Canon EOS 5DS User Manual

CEL-SV9HA211 © CANON INC. 2017 The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of February 2017. For information on the compatibility with

101Introduction 2Item Check List... 3Instruction Manual and DVD/CD-ROMs.

Setting Crop/Aspect RatioN1004Take the picture.Viewfinder shooting The shooting area in the viewfinder will be masked or have frame lines. The area

101Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. With the <A> mode selected, the ISO speed will be se

102By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject.The Picture Style is set au

103White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the Auto [Q] (Ambience priority) or [Qw] (White priority) setting will obtai

104If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lighti

105This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high

3 Setting Noise ReductionN106Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer.1Select [Long exp. noise reduction]. Under the [z3]

107You can reduce overexposed, clipped highlights.1Select [Highlight tone priority]. Under the [z3] tab, select [Highlight tone priority], then press

108Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners look darker due to the lens characteristics. Color fringing along subject ou

1093 Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberration1Select the setting. Check that [Correction data available] is displayed for the attach

11Contents423Disabling the Beeper...61Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off...

110If you shoot an image with a fast shutter speed under a light source such as fluorescent light, the blinking of the light source causes flicker and

1115Advanced OperationsIn the <d> <s> <f> <a> <F> shooting modes, you can select the shutter speed, aperture, and other

112The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.*<d> stands for Prog

113In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure matching the brightness of t

114In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the subject

115In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewf

a: Manual Exposure116If the ISO speed is set to A (AUTO), you can set exposure compensation (p.118) as follows:•[z2: Expo.comp./AEB]• Under [83: Custo

117You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. In the <A> mode, evaluative metering is set automatically.1Press the &l

118Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.Exposure compensatio

119By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successiv

Contents1265Setting Crop/aspect ratio... 99i: Setting the ISO Speed ...

120Use 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

1216Shooting with the LCD Monitor(Live View Shooting)You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View sh

1221Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>.2Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button. The Live View image will

123A Shooting with the LCD MonitorSet [z5: Live View shoot.] (the [z3] tab in <A>) to [Enable].Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor124 Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.Information DisplayISO speedPossible

125You can perform crop shooting, or shoot with the set aspect ratio for Live View shooting. To set them with the menu, see page 99.If you use [83: Cu

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)126The camera detects and focuses on human faces. If a face moves, the AF point <p> also moves to track the face.1D

127Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Focusing on a subject other than a human facePress <9> or <0> and the AF frame < > will appear in

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)128The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you want to focus on a particular subject.1Display t

129You can magnify the image and focus precisely with MF (manual focus).1Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens’s focusing rin

13Contents978Shooting Movies 131k Shooting Movies ...132Autoexposure Shooting...

MF: Focusing Manually1305Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens’s focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press

1317Shooting MoviesMovie shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>. For cards that can record movies,

132When the shooting mode is set to <A>, <d>, or <F>, autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness.

133k Shooting MoviesWhen the shooting mode is <s>, you can manually set the shutter speed for movie shooting. The ISO speed and aperture will be

k Shooting Movies134When the shooting mode is <f>, you can manually set the aperture for movie shooting. The ISO speed and shutter speed will be

135k Shooting MoviesYou can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for a

k Shooting Movies1365Focus and shoot the movie. The procedure is the same as steps 3 and 4 for “Autoexposure Shooting” (p.132).ISO Speed in the <a

137k Shooting Movies Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.* Applies to a single movie clip.Information Displ

138With [z4: Movie rec. size] (the [z2] tab in <A>), you can set the movie’s image size, frame rate (frames per sec.), and compression method.Th

1393 Setting the Movie Recording Size Compression MethodW ALL-I (For editing/I-only)Compresses one frame at a time for recording. Although the file s

14The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precaut

3 Setting the Movie Recording Size140 Movie Files Exceeding 4 GBEven if you shoot a movie exceeding 4 GB, you can keep shooting without interruption.

1418Image PlaybackThis chapter explains basic procedures to play back images and movies.Images shot and saved with another deviceThe camera may not be

1421Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The last image captured or played back will appear.2Select an image. To play back images start

143x Image Playback3Exit the image playback. Press the <x> button to exit the image playback and return to shooting-ready state.With the shooti

144 Basic information displayB: Shooting Information DisplaySample Information for Still PhotosShutter speedFolder number - File numberRatingEye-Fi c

145B: Shooting Information Display Shooting information display • Detailed information* When you shoot in RAW+JPEG image quality, the RAW image file

B: Shooting Information Display146• Lens/Histogram information• Lens aberration correction informationHistogram display (Brightness)Lens nameFocal len

147B: Shooting Information Display• < > and < > modes: Shutter speed, aperture and ISO speed are not displayed.• < > mode: Aperture

148You can search for images quickly with the index display showing 4, 9, 36, or 100 images on one screen.1Press the <u> button. During image p

149You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 16x on the LCD monitor.1Magnify the image. The image can be magnified as follows: 1. During im

15Safety Precautions When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery and disconnect the power plug from the equipment

1501Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display an image.2Select a movie. Turn the <5> dial to select the movie to be played.

151k Playing Back MoviesMovie Playback PanelOperation Playback Description7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop.8 Slow motionAdjust

152You can either select and erase unnecessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images will not be erased.Once an image is eras

1539Viewing the DVD-ROM Instruction Manuals /Downloading Images to Your ComputerThis chapter explains how to view the Camera and Software Instruction

154The EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM) contains the following electronic manuals (PDF). Instruction ManualExplains all the camera funct

155Viewing the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM)[WINDOWS]EOS Camera Instruction Manuals DiskCopy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained on

Viewing the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM)156[MACINTOSH]EOS Camera Instruction Manuals DiskCopy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained o

157You can use the EOS software to download the images in the camera to your computer. There are two ways to do this.1Install the software (p.159).2Us

Downloading Images to a Computer158You can also use a card reader to download images to your computer.1Install the software (p.159).2Insert the card i

159EOS Solution DiskThis disk contains various software for EOS cameras.Communication Software for the Camera and Computer You can download images (s

Handling Precautions16Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproo

160Compatible OS1Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD).3 Select your geographic area, country an

161Installing the SoftwareCompatible OS1Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD). On your computer’

162Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora

163Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your hous

CEL-SV9HA211 © CANON INC. 2017 The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of February 2017. For information on the compatibility with

17Handling Precautions Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or le

18Handling Precautions If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a prolonged period, the camera may become hot. This

19Nomenclature<o> Drive mode selection/AF operation/AF method selection button (p.91/76/125)<m> Flash exposure compensation/ISO speed sett

2The EOS 5DS/EOS 5DS R is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a full-frame CMOS sensor (approx. 36.0 mm x 24.0 mm) with approx. 50.6 effecti

Nomenclature20<B> Info button (p.52, 64, 67, 124, 137, 142)LCD panel (p.22-23)EyecupViewfinder eyepiecePower switch (p.39)<M> Menu button

21NomenclatureDioptric adjustment knob (p.46)<b/X>Creative Photo/ Comparative playback (Two-image display) button (p.102)<c> Rating button

Nomenclature22LCD Panel* The display will show only the settings currently applied.Shutter speedFE lock (FEL)Remaining number of exposures for time-la

23NomenclatureISO speed (p.101)<A> Highlight tone priority (p.107)Exposure level indicatorExposure compensation amount (p.118)AEB range (p.119)F

Nomenclature24Viewfinder Information* The display will show only the settings currently applied.Electronic level (p.64)Spot metering circle (p.117)Gri

25Nomenclature<A> AE lock (p.120) AEB in-progress (p.119)<D> Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning<d>FE lockFEB in-progress<e>

Nomenclature26Mode DialYou can set the shooting mode. Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button).A : S

27NomenclatureBattery Charger LC-E6Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 (p.32).Battery Charger LC-E6ECharger for Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 (p.32).Bat

Nomenclature28Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in t

29NomenclatureWhen connecting the camera to a computer, printer, Wireless File Transmitter or GPS Receiver, use the provided interface cable or one fr

3Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.* Battery Charger LC-E

Nomenclature30Using a Genuine Interface Cable (sold separately)If you use a genuine interface cable (sold separately), run the cable through the clamp

311Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.

321Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery.2Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the

33Charging the Battery Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.Charge the battery before use.Recharge the battery on the day before or on th

34Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N (or LP-E6) into the camera. The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, and darkens

35The camera can use a CF card and an SD card. Images can be recorded when at least one card is installed in the camera.If both types of card are inse

Installing and Removing the Card363Close the cover. Close the cover and slide it in the direction shown by the arrows until it snaps shut. When you

37Installing and Removing the Card1Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. If [Re

Installing and Removing the Card38 When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to, read from, or erased from

39If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 41 to set the date/time/zone.<1> : The camera turns on

4The instruction manual consists of a booklet, a leaflet, and PDF manuals in electronic form (provided on the DVD-ROM). The booklet is the Basic Instr

Turning on the Power40When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon <

41When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone are reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps be

3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone424Set the date and time.Turn the <5> dial to select the number. Press <0> so <r> is displayed.

433 Selecting the Interface Language The date/time that were set will start from when you select [OK] in step 6. In step 3, the time displayed on th

44The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-S or EF-M lenses.1Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap an

45Attaching and Detaching a LensWhile pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. Turn the lens until it stops, then detac

46Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the knob is difficult to tur

47Basic OperationThe shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

Basic Operation48Turn the dial while holding down the lock release button at the center of the dial.Use it to set the shooting mode.(1)After pressing

49Basic Operation(1)After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial.When you press a button such as <n> <o> <m>, the respective fun

5The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another camera or comp

Basic Operation50The <9> consists of an eight-direction key and a button at the center. Use your thumb to tilt the <9> in the desired dire

51Basic OperationBy setting [83: Multi function lock] and moving the <R> switch to the right, you can prevent the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial,

Basic Operation52After you press the <B> button a number of times, the Quick Control screen (p.54) or Custom Quick Control screen will appear. Y

53You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called Quick Control.The basic operating procedures are

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions54You can customize the layout of the Custom Quick Control screen. This feature lets you display and position th

55Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Select a function and press <0>. The function setting screen will appear. Turn the <6> or <5

56You can set various settings with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc.* Certain menu tabs and menu items are not displayed

573 Menu Operations1Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Select a tab. Each time you press the <Q>

3 Menu Operations58Example: When Multi Shot Noise Reduction is setDimmed menu items cannot be set. The menu item is dimmed if another function setting

59If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera.1Select [Format card]. Under the [51

6Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery (p.34).To charge the battery, see page 32.2Insert the card (p.35).The camera-front side slot is for a CF card,

Before You Start60 The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-relat

61Before You StartYou can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation.1Select [Beep]. Under the [z1] tab,

Before You Start62You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor just after shooting. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To not

63You can display a grid in the viewfinder to help you check the camera tilt or compose the shot.1Select [Viewfinder display]. Under the [52] tab, se

64You can display the electronic level on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder to help you correct camera tilt.1Press the <B> button. Each tim

65Q Displaying the Electronic LevelAn electronic level can be displayed on the upper part of the viewfinder. Since this can be displayed while you sho

66The shooting function settings (Battery, White balance, Drive mode, AF operation, Metering mode, Image quality: JPEG/RAW, Flicker detection) can be

67When [z Help] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, the feature’s description (Help) can be displayed. The Help screen is displayed only wh

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692Basic ShootingThis chapter explains how to use the Mode Dial’s <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) mode for easy picture taking.In the <A> mod

7Quick Start Guide6While holding down the center of the Mode Dial, set it to <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.26).All the necessary camera setti

70<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically

71A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)4Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. The captured image

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)72 Pressing the shutter button halfway does not focus on the subject.If the focus mode switch on t

73Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective.In the <A> mode, pr

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)74You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For de

753Setting the AF andDrive ModesThe AF points in the viewfinder are arranged to make AF shooting suitable for a wide variety of subjects and scenes.Yo

76You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In the <A> mode, “AI Focus AF” is set automaticall

77f: Selecting the AF OperationNSuited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. When focus is

f: Selecting the AF OperationN78AI Focus AF switches the AF operation from One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF automatically if a still subject starts moving.

79The camera has 61 AF points for autofocusing. You can select the AF area selection mode and AF point(s) suiting the scene or subject.Depending on th

8Icons in this Manual<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.<9> : Indicates the Multi-controller.<0

S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN80AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding points)The manually-selected AF point <S> and the surro

81S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN1Press the <S> button. (9)2Press the <B> button. Look through the viewfinder and press the <B&g

S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN82You can manually select the AF point or zone.1Press the <S> button. (9) The AF points will be displayed

83The camera’s AF sensor has 61 AF points. The illustration below shows the AF sensor pattern corresponding to each AF point. With f/2.8 or larger max

84Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable.: Dual cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and

85Lenses and Usable AF PointsAutofocusing with 61 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable.: Dual cross-type AF point. Subje

Lenses and Usable AF Points86Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable.: Dual cross-type AF point. Subje

87Lenses and Usable AF PointsAutofocusing with only 47 points is possible. (Not possible with all 61 AF points.) All the AF area selection modes are s

Lenses and Usable AF Points88AF is possible with the center AF point and the adjacent AF points above, below, on the left, and on the right. Only the

89You can easily fine-tune AI Servo AF to suit a particular subject or shooting scene just by selecting an option from case 1 to case 6. This feature

9For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures.ChaptersIntroduction2Getting Started31Basic

901Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>. <4 L> will be displayed on the LCD panel.2Focus on the subject. Focus by turning the lens’s

91Single and continuous drive modes are provided. You can select the drive mode suiting the scene or subject.1Press the <o > button. (9)2Select

92Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture.1Press the <o > button. (9)2Select the self-timer. While looking at the LCD panel or in

934Image SettingsThis chapter explains image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, Crop/aspect, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance,

94If either a CF card or SD card is already inserted in the camera, you can start recording captured images. When only one card is inserted, you do no

953 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback StandardImages will be recorded to the card selected with [Record/play]. Auto switch cardSame as w

3 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback96If [Record func.] is set to [Standard] or [Auto switch card], select the card for recording and playi

97You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are ten JPEG image-recording quality settings: 73, 83, 7K, 8K, 75, 85, 7a, 8a, b, c. The

3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality98Guide to Image-Recording Quality Settings (Approx.)*1: b is suitable for playing back the images on a digital p

99Normally, images are recorded at the sensor size of approx. 36.0 mm x 24.0 mm (full-frame shooting). You can record only the center of the image mag