Canon Camera Eos 5d Mark Iii User Manual

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With an EX-series Speedlite having compatible flash function settings, 
you can use the camera’s menu screen to set the Speedlite’s functions 
and Custom Functions.  Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn 
on the Speedlite.
For details on the Speedlite’s func tions, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
1Select [External Speedlite 
control].
 Under the [z 1] tab, select [External 
Speedlite control ], then press .
X The external Speedlite control screen 
will appear.
2Select the desired...

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3 Setting the Flash N
You can set the flash-sync speed for 
flash photography in the aperture-priority 
AE (f) mode.
  : Auto
The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/200 
sec. to 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. High-speed sync is 
also possible.
  : 1/200-1/60 sec. auto
Prevents a slow shutter speed from  being set in low-light conditions. 
It is effective for preventing subject blur and camera shake. 
However, while the subject will be properly exposed with the flash,...

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3 Setting the FlashN
On the screen, the settable functi ons and the display will differ 
depending on the Speedlite, current flash mode, flash Custom 
Function settings, etc.
For details on your Speedlite’s flash  functions, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
Sample display
 Flash mode
 You can select the flash mode to  suit your desired flash shooting.
[E-TTL II flash metering ] is the standard 
mode of EX-series Speedlites for 
automatic flash shooting.
The [ Manual flash ] mode is for...

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3 Setting the Flash N
 Wireless functions
Wireless (multiple) flash shooting is 
possible with radio or optical 
transmission. For details on wireless 
flash, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction 
manual.
  Flash zoom (Flash coverage)
With Speedlites having a zooming flash 
head, you can set the flash coverage. 
Normally, set this to [AUTO] so that the 
camera will automatically set the flash 
coverage to match the lens focal length.
  Shutter synchronization
Normally, set this to [First-curtain...

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3 Setting the FlashN
 Flash exposure compensation
The same setting as “Flash exposure 
compensation” on page 188 can be set.
For details, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
  Flash exposure bracketing
While the flash output is changed 
automatically, three shots are taken.
For details on FEB (Flash Exposure 
Bracketing), refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
When using second-curtain synchronizat ion, set the shutter speed to 1/25 
sec. or slower. If the sh utter speed is 1/30 sec....

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3 Setting the Flash N
For details on the Speedlite’s Custom  Functions, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
1Select [Flash C.Fn settings].
  Select [Flash C.Fn settings ], then 
press < 0>.
2Set the functions.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
number, then press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the menu 
option, then press < 0>.
Selecting [Clear all Speedlite C.Fn’s ] will clear all the Speedlite’s 
Custom Function settings (except [ C.Fn-00: Distance indicator 
display ]).
Flash...

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Shooting with the LCD Monitor(Live View Shooting)
You can shoot while viewing the 
picture on the camera’s LCD 
monitor. This is called “Live View 
shooting”.
Live View shooting is enabled by 
setting the Live View shooting/
Movie shooting switch to < A>.
Live View shooting is effecti ve for photos of still subjects.
If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the 
LCD monitor, camera shake  can cause blurred images. 
Using a tripod is recommended.
About Remote Live View ShootingWith EOS...

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1Set the Live View shooting/Movie 
shooting switch to .
2Display the Live View image.
 Press the < 0> button.
X The Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
 
The Live View image will closely reflect the 
brightness level of the ac tual image you capture.
3Focus the subject.
 When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the camera will focus with 
the current AF mode (p.207).
4Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely.
XThe picture will be ta ken and the captured 
image is...

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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor
Set [z 4: Live View shoot. ] to [Enable ].
In the < A> mode, it is displayed under 
[z 2].
Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots]
 The figures above are based on a fully- charged Battery Pack LP-E6 and CIPA 
(Camera & Imaging Products As sociation) testing standards.
  With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6, continuous  Live View shooting is 
possible for approx. 1 hr.  30 min. at 23°C / 73°F.
Enabling Live View Shooting
TemperatureAt 23°C /...

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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor
 Each time you press the < B> button, the information display will 
change.
About the Information Display
ISO speed
Possible shots
Exposure level
Aperture
Shutter speed
HDR shooting/
Multiple exposures Battery check
Exposure 
simulation
Drive mode
White balance
Flash exposure compensation
AF mode
• d : Live mode
• c : Face detection Live 
mode
• f :Quick mode
AF point (Live mode)
FEB
Magnification/
Magnifying position
Highlight tone priority
Histogram
Image-recording...