Canon Mark 3 User Manual

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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
The display will show only the settings currently applicable.
Center spot metering circleFocusing screen
< q > Manual exposure
< w > AE lock
 AEB in-progress
 Multi-spot metering
< D > Flash-ready
  Improper FE lock warning <
q > Metering mode
< e > High-speed sync
 (FP flash)
< r > FE lock
 FEB in-progress
Shutter speeds
Bulb (buLb)
FE lock
Busy ( buSY)
Aperture
< y > Exposure compensation
  Flash exposure compensation
 White balance correction <
i > ISO speed...

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Nomenclature
Battery Pack LP-E4
Battery Charger LC-E4Charger for Battery Pack LP-E4. (p.26)
Protective coverBattery release handle
Contacts
Lock lever
Handle endContact end
Car battery cable socket
Calibration/Performance 
check button
Charge lamp
Charge level/Calibration (Discharge) status indicator/
Performance check lamp
Battery pack slot
Power cord socket
Power cord
Protective 
covers (2)  

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Nomenclature
AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4Powers the camera from a household power outlet. (p.31)
Power cordDC plugDC coupler
AC adapter DC terminal
Power cord socket
Protective cover  

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Nomenclature
Strap USB cable protector
Hand strap (sold separately)
Attaching the Neck Strap and Hand Strap
Using the USB Cable Protector
 Attach the strap
Interface cable
Extension system terminal Terminal cap
123
456
 
After attaching the strap, pull it at the buckle to take up the slack and to 
make sure it does not loosen.
  Attach the extension system terminal c ap securely, making sure it is not 
loose. Be careful not to lose it.  

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Getting Started
This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic 
camera operations.  

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1Connect the charger to a power outlet.
 Connect the power plug to a power outlet, 
and connect the power cord to the charger.
 When no battery is attached, all the 
indicator lamps will be off.
2Remove the protective covers 
from the charger and battery.
 Remove the protective cover on the 
charger by sliding it out.
3Recharge the battery.
 Slide in the battery into the charger’s 
slot as shown by the arrow, and make 
sure it is securely attached. You can 
attach the battery to slot A or B.
X The...

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Recharging the Battery
 Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be 
used.
Even during non-use or storage, a  charged battery will gradually 
discharge and lose its power.
  After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power 
cord from the power outlet.
When not using the battery and charger , attach the protective covers.
 Use the battery in an ambient temperature range of 0°C - 45°C / 
32°F - 113°F.
To attain best battery performance, an ambient temperature of 10°C 
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Recharging the Battery
The  lamp blinks in red.
This indicates that you should calibrate the battery so that the correct battery level is detected 
and the camera’s battery level indicator can display the correct battery level. Calibration is not a 
required operation. If you want to just recharge the battery, you can let the battery start 
recharging automatically after about 10 sec. If you want to do the calibration, press the 
<
CALIBRATE> button while the  lamp is blinking in red. The Charge...

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Load a fully charged LP-E4 battery pack into the camera.
1Remove the battery compartment 
cap.
 Grasp both sides of the cap and pull it 
out.
2Insert the battery.
 Insert the battery firmly all the way, 
and turn the release handle as shown 
by the arrow.
When the power switch is set to < 1> (p.36), the battery level will be 
indicated in one of six levels:
Installing and Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery
Checking the Battery Level
IconLevel (%)Indication
z100 - 70Sufficient battery level...

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Installing and Removing the Battery
Battery Life
 The figures above are based on a fully-charged LP-E4, no Live View shooting, 
and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
1Flip out the battery release 
handle and turn it as shown by 
the arrow.
2Pull out the battery.
 To prevent shorting, be sure to attach 
the protective cover (p.22) to the 
battery.
  When not using the camera, attach 
the battery compartment cap.
TemperatureAt 23°C / 73°FAt 0°C / 32°F
Possible ShotsApprox....