Canon Camera Eos 5d Mark Iii User Manual

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The camera can use a CF card and SD card. Images can be recorded 
when at least one card is  installed in the camera.
If a card is inserted in both slots, you can select which card to record 
images to or record the same im ages simultaneously on both cards 
(p.116, 118). If you use an SD card, be sure the card’s write-protect switch 
is set upward to enable writing/erasing.
1Open the cover.
 Slide the cover as shown by the 
arrow to open it.
2Insert the card.
 The camera-front side slot is for a CF...

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Installing and Removing the Card
3Close the cover.
 Close the cover and slide it in the 
direction shown by the arrows until it 
snaps shut.
X When you set the power switch to 
 (p.34), the number of possible 
shots and the loa ded card(s) will be 
displayed on the LCD panel. 
The images will be recorded to the 
card with the < > icon next to the 
respective card’s indicator.
CF card indicator
SD card indicator
Card selection icon
Possible 
shots
 
The camera cannot use Type II  CF cards or hard disk...

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Installing and Removing the Card
1Open the cover.
 Set the power switch to < 2>.
  Make sure the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover.
  If [Recording ... ] is displayed, close 
the cover.
2Remove the card.
  To remove the CF card, push the 
eject button.
  To remove the SD card, push it in 
gently and release it. Then pull it out.
  Pull the card straight out, then close 
the cover.
Removing the Card
Access lamp
 When the access lamp is lit or blin king, it indicates that images are 
being...

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If you turn on the power switch and the Date/Time/Zone setting 
screen appears, see page 36 to set the Date/Time/Zone.
 : The camera turns on.
< 2 > : The camera is turned off and 
does not operate. Set to this 
position when not using the 
camera.
  Whenever you set the power switch 
to < 1 > or , sensor cleaning 
will be executed automatically. (A 
small sound may be heard.) During 
the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor 
will display < f>.
  You can still shoot during sensor 
cleaning by pressing the...

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Turning on the Power
When the power switch is set to , the battery level will be 
indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon ( b) indicates 
that the battery will be exhausted soon.
Battery Life[Approx. number of shots]
 The figures above are base d on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6, no Live 
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Im aging Products Association) testing 
standards.
  Possible shots with  Battery Grip BG-E11
• With LP-E6 x 2: approx. twice th e shots without the battery...

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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has 
been reset, the Date/Time/Zone setting screen will appear. Follow steps 
3 to 6 to set the current date, time, and time zone.
Note that the date/time appended to  recorded images will be based 
on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.
You can also set the time zone of  your current address. Then if you 
travel to another time zone, you can  simply set your destination’s time 
zone so that the correct...

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
4Set the time zone.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Time 
zone ].
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the time 
zone, then press < 0>.
5Set the daylight saving time.
  Set if necessary.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Y]. 
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed. 
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Z], then 
press < 0>. 
  When the daylight saving time is set 
to [Z], the time set in step 3 will 
advance by 1 hour. If [ Y] is set, the 
daylight...

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1Display the menu screen.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select 
[Language K].
  Press the < Q> button and select the 
[5 ] tab.
  Turn the < 6> dial to select the [ 52] 
tab.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select 
[Language K] (the fourth item from 
the top), then press .
3Set the desired language.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
language, then press < 0>.
X The interface language will change.
3  Selecting the Interface Language
COPY  

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The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-S lenses.
1Remove the caps.
 Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrows.
2Attach the lens.
 Align the red dots on the lens and 
camera and turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow until it  clicks in place.
3Set the lens focus mode switch to 
.
  stands for Autofocus.
  If it is set to < MF> (manual focus), 
autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and...

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens 
with your fingers.
If you want to zoom, do it before 
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the 
focus slightly.
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow.
 Turn the lens until it stops, then 
detach it.
  Attach the rear lens cap to the 
detached lens.
About Zooming
Minimizing Dust
 When changing lenses, do it quic kly in a place with minimal dust.
  When storing...