Canon EOS-1 DS инструкция обслуживания

E INSTRUCTION MANUAL E INSTRUCTION MANUAL C OP Y[...]

2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS-1Ds Mark III is a top-of-t he-line, high-performance d igital SLR camera with a large, fine-detail, 21.10-megapixel CMOS senso r (approx. 36 x 24 mm) and Dual “DIG IC III.” It also features high- precision and high-speed 45-poin t Area AF (19 cross-type points and 26 Assist AF points) and appr[...]

3 Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer . The accessories included can also be checked in t he System Map (p.194). * Be careful not to lose any of the above items. * The two power cords are identical. * No memory card (for recording images) is included. P[...]

4 Icons in this Manual < 6 > indicates the Main Dial. < 5 > indicates the Quick Control Dial. < 9 > indicates the Multi-controller . < 0 > indicates the SET button. 9 or 8 indicates that the respective function remains active for 6 sec. or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button. In this manual, the icons and mar[...]

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

6 Contents 6 5 4 3 Setting the AF and Drive Mod es 81 Selecting the AF Mode ................... ................................................................. 82 Selecting the AF Point ......................................... ............................................ 84 When Autofocus Fails....................................................[...]

7 Contents 7 8 9 10 11 Sensor Cleaning 131 Automatic Sensor Cleaning .................................................................... ........132 Appending Dust Delete Data .................................................................. ........133 Manual Sensor Cleaning .......................................................................[...]

8 Power Battery • Charging Î p.26 • Calibration Î p.28 • Battery check Î p.29 • Battery information Î p.187 Power outlet Î p.31 Auto power off Î p.47 Menus & Basic Settings Menus Î p.43 Camera setting display Î p.186 LCD brightness adjustment Î p.129 Language Î p.46 Date/Time Î p.46 Beeper Î p.43 Shoot w/o card Î p.43 Recor[...]

9 Index to Features Mirror lockup Î p.104 Self-timer Î p.88 Shooting Program AE Î p.92 Shutter-priority AE Î p.94 • Safety shift Î p.160 Aperture-priority AE Î p.96 Manual exposure Î p.98 Bulb Î p.102 Exposure adjustment Exposure compensation Î p.99 AEB Î p.100 AE lock Î p.101 Exposure level i ncrements Î p.158 Flash External flas h ?[...]

10 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equip ment properly to prevent injury , death , and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • T o prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accesso ries not specified in this booklet.[...]

11 • If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock. • Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock. • Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camer[...]

12 Camera Care This camera is a precision in strument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater . If you accidentally drop th e camera into wa ter , promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center . Wipe off any water dropl ets with a dry cloth . If the camera has been exposed to [...]

13 Handling Precautions LCD Panel an d LCD Monit or Although the LCD monitor is manuf actured with ve ry high precision technology with over 99.99% ef fective pixels, the re might 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. They do not affect the images record[...]

14 Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery . (p.29) T ake of f the cap and insert a fully- charged battery . 2 Att ach the lens. (p.35) Align the red dot. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.35) 4 Insert a memory card. (p.32) The left slot is for the CF card, and the right slot is for the SD card. 5 Set the power switch to < 1 >[...]

15 Quick Start Guide 6 Set the camera to the default settings. (p.49) On the menu screen under the [ 7 ] tab, select [ Clear all camera settings ]. • Press the < M > button and turn the < 6 > < 5 > dial to select it, then press < 0 >. • The < d > Program AE mode will take effect. 7 Focus the subject. (p.36) Aim the[...]

16 Nomenclature Self-timer lamp (p.88) Contacts (p.13) Lens mount Lens lock pin Grip V ertical-grip Main Dial (p.39, 37) V ertical-grip shutter button (p.39, 36) Depth-of-field preview button (p.97) Lens release button (p.35) Lens mount index (p.35) Mirror (p.104) Hand strap E1 mount Body number Tripod socket < I > V ertical-grip FE lock/ Mul[...]

17 Nomenclature Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe T op LCD panel (p.19) < 6 > Main Dial (p.37) < O > Exposure compensation/ Aperture button (p.99/98) < U > LCD panel illumination button (p.102) < I > FE lock/Multi-spot metering button (p.105/91) < W > Shooting mode selection button (p.92) < Q > Metering mode selection[...]

18 Nomenclature < D > PC terminal (p.108) < F > Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.103) < H > Protect/Sound recording button (p.123/124)/ < A > Picture Style setting button (p.57) < L > Erase button (p.128) < B > Info/Trimming orientation button (p.1 14, 1 16, 186/145) LCD Monitor (p.41, 129) < q > VIDEO [...]

19 Nomenclature T op LCD Pa nel The display will show only the settings currently applicable. AF point selection mode ( AF , SEL [ ], SEL AF ) Recording media indicator ( Card * ) AF point registration ( HP , SEL [ ], SEL HP ) Battery check zHmx bn Mirror lockup [ ] -- -- [ ] -- -- ISO speed Highlight tone priority display Dust Delete Data acquisit[...]

20 Nomenclature Rear LCD Panel * 1 : Displayed when Wireless File T ransmitter WF T -E2 II A/B/C/D or WFT -E2/A is used. * 2 : Displayed when the ca mera is connected to a personal computer . * 3 : Displayed when the WFT - E2 II A/B/C/D or WFT -E2/A and external media are used. The display will show only the settings currently applicable. External [...]

21 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information The display will show only the settings currently applicable. Center spot metering circle Focusing screen < q > Manual exposure < w > AE lock AEB in-progress Multi-spot metering < D > Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning < q > Metering mode < e > High-speed sync (FP flash) < r [...]

22 Nomenclature Battery Pack LP-E4 Battery Charger LC-E4 Charger for Battery Pa ck LP-E4. (p.26) Protective cover Battery release handle Contact s Lock lever Handle end Contact end Car battery cable socket Calibration/Performa nce check button Charge lamp Charge level/Calibration (Discharge) st atus indicator/ Performance check lamp Battery pack sl[...]

23 Nomenclature AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4 Powers the camera from a household power outle t. (p.31) Power cord DC plug DC coupler AC adapter DC terminal Power cord socket Protective cover C OP Y[...]

24 Nomenclature Strap USB cable protector Hand strap E1 (sold separately) Attaching the Neck St rap and Hand Strap E1 Using the USB Cable Protector Attach the strap Interface cable Extension system terminal T erminal cap 1 2 3 4 5 6 After attaching the strap, pull it at th e buckle to take up the slack and to make sure it does not loosen. Attach th[...]

25 1 Getting Started This chapter explain s preliminary steps and basic camera operations. C OP Y[...]

26 1 Connect the c harger t o a power out let. Connect th e power plug t o a power outle t, and connect the power cord to the charger. When no battery is attached, all the indicator lamps will be off. 2 Remove the protective covers from the char ger and batte ry . Remove the protective cover on the charger by sliding it out. 3 Recharge the battery [...]

27 Recharging the Battery Recharge the battery on the day before or on th e day it is to be used. Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gr adually discharge and lose its power . After recharging the battery , detach it and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. When not using the battery and charger , attach the protective co[...]

28 Recharging the Battery The <CAL/CHARGE> lamp blinks in red. This indicates that you should calibrate the batte ry so that the correct battery le vel is detected and the camera ’s battery level indi cator can d isplay the correc t battery level . Calibration is not a required operation. If you want to just re charge the batt ery , you can[...]

29 Load a fully charged LP-E4 battery pack into the camera. 1 Remove the battery compartment cap. Grasp both sides of the cap and pull it out. 2 Insert the battery . Insert the battery firmly all the way , and turn the release handle as shown by the arrow . When the power switch is set to < 1 > (p.36), the battery level will be indicated in o[...]

30 Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life The figures above are based on a fully-charged LP-E4, no Live View shoot ing, and CIP A (Camera & Imaging Product s Associati on) testing sta ndards. 1 Flip out the battery release handle a nd turn i t as shown by the arrow. 2 Pull out the ba ttery . T o prevent shorting , be sure to attach th[...]

31 With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4, you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the batt ery level. 1 Connect the DC plug. Connect the DC Coupler ’s plug to the AC adapter ’s DC terminal. 2 Connect the power cord. Connect the power plug to the power outlet, then connect the power cord to the AC adapter . 3 Insert the D[...]

32 The camera can use a CF card and SD card. Images can be recor ded with at least one memory card installed in the camera. If both card slots have a card, you can select which card to record images with or record the same images simultaneously on both cards. (p.73) If you use an SD card, be sure th e write protect switch is set upward to enable wr[...]

33 Installing and Removing the Memory Card 4 Set the power switch to < 1 >. X The number of possible shots will be displayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder . X The rear LCD panel will indicate which memory card(s) has been installed. The images will be recorded to the memory card with the < > arrow next to the respective car[...]

34 Installing and Removing the Memory Card The access lamp lights during any of th e following opera tions: The image is bei ng exposed, being wr itten to or read by t he memory car d, being erased , or data is being transf erred. While t he access lamp i s lit, never do an y of the following . Doing so may damage t he image data. It may also damag[...]

35 1 Remove th e cap s. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow . 2 Att ach the lens. Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place. 3 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to < f >. If it is set to < g >, autofocus will not be possible.[...]

36 < 2 > : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Position for when you do not use the camera. < 1 > : The camera op erates. < J > : The camera and < 5 > dial operate. (p.38) The shutter button has two steps. Y ou can press the shutter button halfway . Then you can further press the shutter button completely . Pressi[...]

37 Basic Operation Pressing complete ly This releases the shutter and takes the picture. (1) Af ter pressing a button, turn the < 6 > dial. When you press a button, it s function remains selected for 6 seconds ( 9 ). During this time, you can turn the < 6 > dial to set the desired setting. Wh en the function turn s off or if you press t[...]

38 Basic Operation Before using the < 5 > dial, set the power switch to < J >. (1) Af ter pressing a button, turn the < 5 > dial. When you press a button, its function remains selected for 6 seconds ( 9 ). During this time, you can turn the < 5 > dial to set the desired setting. When the function turns off or if you press th[...]

39 Basic Operation The bottom of the camera provides a shutter bu tton, < 6 > Main Dial, < S > AF point selection button, < A > AE Lock button, < p > AF S tart button, and < I > FE lock/Multi-spot metering button all for vertical shooting. Before using the vertical shooting controls, set the vertical operation on/ off [...]

40 Basic Operation T o obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. 1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly . 2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. 3. Press the shutter button lightly with your right hand’s index finger . 4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body . 5. Press t[...]

41 By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the Picture S tyle, date/time, Custom Functions, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor , you use the < M > button o n the camera back and the < 6 > < 5 > dials. Menu Operations Icon Color Category Description 1 / 2 Red Shooting menu Shooting-related ite ms 3 / 4 B[...]

42 Menu Operations 1 Display the men u. Press the < M > button to display the menu. 2 Select a tab. T urn the < 6 > dial to select a tab. 3 Select a menu item. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the menu item, then press < 0 >. 4 Select the setting. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the desired setting. 5 Set the desired sett[...]

43 Menu Operations 1 Shooting 1 (Red) Page 2 Shooting 2 (Red) 3 Playback 1 (Blue) Menu Settings White balance Q / W / E / R / Y / U / I / O (1 - 5) / P (2500 - 10000) / PC-1 - 5 63 Custom WB regist. Manual registration of white balance data 64 WB SHIFT/BKT WB correction: B/A/M/G bias, 9 levels each WB-BKT : B/A and M/G bias, single-level increments[...]

44 Menu Operations 4 Playback 2 (Blue) Page 5 Set-up 1 (Y ellow) 6 Set-up 2 (Y ellow) Highlight alert Disabled / Enabled 11 8 AF point disp. Disabled / Enabled 11 8 Histogram Brightness / RGB 11 8 Enlarge display Enlarge from image ce nter / Enlarge from selected AF poi nt 120 Image jump w/ 6 1 image / 10 images / 100 images / Screen / Date / Folde[...]

45 Menu Operations 7 Set-up 3 (Y ellow) Page 8 Custom Functions (Orange) 9 My Menu (Green) Save/load settings on media Save / Load 182 Regist/apply basic settings Register / Apply 184 Clear all camera settings Resets the camera to the default settings 49 Sensor cleaning Auto cleaning / Clean now / Clean manually 131 Firmware V er. For updating the [...]

46 1 Select [Langu age]. Under the [ 6 ] tab, select [ Language ] (the third item from the top), then press < 0 >. 2 Set the desired langu age. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the language, then press < 0 >. X The language will change. Check if the camera’s date and time are set correctly . If necessary , set the correct date and[...]

47 Before You Start T o save battery power , the camera turns off automatically after a certain time of non-operation. Y ou can change this auto power-off time. If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically , set this to [ Off ]. After the power turns off, you can turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter button or other button. 1 [...]

48 Before You Start 2 Select the memory card. [ f ] is the CF card, and [ g ] is the SD card. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the card, then press < 0 >. 3 Select [ OK]. When [ g ] is selec ted, low-level formatting is possible. (p.49) T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ OK ], then press < 0 >. X The memory card will be formatte[...]

49 Before You Start About Low-level Forma tting When [ g ] SD card is selected, low-level formatting is possible. If th e writing speed to the SD card is slower than usual or if you want to completely erase the data in the SD card, checkmark [ Low level format ] and format the card. Press the < L > button. In step 3 on the preceding page, pre[...]

50 Before You Start Setting [ Clear all camera settings ] will reset the camera to the following default settings: Shooting S ettings Shooting mode P (Program AE) AF mode One-Shot AF AF point selection Automatic selectio n Metering mode Evaluative metering Drive mode Single shooti ng Exposure compensation 0 (Zero) AEB Canceled Flash exposure compen[...]

51 2 Image Settings This chapter explains the setti ngs for shooting digital images: Image-recording qual ity , ISO speed, Pictur e S t yles, white balance, and color space. When the camera is ready to shoot, you can press the < B > button to see the image setti ngs. (p.186) C OP Y[...]

52 Y ou can set the image size (reco rded pixels), image type (JPEG , RAW , sRA W), and JPEG quality (compression rate). 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 will record the image in the JPEG . In th e 1 / 9 mode, the image will require processing with the software provided. 9 is a small RAW image which is one-fourth (approx. 5.2 megapixels) the size of a normal RAW imag[...]

53 Setting the Image-recording Quality The number of possible shots and maximum burst apply to a 2GB CF card based on Canon’s testing standards. Figu res i n parentheses apply to a n Ultra DMA (UDMA) 2GB CF card based on Canon’s testi ng standards. The file size, number of pos sible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based [...]

54 Setting the Image-recording Quality The RAW image is the dat a output by the image sensor and converted to digital data which is recorded on the memory card as is. The RAW image is transferred to a personal computer wher e software (provided) is used to adjust the image as nee ded. From the RAW image, the software can develop and generate the ad[...]

55 Setting the Image-recording Quality The image-recording quality (compression rate) can be set for each image size 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 . 1 Select [JPEG quality]. Under the [ 2 ] tab, select [ JPEG quality ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the image size. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the image size, then press < 0 >. 3 Set the desired qu[...]

56 The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. A higher ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light. Therefore, a high ISO speed is suited for low light and moving subjects. However , the image may look more coarse with noise, etc. On the other hand, a low ISO speed is not suited for low li ght or action shots, b[...]

57 By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effect s matching your photographic ex pression or the subject. 1 Press the < A > button. When the camera is ready to shoot, press the < A > button. X The Picture S tyle screen will appear . 2 Select a Picture Style. T urn the < 5 > dial to select a Picture S tyle, [...]

58 A Selecting a Picture Style Monochrome For black-and-white images. User Def. 1-3 Y ou can select a base Pictur e S t yle such as [ Portrait ] or [ Landscape ], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [ User Def. 1 ] to [ User Def. 3 ]. Any User Defined Picture Style which has not been set will have the same settings as the S tanda[...]

59 Y ou can customize the Picture St yle by adjusting the individual parameters like [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ]. T o customize [ Monochrome ], see the next page. 1 Press the < A > button. 2 Select a Picture Style. T urn the < 5 > dial to select a Picture S tyle, t hen press the < B > button. 3 Select a parameter . T urn the &l[...]

60 A Customizing the Picture Style For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect ] and [ T on ing effect ] in addition to [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ]. [Filter effect] With a Filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more. [T oning effect] By applying a toning effect, you can create a monoc[...]

61 Y ou can select a base Pictur e S t yle such as [ Portrait ] or [ Landscape ], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [ User Def. 1 ], [ User Def. 2 ], or [ User Def. 3 ]. Y ou can create Picture Styles whose parameters such as sharpness and contrast are different. Y ou can also select a Picture S tyle already set with the provid[...]

62 A Registering the Picture Style 6 Set the parameter . T urn the < 5 > dial to set the parameter as desired, then press < 0 >. Press the < M > button to register the new Picture S tyle. The Picture S tyle select ion screen will then reappear . X The base Picture S tyle will be displayed on the right of [ User Def. * ]. X The nam[...]

63 White balance (WB) is for m aking the white areas look w hite. Normally , the < Q > (Auto) setting will obtain the correct w hite balance. If natural- looking colors cannot be obtain ed with < Q >, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. 1 Press the < B > button. ( 9 ) Press the < B > b[...]

64 Custom white balance enables you to manually set the w hite balance for a specific light source for better accuracy . Up to five Custom white balance data can be registered to the camera. Y ou can also append a name (caption) to the registered Custom wh ite balance data. There are two ways to register Custom white balance data. Y ou can either t[...]

65 O Custom White Balance 4 Photogra ph a solid -white object . The plain, white object should fill the center spot metering circle. Set the lens focus mode switch to < g >, then focus manually . (p.86) Shoot the white object so that a standard exposure (gray) is obtained. If it is underexposed or overexposed, a correct white balance setting [...]

66 O Custom White Balance [Register image on card] First follow step 4 under [Record an d register image] to take a picture of a plain, wh ite object. This image save d in the memory card can then be registered fo r Custom WB. The procedure up to step 2 is the same as with [ Record and regist er image ]. 1 Select [Custom WB regist.]. 2 Select the C[...]

67 O Custom White Balance Y ou can shoot with the register ed Custom WB data. 1 Select the registered Cus tom WB No. On the Custom WB registration screen, select the No. of the registered Custom WB. 2 Select [Se t as white bala nce]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Set as white balance ], then pre ss < 0 >. X The WB will be set to the [...]

68 O Custom White Balance 2 Select [Edit caption]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Edit caption ], then press < 0 >. 3 Enter any name. Press the < H > button, and the text palette will be highlighted in a color frame and text can be entered. Operate the < 5 > dial or < 9 > to move the and select the desired character [...]

69 Y ou can numer ically set the wh ite balance’s color temperature. 1 Press the < B > button. ( 9 ) Press the < B > button once or twice to display the white balance on the rear LCD panel’s upper right. 2 Select < P >. T urn the < 5 > dial to select < P >. 3 Set the desired valu e. T urn the < 6 > dial to se[...]

70 Y ou can corre ct the white balance th at has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as us ing a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter . Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. Users familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters will find t[...]

71 3 White Balance Correction With just one shot, three images having a different color tone 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. This is called white balance bracketing (WB-BKT). White balance bracketing is pos[...]

72 The color space refers to the range of reproducible color s. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal images, sRGB is recommend ed. 1 Select [Color space]. Under the [ 1 ] tab, select [ Color sp ace ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the desired color space. Select [ sRGB ] or [ Ado be RGB [...]

73 This Instruction Manual assumes that a CF card or SD card is in the camera. When an external media is used via the Wireless File T ransmitter WFT-E2 II A/B/C/D or WFT -E2/A (sold separately), the < u > icon will appear as the third recording media. It can be selected in the same way as with the CF card < f > and SD card < g >. [...]

74 Selecting the Media, Folder, and Recording Method Y ou can set how the image is recorded to the memory card. 1 Select [Record func+m edia/folder sel.]. Under the [ 5 ] tab, select [ Record func+media/folder sel. ], then pre ss < 0 >. 2 Select [Record fun c.]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Record func. ], then press < 0 >. 3 [...]

75 Selecting the Media, Folder, and Recording Method 1 Select [F older]. In step 2 for “Setting the Recording Method,” select [ Folder ], then p ress < 0 >. 2 Select [C reate folder]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Create folder ], then press < 0 >. 3 Select [O K]. X A new folder with a higher one-up folder number is created[...]

76 Selecting the Media, Folder, and Recording Method About Folders As with “ 100EOS1D ” fo r example, the folder name start s with three digit s (folder number) f ollowed by five ch arac ters. A folder can cont ain up to 9999 images (file No. 0001 - 9999). When a fold er becomes full, a new folder with a higher one-up folder number is create d [...]

77 The file name has four alphanumeric characters followed by a four-digit image number (p.79) and extension. The first four alphanum eric characters are set upon factory shipment and unique to the camera. Howeve r , you can change it. With “User setting1,” you can change and register th e four characters as desired. With “User setting2,” i[...]

78 3 Changing the File Name Operate the < 5 > dial or < 9 > to move the and select the desired character . Then press < 0 > to enter it. Enter the required number of alphanumeric characters, then press the < M > button. X The new file name will be registered and the screen in step 2 w ill reappear . 4 Select th e registered [...]

79 The 4-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 to one folder . Y ou can also change how the file number is assigned. 1 Select [File numbering]. Under the [ 5 ] tab, select [ File numbering ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the file number[...]

80 3 File Numbering Methods The file numbering restarts from 0001 each time the memory card is replaced or a new folder is created . Whenever the memory card is replaced or a new folder created, the file numbering starts from 0001. This is c onvenient if you want to orga nize images according to memory cards or folders. If the replacement memory ca[...]

81 3 Setting the AF and Drive Modes The Area AF has 45 AF points (19 high-precision cross-type points and 26 Assist AF points). Y ou can select any one of the 19 cross-type points to match your composition. Y ou can al so select the AF mode to match the shooting conditions an d subject and sele ct the best drive mo de. < f > stands for auto f[...]

82 Select the AF mode suiting t he shooting conditi ons or subject. 1 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to < f >. 2 Press the < o > button. ( 9 ) 3 Select the AF mode . T urn the < 6 > dial to select the AF mode. Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button h alfway , the camera will focus only once. When focu[...]

83 E : Selecting the AF Mode This AF mode is for mo ving subjects when the focusing distance keep s changing. While you hold do wn the shutter button halfway , the subject will be focused contin uously . The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. AF is also possible by pressing the < p > button. Focus Tracking wi th AI Servo AF I[...]

84 From among the 45 AF points, the camera selects the AF point automatically to suit th e shooting conditions. Y ou can manually select an y of the 19 cross-type AF p oints. This is best when you want to focus the target subject at will, or autofocus quickly while composing the shot. 1 Press the < S > button. ( 9 ) X The current AF poi nt wi[...]

85 S Selecting the AF Point The EOS-1Ds Mark III can execute high-precision AF with lenses whose maximum aperture is f/2.8 or larg er . With f/2.8 and faster lenses* With the 19 AF points indicated by , high-precision, cross-type AF (both horizontal- and vertical-line sensitive) is possible. With cross-type AF , vertical-line detection is about 2 t[...]

86 Autofocus can fail to achieve fo cus (the focus confirmation light < o > blinks) with certain subjec ts such as the following: Subjects difficult to focus Low-contrast subjects Example: Blue sky , solid-color walls, etc. Subjects in low light Extremely backlit and reflective subjects Example: Car with a reflective body , etc. Overlapping n[...]

87 1 Press the < o > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select the dr ive mode. While looking at the top LCD panel, turn the < 5 > dial. u : Single shooting When you press the sh utter button completely , one shot will be taken. o : High-speed continuous shooting (Max. 5 shots per sec.) p : Low-speed continuous shooting (Max. 3 shots pe r sec.) In the o a[...]

88 1 Press the < o > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select either < k > or < l >. Look at the top LCD panel and turn the < 5 > dial to select < k > or < l >. k : 10-sec. self-timer l : 2-sec. self-timer 3 T ak e the picture. Focus the subject and press the shutter button completely . X The self-timer lamp will blink, and 10 sec[...]

89 4 Exposure Control Select the shooting mode to suit the su bject or shooting objective. Y ou can set the shutter speed and/or apertu re to obtain the exposure you want. Also, with an EX-series S peedlite, you can take flash pictures as easily as normal shooting withou t flash. First set the power switch to < J >. C OP Y[...]

90 1 Press the < Q > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select the meterin g mode. While looking at the top LCD panel, turn the < 6 > dial. q : Evaluative metering w : Partial metering r : Spot me tering e : Center-weighted average metering q Evaluative metering This is the camera’s standard metering mode suited for most subjects even under backlit cond[...]

91 q Metering Modes e Center-weighted aver age metering The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene. With multiple spot meter readings, you can see the relative exposure levels of multiple areas in the picture and set the exposure to obt ain t he desired result. 1 Set the metering mode to r spot metering. 2 Press t[...]

92 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. Th is is called P rogram AE. *< d > st ands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Ex posure. 1 Press the < W > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select < d >. T urn the < 6 / 5 > dial to select < d >. 3 Focus the su bject. Look through t he v[...]

93 d : Program AE 5 T ak e the picture. Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely . If “ 30" ” shutter speed and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposur e. Increase the ISO speed or use flash. If the “ 8000 ” shutter speed an d the minimum aperture blink, it indicates overexposu re. Lower the ISO speed or u[...]

94 In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure matching the brightness of the subject. This is called shutte r-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze th e action or moving subject. Or a slower shutter speed can cr eate a bl urred effect, giving the impression of motio[...]

95 s : Shutter-Priority AE If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Tu rn t h e < 6 > dial to set a sl ower shutte r speed until the aperture sto ps blinking or set a higher ISO speed. If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates overexposure. Tu rn t h e < 6 > dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture sto[...]

96 In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the correct 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. On the other hand, a lower f/num[...]

97 f : Aperture-Priority AE Press the depth-of-field preview b utton to stop down to the current apertur e setting. Y ou can check the d epth of field (range of acceptable focus) through the viewfinder . Depth-of-Field Previ ew If the “ 30" ” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. T urn the < 6 > dial to set a la rger aper[...]

98 In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. T o determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in th e viewfinder or use a commer cially- available handheld exposure meter . This method is called manual exposure. * < a > stands for Manual. 1 Select < a >. Press the < W > button and turn [...]

99 Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by the camera. Y ou can make the image look brighte r (increased exposure) or darker (decreased ex posure). Y ou can set the exposure compensation up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 Check the exposure le vel indicator . Press the shutter button halfway and check the exposure[...]

100 By changing the shutter speed or aper ture automatically , the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing. 1 Hold down th e < W > and < o > buttons simultaneously . ( 9 ) X The < h > icon and “ 0.0 ” will appe[...]

101 Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be dif ferent from the exposure metering area or wh en you want to take multiple shots at the same e xposure setting. Press the < A > button to lock the exposure, then recom pose and take the shot. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects. 1 Focus the sub ject. Press the shutter[...]

102 When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button completely , and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is called bulb exposur e. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures. 1 Select “buLb”. Press the < W > button and turn the <[...]

103 Bulb Exposures If your eye is not looking at the viewfinder , stray light entering the eyepiece can adversely affect the exposure. T o prevent this, slide the eyepiece shutter lever as shown by the arrow to shutter the eyepiece. Y ou can connect Remote Switch RS-80N 3 or Ti mer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (both sold separately) or any EOS accesso[...]

104 Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations ca n also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups. When C.Fn III -15 [Mirror lockup] is set to [1:Enable] or [2:Enable: Down with SET] (p.172) , shooting with mirror lockup is possible. 1 Focus the subjec[...]

105 An EX-series S pe edlite (sold sepa rately) makes flash photography as easy as normal shooting without fla sh. Y ou can easily do the flash operations below . For detailed instructions, see the EX-series S peedlite’s instruction manual. E-TTL II Aut oflash E-TTL II is an autoflash exposure system incorporating impr oved flash exposure control[...]

106 Flash Photography 3 Flash Functio n Settings and Flas h Custom Functions When an EX-series S peedlite (such as the 580EX II) controllable by the camera is attached , you can use the camera’s menu screen to set the S peedlite’s flash function settings such as the flash mode, FEB, and 1st or 2nd curtain sync, and wireless fl ash. Fla sh Custo[...]

107 Flash Photography Metered Manual Flash Exposure This is for close-up flash photography when you want to set the flash leve l manually . Use an 18% gray card and an EX-series S peedlite which has manual flash mode. Follow the instructions below: 1. Set the camera and S peedlite settings. • Set the camera’ s shooting mode < a > or < [...]

108 Flash Photography With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series S peedlite set in the TTL or A-TTL autoflash mode, the flash can be fired at full output only . Set the camera’s shooting mod e to manual or aperture-priority AE and shoot. When using a S peedlite which has m anual flash mode, shoot in the manual flash mode. With an EX-series S peed lite set to T[...]

109 5 Live View Shooting Y ou can shoot whil e viewing a real-time image on the camera’s LCD monitor or on a personal computer screen. This is called “Live View shooting.” Using a hard disk-type card is not recommended. Use a memory card. When you use Live View shooting for a lon g period, the camera’ s internal temperature may increase and[...]

110 Instead of looking through the viewfi nder, you can look at a real-time image on the camera’s LCD monitor while shooting. Y ou can also magnify the real-time image on the LCD mo nitor by 5x or 10x so you can focus more precisely . Convenient when the camera is mounted on a tripod for shooting still lifes, for example. 1 Set the lens focus mod[...]

111 Live View Shooting With the ca mera ready to sh oot, press < 0 >. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor in real-time with 100% field of view . With the vi deo cable ( provided) connecting t he camera t o a TV set, you can view image s on the TV . (p. 122) In the same way as during shooting through the viewfinder, you can se[...]

112 Live View Shooting 1 Move the focusing frame to the position where you wa nt to focus. Use < 9 > to select t he focusing frame in full view. If you press < 9 > at the center , the focu sing fram e will retur n to the cent er . 2 Press the < u > button. X The area within the focusing frame will be magnified. X The shutter speed[...]

113 Live View Shooting 1 Check the composition. Press the < u > to check the image composition in full view . 2 Check the display . 3 T ak e the picture. Press the shutter button completely . X The picture will be t aken and the cap tured image is displayed on the LC D monitor . X After the image review ends, the camera will return to Live Vi[...]

114 Live View Shooting Each time you press the < B > button, the information display will change. About the Information Display Focusing frame Histogram (Brightness/RGB) ISO speed Shots remain ing Flash exp osure level Aperture Shutter speed AE lock Picture S tyle Battery check Flash-ready Exposure level Live View exposure simulation When the[...]

115 6 Image Playback Learn how to view or erase images, and copy images between the CF card and SD card. For images taken with another camera: The camera might n ot be able to properly displ ay images captured with a different camera or edited with a person al computer or whose file name was changed. C OP Y[...]

116 1 Playback the image. Press the < x > button. X The last captured image or last image viewed will appear . 2 Select the im age. T o playback images starting with the last image, turn the < 5 > dia l counterclockwise. T o playback images starting with the first captured image, turn the dial clockwise. Press the < B > button to [...]

117 x Image Playback Single image display + Image size Shooting Info rmation Display Shooting Informa tion Display Sound recording Folder number - File numbe r Memory card Aperture Shutter speed Image-recording quality Protect Exposure compensa tion amount Playback image number/ T otal images recorded Flash exposure compensation amount Metering mod[...]

118 x Image Playback About the Highlight Alert When the [ 4 Highlight alert ] menu is set t o [ Enable ], overexposed highlight areas will blink. T o obtain more image det ail in the overexposed areas, set the exposure compensation to a negati ve amount and shoot again. About the AF Point Disp lay When the [ 4 AF point disp. ] menu is set to [ Enab[...]

119 x Image Playback 1 T u rn on the index display . During image playback, press the < y > button. X The 4-image index display will appear . The cur rently-selected image will be highlighted in a blue frame. Press the < y > button again to switch to the 9-image index display . 2 Select an imag e. T urn the < 5 > dial to move the [...]

120 x Image Playback Y ou can magnify the ima ge by 1. 5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. 1 Magnify the image. During image playback, press the < u > button. X The image will be magnified. T o increase the magnification, hold down the < u > button. The image will continue to be magnified until it reaches the maximum magnification. T o reduce[...]

121 x Image Playback Y ou can rotate the image to the desired orientation. 1 Select [R otate]. Under the [ 3 ] tab, select [ Rot ate ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the im age. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the image to be rotated. Y ou can also select an image on the index display . 3 Rota te the image. Each time you press < 0 >, [...]

122 x Image Playback By connecting the camera to a TV set with the video cable (provided), you can view the captured images on a TV set. T urn off the camera and the television before connecting them. 1 Connect the camer a to the TV . Open the camera’s terminal cover . Use the video cable (provided) to connect the camera’s < q > video OUT[...]

123 Protecting the image prevents it from being erased accidentally . 1 Playback the image to be protected. 2 Protect the ima ge. During image playback, press the < H > button. X When an image is protect ed, the < K > icon will appear above the image. T o cancel the image protection, press the < H > button again. The < K > i[...]

124 J Protecting Images Images can also be protected individua lly when the [ 3 Protect images ] menu is set to [ Select images ]. Press < 0 > to protect or unprotec t the image. Once an image is protecte d, it can not be erased by the camera’s erase function. T o erase a protected image, you must first cancel the pro tection. If you erase [...]

125 The images in a memory card ca n be copied to the other memory card. 1 Select [I mage copy]. Under the [ 3 ] tab, select [ Image copy ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Se l.Image]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Sel.Image ], then press < 0 >. 3 Select the folde r . T urn the < 5 > dial to select the folder containing the [...]

126 a Copying Images 4 Sele ct the image. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the image to be copied, then press < 0 >. X The < X > icon will appear on the upper left of the screen. Press the < y > button to display the three-image view . T o return to the single- image display , press the < u > button. T o select another i[...]

127 a Copying Images X The copying will start and the progress will be displayed. When the copying is completed, the result will be displayed. Select [ OK ] to return to the screen in step 2. In step 2, select [ Sel. n ]. Select the source folder to be copied, then the target folder . In step 2, select [ All image ]. All the folders and images in t[...]

128 Y ou can either select a nd erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.123) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it canno t be recovered. Make sure you no longer need th e image before erasing it. T o preve nt important images from being erased accidentally , protect them. 1 Playback the image to be erase d.[...]

129 Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to read. 1 Select [L CD brightn ess]. Under the [ 6 ] tab, select [ LCD bright ness ], then press < 0 >. 2 Adjust the bri ghtness. While referring to the gray chart, turn the < 5 > dial, then press < 0 >. How long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor imme[...]

130 Changing Image Playback Settings V ertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and personal computer instead of horizontally . The setting of this feature can be changed. 1 Select [Auto rot ate]. Under the [ 5 ] tab, select [ Auto rotate ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the auto rot at[...]

131 7 Sensor Cleaning The camera has a Self Cleaning Se nsor Unit attached to the sensor ’s front layer (low-pass filter) to shake of f dust automatically . The Dust Delete Data can also be appended to the image so that any remaining d ust spots can be removed automatically by th e Digital Photo Professional (provided software). About smear adher[...]

132 Whenever yo u set the power switch to < 1 / J > or < 2 >, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates (app rox. 3.5 sec.) to automatically shake of f any dust on the front of the sensor . Normally , you need not be aware of this operation. However , you can execute the sensor cleaning at anytim e as well as disable it. 1 Select [Sensor c[...]

133 Normally , the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of th e dust visible on captured images. However , in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots. The Dust Delete Data is used by the Digital Photo Professional (provided software) to erase the dust spots automatical[...]

134 3 Appending Dust Delete Data 3 Photogra ph a solid -white object . At a distance of 20 - 30 cm / 0.7 - 1.0 feet, fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. X The picture will be taken in the aperture-priority AE mode with an aperture of f/22. Since the image will not be saved, the data can still be obtained e[...]

135 Dust which could not be removed by the automatic sen sor cleaning can be removed manually with a blower , etc. The surface of the image sensor is e xtremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned d irectly , having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Before cleaning the sensor , detach the lens fr om the camera. 1 Select [Se [...]

136 3 Manual Sensor Cleaning While cleaning the sensor , never do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor might get damaged. • Set the power switch to < 2 >. • Remove/insert the battery . The surface of the image sensor is extremely deli cate. Clean the se nsor with c[...]

137 8 Direct Printing from the Camera/ Digital Print Order Format Y ou can connect the camera dire ctly to a printer and print out the images in the memory card. The camera is compatible with “ w PictBridge” which is the standard for direct printing. Y ou can al so specify any images in the memory card to be printed. (p.147) About DPOF DPOF (Di[...]

138 Y ou do the direct prin ting procedure entirely wi th your camera while you look at the LCD monitor . 1 Set the camera’ s power switch to < 2 >. 2 Set up the printer . For details, see the printer ’s instruction manual. 3 Connect the camera to the printer . Use the interface cable that came with the camera. When connecting the cable p[...]

139 Preparing to Print 6 Playback the image. Press the < x > button. X The image will appear , and the < w > icon will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer . w PictBridge The camera cannot be u sed with printers comp atible only with CP Direct or Bubble Jet Direct. When connecting the ca mera to[...]

140 The screen display and setting o ptions will differ depending on the printe r . Some settings might not be avai lable. For details, see the printer ’s instruction manual. 1 Select the im age to be printed. Check that the < w > icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor . T urn the < 5 > dial to select the image to be p[...]

141 w Printing T urn the < 5 > dial to select the size of the paper loaded in the printer , then press < 0 >. X The paper type screen will appear . T urn the < 5 > dial to sel ect the ty pe of the paper loaded in the pr inter , then p ress < 0 >. When using a Canon printer and Canon paper , read the printer ’s instructi on[...]

142 w Printi ng 4 Set the printing effects. Set as necessary . If you need not set any printing effects, go to step 5. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the item on the upper right, then press < 0 >. If the < e > icon is displayed next to < z >, the printing effects can also be adjusted. (p.144) Next, turn the < 5 > dial [...]

143 w Printing 5 Set the date and file number imprinting. Set as necessary . T urn the < 5 > dial to select < I >, then press < 0 >. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the desired setting, then press < 0 >. 6 Set the number of copies. Set as necessary . T urn the < 5 > dial to select < R >, then press < 0 &g[...]

144 w Printi ng In step 4 on page 142, select the printing effect. When the < e > icon is displayed next to < z >, press the < B > button. Y ou can then adjust the printing effect. What can be adjusted or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4. Brightness The image brightness can be adjusted. Adjust levels W[...]

145 w Printing Y ou can crop the ima ge and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed. Do the trimming right before printing. If you set the trimming and then set the print settings, you may have to set the trimming again. 1 On the print setting screen, select [T rimming]. 2 Set the trimming frame size, position, and proportio n[...]

146 w Printi ng Depending on the print er , the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look on the pr int. While trimming the image, look at t he camera’s LCD monitor . If you look at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame might not be displayed accura[...]

147 Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print- ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) 1 Select [Pri nt order]. X Under the [ 3 ] tab, select [ Print order ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Se t up]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Set up ], then[...]

148 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 4 Exit the menu. Press the < 7 > button. X The Print order screen will reappear . Next, select [ Sel.Image ], [ By n ], or [ All image ] to order the images to be printed. Print typ e K S tandar d Prints one image on one sheet. L Index Multiple, t humbnail images are printed on one sheet. K L Both Print[...]

149 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Sel.Image Select and order images one by one. Press the < y > button to display the three-image view . T o return to the single- image display , press the < u > button. After completing the print order , press the < M > button to save the print order to the memory card. [St andard] [Bo th] P[...]

150 With a PictBridge printer , you can easily print images with DPOF . 1 Preparing to print. See page 138. Follow the “Connecting the Ca mera to a Printer” procedu re up to step 5. 2 Under the [ 3 ] tab, select [Print order]. 3 Select [Print]. [ Print ] will be displayed only if th e camera is connected to the printer and printing is possible.[...]

151 9 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Y ou can use the camera to select images in the memory card and transfer them dire ctly to a personal computer. If the computer software (EOS DIGIT AL Solution Disk CD-ROM) provided with the camera has been installed in your personal computer , you can easily tran sfer the images without operating th[...]

152 Before connecting the camera to the pe rsonal computer , be sure to first inst all the EOS DIGIT AL Solution Disk sof tware (in the CD-ROM provided with the cam era) in the personal computer . 1 Connect the camera to the personal com puter . Set the camera’s power switch to < 2 >. Use the interface cable that came with the camera. When [...]

153 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer The images transferred to the personal computer will be organized according to the shooting date and saved in the [ My Pictures ] folder for Windows or the [ Pictures ] folder in the Macintosh. All images All the images in the memory card will be transferred. New images Images which have not yet been[...]

154 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Under the [ 3 ] tab, you can use [ T ransfer order ] to select the images to be transferred to a personal computer . When you select [ T ransfer ord er images ] on the preceding pa ge, you can transfer the images set by the transfer order . Sel.Image Select and order images one by one. Press < 0 &[...]

155 10 Customizing the Camera and Saving Camera Settings T o suit your shoo ting pr eferences, you can change the camera’s functions and also save the camera settings to a memory card. The saved settings can also be registered to the ca mera. C OP Y[...]

156 1 Select [ 8 ]. T urn the < 6 > dial to select the [ 8 ] tab. 2 Select the gr oup. T urn the < 5 > dial to select C.Fn I - IV , then press < 0 >. 3 Select the Custom Fu nction No. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the Custom Function No., then press < 0 >. 4 Change the setting as desired. T urn the < 5 > dial to[...]

157 3 Setting Custom Functions Custom Functions C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive 1 Exposure level in crements 1 USM l ens electronic MF 2 ISO speed setting inc rements 2 AI Servo tracking sens itivity 3 Set ISO speed range 3 AI Servo 1st/2nd image priority 4 Bracketing auto cancel 4 AI Servo AF tracking m ethod 5 Bracketing sequence 5 L [...]

158 The Custom Functions are organized in fou r groups based on the function type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C. Fn II: Image/Flash exp (exposure)/ Disp (Display), C.Fn III: Auto focu s/Drive, C.Fn IV: Operation/Others. Note that the Custom F unction numbers diff er from previous EOS-1Ds-series cameras. 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn I -1 [...]

159 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn I -4 Bracketing auto cancel 0: On The AEB and WB -BKT sett ings will be c anceled when the power s witch is set to < 2 > or the camera settings ar e cleare d. AEB wil l also be canceled when bulb exposu re is set or the flash is r eady to fire. 1: Off The AEB an d WB-BKT settings w ill be retai ned even w h[...]

160 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn I -7 Spot metering link to A F point 0: Disable (use center AF poi nt) 1: Enable (us e active AF point ) Enables spot me tering link ed to the sele cted AF poin t. With automatic AF point sele ction, spot metering will b e at the viewfi nder center. C.Fn I -8 Safety shift 0: Disable 1: Enable ( Tv/Av) This works [...]

161 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn I -10 Select usable m etering m odes Disabl e: All the met ering modes ( q : Evaluative, w : Partial, r : S pot, e : Center-we ighted aver age) will be sele ctable. Enable: Only the meter ing modes se t with [ Register ] will be selecta ble. Register : T o make a metering mo de unselect able, unc heck the che ckm[...]

162 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn I -14 Apply shoot ing/mete ring mode While holdin g down the < A > (AE lock) button , you can swit ch to the registered setting (shooting mode, meteri ng mode, sh utter spee d, apertu re, or exposure compensa tion). Disabl e: Pressing the < A > bu tton will lo ck the expo sure (AE lock). Enable: By ho[...]

163 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn II: Image/Flash exposur e/Display C.Fn II -1 Long ex posure noise reduc tion 0: Off 1: Auto For 1 sec. or lo nger exposure s, noise re duction is p erformed automatica lly if noise typical of l ong exposur es is detec ted. This [ Auto ] setting is effective in most ca ses. 2: On Noise redu ction is pe rformed for[...]

164 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn II -3 Highlight tone priority 0: Disable 1: Enable Improves the highlight d etail. The dynamic ra nge is expanded f rom the standa rd 18% gray to b right high lights. T he gradat ion between the grays and highli ghts becomes smoo ther . C.Fn II -4 E-TTL II flash met ering 0: Evalua tive flas h metering Fully auto[...]

165 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn II -6 Flash firi ng Enables or disabl es the firin g of an exte rnal flas h or non-C anon flash connecte d to the PC terminal. 0: Enable 1: Disable Convenient when you want t o use the exter nal flash’s AF-ass ist beam only . No te that wheth er or not the AF- assist beam is emi tted is dependent on the C.Fn II[...]

166 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive C.Fn III -1 USM l ens electro nic MF USM lens electr onic MF can be enab led or disabl ed for when you use any of the follo wing lenses. EF50mm f/1.0L USM, EF85mm f/ 1. 2L USM, EF85mm f/1.2L II USM, EF200mm f/1.8L USM, EF 300mm f/2.8L USM, EF 400mm f/2.8L U SM, EF400mm f/2.8L II USM, EF5 00m[...]

167 3 Custom Function Settings 1: AF prio rity/Dri ve speed priority For the first shot, focus ing the sub ject is giv en priority . During contin uous shooting, the continuo us shootin g speed is give n priority ove r the focus - tracking of the subject . 2: Release/Dr ive speed prio rity For the first shot, shutt er releas e is given priority o v[...]

168 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn III -6 Lens AF stop button function 0: AF stop 1: AF start AF operat es only wh ile the butt on is press ed. While the button is pressed, AF op eration with t he camera is dis abled. 2: AE lock When the butto n is pressed, AE lock is app lied. Conven ient when you want to focus and mete r at diff erent p arts of [...]

169 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn III -7 AF Mi croadjustme nt Normally , this adjustment is not required. Do this adjustmen t only if necessary . Note th at doing this adjustm ent may prevent correct focusing f rom being achieved. Y ou can make fine adjustments of th e AF’s point of foc us. It can b e adjust ed in ±20 s teps (-: Forward / +: B[...]

170 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn III -8 AF ex pansion with selec ted point In the AI Servo AF or One-Shot AF mod e with manual AF po int select ion, you can increa se the number of AF points by using the Assist AF po ints. Effective when it is difficult to trac k a moving subj ect with just one AF point. 0: Disable 1: Enable (left/right Assis t [...]

171 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn III -10 Switc h to regis tered AF point Y ou c an instantly switch to the registered AF point with < 9 > while the metering timer is active. (AF is activated at the moment when AF point is switched. ) 0: Disable 1: Enable By pressi ng < 9 >, you can switch t o the regist ered AF point. Press it again [...]

172 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn III -13 AF poi nt brightn ess 0: Normal 1: Brighter C.Fn III -14 AF-as sist beam firin g Enables or disabl es the E OS-dedica ted S peedlite’s AF-assi st beam. 0: Enable The external S peedlite will emit the AF-assi st beam when nece ssary . 1: Disable C.Fn III -15 Mirr or lockup See page 104 for the mi rror lo[...]

173 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn IV: Operatio n/Others C.Fn IV -1 Shutter bu tton/AF-ON bu tton 0: Metering + AF start 1: Metering + AF start/AF stop During autofocusing, you can press the < p > button to stop the autofocusing. 2: Metering start/Meter + AF start This is us eful for sub jects which ke ep moving an d stoppi ng repeate dly . [...]

174 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn IV -4 SET bu tton when s hooting Y o u can assign a fr equently- used functio n to < 0 >. When the camera is ready to sh oot, you can pres s < 0 >. 0: Normal (disabled) 1: White ba lance While lookin g at the re ar LCD p anel, yo u can chan ge the WB. 2: Image si ze While lookin g at the re ar LCD p a[...]

175 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn IV -6 Dial d irection du ring Tv/Av 0: Normal 1: Reverse direction The dial’s turning direction for setting the shutter speed and aperture can be reversed. In the manual exposure mode, the direction of the < 6 > and < 5 > dials will be reversed. In other shooting modes, the < 6 > dial will be [...]

176 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn IV -10 Button func tion when 5 <OFF> 0: Normal (ena ble) 1: Disable 6 , 5 ,Multi-controller When the powe r switch is set to < 1 >, the < 6 >, < 5 >, and < 9 > will be disabl ed from setti ng anything. The shutter b utton can sti ll be used to shoot . This prevents any settings to be[...]

177 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn IV -12 Timer length for ti mer Y o u can change ho w long the fun ction sett ings remain i n effect after you let go of the respecti ve button. Disabl e: The timer length is set to th e defaul t. Enable: The t imer leng th is s et to th e time s et with [ Register ]. Register : Y ou can set the 6- sec. and 16 -se[...]

178 3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn IV -14 Add as pect ratio informatio n During Live View shooting, vertical lines corresponding to the aspect ratio will be displayed. Y ou can thereby simulate framing for medium- and large-format film sizes such as 6x6 cm, 6x4.5 cm, an d 4x5 in. This aspect ratio information will be appended automatically to the [...]

179 Y ou can reg ister up to three sets of Custom Function settings. Y ou can reg ister a different set of Custom Function settings for dif ferent shooting situations such as s ports, snapshot s, and landscapes. Y ou can then instantly apply a registered set of Custom Function settings. 1 Select [C.F n setting registe r/ apply]. Under the [ 8 ] tab[...]

180 3 Registering and Applying Custom Function Settings In step 2, select [ Apply ] and select the [ Set * ] of the Custom Function settings to be applied. Select [ OK ], and the Custom Function settings will switch to those registered under Set *. Applying Custom Fu nction Settings The settings for C.Fn III -7 [ AF Microadjustment ] and C.Fn IV - [...]

181 By registering the menu items and Custom Functions which you change frequently , you can access and ch ange them quickly with My Menu. Y ou can register the top layer of items under each menu tab and any Custom Function. Y ou can register up to six items in My Menu. 1 Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [ 9 ] tab, select [ My Menu settings ], [...]

182 3 Registering My Menu In step 2, select [ Delete ], then select the item to be deleted. T o delete all the My Menu items, select [ Delete a ll items ]. In step 2, select [ Display from My Menu ], and set [ Enable ]. With the camera ready for shooting, pressing the < M > button will display the [ 9 ] tab first. In step 2, select [ Sort ]. [...]

183 3 Saving and Loading Camera Settings 2 Select [S ave]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Save ], then press < 0 >. 3 Select [Start]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Start ], then press < 0 >. X The camera settings will be saved to the memory card, and the screen in step 2 will reappear . If you select [ Change file nam e[...]

184 Y ou can set the basic settings fo r ma jor functions such as the shooting mode, AF mode, metering mode, and drive mod e and register them in the camera. This is convenient when you want to instantly switch to frequently-used shooting settings. 1 Select [ Regist/ apply basi c sett ings]. Under t he [ 7 ] tab, select [ Regist/ apply basic settin[...]

185 11 Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up things. C OP Y[...]

186 When the camera is ready to shoot, you can press the < B > button to view the function settings on the LCD monitor. Display the camera settings. Press the < B > button. Camera Settings & Battery I nformation B Camera Settings Date/Time (p.46) WB correction (p.70)/ BKT setting (p.71) Picture S t yle (p.57) Color space (p.72) Auto[...]

187 Camera Settings & Battery Information Y ou can check the ba ttery’s condition on a menu screen. Select [Battery info.]. Under the [ 6 ] tab, select [ Battery info. ], then press < 0 >. 3 Battery Info. Designation of the battery being used or household power source . Remaining battery level displ ayed by the battery check display (p.[...]

188 The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. Its service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the battery is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR 2025 lithium battery as described below . The date/time setting will also be reset, so be sure to s et the correct date/ti me. 1 Set the powe[...]

189 The following program line applies when the camera is in Pr ogram AE < d > mode. Understanding the Program Line The lower horizonta l axis represents the shutter spe ed, and the right-hand vertical axis represents the ape rture. The combinations of shutter spee d and aperture autom atically determined by Program AE are shown as lines with[...]

190 If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this T roubleshooting Guide does not reso lve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. T o preve nt mishaps, the batt ery charger ca nnot rech arge any batte ry other than Bat tery Pack LP -E4. The batter y is not pr operly in stalled in the ca mera. ([...]

191 Troubleshooting Guide The memory card i s not properl y inserted. (p.32) If the memory card is ful l, replace t he card or delete unn ecessary images to make room. Or if a not-full memo ry card is inser ted in the othe r card slot, swit ch the recording to that car d. (p.32, 73 , 128) If you try t o focus i n the One-Sh ot AF mode while the foc[...]

192 Troubleshooting Guide When using Liv e View shooting, use a memory card (a hard disk-ty pe card such as Mic roDrive i s not recommende d). A hard disk -type card requires a l ower temperat ure range for operation th an with normal memory cards. If the temper ature gets too high, the Live View shoot ing may stop temp orarily to pr event damage t[...]

193 If there is a problem with the ca mera, an error message appears. Follow the instructions displayed. T o recover from the error , press the shutter button halfway , turn the power switch < 2 > and < 1 >, or remove and reinstall the battery . If error 02 (memory card problem) is displayed, remove and reinstall the memory card or form[...]

194 System Map 270EX ST -E2 430EX II 580EX II Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Macro T win Lite MT -24EX Eyecup Eg Anti-Fog Eyepiece Eg Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Eg Angle Finder C Wide Strap L6 Hand Strap E1 Focusing Screen Ec Battery Pack LP-E4 Battery Charger LC-E4 Car Battery Cable CB-570 AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4 CR2025 lithium battery EOS DIGIT AL Solutio[...]

195 System Map CF card SD memory card Card reader PCMCIA adapter * EOS-1Ds Mark III: Firmware Ver .1.2.0 or higher Interface Cable IFC-200U Interface Cable IFC-500U Wireless File T ransmitter WFT -E2 II A/B/C/D* or WFT -E2/E2A Wireless LAN access point Wireless LAN adapter Ethernet port PC card slot USB port USB external media USB GPS unit Canon EF[...]

196 •T y p e T ype: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera Recording media: T ype I or II CF card, SD/SDHC memory card * CF cards, and Microdrive cards with a 2GB or larger capacity can be used * High-speed data writing en abled with UDMA CF cards * With Wireless File T ransmitter WFT -E2 II A/B/C/D or WFT -E2/ A attached, recording possible w[...]

197 Specifications File name: Preset code, User setting1 (4 characters), User setting2 (3 characters + 1 image size character) File numbering: Consecutive numbe ring, auto reset, manual reset Color space: sRGB, Adobe RGB Picture S tyle: St andard, Portrait, Landscape, Neut ral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3 Recording methods: (1) S tandard [...]

198 Specifications Viewfinder informa tion: AF informat ion (AF po ints, focus confirma tion light), metering and exposure inf ormation (metering mode, spot metering circle, shutt er speed, aperture, man ual exposure, AE lock, ISO speed, exposur e level, exposure warning), flash info rmation (flash ready , FP flash, FE lock, flash exposur e level),[...]

199 Specifications AE lock: Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual: By AE lock button in all metering modes •S h u t t e r T ype: Electronically-controlled, focal-plan e shutter Shutter speeds: 1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (T otal shut ter speed range. Available range varie s by shooting mode.) X-sync [...]

200 Specifications Metering modes: Evaluative metering with the ima ge sensor Metering range: EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Magnified view: Magnifiable by 5x or 10x at AF point Grid display: Provided Exposure simulation: Provided •L C D M o n i t o r T ype: TFT color liquid-crystal monitor Monitor size: 3.0 in. Do[...]

201 Specifications • Direct Image T ransfer Compatible images: J PE G and RA W/sRA W images * Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen • Customization Custom Functions: T otal 57 C.Fn setting registration :P r o v i d e d My Menu registration: Provided Save camera settings: Provided Register basic camera [...]

202 Specifications •B a t t e r y P a c k L P - E 4 T ype: Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated voltage : 1 1.1 V DC Battery capacity: 2300m Ah Dimensions (W x H x D) : 68.4 x 34.2 x 92.8 mm / 2.7 x 1.3 x 3.7 in. Weight (Approx. ): 180 g / 6.3 oz. (excluding protective cover) • Battery Charger LC-E4 T ype: Charger dedicated to the Battery Pac[...]

203 T rademar ks Adobe is a tr ademark of A dobe Systems Incorporated. Windows is a trade mark or registered t r ademark of Microsof t Corporation in the United S tates and other countries. Macintosh and Ma c OS is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United S tates and other countries. CompactFlash is a trademark of Sa nDisk Co[...]

204 Digital Camera Model DS126161 Systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1 ) This device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device mu st accept any interference received, including interference that may ca use undesired operation. Note: This equipment has bee[...]

205 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contai ns important safety and operating instructions for Battery Charger LC-E4. 2. Before using the charger , read all in structions and cautionary remarks on (1) the charger , (2) the ba ttery pack, and (3) the pro duct using the battery pack. 3. CAUTION — T o reduce[...]

206 Index Index A AC adapter...... ............ ......... ..... 23, 31 Access lamp ............ ............. .... 18, 34 Adjust levels .......... ............. ........... 14 4 Adobe RGB ...... ............. ........... ....... 72 AE ......... ........... .......... ........... .......... 92 AE lock.. .............. .......... ............. ... 10[...]

207 Index Center-weighted average metering .......... ........... .......... ........... 91 CF card .............. ........... 13, 3 2, 47, 73 CF card slot........ ............. ............. ... 32 Clean manually .......... ............. ...... 135 Clean now ............... ........... ........... 13 2 Clear all camera setting s ................ 4[...]

208 Index Eyepiece ................ ......................... 17 Eyepiece shutter ........................... 103 F Face brightener. ............................ 144 Faithful .............. ................. ............. 57 FE lock ................... ....................... 105 FEB ........................ ....................... 105 File extensi[...]

209 Index Jump by 1/10/100 images............. 119 Jump by d ate ............... ........... ...... 119 Jump by fo lder ............. ............. .... 119 Jump displa y . ............. ............. ...... 119 L Landscape . .......... ........... .......... ...... 57 Language ............... ........... ............. . 46 Large ............... ..[...]

210 Index Power cor d.......... .......... ...... 22, 26, 31 Power sour ce ............. ......... 26, 31, 47 Power Swit ch ............. ........... .......... 36 Pressing com pletely. .......... ........... .. 37 Pressing halfw ay... ........... .......... ..... 36 Print copi es ........... ........... ..... 143, 14 9 Print orde r (DPOF) ........[...]

211 Index Single image display ................. .... 116 Single imag e erase ............ .......... .128 Single image playback ............ ...... 116 Single imag e protectio n .. ............. . 123 Single shoo ting .................. .......... ... 87 Skip . .............. .......... ............. ......... 127 Small ............. .......... ..[...]

This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of August 2007. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center . CT1-1018-004 © CANON INC. 2010 CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, T okyo 146-8501, Japan U.S.A. CANON U.S.A. INC. One Canon Plaza, L[...]