Canon EOS 5D Mark III User manual

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Customizing AF Functions*
AF5
During manual AF point selection, the selection can either stop at the
outer edge or it can move to the opposite AF point. This function works
in AF area selection modes other than 61-point automatic selection AF
and Zone AF. (It works in 61-point automatic selection AF only with AI
Servo AF.)
_o_: Stops at AF area edges
Convenient if you often use an AF point
along the edge.
_oot: Continuous
Instead of stopping at the outer edge, the
selected AF point continues to the
opposite side.
You can set whether or not to display the AF point(s) in the following
cases: 1. When selecting the AF point(s), 2. When the camera is ready
to shoot (before AF operation), 3. During AF operation, and 4. When
focus is achieved.
_: Selected (constant)
The selected AF point(s) is always
displayed.
I_!tl_www:All (constant)
All 61 AF points are always displayed.
_,_6: Selected (pre-AF, focused)
The selected AF point(s) is displayed for 1,2, and 4.
,_6 Selected (focused)
The selected AF point(s) is displayed for 1 and 4.
OFF: Disable display
For 2, 3, and 4, the selected AF point(s) will not be displayed.
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Customizing AF Functions*
If [$eJected (pre_AF, focused)] 0[ [selected (focused)] is setl the AF point
will net be displayed even when focus is achieved with AI Serve AF.
The AF points and grid in the viewfinder can be illuminated in red when
focus is achieved. AUTO: Auto
The AF points and grid are automatically
illuminated in red under low light.
ON: Enable
The AF points and grid are illuminated in
red regardless of the ambient light level.
OFF: Disable
The AF points and grid are not
illuminated in red.
The Settinghereis n0t applied t0the electronic ieve dsplay (p159)in the
Viewfinder.
When Y0upress the <r:iq> buttonl the AF pointsandgrid Willbe illuminated
!nred rega[dless 0fthis setting.
You can make fine adjustments for the AF's point of focus. For details,
see "Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of Focus" on page 104.
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Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of Focus_ _
Fine adjustment of the AF's point of focus is possible for viewfinder
shooting and Live View shooting in the Quick mode. This is called "AF
Microadjustment'. Before making the adjustment, read "Notes for AF
Microadjustment" on page 109.
O Normally, this adjustment is not required. Do this adjustment
only if necessary. Note that doing this adjustment may prevent
correct focusing from being achieved.
Adjust All bySameAmOunt
Set the adjustment manually by adjusting, shooting, and checking the
result. Repeat this until the desired adjustment is made. During AF,
regardless of the lens used, the point of focus will always be shifted by
the adjustment amount.
_Select [AF Microadjustment].
_ Under the [AFS] tab, select [AF
Microadjustment], then press <8>.
Select [All by same amount].
_ Turn the <0> dial to select [All by
same amount].
,_,/_Press the <INFO.>button.
_y,,The JAil by same amount] screen
wiii appear.
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Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of Focus *
_Make the adjustment.
® Turn the <0> dial to make the
adjustment. The adjustable range is
_+20steps.
® Setting it toward "-:'_" will shift the
point of focus in front of the standard
point of focus.
® Setting it toward "+:_" will shift the
point of focus to the rear of the
standard point of focus.
® After making the adjustment, press
<_'_ >.
® Turn the <0> dial to select [All by
same amount], then press <8>.
The menu will reappear.
5Check the result of the
adjustment.
® Take a picture and play back the
image (p.244) to check the
adjustment result.
® When the resulting picture is focused
in front of the targeted point, adjust
toward the "+:_" side. When the
resulting picture isfocused behind the
targeted point, adjust toward the "-
:'_" side.
_ If necessary, do the adjustment
again.
0 if [Ail bY same amount] iS seiectedi AE adjustment will nOt be pOssible for
the wide:ang!e and telephoto ends of zoom lenses,
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Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of Focus'*
Adjust by Lens
You can make the adjustment for each lens and register the adjustment
in the camera. You can register the adjustment for up to 40 lenses.
When you autofocus with a lens whose adjustment has been registered,
the point of focus will always be shifted by the adjustment amount.
Set the adjustment manually by adjusting, shooting, and checking the
result. Repeat this until the desired adjustment is made. If you use a
zoom lens, make the adjustment for the wide-angle (W) and telephoto
(T) ends.
¢_ Select [Adjust by lens].
_ Turn the <0> dial to select [Adjust
by lens].
*} Press the <INFO.>button.
_y,,The [Adjust by lens] screen will
appear.
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3Check and change the lens
information.
Check the lens information.
® Press the <INFO.> button.
_y,,Thescreenwillshowthelensnameanda 10-
digitserialnumber.Whentheserialnumberis
displayed,select[OK] andgoto step4.
®_Ifthe lens'serial numbercannotbe
confirmed,"0000000000"will bedisplayed.
Enterthenumberas indicatedbelow. See
thenext page about theasterisk.....
displayedinfront ofthe lensserialnumber.

Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of Focus "_
Enter the serial number.
® Turn the <C_> dial to select the digit,
then press <8> to display <,_>.
® Turn the <0> dial to enter the
number, then press <8>.
® After entering all the digits, turn the
<0> dial to select [OK], then press
<8 >.
About the Lens Serial Number
®in step 3, if ..... appears in front of the 10-digit lens serial
number, you cannot register several copies of the same lens
model. Even if you enter the serial number, ..... will remain
displayed.
® The lens serial number on the lens may differ from the serial
number displayed on the screen in step 3. This is not a defect.
® If the lens serial number includes letters, enter only the numbers in
step 3.
® The location of the serial number differs depending on the lens.
® Some lenses may not have a serial number inscribed. To register a
lens that has no serial number inscribed, enter any serial number in
step 3.
® if [Adjust by lens] is Selecied and an Extender is USed, the adjustment
wi!l be registered for the !ens and Extender combination ,
®_ !f 4-0 lenses have already been registered, a message will appear. After
YOu selec t a !ens whose registratio n!s to be erase d (overwritten), YOU
can register another !ens_
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Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of Focus *
Single focal length lens
Zoom lens
_,_ Make the adjustment.
® For azoom lens, turn the <0> dial and
select the wide-angle (W) or telephoto (T)
end.Pressing <__> will turn offthe purple
frame and make the adjustment possible.
® Turn the <0> dial to adjust as
desired, then press <8>. The
adjustable range is _+20steps.
® Setting it toward "-:t"" will shift the
point of focus in front of the standard
point of focus.
® Setting it toward "+:_" will shift the
point of focus to the rear of the
standard point of focus.
® For a zoom lens, repeat step 4 and
adjust it for the wide-angle (W) and
telephoto (T) ends.
® After completing the adjustment,
press the <MENU>button to return to
the screen in step 1.
® Turnthe<0 >dialtoselect[Adjust by lens],
thenpress<8>. Themenuwiltreappear.
5Check the result of the adjustment.
® Take a picture and play back the image
(p.244) to check the adjustment result.
® Whentheresultingpictureisfocusedinfrontof
thetargetedpoint,adjusttowardthe"+:_" side.
Whentheresultingpictureisfocusedbehindthe
targetedpoint,adjusttowardthe"-:_," side=
® If necessary, do the adjustment again.
[] WhenShootingWiththeintermediaterange(foca!length)ofaz0Qrn!ens,theAFspointdfocusiscorrected
re_ati_etQt_ adjustmentsmadef_rt_ewide:angieandteiep_t_ends.Evenif_n_ythewide:ang_e_r
telephotoandhasbeanadjusted,acorrectbnwi!!bemadeaut0matica!!yforthein!e[mediaterange,
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Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of Focus*
Clearing All AF IVlicroadjustments
When [[] Clear all] appears at the bottom of the screen, pressing the
<@> button wi[[ clear a[[ the adjustments made for JAil by same
amount] and [Adjust by lens].
Notes for AF Microadjustment
I_ The AF's point of focus will vary slightly depending on the subject
conditions, brightness, zoom position, and other shooting conditions.
Therefore. even if you perform AF Microadjustment. focus may still not
De achieved at the suitable position.
The adjustments will be retained even if you clear all the camera settings
(p.56). However. the setting itself will be [Disable ].
It Jsbest to make the adjustment at the actual location where you will
shoot. This will make the adjustment more precise.
Using a tripod when making the adjustment is recommended.
For checking the adjustment result, shooting at the d k image-recording
quality is recommended.
The adjustment amount of one step varies depending on the maximum
aperture of the lens. Keep adjusting, shooting, and checking the focus
repeatedly to adjust the AF's point of focus.
AF adjustment is not possible for the Live mode and _ Live mode
(contrast AF)
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When Autofocus Fails
Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder's focus confirmation light
<O> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:
Subjects difficult to focus
® Very low-contrast subjects
(Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.)
® Subjects in very low light
® Extremely backlit or reflective subjects
(Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc.)
® Near and far subjects covered by an AF point
(Example: Animal in a cage, etc.)
® Repetitive patterns
(Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc.)
In such cases, do either of the following:
(1) With One-Shot AF, focus on an object at the same distance as the
subject and lock the focus before recomposing (p.67).
(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> and focus manually (p.111).
[] For €onditions Whe[e AF Can fail t0 achieye focus With [Live mode]t[_ Live
model during Live View shooting Isee page 211
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When Autofocus Fails
MF: Manual Focusing
Focusing ring
t NI
2
Set the lens focus mode switch to
<MF>.
_y,,<lVl FOCUS> will be displayed on the
LCD panel.
Focus the subject.
_ Focus by turning the lens focusing
ring until the subject looks sharp in
the viewfinder.
® When You press ihe Shutter button halfway while focusing manua!!y: the
focus confirmation light <O> wi!! light UPwhen focus is achieved.
® With 61-po nt automatic selectionl when the center AF point achieves
fOCUS,the focus confirmation light <0> will light UP-
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Selecting the Drive Mode __:::_
Single and continuous drive modes are provided.
_ Press the <AF'DRIVE>button. (_6)
_elect the drive mode.
_ While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <0> dial.
F-I : Single shooting
When you press the shutter button completely, only one shot will
be taken.
_a: High-speed continuous shooting (Max. approx. 6 shots/sec.)
: Low-speed continuous shooting (Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.)
While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will be
taken continuously.
E3s : Silent single shooting
The shooting sound for single shooting is quieter than <r==l>.
.oj_s: Silent continuous shooting (Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.)
The shooting sound for continuous shooting is quieter than <l:_ >.
_® : 10-sec. self=timerlRemote control
®2: 2-sec. self-timer/Remote control
For self-timer shooting, see the next page. For remote control
shooting, see page 186.
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Using the Self-timer
UIf <r-is> or <l:_s> is set the time lag from when you press the shutter
button completely until the picture is taken v illbe longer than normal.
Whenthe batterylevelis low.the continuousshootingspeed maybecomeslightlyslower.
C:_H: The maximum continuous shooting speed of approx. 6 shots/sec.
is attained under the following conditions*: At 1/500 sec. or faster shutter
speed, and at the maximum aperture (vades depending on the lens). The
continuous shooting speed may be slower depending on the shutter
speed, aperture, subject conditions, brightness, lens type, flash use, etc.
-."v'iththe AF modeset to C_e-ShotAF andthe Image Stabilizerturned off when
using thefollowing lenses: EF300mm fl4L IS USM.EF28-135mmf/3.5-5.S IS USM
EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM. EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM.
Using the Self=timer
Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture.
Press the <AF •DRIVE>button. (¢6)
LSelect the self-timer.
_ While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <O> dial to select the self-timer.
_® : 10-sec. self-timer
_®2 : 2-sec. self-timer
Take the picture.
®_Lookthroughtheviewfinder,focusthesubject,
thenpresstheshutterbuttoncompletely.
_h,,Youcanchecktheself-timeroperationwiththe
self-timerlamp,beeper,andcountdowndisplay
(inseconds)onthe LCDpanel.
_y,,Two seconds before the picture is
taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on
and the beeper will sound faster.
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Using the Self-timer
If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button.
attach the eyepiece cover (p.185). If stray light enters the viewfinder when
the 0icture is taken, it may throw off tne exposure.
[] The <_._2 > enables you to shoot while not touching the camera
mounted on a tripod. This prevents camera shake while you shoot still
lifes or bulb exposures.
r_,After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image (p.244_ to check
focus and exposure is recommended.
When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.67 •on
an object at about the same distance as where you will stand.
To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the < AF" DRIVE> button.
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image Settings
This chapter explains image-related function settings:
Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white
balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, lens peripheral
illumination correction, chromatic aberration correction,
and other functions.
_ A # icon at the upper right of a page title indicates that the
function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to <P/Tv/
Av/M/B>.
*The function cannot be used in the <____>mode.

SelectingtheCardfor Recordingand Playback _
if either a CF card or SD card is already inserted, you can start
shooting. When only one card is inserted, the procedures
described on pages 116 to 118 are not necessary.
If you insert both a CF card and SD card, you can select the recording
method and select which card to use for recording and playing back
images.
Recording Method with Two Cards inserted
Select [Record func+card/folder
sel.].
_ Under the [_'1] tab, select [Record
func+card/folder sel.], then press
<8 > .
%Select [Record func.].
_ Turnthe <0> dial to select [Record
func.], then press<8>.
Select the recording method.
_ Turn the <0> dial to select the
recording method, then press <8>.
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Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback
®_Standard
images will be recorded to the card selected with [Record/play].
_ Auto switch card
Same as with the [Standard] setting, but if the card becomes full,
the camera will automatically switch to the other card to record
images. When the camera switches to the other card, a new folder
will be created automatically.
®_Rec. separately
You can set the image-recording quality for each card (p.119). Each
image is recorded to both the CF and SD cards at the image-
recording quality you have set. You can freely set the image-
recording quality to AIL and _, $3 and M _, etc.
®_Rec. to multiple
Each image is recorded to both the CF and SD cards simultaneously
at the same image size. You can also select RAW+JPEG.
_[_ When [Rec. separately] is set, the maximum burst wil! decrease greatly
(p.121).
When [Rec. separately] or [Rec. to multiple] is set. the image will be
recorded under the same file number to both the CF and SD cards. Also. the
LCD panel wil! display the number of possible shots of the card having the
lower number. If one of the cards becomes full. [Card* full] will be displayed
and shooting will be disabled. If this happens, either replace the card or se[
the recording method to [Standard] or [Auto switch card] and select the
card with space remaining to continue shooting.
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Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback
selecting the CF or SD Card for Recording and Playback
If [Record func.] is set to [Standard] or [Auto switch card], select the
card for recording and playing images.
If [Record func.] is set to [Rec. separately] or [Rec. to multiple],
select the card for playing images.
If [Standard] or [Auto switch card] is set:
Select [Record/play].
_ Turn the <0> dial to select [Record/
play], then press <__>.
_ : Record images to and play
images back from the CF card.
[_ : Record images to and play
images back from the SD card.
_ Turn the <0 > dial to select the card,
then press <__>.
If [Rec. separately] or [Rec. to multiple] is set:
Select [Playback].
_ Turn the <0> dial to select
[Playback], then press <__>.
_ : Play back the CF card's images.
[_ : Play back the SD card's
images.
_ Turn the <0 > dial to select the card,
then press <8>.
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Setting the Image-Recording Quality _
You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are eight
JPEG image-recording quality settings: t L, • L, d M, _ M, J $1,
$1, $2, $3. There are three RAW image quality settings: I?_ti, M 1]_,
SI?_ti (p.122).
Select [Image quality].
® Under the [11_1] tab, select [image
quality], then press <8>.
With [Standard /Auto *_,
switch card /Rec. to
multiple] set:
With [Rec. separately]
set:
Select the image=recording
quality.
® To select a RAW setting, turn the
<_> dial. To select a JPEG setting,
turn the <O> dial.
® On the upper right, the "**M
(megapixels) .... x ...... number
indicates the recorded pixel count,
and [***] is the number of possible
shots (displayed up to 9999).
® Press <8> to set it.
® Under [_'1: Record func+card/
folder sel.], if [Record func.] is set to
[Rec. separately], turn the <O> dial
to select <_> or <l_>, then press
<8 >.
On the screen that appears, turn the
<O> dial to select the image-
recording quality, then press <8>.
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Setting the Image-Recording Quality
image-recording Quality Setting Examples
JLonly _ only
[] ® If[-] is Set foi both RAW and JPEG, _L wi!l be Set,
® The number of possible shots will be displayed up to 1999 on the LCD
panel.
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