Canon EOS 5D Mark III Manuale utente

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CEL-SS5MA213 © CANON INC. 2013 PRINTED IN THE EU

The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of

February 2013. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any lenses and

accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center.

CANON INC.

30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan

Europe, Africa & Middle East

CANON EUROPA N.V.

PO Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands

For your local Canon office, please refer to your warranty card or to www.canon-europe.com/Support

The product and associated warranty are provided in European countries by Canon Europa N.V.

●This manual is for the EOS 5D Mark III installed with firmware

version 1.2.0 or later.

●The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual.

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

ENGLISH

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-precision 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 responsive to any shooting situation at any time,

provides many features for demanding shots, and expands shooting

possibilities with system accessories.

Refer to This Manual while Using 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.389, 390) and “Handling Precautions” (p.14, 15).

Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability

After shooting, play images back 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.

Copyrights

images of people and certain subjects for anything but private

enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,

etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.

Memory Cards

In 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

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 provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a power cord.)

Attach Eyecup Eg to the 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 Charger

LC-E6/LC-E6E*

Interface Cable

IFC-200U

Stereo AV Cable

AVC-DC400ST

EOS Solution Disk

(Software)

EOS Software Instruction

Manuals Disk

(1) Camera Instruction Manual (this booklet)

(2) Pocket Guide

Camera

(with body cap)

EOSSoftware Instruction Manuals Disk XXX

XXXXX

CEL-XXXXXX

EOSSolution Disk XXX

CEL-XXXXXX

WindowsXXX XXX

MacOS X XXX XXX

XXXXX

(1) (2)

Wide Strap

EW-EOS5DMKIII

Eyecup Eg

EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk

The Software Instruction Manuals are included on the CD-ROM as

PDF files. See page 397 for instructions on using the EOS Software

Instruction Manuals disk.

EOSSoftware Instruction Manuals Disk XXX

XXXXX

CEL-XXXXXX

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Icons in this Manual

<6> : 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 you let go of the button.

* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,

and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the

LCD monitor.

3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the

<M> button and changing the setting.

M: When shown at the upper right of a page, it indicates that the

function is available only when the Mode Dial is set to d, s,

f, a, or F.

* The respective function cannot be used in the <A> (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 show the camera attached with the

EF 50mm f/1.4 USM or EF 24-105mm 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

Introduction 2

Getting Started 27

Basic Shooting 63

Setting the AF and Drive Modes 69

Image Settings 117

Advanced Operations 161

Flash Photography 189

Shooting with the LCD Monitor

(Live View Shooting)

199

Shooting Movies 219

Image Playback 249

Post-Processing Images 287

Sensor Cleaning 295

Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer

301

Customizing the Camera 319

Reference 341

Software Start Guide 393

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Introduction 2

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

QQuick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 49

3Menu Operations.................................................................. 51

Before You Start............................................................................. 53

Formatting the Card..................................................................... 53

Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power 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

Contents

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Contents

Basic Shooting 63

AFully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................64

AFull Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) .........................67

Setting the AF and Drive Modes 69

f: Selecting the AF Mode ............................................................70

SSelecting the AF Area...............................................................72

AF Area Selection Modes ...............................................................75

About the AF Sensor.......................................................................78

Lenses and Usable AF Points.........................................................79

Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) ...................86

Customizing AF Functions ..............................................................95

Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus (AF Microadjustment) ....105

When Autofocus Fails ...................................................................111

MF: Manual Focusing.................................................................112

iSelecting the Drive Mode........................................................113

jUsing the Self-timer .................................................................114

Image Settings 117

Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback ...........................118

Setting the Image-Recording Quality ............................................121

i: Setting the ISO Speed...........................................................126

ASelecting a Picture Style.......................................................131

ACustomizing a Picture Style..................................................134

ARegistering a Picture Style ................................................... 137

B: Setting the White Balance....................................................139

OCustom White Balance ........................................................140

PSetting the Color Temperature ............................................141

uWhite Balance Correction ........................................................142

Correcting the Brightness and Contrast Automatically (Auto Lighting Optimizer)

..144

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Contents

Noise Reduction Settings ............................................................. 145

Highlight Tone Priority .................................................................. 148

Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction

........ 149

Creating and Selecting a Folder................................................... 152

Changing the File Name............................................................... 154

File Numbering Methods .............................................................. 156

Setting Copyright Information....................................................... 158

Setting the Color Space ............................................................... 160

Advanced Operations 161

d: Program AE ........................................................................... 162

s: Shutter-Priority AE................................................................ 164

f: Aperture-Priority AE ............................................................. 166

Depth of Field Preview............................................................... 167

a: Manual Exposure ................................................................... 168

qSelecting the Metering Mode.................................................. 169

Setting Exposure Compensation.................................................. 171

hAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)........................................... 172

AAE Lock................................................................................... 173

F: Bulb Exposures....................................................................... 174

w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting .............................. 175

PMultiple Exposures ................................................................. 179

2Mirror Lockup ........................................................................ 186

Using the Eyepiece Cover............................................................ 187

FUsing a Remote Switch ............................................................ 187

RRemote Control Shooting .......................................................... 188

Flash Photography 189

DFlash Photography ................................................................... 190

Setting the Flash .......................................................................... 193

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Contents

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 199

AShooting with the LCD Monitor ............................................... 200

Shooting Function Settings ...........................................................204

Menu Function Settings ................................................................205

Using AF to Focus ........................................................................209

Focusing Manually ........................................................................ 216

Shooting Movies 219

kShooting Movies .....................................................................220

Autoexposure Shooting..............................................................220

Shutter-priority AE ......................................................................221

Aperture-priority AE....................................................................222

Manual Exposure Shooting ........................................................225

Shooting Still Photos ..................................................................230

Shooting Function Settings ...........................................................232

Setting the Movie-Recording Size.................................................233

Setting the Sound Recording ........................................................236

Silent Control ................................................................................238

Setting the Time Code ..................................................................239

Menu Function Settings ................................................................243

Image Playback 249

xImage Playback ......................................................................250

B: Shooting Information Display.............................................252

HISearching for Images Quickly...........................................255

uMagnified View ........................................................................257

XComparing Images (Two-image Display)................................259

bRotating the Image ..................................................................260

Setting Ratings..............................................................................261

QQuick Control During Playback ...............................................263

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Contents

kEnjoying Movies ..................................................................... 265

kPlaying Movies ....................................................................... 267

XEditing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes .............................. 269

Slide Show (Auto Playback) ......................................................... 271

Viewing the Images on TV ........................................................... 274

KProtecting Images................................................................... 278

aCopying Images ...................................................................... 280

LErasing Images........................................................................ 283

Changing Image Playback Settings ............................................. 285

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness....................................... 285

Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ............................................... 286

Post-Processing Images 287

RProcessing RAW Images with the Camera .......................... 288

SResize..................................................................................... 293

Sensor Cleaning 295

fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning .................................................. 296

Appending Dust Delete Data........................................................ 297

Manual Sensor Cleaning .............................................................. 299

Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer

301

Preparing to Print ......................................................................... 302

wPrinting.................................................................................... 304

Trimming the Image................................................................... 309

WDigital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 311

WDirect Printing with DPOF....................................................... 314

dTransferring Images to a Personal Computer........................ 315

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