Canon EOS 5D Mk.4 Manual

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If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 51 to set the date/time/zone. : The camera turns on.
< 2 >: The camera is turned off and 
does not function. Set the 
power switch to this position 
when not using the camera.
  Whenever you set the power switch 
to < 1 > or < 2>, sensor 
cleaning will be performed 
automatically. (A small sound may be 
heard.) During the sensor cleaning, 
the LCD monitor will display < f>.
  You can still shoot during sensor...

Turning on the Power
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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 soon be exhausted.
Number of Possible Shots with Viewfinder Shooting
(Approx. number of shots)
 The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N, no Live View 
shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
 With Battery Grip BG-E20 (sold separately) loaded with two LP-E6N...

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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone 
have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow 
the steps below to set the time zone first. Set the camera to the time 
zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply 
change the setting to the correct time  zone for your destination, and the 
camera will automatically adjust the date/time.
Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based 
on this date/time...

3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
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 Turn the < 5> dial to select the frame 
below [ Zone], then press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the time 
zone, then press < 0>.
 
If your desired time zone is not listed, 
press the  button, then 
proceed to the next step to set it (with 
the time difference from the 
Coordinated Universal Time, UTC).
  To set the time difference from UTC, 
turn the < 5> dial and select (+/-/
hour/minute) for [ Time difference].
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
  Turn the...

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
5Set the daylight saving time.
 Set it 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 4 will 
advance by 1 hr. If [ Y] is set, the 
daylight saving time  will be canceled 
and the time will go back by 1 hr.
6Exit the setting.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
X The date/time/zone...

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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], then press < 0>.
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 or EF-M 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 mount index on the lens 
with the red mount index on the 
camera and turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow until it clicks in place.
3Set the lens’s focus mode switch 
to .
  stands for autofocus.
   stands for manual focus. 
Autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the...

Attaching and Detaching a Lens
56While 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.
Detaching the Lens
  Do not look at the sun directly th rough any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision.
  When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera’s power switch to 
.
  If the front part (focusing ring) of t he lens rotates during autofocusing, do 
not touch the rotating part....

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Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
 Turn the knob left or right so that the 
AF points in the viewfinder look 
sharp.
  If the knob is difficult to turn, remove 
the eyecup (p.278).
To obtain sharp images, hold the camer a still to minimize camera shake.
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Rest your right index finger lightly on the shutter button.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.
5. To maintain a...

Basic Shooting Operations
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The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button 
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
Pressing Halfway
This activates autofocusing and the 
automatic exposure system that sets the 
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder 
and on the LCD panel for approx. 4 sec. 
(metering timer/0).
Pressing Completely
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture....