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 icon
Area AF ellipse
AF point: 
Cross-type points: Assist AF points
Exposure 
level indicator
Max. burst 
< p > 
JPEG icon
< 1 >
RAW icon
< z > Battery check
< o > 
Focus confirmation lightISO speed
Highlight tone priority display
Shots remaining
Recording media full ( Full)
Standard exposure index Exposure level scale
  : 1 stop
  : 1/3 stop
OverexposureFlash 
overexposure
Exposure levelFlash exposure 
level
Flash underexposure
Underexposure
AF point selection mode
(          AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF )
Recording media indicator ( Card *)
AF point registration
(          HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP )
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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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1
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 Charge level indicator will light in 
green and charging will start.
X
When the battery is fully charged, all three Charge 
level indicators will light (50%/80%/100%).
 It takes about 2 hours to fully recharge a 
completely exhausted battery.
 The time 
required to recharge the battery depends on the 
ambient temperature and battery’s charge level.
Recharging the Battery
  The charger cannot charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E4.
 Battery Pack LP-E4 is dedicated to Canon only.  Using it with a non-Canon battery charger 
or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.
 For battery calibration (p.28), it is best to  do it after the battery is nearly exhausted. 
If you do the calibration with a fully charged battery, it will take about 12 hours to 
complete the calibration (power discharge) and the battery recharging (approx. 10 
hours to discharge, and approx. 2 hours to fully recharge).
When two battery packs are attached to the charger, the battery attached first will be charged first, 
then the other battery will be charged. Although one battery can be recharged and another 
calibrated (p.28) at the same time, two batteries cannot be recharged or calibrated at the same time.  
						

							
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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 
- 30°C / 50°F - 86°F is recommended. In cold locations such as 
snowy areas, battery performance and operation time may 
temporarily decrease.
  When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small 
amount of power current is releas ed, resulting in excess discharge 
and shorter battery life. Take out the battery from the camera and 
attach the protective cover before storing. Storing the battery after it 
is fully charged can lower  the battery’s performance.
  The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.
The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz 
power source. If necessary, attach a  commercially-available plug adapter 
for the respective country. Do not attach any portable voltage transformer 
to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger.
  Check the battery performance.
While the battery is recharging, press the 
 button to check the 
battery’s performance level indicated by the 
Charge level indicator.      (Green): Battery performance is fine.
     (Green): Battery performance is slightly degraded.
     (Red):  Purchasing a new battery is recommended.
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger  
						

							
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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 
level indicator will blink in red and the  calibration (power discharge) will start.
After the calibration is completed, the battery  will start recharging automatically. Note that 
the less depleted the battery, the longer the calibration will take. The , , and 
 figures on the side of the Charge level indicator respectively indicate the 
approximate number of hours it will take to co mplete the calibration (power discharge). If 
the <
10h> indicator blinks in red, it will take approx. 10 hours. After the calibration is 
completed and the battery is totally drained, it will take a further 2 hours to recharge the 
battery fully. If you want to stop the calibration before it is completed and start recharging 
the battery, remove the battery from the charger and attach it to the charger again.
All three Charge level indicators blink.If all three Charge level indicators blink in green, it means that the battery’s internal temperature 
is not within 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F. The battery will start recharging when the internal 
temperature is within 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F. 
If all the Calibration (discharge) status indicators blink in red or if all the lamps blink between 
green and red (including the <
CAL/CHARGE> lamp), remove the battery from the charger 
and take it to your dealer or to nearest Canon Service Center. 
Also, if a battery other than the LP-E4 is attac hed to the charger, the lamps will blink between 
red and green (including the <
CAL/CHARGE> lamp) and the battery cannot be recharged.
Use the car’s cigarette lighter socket to recharge the battery.With Car Battery Cable CB-570 (sold separately), you can connect the charger’s 
car battery cable socket ( terminal) to your car’s cigarette lighter socket.• When recharging the battery this way, be sure that the car’s engine is on.  If the car engine is off, disconnect the car battery cable from the cigarette 
lighter socket. If you leave the car battery cable connected to the 
cigarette lighter socket, it may drain the car battery.
• Do not use a transformer with the battery charger.
• Battery charging from a car battery is possible only with a 12 V DC or  24 V DC car battery in a minus-grounded car. The shape or dimensions 
of the cigarette lighter socket in certain cars might not be compatible with 
the car battery cable.  
						

							
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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
H69 - 50Battery level exceeds 50%
m49 - 20 Battery level below 50%
x19 - 10Battery level is low
b9 - 1Battery will be exhausted soon
n0 Recharge the battery
Select the [ 6 Battery info. ] menu to see the detailed battery information. 
(p.187)  
						

							
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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. 1800Approx. 1400
Removing the Battery
  The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above 
depending on the shooting conditions.
  Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the 
autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots.
  The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of 
the LCD monitor.
  For battery life when Live View shooting is used, see page 114.
If the battery’s rubber lining (to repel water) is not clean, use 
a moist cotton swab to wipe it clean.
Rubber lining