Canon Camera Eos 5d Mark Iii User Manual

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P Multiple Exposures N
You can select an image recorded in  the card as the first single 
exposure. The original of the se lected image will remain intact.
You can only select 1  images. You cannot select  41/61  or 
JPEG images.
1Select [Select image for multi. expo.].
  Select [Select image for multi. 
expo. ], then press < 0>.
X
The images in the card will be displayed.
2Select an image.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
image to be used as the first single 
exposure, then press < 0>.
  Turn the...

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When [On:Func/ctrl ] is set and you 
have not finished shooting the set 
number of exposures, you can press the 
< x > button to view the merged 
multiple-exposure image so far. You can 
check how it looks and the exposure. 
(Not possible when [ On:ContShtng] is 
set.)
If you press the < L> button, the 
operations possible during multiple-
exposure shooting will be displayed.
Checking and Deleting Multiple Exposures During Shooting
  You can also select a  1 multiple-exposure...

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 Are there any restrictions on the image-recording quality?All JPEG image-recording quality  settings can be selected. If 41  or 
61  is set, the merged multiple-exposure will be a  1 image.
 Can I merge images recorded in the card?With [ Select image for multi. expo. ], you can select the first single 
exposure from the images recorded on  the card (p.181). Note that you 
cannot merge multiple images  already recorded on the card.
 Are multiple exposures possible with Live...

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Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera 
shake, using mirror lockup to prevent  camera vibrations (mirror shock) 
can also help when you use a super  telephoto lens or shoot close ups 
(macro photography).
1 Set [Mirror lockup] to [Enable].
 Under the [ z1] tab, select [ Mirror lockup ], then press .
  Select [Enable ], then press .
2 Focus the subject, then press the shutter button 
completely.
XThe mirror will swing up, and the  icon will blink on the LCD panel.
3 Press...

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When you use the self-timer or shoot bulb exposures and do not look 
through the viewfinder, stray light entering the viewfinder can cause the 
image to come out dark. To prevent  this, use the eyepiece cover (p.27) 
attached to the camera strap.
During Live View shooting and  movie shooting, attaching the 
eyepiece cover is not necessary.
1Remove the eyecup.
 While grasping both sides of the 
eyecup, slide it upward to remove.
2Attach the eyepiece cover.
 Slide the eyepiece cover down into 
the...

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With Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately), you 
can shoot remotely up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet 
from the camera. You can either shoot immediately or 
use a 2-sec. delay.
You can also use Remote Controller RC-1 and RC-5.
1Focus the subject.
2Set the lens focus mode switch to 
.
  You can also shoot with < f>.
3Press the < o> button. (9 )
4Select the self-timer.
 Look at the LCD panel and turn the 
 dial to select < Q> or < k>.
5Press the remote controller’s 
transmit button.
 Point the remote...

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Flash Photography
This chapter explains how to shoot with an EOS-
dedicated, EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) or non-
Canon flash unit and how to  set flash functions on the 
camera’s menu screen.
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An EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography as 
easy as normal shooting.
For detailed instructions, refe r to the EX-series Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.  This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all 
the features of EX-series Speedlites.
To set the flash functions and flash Custom Functions with the camera’s 
menu, see pages 191-196.
  FE lock
This enables you to attain a proper  flash exposure for a specific part 
of the subject. Aim the viewfinder c enter over the...

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D Flash Photography
  With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set to A-TTL or TTL 
autoflash mode, the flash can be  fired at full output only. 
Set the camera’s shooting mode to < a> (manual exposure) or 
< f > (aperture-priority AE) and ad just the aperture setting before 
shooting.
  When using a Speedlite that has manual flash mode, shoot in the 
manual flash mode.
Sync Speed
The camera can synchronize with non-Canon compact flash units at 
1/200 sec. and slower speeds. With large studio flash...

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D Flash Photography
  If the camera is used with a flash  unit or flash accessory dedicated to 
another camera brand,  the camera may not operate properly and 
malfunction may result.
  Do not connect to the ca mera’s PC terminal any flash unit requiring 
250 V or more.
  Do not attach a high-voltage flash un it on the camera’s hot shoe. It may 
not fire.
A flash unit attached to the camera’s  hot shoe and a flash unit connected to 
the PC terminal can both  be used at the same time.
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