Canon EOS-1D C User manual

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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
●The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual.
●This manual is for the EOS-1D X installed with firmware version
1.1.0 or later.
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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.404, 405) 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 117
Exposure Control 167
Flash Photography 193
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 203
Shooting Movies 223
Image Playback 249
Post-Processing Images 289
Sensor Cleaning 297
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
303
Customizing the Camera 321
Reference 357
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) ...................83
Customizing AF Functions ..............................................................92
Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus (AF Microadjustment) ....104
When Autofocus Fails ...................................................................110
MF: Manual Focusing................................................................. 111
R: Selecting the Drive Mode................................................... 112
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 .........................................................128
Selecting a Picture Style ...............................................................133
Customizing a Picture Style ..........................................................136
Registering a Picture Style............................................................139
B: Setting the White Balance.................................................... 141
OCustom White Balance...........................................................142
PSetting the Color Temperature...............................................147
uWhite Balance Correction ........................................................ 148
Correcting the Brightness and Contrast Automatically (Auto Lighting Optimizer) ..150
Noise Reduction Settings..............................................................151
Highlight Tone Priority...................................................................154
Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction ...155
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Creating and Selecting a Folder................................................... 158
Changing the File Name............................................................... 160
File Numbering Methods .............................................................. 162
Setting Copyright Information....................................................... 164
Setting the Color Space ............................................................... 166
Exposure Control 167
d: Program AE............................................................................. 168
s: Shutter-Priority AE ................................................................ 171
f: Aperture-Priority AE ............................................................. 173
Depth of Field Preview............................................................... 174
a: Manual Exposure ................................................................... 175
qSelecting the Metering Mode.................................................. 177
OSetting Exposure Compensation............................................. 179
hAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)........................................... 180
AAE Lock................................................................................... 181
Bulb Exposures ............................................................................ 182
PMultiple Exposures ................................................................. 184
2Mirror Lockup ........................................................................ 191
Flash Photography 193
DFlash Photography ................................................................... 194
Setting the Flash .......................................................................... 197
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 203
APreparing for Live View Shooting........................................... 204
AShooting with the LCD Monitor .............................................. 205
Shooting Function Settings .......................................................... 209
Menu Function Settings................................................................ 210
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Using AF to Focus ........................................................................213
Focusing Manually ........................................................................220
Shooting Movies 223
kPreparing to Shoot Movies .....................................................224
kShooting Movies .....................................................................225
Autoexposure Shooting..............................................................225
Shutter-priority AE......................................................................226
Aperture-priority AE....................................................................227
Manual Exposure Shooting ........................................................ 229
Shooting Still Photos ..................................................................234
Shooting Function Settings ...........................................................236
Setting the Movie-Recording Size.................................................237
Setting the Sound Recording ........................................................240
Silent Control ................................................................................ 242
Setting the Time Code ..................................................................243
Menu Function Settings ................................................................245
Image Playback 249
xImage Playback ......................................................................250
B: Shooting Information Display ..............................................252
HISearching for Images Quickly.............................................255
uMagnified View ........................................................................257
bRotating the Image ..................................................................259
Setting Ratings..............................................................................260
QQuick Control During Playback ...............................................262
kEnjoying Movies......................................................................264
kPlaying Movies........................................................................266
XEditing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes ............................... 268
Slide Show (Auto Playback).......................................................... 270
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Viewing the Images on TV ........................................................... 273
JProtecting Images................................................................... 277
KRecording and Playing Voice Memos ..................................... 279
aCopying Images ...................................................................... 281
LErasing Images........................................................................ 284
Changing Image Playback Settings ............................................. 286
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness....................................... 286
Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ............................................... 287
Post-Processing Images 289
RProcessing RAW Images with the Camera .......................... 290
SResize..................................................................................... 295
Sensor Cleaning 297
fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning .................................................. 298
Appending Dust Delete Data........................................................ 299
Manual Sensor Cleaning .............................................................. 301
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 303
Preparing to Print ......................................................................... 304
wPrinting.................................................................................... 306
Trimming the Image....................................................................311
WDigital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 313
WDirect Printing with DPOF....................................................... 316
dTransferring Images to a Personal Computer........................ 317
Customizing the Camera 321
Custom Functions ........................................................................ 322
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Custom Function Settings............................................................. 324
C.Fn1: Exposure ........................................................................324
C.Fn2: Exposure ........................................................................327
C.Fn3: Drive ...............................................................................330
C.Fn4: Disp./Operation ..............................................................331
C.Fn5: Operation........................................................................333
C.Fn6: Others.............................................................................335
85: Custom Controls ..................................................................337
Registering My Menu ....................................................................350
Saving and Loading Camera Settings ..........................................351
w: Registering Custom Shooting Modes ......................................354
Reference 357
Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode ..............358
System Map ..................................................................................360
BButton Functions ..................................................................362
Checking the Battery Information..................................................364
Using a Household Power Outlet..................................................365
Replacing the Date/Time Battery ..................................................366
Menu Settings ...............................................................................367
Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................376
System Status Display ..................................................................389
Error Codes................................................................................... 392
Specifications................................................................................ 393
Safety Warnings............................................................................404
Software Start Guide 409
Software Start Guide..................................................................... 410
Index .............................................................................................413
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Power
Charging the battery Îp.30
Battery check Îp.39
Battery information check Îp.364
Power outlet Îp.365
Auto power off Îp.57
Card
Format Îp.55
Select card Îp.118
Release shutter without card Îp.36
Lens
Attaching/Detaching Îp.43
Basic Settings
Language Îp.42
Date/Time/Zone Îp.40
Beeper Îp.368
Copyright information Îp.164
Clear all camera settings Îp.58
Viewfinder
Dioptric adjustment Îp.45
Eyepiece shutter Îp.183
Grid display Îp.61
Electronic level Îp.61
Focusing Screen Îp.331
LCD monitor
Brightness adjustment Îp.286
Electronic level Îp.62
Feature guide Îp.63
AF
AF mode Îp.66
AF area selection mode Îp.69
AF point selection Îp.71
AI Servo AF characteristics Îp.83
Auto AF point selection:
EOS iTR AF Îp.96
AF Custom Functions Îp.92
AF Microadjustment Îp.104
Manual focusing Îp.111
Metering
Metering mode Îp.177
Multi-spot metering Îp.178
Drive
Drive mode Îp.112
Self-timer Îp.114
Maximum burst Îp.126
Recording Images
Record func. Îp.118
Create/select a folder Îp.158
File name Îp.160
File numbering Îp.162
Image Quality
Image size Îp.121
JPEG quality (Compression rate) Îp.127
ISO speed Îp.128
Picture Style Îp.133
White balance Îp.141
Auto Lighting Optimizer Îp.150
Noise reduction for high ISO speeds Îp.151
Noise reduction for long exposures Îp.152
Highlight tone priority Îp.154
Peripheral illumination correction Îp.155
Chromatic aberration correction Îp.156
Color space Îp.166
Index to Features
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Index to Features
Shooting
Shooting mode Îp.24
Multiple exposures Îp.184
Mirror lockup Îp.191
Depth-of-field preview Îp.174
Remote Switch Îp.183
Quick Control Îp.51
Exposure Adjustment
Exposure compensation Îp.179
AEB Îp.180
AE lock Îp.181
Safety shift Îp.326
Flash
External flash Îp.193
External flash function
settings Îp.197
External Speedlite
Custom Functions Îp.202
Live View shooting
Live View shooting Îp.203
Focusing Îp.213
Movie Shooting
Movie shooting Îp.223
Movie recording size Îp.237
Sound recording Îp.240
Time code Îp.243
Still photo shooting Îp.234
Playback
Image review time Îp.57
Single-image display Îp.250
Shooting information display Îp.252
Index display Îp.255
Image browsing (Jump display) Îp.256
Magnified view Îp.257
Image rotate Îp.259
Rating Îp.260
Movie playback Îp.266
Slide show Îp.270
Viewing images on TV Îp.273
Protect Îp.277
Voice memo Îp.279
Copying Îp.281
Erase Îp.284
Image Editing
RAW image processing Îp.290
Resize Îp.295
Printing and Transferring Images
PictBridge Îp.304
Print Order (DPOF) Îp.313
Image transfer Îp.317
Wired LAN
Wired LAN ÎSeparate booklet
Customization
Custom Functions (C.Fn) Îp.322
Custom Controls Îp.337
My Menu Îp.350
Saving camera settings Îp.351
Custom shooting mode Îp.354
Sensor Cleaning and Dust Reduction
Sensor cleaning Îp.298
Append Dust Delete Data Îp.299
Error and Caution Messages
System status display Îp.389
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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. If you
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
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.
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 the 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 corrosive chemicals such as a
darkroom or 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 coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon
dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
Handling Precautions
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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
among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black
or red, etc., 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.
In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or it
may look black. 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 store or use the card near anything having 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, attach the lens
caps and put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Cautions During Prolonged Use
If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a
prolonged period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a
malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin
burns.
Contacts
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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery (p.34).
To charge the battery, see page 30.
2Insert a card (p.35).
Two cards can be inserted.
3Attach the lens (p.43).
Align it with the red dot.
4Set the lens focus mode switch
to <f> (p.43).
5Set the power switch to <1>
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Quick Start Guide
6Set the shooting mode to <d>
(p.168).
Press the <W> button.
Look at the top LCD panel and turn
the <6/5> dial to select <d>.
7Focus the subject (p.46).
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus the
subject.
8Take the picture (p.46).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
9Review the picture (p.57).
The captured image will be
displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD
monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.250).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.203).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.250).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.284).
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Nomenclature
Self-timer lamp (p.114)
Contacts (p.15)
Lens mount
Lens lock pin
Grip
Vertical-grip Main Dial
(p.49, 47)
Vertical-grip Multi-function
button 2 (p.49, 339)
Vertical-grip shutter button
(p.49, 46)
Depth-of-field preview button
(p.174)
Vertical-grip depth-of-field
preview button (p.174)
Lens release
button (p.44)
Lens mount index (p.43) Mirror (p.191, 301)
Movie microphone
(p.240)
Hand strap mount (p.360)
Body number
Tripod socket
<B> Vertical-grip AF area
selection mode/Multi-function/
Multi-spot metering button
(p.49, 70/194/178)
Vertical-grip on/off
switch (p.49)
Shutter button (p.46)
Multi-function button 2 (p.339)
Body cap (p.43)
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Nomenclature
Flash-sync contacts
Hot shoe
<6> Main Dial
(p.47)
<O> Exposure compensation
/
Aperture button (p.179/175)
<B> White balance selection
button (p.141)
<U> LCD panel illumination
button (p.50)
<i> ISO speed
setting button (p.128)
Strap mount
(p.29)
Power/Multi function lock
switch (p.38/50)
Touch pad (p.48)
<5> Quick
Control Dial
(p.48)
<9>
Multi-controller
(p.49)
<9> Vertical-grip
Multi-controller (p.49)
<p> Vertical-grip AF start button
(p.46, 49, 67, 68, 206, 232)
<S> Vertical-grip
AF point selection button
(p.49, 70, 71)
<A> Vertical-grip
AE lock button
(p.49, 181)
<0> Setting
button (p.53)
Eyecup
(p.45)
LCD monitor
(p.286)
<Q> Quick Control button
(p.51)
<B> AF area selection
mode/Multi-function/
Multi-spot metering button
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Nomenclature
<Q> Metering mode
selection/Flash exposure
compensation button
(p.177/194)
<W> Shooting
mode selection button
(p.168, 205, 225, 226)
<
o >
AF mode selection/
Drive mode selection
button (p.66/112)
<h> AEB setting
button (p.180)
Battery release
handle (p.34, 365)
Battery (p.30, 34)
Speaker (p.266, 280)
<V> Focal plane mark Top LCD panel (p.24, 25)
<A> Live View shooting/
Movie shooting button
(p.204/224)
<p>
AF start button
(p.46, 67, 68, 206, 232)
<A> AE lock
button (p.181)
<S> AF point
selection button
(p.70, 71)
Eyepiece
shutter lever
(p.183)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.45)
System
extension
mounting hole
Battery compartment
cap (p.34)
Rear LCD panel (p.26)
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