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  cleaning by pressing the shutter 
button halfway (p.58) to stop 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 malfunction.
  To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 
approx. 1 minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just 
press the shutter button halfway (p.58).
  You can change the auto power off time with [ 52: Auto power off ] 
(p.76).
Turning on the Power
Automatic Sensor Cleaning
3  Auto Power Off
If you set the po wer switch to  while an image is being recorded to 
the card, [ Recording... ] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the 
recording finishes. 
						

							
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 battery 
packs, the number of possible shots will be approximately doubled.
z  Battery Level Indicator
Display
Level (%)100 - 7069 - 5049 - 20
Display
Level (%)19 - 109 - 10
TemperatureRoom Temperature 
(23°C / 73 °F)Low Temperatures 
(0°C / 32 °F)
Possible shots900850
  Doing any of the following will  exhaust the battery faster:
• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.
• Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.
• Using the lens’s Image Stabilizer.
• Using the LCD monitor frequently.
  The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual 
shooting conditions.
  The lens operation is powered by the  camera’s battery. Certain lenses 
may exhaust the battery faster than others.
  In low ambient temperatures, shooting may not be possible even with a 
sufficient battery level.
 For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 299.
  See [ 53: Battery info. ] to check the battery condition (p.526). 
						

							
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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 setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.
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 time zone.
  [London] is set by default.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Time 
zone ], then press < 0>.
3  Setting the Date, Time, and Zone 
						

							
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 < 5> dial to set it, then 
press < 0> (Returns to < s>).
  After entering the time zone and time 
difference, turn the < 5> dial to 
select [ OK], then press < 0>.
 4Set the date and time.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select an item.
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
  Turn the < 5> dial to set it, then 
press < 0> (Returns to < s>). 
						

							
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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 and daylight 
saving time will be set and the menu 
will reappear.
  The date/time/zone settings may be reset when the camera is stored 
without the battery, when its battery becomes exhausted, or when it is 
exposed to below freezing temperatures for a prolonged period. If this 
happens, set the date/time/zone again.
  After changing [ Zone/Time difference ], check that the correct date/time 
are set.
  The date/time that were set will start from when you select [ OK] in step 6.
  In step 3, the time displayed in [ Time zone] is the time difference 
compared with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
  Even if [ 52: Auto power off ] is set to [1 min.], [2 min. ], or [4 min. ], the 
auto power off time will be approx. 6 min. when the [ 52: Date/Time/
Zone ] setting screen is displayed.
  Automatic time update is possible with GPS function (p.237). 
						

							
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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 front lens cap.
Attaching and De taching a Lens
Attaching a Lens 
						

							
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.
Minimizing Dust
  When changing lenses, do it quickly  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. 
						

							
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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 stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of the 
other.
6. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
Basic Shooting Operations
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity
Holding the Camera
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder 
image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens Eg (sold separately) is 
recommended.
Vertical shooting
Horizontal shooting
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 297. 
						

							
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.
  Preventing Camera Shake
Hand-held camera movement during the moment of exposure is 
called camera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent 
camera shake, note the following:
• Hold and steady the camera as shown on the preceding page.
• Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then slowly press  the shutter button completely.
Shutter Button
  In the < d> < s >   < F> shooting modes, pressing the 
< p > button will be the same as pressi ng the shutter button halfway.
  If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway 
first, or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it 
completely immediately, the camera  will take a moment before it takes 
the picture.
  Even during menu display or image playback, you can go back to 
shooting-ready state by pressing the shutter button halfway.