Canon Camera Eos 5d Mark Iii User Manual

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d: Program AE
 If the “ 30” shutter speed and the maximum aperture 
blink, it indica tes underexposure. 
Increase the ISO speed or use flash.
  If the “ 8000” shutter speed and the minimum aperture 
blink, it indicates overexposure. 
Lower the ISO speed or  use an ND filter (sold 
separately) to reduce the am ount of light entering the 
lens.
Differences Between < d> and < A> ModesIn the < A> mode, many function s such the AF mode and metering mode 
are set automatically to pr event spoiled shots. The functions you can set are 
limited. With < d> mode, only the shutter sp eed and aperture are set 
automatically. You can free ly set the AF mode, metering mode, and other 
functions (p.346).
About Program Shift  In the Program AE mode , you can freely change the shutter speed and 
aperture combination (P rogram) set automatically by the camera while 
maintaining the same exposure.  This is called Program shift.
  To shift the program, pres s the shutter button down  halfway, then turn the 
 dial until the desired shutter  speed or aperture is displayed.
  Program shift is canceled automati cally after the picture is taken.
  Program shift cannot be used with flash.
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In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically 
sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure suiting the brightness 
of the subject. This is called shutter- priority AE. A faster shutter speed 
can freeze the action or a moving s ubject. A slower shutter speed can 
create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion.
* < s > stands for Time value.
1Set the Mode Dial to < s>.
2Set the desired shutter speed.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
3Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway.
X The aperture is set automatically.
4Check the viewfinder display and 
shoot.
  As long as the aperture is not 
blinking, a standard exposure will be 
obtained.
s : Shutter-Priority AE
Blurred motion
(Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.) Frozen action
(Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.)
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s: Shutter-Priority AE
 If the maximum aperture  blinks, it indicates 
underexposure. 
Turn the < 6> dial to set a slower  shutter speed until 
the aperture stops blinking  or set a higher ISO speed.
  If the minimum aperture  blinks, it indicates 
overexposure. 
Turn the < 6> dial to set a faster  shutter speed until 
the aperture stops blinking  or set a lower ISO speed.
Shutter Speed Display
The shutter speeds from “8000” to “4” indicate the denominator of the 
fractional shutter sp eed. For example, “125” indicates 1/125 sec. Also, “ 05” 
indicates 0.5 sec. and “ 15” is 15 sec.
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In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the 
shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the 
subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher 
f/number (smaller aperture hole) w ill make more of the foreground and 
background fall within acceptable focus. On the other hand, a lower 
f/number (larger aperture hole) will  make less of the foreground and 
background fall within acceptable focus.
* < f > stands for Aperture  value (aperture opening).
1Set the Mode Dial to < f>.
2Set the desired aperture.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
3Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway.
X
The shutter speed is set automatically.
4Check the viewfinder display and 
shoot.
 As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, 
a standard exposure will be obtained.
f : Aperture-Priority AE
Sharp foreground and background
(With a high aperture f/number: f/32)Blurred background
(With a low aperture f/number: f/5.6)
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f: Aperture-Priority AE
The aperture opening (diaphragm) changes only at the moment when 
the picture is taken. Otherwise,  the aperture remains fully open. 
Therefore, when you look at the sce ne through the viewfinder or on the 
LCD monitor, the depth of field will look narrow.
Press the depth-of-field preview button 
to stop down the lens to the current 
aperture setting and check the depth of 
field (range of acceptable focus).
Depth of Field PreviewN
 If the “ 30” shutter speed blinks, it indicates 
underexposure. 
Turn the < 6> dial to set a larg er aperture (lower 
f/number) until the shutter sp eed blinking stops or set a 
higher ISO speed.
  If the “ 8000” shutter speed blin ks, it indicates 
overexposure. 
Turn the < 6> dial to set a smaller aperture (higher 
aperture f/number)  until the shutter speed blinking stops 
or set a lower ISO speed.
Aperture Display
The higher the f/number,  the smaller the aperture opening will be. The 
apertures displayed will differ  depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to 
the camera, “ 00” will be displayed for the aperture.
  A higher f/number will make more of th e foreground and background fall 
within acceptable focus.  However, the viewfinder will look darker.
  The depth-of-field effect can be clea rly seen on the Live View image as 
you change the ap erture and press the depth- of-field preview button 
(p.198).
  The exposure will be lo cked (AE lock) while the  depth-of-field preview 
button is pressed.
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In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To 
determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the 
viewfinder or use a commercially-available exposure meter. This 
method is called manual exposure.
*  stands for Manual.
1Set the Mode Dial to < a>.
2Set the shutter speed and aperture.
 To set the shutter speed, turn the  dial.
 To set the aperture, turn the  dial. If it cannot be  set, set the  switch 
to the left, then turn the  or  dial.
3Focus the subject.
  Press the shutter button halfway.
X
The exposure settin g will be displayed 
in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
 The exposure level mark  indicates 
how far the current exposure level is 
from the standard exposure level.
4Set the exposure and take the 
picture.
  Check the exposure level and set the 
desired shutter speed and aperture.
 
If the exposure compensation amount 
exceeds ±3 stops, th e end of the exposure 
level indicator will display <
I> or .
a : Manual Exposure
Exposure level mark Standard exposure index
If ISO Auto is set, the IS
O speed setting will change  to suit the shutter speed 
and aperture to obtain a standard ex posure. Therefore, you may not obtain 
the desired exposure effect.
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q Selecting the Metering Mode N
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Select the metering mode.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
q :Evaluative metering
w :Partial metering
r :Spot metering
e :Center-weighted average 
metering
q Evaluative metering
This is a general-purpose metering mode suited 
even for backlit subjects. The camera sets the 
exposure automatically to suit the scene.
w  Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter 
than the subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial 
metering covers approx. 6.2% of the viewfinder 
area at the center.
  In [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer ], if the checkmark  for [Disable 
during man expo] is removed, it ca n be set in the  mode (p.142).
 
When ISO Auto is set, you can press the  button to lock the ISO speed.  After recomposing the picture, you can see the exposure level difference 
on the exposure level in dicator (p.22, 23) compar ed to when you pressed 
the < A> button.
q Selecting the Metering Mode N
You can select one of four methods  to measure the subject brightness. 
The metering mode is set automatically to evaluative metering in the 
 mode.
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q Selecting the Metering Mode N
r Spot metering
This is for metering a specif ic spot of the subject or 
scene. The metering is weighted at the center 
covering approx. 1.5% of the viewfinder area.
e Center-weighted average metering
The metering is weighted at  the center and then 
averaged for the entire scene.
When < r> is set, < h> can be displayed in  the viewfinder (p.318).
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Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken 
(decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.
Exposure compensation can be set in the d /s/f  shooting modes. 
Although you can set the exposure co mpensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-
stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder 
and on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you 
want to set the exposure compensati on setting beyond ±3 stops, you 
should use the Quick Control (p.49) or follow the instructions for [ z2: 
Expo.comp./AEB ] on the next page.
1Check the exposure level indicator.
 Press the shutter button halfway (0) 
and check the exposure level indicator.
2Set the exposure compensation 
amount.
  While looking at the viewfinder or 
LCD panel, turn the < 5> dial.
 
If it cannot be set, set the  
switch to the left , then turn the <
5> dial.
3Take the picture.
 To cancel the exposure 
compensation, set the exposure 
compensation amount back to < E>.
Setting Exposure Compensation N
Increased exposure for a 
brighter image
Decreased exposure for a 
darker image
If [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.142) is not set to [Disable], the image 
may still look bright even if a darker exposure com pensation amount has been set.
 The exposure compensation  amount will remain in effect even after you 
set the power switch to < 2>.
  After setting the exposure compen sation amount, you can set the 
 switch to the right to prev ent the exposure compensation 
amount from changi ng accidentally.
  If the exposure compensation amount  exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the 
exposure level indi cator will display  or < J>.
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By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera 
brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three 
successive shots. This is called AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing.
1Select [Expo.comp./AEB].
 Under the [ z2] tab, select [Expo.
comp./AEB ], then press < 0>.
2Set the AEB range.
  Turn the < 6> dial to set the AEB 
range. If you turn < 5>, you can set 
the exposure compensation.
  Press < 0> to set it.
X
When you exit the menu,  and the AEB 
range will be  displayed on the LCD panel.
3Take the picture.
 The three bracketed shots will be taken 
according to the driv e mode set in this 
sequence: Standard ex posure, decreased 
exposure, and incr eased exposure.
 AEB will not be automatically 
canceled. To cancel AEB, follow step 
2 to turn off the AEB range display.
h  Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) N
AEB range
 During AEB shooting, < A> and  will blink respectively in the 
viewfinder and on  the LCD panel.
 
If the drive mode is set to  or , press the shutter bu tton three times for 
each shot. When , , or  is set and you hold down the shutter 
button completely, the three bracketed s hots will be taken continuously and the 
camera will automatically  stop shooting. When <
Q> or  is set, the three 
bracketed shots will be taken continuous ly after a 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay.
 You can set AEB in combination  with exposure compensation.
 If the AEB range exceeds ±3 stops, the end of  the exposure level indicator will display  or . AEB cannot be set for bulb exposures or used with flash.
  AEB will be canceled automatically when you set the power switch to 
 or when the flash  is ready to fire.
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