Canon EOC-1DX User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual.
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The EOS-1D X is the top-of-the-line EOS DIGITAL high-performance
digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a full-frame (approx. 36 x 24
mm) CMOS sensor with approx. 18.1 effective megapixels, Dual DIGIC
5+, normal ISO speed range of ISO 100 - 51200, approx. 100%
viewfinder coverage, high-precision and high-speed 61-point AF,
approx. 12 fps high-speed continuous shooting, RGB metering sensor,
3.2-inch LCD monitor, Live View shooting, and Full High-Definition (Full
HD) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation, provides
many features for demanding shots, is highly reliable even in harsh
environments, and is compatible with a wide range of accessories that
expand shooting possibilities.
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.400, 401) 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
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.
CF Card
In this manual, “card” refers to a CF card. The CF card (for recording
images) is not included. 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.
* Attach Eyecup Eg to the viewfinder eyepiece.
* Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E4N
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E4N
(with protective covers)
Interface Cable
IFC-200U
Stereo AV Cable
AVC-DC400ST
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk
(Software)
Software Instruction
Manuals
(1) Camera Instruction Manual (this booklet)
(2) Wired LAN Instruction Manual
(3) Pocket Guide
Camera
(with body cap and
battery compartment cap)
(1) (3)
Wide Strap L7
Eyecup Eg
Cable Protector
(2)
Wired LAN
To set up a wired LAN using the Ethernet RJ-45 terminal (p.21), refer to the
separate “Wired LAN Instruction Manual.”
Software Instruction Manuals
The Software Instruction Manuals are included on the CD-ROM as
PDF files. See page 409 for instructions to look up information in the
Software Instruction Manuals.
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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.
(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
is already set to <1> (p.38).
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
EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens as an example.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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Chapters
Introduction 2
Getting Started 29
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 65
Image Settings 113
Exposure Control 163
Flash Photography 189
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 199
Shooting Movies 219
Image Playback 245
Post-Processing Images 285
Sensor Cleaning 293
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
299
Customizing the Camera 317
Reference 353
Software Start Guide 409
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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 29
Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 30
Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 34
Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 35
Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 38
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone .................................................. 40
Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 42
Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 43
Basic Operation.............................................................................. 45
QQuick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 51
3Menu Operations.................................................................. 53
Before You Start............................................................................. 55
Formatting the Card..................................................................... 55
Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off ................................. 57
Setting the Image Review Time................................................... 57
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ............................. 58
Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level........................................ 61
Feature Guide............................................................................ 63
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Setting the AF and Drive Modes 65
2: Selecting the AF Mode............................................................66
SSelecting the AF Area...............................................................69
AF Area Selection Modes ...............................................................72
About the AF Sensor.......................................................................75
Lenses and Usable AF Points.........................................................76
Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) ...................82
Customizing AF Functions ..............................................................91
Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus (AF Microadjustment) ....102
When Autofocus Fails ...................................................................108
MF: Manual Focusing.................................................................109
R: Selecting the Drive Mode...................................................110
jUsing the Self-timer .................................................................112
Image Settings 113
Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback ...........................114
Setting the Image-Recording Quality ............................................117
i: Setting the ISO Speed .........................................................124
Selecting a Picture Style ...............................................................129
Customizing a Picture Style ..........................................................132
Registering a Picture Style............................................................ 135
B: Setting the White Balance....................................................137
OCustom White Balance...........................................................138
PSetting the Color Temperature...............................................143
uWhite Balance Correction ........................................................144
Correcting the Brightness and Contrast Automatically (Auto Lighting Optimizer) ..146
Noise Reduction Settings..............................................................147
Highlight Tone Priority................................................................... 150
Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction ...151
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Creating and Selecting a Folder................................................... 154
Changing the File Name............................................................... 156
File Numbering Methods .............................................................. 158
Setting Copyright Information....................................................... 160
Setting the Color Space ............................................................... 162
Exposure Control 163
d: Program AE............................................................................. 164
s: Shutter-Priority AE ................................................................ 167
f: Aperture-Priority AE ............................................................. 169
Depth of Field Preview............................................................... 170
a: Manual Exposure ................................................................... 171
qSelecting the Metering Mode.................................................. 173
OSetting Exposure Compensation............................................. 175
hAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)........................................... 176
AAE Lock................................................................................... 177
Bulb Exposures ............................................................................ 178
PMultiple Exposures ................................................................. 180
2Mirror Lockup ........................................................................ 187
Flash Photography 189
DFlash Photography ................................................................... 190
Setting the Flash .......................................................................... 193
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 199
APreparing for Live View Shooting........................................... 200
AShooting with the LCD Monitor .............................................. 201
Shooting Function Settings .......................................................... 205
Menu Function Settings................................................................ 206
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Using AF to Focus ........................................................................209
Focusing Manually ........................................................................216
Shooting Movies 219
kPreparing to Shoot Movies .....................................................220
kShooting Movies .....................................................................221
Autoexposure Shooting..............................................................221
Shutter-priority AE......................................................................222
Aperture-priority AE....................................................................223
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 ................................................................241
Image Playback 245
xImage Playback ......................................................................246
B: Shooting Information Display ..............................................248
HISearching for Images Quickly.............................................251
uMagnified View ........................................................................253
bRotating the Image ..................................................................255
Setting Ratings.............................................................................. 256
QQuick Control During Playback ...............................................258
kEnjoying Movies......................................................................260
kPlaying Movies........................................................................262
XEditing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes ...............................264
Slide Show (Auto Playback)..........................................................266
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Viewing the Images on TV ........................................................... 269
JProtecting Images................................................................... 273
KRecording and Playing Voice Memos ..................................... 275
aCopying Images ...................................................................... 277
LErasing Images........................................................................ 280
Changing Image Playback Settings ............................................. 282
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness....................................... 282
Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ............................................... 283
Post-Processing Images 285
RProcessing RAW Images with the Camera .......................... 286
SResize..................................................................................... 291
Sensor Cleaning 293
fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning .................................................. 294
Appending Dust Delete Data........................................................ 295
Manual Sensor Cleaning .............................................................. 297
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 299
Preparing to Print ......................................................................... 300
wPrinting.................................................................................... 302
Trimming the Image................................................................... 307
WDigital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 309
WDirect Printing with DPOF....................................................... 312
dTransferring Images to a Personal Computer........................ 313
Customizing the Camera 317
Custom Functions ........................................................................ 318
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