Canon 1dx Owners Manual

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INSTRUCTIONMANUALE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual.
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The EOS-1D X is the top-of-the-line EOS DIGITAL high-performance 
digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a full-frame (approx. 36 x 24 
mm) CMOS sensor with approx. 18.1  effective megapixels, Dual DIGIC 
5+, normal ISO speed range of ISO 100 - 51200, approx. 100% 
viewfinder coverage, high-precisi on and high-speed 61-point AF, 
approx. 12 fps high-speed continuous shooting, RGB metering sensor, 
3.2-inch LCD monitor, Live View s hooting, and Full High-Definition (Full 
HD) movie shooting.
The camera is highly re sponsive to any shooting  situation, provides 
many features for demanding shots, is highly reliable even in harsh 
environments, and is compatible with  a wide range of accessories that 
expand shooting possibilities.
Refer to This Manual while Us ing the Camera to Further 
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have 
captured. While reading this manual , take a few test shots and see how 
they come out. You can then  better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety 
Warnings” (p.400, 401) and “Handling Precautions” (p.14, 15).\
Testing the Camera Before Use and LiabilityAfter shooting, play images bac k and check whether they have been 
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the 
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon 
cannot be held liable for any  loss or inconvenience caused.
CopyrightsCopyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded 
images of people and certain subj ects for anything but private 
enjoyment. Also be aware that certai n public performances, exhibitions, 
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
CF CardIn this manual, “card” refers to a CF card.  The CF card (for recording 
images)  is not included.  Please purchase it separately.
Introduction
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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included 
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Attach Eyecup Eg to the viewfinder eyepiece.
* Be careful not to lose  any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E4N
(with protective cover) Battery Charger
LC-E4N
(with protective covers)
Interface CableIFC-200UStereo AV Cable
AV C - DC400ST
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software) Software Instruction
Manuals
(1) Camera Instruction Manual (this booklet)
(2) Wired LAN Instruction Manual
(3) Pocket Guide
Camera
(with body cap and 
battery compartment cap)
(1) (3)
Wide Strap L7
Eyecup Eg
Cable Protector(2)
Wired LANTo set up a wired LAN using the Ethernet  RJ-45 terminal (p.21), refer to the 
separate “Wired LAN Instruction Manual.”
Software Instruction ManualsThe Software Instruction Manuals are included on the CD-ROM as 
PDF files. See page 409 for instructions to look up in formation in the 
Software Instruction Manuals.
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Icons in this Manual
 : 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 you let go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons  and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, 
and settings correspond to the icons an d markings on the camera and on the 
LCD monitor.
3 : Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the 
< M > button and changing the setting.
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
Basic Assumptions
 All operations explained  in this manual assume that the power switch 
is already set to  (p.38).
  It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are 
set to their defaults.
  The illustrations in this  manual show the camera attached with the 
EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens as an example.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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Chapters
Introduction2
Getting Started29
Setting the AF and Drive Modes65
Image Settings11 3
Exposure Control163
Flash Photography189
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)199
Shooting Movies219
Image Playback245
Post-Processing Images285
Sensor Cleaning293
Printing Images and Transfer
ring Images to a Computer299
Customizing the Camera317
Reference353
Software Start Guide409
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Introduction2
Item Check List................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual ............ ......................................... 4
Chapters ................. .......................................................................... 5
Index to Features ............ ............................................................... 12
Handling Precautions ........... .......................................................... 14
Quick Start Guide ............ ............................................................... 16
Nomenclature .................. ............................................................... 18
Getting Started 29
Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 30
Installing and Removing the Battery..... .......................................... 34
Installing and Removing the Card ........ .......................................... 35
Turning on the Power ...... ............................................................... 38
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone ........ .......................................... 40
Selecting the Interface Language............ ....................................... 42
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ............. ....................................... 43
Basic Operation ............... ............................................................... 45
Q  Quick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 51
3  Menu Operations .......... ........................................................ 53
Before You Start .............. ............................................................... 55
Formatting the Card ........... .......................................................... 55
Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Powe r Off ................................. 57
Setting the Image Review Time ......... .......................................... 57
Reverting the Camera to the Default  Settings ............................. 58
Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level ........................................ 61
 Feature Guide ............. ............................................................... 63
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Setting the AF and Drive Modes65
2: Selecting the AF  Mode .................................................. .......... 66
S  Selecting the AF Area .... ........................................................... 69
AF Area Selection Modes ...... ......................................................... 72
About the AF Sensor......... ................................................. ............. 75
Lenses and Usable AF Points ......................................................... 76
Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristic s (For a Subject) ................... 82
Customizing AF Functions ... ........................................................... 91
Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point  of Focus (AF Microadjustment) .... 102
When Autofocus Fails .......... ......................................................... 108
MF: Manual Focusing ........ ......................................................... 109
R : Selecting the Drive Mode ............ ....................................... 110
j  Using the Self-timer ..... ............................................................ 112
Image Settings 113
Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback ........................... 114
Setting the Image-Recording Quality ... ......................................... 117
i : Setting the ISO Speed .... ..................................................... 124
Selecting a Picture Style ... ............................................................ 129
Customizing a Picture Style . ......................................................... 132
Registering a Picture Style ............................................................ 135
B : Setting the White Balance ........... ......................................... 137
O  Custom White Balance .................. ......................................... 138
P  Setting the Color Temperature ........ ....................................... 143
u  White Balance Correction ............... ......................................... 144
Correcting the Brightness and Contrast Automatically (Auto Lighting Optimizer).. 146
Noise Reduction Settings..... ......................................................... 147
Highlight Tone Priority....... ............................................................ 150
Lens Peripheral Illumination / Ch romatic Aberration Correction ... 151
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Creating and Selecting a Folder ................................................... 154
Changing the File Name..... .......................................................... 156
File Numbering Methods .... .......................................................... 158
Setting Copyright Information ............. .......................................... 160
Setting the Color Space ..... .......................................................... 162
Exposure Control 163
d: Program AE ................... .......................................................... 164
s : Shutter-Priority AE ...... .......................................................... 167
f : Aperture-Priority AE ..... ........................................................ 169
Depth of Field Preview..... .......................................................... 170
a : Manual Exposure ........... ........................................................ 171
q  Selecting the Metering Mode .......... ........................................ 173
O  Setting Exposure Compensation ........ ..................................... 175
h  Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ...... ..................................... 176
A  AE Lock.................... ............................................................... 177
Bulb Exposures ............... ............................................................. 178
P  Multiple Exposures ....... .......................................................... 180
2  Mirror Lockup .............. .......................................................... 187
Flash Photography 189
D Flash Photography ......... .......................................................... 190
Setting the Flash ........... ............................................................... 193
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 199
A Preparing for Live View Shooting ... ........................................ 200
A  Shooting with the LCD Monitor ...... ........................................ 201
Shooting Function Settings .. ........................................................ 205
Menu Function Settings... ............................................................. 206
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Using AF to Focus ........................................................... ............. 209
Focusing Manually ............... ......................................................... 216
Shooting Movies 219
k Preparing to Shoot Movies .............. ....................................... 220
k  Shooting Movies ............ ......................................................... 221
Autoexposure Shooting ....... ....................................................... 221
Shutter-priority AE .......... ............................................................ 222
Aperture-priority AE ........ ............................................................ 223
Manual Exposure Shooting ................. ....................................... 225
Shooting Still Photos ......... ......................................................... 230
Shooting Function Settings .. ......................................................... 232
Setting the Movie-Recording Size........ ......................................... 233
Setting the Sound Recording ........................................................ 236
Silent Control ................ ................................................... ............. 238
Setting the Time Code ...... ............................................................ 239
Menu Function Settings .... ............................................................ 241
Image Playback 245
x Image Playback ............... ....................................................... 246
B : Shooting Information Display .......... .................................... 248
H I Searching for Images Quickly...... ....................................... 251
u  Magnified View ............... .......................................... ............... 253
b  Rotating the Image ......... ......................................................... 255
Setting Ratings................ ................................................. ............. 256
Q  Quick Control During Playback ........ ....................................... 258
k  Enjoying Movies............. ......................................................... 260
k  Playing Movies............ .......................................... .................. 262
X  Editing the Movie’s First and Last Sc enes ............................... 264
Slide Show (Auto Playback).. ........................................................ 266
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Viewing the Images on TV ........................................................... 269
J  Protecting Images ........... ........................................................ 273
K   Recording and Playing Voice Memo s ..................................... 275
a  Copying Images .............. ........................................................ 277
L  Erasing Images........................................................................ 280
Changing Image Playback Settings ........ ..................................... 282
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness . ...................................... 282
Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ..... .......................................... 283
Post-Processing Images 285
R Processing RAW Images with the Camera .......... ................ 286
S  Resize............... ...................................................................... 291
Sensor Cleaning 293
f Automatic Sensor Cleaning .......... ........................................ 294
Appending Dust Delete Data ........................................................ 295
Manual Sensor Cleaning .... .......................................................... 297
Printing Images and Transfe rring Images to a Computer299
Preparing to Print ......................................................................... 300
w Printing ................ .................................................................... 302
Trimming the Image ........... ........................................................ 307
W  Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) . ........................................ 309
W  Direct Printing with DP OF....................................................... 312
d  Transferring Images to a Personal  Computer ........................ 313
Customizing the Camera 317
Custom Functions ........................................................................ 318
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