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C.Fn II -9 AF Microadjustment
Fine adjustment of the AF’s  point of focus is possible for viewfinder shooting or 
Live View shooting in the Quick mode. For details, see page 314.
C.Fn III: Operation/Others
C.Fn III -1 Dial direction during Tv/Av
0: Normal
1: Reverse direction
The dial’s turning directi on for setting the shutter sp eed and aperture can be 
reversed.
In the < a> shooting mode, the turning direction of the < 6> and < 5> dials 
will be reversed. In the other shooting  modes, the turning direction of only the 
 dial will be reversed. The  dial’s turning direction will be the same 
for the  mode and for setting th e exposure compensation.
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C.Fn III -2 Focusing screen
If you change the focusing  screen, change this setting to match the focusing 
screen so that  correct exposure s are obtained.
0: Eg-A II
1: Eg-D
2: Eg-S
About focusing screen characteristics Eg-A II: Standard Precision Matte Standard focusing scre en that comes with the camera. It provides 
both adequate viewfinder brightne ss and manual focusing ease.
Eg-D : Precision Matte with Grid The focusing screen has  grid lines. It helps 
to keep the picture horizontal or vertical.
Eg-S : Super Precision Matte Makes it easier to  see the perfect focus 
than with the Eg-A I I. Convenient if you 
often focus manually.
  Although the Eg-A focusing  screen can be installed in this camera, it will 
not obtain the correct exposure.
Maximum Lens Aperture with  Super Precision Matte Eg-S
  Optimum for lenses whose maximum  aperture is f/2.8 or larger.
  If you use a lens whose maximum aper ture is smaller than f/2.8, the 
viewfinder will look da rker than with the Eg-A II focusing screen.
 This setting will be retained even if you select [ 8: Clear all Custom 
Func. (C.Fn) ].
  Since this camera’s standa rd focusing screen is Eg-A II, C.Fn III -2-0 is 
set upon factory shipment.
  For details on changing the focusing  screen, refer to the focusing 
screen’s instruction manu al. If the focusing screen does not come down 
together with the holder, ti lt the camera toward you.
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C.Fn III -3 Multi function lock
When the  switch is set to the ri ght, it will prevent the ,  dail, 
and < 9> from accidentally changing a setting.
Select the camera control you  want to lock, then press  to append a 
checkmark < X> and select [ OK].
6  Main Dial
5  Quick Control Dial
9  Multi-controller
C.Fn III -4 Warnings  !  in viewfinder
When any of the following  functions are set, the  icon can be displayed on the 
lower left in the viewfinder (p.23).
Select the function for wh ich you want the warning icon to appear, press < 0> to 
append a < X>, then select [ OK]. When this is set,  the < > icon will also 
appear for shooting func tion settings (p.48).
When monochrome  V is set
If the Picture Style is set to [Monochrome] (p.113), the warnin g icon will appear.When WB is corrected
If white balance correcti on (p.123) is set, the warning icon will appear.
When ISO expansion is used If the ISO speed is set manu ally to L (50), H1 (51200), or H2 (102400) (p.107), 
the warning icon will appear.
When spot metering is set
If the metering mode is set to [ Spot metering] (p.150), the warning icon will 
appear.
C.Fn III -5 Custom Controls 
You can assign often-used functions to ca mera buttons or dials according to your 
preferences. For details, see page 320.
  If the < R> switch is set and you tr y to use one of the locked 
camera controls, < L> will be displayed in the  viewfinder and on the LCD 
panel. Also, on the shooting func tion settings display (p.48), [LOCK] will 
be displayed.
  By default, when the  switch is set to  the right, the  dial 
will be locked.
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Fine adjustment of the AF’s point of focus is possible for viewfinder 
shooting or Live View shooting in the Quick mode. This is called “AF 
Microadjustment”. Before making the adjustment, read “Notes for AF\
 
Microadjustment” on page 319. Normally, this adjustment is not required. Do this adjustment 
only if necessary. Note that doing  this adjustment may prevent 
correct focusing from being achieved.
Set the adjustment manually by ad justing, shooting, and checking the 
result. Repeat this until the desi red adjustment is made. During AF, 
regardless of the lens used, the poin t of focus will always be shifted by 
the adjustment amount.
1Select [C.Fn II: Autofocus].
  Under the [ 8] tab, select [C.Fn II: 
Autofocus ], then press < 0>.
2Select [9]:[AF Microadjustment].
  Select [9]:[ AF Microadjustment], 
then press < 0>.
3Select [1: All by same amount].
  Select [1: All by same amount ].
4Press the  button.
XThe [ 1: All by same amount ] screen 
will appear.
8 : AF Microadjustment
1: Adjust All by Same Amount
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5Make the adjustment.
  Press the < U> key to make the 
adjustment. The adjustable range is 
±20 steps.
  Setting it toward “-: ” will shift the 
point of focus in front of the standard 
point of focus.
  Setting it toward “+: ” will shift the 
point of focus to the rear of the 
standard point of focus.
  After making the adjustment, press 
.
  Select [ 1: All by same amount ], then 
press < 0>.
  Press the < M> button to exit.
6Check the result of the 
adjustment.
 Take a picture and play back the 
image (p.236) to check the 
adjustment result.
  When the resulting picture is focused 
in front of the targeted point, adjust 
toward the “+: ” side. When the 
resulting picture is focused behind the 
targeted point, adjust toward the 
“-: ” side.
  If necessary, do the adjustment 
again.
If [1: All by same amount ] is selected, AF adjustment will not be possible 
for the wide-angle and telephoto ends of zoom lenses.
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You can make the adjustment for each  lens and register the adjustment 
in the camera. You can register the adjustment for up to 40 lenses. 
When you autofocus with a lens whos e adjustment has been registered, 
the point of focus will always be  shifted by the adjustment amount.
Set the adjustment manually by adjus ting, shooting, and checking the 
result. Repeat this until  the desired adjustment is  made. If you use a zoom 
lens, make the adjustment for the wi de-angle (W) and telephoto (T) ends.
1Select [2: Adjust by lens].
 Select [2: Adjust by lens ].
2Press the  button.
XThe [ 2: Adjust by lens ] screen will 
appear.
3Check and change th e lens information.
Check the lens information.
 Press the < B> button.
XThe screen will show the lens name 
and a 10-digit serial number. When 
the serial number is displayed, select 
[OK] and go to step 4.
  If the lens’ serial number cannot be 
confirmed, “0000000000” will be 
displayed. Enter the number as 
indicated below. See the next page 
about the asterisk “ * ” displayed in 
front of the lens serial number.
2: Adjust by Lens
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Enter the serial number.
  Press the < U> key to select the 
digit to be entered, then press < 0> 
to display < r>.
  Press the < V> key to enter the 
number, then press < 0>.
  After entering all the digits, select 
[OK ] and press < 0>.
About the Lens Serial Number
  In step 3, if “ * ” appears in front of the 10-digit lens serial 
number, you cannot register several copies of the same lens 
model. Even if you enter the serial number, “ * ” will remain 
displayed.
  The lens serial number on the lens  may differ from the serial 
number displayed on the screen in  step 3. This is not a defect.
  If the lens serial number includes  letters, enter only the numbers in 
step 3.
  The location of the serial number differs depending on the lens.
  Some lenses may not have a serial number inscribed. To register a 
lens that has no serial number in scribed, enter any serial number in 
step 3.
  If [2: Adjust by lens ] is selected and an Extender is used, the 
adjustment will be re gistered for the lens an d Extender combination.
  If 40 lenses have already been re gistered, a message will appear. After 
you select a lens whose registration  is to be erased (overwritten), you 
can register another lens.
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4Make the adjustment.
  For a zoom lens, press the  key 
and select the wide-angle (W) or 
telephoto (T) end. Press < 0> and 
the box will disappear, allowing you to 
make the adjustment.
  Press the < U> key to adjust as 
desired, then press . The 
adjustable range is ±20 steps.
 
Setting it toward “-: ” will shift the point of 
focus in front of the standard point of focus.
 Setting it toward “+: ”  will shift the point of 
focus to the rear of the  standard point of focus.
 For a zoom lens, repeat step 4 and 
adjust it for the wide-angle (W) and 
telephoto (T) ends.
  After completing the adjustment, 
press the < M> button to return to 
the screen in step 1.
  Select [2: Adjust by lens ], then 
press < 0>.
  Press the < M> button to exit.
5Check the result of the adjustment.
 Take a picture and play back the image (p.236) to check the 
adjustment result.
  When the resulting picture is focuse d in front of the targeted point, 
adjust toward the “+: ” side. When  the resulting picture is focused 
behind the targeted point, adjust toward the “-: ” side.
  If necessary, do the adjustment again.
Single focal length lens
Zoom lens
When shooting with the intermediate range (focal length) of a zoom lens, the 
AF’s point of focus is corrected rela tive to the adjustments made for the 
wide-angle and telephoto ends. Even if  only the wide-angle or telephoto end 
has been adjusted, a correction w ill be made automatically for the 
intermediate range.
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When [  Clear all ] appears at the bottom of the screen, pressing the 
< L > button will clear all the adjustments made for [ 1: All by same 
amount] and [2: Adjust by lens ].
Notes for AF Microadjustment
Clearing All AF Microadjustments
 The AF’s point of focus will vary  slightly depending on the subject 
conditions, brightness, zoom positi on, and other shooting conditions. 
Therefore, even if you perform AF Microadjustment, focus may still not 
be achieved at th e suitable position.
  If you clear all the Custom Func tion settings (p.302), the AF 
Microadjustment will be retained. Ho wever, the setting will become [0: 
Disable ].
 It is best to make the adjustment at  the actual location where you will 
shoot. This will make th e adjustment more precise.
  Using a tripod when making the adjustment is recommended.
  For checking the adjustment  result, shooting at the 73 image-recording 
quality is recommended.
  The adjustment amount of one step  varies depending on the maximum 
aperture of the lens. Ke ep adjusting, shooting, and checking the focus 
repeatedly to adjust th e AF’s point of focus.
  The AF adjustment of the  FlexiZone - Single and u Live mode (contrast 
AF) is not possible.
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You can assign often-used functions to camera buttons or dials 
according to your preferences.
1Select [C.Fn III: Operation/
Others].
 Under the [ 8] tab, select [C.Fn III: 
Operation/Others ], then press 
< 0 >.
2Select [5]:[Custom Controls].
  Select [5]:[ Custom Controls], then 
press < 0>.
XThe Custom Controls screen will 
appear.
3Select a camera button or dial.
  Select a camera button or dial, then 
press < 0>.
XThe name of the camera control and 
the assignable functions will be 
displayed.
4Assign a function.
  Select a function, then press < 0>.
5Exit the setting.
  When you press < 0> to exit the 
setting, the screen in step 3 will 
reappear.
  Press the < M> button to exit.
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