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This manual is for the EOS-1D C installed with firmware version 1.1.0 or later. Read this manual together with the EOS-1D X Instruction Manual (firmware version 1.2.0 or later) and EOS-1D X Wired INSTRUCTION LAN Instruction Manual. MANUAL The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual.
Introduction Based on the top-of-the-line EOS-1D X, the EOS-1D C is a digital SLR camera with enhanced movie shooting functions. Its advanced movie shooting functions include a full-frame (approx. 36 x 24 mm) CMOS sensor with approx. 18.1 effective megapixels to create...
Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM. Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) The software that comes with the EOS-1D C differs from that of the EOS-1D X. See “Software Start Guide” on pages 93 to 96.
Manual (1) EOS-1D C Instruction Manual (this booklet) (2) EOS-1D X Instruction Manual (3) EOS-1D X Wired LAN Instruction Manual * Attach Eyecup Eg to the viewfinder eyepiece. * Be careful not to lose any of the above items. Wired LAN To set up a wired LAN using the Ethernet RJ-45 terminal, refer to the separate “Wired LAN Instruction Manual”.
<M> button and changing the setting. (p.**) : Reference page number for more information in this manual. (zp.**) : Reference page number in the EOS-1D X Instruction Manual. : Warning to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information. : Tips or advice for better shooting.
Shooting Function Settings ............33 Setting the Movie-recording Size ........... 34 Setting the Sound Recording ............39 Silent Control.................. 42 Setting the Canon Log Gamma............43 Setting the Time Code..............47 3 Menu Function Settings............51 k Playing Movies ................. 57...
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Contents Reference Differences with the EOS-1D X Instruction Manual ......62 System Map ..................66 Menu Settings ................. 68 Troubleshooting Guide..............70 Specifications.................. 76 Safety Warnings................88 Software Start Guide Software Start Guide............... 94 Index ....................97...
The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
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Handling Precautions LCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction.
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Multi-controller Touch pad (p.42) <A> Vertical-grip AE lock button (p.22) Power/Multi function lock switch <p> Vertical-grip AF start button <S> Vertical-grip (p.28) AF point selection button * Parts without reference page numbers are explained in the EOS-1D X Instruction Manual.
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Nomenclature Top LCD panel <V> Focal plane mark <Q> Metering mode <A> Live View shooting/ selection/Flash exposure Movie shooting button compensation button (p.16) <W> Shooting <p> mode selection button AF start button (p.18) (p.28) <A> AE lock < > button (p.22) AF mode selection/ Drive mode selection button...
Using the Cable Protector and Clamp With a Canon HDMI cable (sold separately): Interface cable Cable protector HDMI cable (sold separately) Cable clamp With a third party HDMI cable (commercially available): If the plug of a third-party HDMI cable can fit into the Cable protector, using...
Shooting and Playing Movies The live image displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor can be recorded as a movie to the card. The movie recording format will be MOV. This chapter assumes that an EF lens is used with the camera. If you use an EF Cinema (CN-E) lens, see the cautions on pages 17 and 29, and start movie shooting.
The image area surrounded by the masking will be recorded as the movie. Notes on Movie Shooting are on page 27. For information related to card operation confirmation, refer to Canon Web site, etc.
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k Preparing to Shoot Movies EF Cinema (CN-E) Lenses With EF Cinema single focal length lenses, you can shoot at all movie- recording quality settings. If you use an EF Cinema zoom lens, you can shoot movies only with I Super 35mm Crop. (Since the image circle is small, the image periphery will be dark if you shoot a movie in H A B C quality or still photo.) Cards that Can Record Movies...
Press the shutter button completely (or press the <B> button) again to stop shooting the movie. Movie microphone If Canon Log gamma is set, AF is not possible. If H, I, or A:8/7 is set, AF is not possible in the f mode.
k Shooting Movies Shutter-priority AE When the shooting mode is <s>, you can manually set the shutter speed for movie shooting. The ISO speed and aperture will be set automatically to suit the brightness and obtain a standard exposure. Set the shooting mode to <s>. Press the <W>...
k Shooting Movies Aperture-priority AE When the shooting mode is <f>, you can manually set the aperture for movie shooting. The ISO speed and shutter speed will be set automatically to suit the brightness and obtain a standard exposure. Set the shooting mode to <f>. Press the <W>...
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k Shooting Movies ISO speed in the d, s, f, and BULB modes The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - 25600. Under [z2: ISO speed settings], if [ISO speed range]’s [Maximum] setting (zp.130) is set to [51200/H] in the d, s, and BULB modes, the automatic ISO speed setting range’s maximum will be expanded to H (equivalent to ISO 51200).
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k Shooting Movies Notes for Autoexposure, Shutter-priority AE, and Aperture-priority AE You can lock the exposure (AE lock) by pressing the <A> button (zp.181). After applying AE lock during movie shooting, you can cancel it by pressing the <S> button. (AE lock setting is retained until you press <S>.) If you set the power switch to <1>...
k Shooting Movies Manual Exposure Shooting You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Set the shooting mode to <a>. Press the <W> button and turn the <6> or <5> dial to select < >.
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k Shooting Movies ISO speed during manual-exposure shooting ISO 400 is set by default. You can set the ISO speed manually within ISO 100 - 25600 in 1/3- stop increments. Under [z2: ISO speed settings], if [ISO speed range]’s [Maximum] is set to [51200/H], the manual ISO speed setting range’s maximum will be expanded to H (equivalent to ISO 51200).
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k Shooting Movies Since shooting a movie at ISO 32000/40000/51200 may result in substantial noise, these speeds are designated as expanded ISO speeds (displayed as [H]). If [ISO speed range]’s [Minimum] is set to [L (50)] and you switch from still photo shooting to movie shooting, the manual ISO speed setting range’s minimum for movie shooting will be ISO 100.
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Shooting Movies Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change. AF mode Canon Log gamma/Picture Style •d: Live mode •c : Face detection Time code Live mode AF point (Live mode) •f:Quick mode...
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35mm full-frame sensor size. Cautions for movie shooting are on pages 55 and 56. If necessary, also see “Live View Shooting Cautions” on pages 221 and 222 in the EOS-1D X Instruction Manual.
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k Shooting Movies Notes on Movie Shooting Movie-related settings are under the [z4] and [z5] tabs (p.51). A movie file is recorded each time you shoot a movie. If the file size exceeds 4 GB for a single movie shoot (single clip), a new file will be created.
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When you shoot a still photo using an EF Cinema lens, lens aberration correction (peripheral illumination correction and chromatic aberration correction) is not applied. Additional cautions regarding the use of EF Cinema lenses may be announced on the Canon Web site, etc.
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Exposure Depth of field Auto Lighting Optimizer Peripheral illumination correction Chromatic aberration correction Highlight tone priority Even when Canon Log gamma (p. 43) is set, function settings other than the Picture Style will be reflected in the final image simulation.
You can then shoot still photos while shooting the movie. Note that you cannot shoot still photos if H, I, A:8/7, or Canon Log gamma is set. Taking still photos during movie shooting If you take a still photo during movie shooting, the movie will record a still moment lasting approx.
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k Shooting Movies If [z5: Movie shoot. btn] is set to [V/o], still photo shooting is not possible. Since the image circle of EF Cinema zoom lenses does not support the image size of 35mm full-frame size image sensor, still photo shooting is not possible.
The setting of the selected function is displayed at the bottom. Turn the <5> or <6> dial to set it. If [Canon Log] is set to [On], Picture Style and Auto Lighting Optimizer cannot be set. During movie shooting, you can set the following: shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, exposure compensation, and sound-recording level.
Setting the Movie-recording Size The menu option [z4: Movie rec. size] enables you to set the movie’s image size, frame rate per second, and movie recording/compression method. The frame rate switches automatically depending on the [53: Video system] setting. Image size H [4096x2160] : The image at the center of the image sensor is recorded in 4K resolution.
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3 Setting the Movie-recording Size Image Area When H, I, A, or B is set, the respective image sensor area below is used to record the movie. H 4K Still photos C SD A Full HD/ B HD I Super 35mm Crop When I or A is set, the movie will be recorded in 1920x1080 resolution.
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3 Setting the Movie-recording Size Frame rate (fps: frames per second) 8/6 : For areas where the TV format is NTSC (North America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, etc.). 7/5 : For areas where the TV format is PAL (Europe, Russia, China, Australia, etc.). : Mainly for motion pictures.
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3 Setting the Movie-recording Size Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute Total Recording Time (approx.) Movie-Recording File Size Size (approx.) 4 GB Card 32 GB Card 128 GB Card J 3.76 GB/min. 55 sec. 8 min. 32 min. H 54 385 MB/min.
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3 Setting the Movie-recording Size An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause movie shooting to stop before the maximum recording time shown on the preceding page (p.55). Even if [Record func.] is set to [Auto switch card], the card cannot be switched automatically during movie shooting.
Setting the Sound Recording You can shoot movies while recording sound with the built-in monaural microphone or with a commercially- available stereo microphone. You can also freely adjust the sound-recording level. Set the sound recording with [z4: Sound recording]. Sound Recording/Sound-Recording Level [Auto] : The sound-recording level is adjusted automatically.
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3 Setting the Sound Recording Using the microphone The built-in microphone records monaural sound. Stereo sound recording is possible by connecting an external stereo microphone (commercially-available) equipped with a miniature stereo plug (3.5 mm) to the camera’s external microphone IN terminal (p.13). When an external microphone is connected, sound recording will switch automatically to the external microphone.
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3 Setting the Sound Recording Using headphones By connecting stereo headphones (commercially available) equipped with a 3.5 mm mini plug to the camera’s headphone terminal (p.13), you can listen to the sound during movie shooting. If you are using an external stereo microphone, you can listen to the sound in stereo.
Silent Control This function is convenient when you want to change the ISO speed, sound-recording level, etc., silently while shooting a movie. When [z5: Silent Control] is set to [Enable h], you can use the touch pad <h> on the inner ring of the Quick Control Dial.
A movie shot with Canon Log gamma can be applied with a lookup table (LUT) during post-production. Download the LUT data from the Canon Web site.
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* Red, green, and blue cannot be adjusted individually. Image Quality when Canon Log gamma is set When Canon Log gamma is set, vertical noise stripes may appear in movies depending on subject or shooting conditions. It is recommended to shoot a few test movies and check before the actual shooting.
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This makes it easier to check the angle of view, details, etc. Note that even if View Assist is set, it will not affect the movie recorded to the card. (The movie will be recorded to the card with Canon Log gamma.) Select [View Assist.].
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(p.26) is displayed (when the lens focus mode switch is set to <AF>). Even if you switch [Canon Log] to [Off], you cannot revert to the original settings for shooting mode, AF mode, and ISO speed. Set them again if necessary.
Setting the Time Code The time code is a time reference recorded automatically to synchronize the video and audio during movie shooting. It is recorded at all times in the following units: hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. It is mainly used during movie editing.
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3 Setting the Time Code Movie Recording Count You can select what to display on the movie-shooting screen. [Rec time] : Indicates the elapsed time from the start of the movie shooting. [Time code] : Indicates the time code during movie shooting. Shooting still photos during movie shooting will cause a discrepancy between the actual time and time code.
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3 Setting the Time Code HDMI Time code You can append the time code to a movie that was output from HDMI. This is convenient for proxy editing after the movie output from HDMI is recorded to an external recording device (p.54). [On]: Time code is appended to the HDMI output image.
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3 Setting the Time Code Drop Frame If 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 actual time and time code. This discrepancy can be corrected automatically. This correction function is called drop frame.
You can set sound recording settings. For details, see pages 39 and 40. Regarding headphones, see page 41. If Canon Log gamma is set, AF is not possible. If H, I, or A:8/7 is set, AF is not possible in the f mode.
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3 Menu Function Settings Silent LV shooting This function applies to still photo shooting. For details, see zpage 212. Metering timer You can change how long the exposure settings are displayed (AE lock time). [z5] Menu Time code You can set the time code. For details, see pages 47 to 50. Silent Control When [Enable h] is set, you can use the touch pad <h>...
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3 Menu Function Settings HDMI output + LCD Movies displayed on the LCD monitor as they are being recorded can also be displayed from the HDMI output. The default setting is [Mirroring]. Note that the video from the HDMI output will be displayed without the shooting information or masking for indicating image area (output without information overlay: through display).
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By pressing the <B> button, you can change the information displayed on the screen. You can append a time code to the HDMI output image (p.49). Canon Log settings This is a gamma for attaining wide dynamic range in post- production. For details, see pages 43 to 46.
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Movie Shooting Cautions White <s> and Red <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icons If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged movie shooting or under a high ambient temperature, a white icon <s> will appear. Even if you shoot a movie while this icon is displayed, the movie’s image quality will hardly be affected.
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Movie Shooting Cautions Recording and Image Quality If you use a card with a slow writing speed, a five-level indicator may appear on the right of the screen during movie shooting. It indicates how much data has not yet been written to the card (remaining capacity of the internal buffer memory).
k Playing Movies Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The last captured image or last image viewed will appear. Select a movie. To play back images starting with the last image, turn the <5> dial counterclockwise. To play back images starting with the first captured image, turn the dial clockwise.
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k Playing Movies Index display Press the <u> button and turn the <6> dial counterclockwise to display the index. In the index display, perforations at the left edge of a thumbnail indicate a movie. As movies cannot be played on the index display, press <0> to switch to the single-image display.
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k Playing Movies Function Playback Description 2 Exit Returns to the single-image display. 7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop. Adjust the slow motion speed by turning the <5> dial. The 8 Slow motion slow-motion speed is indicated at the upper right of the screen.
Sample Information for Movies Shooting time, Playback time/ Time code Playback Shutter speed Aperture Shooting mode Canon Log gamma/ Picture Style Movie recording size File size Frame rate Movie recording/compression method If you use HDMI output to play a H movie, it will be played in Full HD (1080 60i/50i).
Differences with the EOS-1D X Instruction Manual As explained on page 3, the EOS-1D C Instruction Manual centers on movie shooting. Other differences between this manual and the EOS-1D X Instruction Manual (Firmware version 1.1.0 or later) are outlined below.
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[53] HDMI frame rate When [Canon Log] is set to [On] and Custom shooting mode <w1>, <w2>, or <w3> is set, the shooting mode will also be switched to <a>. Be aware that the shooting mode may be updated when [Auto update set.] is set to [Enable].
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Differences with the EOS-1D X Instruction Manual Setting the Image-Recording Quality: Guide to Image Size Settings (Approx.) p.124) Only the “Maximum Burst” numerals in bold frame are different from those of EOS-1D X. Image Pixels Recorded Printing File Size Possible...
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Differences with the EOS-1D X Instruction Manual The file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon’s 8 GB testing card and Canon’s testing standards (JPEG quality 8, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style). These figures will vary depending on the subject, card brand, ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom Functions, and other settings.
System Map Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite ST-E2 ST-E3-RT 270EX II 320EX 430EX II 600EX-RT/ MR-14EX MT-24EX 600EX Bundled Accessories 90EX Angle Finder C Wide Strap Eyecup Eg Cable Protector and Clamp CR2025 lithium battery Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Eg EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Hand Strap...
Menu Settings For Movie Shooting z: Shooting 4 (Movie) (Red) Page LV z/k setting Disable / Stills / Movies AF mode Live mode / u Live mode / Quick mode Grid display Off / 3x3 l / 6x4 m / 3x3+diag n 4096x2160 (5 / 4) (J) 1920x1080 (6 / 5 / 4) (W / X) 1920x1080 (8 / 7) (W)
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Movie shooting button / V/ HDMI output + LCD Mirroring / No mirroring Canon Log / View Assist. / Sharpness / Canon Log settings Saturation / Hue * The setting is linked to [Movie play count] under the [x3] tab (zp.372).
Troubleshooting Guide A white icon or red E icon is displayed. This indicates that the camera’s internal temperature is high. If the white < > icon is displayed, still photo image quality may deteriorate. If the red <E> icon is displayed, movie shooting will soon stop automatically (p.
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Troubleshooting Guide The manually set ISO speed changes when switching to movie shooting. If you shoot a movie when [Maximum: 51200] is set with [ISO speed range] and ISO speed is set to ISO 32000/40000/51200, the ISO speed will switch to ISO 25600 (during movie shooting with manual exposure).
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Set [z5: Movie shoot. btn] to [o]. You cannot shoot still photos during movie shooting if any of the following is set: Canon Log gamma, Since the image circle of EF Cinema zoom lenses does not support the image size of 35mm full-frame size image sensor, still photo shooting is not possible.
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If ISO Auto is set, it will be automatically switched to manual ISO speed setting (p.43). Vertical noise stripes appear. When Canon Log gamma is set, vertical noise stripes may appear in movies depending on subject or shooting conditions. For details, see page 44.
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Troubleshooting Guide AF is not possible. AF is not possible when Canon Log gamma is set. is set, AF is not possible in the f mode. Even if the AF mode is set to f, it will switch to d during movie shooting.
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The movie cannot be played back. Movies edited with a personal computer cannot be played back with the camera. Movies shot with Canon Log gamma or shot in cannot be played back by another EOS DIGITAL camera. When the movie is played back, camera operation noise can be heard.
* Dual CF card slots Image sensor size: Approx. 36.0 x 24.0 mm Compatible lenses: 1. Canon EF lenses (except EF-S and EF-M lenses) 2. Canon Cinema (CN-E) lenses (EF mount) * The effective angle of view is equivalent to the lens focal length.
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Specifications • Image Processing During Shooting Picture Style: Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3 White balance: Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash), Custom, Color temperature setting (Approx. 2500-10000K), Personal white balance (5 settings), White balance correction, and White balance bracketing possible * Flash color temperature information transmission enabled...
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Specifications AF area selection modes: Single-point Spot AF (manual selection), Single-point AF (manual selection), AF point expansion (manual selection: up, down, left, and right), AF point expansion (manual selection: surround), Zone AF (manual selection), 61-point automatic selection AF AF point automatic selection conditions: Depending on EOS iTR AF setting (AF using color and face detection information possible)
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RAW+JPEG Large: Approx. 17 shots (approx. 17 shots) * During high-speed continuous shooting * Figures are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) and an 8 GB card. * Figures in parentheses apply to an UDMA mode 7, 128 GB card based on Canon’s testing standards.
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Specifications • Live View Shooting Focus modes: Live mode, Face detection Live mode (contrast detection), Quick mode (phase-difference detection), Manual focusing (approx. 5x / 10x magnification possible) Focusing brightness range: EV 1 - 20 (with contrast detection, at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100) Metering modes: Evaluative metering with the image sensor Metering range:...
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Specifications Pixel range: 8 bit, 0 to 255 (with Canon Log Gamma: 8 bit, 16 to 254) Movie characteristic: 1. Canon Log gamma, 2. Picture Style selectable * If Canon Log gamma is set, View Assist is possible. Required card 4K: UDMA7 100 MB/sec.
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Specifications Two-screen display: Simultaneous display of LCD monitor and HDMI output image is possible. HDMI output: Image without information display can be output. * Selectable from Auto, 24p, 60i, and 50i. Accessory attachment: Camera bottom provides an alignment hole to prevent rotation. •...
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Specifications • Direct Printing Compatible printers: PictBridge-compatible printers Printable images: JPEG and RAW images Print ordering: DPOF Version 1.1 compatible • Wired LAN Ethernet: 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T FTP transfer: Automatic transfer upon shooting, Image selection/ transfer, Transfer with SET button, Transfer with caption EOS Utility: EOS Utility’s remote control works with wired LAN WFT server:...
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Specifications • Power Battery: Battery Pack LP-E4N/LP-E4 (Quantity 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4 Battery information: Remaining capacity, Shutter count, and Recharge performance displayed Battery life: With viewfinder shooting: (Based on CIPA Approx. 1120 shots at 23°C/73°F, approx. 860 shots at 0°C/32°F testing standards) With Live View shooting: Approx.
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Specifications All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines. Dimensions, maximum diameter, length and weight listed above are based on CIPA Guidelines (except weight for camera body only).
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Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
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Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non- genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery...
Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet.
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• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.
Software Start Guide This chapter gives an overview of the software in the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM) provided with the camera and explains how to install the software on a personal computer. It also explains how to view the PDF files on the Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM.
Software Start Guide EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk This disk contains various software for EOS DIGITAL cameras. EOS Utility With the camera connected to a personal computer, EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer.
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Software Start Guide Downloading from Canon Web site The following software can be downloaded from Canon Web site. EOS MOVIE Utility for EOS-1D C [On Windows] You can play back movies you shot, consecutively play back separate movie files, and save them as a single movie file with this software.
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Software Start Guide Software Instruction Manual Contains the Software Instruction Manuals. Copying and Viewing the Instruction Manual PDFs Insert the [Software INSTRUCTION MANUAL] CD-ROM into your computer. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. For Windows, the icon is displayed in [(My) Computer]. For Macintosh, the icon is displayed on the desktop.