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 
card, and the camera-back side slot 
is for an SD card.
  Face the CF card’s label side 
toward you and insert the end with 
the small holes into the camera. 
If the card is inserted in the wrong 
way, it may damage the camera.
XThe CF card eject button will stick 
out.
  With the SD card’s label facing 
you, push in the card until it clicks 
in place.
Installing and Removing the Card
Installing the Card
Write-protect switch
SD card CF card
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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 cards.
  Although the camera d oes not comply with the UHS (Ultra-High Speed) 
speed class standard, UHS SDHC/SDXC cards can be used.
  SDHC/SDXC memory cards can  be used with the camera.
  Ultra DMA (UDMA) CF cards ca n also be used with the 
camera. UDMA CF cards enab le faster data writing.
  The number of possible shots depends  on the remaining capacity of the 
card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
  Setting [ z1: Release shutter without card ] to [Disable ] will prevent 
you from forgetting to  insert a card (p.348).
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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 written to or read by the ca rd, being erased, or data is being 
transferred. Do not open the card  slot cover during this time. Also, 
never do any of the following wh ile the access lamp is lit or 
blinking. Otherwise, it  can damage the image  data, card, or camera.
• Removing the card.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
  If the card already contains record ed images, the image number may not 
start from 0001 (p.154).
  If a card-related error me ssage is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove 
and reinsert the card. If the erro r persists, use a different card. 
If you can transfer all th e images on the card to  a computer, transfer all 
the images and then format the card  with the camera (p.53). The card 
may then return to normal.
  Do not touch the SD card ’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects.
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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 shutter 
button halfway (p.44) to stop the 
sensor cleaning and take a picture.
  If you repeatedly turn the power switch < 1>/ at a short 
interval, the < f> icon may not be displayed. This is normal and 
not a problem.
  To save battery power, the camera  turns off automatically after 1 
minute of non-operation. To turn on  the camera again, just press the 
shutter button halfway (p.44).
  You can change the auto pow er-off time with [52: Auto power off ] 
(p.55).
Turning on the Power
About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor
3  About Auto Power Off
If you set the power switch to < 2> while an image is  being recorded to 
the card, [ Recording ... ] will be displayed and the  power will turn off after 
the card finishes recording the image.
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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 grip.
• With size-AA/LR6 alkaline  batteries (at 23°C / 73°F): approx. 270 shots.
z Checking the Battery Level
Icon
Level (%)100 - 7069 - 5049 - 2019 - 109 - 10
TemperatureAt 23°C / 73°FAt 0°C / 32°F
Possible shots950850
 The number of possible shots will de crease with any of the following 
operations:
• Pressing the shutter button ha lfway for a prolonged period.
• Activating the AF frequently  without taking a picture.
• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.
• Using the LCD monitor often.
  The number of possible  shots may decrease depe nding on the actual 
shooting conditions.
  The lens operation is powered by t he camera’s battery. Depending on 
the lens used, the number of  possible shots may be lower.
  For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 199.
  See [5 3: Battery info. ] to check the battery’s co ndition in detail (p.338).
  If size-AA/LR6 batteries  are used in Battery Grip BG-E11, a four-level 
indicator will be displayed. ([ x/m ] will not be displayed.)
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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 date/time will be recorded.
1Display the menu screen.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select [Date/
Time/Zone].
  Press the < Q> button and select the 
[5 ] tab.
  Turn the < 6> dial to select the [ 52] 
tab.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Date/
Time/Zone ], then press < 0>.
3Set the date and time.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
number.
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
desired setting, then press < 0> 
(Returns to < s>).
3  Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
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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 saving time will be canceled 
and the time will go back by 1 hour.
6Exit the setting.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
X The Date/Time/Zone will be set and 
the menu will reappear.
  The menu setting proc edure is explained on pages 51-52.
  The date/time that was set will  start from when you press < 0> in step 6.
  In step 4, the time displayed on th e upper right is the time difference 
compared with Universal Time. If you  do not see your time zone, set the 
time zone while referring to the  difference with Universal Time.
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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
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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 Detaching a Lens
  Do not look at the sun  directly through any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision.
  If the front part (focusin g ring) of the lens rotate s during autofocusing, do 
not touch the rotating part.
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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 the camera  without a lens attached, be sure to attach the 
body cap to the camera.
  Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.
Detaching the Lens
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