Canon Camera Eos 5d Mark Iii User Manual

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Nomenclature
LCD Panel
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
 Monochrome shooting (p.131) AF mode (p.70)
X
One-Shot AF
9
AI Focus AF
Z
AI Servo AF
4 L
Manual focus
Drive mode (p.112)
u Single shooting
o High-speed 
 continuous shooting
i Low-speed 
 continuous shooting
B 
Silent single shootingM Silent continuous 
 shooting
Q 10-sec. Self-timer/
 Remote control
k 2-sec. Self-timer/
 Remote control
 White balance 
correction (p.140)
 GPS device-connected 
icon
 Auto Lighting Optimizer 
(p.142)
 Multiple-exposure shooting (p.177) HDR shooting (p.173)
 Mirror lockup (p.184)
White balance (p.137)
 Q  Auto
 W  Daylight
 E  Shade
 R  Cloudy
 Y  Tungsten 
   light
 U  White 
   fluorescent 
   light
 I  Flash
 O  Custom
 P  Color temperature
Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL
)
Busy (buSY)
Multi function lock warning ( L)
No card warning (Card)
Error code (Err )
Cleaning image sensor (CLn) Aperture
Possible shots
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
Card full warning ( Full)
Card error warning ( Err)
Error No.
Remaining images to record
AF point selection
(
[     ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)
AF point registration
(
[     ] HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP)
Card warning (Card 1/2/1.2)
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Nomenclature
 ISO speed (p.124)Metering mode (p.167)
q Evaluative metering
w Partial metering
r Spot metering
e Center-weighted 
 average metering
Image-recording quality (p.119)  AEB (p.170)
 Flash exposure 
compensation (p.188)
 Highlight tone 
priority (p.146)
Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount (p.169)
AEB range (p.170)
Flash exposure compensation amount (p.188) ISO speed (p.124)
Battery check (p.35)
 CF card indicator
 SD card indicator
 SD card selection icon
 CF card selection icon
3  Large
4 Medium
a Small 1
b  Small 2 (Fine)
c Small 3 (Fine)
1  RAW
41  Medium RAW
61  Small RAW
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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
 Single AF point
 Spot AF (single point) (p.75)
Area AF frame (p.73)
 AE lock (p.171) /
 AEB in-progress (p.170)
 Flash-ready (p.188)
  Improper FE lock warning
  FE lock (p.188) /
 FEB in-progress (p.195)
  High-speed sync (p.194) Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount (p.169)
AEB range (p.170)
Flash exposure compensation amount 
(p.188)  AF status indicator (p.64)
 Focus 
 confirmation light 
 (p.64)
Focusing screen
Spot metering circle (p.168)
Grid (p.59)
Shutter speed (p.162)
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Multi function lock warning ( L)
Aperture (p.164)
 Flash exposure 
 compensation (p.188) Max. burst (p.123)
Number of remaining multiple
exposures (p.179)
 Highlight tone priority (p.146)  ISO speed 
 (p.124)
 Warning 
 symbol 
 (p.318)
ISO speed (p.124)
 Battery check 
 (p.35)
AF point selection
(
[     ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)
AF point registration
(
[     ] HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP)
Card warning (Card 1/2/1.2)
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Nomenclature
Mode Dial
Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial 
lock release button).
A:Scene Intelligent Auto (p.64)
F
: Bulb (p.172)
a : Manual exposure (p.166)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.164)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.162)
d : Program AE (p.160)
Custom shooting modes
You can register the shooting mode ( d/s /f /a/F), AF mode, 
menu settings, etc., to  w, x , y Mode Dial settings and shoot 
(p.332).
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Nomenclature
EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens
Focus mode switch (p.39)Hood mount 
(p.41)
77 mm filter thread 
(front of lens) Zoom ring (p.40)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.42) Lens mount index (p.39)Contacts (p.15)
Distance scale
Focusing ring (p.111, 214) Infrared index
Zoom position index 
(p.40)
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Nomenclature
Battery Charger LC-E6
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.28).
 
Battery Charger LC-E6E
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.28).
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
Power plug
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply  not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter 
of the proper configu ration for the power outlet, if needed.
Power cord 
Power cord socket
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start 
shooting and basic camera operations.
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through 
the camera’s strap mount eyelet 
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.185).
Eyepiece cover
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1Remove the protective cover.
 Detach the protective cover provided 
with the battery.
2Attach the battery.
 As shown in the illustration, attach the 
battery securely to the charger.
  To detach the battery, follow the 
above procedure in reverse.
3Recharge the battery.
For LC-E6
 As shown by the arrow, flip out the 
battery charger’s prongs and insert 
the prongs into a power outlet.
For LC-E6E
 Connect the power cord to the 
charger and insert the plug into the 
power outlet. 
X Recharging starts automatically and 
the charge lamp blinks in orange.
 
It takes approx. 2.5 hours to fully recharge a completely exhausted 
battery at 23°C / 73°F. The time required to recharge the battery 
depends on the ambient  temperature and the battery’s charge level.
 For safety reasons, recharging in  low temperatures (5°C - 10°C / 
41°F - 50°F) will take  longer (up to 4 hours).
Charging the Battery
LC-E6
LC-E6E
Charge LevelCharge LampColorIndicator0 - 49%OrangeBlinks once per second50 - 74%Blinks twice per second75% or higherBlinks three times per secondFully chargedGreenLights up
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Charging the Battery
 Upon purchase, the batter y is not fully charged.
Recharge the battery before using.
 
Recharge the battery on th e day before or on the day it is to be used.Even during storage, a charged battery will  gradually drain and lose its capacity.
 After recharging the battery, de tach it and disconnect the 
charger from the power outlet.
  You can attach the cover in a different 
orientation to indicate whether the battery 
has been recharged or not.
If the battery has been recharged, attach the 
cover so that the ba ttery-shaped hole < > is 
aligned over the blue sticker on  the battery. If the battery is 
exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation.
  When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in  the camera for a prolonged  period, a small amount 
of power current is released, result ing in excess discharge and shorter 
battery life. Store the battery with t he protective cover attached. Storing 
the battery after it is fully charg ed can lower the battery’s performance.
 The battery charger can also be  used in foreign countries.
The battery charger is compatible with  a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz 
power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for 
the respective country or region. Do  not attach any portable voltage 
transformer to the battery  charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger.
 If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully 
charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life.
Check the battery’s recharge performan ce (p.338) and purchase a new battery.
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
 After disconnecting the charger’s powe r plug, do not touch the prongs for 
at least 3 sec.
  If the battery’s remaining capacity (p .338) is 94% or higher, the battery 
will not be recharged.
  The charger cannot charg e any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E6.
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Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 into the camera. The 
camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, 
and darkens when the battery is removed.
1Open the cover.
  Slide the lever as shown by the 
arrows and open the cover.
2Insert the battery.
 Insert the end with the battery 
contacts.
  Insert the battery until it locks in 
place.
3Close the cover.
 Press the cover until it snaps shut.
Open the cover and remove the 
battery.
 Press the battery release lever as shown 
by the arrow and re move the battery.
 To prevent short circuiting of the 
battery contacts, be sure to attach the 
protective cover (provided, p.29) to 
the battery.
Installing and Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery
Removing the Battery
Only Battery Pack  LP-E6 can be used.
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