Canon 5d Instruction Manual

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Getting Started
This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic 
camera operations.
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through 
the camera’s strap mount from the 
bottom. Then pass it through the 
strap’s buckle as shown in the 
illustration. Pull the strap to take up 
any slack and make sure the strap 
will not loosen from the buckle.
  The eyepiece cover is also 
attached to the strap. (p.98)
Eyepiece cover  

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1Remove the cover.
 When you remove the battery from 
the camera, be sure  to reattach the 
cover to protect against short circuit.
2Attach the battery.
  Align the battery front edge with the 
 mark on the battery charger. 
While pressing down the battery, slide 
it in the direction of the arrow.
  To detach the battery, follow the 
above procedure in reverse.
3For CG-580
Flip out the prongs and recharge 
the battery.
 As shown by the arrow, flip out the 
battery charger’s prongs.
  Insert the...

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Recharging the Battery
 The numbers and markings on the 
battery charger correspond to the 
table on the left.Recharge LevelRed lamp
0-50%Blinks once per second
50-75%Blinks twice per second
75-90%Blinks three times 
per second
90% or higherLights on
 Do not recharge any battery pack  other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-
514, BP-511, or BP-512.
 
If the battery is left in  the camera for a prolonged  period without the camera 
being used, a low electrical current  may be discharged excessively and...

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Load a fully charged BP-511A battery pack into the camera.
1Open the battery compartment 
cover.
 Slide the lever as shown by the arrow 
and open the cover.
2Insert the battery.
 Point the battery contacts downward.
  Insert the battery until it locks into 
place.
3Close the cover.
 Press the cover until it snaps shut.
When the < 4> switch is set to < 1> or < J> (p.30), the battery level 
will be indicated at o ne of four levels.
z: Battery level OK.
x : Battery level is low.
b: Battery will be...

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Installing and Removing the Battery
Battery Life
 The figures above are base d on a fully-charged BP-511A and CIPA (Camera & 
Imaging Products Associat ion) testing criteria.
1Open the battery compartment 
cover.
 Slide the lever as shown by the arrow 
and open the cover.
2Remove the battery.
 Slide the battery lock lever as shown 
by the arrow and remove the battery.
Te m p e r a t u r eShots remaining
At 20°C / 68°FApprox. 800
At 0°C / 32°FApprox. 400
Removing the Battery
 The actual number of...

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With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional), you can connect the camera to 
a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level.
1Connect the DC Coupler.
 Connect the DC Coupl er’s plug to the 
AC adapter’s socket.
2Connect the power cord.
  Connect the power cord to the AC 
adapter.
  Insert the plug into a power outlet.
  When you are finished, disconnect 
the plug from the power outlet.
3Place the cord in the groove.
 Carefully insert the cord into the 
groove without damaging it.
4Insert the...

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1Remove the caps.
 Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrow.
2Attach the lens.
 Align the red dots on the lens and 
camera and turn the lens as shown 
by the arrow until it snaps in place. 
3On the lens, set the focus mode 
switch to .
 If it is set to < MF>, autofocus will not 
be possible.
4Remove the front lens cap.
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow.
  Turn the lens until it stops, then 
detach it.
Mounting and...

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The captured image will be recorded onto the CF card (optional).
Although the thickness is different,  a Type I or Type II CF card can be 
inserted into the camera. The camera  is also compatible with Microdrive 
and CF cards with 2 GB or higher capacity.
1Open the cover.
 Slide the cover as shown by the 
arrow to open it.
2Insert the CF card.
 Using Canon CF cards is 
recommended.
  If the CF card is inserted in the 
wrong way, it may damage the 
camera. As shown by the arrow, 
face the label side...

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Installing and Removing the CF Card
1Open the cover.
 Turn the < 4> switch to < 2>.
  Check that the “ buSY” message is 
not displayed on the LCD panel.
  Make sure the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover.
2Remove the CF card.
 Press the Eject button.
X The CF card will be ejected.
  Close the cover.
Removing the CF Card
Access lamp
 When the access lamp is  lit or blinking, it indicates that the images 
are being written to or read by th e CF card or being erased. While 
the access lamp is lit...

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The camera can operate only after the  switch is turned on.
< 2 >: The camera is turned off and 
does not operate.
< 1 > : The camera operates.
< J > : The camera and < 5> operate.
(p.32)
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 (AF) and 
automatic exposure (AE) that sets the 
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is...