Canon 1dx Owners Manual

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Contents
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Custom Function Settings ............................................................. 320
C.Fn1: Exposure ........................................................................ 320
C.Fn2: Exposure ........................................................................ 323
C.Fn3: Drive ................. ................................................. ............. 326
C.Fn4: Disp./Operation ..... ......................................................... 327
C.Fn5: Operation ............ ............................................................ 329
C.Fn6: Others ................. ............................................................ 331
8 5: Custom Controls ......... ......................................................... 333
Registering My Menu ........ ............................................................ 346
Saving and Loading Camera Settings .......................................... 347
w : Registering Custom Shooting Modes .. .................................... 350
Reference 353
Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode .............. 354
System Map .................... ................................................. ............. 356
B  Button Functions ........... ....................................................... 358
Checking the Battery Information......... ......................................... 360
Using a Household Power Outlet ......... ......................................... 361
Replacing the Date/Time Battery ......... ......................................... 362
Menu Settings ................. ................................................. ............. 363
Troubleshooting Guide......... ......................................................... 372
System Status Display ..... ................................................ ............. 385
Error Codes..................... ................................................. ............. 388
Specifications ......... ....................................................................... 389
Safety Warnings.............. ................................................. ............. 400
Software Start Guide 409
Software Start Guide........................................................ ............. 410
Index ................... .......................................................................... 413
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Power
 Charging the batteryÎ p.30
 Battery check Î p.39
 
Battery information checkÎ  p.360
 Power outlet Î p.361
 Auto power off Î p.57
Card
 Format Î p.55
 Select card Î p.114
 
Release shutter  without cardÎ p.36
Lens
 Attaching/Detaching Î p.43
Basic Settings
 Language Î p.42
 Date/Time/Zone Î p.40
 Beeper Î p.364
 Copyright information Î p.160
 Clear all camera settings Î p.58
Viewfinder
 Dioptric adjustment Î p.45
 Eyepiece shutter Î p.179
 Grid display Î p.61
 Electronic level Î p.61
 Focusing Screen Î p.327
LCD monitor
 Brightness adjustment Î p.282
 Electronic level Î p.62
 Feature guide Î p.63
AF
 AF mode Î p.66
 AF area selection mode Î p.69  AF point selection
Î p.71
 
AI Servo AF characteristicsÎ  p.82
 Auto AF point selection:  EOS iTR AF Î p.95
 AF Custom Functions Î p.91
 AF Microadjustment Î p.102
 Manual focusing Î p.109
Metering
 Metering mode Î p.173
 Multi-spot metering Î p.174
Drive
 Drive mode Î p.110
 Self-timer Î p.112
 Maximum burst Î p.122
Recording Images
 Record func. Î p.114
 Create/select a folder Î p.154
 File name Î p.156
 File numbering Î p.158
Image Quality
 Image size Î p.117
 
JPEG quality (Compression rate)Î  p.123
 ISO speed Î p.124
 Picture Style Î p.129
 White balance Î p.137
 Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.146
 
Noise reduction for high ISO speedsÎ  p.147
 
Noise reduction for long exposuresÎ  p.148
 Highlight tone priority Î p.150
 
Peripheral illumination correctionÎ  p.151
 
Chromatic aberration correctionÎ  p.152
 Color space Î p.162
Index to Features
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Index to Features
Shooting
 Shooting modeÎ p.24
 Multiple exposures Î p.180
 Mirror lockup Î p.187
 Depth-of-field preview Î p.170
 Remote Switch Î p.179
 Quick Control Î p.51
Exposure Adjustment
 Exposure compensation Î p.175
 AEB Î p.176
 AE lock Î p.177
 Safety shift Î p.322
Flash
 External flash Î p.189
 External flash function  settings Î p.193
 External Speedlite  Custom Functions Î p.198
Live View shooting
 Live View shooting Î p.199
 Focusing Î p.209
Movie Shooting
 Movie shooting Î p.219
 Movie recording size Î p.233
 Sound recording Î p.236
 Time code Î p.239
 Still photo shooting Î p.230
Playback
 Image review time Î p.57
 Single-image display Î p.246
 
Shooting information displayÎ  p.248
 Index display Î p.251  
Image browsing (Jump display)Î
 p.252
 Magnified view Î p.253
 Image rotate Î p.255
 Rating Î p.256
 Movie playback Î p.262
 Slide show Î p.266
 Viewing images on TV Î p.269
 Protect Î p.273
 Vo i c e  m e m o Î p.275
 Copying Î p.277
 Erase Î p.280
Image Editing
 RAW image processing Î p.286
 Resize Î p.291
Printing and Transferring Images
 PictBridge Î p.300
 Print Order (DPOF) Î p.309
 Image transfer Î p.313
Wired LAN
 Wired LAN Î Separate booklet
Customization
 Custom Functions (C.Fn) Î p.318
 Custom Controls Î p.333
 My Menu Î p.346
 Saving camera settings Î p.347
 Custom shooting mode Î p.350
Sensor Cleaning and Dust Reduction
 Sensor cleaning Î p.294
 Append Dust Delete Data Î p.295
Error and Caution Messages
 System status display Î p.385
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Camera Care This camera is a precision  instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical 
shock.
  The camera is not waterproof and ca nnot be used underwater. If you 
accidentally drop the camera into wa ter, promptly consult your nearest 
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any wate r droplets with a dry cloth. If the 
camera has been exposed to  salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
  Never leave the camera near anything  having a strong magnetic field such 
as a magnet or electric  motor. Also avoid using or  leaving the camera near 
anything emitting strong radio wave s such as a large antenna. Strong 
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation  or destroy image data.
  Do not leave the camera in  excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. 
High temperatures  can cause the camera to malfunction.
  The camera contains precision electr onic circuitry. Never attempt to 
disassemble the camera yourself.
  Do not block the mirror op eration with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction.
  Use a blower to blow away  dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and 
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain org anic solvents to clean 
the camera body or lens.  For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest 
Canon Service Center.
  Do not touch the camera’s electrical cont acts with your fingers. This is to 
prevent the contacts from  corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera 
misoperation.
  If the camera is suddenly  brought in from the cold into a warm room, 
condensation may form on  the camera and internal parts. To prevent 
condensation, first pu t the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to 
the warmer temperature before  taking it out of the bag.
  If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid 
damaging the camera. If  there is condensation, remove the lens, card and 
battery from the camera, and wait un til the condensation has evaporated 
before using the camera.
  If the camera will not be  used for an extended period, remove the battery 
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated locati on. Even while the 
camera is in storage, pr ess the shutter button a few times once in a while to 
check that the camera is still working.
  Avoid storing the camera where there  are corrosive chemicals such as a 
darkroom or chemical lab.
  If the camera has not been  used for an extended period, test all its functions 
before using it. If  you have not used the  camera for some time or if there is 
an important shoot coming up, have the camera checke d by your Canon 
dealer or check the camera  yourself and make sure it is working properly.
Handling Precautions
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Handling Precautions
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monito r is manufactured with very high precision 
technology with over 99.99% effective  pixels, there may be a few dead pixels 
among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels . Dead pixels displaying only black 
or red, etc., are not a ma lfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
  If the LCD monitor is left  on for a prolonged period,  screen burn-in may occur 
where you see remnants of  what was displayed. However, this is only 
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unus ed for a few days.
  In low or high temperatur es, the LCD monitor displa y may seem slow or it 
may look black. It will return to  normal at room temperature.
CardsTo protect the card and its reco rded data, note the following:
  Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do  not subject it to excessive force, 
physical shock,  or vibration.
  Do not store or use the card near anyt hing having a strong magnetic field 
such as a TV set, speakers , or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having 
static electricity.
  Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or  near a heat source.
  Store the card in a case.
  Do not store the ca rd in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
LensAfter detaching the lens from  the camera, attach the lens 
caps and put down the lens with the rear  end up to avoid 
scratching the lens surfac e and electrical contacts.
Cautions During Prolonged UseIf you use continuous shooting, Live  View shooting, or movie shooting for a 
prolonged period, the camera may beco me hot. Although this is not a 
malfunction, holding the ho t camera for a long period can cause slight skin 
burns.
Contacts
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Quick Start Guide
1
Insert the battery (p.34).
 To charge the battery, see page 30.
2
Insert a card (p.35).
 Two cards can be inserted.
3
Attach the lens (p.43).
 Align it with the red dot.
4
Set the lens focus mode switch 
to  
(p.43).
5
Set the power switch to  
(p.38).
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Quick Start Guide
6
Set the shooting mode to  
(p.164).
  Press the < W> button.
  Look at the top LCD panel and turn 
the < 6/5 > dial to select < d>.
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Focus the subject (p.46).
  Look through the viewfinder and 
aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject.
  Press the shutter button halfway, 
and the camera will focus the 
subject.
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Take the picture (p.46).
  Press the shutter button completely 
to take the picture.
9
Review the picture (p.57).
  The captured image will be 
displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD 
monitor.
  To display the image again, press 
the < x> button (p.246).
  To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View 
Shooting” (p.199).
  To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.246).
  To delete an image, see  “Erasing Images” (p.280).
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Nomenclature
Self-timer lamp (p.112)Contacts (p.15)Lens mount
Lens lock pin
Grip
Vertical-grip Main Dial 
(p.49, 47) Vertical-grip Multi-function 
button 2 (p.49, 335)
Vertical-grip shutter button 
(p.49, 46)
Depth-of-field preview button 
(p.170)
Vertical-grip depth-of-field 
preview button (p.170) Lens release 
button (p.43)
Lens mount index (p.43) Mirror (p.187, 297)
Movie microphone 
(p.236)
Hand strap mount (p.356) Body number
Tripod socket
 Vertical-grip AF area 
selection mode/Multi-function/
Multi-spot metering button 
(p.49, 70/190/174)
Vertical-grip on/off 
switch (p.49)
Shutter button (p.46)
Multi-function button 2 (p.335)
Body cap (p.43)
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Nomenclature
Flash-sync contactsHot shoe
 Main Dial 
(p.47)
 Exposure compensation
/Aperture button (p.175/171)
 White balance selection 
button (p.137)
 LCD panel illumination 
button (p.50)
 ISO speed 
setting button (p.124)
Strap mount 
(p.29)
Power/Multi function lock 
switch (p.38) Touch pad (p.48)  Quick 
Control Dial 
(p.48)  
Multi-controller 
(p.49)
 Vertical-grip 
Multi-controller (p.49)
 Vertical-grip AF start button 
(p.46, 49, 67, 68, 202, 228)  Vertical-grip 
AF point selection button 
(p.49, 70, 71) Vertical-grip 
AE lock button 
(p.49, 177)
 Setting 
button (p.53)
Eyecup 
(p.45)
LCD monitor 
(p.282)  Quick Control button
(p.51)  AF area selection 
mode/Multi-function/
Multi-spot metering button 
(p.70/190/174)
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Nomenclature
 Metering mode 
selection/Flash exposure 
compensation button 
(p.173/190)
 Shooting 
mode selection button 
(p.164, 201, 221, 222)<
o> 
AF mode selection/
Drive mode selection 
button (p.66/110)
 AEB setting 
button (p.176)
Battery release 
handle (p.34, 361) Battery (p.30, 34) Speaker (p.262, 276)
 Focal plane mark
Top LCD panel (p.24, 25)
 Live View shooting/
Movie shooting button
(p.200/220)
 
AF start button 
(p.46, 67, 68, 202, 228)  AE lock 
button (p.177)
 AF point 
selection button 
(p.70, 71)
Eyepiece 
shutter lever 
(p.179)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.45)
System 
extension 
mounting hole
Battery compartment 
cap (p.34)
Rear LCD panel (p.26)
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