Canon Camera Eos 5d Mark Iii User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONMANUALE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual.
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The EOS 5D Mark III is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex 
camera featuring a fine-detail, full-frame (approx. 36 x 24 mm) CMOS 
sensor with approx. 22.3 effective  megapixels, DIGIC 5+, approx. 100% 
viewfinder coverage, high-precisi on and high-speed 61-point AF, 
approx. 6 fps continuous shooting,  Live View shooting, and Full High-
Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.
The camera is highly re sponsive to any shooting situation at any time, 
provides many features for dema nding shots, and expands shooting 
possibilities with system accessories.
Refer to This Manual while Us ing the Camera to Further 
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have 
captured. While reading this manual , take a few test shots and see how 
they come out. You can then  better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety 
Warnings” (p.383, 384) and “Handling Precautions” (p.14, 15).\
Testing the Camera Before Use and LiabilityAfter shooting, play images bac k and check whether they have been 
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the 
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon 
cannot be held liable for any  loss or inconvenience caused.
CopyrightsCopyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded 
images of people and certain subj ects for anything but private 
enjoyment. Also be aware that certai n public performances, exhibitions, 
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
Memory CardsIn this manual, “CF card” refers to  CompactFlash cards and “SD card” 
refers to SD/SDHC/SDXC cards. “Card” refers to all memory cards 
used to record images or movies.  The camera does not come with a 
card for recording images/movies.  Please purchase it separately.
Introduction
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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included 
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provi ded. (The LC-E6E comes with a power cord.)
 Attach Eyecup Eg to th e viewfinder eyepiece.
  If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
  Depending on the Lens Kit type, a lens instruction manual may also be 
included.
  Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
 LP-E6
(with protective cover)
Battery ChargerLC-E6/LC-E6E*
Interface Cable IFC-200U Stereo AV Cable
AVC-DC400ST
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk(Software)Software Instruction 
Manuals
(1) Camera Instruction Manual  (this booklet)
(2) Pocket Guide
Camera
(with body cap)
(1) (2)
Wide StrapEW-EOS5DMKIII
Eyecup Eg
Software Instruction ManualsThe Software Instruction Manuals are included on the CD-ROM as 
PDF files. See page 396 for instructions to look up in
formation in the 
Software Instruction Manuals.
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Icons in this Manual
 : Indicates the Main Dial.
< 5 > : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
< 9 > : Indicates the Multi-controller.
< 0 > : Indicates the Setting button.
0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function remains 
active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. 
respectively after y ou let go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons  and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, 
and settings correspond to the icons an d markings on the camera and on the 
LCD monitor.
3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the   button and changing the setting.
M: When shown at the upper right of a page, it indicates that the 
function is available only wh en the Mode Dial is set to d, s , 
f , a, or  F.
* The respective function  cannot be used in the  (Scene 
Intelligent  Auto) mode.
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
Basic Assumptions
 All operations explained  in this manual assume that the power switch 
has been set to < 1> and the < R> switch has been set to the 
left (Multi function lock released) (p.34, 47).
  It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are 
set to their defaults.
 
The illustrations in this manual sh ow the camera attached with the 
EF50mm f/1.4 USM or EF24-105mm  f/4L IS USM lens as an example.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s 
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction2
Getting Started27
Basic Shooting63
Setting the AF and Drive Modes69
Image Settings11 5
Advanced Operations159
Flash Photography187
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)197
Shooting Movies217
Image Playback243
Post-Processing Images281
Sensor Cleaning289
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer295
Customizing the Camera313
Reference335
Software Start Guide393
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Introduction2
Item Check List................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual ............ ......................................... 4
Chapters ................. .......................................................................... 5
Index to Features ............ ............................................................... 12
Handling Precautions ........... .......................................................... 14
Quick Start Guide ............ ............................................................... 16
Nomenclature .................. ............................................................... 18
Getting Started 27
Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 28
Installing and Removing the Battery..... .......................................... 30
Installing and Removing the Card ........ .......................................... 31
Turning on the Power ...... ............................................................... 34
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone ........ .......................................... 36
Selecting the Interface Language............ ....................................... 38
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ............. ....................................... 39
About the Lens Image Stabilizer .......... .......................................... 42
Basic Operation ............... ............................................................... 43
Q  Quick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 49
3  Menu Operations .......... ........................................................ 51
Before You Start .............. ............................................................... 53
Formatting the Card ........... .......................................................... 53
Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Powe r Off ................................. 55
Setting the Image Review Time ......... .......................................... 55
Reverting the Camera to the Default  Settings ............................. 56
Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level ........................................ 59
 Feature Guide ............. ............................................................... 61
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Contents
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Basic Shooting63
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Inte lligent Auto) ................... 64
A  Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intell igent Auto) ......................... 67
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 69
f: Selecting the AF Mode .... ........................................................ 70
S  Selecting the AF Area .... ........................................................... 72
AF Area Selection Modes ...... ......................................................... 75
About the AF Sensor......... ................................................. ............. 78
Lenses and Usable AF Points ......................................................... 79
Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristic s (For a Subject) ................... 85
Customizing AF Functions ... ........................................................... 94
Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point  of Focus (AF Microadjustment) .... 104
When Autofocus Fails .......... ......................................................... 110
MF: Manual Focusing ........ ......................................................... 111
i  Selecting the Drive Mode ........................................................ 112
j  Using the Self-timer ..... ............................................................ 113
Image Settings 115
Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback ........................... 116
Setting the Image-Recording Quality ... ......................................... 119
i : Setting the ISO Speed..... ...................................................... 124
A  Selecting a Picture Styl e ....................................................... 129
A  Customizing a Picture Style ......... ......................................... 132
A  Registering a Picture Style .......... ......................................... 135
B : Setting the White Balance ........... ......................................... 137
O  Custom White Balance ................. ....................................... 138
P  Setting the Color Temperature ........ .................................... 139
u  White Balance Correction ............... ......................................... 140
Correcting the Brightness and Contrast Automatically (Auto Lighting Optimizer).. 142
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Noise Reduction Settings ............................................................. 143
Highlight Tone Priority ..... ............................................................. 146
Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic  Aberration Correction........ 147
Creating and Selecting a Folder ......... .......................................... 150
Changing the File Name..... .......................................................... 152
File Numbering Methods .... .......................................................... 154
Setting Copyright Information ............. .......................................... 156
Setting the Color Space ..... .......................................................... 158
Advanced Operations 159
d:  Program AE .............. ............................................................. 160
s : Shutter-Priority AE...... .......................................................... 162
f : Aperture-Priority AE ..... ........................................................ 164
Depth of Field Preview..... .......................................................... 165
a : Manual Exposure ......... .......................................................... 166
q  Selecting the Metering Mode .......... ........................................ 167
Setting Exposure Compensation .......... ........................................ 169
h  Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ...... ..................................... 170
A  AE Lock.................... ............................................................... 171
F : Bulb Exposures....................................................................... 172
w : HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting .............. ................ 173
P  Multiple Exposures ....... .......................................................... 177
2  Mirror Lockup .............. .......................................................... 184
Using the Eyepiece Cover ... ......................................................... 185
F  Using a Remote Switch .. .......................................................... 185
R  Remote Control Shooting . ......................................................... 186
Flash Photography 187
D Flash Photography ......... .......................................................... 188
Setting the Flash ........... ............................................................... 191
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Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)197
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor ........ ....................................... 198
Shooting Function Settings .. ......................................................... 202
Menu Function Settings .... ............................................................ 203
Using AF to Focus .......... ................................................. ............. 207
Focusing Manually ............... ......................................................... 214
Shooting Movies 217
k Shooting Movies ............ ......................................................... 218
Autoexposure Shooting ....... ....................................................... 218
Shutter-priority AE .......... ............................................................ 219
Aperture-priority AE ........ ............................................................ 220
Manual Exposure Shooting ................. ....................................... 223
Shooting Still Photos ......... ......................................................... 228
Shooting Function Settings .. ......................................................... 230
Setting the Movie-Recording Size........ ......................................... 231
Setting the Sound Recording ........................................................ 234
Silent Control ................ ................................................... ............. 236
Setting the Time Code ...... ............................................................ 237
Menu Function Settings .... ............................................................ 239
Image Playback 243
x Image Playback ............... ....................................................... 244
B : Shooting Information Display ......... .................................... 246
H  I  Searching for Images Quickly ........................................... 249
u  Magnified View ............... .......................................... ............... 251
X  Comparing Images (Two-image Disp lay)................................ 253
b  Rotating the Image ......... ......................................................... 254
Setting Ratings................ ................................................. ............. 255
Q  Quick Control During Playback ........ ....................................... 257
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k Enjoying Movies ........... .......................................................... 259
k  Playing Movies ............. .......................................................... 261
X  Editing the Movie’s  First and Last Scenes .............................. 263
Slide Show (Auto Playback) ......................................................... 265
Viewing the Images on TV ................. .......................................... 268
K  Protecting Images ......... .......................................................... 272
a  Copying Images .............. ........................................................ 274
L  Erasing Images........................................................................ 277
Changing Image Playback Settings ........ ..................................... 279
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness . ...................................... 279
Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ..... .......................................... 280
Post-Processing Images 281
R Processing RAW Images with the Camera .......... ................ 282
S  Resize............... ...................................................................... 287
Sensor Cleaning 289
f Automatic Sensor Cleaning .......... ........................................ 290
Appending Dust Delete Data ........................................................ 291
Manual Sensor Cleaning .... .......................................................... 293
Printing Images and Transf erring Images to a Computer295
Preparing to Print ......................................................................... 296
w Printing ................ .................................................................... 298
Trimming the Image ........... ........................................................ 303
W  Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) . ........................................ 305
W  Direct Printing with DP OF....................................................... 308
d  Transferring Images to a Personal  Computer ........................ 309
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