Introduction. Canon EOS 5DS, EOS 5DS R

Introduction

The EOS 5DS/EOS 5DS R is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a full-frame CMOS sensor (approx. 36.0 mm x 24.0 mm) with approx. 50.6 effective megapixels, Dual DIGIC 6, approx. 100% viewfinder coverage, high-precision and high-speed 61-point AF, approx. 5.0 fps continuous shooting, 3.2-inch LCD monitor, Live View shooting, and Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.

Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following

To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety

Precautions” (p.20-22) and “Handling Precautions” (p.23-25).

Refer to This Manual While Using the Camera to Further

Familiarize Yourself with the Camera

While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they come out. You can then better understand the camera.

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

Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded 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.

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About the EOS 5DS R

The EOS 5DS R’s optical low-pass filter is disabled, and the effect is eliminated to obtain a higher-looking resolution.

Since the optical low-pass filter is for reducing moire and false colors, images taken with the EOS 5DS R may show more moire and false colors than with the EOS 5DS depending on the subject and shooting conditions.

Item Check List

Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

Camera

(with body cap)

Eyecup Eg Battery Pack

LP-E6N

(with protective cover)

Battery Charger

LC-E6/LC-E6E*

Wide Strap Interface Cable

IFC-150U II

Cable protector

* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a power cord.)



The Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs provided are listed on the next page.



Be careful not to lose any of the above items.

Connecting to Peripheral Devices

When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use the provided interface cable or one from Canon. When connecting an interface cable, also

use the provided cable protector (p.36).

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Instruction Manual and CD-ROM

Camera Basic Instruction Manual

EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk

(Software CD-ROM)

Contains software such as image-editing software and

Software Instruction Manuals (PDF files).

For more information and installation procedures of the

software, see pages 520-521.

Instructions for viewing the Software Instruction Manual

are on page 522.

Downloading the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)

The Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded from the Canon

Web site to your computer or the like.



Instruction Manual (PDF files) download site:

• Camera Basic Instruction Manual

• Camera Instruction Manual



www.canon.com/icpd

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Compatible Cards

The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity:

If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera

(p.67).



CF

(CompactFlash)

cards

* Type I, UDMA mode 7-compatible.



SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards

* UHS-I cards supported.

Cards that Can Record Movies

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a fast reading/ writing speed as shown in the table.

Movie Recording Size

(p.297)

ALL-I (I-only)

IPB

CF card

30 MB/sec. or faster

10 MB/sec. or faster

SD card

20 MB/sec. or faster

6 MB/sec. or faster



If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.



If you want to shoot still photos while shooting a movie, you will need an even faster card.



To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card manufacturer’s Web site.

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.

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Quick Start Guide

1

Insert the battery

(p.42)

.



To charge the battery, see page 40.

2

Insert the card

(p.43)

.



The camera-front side slot is for a CF card, and the camera-back side slot is for an SD card.

* Shooting is possible with either a CF card or an SD card in the camera.

3

Attach the lens

(p.52)

.



Align it with the red dot.

4

Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <

f

>

(p.52)

.

5

Set the power switch to <

1

>

(p.47)

.

6

7

8

Quick Start Guide

While holding down the center of the Mode Dial, set it to <

A

>

(Scene Intelligent Auto)

(p.33)

.



All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.

Focus on the subject

(p.55)

.



Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject.



Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus on the subject.

Take the picture

(p.55)

.



Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

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Review the picture.



The image just captured will be displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.



To display the image again, press the < x

> button (p.320).



To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View

Shooting” (p.255).



To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.320).



To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.358).

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Conventions Used in this Manual

Icons in this Manual

<

<

<

<

6

5

9

0

>

>

>

> : Indicates the Main Dial.

: Indicates the Quick Control Dial.

: Indicates the Multi-controller.

: Indicates the Setting button.

0

/

9

/

4

/

7

/

8

: Indicates that each function remains active for

4 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. 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 to change its settings.

M : When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the function is available only in the < d

>, < s

>, < f

>,

< a

>, or <

F

> mode.

(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

: Tips or advice for better shooting.

: Troubleshooting advice.

Basic Assumptions



All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is set to <

1

> and the <

R

> switch is set to the left (Multi

function lock released) (p.47, 59).



It is assumed that all the menu settings, Custom Functions, etc. are set to their defaults.



The illustrations in this manual show the EOS 5DS attached with the

EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens as an example.

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Chapters

For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures.

Introduction

12

13

14

8

9

10

11

6

7

4

5

1

2

3

15

Getting Started

Basic Shooting

Setting the AF and Drive Modes

Image Settings

Advanced Operations

Flash Photography

Shooting with the LCD Monitor

(Live View Shooting)

Shooting Movies

Image Playback

Post-Processing Images

Sensor Cleaning

39

79

85

145

203

243

255

279

319

363

373

Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer

379

Customizing the Camera

Reference

Downloading Images to Your Computer

399

441

517

2

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Contents

Introduction 2

Item Check List................................................................................. 3

Instruction Manual and CD-ROM ..................................................... 4

Compatible Cards............................................................................. 5

Quick Start Guide ............................................................................. 6

Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 8

Chapters........................................................................................... 9

Index to Features ........................................................................... 17

Safety Precautions ......................................................................... 20

Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 23

Nomenclature ................................................................................. 26

1

Getting Started 39

Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 40

Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 42

Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 43

Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 47

Setting the Date, Time, and Zone .................................................. 49

Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 51

Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 52

Basic Operation.............................................................................. 54

Q

Quick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 61

3

Menu Operations.................................................................. 64

Before You Start............................................................................. 67

Formatting the Card..................................................................... 67

Disabling the Beeper ................................................................... 69

Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off ................................. 69

Setting the Image Review Time ................................................... 70

Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ............................. 70

10

Contents

l

Displaying the Grid. ..................................................................74

Q

Displaying the Electronic Level ...............................................75

Setting the Viewfinder Information Display .....................................77

Help ..........................................................................................78

2

Basic Shooting 79

A

Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................80

A

Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) .........................83

3

Setting the AF and Drive Modes 85

f

: Selecting the AF Operation .....................................................86

S

Selecting the AF Area and AF Point .........................................90

AF Area Selection Modes ...............................................................95

AF Sensor .......................................................................................99

Lenses and Usable AF Points.......................................................100

Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics ..........................................109

Customizing AF Functions ............................................................ 118

Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus ........................................134

When Autofocus Fails ...................................................................140

MF: Manual Focus .....................................................................141

o

Selecting the Drive Mode......................................................142

j

Using the Self-timer .................................................................144

4

Image Settings 145

Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback ...........................146

Setting the Image-Recording Quality ............................................149

Setting Crop/aspect ratio ..............................................................154

i

: Setting the ISO Speed..........................................................158

A

Selecting a Picture Style.......................................................164

A

Customizing a Picture Style..................................................168

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Contents

A

Registering a Picture Style................................................... 172

B

: Setting the White Balance ................................................... 174

O

Custom White Balance........................................................ 176

P

Setting the Color Temperature ............................................ 178

u

White Balance Correction ....................................................... 179

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast................................. 182

Setting Noise Reduction............................................................... 183

Highlight Tone Priority................................................................... 187

Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberrations ......... 188

Reducing Flicker........................................................................... 191

Setting the Color Space ............................................................... 193

Creating and Selecting a Folder................................................... 194

Changing the File Name............................................................... 196

File Numbering Methods .............................................................. 199

Setting Copyright Information....................................................... 201

5

Advanced Operations 203

d

: Program AE ............................................................................ 204

s

: Shutter-Priority AE................................................................ 206

f

: Aperture-Priority AE ............................................................. 208

Depth-of-Field Preview .............................................................. 209

a

: Manual Exposure ................................................................... 210

q

Selecting the Metering Mode.................................................. 212

O

Setting Exposure Compensation............................................. 214

h

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)........................................... 215

A

AE Lock................................................................................... 217

F

: Bulb Exposures....................................................................... 218

w

: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting .............................. 221

P

Multiple Exposures ................................................................. 226

2

Mirror Lockup ........................................................................ 234

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Contents

Using the Eyepiece Cover ............................................................236

F

Using a Remote Switch.............................................................237

R

Remote Control Shooting...........................................................237

H

Interval Timer Shooting ......................................................239

6

Flash Photography 243

D

Flash Photography....................................................................244

Setting the Flash ...........................................................................247

7

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 255

A

Shooting with the LCD Monitor ...............................................256

Shooting Function Settings ...........................................................262

Menu Function Settings ................................................................264

Using AF to Focus (AF Method) ...................................................268

MF: Focusing Manually.................................................................275

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Shooting Movies 279

k

Shooting Movies .....................................................................280

Autoexposure Shooting ..............................................................280

Shutter-priority AE ......................................................................281

Aperture-priority AE....................................................................282

Manual Exposure Shooting ........................................................286

Shooting Still Photos ..................................................................293

Shooting Function Settings ...........................................................295

Setting the Movie Recording Size.................................................297

Setting the Sound Recording ........................................................300

Silent Control ................................................................................302

Setting the Time Code ..................................................................303

a

Shooting Time-lapse Movies ................................................306

Menu Function Settings ................................................................313

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Contents

9

Image Playback 319

x

Image Playback ..................................................................... 320

B

: Shooting Information Display ............................................ 322

x

Searching for Images Quickly ................................................ 327

H

Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display)..... 327

I

Jump through Images (Jump Display).................................. 328

u

Magnifying Images.................................................................. 330

X

Comparing Images (Two-Image Display)............................... 332

b

Rotating the Image.................................................................. 333

K

Protecting Images................................................................... 334

Setting Ratings ............................................................................. 337

Q

Quick Control for Playback ..................................................... 340

k

Enjoying Movies ..................................................................... 342

k

Playing Back Movies .............................................................. 344

X

Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ................................. 346

Slide Show (Auto Playback) ......................................................... 348

Viewing Images on a TV Set ........................................................ 351

a

Copying Images ...................................................................... 354

L

Erasing Images........................................................................ 358

Changing Image Playback Settings ............................................. 361

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness....................................... 361

Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ............................................... 362

10

Post-Processing Images 363

R

Processing RAW Images with the Camera .......................... 364

S

Resizing JPEG Images........................................................... 369

N

Cropping JPEG Images .......................................................... 371

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Contents

11

Sensor Cleaning 373

f

Automatic Sensor Cleaning...................................................374

Appending Dust Delete Data ........................................................375

Manual Sensor Cleaning...............................................................377

12

Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 379

Preparing to Print ..........................................................................380

w Printing ...................................................................................382

W

Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)..........................................389

W Direct Printing of Print-Ordered Images ..................................392

d

Transferring Images to a Computer........................................393

p

Specifying Images for a Photobook .........................................397

13

Customizing the Camera 399

Custom Functions .........................................................................400

Setting Custom Functions.............................................................402

C.Fn1: Exposure ........................................................................402

C.Fn2: Exposure ........................................................................408

C.Fn3: Others.............................................................................409

8

3: Custom Controls ..................................................................413

Custom Quick Control ..................................................................427

Registering My Menu ....................................................................432

w

: Registering Custom Shooting Modes.....................................437

15

Contents

14

Reference 441

B

Button Functions ................................................................ 442

Checking the Battery Information ................................................. 446

Using a Household Power Outlet ................................................. 450

H

Using Eye-Fi Cards................................................................. 451

System Map ................................................................................. 454

Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode ............. 456

Menu Settings .............................................................................. 460

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................. 471

Error Codes .................................................................................. 487

Specifications ............................................................................... 488

15

Downloading Images to Your Computer 517

Downloading Images to a Computer ............................................ 518

Software Overview ....................................................................... 520

Installing the Software .................................................................. 521

Software Instruction Manual......................................................... 522

Index............................................................................................. 523

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Index to Features

Power



Charging the battery



Battery level



p.40



p.48



Battery information check



p.446



Household power outlet



p.450



Auto power off



p.69

Card



Formatting



Recording function



Selecting card



Release shutter without card



p.67



p.146



p.148



p.44

Lens



Attaching



p.52

Basic Settings



Language



Date/Time/Zone



p.51



p.49



Beeper



p.69



Copyright information



p.201



Clear all camera settings



p.70

Viewfinder



Dioptric adjustment



Eyepiece cover



p.54



p.236



Grid display



Electronic level





p.74

p.76



Show/hide in viewfinder



p.77

LCD Monitor



Brightness adjustment



p.361



Electronic level



p.75



Help



p.78

AF



AF operation



p.86



AF area selection mode



p.90







Lens group



AF points lighting up in red



AI Servo AF characteristics



AF Custom Functions





AF point selection

AF point registration

AF Microadjustment

Focusing manually



p.93



p.418



p.100







p.132

p.109

p.118



p.134



p.141

Metering



Metering mode

Drive



Drive mode



Self-timer



Maximum burst

Recording Images



Recording function



Creating/Selecting a folder



File name



File numbering



p.212



p.142



p.144



p.153



p.146



p.194



p.196



p.199

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Index to Features

Image Quality



Image-recording quality



p.149



Crop/aspect ratio



p.154



ISO speed



Picture Style





p.158

p.164



White balance



p.174



Auto Lighting Optimizer



p.182



Noise reduction for high ISO speeds



p.183



Noise reduction for long exposures



p.185



p.187



Highlight tone priority



Lens aberration correction



Anti-flicker



Color space





p.191



p.188

p.193

Shooting



Shooting mode



HDR



Multiple exposures



Mirror lockup



Bulb timer



Interval timer





p.33

p.221



p.226



p.234



p.219



p.239



Depth-of-field preview



p.209



Remote control



p.237



Quick Control



p.61

Exposure



Exposure compensation



p.214



Exposure compensation with M+Auto ISO



p.211



AEB



AE lock



Safety shift





p.215

p.217



p.405

Flash



External Speedlite



Flash exposure compensation



p.244



p.244



FE lock



p.244



Flash function settings



p.247



Flash Custom Function settings



p.253

Live View Shooting



Live View shooting



AF method



Continuous AF



Focusing manually



Crop/aspect ratio



Silent LV shooting



p.255



p.268



p.264



p.275



p.262



p.266

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Index to Features

Movie Shooting



Movie shooting



AF method



p.279



p.268



Movie Servo AF



p.313



Movie recording quality



p.297



Sound recording



Time code



Time-lapse movie



Still photo shooting









p.300

p.303

p.306

p.293

Playback



Image review time



Single-image display



Shooting information



Index display



Image browsing

(Jump display)



Magnified view



Two-image display



Image rotation



Protect



Rating



Movie playback



Slide show



Viewing images on a

TV set



Copying



Erasing



Quick Control



p.70



p.320



p.322



p.327



p.328



p.330



p.332



p.333



p.334



p.337



p.344



p.348



p.351



p.354



p.358



p.340

Image Editing



RAW image processing



p.364



Resizing JPEGs



p.369



Cropping JPEGs



p.371

Printing and Transferring

Images



PictBridge



Print Order (DPOF)



Image transfer



Photobook Set-up



p.379



p.389



p.393



p.397

Customization



Custom Functions (C.Fn)



p.400



Custom Controls



p.413



Custom Quick Control



p.427



My Menu



p.432



Custom shooting mode



p.437

Sensor Cleaning and Dust

Reduction



Sensor cleaning



p.374



Append Dust Delete Data



p.375

Interface



Cable protector

Software



Overview



Installation



p.36



p.520



p.521

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Safety Precautions

The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precautions before using the product.

If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer from whom you purchased the product.

Warnings:

Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or serious injuries may result.



To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:

• Do not use any batteries, power sources, or accessories not specified in the

Instruction Manual. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery. Do not apply heat or solder to the battery. Do not expose the battery to fire or water. Do not subject the battery to strong physical shock.

• Do not insert the battery’s plus and minus ends incorrectly.

• Do not recharge the battery in temperatures outside the allowable charging

(working) temperature range. Also, do not exceed the recharging time indicated in the Instruction Manual.

• Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera, accessories, connecting cables, etc.



When disposing of a battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent a fire or an explosion.



If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted when recharging the battery, immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop recharging.

Otherwise, it may cause a fire, heat damage, or electrical shock.



If the battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. It may cause a fire, electrical shock or skin burn if you keep using it.



Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a physician immediately.



Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock.



Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns. Using a tripod is recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot places.



Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle. It may cause an accident.

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Safety Precautions



When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery and disconnect the power plug from the equipment before storing. This is to prevent electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, or corrosion.



Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or a fire.



If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts. There is a possibility of an electrical shock.



Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock.



Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens. Doing so may damage your vision.



Keep equipment out of the reach of children and infants, including when in use. Straps or cords may accidentally cause choking, electrical shock, or injury. Choking or injury may also occur if a child or infant accidentally swallows a camera part or accessory. If a child or infant swallows a part or accessory, consult a physician immediately.



Do not use or store the equipment in dusty or humid places. Likewise, store the battery with its protective cover attached to prevent short-circuit. This is to prevent a fire, excessive heat, electrical shock, or burn.



Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed.

Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane’s instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.



To prevent a fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:

• Always insert the power plug all the way in.

• Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.

• When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.

• Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord. Also do not twist or tie the cords.

• Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.

• Do not use a cord whose wire is broken or insulation is damaged.



Unplug the power plug periodically and clean off the dust around the power outlet with a dry cloth. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet, causing a fire.



Do not connect the battery directly to an electrical outlet or a car’s cigarette lighter outlet. The battery may leak, generate excessive heat or explode, causing a fire, burns or injuries.



A thorough explanation of how to use the product by an adult is required when the product is used by children. Supervise children while they are using the product.

Incorrect usage may result in electrical shock or injury.



Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera in the sun without the lens cap attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun’s rays and cause a fire.



Do not cover or wrap the product with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire.



Be careful not to get the camera wet. If you drop the product in the water or if water or metal get inside the product, promptly remove the battery. This is to prevent a fire and an electrical shock.



Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the product.

Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.

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Safety Precautions

Cautions:

Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury or property damage may result.



Do not use or store the product inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source.

The product may become hot and cause skin burns. Doing so may also cause battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or shorten the life of the product.



Do not carry the camera around when it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens.



Do not leave the product in a low-temperature environment for an extended period of time. The product will become cold and may cause injury when touched.



Do not fire the flash near the eyes. It may hurt the eyes.



Never play the provided CD-ROM in a drive that is not compatible with the CD-ROM.

If you use it in a music CD player, you may damage the speakers and other components. When using headphones, there is also a risk of injury to your ears from excessively loud volume.

22

Handling Precautions

Camera Care



This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock.



The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater.



To maximize the camera’s dust- and drip- resistance, keep the terminal cover, battery compartment cover, card slot cover, and all other covers firmly closed.



This camera is designed to be dust- and drip- resistant, in order to help prevent sand, dust, dirt, or water that falls on it unexpectedly from getting inside, but it is impossible to prevent dirt, dust, water, or salt from getting inside at all. As far as possible, do not allow dirt, dust, water, and salt to get on the camera.



If water gets on the camera, wipe it off with a dry and clean cloth. If dirt, dust, or salt gets on the camera, wipe it off with a clean, well-wrung wet cloth.



Using the camera in a location with large amounts of dirt or dust may cause a malfunction.



Cleaning the camera after use is recommended. Allowing dirt, dust, water, or salt to remain on the camera may cause a malfunction.



If you accidentally drop the camera into water or are concerned that moisture (water), dirt, dust, or salt may have gotten inside it, promptly consult the nearest Canon Service Center.



Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves, such as a large antenna. Strong magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.



Do not leave the camera in excessive heat, such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.



The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself.

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Handling Precautions



Do not block the mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause a malfunction.



Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest

Canon Service Center.



Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera misoperation.



If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room, condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.



If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and battery from the camera, and wait until condensation has evaporated before using the camera.



If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to check that the camera is still working.



Avoid storing the camera where there are chemicals that result in rust and corrosion such as in a chemical lab.



If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera checked by your nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.



If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a prolonged period, the camera may become hot. This is not a malfunction.



If there is a bright light source inside or outside the image area, ghosting may occur.

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Handling Precautions

LCD Panel and LCD Monitor



Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc. among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels.

Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.



If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.



The LCD monitor display may seem slow in low temperatures, or look black in high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature.

Cards

To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:



Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force, physical shock, or vibration.



Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything metallic.



Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.



Do not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic field, such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having static electricity.



Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.



Store the card in a case.



Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.

Lens

After detaching the lens from the camera, put down the lens with the rear end up and attach the rear lens cap to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.

Contacts

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Nomenclature

< m

> Flash exposure compensation/ISO speed

setting button (p.244/158)

<

U

> LCD panel illumination button

(p.59)

<

6

> Main Dial

(p.56)

Shutter button

(p.55)

Self-timer lamp

(p.144)

Remote control

sensor (p.237)

Grip

(Battery compartment)

DC coupler cord hole

(p.450)

Depth-of-field preview button

(p.209)

< o

> Drive mode selection/

AF operation/AF method selection button (p.142/86/268)

< n

> White balance selection/

Metering mode selection button (p.174/212)

<

B

> AF area selection/

Multi-function button (p.92/244)

Lens mount index (p.52)

Flash sync contacts

Hot shoe (p.244)

Mode Dial lock-release

button (p.56)

Mode Dial (p.33, 56)

Built-in microphone

(p.301)

Strap mount

(p.35)

Lens release

button (p.53)

Lens lock pin

Lens mount

Contacts (p.25)

Mirror (p.234, 377)

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Body cap (p.52)

<

B

> Info button

(p.60, 75, 78, 258,

289, 320, 442)

Power switch (p.47)

<

M

>

Menu button (p.64)

Terminal cover

LCD panel (p.29-30)

Eyecup (p.236)

Viewfinder eyepiece

Nomenclature

< p

>

AF start button

(p.55, 86, 257, 291)

<

A

> AE lock

button (p.217)

<

S

>

AF point selection button

(p.92-93)

<

Q

> Quick

Control

button (p.61)

<

5

> Quick

Control Dial (p.57)

Touch pad (p.58)

<

Y

> External microphone IN terminal (p.301)

Cable protector socket

<

0

> Setting button

(p.64)

< D

> HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.351)

<

D

> PC terminal (p.245)

< g

> Digital terminal (p.380, 393, 518)

Cable protector socket

<

F

> Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.237)

When connecting the interface cable to a digital terminal, you must use the

provided cable protector (p.36).

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Nomenclature

Dioptric adjustment knob (p.54)

< b

/

X

>

Creative Photo/

Comparative playback

(Two-image display)

button (p.164, 221,

226/332)

< c

>

Rating button

(p.336, 337)

< u

>

Index/Magnify/

Reduce button

(p.327/330)

< x

> Playback

button (p.320)

< V > Focal plane mark

<

A

/ k

> Live View shooting/

Movie shooting switch

(p.255/279)

<

0

> Start/Stop button

(p.256, 280)

<

9

> Multi-controller

(p.58)

Strap mount

(p.35)

Card slot

cover (p.43)

<

L

> Erase button

(p.358)

Speaker

Ambient light sensor

(p.361)

LCD monitor (p.64, 256,

280, 320, 361)

Tripod socket

Multi function lock switch (p.59)

SD card slot (p.43)

CF card slot (p.43)

CF card eject button (p.45)

Battery compartment cover release

lever (p.42)

Battery compartment

cover (p.42)

Access lamp (p.45)

Serial number

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Nomenclature

LCD Panel

Shutter speed

FE lock (

FEL

)

Remaining number of exposures for time-lapse movie

Busy (

buSY

)

Multi function lock warning (

L

)

No card warning (

Card

)

Error code (

Err

)

Cleaning image sensor (

CLn

)

White balance

(p.174)

Q

Auto: Ambience priority

Q

w

Auto: White priority

W

Daylight

E

Shade

R

Cloudy

Y

Tungsten light

U

White fluorescent light

I

Flash

O

Custom

P

Color temperature

< u

> White balance correction

(p.179)

< a

> Time-lapse movie shooting

(p.306)

<

O

> Exposure compensation

(p.214)

<

N

> Auto Lighting Optimizer

(p.182)

* The display will show only the settings currently applied.

Aperture

AF point selection

(

[ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF

)

AF point registration

(

[ ] HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP

)

Card warning (

Card 1/2

)

Card full warning (

FuLL 1/2

)

Possible shots

Self-timer countdown

Bulb exposure time

Card error warning (

Err

)

Error number

Remaining images to record

< g

> SD card indicator

<

J

> SD card selection icon

< f

> CF card indicator

<

J

> CF card selection icon

<

2

>Mirror lockup (p.234)

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Nomenclature

< w

> HDR shooting

(p.221)

<

P

> Multiple-exposure

shooting (p.226)

<

J

> Bulb timer shooting

(p.219)

<

H

> Interval timer

shooting (p.239)

< r

> GPS acquisition status

< y

>

Flash exposure compensation

(p.244)

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount

(p.214)

AEB range (p.215)

Flash exposure compensation

amount (p.244)

< i

> ISO speed

(p.158)

AF operation (p.86)

X

One-Shot AF

9

AI Focus AF

Z

AI Servo AF

4 L

Manual focus

Drive mode (p.142)

u

Single shooting o

High-speed continuous shooting i

Low-speed continuous shooting

B Silent single shooting

M

Silent continuous shooting

Q

Self-timer: 10 sec./ remote control k

Self-timer: 2 sec./ remote control

Metering mode (p.212)

q

Evaluative metering w

Partial metering r Spot metering e

Center-weighted average metering

Battery level (p.48)

<

0

> Monochrome

shooting (p.166)

< h

> AEB (p.215)

ISO speed (p.158)

<

A

> Highlight tone priority

(p.187)

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Viewfinder Information

Electronic level (p.75)

Spot metering circle (p.213)

Aspect ratio line (1:1)

Grid (p.74)

Area AF frame

(p.91, 97)

< > Battery

level (p.48)

White balance (p.174)

Drive mode (p.142)

AF operation (p.86)

Nomenclature

Focusing screen

<

S

> Single AF point

<

O

> Spot AF point

(p.95)

Crop area (1.6x)

Crop area (1.3x)

< z

> Warning symbol

(p.409)

Flicker detection

(p.191)

JPEG/RAW (p.149)

Metering mode (p.212)

* The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Nomenclature

<

A

> AE lock (p.217)

AEB in-progress

(p.215)

<

D

> Flash-ready

(p.244)

Improper FE lock warning

< d

> FE lock (p.244)

FEB in-progress (p.251)

< e

> High-speed sync (p.251)

< y

> Flash exposure

compensation (p.244)

Shutter speed (p.206)

FE lock (

FEL

)

Busy (

buSY

)

Multi function lock warning (

L

)

No card warning (

Card

)

Error code (

Err

)

Aperture (p.208)

< i

> ISO speed

(p.158)

< o

> Focus indicator

(p.80, 87)

< e

> AF status indicator

(p.80)

Maximum burst (p.153)

Number of remaining

multiple exposures (p.228)

ISO speed (p.158)

< A

> Highlight tone priority (p.187)

<

O

> Exposure compensation (p.214)

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount (p.214)

AEB range (p.215)

Flash exposure compensation (p.244)

AF point selection

(

[ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF

)

AF point registration

(

[ ] HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP

)

Card warning (

Card 1/2

)

Card full warning (

FuLL 1/2

)

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Nomenclature

Mode Dial

You can set the shooting mode. Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button).

F

: Bulb (p.218)

a

: Manual exposure (p.210)

f

: Aperture-priority AE (p.208)

s

: Shutter-priority AE (p.206)

d

: Program AE (p.204)

A

: Scene Intelligent Auto (p.80)

Custom shooting mode

You can register the shooting mode ( d

/ s

/ f

/ a

/

F

), AF operation, menu settings, etc., to w

, x

, y

Mode Dial positions

(p.437).

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Nomenclature

Battery Charger LC-E6

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 (p.40).

Power plug

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-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 configuration for the power outlet, if needed.

Battery Charger LC-E6E

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 (p.40).

Power cord

Charge lamp

Battery pack slot

Power cord socket

34

Nomenclature

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.236).

Eyepiece cover

35

Nomenclature

Using the Cable Protector

When connecting the camera to a computer, printer, Wireless File

Transmitter or GPS Receiver, use the provided interface cable or one

from Canon (shown in the System Map on page 454).

When connecting the interface cable, also use the provided cable protector. Using the cable protector prevents the cable from accidental disconnection and the terminal from getting damaged.

Using the Provided Interface Cable and a Genuine HDMI Cable

(sold separately)

1

2

3

Clamp

4

Cable protector

Provided interface cable

5

36

HDMI cable (sold separately)

Nomenclature

Using a Genuine Interface Cable (sold separately)

If you use a genuine interface cable (sold

separately, p.454), run the cable through the

clamp before attaching the clamp to the cable protector.

Clamp



Connecting interface cable without using the cable protector may damage the digital terminal.



Do not use a USB 2.0 cable equipped with a Micro-B plug. It may damage the camera’s digital terminal.



As shown in the lower-right illustration for step 4, check that the interface cable is securely attached to the digital terminal.

To connect the camera to a TV set, using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is recommended. Using the cable protector is recommended even when connecting an HDMI cable.

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MEMO

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