Canon Camera Eos 5d Mark Iii User Manual

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d: Program AE
 If the “ 30” shutter speed and the maximum aperture 
blink, it indica tes underexposure. 
Increase the ISO speed or use flash.
  If the “ 8000” shutter speed and the minimum aperture 
blink, it indicates overexposure. 
Lower the ISO speed or  use an ND filter (sold 
separately) to reduce the am ount of light entering the 
lens.
Differences Between < d> and < A> ModesIn the < A> mode, many function s such the AF mode and metering mode 
are set automatically to pr event spoiled shots....

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In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically 
sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure suiting the brightness 
of the subject. This is called shutter- priority AE. A faster shutter speed 
can freeze the action or a moving s ubject. A slower shutter speed can 
create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion.
* < s > stands for Time value.
1Set the Mode Dial to < s>.
2Set the desired shutter speed.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
3Focus...

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s: Shutter-Priority AE
 If the maximum aperture  blinks, it indicates 
underexposure. 
Turn the < 6> dial to set a slower  shutter speed until 
the aperture stops blinking  or set a higher ISO speed.
  If the minimum aperture  blinks, it indicates 
overexposure. 
Turn the < 6> dial to set a faster  shutter speed until 
the aperture stops blinking  or set a lower ISO speed.
Shutter Speed Display
The shutter speeds from “8000” to “4” indicate the denominator of the 
fractional shutter sp eed. For...

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In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the 
shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the 
subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher 
f/number (smaller aperture hole) w ill make more of the foreground and 
background fall within acceptable focus. On the other hand, a lower 
f/number (larger aperture hole) will  make less of the foreground and 
background fall within acceptable focus.
* < f > stands for Aperture  value (aperture...

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f: Aperture-Priority AE
The aperture opening (diaphragm) changes only at the moment when 
the picture is taken. Otherwise,  the aperture remains fully open. 
Therefore, when you look at the sce ne through the viewfinder or on the 
LCD monitor, the depth of field will look narrow.
Press the depth-of-field preview button 
to stop down the lens to the current 
aperture setting and check the depth of 
field (range of acceptable focus).
Depth of Field PreviewN
 If the “ 30” shutter speed blinks, it...

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In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To 
determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the 
viewfinder or use a commercially-available exposure meter. This 
method is called manual exposure.
*  stands for Manual.
1Set the Mode Dial to < a>.
2Set the shutter speed and aperture.
 To set the shutter speed, turn the  dial.
 To set the aperture, turn the  dial. If it cannot be  set, set the  switch 
to the left, then turn the  or  dial.
3Focus the...

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q Selecting the Metering Mode N
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Select the metering mode.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
q :Evaluative metering
w :Partial metering
r :Spot metering
e :Center-weighted average 
metering
q Evaluative metering
This is a general-purpose metering mode suited 
even for backlit subjects. The camera sets the 
exposure automatically to suit the scene.
w  Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter 
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q Selecting the Metering Mode N
r Spot metering
This is for metering a specif ic spot of the subject or 
scene. The metering is weighted at the center 
covering approx. 1.5% of the viewfinder area.
e Center-weighted average metering
The metering is weighted at  the center and then 
averaged for the entire scene.
When < r> is set, < h> can be displayed in  the viewfinder (p.318).
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Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken 
(decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.
Exposure compensation can be set in the d /s/f  shooting modes. 
Although you can set the exposure co mpensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-
stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder 
and on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you 
want to set the exposure compensati on setting beyond ±3 stops, you 
should use the Quick...

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By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera 
brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three 
successive shots. This is called AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing.
1Select [Expo.comp./AEB].
 Under the [ z2] tab, select [Expo.
comp./AEB ], then press < 0>.
2Set the AEB range.
  Turn the < 6> dial to set the AEB 
range. If you turn < 5>, you can set 
the exposure compensation.
  Press < 0> to set it.
X
When you exit the menu,  and the AEB 
range...