Canon EOS 5DS User Manual

INSTRUCTIONMANUALENGLISHInstruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded from the Canon website (p.4).www.canon.com/icpd

101Introduction 2Item Check List... 3Instruction Manual and CD-ROM ...

100Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable.: Dual cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior an

101Lenses and Usable AF PointsAutofocusing with 61 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable.: Dual cross-type AF point. Subj

Lenses and Usable AF Points102Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable.: Dual cross-type AF point. Subj

103Lenses and Usable AF PointsAutofocusing with only 47 points is possible. (Not possible with all 61 AF points.) All the AF area selection modes are

Lenses and Usable AF Points104AF is possible with the center AF point and the adjacent AF points above, below, on the left, and on the right. Only the

105Lenses and Usable AF PointsLens Group DesignationsEF14mm f/2.8L USM BEF200mm f/1.8L USM + Extender EF2xC*EF14mm f/2.8L II USM B EF200mm f/2L IS USM

Lenses and Usable AF Points106EF400mm f/2.8L USM + Extender EF2xE* EF600mm f/4L USM + Extender EF2xH (f/8)*EF400mm f/2.8L II USM A EF600mm f/4L IS USM

107Lenses and Usable AF PointsEF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 V USM FEF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM + Extender EF2xEEF28-90mm f/4-5.6 EEF28-90mm f/4-5.6 USM E EF70-2

Lenses and Usable AF Points108EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x + Extender EF1.4xEEF200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender1.4x: With built-in Ext. 1.4x +

109You 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

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3 Selecting AI Servo AF CharacteristicsN110Standard setting suited for any moving subject. Works with many subjects and scenes.Select [Case 2] to [Cas

1113 Selecting AI Servo AF CharacteristicsNOnce an AF point starts tracking the subject, this setting enables the camera to consecutively focus on sub

3 Selecting AI Servo AF CharacteristicsN112Even if the target subject moves dramatically up, down, left, or right, the AF point will switch automatica

1133 Selecting AI Servo AF CharacteristicsNGeared for tracking moving subjects whose speed can change dramatically and suddenly. Also, if the target s

3 Selecting AI Servo AF CharacteristicsN114 Tracking sensitivitySets the subject-tracking sensitivity during AI Servo AF when an obstacle enters the

1153 Selecting AI Servo AF CharacteristicsN Acceleration/deceleration trackingThis sets the tracking sensitivity for moving subjects whose speed can

3 Selecting AI Servo AF CharacteristicsN116 AF point auto switchingThis sets the switching sensitivity of the AF points as they track the subject mov

1173 Selecting AI Servo AF CharacteristicsNYou can manually adjust each case’s three parameters: 1. Tracking sensitivity, 2. Acceleration/deceleration

118With the [22] to [25] menu tabs, you can set the AF functions to suit your shooting style or subject.You can set the AF operation characteristics a

1193 Customizing AF FunctionsNYou can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing during continuous shooting after the first shot

Contents125A Registering a Picture Style... 172B: Setting the White Balance ...

3 Customizing AF FunctionsN120With the following USM and STM lenses equipped with an electronic manual focusing function, you can set whether to use e

1213 Customizing AF FunctionsNEnables or disables the AF-assist beam from the EOS-dedicated external Speedlite.ON: EnableThe external Speedlite emits

3 Customizing AF FunctionsN122You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing for One-Shot AF.: Focus priorityThe picture will

1233 Customizing AF FunctionsNIf focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, you can have the camera keep searching for the correct focus or have it stop

3 Customizing AF FunctionsN124You can change the number of manually selectable AF points. If 61-point automatic selection AF is set, the Area AF frame

1253 Customizing AF FunctionsNYou can limit the selectable AF area selection modes to suit your shooting preferences. Select the desired selection mod

3 Customizing AF FunctionsN126You can set the method for changing the AF area selection mode. 9 M-Fn buttonAfter you press the <S> button, press

1273 Customizing AF FunctionsN: Separate AF pts: Area+ptThe AF area selection mode and AF point (or zone) can be set separately for each camera orient

3 Customizing AF FunctionsN128You can set the AI Servo AF’s starting AF point for when the AF area selection mode is set to Auto selection: 61 pt AF.:

1293 Customizing AF FunctionsNEOS iTR* AF executes autofocus by recognizing faces and subject colors. EOS iTR AF works when the AF area selection mode

13Contents678Using the Eyepiece Cover ...236F Using a Remote Switch...

3 Customizing AF FunctionsN130During manual AF point selection, the selection can either stop at the outer edge or it can cycle around to the opposite

1313 Customizing AF FunctionsNYou can set whether or not to display the AF point(s) in the following cases: 1. When selecting the AF point(s), 2. When

3 Customizing AF FunctionsN132You can set whether the AF points in the viewfinder are to light up in red when focus is achieved.AUTO: AutoThe AF point

1333 Customizing AF FunctionsNYou can make fine adjustments for the AF’s point of focus. For details, see “Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus” on

134Fine adjustment of the AF’s point of focus is possible for viewfinder shooting. This is called “AF Microadjustment”. Before making the adjustment,

1353 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of FocusN4Make the adjustment. Set the adjustment amount. The adjustable range is ±20 steps. Setting it toward “-

3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of FocusN136You can make the adjustment for each lens and register the adjustment in the camera. You can register the

1373 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of FocusNEntering the Serial Number Select the digit to be entered, then press <0> so <r> is displayed

3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of FocusN1384Make the adjustment.For a zoom lens, select the wide-angle (W) or telephoto (T) end. Pressing <0>

1393 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of FocusNWhen [ Clear all] appears at the bottom of the screen, pressing the <L> button will clear all the a

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140Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder’s focus indicator <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:Subjects Difficult

141When Autofocus Fails1Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>. <4 L> will be displayed on the LCD panel.2Focus on the subject. Focus

142Single and continuous drive modes are provided. You can select the drive mode suiting the scene or subject.1Press the <o> button. (9)2Select

143o Selecting the Drive ModeQ : 10-sec. self-timer/remote controlk: 2-sec. self-timer/remote controlFor self-timer shooting, see page 144. For remote

144Use 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

1454Image SettingsThis chapter explains image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, Crop/aspect, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance

146If 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 n

1473 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback StandardImages will be recorded to the card selected with [Record/play]. Auto switch cardSame as

3 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback148If [Record func.] is set to [Standard] or [Auto switch card], select the card for recording and play

149You 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. Th

15Contents131211Sensor Cleaning 373f Automatic Sensor Cleaning...374Appending Dust Delete Data ...

3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality150Image-recording Quality Setting Examples73 only61+7K1+731 only If [–] is set for both RAW and JPEG, 73 will b

1513 Setting the Image-Recording QualityGuide to Image-Recording Quality Settings (Approx.)*1: b is suitable for playing back the images on a digital

3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality152A RAW image is raw data output by the image sensor converted to digital data. It is recorded to the card as is

1533 Setting the Image-Recording QualityWith Custom Controls, you can assign the image-recording quality to the <B> button or depth-of-field pre

154Normally, 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 ma

155Setting Crop/Aspect RatioN4Take the picture.Viewfinder shooting The shooting area in the viewfinder will be masked or have frame lines. The area

Setting Crop/Aspect RatioN156 The [z4: Crop/aspect ratio] setting does not work with movie shooting and multiple exposures. The 4:3 and 16:9 aspect

157Setting Crop/Aspect RatioN(Approx.)(Approx.)Pixels Recorded in Crop/Aspect Ratio SettingsImage Quality Full-frame (3:2) 1.3x (crop) 1.6x (crop)3868

158Set 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

159i: Setting the ISO SpeedN As H (equivalent to ISO 12800) is an expanded ISO speed setting, noise (dots of light, banding, etc.) and irregular colo

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i: Setting the ISO SpeedN160If the ISO speed is set to “A” (Auto), the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button

161i: Setting the ISO SpeedNYou can set the manually-settable ISO speed range (minimum and maximum limits). You can set the minimum limit within L (eq

i: Setting the ISO SpeedN162You can set the automatic ISO speed range for Auto ISO within ISO 100 - ISO 6400. You can set the minimum limit within ISO

163i: Setting the ISO SpeedNYou can set the minimum shutter speed so that the shutter speed set automatically will not be too slow when Auto ISO is se

164By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject.The Picture Style is set au

165A Selecting a Picture StyleND AutoThe color tone will be adjusted automatically to suit the scene. The colors will look vivid, especially for blue

A Selecting a Picture StyleN166U FaithfulSuited for processing the image with a computer. The color of a subject that is captured in sunlight at a col

167A Selecting a Picture StyleNThe Picture Style selection screen has icons for [Strength], [Fineness], or [Threshold] of [Sharpness], [Contrast], and

168You can customize the Picture Styles. You can change or adjust the parameter settings of Picture Styles such as [Strength], [Fineness], or [Thresho

169A Customizing a Picture StyleN5Set the parameter. Adjust the parameter as desired, then press <0>. Press the <M> button to save the a

17PowerCharging the battery  p.40Battery level  p.48Battery informationcheck  p.446Household power outlet  p.450Auto power off  p.69CardFor

A Customizing a Picture StyleN170Parameter Settings and Effects*1: Indicates the fineness of the outlines to be emphasized. The smaller the number, th

171A Customizing a Picture StyleNBesides [Strength], [Fineness], or [Threshold] of [Sharpness] and [Contrast], you can also set [Filter effect] and [T

172You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User

173A Registering a Picture StyleN6Select a parameter. Select the parameter (such as [Sharpness] - [Strength]) to be set, then press <0>.7Set th

174White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the Auto [Q] (Ambience priority) or [Qw] (White priority) setting will obtai

175B: Setting the White BalanceNTo the human eye, a white object looks white regardless of the type of lighting. With a digital camera, the white for

B: Setting the White BalanceN176Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Pe

177B: Setting the White BalanceN3Import the white balance data. Turn the <5> dial to select the image captured in step 1, then press <0>.

B: Setting the White BalanceN178You can set the white balance’s color temperature numerically. This is for advanced users.1Select [White balance]. Un

179You can correct the white balance that is set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conver

18Index to FeaturesImage QualityImage-recording quality  p.149Crop/aspect ratio  p.154ISO speed  p.158Picture Style  p.164White balance  p.1

u White Balance CorrectionN180With just one shot, three images with different color tones can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the color temperatu

181u White Balance CorrectionN During WB bracketing, the maximum burst for continuous shooting will be lower. Since three images are recorded for on

182If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lighti

183This 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 ReductionN184Cautions for Setting Multi Shot Noise Reduction If there is significant misalignment in the image due to camera shake, t

1853 Setting Noise ReductionNNoise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer.1Select [Long exp. noise reduction]. Under the [z3]

3 Setting Noise ReductionN186 With [Auto] and [Enable], the noise reduction process after the picture is taken may take the same amount of time as th

187You can reduce overexposed, clipped highlights.1Select [Highlight tone priority]. Under the [z3] tab, select [Highlight tone priority], then press

188Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners look darker due to the lens characteristics. Color fringing along subject ou

1893 Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberration1Select the setting. Check that [Correction data available] is displayed for the attach

19Index to FeaturesMovie ShootingMovie shooting  p.279AF method  p.268Movie Servo AF  p.313Movie recording quality  p.297Sound recording  p.

3 Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberration190Cautions for Lens Correction Peripheral illumination correction and chromatic aberratio

191If 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

3 Reducing FlickerN192 If the subject is against a dark background or if there is a bright light in the image, flicker may not be detected. Under ce

193The range of reproducible colors is called “color space”. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. F

194You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved.This operation is optional since a folder will be created aut

1953 Creating and Selecting a Folder Select a folder on the folder selection screen, then press <0>. The folder where the captured images will

196The file name has four alphanumeric characters followed by a four-digit image number (p.199) and extension. The first four alphanumeric characters

1973 Changing the File Name Operate the <5> dial or <9> to move the and select the desired character. Then press <0> to enter it.

3 Changing the File Name198The first character cannot be an underscore “_”.User setting2When you select the “*** + image size” registered with User se

199The four-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

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

20The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precaut

3 File Numbering Methods200Restarts the file numbering from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created.When you replace the card,

201When you set the copyright information, it will be recorded to the image as Exif information.1Select [Copyright information]. Under the [54] tab,

3 Setting Copyright InformationN202When you select [Display copyright info.] in step 2, you can check the [Author] and [Copyright] information that yo

2035Advanced OperationsIn the <d> <s> <f> <a> <F> shooting modes, you can select the shutter speed, aperture, and other

204The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.*<d> stands for Prog

205d: Program AE If the “30"” shutter speed and the lowest f/number blink, it indicates underexposure.Increase the ISO speed or use flash. If t

206In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure matching the brightness of t

207s: Shutter-Priority AE If the lowest f/number blinks, it indicates underexposure.Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the a

208In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the subject

209f: Aperture-Priority AEThe aperture opening (diaphragm) changes only at the moment when the picture is taken. Otherwise, the aperture remains fully

21Safety Precautions When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery and disconnect the power plug from the equipment

210In 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

211a: Manual ExposureIf the ISO speed is set to A (AUTO), you can set exposure compensation (p.214) as follows:•[z2: Expo.comp./AEB]• Under [83: Custo

212You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. In the <A> mode, evaluative metering is set automatically.1Press the &l

213q Selecting the Metering ModeNr Spot meteringThis is for metering a specific spot of the subject or scene. Spot metering covers approx. 1.3% of the

214Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.Exposure compensatio

215By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successiv

h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N216 During AEB, <A> in the viewfinder and <h> on the LCD panel will blink. If the drive mode is set to

217Use 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

218In this mode, the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This

219F: Bulb ExposuresYou can preset the bulb exposure’s exposure time. With the bulb timer, you need not hold down the shutter button during the bulb e

Safety Precautions22 Cautions:Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury or property damage may result. Do not use or store the product i

F: Bulb Exposures2203Set the desired exposure time. Select the hour, minute, or second. Press <0> so <r> is displayed. Set the desired

221Clipped highlights and shadows will be reduced for a high dynamic range of tones even with high-contrast scenes. HDR shooting is effective for land

w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN222 NaturalFor images preserving a wide tonal range where the highlight and shadow details would otherwise be lo

223w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN5Set [Continuous HDR]. Select either [1 shot only] or [Every shot], then press <0>. With [1 shot only]

w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN2248Take the picture. HDR shooting is possible with viewfinder shooting and Live View shooting. <w> will

225w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN When shooting HDR images with [Auto Image Align] set to [Enable], AF point display information (p.325) and D

226You can shoot two to nine exposures to be merged into one image. If you shoot multiple-exposure images with Live View shooting (p.255), you can see

227P Multiple ExposuresN4Set [Multi-expos ctrl]. Select the desired multiple-exposure control method, then press <0>. AdditiveThe exposure of

P Multiple ExposuresN2286Set the images to be saved. To save all the single exposures and the merged multiple-exposure image, select [All images], th

229P Multiple ExposuresN9Shoot subsequent exposures. When [On:Func/Ctrl] is set, the merged multiple-exposure image will be displayed. With Live Vie

23Camera 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

P Multiple ExposuresN230 With multiple exposures, the more exposures there are, the more noticeable the noise, irregular colors, and banding will be.

231P Multiple ExposuresNYou can select a 1 image recorded on the card as the first single exposure. The image data of the selected 1 image will remain

P Multiple ExposuresN232When [On:Func/Ctrl] is set and you have not finished shooting the set number of exposures, you can press the <x> button

233P Multiple ExposuresN Are there any restrictions on the image-recording quality?All JPEG image-recording quality settings can be selected. If 41 o

234Camera vibrations caused by the mirror’s reflex action when the picture is taken is called “mirror shock”. Mirror lockup keeps the mirror up before

2352 Mirror LockupN Use a sturdy tripod suited for the camera weight. Mount the camera securely on the tripod. Using a remote switch or a remote con

236When you use the self-timer, bulb, or a remote switch and do not look through the viewfinder, stray light entering the viewfinder can cause the pic

237You can connect the Remote Switch RS-80N3 (sold separately) or Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (sold separately) or any EOS accessory equipped with

R Remote Control Shooting2384Select the self-timer. While looking at the LCD panel or in the viewfinder, turn the <5> dial to select <Q>

239With the interval timer, you can set the shooting interval and the number of shots. The camera will repeat taking one shot with the set interval un

Handling Precautions24 Do not block the mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Use a blower to blow away dust on

H Interval Timer Shooting2404Select [OK]. The interval timer settings will be displayed on the menu screen. When you exit the menu, <H> will b

241H Interval Timer Shooting Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun or an intense artificial light source. Doing so

242

2436Flash PhotographyThis chapter explains how to shoot with external EX-series Speedlites (sold separately) and how to set Speedlite settings with th

244An EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography as easy as normal shooting.For detailed instructions, refer to the EX-series Speed

245D Flash Photography With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set to A-TTL or TTL autoflash mode, the flash can be fired at full output only.Set the

D Flash Photography246 If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to another camera brand, the camera may not operate prope

247With an EX-series Speedlite having compatible flash function settings, you can use the camera’s menu screen to set the Speedlite’s functions and Cu

3 Setting the FlashN248You can set the flash-sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-priority AE (f) mode. : AutoThe flash sync speed is set

2493 Setting the FlashNThe screen display and setting options will vary depending on the Speedlite model, current flash mode, Speedlite’s Custom Funct

25Handling PrecautionsLCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effecti

3 Setting the FlashN250 Wireless functions / Flash ratio controlWireless (multiple) flash shooting is possible with radio or optical transmission.For

2513 Setting the FlashN Shutter synchronizationNormally, set this to [First-curtain synchronization] so that the flash fires immediately after the ex

3 Setting the FlashN252When using second-curtain synchronization, set the shutter speed to 1/25 sec. or slower. If the shutter speed is 1/30 sec. or f

2533 Setting the FlashNFor details on the Speedlite’s Custom Functions, refer to the Speedlite’s (sold separately) instruction manual.1Select [Flash C

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2557Shooting 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

2561Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>.2Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button. The Live View image will

257A 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 Monitor258 Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.Information DisplayISO speedPossible

259A Shooting with the LCD Monitor The histogram can be displayed when [z5: Expo. simulation: Enable] (p.265) is set. You can display the electronic

26Nomenclature<o> Drive mode selection/AF operation/AF method selection button (p.142/86/268)<m> Flash exposure compensation/ISO speed set

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor260In the <A> shooting mode, the camera detects the scene type and sets everything automatically to suit the scen

261A Shooting with the LCD Monitor*5:Displayed with any of the lenses below:• EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM • EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM• EF500mm f/4L IS II

262You can perform crop shooting, or shoot with the set aspect ratio for Live View shooting. To set them with the menu, see page 154. To set them with

263Shooting Function SettingsIn the <d> <s> <f> <a> <F> modes, the AF method, Drive mode, Metering mode, Crop/aspect rat

264z5When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <A>, the Live View shooting menu options will appear under the [z5] and [z6] ta

2653 Menu Function Settings Grid displayWith [3x3 l] or [6x4 m], you can display grid lines to help you level the camera vertically or horizontally.

3 Menu Function Settings266z6 N Silent LV shootingN•Mode 1You can suppress the camera noise when shooting. Continuous shooting is also possible. If &

2673 Menu Function Settings Metering timerNYou can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time).Performing any of the following o

268You can set the AF method to [u(face)+Tracking] (p.269) or [FlexiZone - Single] (p.271) to suit the shooting conditions or subject.If you want to a

269Using AF to Focus (AF Method)The camera detects and focuses on human faces. If a face moves, the AF point <p> also moves to track the face.1D

27Nomenclature<B> Info button (p.60, 75, 78, 258, 289, 320, 442)LCD panel (p.29-30)Eyecup (p.236)Viewfinder eyepiecePower switch (p.47)<M>

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)270 Focusing on a subject other than a human facePress <9> or <0> and the AF frame < > will appear in

271Using AF to Focus (AF Method)The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you want to focus on a particular subject.1Display t

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)272AF Operation Even when focus is achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again. The image brightness

273Using AF to Focus (AF Method)Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult Subject with low-contrast such as the blue sky, solid-color flat sur

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)274With [FlexiZone - Single], pressing the <u> button will magnify the image to check the focus in the following se

275You 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

MF: Focusing Manually2765Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens’s focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press

277General Live View Shooting CautionsImage Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and banding) may become noticeabl

278General Live View Shooting CautionsLive View Image Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live View image may not reflect the brightness of th

2798Shooting MoviesMovie shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>. For cards that can record movies,

Nomenclature28Dioptric adjustment knob (p.54)<b/X> Creative Photo/ Comparative playback (Two-image display) button (p.164, 221, 226/332)<c>

280When the shooting mode is set to <A>, <d>, or <F>, autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness.

281k 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 Movies282When the shooting mode is <f>, you can manually set the aperture for movie shooting. The ISO speed and shutter speed will be

283k Shooting MoviesISO Speed in the <A> Mode The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 6400.ISO Speed in the <d>, <

k Shooting Movies284During movie shooting in the <A>, <d>, <s>, <f>, and <F> modes, this camera supports the function th

285k Shooting MoviesDuring movie shooting in the <A> mode, an icon representing the scene detected by the camera will be displayed, and the shoo

k Shooting Movies286You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for a

287k Shooting Movies5Focus and shoot the movie. The procedure is the same as steps 3 and 4 for “Autoexposure Shooting” (p.280).ISO Speed in the <a

k Shooting Movies288 If [Minimum] is set to [L(50)] in [ISO speed range], and you switch from still photo shooting to movie shooting, the minimum set

289k Shooting Movies Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.* Applies to a single movie clip.Information Displ

29NomenclatureLCD Panel* The display will show only the settings currently applied.Shutter speedFE lock (FEL)Remaining number of exposures for time-la

k Shooting Movies290You can display the electronic level by pressing the <B> button (p.75).  Note that if the AF method is set to [u +Tracking

291k Shooting MoviesNotes for Movie Shooting Movie-related settings are under the [z4] and [z5] tabs (p.313). In the <A> mode, they are under t

k Shooting Movies292The final image simulation shows the results of the current settings for Picture Style, white balance and other functions in the i

293k Shooting MoviesWhile shooting a movie, you can also take a still photo by pressing the shutter button completely.Taking Still Photos During Movie

k Shooting Movies294 If [z5: V button function] is set to [ /k] or [q/k] (p.316), you cannot take still photos. Still photo shooting during movie sh

295If you press the <n>, <o>, <m>, or <b> button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting screen will appe

Shooting Function Settings296In the <d>, <s>, <f>, <a>, and <F> modes, the AF method, Drive mode, Movie recording size,

297With [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

3 Setting the Movie Recording Size298 Compression MethodW ALL-I (For editing/I-only)Compresses one frame at a time for recording. Although the file s

2993 Setting the Movie Recording Size Movie Files Exceeding 4 GBEven if you shoot a movie exceeding 4 GB, you can keep shooting without interruption.

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

Nomenclature30ISO speed (p.158)<A> Highlight tone priority (p.187)Exposure level indicatorExposure compensation amount (p.214)AEB range (p.215)F

300You can shoot movies while recording sound with the built-in monaural microphone or the Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 (sold separately). You

3013 Setting the Sound RecordingWind filter : When [Enable] is set, it reduces the wind noise when recording outdoors. This feature takes effect only

302You can change the settings of the ISO speed, sound-recording level, etc. without making too much noise while shooting a movie.When [z5: Silent Con

303The time code is a time reference recorded automatically to synchronize the movie during movie shooting. It is recorded at all times in the followi

3 Setting the Time Code304You can select what to display on the movie shooting screen.Rec time : Indicates the elapsed time from the start of the movi

3053 Setting the Time CodeIf the frame rate setting is 6 (29.97 fps) or 8 (59.94 fps), the time code’s frame count causes a discrepancy between the ac

306Still photos shot at a set interval can be stitched together automatically to create a time-lapse movie. A time-lapse movie shows how a subject cha

307a Shooting Time-lapse Movies5Set the shooting interval and number of shots. Check the [k: Time required] and [3: Playback time] displayed at the b

a Shooting Time-lapse Movies308 Card- time leftThe total length of a time-lapse movie that can be recorded on the card based on its remaining capacit

309a Shooting Time-lapse Movies12Shoot the time-lapse movie. Press the shutter button halfway to check the focus and exposure. Press the shutter but

31NomenclatureViewfinder Information* The display will show only the settings currently applied.Electronic level (p.75)Spot metering circle (p.213)Gri

a Shooting Time-lapse Movies310 With time-lapse movie set to [Enable], you cannot set [z4: Movie rec. size] and [53: Video system]. If the camera is

311a Shooting Time-lapse Movies If the time it takes to record to the card exceeds the interval between shots due to the shooting functions set or ca

a Shooting Time-lapse Movies312You can perform time-lapse movie shooting with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N for the durations (from start of sho

313z4When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <k>, the movie shooting menu options will appear under the [z4] and [z5] tabs (

3 Menu Function Settings314If you want to keep the focus at a specific point or you do not want the lens operation noise to be recorded, you can temp

3153 Menu Function Settings AF methodYou can select [u+Tracking] or [FlexiZone - Single] (p.269-272). Grid displayWith [3x3 l] or [6x4 m], you can d

3 Menu Function Settings316 Metering timerNYou can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). Time codeYou can set the time c

317General Movie Shooting CautionsWhite <s> and Red <E> Internal Temperature Warning IconsIf the camera’s internal temperature increases

318General Movie Shooting CautionsRecording and Image Quality If you use a card with a slow writing speed, a five-level indicator may appear on the r

3199Image PlaybackThis chapter explains how to play back or erase photos and movies, how to display them on a TV screen, and other playback-related fu

Nomenclature32<A> AE lock (p.217) AEB in-progress (p.215)<D> Flash-ready (p.244) Improper FE lock warning<d> FE lock (p.244)FEB in-p

3201Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The last image captured or played back will appear.2Select an image. To play back images start

321x Image Playback3Exit the image playback. Press the <x> button to exit the image playback and return to shooting-ready state.With the shooti

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

323B: Shooting Information Display Shooting information display • Detailed information* When you shoot in RAW+JPEG image quality, the RAW image file

B: Shooting Information Display324• Lens/Histogram information• Lens aberration correction informationHistogram display (Brightness)Lens nameFocal len

325B: Shooting Information Display• < > and < > modes: Shutter speed, aperture and ISO speed are not displayed.• < > mode: Aperture

B: Shooting Information Display326 HistogramThe brightness histogram shows the exposure level distribution and overall brightness. The RGB histogram

327You 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

x Searching for Images Quickly328In the single-image display, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images forward or backward according

329x Searching for Images Quickly3Browse by jumping. Press the <x> button to play back images. In the single-image display, turn the <6>

33NomenclatureMode DialYou can set the shooting mode. Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button).A : S

330You 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

331u Magnifying ImagesUnder the [33] tab, when you select [Magnificatn (apx)], you can set the starting magnification and initial position for the mag

332You can compare two images side by side on the LCD monitor. In the two-image display, you can use magnified view or jump display as well as protect

333You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation.1Select [Rotate image]. Under the [31] tab, select [Rotate image], then press <0&

334You can protect important images from being accidentally erased by the camera’s erase function.1Select [Protect images]. Under the [31] tab, selec

335K Protecting ImagesYou can protect all the images in a folder or on a card at once.When you select [All images in folder] or [All images on card] i

K Protecting Images336During image playback, you can use the <c> button to protect an image.1Select [m btn function]. Under the [53] tab, selec

337You can rate images (still photos and movies) with one of the five rating marks: l/m/n/o/p. This function is called rating.1Select an image. Durin

Setting Ratings3381Select [Rating]. Under the [32] tab, select [Rating], then press <0>.2Select an image. Turn the <5> dial to select an

339Setting RatingsA total of up to 999 images of a given rating can be displayed. If there are more than 999 images with a given rating, [###] will be

Nomenclature34Battery Charger LC-E6ECharger for Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 (p.40).Power cord Power cord socketBattery pack slotCharge lamp

340During playback, you can press the <Q> button to set the following: [J: Protect images], [b: Rotate image], [9: Rating], [R: RAW image proces

341Q Quick Control for PlaybackTo rotate an image, set [51: Auto rotate] to [OnzD]. If [OnD] or [Off] is set, the [b Rotate image] setting will be rec

342You can play back movies in the following three ways:By connecting the camera to a TV set with HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately), you can play b

343k Enjoying MoviesTo play back or edit a movie, use pre-installed or general-purpose software, compatible with the movie’s recording format.Playback

3441Play 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.

345k Playing Back MoviesMovie Playback PanelOperation Playback Description7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop.8 Slow motionAdjust

346You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in approx. 1-sec. increments. You can also edit time-lapse movies.1On the movie playback scre

347X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes4Save the edited movie. Select [W], then press <0>. The save screen will appear. To save it as a

348You can play back the images on the card as an automatic slide show.1Select [Slide show]. Under the [32] tab, select [Slide show], then press <

3493 Slide Show (Auto Playback)3Configure [Set up] as desired. Select [Set up], then press <0>. Set the [Display time] and [Repeat] settings f

35NomenclaturePass 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

3 Slide Show (Auto Playback)3504Start the slide show. Select [Start], then press <0>. After [Loading image...] is displayed, the slide show wi

351By connecting the camera to a TV set with an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play the camera’s still photos and movies on the TV set. For the

Viewing Images on a TV Set352If the TV set connected to the camera with an HDMI cable is compatible with HDMI CEC*, you can use the TV set’s remote co

353Viewing Images on a TV Set3Press the camera’s <x> button. An image will appear on the TV screen and you can use the TV set’s remote control

354The images recorded on one card can be copied to another card.1Select [Image copy]. Under the [31] tab, select [Image copy], then press <0>.

355a Copying Images 4Select the images to be copied. Turn the <5> dial to select an image to be copied, then press <0>. The [X] icon wil

a Copying Images3568Select [OK]. Check the information of the source card and target card, then select [OK]. The copying will start and the progress

357a Copying Images The file name of the copied image will be the same as the source image’s file name. If [Sel.Image] is set, you cannot copy image

358You can either select and erase unnecessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.334) will not be erased.Once an image

359L Erasing ImagesBy appending checkmarks <X> to the images to be erased, you can erase multiple images at once.1Select [Erase images]. Under

Nomenclature36When connecting the camera to a computer, printer, Wireless File Transmitter or GPS Receiver, use the provided interface cable or one fr

L Erasing Images360You can erase all the images in a folder or on a card at once. When [31: Erase images] is set to [All images in folder] or [All ima

361The LCD monitor’s brightness is adjusted automatically for optimum viewing depending on the ambient light level. You can also set the automatic adj

Changing Image Playback Settings362Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and on the c

36310Post-ProcessingImagesYou can process RAW images and resize or crop JPEG images. A M icon at the upper right of a page title indicates a function

364You can process 1 images with the camera and save them as JPEG images. As the RAW image itself does not change, you can apply different processing

365R Processing RAW Images with the CameraNDisplaying the setting screen Press <0> to display the setting screen. Turn the <5> or <6&g

R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN366 Brightness adjustmentYou can adjust the image brightness up to ±1 stop in 1/3-stop increments. The displ

367R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN Color space (p.193)You can select either sRGB or Adobe RGB. Since the camera’s LCD monitor is not compat

R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN368Peripheral Illumination Correction, Distortion Correction, and Chromatic Aberration CorrectionTo execute pe

369You can resize a JPEG image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG 3/K/5/a/b images

37NomenclatureUsing a Genuine Interface Cable (sold separately)If you use a genuine interface cable (sold separately, p.454), run the cable through th

S Resizing JPEG Images370Resize Options by Original Image SizeSizes for resized images are shown below.(Approx.)Original Image SizeAvailable Resize Se

371You can crop a JPEG image and save it as another image. You can crop 3, K, 5, a and b JPEG images. JPEG c and RAW images cannot be cropped.1Select

N Cropping JPEG Images372Moving the Cropping FrameUse <9> to move the frame over the image vertically or horizontally. Move the cropping frame u

37311Sensor CleaningThe camera has a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit to automatically shake off dust adhered to the image sensor’s front layer (low pass fil

374Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the fron

375Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that may be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still

3 Appending Dust Delete DataN3763Shoot a solid-white object. At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm (0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft.), fill the viewfinder with a patternle

377Dust that could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a commercially-available blower, etc. Before cleaning

3 Manual Sensor CleaningN378 While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutte

37912Printing Images and TransferringImages to a Computer Printing (p.382)You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images o

38

380The direct printing procedure can be performed entirely with the camera while you look at the camera’s LCD monitor.1Set the camera’s power switch t

381Preparing to Print6Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The image will appear with the <w> icon on the upper left of the screen

382The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings may not be available. For details, refer to the printer’

383w Printing Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. The paper type screen will appear. Select the type of the p

w Printing3844Set the printing effects.Set them if necessary. If you do not need to set any printing effects, go to step 5. Contents displayed on th

385w Printing5Set the date and file number imprinting. Set them if necessary. Select <I>, then press <0>. Set the print settings as des

w Printing386In step 4 on page 384, select the printing effect. When the <ze> icons are displayed brightly, you can press the <B> button.

387w PrintingYou can crop the image and print only an enlarged version of the cropped portion, as if the image is recomposed.Set the cropping right be

w Printing388 Depending on the printer, you may not be able to print an image with a large image size. In such a case, resize the image (p.369), then

389You can set the print settings such as print type, date imprinting, file number imprinting, etc. The print settings will be applied to all print-or

391Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.

W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)3904 Exit the setting. Press the <M> button. The print order screen will reappear. Next, select [Sel.Image

391W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Sel.ImageSelect and order images one by one.If you press the <u> button and turn the <6> dial coun

392With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF.1 Prepare to print.See page 380.Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer” p

393You can connect the camera to a computer and operate the camera to transfer images on the card to the computer. This is called direct image transfe

d Transferring Images to a Computer3943Set the camera’s power switch to <1>. When the computer displays a screen to select the program, select

395d Transferring Images to a Computer Sel.Image1Select [Image transfer]. Under the [32] tab, select [Image transfer], then press <0>.2Select

d Transferring Images to a Computer3965Transfer the image.On the computer screen, check that EOS Utility’s main window is displayed. Select [Direct

397You can specify up to 998 images to be printed in a photobook. When you use EOS Utility (EOS software) to transfer images to a computer, the specif

p Specifying Images for a Photobook398You can specify all the images in a folder or on a card at once.When [x1: Photobook Set-up] is set to [All image

39913Customizing theCameraYou can customize various camera functions to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions.Also, current camer

4EOS Solution Disk (Software CD-ROM)Contains software such as image-editing software.For more information and installation procedures of the software,

401Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery.2Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the

4003 Custom FunctionsN81: ExposureA LV Shootingk Movie ShootingExposure level incrementsp.402k kISO speed setting increments k In aBracketing auto can

4013 Custom FunctionsNSelecting [84: Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)] will clear all the Custom Function settings.83: OthersA LV Shootingk Movie Shootin

402Under the [8] tab, you can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. Any settings different from the default will

4033 Custom Function SettingsNBracketing auto cancelON: EnableWhen you set the power switch to <2>, the AEB and white balance bracketing setting

3 Custom Function SettingsN404Number of bracketed shotsThe number of shots taken with AEB and white balance bracketing can be changed from the default

4053 Custom Function SettingsNSafety shiftOFF: DisableTv/Av: Shutter speed/ApertureThis takes effect in the shutter-priority AE (s) and aperture-prior

3 Custom Function SettingsN406Same exposure for new apertureIf the <a> mode (manual exposure shooting) is set and the ISO speed is set manually

4073 Custom Function SettingsN This function does not work with macro lenses whose actual aperture f/number changes when the magnification changes.

3 Custom Function SettingsN408C.Fn2: ExposureSet shutter speed rangeYou can set the shutter speed range. In the <s> <a> modes, you can set

4093 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn3: OthersWarnings z in viewfinderWhen any of the following functions are set, the <z> icon can be displayed in

41Charging 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

3 Custom Function SettingsN410Dial direction during Tv/Av : Normal : Reverse directionDial turning direction when setting the shutter speed and apertu

4113 Custom Function SettingsNCustom ControlsYou can assign often-used functions to camera buttons or dials according to your preferences. For details

3 Custom Function SettingsN412Default Erase optionDuring image playback and image review after image capture, when you press the <L> button, the

413You can assign often-used functions to camera buttons or dials according to your preferences.1Select [83: Custom Controls]. Under the [83] tab, se

83: Custom ControlsN414Assignable Functions to Camera ControlsFunctionPageMetering and AF start 418 k k*1k*1AF stop 419 kkSwitch to registered AF func

41583: Custom ControlsNkkkk*2k*2k kk*3k*3k k*4kk kk k kk k kk kkkkk kk k< > stands for “AF stop button” provided on super telephoto lenses equip

83: Custom ControlsN416Assignable Functions to Camera ControlsFunctionPageSwitch between crop/aspect 423One-touch image quality setting424One-touch im

41783: Custom ControlsNk*5k*6k*6k*6k*6kkkk kkkkkkkk k k k k< > stands for “AF stop button” provided on super telephoto lenses equipped with Imag

83: Custom ControlsN418When you press the button assigned to this function, metering and AF are executed.*1:When assigned to the <p> or <A>

41983: Custom ControlsN AI Servo AF characteristics (p.109)Press the <p> or <A> button to perform AF with the set case from [Case1] to [C

42Load 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

83: Custom ControlsN420After setting and assigning this function to a button, you can apply the following settings by holding down the assigned button

42183: Custom ControlsNDuring metering, you can select an AF point directly with the <9> dial or <5> without pressing the <S> button

83: Custom ControlsN422The exposure will be locked (AE lock) while you press the shutter button.When you press the button assigned to this function, y

42383: Custom ControlsNYou can set the exposure compensation by holding down <0> and turning the <6> dial. Convenient when you want to set

83: Custom ControlsN424Pressing the button assigned to this function will switch to the image-recording quality set here. While this change is in effe

42583: Custom ControlsNPress <0> to display the Picture Style selection setting screen on the LCD monitor (p.164).When you press the depth-of-fi

83: Custom ControlsN426Pressing <0> will play back images.Press <0> to magnify or reduce the images recorded on the card. See page 330 for

427On the standard Quick Control screen (p.60), pre-determined shooting functions are displayed in the default layout. On the Custom Quick Control scr

Custom Quick Control4284Add an item. Press the <Q> button. Turn the <5> dial or use <9> to select the item to be added, then press

429Custom Quick Control Repeat steps 4 and 5 to position other items as desired. To delete an item already in position, select it and press the <

43The 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

Custom Quick Control430Available Items and Display Sizes for the Screen Layout(Vertical x horizontal cells) Item and Size 1x1 1x2 1x3 2x2 2x3Shooting

431Custom Quick ControlYou can also set Custom Quick Control and display the Custom Quick Control screen in the <A> mode.However, functions such

432Under My Menu tab, you can register menu items and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. You can also name the registered menu tab

4333 Registering My MenuN2Select [Select items to register].3Register the desired items. Select the desired item, then press <0>. Select [OK]

3 Registering My MenuN434 Delete tabYou can delete the My Menu tab currently displayed. Select [Delete tab] to delete the [MY MENU*] tab. Rename tab

4353 Registering My MenuNYou can delete all My Menu tabs and delete all My Menu items. Delete all My Menu tabsYou can delete all My Menu tabs. When y

3 Registering My MenuN436You can select [Menu display] to set the menu screen that is to appear first when you press the <M> button. Normal dis

437You can register current camera settings, such as the shooting mode, menu functions, and Custom Function settings, as Custom shooting modes under t

w: Registering Custom Shooting ModesN438 Shooting functionsShooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture, ISO speed, AF operation, AF area selection mode, A

439w: Registering Custom Shooting ModesN[23] Lens electronic MF, AF-assist beam firing, One-Shot AF release priority[24] Lens drive when AF impossible

Installing and Removing the Card443Close the cover. Close the cover and slide it in the direction shown by the arrows until it snaps shut. When you

440

44114ReferenceThis chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc.Certification LogoSelect [54: Certification Log

442When the camera is ready to shoot, pressing the <B> button can switch the display as follows: Camera settings, Electronic level (p.75), Quick

443B Button Functions* This icon is displayed when the transfer of some images failed.Camera Settings If you turn off the power while the Electronic

B Button Functions444For the Custom Quick Control screen, see page 427.Quick Control ScreenCustom Quick Control ScreenAE lockHighlight tone priorityIS

445B Button FunctionsWhen you press the <n>, <o>, <m>, or <S> button, the setting screen appears and you can use <6>, &l

446You can check the battery’s condition on the LCD monitor. Each Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 has a unique serial number, and you can register multiple

4473 Checking the Battery InformationYou can register up to six LP-E6N/LP-E6 batteries to the camera. To register multiple batteries to the camera, fo

3 Checking the Battery Information448It is convenient to label each registered Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 with their serial numbers, using commercially

4493 Checking the Battery InformationYou can check the remaining capacity of any battery (even when not installed) and also when it was last used.Look

45Installing 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

450You can power the camera with a household power outlet by using the DC Coupler DR-E6 and AC Adapter AC-E6N (both sold separately).1Connect the DC C

451With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a computer or upload them to an online

H Using Eye-Fi Cards4524Display the connection information. Select [Connection info.], then press <0>.5Check the [Access point SSID:]. Check t

453H Using Eye-Fi CardsCautions for Using Eye-Fi Cards If “ ” is displayed, an error occurred while retrieving the card information. Turn the camera’

454System MapST-E2270EX II430EX III-RT/430EX IIIST-E3-RTMacro Ring Lite MR-14EX IIMacro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RTAngle Finder CHand Strap E2Leather Case EH

455System MapConnect StationCS100*1: Battery Pack LP-E6 can also be used.*2: To use the GP-E2 with a cable, the GP-E2’s firmware must be updated to

456o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/DisabledFunction Availability Table According to Shooting ModeStill Photo ShootingFunc

457Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode*1: Settable only with viewfinder shooting.*2: Settable only during Live View shooting.*3: Se

Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode458o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/DisabledMovie ShootingFunctionMo

459Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode*1: Indicates still photo shooting during movie shooting.*2: Multi Shot Noise Reduction canno

Installing and Removing the Card46 When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to, read from, or erased from

460z: Shooting 1 (Red) PageMenu SettingsViewfinder Shooting and Live View ShootingImage quality1 / 41 / 6114973 / 83 / 7K / 8K / 75 / 85 / 7a / 8a / b

461Menu Settingsz: Shooting 2 (Red) Page* During movie shooting, [Expo.comp./AEB] will be [Exposure comp.].z: Shooting 3 (Red)Exposure compensation/AE

Menu Settings462z: Shooting 4* (Red) Page* In the <A> mode, these menu options are displayed under [z2].z: Shooting 5* (Red)* In the <A> m

463Menu Settings2: AF1 (Purple) Page2: AF2 (Purple)2: AF3 (Purple)Case 1 Versatile multi purpose setting 110Case 2Continue to track the subjects, igno

Menu Settings4642: AF4 (Purple) Page2: AF5 (Purple)Lens drive when AF impossibleContinue focus search / Stop focus search 123Selectable AF point61 poi

465Menu Settings3: Playback 1 (Blue) Page3: Playback 2 (Blue)3: Playback 3 (Blue)* The setting is linked to the [Time code]’s [Movie play count] under

Menu Settings4665: Set-up 1 (Yellow) Page5: Set-up 2 (Yellow)Record function+card/folder selectionRecording function:Standard / Auto switch card / Rec

467Menu Settings5: Set-up 3 (Yellow) PageVideo system For NTSC / For PAL297351Battery informationPower source / Remaining capacity / Shutter count / R

Menu Settings4685: Set-up 4 (Yellow) Page8: Custom Functions (Orange)9: My Menu (Green)Custom shooting mode (C1-C3)Register current camera settings to

469Menu Settingsz: Shooting 4*1 (Movie) (Red) Page*1: In the <A> mode, these menu options are displayed under [z2].*2: In the <A> mode, [S

47If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 49 to set the date/time/zone.<1> : The camera turns on

Menu Settings470z: Shooting 5*1 (Movie) (Red) Page*1: In the <A> mode, these menu options are displayed under [z3].*2: The setting is linked to

471If a problem occurs with the camera, first consult this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact

Troubleshooting Guide472If the power is turned off while an image is being recorded to the card, the access lamp will remain on or continue to blink

473Troubleshooting Guide The camera cannot be used with EF-S or EF-M lenses (p.52). Install a recharged battery in the camera (p.40). Make sure the

Troubleshooting Guide474 If [z4: Mirror lockup] is set to [Press V twice to shoot], set it to [Disable]. Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <AF&

475Troubleshooting GuideThe AF points light up in red when focus is achieved in low-light conditions. In the <d>, <s>, <f>, <a&

Troubleshooting Guide476 During viewfinder shooting, you cannot shoot in either the 4:3 or the 16:9 aspect ratio even when the aspect ratio is set. D

477Troubleshooting Guide If the image-recording quality is set to RAW or RAW+JPEG, [Multi Shot Noise Reduction] cannot be set. If [On:ContShtng] is

Troubleshooting Guide478 Make sure the flash (or PC sync cord) is securely attached to the camera. If you use a non-Canon flash unit with Live View

479Troubleshooting Guide It indicates that the camera’s internal temperature is high. If the white < > icon is displayed, the still photo’s ima

Turning on the Power48When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon <

Troubleshooting Guide480 If you shoot a movie with manual exposure set to L (equivalent to ISO 50), the ISO speed setting will switch to ISO 100. Eve

481Troubleshooting Guide To shoot still photos during movie shooting, using a CF card capable of UDMA transfer or a UHS-I SD card is recommended. Se

Troubleshooting Guide482 In the <A> mode, only certain menu tabs and options are displayed. Set the shooting mode to <d>, <s>, <

483Troubleshooting Guide The shooting date and time do not appear in the picture. The date and time are recorded in the image data as shooting inform

Troubleshooting Guide484 [33: Highlight alert] is set to [Enable] (p.325). [33: AF point disp.] is set to [Enable] (p.325). If the image is protect

485Troubleshooting Guide Check if the [53: Video system] is correctly set to [For NTSC] or [For PAL] (depending on the video system of your TV set).

Troubleshooting Guide486 If you selected [Clean nowf], the shutter will make a noise, but no picture is taken (p.374). If you repeatedly turn the po

487If there is a problem with the camera, an error message will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions.* If the error still persists, write down th

488•TypeType: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE cameraRecording media: CF cards (Type I, UDMA 7 supported)SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards* UHS-I cards co

489SpecificationsRecording function: Standard, Auto switch card, Record separately, Record to multipleCreate/select a folder: PossibleFile name: Prese

49When 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

Specifications490• AutofocusType: TTL secondary image-registration, phase-difference detection with the dedicated AF sensorAF points: 61 (Cross-type A

491SpecificationsExposure control: Program AE (Scene Intelligent Auto, Program), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure, Bulb expo

Specifications492Continuous shooting speed:High-speed continuous shooting:Max. approx. 5.0 shots/sec.Low-speed continuous shooting:Max. approx. 3.0 sh

493Specifications• Movie ShootingRecording format: MOVMovie: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264Variable (average) bit rateAudio: Linear PCMRecording size and frame ra

Specifications494Sound recording: Built-in monaural microphone, external stereo microphone terminal providedSound-recording level adjustable, wind fil

495Specifications• Post-Processing of ImagesIn-camera RAW image processing:Brightness correction, White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimize

Specifications496•PowerBattery: Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6, quantity 1* AC power usable with household power outlet accessories.* With Battery Grip BG

497Specifications All the specifications listed above are common between EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R. All the data above is based on Canon’s testing stand

498Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora

499Use of Genuine Canon Accessories Is RecommendedThis product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories.C

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

3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone504Set the date and time.Turn the <5> dial to select the number. Press <0> so <r> is displayed.

500Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your hous

50115Downloading Imagesto Your ComputerThis chapter explains how to download images from the camera to your computer, gives an overview of the softwar

502You can use EOS software to download the images in the camera to your computer. There are two ways to do this.1Install the software (p.505).2Use th

503Downloading Images to a ComputerYou can use a card reader to download images to your computer.1Install the software (p.505).2Insert the card into t

504EOS Solution DiskThis disk contains various software for EOS cameras.Communication Software for the Camera and Computer You can download images (s

505Compatible OS 1 Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD-ROM).3 Select your geographic area, coun

Installing the Software506Compatible OS 1 Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD-ROM).On your com

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509IndexNumerics1:1 (aspect ratio) ...154, 2621.3x (crop)...154, 2621.6x (crop)...

513 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

510IndexAuto switch card ...147Autofocus 9 AFAutomatic selection (AF)...91, 97Av (Aperture-priority AE)...208, 282

511IndexDD+ ...187Date/time...49Daylight saving time...

512IndexManual flash ...249Shutter synchronization(1st/2nd curtain) ...251Focus indicator ...

513IndexInitial AF Point...128Interval timer ...239IPB (Standard) ...

514IndexMicrophone ...280, 301Mirror lockup ...234Mode Dial...33,

515IndexPixels ...149, 151, 157Playback ...319Portrait (Q) ...

516IndexShutter synchronization ... 251Shutter-priority AE ...206, 281Silent shootingSilent continuous shooting ...142Si

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52The 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

53Attaching 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

54Turn 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

55Basic OperationThe shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

Basic Operation56Turn 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

57Basic Operation(1)After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial.When you press a button such as <n> <o> <m>, the respective fun

Basic Operation58The <9> consists of an eight-direction key and a button at the center. Use your thumb to tilt the <9> in the desired dire

59Basic OperationBy setting [83: Multi function lock] (p.410) and moving the <R> switch to the right, you can prevent the Main Dial, Quick Contr

6Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery (p.42).To charge the battery, see page 40.2Insert the card (p.43).The camera-front side slot is for a CF card,

Basic Operation60After you press the <B> button a number of times (p.442), the Quick Control screen (p.62) or Custom Quick Control screen (p.427

61You 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 Functions62You can customize the layout of the Custom Quick Control screen. This feature lets you display and position th

63Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Select a function and press <0>. The function setting screen will appear. Turn the <6> or <5

64You 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

653 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 Operations66Example: When Multi Shot Noise Reduction is setDimmed menu items cannot be set. The menu item is dimmed if another function setting

67If 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

Before You Start68 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

69Before You StartYou can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation.1Select [Beep]. Under the [z1] tab,

7Quick Start Guide6While holding down the center of the Mode Dial, set it to <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.33).All the necessary camera setti

Before You Start70You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor just after shooting. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To not

71Before You StartShooting Function SettingsAF SettingsAF operation One-Shot AFCase 1 - 6Case1/Parameter settings of all cases clearedAF area selectio

Before You Start72Image Recording Settings Camera SettingsImage quality 73 Auto power off 1 min.Crop/aspect ratio Full-frame Beep EnablePicture Style

73Before You StartLive View Shooting Settings Movie Shooting SettingsLive View shootingEnable Movie Servo AF DisableAF method u+Tracking AF method u+T

74You 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

75You 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

Q Displaying the Electronic Level76An electronic level can be displayed on the upper part of the viewfinder. Since this can be displayed while you sho

77The shooting function settings (Battery, White balance, Drive mode, AF operation, Metering mode, Image quality: JPEG/RAW, Flicker detection) can be

78When [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

792Basic ShootingThis chapter explains how to use the Mode Dial’s <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) mode for easy picture taking.In the <A> mod

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

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

81A 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)82 Pressing the shutter button halfway does not focus on the subject.If the focus mode switch on t

83Depending 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)84You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For de

853Setting 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

86You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In the <A> mode, “AI Focus AF” is set automaticall

87f: 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 OperationN88This AF operation is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down the shu

89f: Selecting the AF OperationNWhile you press the shutter button halfway and the camera focuses with AF, the <e> icon will appear under the fo

9For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures.ChaptersIntroduction2Getting Started39Basic

90The 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

91S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointNAF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding points)The manually-selected AF point <S> and the surro

S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN921Press the <S> button. (9)2Press the <B> button. Look through the viewfinder and press the <B&g

93S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointNYou can manually select the AF point or zone.1Press the <S> button. (9) The AF points will be displayed

S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN94Pressing the <S> button lights up the AF points that are cross-type AF points for high-precision autofocu

95For pinpoint focusing over a narrower area than with single-point AF (manual selection). Select one AF point < > to focus.Effective for pinpoi

AF Area Selection ModesN96The manually-selected AF point <S> and surrounding AF points <w> are used to focus. The AF point expansion is la

97AF Area Selection ModesNThe Area AF frame (entire AF area) is used to focus. This mode is set automatically in the <A> mode.The AF point(s) ac

AF Area Selection ModesN98 When AI Servo AF mode is set with 61-point automatic selection AF, or Zone AF (manual selection of zone), the active AF po

99The 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