Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III User Manual

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10Safety WarningsFollow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage.Preventing Serious Injury or Dea

100By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successiv

101Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure

102When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This

103Bulb ExposuresIf your eye is not looking at the viewfinder, stray light entering the eyepiece can adversely affect the exposure. To prevent this, s

104Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations can also help when you us

105An EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography as easy as normal shooting without flash. You can easily do the flash operations b

106Flash Photography3 Flash Function Settings and Flash Custom FunctionsWhen an EX-series Speedlite (such as the 580EX II) controllable by the camera

107Flash PhotographyMetered Manual Flash ExposureThis is for close-up flash photography when you want to set the flash level manually. Use an 18% gray

108Flash Photography With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set in the TTL or A-TTL autoflash mode, the flash can be fired at full output only. Set th

1095Live View ShootingYou can shoot while viewing a real-time image on the camera’s LCD monitor or on a personal computer screen. This is called “Live

11• If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of elect

110Instead of looking through the viewfinder, you can look at a real-time image on the camera’s LCD monitor while shooting. You can also magnify the r

111Live View ShootingWith the camera ready to shoot, press <0>.X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor in real-time with 100% field

112Live View Shooting1Move the focusing frame to the position where you want to focus. Use <9> to select the focusing frame in full view. If you

113Live View Shooting1Check the composition. Press the <u> to check the image composition in full view.2Check the display.3Take the picture. P

114Live View Shooting Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change. About the Information DisplayFocusing frameHistog

115 6Image PlaybackLearn how to view or erase images, and copy images between the CF card and SD card.For images taken with another camera:The camera

1161Playback the image. Press the <x> button.X The last captured image or last image viewed will appear.2Select the image. To playback images

117x Image PlaybackSingle image display + Image sizeShooting Information DisplayShooting Information DisplaySound recordingFolder number - File number

118x Image Playback About the Highlight AlertWhen the [4 Highlight alert] menu is set to [Enable], overexposed highlight areas will blink. To obtain

119x Image Playback1Turn on the index display. During image playback, press the <y> button.X The 4-image index display will appear. The current

12Camera 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

120x Image PlaybackYou can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.1Magnify the image. During image playback, press the <u> button.

121x Image PlaybackYou can rotate the image to the desired orientation.1Select [Rotate]. Under the [3] tab, select [Rotate], then press <0>.2Se

122x Image PlaybackBy connecting the camera to a TV set with the video cable (provided), you can view the captured images on a TV set. Turn off the ca

123Protecting the image prevents it from being erased accidentally.1Playback the image to be protected.2Protect the image. During image playback, pre

124J Protecting Images Images can also be protected individually when the [3 Protect images] menu is set to [Select images]. Press <0> to prote

125The images in a memory card can be copied to the other memory card.1Select [Image copy]. Under the [3] tab, select [Image copy], then press <0&

126a Copying Images 4Select the image. Turn the <5> dial to select the image to be copied, then press <0>.X The <X> icon will appea

127a Copying ImagesX The copying will start and the progress will be displayed.When the copying is completed, the result will be displayed. Select [OK

128You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.123) will not be erased.Once an image is erased,

129You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to read.1Select [LCD brightness]. Under the [6] tab, select [LCD brightness], t

13Handling PrecautionsLCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effecti

130Changing Image Playback SettingsVertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and personal

1317Sensor CleaningThe camera has a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit attached to the sensor’s front layer (low-pass filter) to shake off dust automatically.T

132Whenever you set the power switch to <1/J> or <2>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates (approx. 3.5 sec.) to automatically shake off

133Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, yo

1343 Appending Dust Delete Data3Photograph a solid-white object. At a distance of 20 - 30 cm / 0.7 - 1.0 feet, fill the viewfinder with a patternless

135Dust which could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a blower, etc.The surface of the image sensor is extr

1363 Manual Sensor Cleaning While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutter

1378Direct Printing from the Camera/Digital Print Order FormatYou can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the memory

138You do the direct printing procedure entirely with your camera while you look at the LCD monitor.1Set the camera’s power switch to <2>.2Set u

139Preparing to Print6Playback the image. Press the <x> button.X The image will appear, and the <w> icon will appear on the upper left to

14Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery. (p.29)Take off the cap and insert a fully-charged battery.2Attach the lens. (p.35)Align the red dot.3Set the l

140The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might not be available. For details, see the printer’s i

141wPrinting Turn the <5> dial to select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>.X The paper type screen will appear.

142wPrinting4Set the printing effects. Set as necessary. If you need not set any printing effects, go to step 5. Turn the <5> dial to select t

143wPrinting5Set the date and file number imprinting. Set as necessary. Turn the <5> dial to select <I>, then press <0>. Turn the

144wPrintingIn step 4 on page 142, select the printing effect. When the <e> icon is displayed next to <z>, press the <B> button. You

145wPrintingYou can crop the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed. Do the trimming right before printing. If you se

146wPrinting Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the gr

147Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set i

148W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)4 Exit the menu. Press the <7> button.X The Print order screen will reappear. Next, select [Sel.Image],

149W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Sel.ImageSelect and order images one by one.Press the <y> button to display the three-image view. To ret

15Quick Start Guide6Set the camera to the default settings. (p.49)On the menu screen under the [7] tab, select [Clear all camera settings].• Press the

150With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF.1 Preparing to print. See page 138.Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer

1519Transferring Images toa Personal ComputerYou can use the camera to select images in the memory card and transfer them directly to a personal compu

152Before connecting the camera to the personal computer, be sure to first install the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk software (in the CD-ROM provided with

153d Transferring Images to a Personal ComputerThe images transferred to the personal computer will be organized according to the shooting date and sa

154d Transferring Images to a Personal ComputerUnder the [3] tab, you can use [Transfer order] to select the images to be transferred to a personal co

15510Customizing the Camera andSaving Camera SettingsTo suit your shooting preferences, you can change the camera’s functions and also save the camera

1561Select [8]. Turn the <6> dial to select the [8] tab.2Select the group. Turn the <5> dial to select C.Fn I - IV, then press <0>

1573 Setting Custom FunctionsCustom FunctionsC.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive1 Exposure level increments 1 USM lens electronic MF2 ISO spee

158The Custom Functions are organized in four groups based on the function type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C.Fn II: Image/Flash exp (exposure)/Disp (Display),

1593 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn I -4 Bracketing auto cancel0: OnThe AEB and WB-BKT settings will be canceled when the power switch is set to <

16NomenclatureSelf-timer lamp (p.88)Contacts (p.13)Lens mountLens lock pinGripVertical-grip Main Dial (p.39, 37)Vertical-grip shutter button (p.39, 36

1603 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn I -7 Spot metering link to AF point0: Disable (use center AF point)1: Enable (use active AF point)Enables spot m

1613 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn I -10 Select usable metering modesDisable: All the metering modes (q: Evaluative, w: Partial, r: Spot, e: Center

1623 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn I -14 Apply shooting/metering modeWhile holding down the <A> (AE lock) button, you can switch to the regis

1633 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn II: Image/Flash exposure/DisplayC.Fn II -1 Long exposure noise reduction0: Off1: AutoFor 1 sec. or longer exposu

1643 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn II -3 Highlight tone priority0: Disable1: EnableImproves the highlight detail. The dynamic range is expanded fro

1653 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn II -6 Flash firingEnables or disables the firing of an external flash or non-Canon flash connected to the PC ter

1663 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn III: Auto focus/DriveC.Fn III -1 USM lens electronic MFUSM lens electronic MF can be enabled or disabled for whe

1673 Custom Function Settings1: AF priority/Drive speed priorityFor the first shot, focusing the subject is given priority. During continuous shooting

1683 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn III -6 Lens AF stop button function0: AF stop1: AF startAF operates only while the button is pressed. While the

1693 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn III -7 AF MicroadjustmentNormally, this adjustment is not required. Do this adjustment only if necessary. Note t

17Nomenclature Flash-sync contactsHot shoeTop LCD panel (p.19)<6> Main Dial (p.37)<O> Exposure compensation/Aperture button (p.99/98)&

1703 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn III -8 AF expansion with selected pointIn the AI Servo AF or One-Shot AF mode with manual AF point selection, yo

1713 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn III -10 Switch to registered AF pointYou can instantly switch to the registered AF point with <9> while th

1723 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn III -13 AF point brightness0: Normal1: BrighterC.Fn III -14 AF-assist beam firingEnables or disables the EOS

1733 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn IV: Operation/OthersC.Fn IV -1 Shutter button/AF-ON button0: Metering + AF start1: Metering + AF start/AF stopDu

1743 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn IV -4 SET button when shootingYou can assign a frequently-used function to <0>. When the camera is ready t

1753 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn IV -6 Dial direction during Tv/Av0: Normal1: Reverse directionThe dial’s turning direction for setting the shutt

1763 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn IV -10 Button function when 5 <OFF>0: Normal (enable)1: Disable 6,5,Multi-controllerWhen the power switch

1773 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn IV -12 Timer length for timerYou can change how long the function settings remain in effect after you let go of

1783 Custom Function SettingsC.Fn IV -14 Add aspect ratio informationDuring Live View shooting, vertical lines corresponding to the aspect ratio w

179You can register up to three sets of Custom Function settings.You can register a different set of Custom Function settings for different shooting s

18Nomenclature <D> PC terminal (p.108)<F> Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.103)<H> Protect/Sound recording button (p.123/124)/&

1803 Registering and Applying Custom Function SettingsIn step 2, select [Apply] and select the [Set *] of the Custom Function settings to be applied.

181By registering the menu items and Custom Functions which you change frequently, you can access and change them quickly with My Menu.You can registe

1823 Registering My MenuIn step 2, select [Delete], then select the item to be deleted. To delete all the My Menu items, select [Delete all items].In

1833 Saving and Loading Camera Settings2Select [Save]. Turn the <5> dial to select [Save], then press <0>.3Select [Start]. Turn the <

184You can set the basic settings for major functions such as the shooting mode, AF mode, metering mode, and drive mode and register them in the camer

18511ReferenceThis chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to

186When the camera is ready to shoot, you can press the <B> button to view the function settings on the LCD monitor.Display the camera settings.

187Camera Settings & Battery InformationYou can check the battery’s condition on a menu screen.Select [Battery info.]. Under the [6] tab, select

188The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. Its service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the battery

189The following program line applies when the camera is in Program AE <d> mode.Understanding the Program LineThe lower horizontal axis represen

19NomenclatureTop LCD PanelThe display will show only the settings currently applicable.AF point selection mode( AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)Recording

190If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer o

191Troubleshooting Guide The memory card is not properly inserted. (p.32) If the memory card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images

192Troubleshooting Guide When using Live View shooting, use a memory card (a hard disk-type card such as MicroDrive is not recommended). A hard disk-

193If there is a problem with the camera, an error message appears. Follow the instructions displayed.To recover from the error, press the shutter but

194System Map220EXST-E2 430EX 580EX IIMacro Ring Lite MR-14EXMacro Twin Lite MT-24EXEyecup EgAnti-Fog Eyepiece EgDioptric Adjustment Lenses EgAngle Fi

195System MapCF cardSD memory cardCard readerPCMCIA adapterInterface CableIFC-200UInterface Cable IFC-500UWireless FileTransmitterWFT-E2Wireless LANac

196•TypeType: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE cameraRecording media: Type I or II CF card, SD memory card* CF cards, SD memory cards (including SDH

197SpecificationsFile name: Preset code, User setting1 (4 characters), User setting2 (3 characters + 1 image size character)File numbering: Consecutiv

198SpecificationsViewfinder information: AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), metering and exposure information (metering mode, spot

199SpecificationsAE lock: Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achievedManual: By AE lock button in all metering m

2Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.The EOS-1Ds Mark III is a top-of-the-line, high-performance digital SLR camera with a large, fine-detail, 21

20NomenclatureRear LCD Panel*1 :Displayed when Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 is used.*2 :Displayed when the camera is connected to a personal compu

200SpecificationsMetering modes: Evaluative metering with the image sensorMetering range:EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)

201Specifications• Direct Image TransferCompatible images: JPEG and RAW/sRAW images* Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal

202Specifications•Battery Pack LP-E4Type: Rechargeable lithium ion batteryRated voltage: 11.1 V DCBattery capacity: 2300mAhDimensions (W x H x D): 68.

203Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the Uni

204European Union (and EEA) only.This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Dir

205AAC adapter...23, 31Access lamp...18, 34Adjust levels...144A

206IndexCenter-weighted average metering... 91CF card ...13, 32, 47, 73CF card slot ...

207IndexEyepiece ...17Eyepiece shutter ...103FFace brightener...

208IndexJump by 1/10/100 images...119Jump by date ...119Jump by folder ...119Jump di

209IndexPower cord...22, 26, 31Power source ...26, 31, 47Power Switch ...36Pr

21NomenclatureViewfinder InformationThe display will show only the settings currently applicable.Center spot metering circleFocusing screen<q> M

210IndexSingle image display...116Single image erase ... 128Single image playback...116Single ima

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This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of August 2007. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced

22NomenclatureBattery Pack LP-E4Battery Charger LC-E4Charger for Battery Pack LP-E4. (p.26)Protective coverBattery release handleContactsLock leverHan

23NomenclatureAC Adapter Kit ACK-E4Powers the camera from a household power outlet. (p.31)Power cordDC plugDC couplerAC adapterDC terminalPower cord s

24NomenclatureStrap USB cable protectorHand strap (sold separately)Attaching the Neck Strap and Hand StrapUsing the USB Cable Protector Attach the str

251Getting StartedThis chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations.

261Connect the charger to a power outlet. Connect the power plug to a power outlet, and connect the power cord to the charger. When no battery is att

27Recharging the Battery Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will

28Recharging the BatteryThe <CAL/CHARGE> lamp blinks in red.This indicates that you should calibrate the battery so that the correct battery lev

29Load a fully charged LP-E4 battery pack into the camera.1Remove the battery compartment cap. Grasp both sides of the cap and pull it out.2Insert th

3Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. The accessories

30Installing and Removing the BatteryBattery Life The figures above are based on a fully-charged LP-E4, no Live View shooting, and CIPA (Camera &

31With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4, you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level.1Connect the DC plug. Conn

32The camera can use a CF card and SD card. Images can be recorded with at least one memory card installed in the camera.If both card slots have a car

33Installing and Removing the Memory Card4Set the power switch to <1>.X The number of possible shots will be displayed on the top LCD panel and

34Installing and Removing the Memory Card The access lamp lights during any of the following operations: The image is being exposed, being written to

351Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow.2Attach the lens. Align the red dots on the lens

36<2> : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Position for when you do not use the camera.<1> : The camera operates.<J> :

37Basic OperationPressing completelyThis releases the shutter and takes the picture.(1)After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial.When you press

38Basic OperationBefore using the <5> dial, set the power switch to <J>.(1)After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial.When you press

39Basic OperationThe bottom of the camera provides a shutter button, <6> Main Dial, <S> AF point selection button, <A> AE Lock butto

4Icons in this Manual <6> indicates the Main Dial. <5 > indicates the Quick Control Dial. <9> indicates the Multi-controller. <0&

40Basic OperationTo obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.2. Hold

41By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the Picture Style, date/time, Custom Functions, etc. While looking at the LCD monit

42Menu Operations1Display the menu. Press the <M> button to display the menu.2Select a tab. Turn the <6> dial to select a tab.3Select a

43Menu Operations1 Shooting 1 (Red) Page2 Shooting 2 (Red)3 Playback 1 (Blue)Menu SettingsWhite balanceQ / W / E / R / Y / U / I / O (1 - 5) / P (2500

44Menu Operations4 Playback 2 (Blue) Page5 Set-up 1 (Yellow)6 Set-up 2 (Yellow)Highlight alert Disabled / Enabled 118AF point disp. Disabled / Enabled

45Menu Operations7 Set-up 3 (Yellow) Page8 Custom Functions (Orange)9 My Menu (Green)Save/load settings on mediaSave / Load 182Regist/apply basic sett

461Select [Language]. Under the [6] tab, select [Language] (the third item from the top), then press <0>.2Set the desired language. Turn the &

47Before You StartTo save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after a certain time of non-operation.You can change this auto power-off t

48Before You Start2Select the memory card. [f] is the CF card, and [g] is the SD card. Turn the <5> dial to select the card, then press <0&

49Before You StartAbout Low-level FormattingWhen [g] SD card is selected, low-level formatting is possible. If the writing speed to the SD card is slo

512IntroductionItem Check List ...3Conventions Used in

50Before You Start Setting [Clear all camera settings] will reset the camera to the following default settings:Shooting SettingsShooting mode P (Prog

512Image SettingsThis chapter explains the settings for shooting digital images: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Styles, white balance, an

52You can set the image size (recorded pixels), image type (JPEG, RAW, sRAW), and JPEG quality (compression rate).3/4/5/6 will record the image in the

53Setting the Image-recording Quality The number of possible shots and maximum burst apply to a 2GB CF card based on Canon’s testing standards. Figur

54Setting the Image-recording QualityThe RAW image is the data output by the image sensor and converted to digital data which is recorded on the memor

55Setting the Image-recording QualityThe image-recording quality (compression rate) can be set for each image size 3/4/5/6.1 Select [JPEG quality]. U

56The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. A higher ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light. Therefore, a h

57By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject.1Press the <A> but

58A Selecting a Picture Style MonochromeFor black-and-white images. User Def. 1-3You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscap

59You can customize the Picture Style by adjusting the individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To customize [Monochrome], see the next

6Contents6543Setting the AF and Drive Modes 81Selecting the AF Mode ...

60A Customizing the Picture StyleFor Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast].[Filte

61You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User

62A Registering the Picture Style6Set the parameter. Turn the <5> dial to set the parameter as desired, then press <0>. Press the <M&

63White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the <Q> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natura

64Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Up to five Custom white balance

65O Custom White Balance4Photograph a solid-white object. The plain, white object should fill the center spot metering circle. Set the lens focus mo

66O Custom White Balance[Register image on card]First follow step 4 under [Record and register image] to take a picture of a plain, white object. This

67O Custom White BalanceYou can shoot with the registered Custom WB data.1Select the registered Custom WB No. On the Custom WB registration screen, s

68O Custom White Balance2Select [Edit caption]. Turn the <5> dial to select [Edit caption], then press <0>.3Enter any name. Press the &l

69You can numerically set the white balance’s color temperature.1Press the <B> button. (9) Press the <B> button once or twice to display

7Contents7891011Sensor Cleaning 131Automatic Sensor Cleaning...132Appending

70You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature c

713 White Balance CorrectionWith just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the color temperat

72The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB.

73This Instruction Manual assumes that a CF card or SD card is in the camera. When an external media is used via the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2

74Selecting the Media, Folder, and Recording MethodYou can set how the image is recorded to the memory card.1Select [Record func+media/folder sel.].

75Selecting the Media, Folder, and Recording Method1Select [Folder]. In step 2 for “Setting the Recording Method,” select [Folder], then press <0&

76Selecting the Media, Folder, and Recording MethodAbout FoldersAs with “100EOS1D” for example, the folder name starts with three digits (folder numbe

77The file name has four alphanumeric characters followed by a four-digit image number (p.79) and extension. The first four alphanumeric characters ar

783 Changing the File Name Operate the <5> dial or <9> to move the and select the desired character. Then press <0> to enter it.

79The 4-digit file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and

8Power Battery• Charging Î p.26• Calibration Î p.28• Battery check Î p.29• Battery information Î p.187 Power outlet Î p.31 Auto power off Î p.47Menus

803 File Numbering MethodsThe file numbering restarts from 0001 each time the memory card is replaced or a new folder is created.Whenever the memory c

813Setting the AF andDrive ModesThe Area AF has 45 AF points (19 high-precision cross-type points and 26 Assist AF points). You can select any one of

82Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject.1On the lens, set the focus mode switch to <f>.2Press the <o> button. (9)3

83E: Selecting the AF ModeThis AF mode is for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter button halfwa

84From among the 45 AF points, the camera selects the AF point automatically to suit the shooting conditions.You can manually select any of the 19 cro

85S Selecting the AF PointThe EOS-1Ds Mark III can execute high-precision AF with lenses whose maximum aperture is f/2.8 or larger.With f/2.8 and fast

86Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:Subjects difficult t

871Press the <o> button. (9)2Select the drive mode. While looking at the top LCD panel, turn the <5> dial.u : Single shootingWhen you pre

881Press the <o> button. (9)2Select either <k> or <l>. Look at the top LCD panel and turn the <5> dial to select <k> or

894Exposure ControlSelect the shooting mode to suit the subject or shooting objective. You can set the shutter speed and/or aperture to obtain the exp

9Index to Features Mirror lockup Î p.104 Self-timer Î p.88Shooting Program AE Î p.92 Shutter-priority AE Î p.94• Safety shift Î p.160 Aperture-priorit

901Press the <Q> button. (9)2Select the metering mode. While looking at the top LCD panel, turn the <6> dial.q: Evaluative meteringw: Par

91q Metering Modese Center-weighted average meteringThe metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene.With multiple spot m

92The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.*<d> stands for Progr

93d: Program AE5Take the picture. Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely. If “30"” shutter speed and the maximum aperture bli

94In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure matching the brightness of the

95s: Shutter-Priority AE If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure.Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the a

96In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the correct exposure suiting the subject br

97f: Aperture-Priority AEPress the depth-of-field preview button to stop down to the current aperture setting. You can check the depth of field (range

98In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfi

99Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by the camera. You can make the image look brighter (increased exposure) or darker