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 prongs into a power outlet.
For CB-5L
Connect the power cord and 
recharge the battery.
 Connect the power cord to the 
charger and insert the plug into the 
power outlet. 
X Recharging starts automatically and 
the red lamp starts blinking.
X
The recharging time for a completely 
exhausted battery is as follows:
BP-511A and BP-514: Approx. 100 min.
BP-511 and BP-512: Approx. 90 min.
Recharging the Battery
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CG-580
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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 the 
battery’s service life may be affected . When not using the camera, remove 
the battery and attach the protective  cover to prevent shorting. Before 
using the camera again, be su re to recharge the battery.
 Storing the battery while fully char ged may reduce its service life or 
performance.
 
Battery Packs BP-511A, BP-514,  BP-511, and BP-512 are dedicated to 
Canon products. Using them with a  non-Canon battery charger or product 
may result in malfunction or accident s for which Canon cannot be held liable.
 After the red lamp lights, continue to recharge 
the battery for an hour to attain a full charge.
 Even a recharged, unused  battery will gradually 
drain its power. Recharge  the battery on the day 
before or on the day you plan to use it.
  By referring to the mark ing, you can attach the protective cover to the 
battery to indicate whether the  battery has been recharged or not.
  After recharging the battery, detach it  and unplug the power cord from 
the power outlet.
  The time required to recharge th e battery depends on the ambient 
temperature and batter y’s recharge level.
  The battery pack can operate in temper atures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 
104°F). However, for full operating  performance, using it between 10°C 
(50°F) and 30°C (86°F) is recommend ed. In cold locations such as ski 
areas, battery performance tempor arily decreases and the operating 
time may be shorter.
 
If operating time is shar ply reduced even after normal  recharging, the battery 
pack may have reached its service lif e. Replace it with a new battery.  
						

							
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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 exhausted soon.
n: Battery must be recharged.
Installing and Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery
Checking the Battery Level
Battery Pack BP-514, BP-511, or  BP-512 can also be used.  
						

							
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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 shots may  be fewer than indicated above 
depending on the shooting conditions.
  The number of possible shots will de crease with more frequent use of 
the LCD monitor.
  Pressing the shutter bu tton halfway for long periods or operating the 
autofocus only can reduce th e number of possible shots.
  The number of possible shots with th e BP-514 is the same as indicated 
in the table.
  The number of possible shots with th e BP-511 or BP-512 will be about 
75% of the figures in the table for 20°C . At 0°C, the figures will be about 
the same as in the table.  
						

							
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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 DC Coupler.
 Open the battery compartment cover 
and open the DC Coupler cord notch 
cover.
  Insert the DC Coupler until the lock 
position and put the cord through the 
notch.
  Close the cover.
Using a Household Power Outlet
Do not connect or disconnect th e power cord while the camera’s  
switch is set to < 1> or < J>.  
						

							
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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 Detaching a Lens
Mounting a Lens
Detaching the Lens
When attaching or detaching the lens , take care to prevent dust from 
entering the camera th rough the lens mount.  
						

							
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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 toward you and 
insert the end with the small holes 
into the camera.
X The CF card eject button pops out.
3Close the cover.
  Close the cover and slide it in the 
direction shown by the arrow until it 
snaps shut.
X When the < 4> switch is set to 
< 1 > or < J>, the shots remaining 
is displayed on the LCD panel.
Installing and Removing the CF Card
Installing the Card
To p
CF card
eject button
Shots remaining
The shots remaining depends on the rema ining capacity of the CF card or 
the image recording quality setti ng, the ISO speed setting, etc.  
						

							
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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  or blinking, do not do  any of the following. 
Doing so may damage the imag e data, CF card, or camera.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
• Open the CF card slot cover.
• Removing the battery.
  If “Err CF ” (Error CF) is displayed on  the LCD panel, see page 120.
  If you use a low-capacity CF card, it  might not be able to record large 
images.
  A Microdrive is vulnerable to vibrat ion and physical shock. If you use a 
Microdrive, be careful not to subject  the camera to vibration or physical 
shock especially while record ing or displaying images.
On the menu, if you set the [z Shoot w/o card ] to [Off], it will prevent 
shooting without  a CF card. (p.99)  
						

							
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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 displayed on the top LCD 
panel and in the viewfinder. (0)
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture.
Basic Operation
Power Switch
Shutter Button
 To save battery power, the  camera turns off automatica lly after 1 minute of non-
operation. To turn on the ca mera again, press the shutter button or other button.
 You can change the auto power- off time with the menu’s [c Auto 
power off ] setting. (p.39)
 
If you turn the  switch to  while the captured images are being recorded 
onto the CF card, the remaining number of  captured images to be recorded will be 
indicated on the top LCD p anel with the number of <
N>.  When all the images are 
finished recording, the display will tu rn off and the camera will turn off.