Canon 5dsr Manual

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Charging the Battery
Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.
Charge the battery before use.

Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.
Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity.
 After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the 
charger from the power outlet.
 You can attach the cover in a different 
orientation to indicate whether the battery 
has been recharged or not.
If the battery has been recharged, attach the 
cover so that the battery-shaped hole < > is 
aligned over the blue sticker on the battery. If the battery is 
exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation.
 When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount 
of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter 
battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing 
the battery when it is fully charged may lower the battery’s performance.
The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz 
power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for 
the respective country or region. Do not attach any portable voltage 
transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger.
If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully 
charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life.
Check the battery’s recharge performance (p.446) and purchase a new battery.
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
 After disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the prongs for 
approx. 10 sec.
 If the battery’s remaining capacity (p.446) is 94% or higher, the battery 
will not be recharged.

The charger cannot charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6. 
						

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Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N (or LP-E6) into the camera. 
The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, 
and darkens when the battery is removed.
1Open the cover.
Slide the lever as shown by the 
arrows and open the cover.
2Insert the battery.
Insert the end with the battery 
contacts.
 Insert the battery until it locks in 
place.
3Close the cover.
Press the cover until it snaps shut.
Open the cover and remove the 
battery.
Press the battery lock lever as shown 
by the arrow and remove the battery.
 To prevent short circuiting of the 
battery contacts, be sure to attach the 
provided protective cover (p.40) to 
the battery.
Installing and Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery
Removing the Battery
Only Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 can be used. 
						

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The camera can use a CF card and an SD card. Images can be 
recorded when at least one card is installed in the camera.
If both types of card are inserted, you can select which card to record 
images to, or simultaneously record images on both cards (p.146-148).
1Open the cover.
 Slide the cover as shown by the 
arrows to open it.
2Insert the card.
The camera-front side slot is for a CF 
card, and the camera-back side slot 
is for an SD card.
 Face the CF card’s label toward 
you and insert the end with the 
small holes into the camera.
If the card is inserted in the wrong 
way, it may damage the camera.The CF card eject button will stick 
out.
 With the SD card’s label facing 
you, push in the card until it clicks 
in place.
Installing and Removing the Card
Installing the Card
Cautions for Using an SD Card
If you use an SD card, be sure the card’s write-protect switch is set 
upward to enable writing/erasing.
Write-protect switch
SD card CF card 
						

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3Close the cover.
Close the cover and slide it in the 
direction shown by the arrows until it 
snaps shut.
 When you set the power switch to 
 (p.47), the number of possible 
shots and the loaded card(s) will be 
displayed on the LCD panel.
The images will be recorded to the 
card indicated by the arrow < > 
icon.
CF card indicator
SD card indicator
Card 
selection icon
Possible 
shots

The camera cannot use Type II CF cards, hard disk-type cards, or CFast 
cards.
 Multimedia cards (MMC) cannot be used (card error will be displayed).
Ultra DMA (UDMA) CF cards can also be used with the camera. UDMA 
cards enable faster data writing.
 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are supported. UHS-I SDHC or SDXC 
memory cards can also be used.
 The number of possible shots depends  on the remaining capacity of the 
card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
 “Possible Shots” displays the number of shots based on the [ z4: Crop/
aspect ratio ] setting (p.154).
 Even if shooting 2,000 or more shots is possible, the indicator will display 
only up to 1999.
 Setting [ z1: Release shutter without card ] to [Disable ] will prevent 
you from forgetting to insert a card (p.460). 
						

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

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When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are 
being written to, read from, or erased from the card, or data is being 
transferred. Do not open the card slot cover during this time. Also, 
never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or 
blinking. Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera.
• Removing the card.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
• Unplugging and connecting a power cord  (when household power 
outlet accessories (sold separately, p.450) are used).
 If the card already contains recorded images, the image number may not 
start from 0001 (p.199).
 If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove 
and reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card.
If you can transfer all the images on the card to a computer, transfer all 
the images and then format the card with the camera (p.67). The card 
may then return to normal.
 Do not touch the SD card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects. 
Do not expose the contacts to dust  or water. If smudges adhere to the 
contacts, contact failure may result. 
						

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If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 49 to set the date/time/zone. : The camera turns on.
< 2 > : The camera is turned off and 
does not operate. Set to this 
position when not using the 
camera.
 Whenever you set the power switch 
to < 1 > or < 2>, sensor 
cleaning will be executed 
automatically. (A small sound may be 
heard.) During the sensor cleaning, 
the LCD monitor will display < f>.
 You can still shoot during sensor  cleaning by pressing the shutter 
button halfway (p.55) to stop cleaning and take a picture.
 If you repeatedly turn the power switch < 1>/ at a short 
interval, the < f> icon may not be displayed. This is normal and 
not a malfunction.
 To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 1 
minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the 
shutter button halfway.
 You can change the auto power off time with [ 52: Auto power off ] 
(p.69).
Turning on the Power
Automatic Sensor Cleaning
3  Auto Power Off
If you set the po wer switch to  while an image is being recorded to 
the card, [ Recording... ] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the 
recording finishes. 
						

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When the power switch is set to , the battery level will be 
indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon < b> indicates 
that the battery will be exhausted soon.
Number of Possible Shots
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N, no Live View 
shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
Possible shots with Battery Grip BG-E11 (sold separately)
• With LP-E6N x 2: approx. twice the shots without the battery grip.
• With AA/LR6 alkaline batteries at room temperature (23°C / 73°F): approx. 
140 shots.
z  Battery Level Indicator
Display
Level (%)100 - 7069 - 5049 - 2019 - 109 - 10
TemperatureRoom Temperature 
(23°C / 73°F)Low Temperatures  (0°C / 32°F)
Possible shotsApprox. 700 shotsApprox. 660 shots
Doing any of the following will  exhaust the battery sooner:
• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.
• Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.
• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.
• Using the LCD monitor frequently.
 The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual 
shooting conditions.
 The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on 
the lens used, the battery may exhaust faster.
 For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 257.
 See [ 53: Battery info. ] to check the battery’s condition (p.446).
 With Battery Grip BG-E11 (sold separately) loaded with AA/R6 batteries, 
a four-level indicator will be displayed. ( x/m  will not be 
displayed.) 
						

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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone are 
reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps 
below, making sure to set the time zone first. Set the camera to the time 
zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply 
change the setting to the correct time zone for your destination and the 
camera will automatically adjust the date/time.
Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based 
on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.
1Display the menu screen.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select [Date/
Time/Zone].
 Press the < Q> button and select the 
[5 ] tab.
 Turn the < 6> dial to select the [ 52] 
tab.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Date/
Time/Zone ], then press < 0>.
3Set the time zone.
 [London] is set by default.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Time 
zone ].
 Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select the time 
zone, then press < 0>.
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4Set the date and time.
Turn the  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 4 will 
advance by 1 hr. If [ Y] is set, the 
daylight saving time  will be canceled 
and the time will go back by 1 hr.
6Exit the setting.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
 The date/time/zone and daylight 
saving time will be set and the menu 
will reappear.
 The date/time/zone settings may be reset when the camera is stored 
without the battery, when its battery becomes exhausted, or when it is 
exposed to below freezing temperatures for a prolonged period. If this 
happens, set the date/time/zone again.
 After changing the time zone, check that the correct date/time are set.
 When performing [ Sync time between cameras ] via Wireless File 
Transmitter, using another EOS 5DS/EOS 5DS R is recommended. If 
you perform [ Sync time between cameras ] using different models, the 
time zone or time may not be set correctly.