simulation for movies Picture S tyle * All [...]

230 k Shooting Movies While shooting a movie, you can also take a still photo by pressing the shutter button completely . T aking still photos during 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 shootin[...]

231 k Shooting Movies AEB cannot be used. Even if an external S peedlit e is used, it will not fire. Continuous still photo shooting is possible during movie shooting. However , the captured images will not be disp layed on the screen. Depending on the still photo’s image- recording quality , number of shots during continuous shooti ng, card perf[...]

232 If you press the < o >, < n >, < m >, < S >, or < b > button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor , the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the < 6 > or < 5 > dial to set the respective function. When f is set, you can press the < S > button to select the AF a[...]

233 With [ z 4: Movie rec. size ], you can set the movie’s image size, frame rate per second, and compression method. The frame rate switches automatically depending on the [ 5 3: Video system ] setting. In the < A > mode, these menu options are displayed under [ z 2 ]. Image size A [ 1920x1080 ] : Full High-Definition (F ull HD) recording [...]

234 3 Setting the Movie-Recording Size About Movies Exceeding 4 GB Even if you shoot a movie exceed ing 4 GB, you can keep shooting without interruption. Approx. 30 sec. before the movie reaches the 4 GB file size, the elapsed shooting time or time code displayed in the movie-shooting image will start blinking. If you keep sh ooting the movie and t[...]

235 3 Setting the Movie-Recording Size An increase of the ca mera’s internal temperature may cause movie shooting to stop befo re the maximum recording time shown in the preceding page (p.247). 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 [...]

236 Y ou can shoot movies while recording sound with the built-in monaural microphone or a commercially-available stereo microphone. Y ou can also freely adjust the sound-recording level. Set the sound recording with [ z 4: Sound recording ]. In the < A > mode, this setting is displayed in [ z 2 ]. [ Auto ] : The sound-recording level is adju[...]

237 3 Setting the Sound Recording Using the microphone The built-in microphone records monaural sound. S tereo 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 connec[...]

238 This function is convenient when you want to change the ISO speed, sound- recording level, etc., silently while shooting a movie. When [ z 5: Silent Control ] is set to [ Enable h ], you can use the touch pad < h > on the inner ring of the Quick Control Dial. In the < A > mode, this function is displayed in [ z 3 ]. Y ou can just to[...]

239 The time code is a time reference recorded automatically to synchronize the video and audio during movie shooting. It is recorded at all times in the following units: hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. It is mainly used during movie editing. Set the time code with [ z 5: Time code ]. In the < A > mode, this function is displayed in [ z [...]

240 3 Setting the Time Code Y ou can select what to display on the movie-shooting screen. [ Rec time ] : Indicates the elapsed time from the start of the movie shooting. [ Time code ] : Indicates the time code during movie shooting. Y ou can select what to display on the movie playback screen. [ Rec time ] : Displays the recording time and playback[...]

241 3 Setting the Time Code Time code Y ou can append the time code to a movie that was output from HDMI (p.246). [ On ]: T ime code is appended to the HDMI output image. [ Off ]: Time code is not appended to the HDMI output image. Recording command When you record a movie that is output from HDMI to an external recording device, you can synchroniz[...]

242 3 Setting the Time Code If the frame rate setting is 6 (29.97fp s) or 8 (59.94fps), the time code’ s frame count causes a discrepancy be tween the actual time and time code. This discrepancy can be correct ed automatically . This correction function is called drop frame. [ Enable ] : The discrepancy is corrected automatically by skipping time[...]

243 [ z 4] Menu When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to < k >, the [ z 4 ] and [ z 5 ] tabs dedicated to movie shooting will be displayed. The menu options are as follows. In the < A > mode, [ z 2 ] and [ z 3 ] will be displayed. AF mode The AF modes will be the same as described on pages 209-215. Y ou can select [ L[...]

244 3 Menu Function Settings Silent L V shooting N This function applies to still photo shooting. For details, see page 208. Metering timer N Y ou can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). [ z 5] Menu Time code Y ou can set the time code. For details, see pages 239-242. Silent Control When [ Enable h ] is set, you can us[...]

245 3 Menu Function Settings HDMI output + LCD This is for recording the HDMI out put image to an external recording device. [ No mirroring ] is set by default. If you set [ Mirroring ], the movie displayed on the LCD monitor as it is being recorded can also be disp layed from the HDMI output. Note that the video from the HDMI output will be displa[...]

246 3 Menu Function Settings [ 5 2] Menu HDMI frame rate Y ou can set the HDMI output frame rate to [ Auto ], [ 24p ], or [ 60i/50i ]. When you record movie from the HDMI output to a commercially- available external recording device, set the frame rate to match the external recording device’s frame rate. By pressing the < B > button, you ca[...]

247 Movie Shooting Cautions White < s > and Red < E > Internal T emperature W arning Icons If the camera’s internal temperatu re 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[...]

248 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 buf fer memory). The slower the card, the faster the indicator [...]

249 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. C OP [...]

250 1 Play back the image. Press the < x > button. X The last captured image or last image viewed will appear . 2 Select an image. T o play back images starting with the last image, turn the < 5 > dial counterclockwise. T o play back images starting with the first captured image, turn the dial clockwise. Each time you press the < B &[...]

251 x Image Playback 3 Exit the image playback. Press the < x > button to exit the image playback and return to shooting-ready state. In single-image display and two-image display (p.259) display , you can overlay the grid on the image playback. With [ 3 3: Playback grid ], you can select [ 3x3 l ], [ 6x4 m ], or [ 3x3+diag n ]. This function[...]

252 * When you shoot in RA W+JPEG image quality , the RAW image file size will be displayed. * During flash photography withou t flash exposure compensation, < 0 > will be displayed. * < w > and the dynamic range adjustment amount will be displayed for images taken in the HDR mode. * < P > will be displayed for multiple-exposure p[...]

253 B : Shooting Information Display About the Highlight Alert When [ 3 3: Highlight alert ] is set to [ Enable ], overexposed highlight areas will blink. T o obtain more image detail in the overexposed areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again. About the AF Point Display When [ 3 3: AF point disp. ] is set to [ Enab[...]

254 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 [ 3 3: Histogram disp ]. [Brightness] Display This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of the[...]

255 Y ou can search for images quickly wi th the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. 1 Press the < u > button. During image playback, press the < u > button. X [ 6 u ] will be displayed on the lower right of the screen. 2 Switch to the index display . Turn the < 6 > dial counterclockwise. X The 4-image index d[...]

256 x Searching for Images Quickly With the single image display , you can turn the < 6 > dial to jump through the images forward or back according to the jump method set. 1 Select [Image jump w/ 6 ]. Under the [ 3 2 ] tab, select [ Image jump w/ 6 ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the jump method. Turn the < 5 > dial to select the ju[...]

257 Y ou can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor . 1 Magnify the image. The image can be magnified during image playback (single-image display), during image review after image capture, and from shooting-ready state. Press the < u > button. X The magnified view will appear . The magnified area and [ 6 u ] will b[...]

258 u Magnified View Under the [ 3 3 ] tab, when you select [ Magnificatn (apx) ], you can set the starting magnification and initial position for the magnified view . 1x (no magnification) The image will not be magnified. The magnified view will start with the single-image display . 2x, 4x, 8x, 10x (magnify from center) The magnified view will sta[...]

259 Y ou can compare two images side by side on the LCD monitor . 1 Set the two-image display . During image playback, press the < m > button. X T wo images will be displayed. The currently-selected image will be highlighted in a blue frame. 2 Select the images to be compared. Pressing < 0 > switches the blue frame between the two image[...]

260 Y ou can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. 1 Select [Rotate image]. Under the [ 3 1 ] tab, select [ Rota te image ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select an image. Turn the < 5 > dial to select the image to be rotated. Y ou can also select an image on the index display (p.255). 3 Rot ate the image. Each time you press <[...]

261 Y ou can rate images and movies with one of five rating marks: l / m / n / o / p . This function is called rating. 1 Select an image or movie. During image playback, turn the < 5 > dial to select an image or movie to be rated. Y ou can also select an image or movie on the index display (p.255). 2 Rate the image or movie. Each time you pre[...]

262 Setting Ratings 2 Select an image or movie. Turn the < 5 > dial to select the image or movie to be rated. If you press the < u > button and turn the < 6 > dial counterclockwise, you can select an image or movie from a three-image display . T o return to the single-image display , turn the < 6 > dial clockwise. 3 Rate the[...]

263 During playback, you can press the < Q > button to set the following: [ K : Protect images , b : Rotate image, 9 : Rating , R : RA W image processing (RA W 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. 1 Press the < Q &[...]