Canon 5dsr Manual

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3 Selecting the Interface Language
The date/time that were set will start from when you select [ OK] in step 6.
 In step 3, the time displayed on the upper right of the screen is the time 
difference compared with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you do 
not see your time zone, set the time zone while referring to the difference 
with UTC.
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...

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The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera 
cannot be used with EF-S or EF-M 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’s focus mode switch 
to .
 stands for autofocus.
  stands for 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
 Do not look at the sun directly th rough any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision.
 When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera’s power switch to 
.
 If the front part (focusing ring) of t he lens rotates during autofocusing, do 
not touch the rotating part....

54Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.

Turn the knob left or right so that the 
AF points in the viewfinder look 
sharp.
 If the knob is difficult to turn, remove 
the eyecup (p.236).
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 finger lightly on the shutter button.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly  against the front of your body.
5. 
To...

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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 LCD panel for 4 sec. 
(metering timer/0).
Pressing Completely
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture.
Preventing Camera Shake...

Basic Operation
56Turn the dial while holding down 
the lock release button at the 
center of the dial.
Use it to set the shooting mode.
(1)After pressing a 
button, turn the 
< 6 > dial.
When you press a button such as 
  , the 
respective function remains selected for 
6 sec. ( 9). During this time, you can 
turn the < 6> dial to change the setting.
When the function selection ends or if 
you press the shutter button halfway, the 
camera will be ready to shoot.
 Use this dial to select the metering...

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Basic Operation
(1)After pressing a button, turn the 
< 5 > dial.
When you press a button such as 
  , the 
respective function remains selected for 
6 sec. ( 9). During this time, you can 
turn the < 5> dial to change the setting.
When the function selection ends or if 
you press the shutter button halfway, the 
camera will be ready to shoot.
 Use this dial to select the white 
balance, drive mode, flash exposure 
compensation, AF point, etc.
(2)Tu r n  t h e  < 5> dial only.
While looking at the...

Basic Operation
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The  consists of an eight-direction key and a button at the center. 
Use your thumb to tilt the < 9> in the desired direction.
 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 and set 
menu items.
 For menus and Quick Control, the 
Multi-controller works only in the 
vertical and...

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Basic Operation
By setting [83: Multi function lock ] (p.410) and moving the < R> 
switch to the right, you can prevent the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, 
and Multi-controller from moving and  changing a setting inadvertently.
< R > switch set to the left:
Lock released
< R > switch set to the right:
Lock engaged
You can illuminate the LCD panel by 
pressing the < U> button. Turn on ( 9) 
or off the LCD panel illumination by 
pressing the < U> button.
R Multi Function Lock
U LCD Panel Illumination
If...

Basic Operation
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After you press the  button a number of times (p.442), the 
Quick Control screen (p.62) or Custom Quick Control screen (p.427) 
will appear. You can then check the current shooting function settings.
Pressing the < Q> button enables Quick Control of the shooting 
function settings (p.61).
Then you can press the < B> button to turn off the screen.
Displaying Quick Control Screen