Canon Camera Eos 5d Mark Iii User Manual

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Contents
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Customizing the Camera313
Custom Functions ......................................................................... 314
Custom Function Settings .... ......................................................... 315
C.Fn1: Exposure ........................................................................ 315
C.Fn2: Disp./Operation ..... ......................................................... 318
C.Fn3: Others ................. ............................................................ 320
8 2: Custom Controls ......... ......................................................... 321
Registering My Menu ........ ............................................................ 331
w  Register Custom Shooting Modes ... ....................................... 332
Reference 335
B Button Functions ........ .......................................... ............... 336
Checking the Battery Information......... ......................................... 338
Using a Household Power Outlet ......... ......................................... 342
Replacing the Date/Time Battery ......... ......................................... 343
Using Eye-Fi Cards ......... ................................................. ............. 344
Function Availability Table Accord ing to Shooting Mode .............. 346
Menu Settings ................. ................................................. ............. 348
System Map .................... ................................................. ............. 356
Troubleshooting Guide......... ......................................................... 358
Error Codes..................... ................................................. ............. 371
Specifications ......... ....................................................................... 372
Safety Warnings.............. ................................................. ............. 383
Software Start Guide 393
Software Start Guide........................................................ ............. 394
Index ................... .......................................................................... 397
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Power
 Charging the batteryÎ p.28
 Battery check Î p.35
 
Battery information checkÎ  p.338
 Power outlet Î p.342
 Auto power off Î p.55
Card
 Format Î p.53
 Select card Î p.116
 
Release shutter without cardÎ  p.32
Lens
 Attaching/Detaching Î p.39
 Zoom Î p.40
 Image Stabilizer Î p.42
Basic Settings
 Language Î p.38
 Date/Time/Zone Î p.36
 Beeper Î p.348
 Copyright information Î p.156
 Clear all camera settings Î p.56
Viewfinder
 Dioptric adjustment Î p.43
 Eyepiece cover Î p.185
 Grid display Î p.59
 Electronic level Î p.59
LCD Monitor
 Brightness adjustment Î p.279
 Electronic level Î p.60
 Feature guide Î p.61
AF
 AF mode Î p.70
 AF area selection mode Î p.72
 AF point selection Î p.74
 
AI Servo AF characteristicsÎ  p.85
 AF Custom Functions Î p.94
 AF Microadjustment Î p.104
 Manual focusing Î p.111
Metering
 Metering mode Î p.167
Drive
 Drive mode Î p.112
 Self-timer Î p.113
 Maximum burst Î p.123
Recording Images
 Record func. Î p.116
 Create/select a folder Î p.150
 File name Î p.152
 File No. Î p.154
Image Quality
 Image-recording qualityÎ p.119
 ISO speed Î p.124
 Picture Style Î p.129
 White balance Î p.137
 Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.142
 Noise reduction for high  ISO speeds Î p.143
 Noise reduction for long  exposures Î p.144
 Highlight tone priority Î p.146
 Peripheral illumination  correction Î p.147
Index to Features
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Index to Features
 Chromatic aberration correction Î p.148
 Color space Î p.158
Shooting
 Shooting mode Î p.24
 HDR Î p.173
 Multiple exposures Î p.177
 Mirror lockup Î p.184
 Depth-of-field preview Î p.165
 Remote control Î p.186
 Quick Control Î p.49
Exposure Adjustment
 Exposure compensation Î p.169
 AEB Î p.170
 AE lock Î p.171
 Safety shift Î p.317
Flash
 External flash Î p.187
 External flash function  settings Î p.191
 External Speedlite  Custom Functions Î p.196
Live View Shooting
 Live View shooting Î p.197
 Focusing Î p.207
 Aspect ratio Î p.204
Movie Shooting
 Movie shooting Î p.217
 Movie recording size Î p.231
 Sound recording Î p.234
 Time code Î p.237
 Still photo shooting Î p.228
Playback
 Image review time Î p.55
 Single image display Î p.244
 
Shooting information displayÎ  p.246
 Index display Î p.249
 
Image browsing (Jump display)Î  p.250
 Magnified view Î p.251
 Two-image display Î p.253
 Image rotate Î p.254
 Rating Î p.255
 Movie playback Î p.261
 Slide show Î p.265
 Viewing images on TV Î p.268
 Protect Î p.272
 Copying Î p.274
 Erase Î p.277
Image Editing
 RAW image processing Î p.282
 Resize Î p.287
Printing and Transferring Images
 PictBridge Î p.296
 Print Order (DPOF) Î p.305
 Image transfer Î p.309
Customization
 Custom Functions (C.Fn) Î p.314
 Custom Controls Î p.321
 My Menu Î p.331
 Custom shooting mode Î p.332
Sensor Cleaning and Dust Reduction
 Sensor cleaning Î p.290
 Append Dust Delete Data Î p.291
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Camera Care This camera is a precision  instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical 
shock.
  The camera is not waterproof and ca nnot be used underwater. If you 
accidentally drop the camera into wa ter, promptly consult your nearest 
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any wate r droplets with a dry cloth. If the 
camera has been exposed to  salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
  Never leave the camera near anything  having a strong magnetic field such 
as a magnet or electric  motor. Also avoid using or  leaving the camera near 
anything emitting strong radio wave s such as a large antenna. Strong 
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation  or destroy image data.
  Do not leave the camera in  excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. 
High temperatures  can cause the camera to malfunction.
  The camera contains precision electr onic circuitry. Never attempt to 
disassemble the camera yourself.
  Do not block the mirror op eration with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction.
  Use a blower to blow away  dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and 
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain org anic solvents to clean 
the camera body or lens.  For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest 
Canon Service Center.
  Do not touch the camera’s electrical cont acts with your fingers. This is to 
prevent the contacts from  corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera 
misoperation.
  If the camera is suddenly  brought in from the cold into a warm room, 
condensation may form on  the camera and internal parts. To prevent 
condensation, first pu t the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to 
the warmer temperature before  taking it out of the bag.
  If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid 
damaging the camera. If  there is condensation, remove the lens, card and 
battery from the camera, and wait un til the condensation has evaporated 
before using the camera.
  If the camera will not be  used for an extended period, remove the battery 
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated locati on. Even while the 
camera is in storage, pr ess the shutter button a few times once in a while to 
check that the camera is still working.
  Avoid storing the camera where there  are corrosive chemicals such as a 
darkroom or chemical lab.
  If the camera has not been  used for an extended period, test all its functions 
before using it. If  you have not used the  camera for some time or if there is 
an important shoot coming up, have the camera checke d by your Canon 
dealer or check the camera  yourself and make sure it is working properly.
Handling Precautions
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Handling Precautions
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monito r is manufactured with very high precision 
technology with over 99.99% effective  pixels, there may be a few dead pixels 
among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels . Dead pixels displaying only black 
or red, etc., are not a ma lfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
  If the LCD monitor is left  on for a prolonged period,  screen burn-in may occur 
where you see remnants of  what was displayed. However, this is only 
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unus ed for a few days.
  In low or high temperatur es, the LCD monitor displa y may seem slow or it 
may look black. It will return to  normal at room temperature.
CardsTo protect the card and its reco rded data, note the following:
  Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do  not subject it to excessive force, 
physical shock,  or vibration.
  Do not touch the card’s electronic cont acts with your fingers or anything 
metallic.
  Do not store or use the card near anyt hing having a strong magnetic field 
such as a TV set, speakers , or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having 
static electricity.
  Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or  near a heat source.
  Store the card in a case.
  Do not store the ca rd in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
LensAfter detaching the lens from  the camera, attach the lens 
caps and put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid 
scratching the lens surfac e and electrical contacts.
Cautions During Prolonged UseIf you use continuous shooting, Live  View shooting, or movie shooting for a 
prolonged period, the camera may beco me hot. Although this is not a 
malfunction, holding the ho t camera for a long period can cause slight skin 
burns.
Contacts
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Quick Start Guide
1
Insert the battery (p.30).
 To charge the battery, see page 28.
2
Insert a card (p.31).
 The camera-front side slot is 
for a CF card, and the 
camera-back side slot is for 
an SD card.
3
Attach the lens (p.39).
  Align it with the red dot.
4
Set the lens focus mode switch 
to  
(p.39).
5
Set the power switch to  
(p.34).
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Quick Start Guide
6
While holding down the center 
of the Mode Dial, set it to  
(Scene Intelligent Auto) 
(p.64).
  All the necessary camera settings 
will be set automatically.
7
Focus the subject (p.44).
  Look through the viewfinder and 
aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject.
  Press the shutter button halfway, 
and the camera will focus the 
subject.
8
Take the picture (p.44).
  Press the shutter button completely 
to take the picture.
9
Review the picture (p.55).
  The captured image will be 
displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD 
monitor.
  To display the image again, press 
the < x> button (p.244).
  To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View 
Shooting” (p.197).
  To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.244).
  To delete an image, see  “Erasing Images” (p.277).
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Nomenclature
Lens mount index (p.39)
Grip 
(Battery 
compartment) DC coupler cord hole 
(p.342)
Remote control 
sensor (p.186) Shutter button 
(p.44)
Mode Dial (p.24)
Mode Dial lock release 
button (p.45)
Hot shoe (p.188)
Flash-sync contacts
Microphone 
(p.234)
Lens lock pin
Lens mount
Contacts (p.15)
Self-timer lamp 
(p.113)
Strap mount 
(p.27)
Lens release 
button (p.40)
Mirror (p.184, 293)
 LCD panel 
illumination button (p.48)
 AF area selection mode/
Multi-function button (p.73/188)
 Metering mode selection/
White balance selection button (p.167/137)
 
AF mode selection/
Drive mode selection button 
(p.70/112)
 ISO speed 
setting/Flash exposure 
compensation button 
(p.124/188)
 Main Dial 
(p.45)
Body cap (p.39)
Depth-of-field preview button 
(p.165)
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Nomenclature
 External microphone IN terminal (p.235)
 HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.268)
 Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.185)  PC terminal (p.189)  Headphone terminal (p.235)
 
Audio/video OUT/Digital terminal (p.271/296, 309)
Date/time
battery (p.343)
Terminal cover Power switch (p.34)
 Menu button 
(p.51)  Info button 
(p.60, 61, 200, 225, 
244, 336)
Touch pad (p.46) Quick 
Control Dial (p.46)
 Setting 
button (p.51)  
AF point 
selection 
button (p.72)
 AE lock 
button (p.171)
LCD panel (p.21, 22)
Viewfinder eyepiece Eyecup (p.185)  
AF start button 
(p.44, 70, 199, 226)
 Quick 
Control button
(p.49)
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Nomenclature
Tripod socketBattery compartment 
cover (p.30)
Battery 
compartment 
cover release 
lever (p.30)
 Multi-controller 
(p.47)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.43)
Strap mount 
(p.27)
Card slot 
cover (p.31)
SD card slot (p.31)
CF card slot (p.31)
CF card ejection button (p.33)
LCD monitor (p.279)
 
Creative Photo/
Comparative playback
(Two-image display)/
Direct print button 
(p.129, 173, 177/253/
301)
 Erase button 
(p.277)  Playback 
button (p.244)  
Rating button 
(p.255, 273)
 Index/
Magnify/Reduce
button (p.249/251)
 Focal plane mark
Access lamp (p.33)
Multi function lock switch (p.47)
Speaker
Light sensor (p.279)  
Live View shooting/
Movie shooting switch 
(p.197/217)
 Start/Stop button 
(p.198, 218)
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