Canon Camera Eos 5d Mark Iii User Manual

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With [z4: Movie rec. size ], you can set 
the movie’s image size, frame rate per 
second, and compression method. The 
frame rate switches automatically 
depending on the [ 53: Video system ] 
setting.
In the < A> mode, these menu options 
are displayed under [ z2].
  Image size
A  [1920x1080 ] : Full High-Definition (F ull HD) recording quality. 
The aspect ratio will be 16:9.
B  [1280x720] : High-Definition (HD) recording quality. The 
aspect ratio will be 16:9.
C  [640x480 ] : Standard-definition...

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3 Setting the Movie-Recording Size
 About Movies Exceeding 4 GB
Even if you shoot a movie exceed ing 4 GB, you can keep shooting 
without interruption.
Approx. 30 sec. before the movie  reaches the 4 GB file size, the 
elapsed shooting time or time co de displayed in the movie-shooting 
image will start blinking. If you keep sh ooting the movie and the file 
size exceeds 4 GB, a new movie file will be created automatically 
and the elapsed shooting time or time code will stop blinking.
When you play...

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3 Setting the Movie-Recording Size
 An increase of the ca mera’s internal temperature may cause movie 
shooting to stop befo re the maximum recording time shown in the 
preceding page (p.241).
  Even if [ Record func. ] is set to [Auto switch card ], the card cannot be 
switched automatically  during movie shooting.
About Full HD 1080Full HD 1080 indicates compat ibility with High-Definition 
featuring 1080 vertical  pixels (scanning lines).
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You can shoot movies while recording 
sound with the built-in monaural 
microphone or a commercially-available 
stereo microphone. You can also freely 
adjust the sound-recording level.
Set the sound recording with [z4: 
Sound recording ]. In the  mode, 
this setting is displayed in [ z2].
[Auto] : The sound-recording level is  adjusted automatically. Auto 
level control will operate automat ically in response to the 
sound level.
[Manual ] : For advanced users. You c an adjust the sound recording...

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3 Setting the Sound Recording
 Using the microphone
The built-in microphone records mo naural sound. Stereo sound 
recording is possible by connecting an external stereo microphone 
(commercially-available) equipped with a miniature stereo plug (3.5 
mm) to the camera’s external  microphone IN terminal (p.19). When 
an external microphone is connect ed, sound recording will switch 
automatically to the external microphone.
  Using headphones
By connecting stereo headphones (commercially available)...

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This function is convenient when you want to change the ISO speed, sound-
recording level, etc., silently while shooting a movie.
When [z5: Silent Control ] is set to 
[Enable  h], you can use the touch pad 
< h > on the inner ring of the Quick 
Control Dial.
In the < A> mode, this function is 
displayed in [ z3].
You can just touch the top, bottom, left, 
or right of < h> for silent operation.
During movie shooting , you can press the 
<
Q> to display the Quick Control screen 
and change the...

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The time code is a time reference 
recorded automatically to synchronize 
the video and audio during movie 
shooting. It is recorded at all times in the 
following units: hours, minutes, seconds, 
and frames. It is mainly used during 
movie editing.
Set the time code with [z5: Time 
code ]. In the < A> mode, this function 
is displayed in [ z3].
[Rec run ]:
The time code counts up only  while you are shooting a movie.
[Free run] : The time code counts up whet her you are shooting or not.
You can set...

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3 Setting the Time Code
You can select what to display on the movie playback screen.
[Rec time ] : Displays the recording time and playback time during 
movie playback.
[Time code ] : Displays the time code during movie playback.
If the frame rate setting is 6 (29.97fps) or 8(59.94fps), the time code’s 
frame count causes a discrepancy be tween the actual time and time 
code. This discrepancy can be correct ed automatically. This correction 
function is called drop frame.
[Enable ] : The discrepancy...

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[z 4] Menu
When the Live View shooting/Movie 
shooting switch is set to < k>, the [ z4] 
and [z 5] tabs dedicated to movie 
shooting will be displayed. The menu 
options are as follows.
In the < A> mode, [ z2] and [z 3] will 
be displayed.
  AF mode
The AF modes will be the same  as described on pages 207-213. 
You can select [ Live mode], [u Live mode ], or [Quick mode ]. Note 
that continuous focusing of a moving subject is not possible.
Even if the AF mode is set to [ Quick mode], it will switch...

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3 Menu Function Settings
 Silent LV shooting N
This function applies to still photo shooting. For details, see page 
206.
  Metering timer N
You can change how long the exposure  setting is displayed (AE lock 
time).
[ z 5] Menu
  Time code
You can set the time code. For details, see pages 237 and 238.
  Silent Control
When [Enable  h] is set, you can use the touch pad < h> and 
Quick Control screen to change  settings silently during movie 
shooting. For details, see page 236.
  Movie shooting...