Canon 1dx Owners Manual

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
4Set 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>).
5Set the daylight saving time.
  Set it if necessary.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Y].
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Z], then 
press < 0>.
  When the daylight saving time is set 
to [Z], the time set in step 3 will 
advance by 1 hour. If...

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1Display the menu screen.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select 
[Language K].
  Press the < Q> button and select the 
[5 ] tab.
  Turn the < 6> dial to select the [ 52] 
tab.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select 
[Language K] (the fourth item from 
the top), then press .
3Set the desired language.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
language, then press < 0>.
X The interface language will change.
3  Selecting the Interface Language
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The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-S lenses.
1Remove the caps.
 Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrows.
2Attach 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.
3Set the lens focus mode switch to 
.
  stands for Autofocus.
  If it is set to < MF> (manual focus), 
autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and...

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow.
 Turn the lens until it stops, then 
detach it.
  Attach the rear lens cap to the 
detached lens.
Detaching the Lens
Minimizing Dust
 When changing lenses, do it quic kly in a place with minimal dust.
  When storing the camera  without a lens attached, be sure to attach the 
body cap to the camera.
  Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.
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1Remove the eyecup.
 While grasping both sides of the 
eyecup, slide it upward to remove.
2Make the adjustment.
 Turn the knob left or right so that the 
AF points in the vi ewfinder look sharp.
 Attach the eyecup.
To 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. Rest your hand’s right index fi nger lightly on the shutter button.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against...

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Basic Operation
The shutter button has two steps. You 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 viewfinder 
and on the top LCD panel (9).
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture.
Preventing Camera Shake
Hand-held camera movement...

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Basic Operation
(1)After pressing a button, turn the 
 dial.
When you press a button such as 
, , , or 
< i >, the respective function remains 
selected for 6 seconds ( 9). During this 
time, you can turn the < 6> dial to set 
the desired setting.
When the function selection timer ends, 
or if you press the shutter button halfway, 
the camera will be ready to shoot.
  Use this dial to select or set the 
shooting mode, AF mode, metering 
mode, AF point, ISO speed, exposure 
compensation (when the < O>...

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Basic Operation
(1)After pressing a button, turn the 
 dial.
When you press a button such as 
< W >, ,  , or 
< i >, 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  selection timer ends 
or if you press the s hutter button halfway, 
the camera will be ready to shoot.
  Use this dial to select or set the 
shooting mode, drive mode, flash 
exposure compensation, AF point, 
ISO speed, exposure...

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Basic Operation
After pressing the  button, 
tap the < 5> dial’s inner ring at 
the top, bottom, left, or right.
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.
  You can also use it to select or set 
menu options (except [ 31: Erase 
images ] and [5 1: Format card...

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Basic Operation
With [85: Multi function lock] set (p.329) and the power switch set to 
< R >
, you can prevent the current set tings from changing due to 
accidental movement of the Main Dial, Qu ick Control Dial, or Multi-controller.
Press the  button to turn the top 
and rear LCD panel illumination on  ( 9) 
or off. During a bulb exposure, pressing 
the shutter button comp letely will turn off 
the LCD panel illumination.
If you press the < B> button a number 
of times, the shooting settings will...