Canon Camera Eos 1d X User Manual

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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Index to Features ............ ............................................................... 12
Handling Precautions ........... .......................................................... 14
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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...

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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
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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...

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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...