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  • Page 1 Basic Instruction Manual This basic manual covers only the most basic operations. For other features and more details, see the Camera Instruction Manual PDF file on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Since the optical low-pass filter is for reducing moire and false colors, images taken with the EOS 5DS R may show more moire and false colors than with the EOS 5DS depending on the subject and shooting conditions.

  • Page 3: Item Check List

    Be careful not to lose any of the above items. Connecting to Peripheral Devices When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use the provided interface cable or one from Canon. When connecting an interface cable, also use the provided cable protector (p.29).

  • Page 4: Instruction Manual And Cd-Roms

    Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs The instruction manual consists of a booklet, a leaflet, and electronic manuals (PDF files on the CD-ROM). The booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual. For more detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction Manual on the CD-ROM. Camera Basic Quick Reference Guide Instruction Manual...

  • Page 5: Compatible Cards

    Compatible Cards The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera (p.59). CF (CompactFlash) cards * Type I, UDMA mode 7-compatible. SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards * UHS-I cards supported.

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Insert the battery (p.34) To charge the battery, see page 32. Insert the card (p.35) The camera-front side slot is for a CF card, and the camera-back side slot is for an SD card. * Shooting is possible with either a CF card or an SD card in the camera. Attach the lens (p.44) Align it with the red dot.
  • Page 7 Quick Start Guide While holding down the center of the Mode Dial, set it to <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.26) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. Focus on the subject (p.47) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject.

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Manual

    (p.39, 51). It is assumed that all the menu settings, Custom Functions, etc. are set to their defaults. The illustrations in this manual show the EOS 5DS attached with the EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens as an example.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Chapters For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction Getting Started Basic Shooting Setting the AF and Drive Modes Image Settings Advanced Operations Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Shooting Movies Image Playback Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals /...
  • Page 10 Contents Introduction Item Check List................. 3 Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs ........... 4 Compatible Cards................5 Quick Start Guide ................6 Conventions Used in this Manual............. 8 Chapters................... 9 Safety Precautions ................. 14 Handling Precautions ..............17 Nomenclature ................. 19 Getting Started Charging the Battery ..............
  • Page 11 Contents Disabling the Beeper ..............61 Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off........61 Setting the Image Review Time ...........62 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings......62 l Displaying the Grid..............63 Q Displaying the Electronic Level ..........64 Setting the Viewfinder Information Display ........66 Help ..................
  • Page 12 Contents Setting Crop/aspect ratio..............99 i: Setting the ISO Speed ............101 A Selecting a Picture Style ............102 B: Setting the White Balance ........... 103 Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast......... 104 Setting Noise Reduction ............... 105 Highlight Tone Priority ..............107 Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberrations ..
  • Page 13 Contents Shooting Movies k Shooting Movies ..............132 Autoexposure Shooting ..............132 Shutter-priority AE ..............133 Aperture-priority AE..............134 Manual Exposure Shootin ............135 Setting the Movie Recording Size..........138 Image Playback x Image Playback ..............142 B: Shooting Information Display..........144 x Searching for Images Quickly..........148 u Magnifying Images ..............149 k Playing Back Movies...............150 L Erasing Images ................

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precautions before using the product. If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or Warnings: serious injuries may result.
  • Page 15 Safety Precautions When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery and disconnect the power plug from the equipment before storing. This is to prevent electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, or corrosion. Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or a fire.
  • Page 16 Safety Precautions Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury Cautions: or property damage may result. Do not use or store the product inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The product may become hot and cause skin burns. Doing so may also cause battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or shorten the life of the product.

  • Page 17: Handling Precautions

    The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
  • Page 18 If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera checked by your nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.

  • Page 19: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature <o> Drive mode selection/ AF operation/AF method selection button (p.91/76/125) <n> White balance selection/ Metering mode selection button (p.103/117) <m> Flash exposure compensation/ISO speed <B> AF area selection/ setting button (p.101) Multi-function button (p.81) Lens mount index (p.44) <U> LCD panel illumination button Flash sync contacts (p.51)
  • Page 20 Nomenclature <p> LCD panel (p.22-23) AF start button (p.47, 76, 123) Eyecup <A> AE lock Viewfinder eyepiece button (p.120) <S> AF point <B> Info button selection (p.52, 64, 67, 124, button 137, 142) (p.81-82) Power switch (p.39) <Q> Quick <M> Control Menu button (p.56) button (p.53)
  • Page 21 Nomenclature Dioptric adjustment knob (p.46) <V> Focal plane mark <A/k> Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch <b/X> (p.121/131) Creative Photo/ <0> Start/Stop button Comparative playback (p.122, 132) (Two-image display) button (p.102) <9> Multi-controller <c> (p.50) Rating button Strap mount (p.28) <u>...

  • Page 22: Lcd Panel

    Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed Aperture FE lock (FEL) Remaining number of AF point selection exposures for time-lapse movie ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF) Busy (buSY) AF point registration Multi function lock warning (L) ] HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP) No card warning (Card) Card warning (Card 1/2) Error code (Err)
  • Page 23 Nomenclature <w> HDR shooting AF operation (p.76) One-Shot AF <P> Multiple-exposure AI Focus AF shooting AI Servo AF <J> Bulb timer shooting Manual focus <H> Interval timer Drive mode (p.91) u Single shooting shooting o High-speed continuous shooting <r> GPS i Low-speed acquisition status continuous shooting...

  • Page 24: Viewfinder Information

    Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Electronic level (p.64) Spot metering circle (p.117) Focusing screen Aspect ratio line (1:1) <S> Single AF point Grid (p.63) <O> Spot AF point Crop area (1.6x) Area AF frame (p.80) Crop area (1.3x) < > Battery <z> Warning symbol level (p.40) White balance (p.103) Flicker detection...
  • Page 25 Nomenclature <i> ISO speed (p.101) <o> Focus indicator (p.70, 77) <e> AF status indicator (p.70) <A> AE lock (p.120) AEB in-progress Maximum burst (p.119) Number of remaining multiple exposures <D> Flash-ready Improper FE lock ISO speed (p.101) warning <A> Highlight tone priority (p.107) <d>...
  • Page 26 Nomenclature Mode Dial You can set the shooting mode. Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button). F : Bulb a : Manual exposure (p.115) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.114) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.113) d : Program AE (p.112) A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.70) Custom shooting mode...
  • Page 27 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E6 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 (p.32). Power plug Battery pack slot Charge lamp IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Strap

    Nomenclature Attaching the Strap Pass 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 the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the buckle.
  • Page 29 When connecting the camera to a computer, printer, Wireless File Transmitter or GPS Receiver, use the provided interface cable or one from Canon. When connecting the interface cable, also use the provided cable protector. Using the cable protector prevents the cable from accidental disconnection and the terminal from getting damaged.
  • Page 30 Nomenclature Using a Genuine Interface Cable (sold separately) If you use a genuine interface cable (sold separately), run the cable through the clamp before attaching the clamp to the cable protector. Clamp Connecting interface cable without using the cable protector may damage the digital terminal.

  • Page 31: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.

  • Page 32: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery. Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. Recharge the battery.
  • Page 33 Charging the Battery Tips for Using the Battery and Charger Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged. Charge the battery before use. Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity. After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

  • Page 34: Installing And Removing The Battery

    Installing and Removing the Battery Load 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 when the battery is removed. Installing the Battery Open the cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover.

  • Page 35: Installing And Removing The Card

    Installing and Removing the Card The 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 inserted, you can select which card to record images to, or simultaneously record images on both cards (p.94-96).
  • Page 36 Installing and Removing the Card Close the cover. Close the cover and slide it in the direction shown by the arrows until it snaps shut. When you set the power switch to <1> (p.39), the number of possible shots and the loaded card(s) will be Card Possible displayed on the LCD panel.
  • Page 37 Installing and Removing the Card Removing the Card Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. If [Recording...] is displayed on the LCD monitor, close the cover. Access lamp Remove the card.
  • Page 38 Installing and Removing the Card When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to, read from, or erased from the card, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot cover during this time. Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking.

  • Page 39: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 41 to set the date/time/zone. <1> : The camera turns on. <2> : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.

  • Page 40: Battery Level Indicator

    Turning on the Power z Battery Level Indicator When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon <b> indicates that the battery will be exhausted soon. Display Level (%) 100 - 70 69 - 50 49 - 20 19 - 10 9 - 1...

  • Page 41: Setting The Date, Time, And Zone

    Setting the Date, Time, and Zone When 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 below, making sure to set the time zone first. Set the camera to the time zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply change the setting to the correct time zone for your destination and the camera will automatically adjust the date/time.

  • Page 42: Set The Date And Time

    After changing the time zone, check that the correct date/time are set. When performing [Sync time between cameras] via Wireless File Transmitter, using another EOS 5DS/EOS 5DS R is recommended. If you perform [Sync time between cameras] using different models, the...

  • Page 43: Selecting The Interface Language

    3 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 the upper right of the screen is the time difference compared with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you do not see your time zone, set the time zone while referring to the difference with UTC.

  • Page 44: Attaching And Detaching A Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-S or EF-M lenses. Attaching a Lens Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows.

  • Page 45: Detaching The Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. Attach the rear lens cap to the detached lens. Do not look at the sun directly through any lens.

  • Page 46: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn 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 turn, remove the eyecup. If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens Eg (sold separately) is recommended.

  • Page 47: Shutter Button

    Basic Operation Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing Halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel for 4 sec.
  • Page 48 Basic Operation Mode Dial Turn the dial while holding down the lock release button at the center of the dial. Use it to set the shooting mode. Main Dial After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial. When you press a button such as <n>...
  • Page 49 Basic Operation Quick Control Dial After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial. When you press a button such as <n> <o> <m>, the respective function remains selected for 6 sec. (9). During this time, you can turn the <5> dial to change the setting. When the function selection ends or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot.
  • Page 50 Basic Operation Multi-controller The <9> consists of an eight-direction key and a button at the center. Use your thumb to tilt the <9> in the desired direction. Use it to select the AF point, correct the white balance, move the AF point or magnifying frame during Live View shooting, scroll around magnified images during playback, operate the...

  • Page 51: Lcd Panel Illumination

    Basic Operation R Multi Function Lock By setting [83: Multi function lock] and moving the <R> switch to the right, you can prevent the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, and Multi-controller from moving and changing a setting inadvertently. <R> switch set to the left: Lock released <R>...
  • Page 52 Basic Operation Displaying Quick Control Screen After you press the <B> button a number of times, the Quick Control screen (p.54) or Custom Quick Control screen will appear. You can then check the current shooting function settings. Pressing the <Q> button enables Quick Control of the shooting function settings (p.53).

  • Page 53: Q Quick Control For Shooting Functions

    Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called Quick Control. The basic operating procedures are the same for the Quick Control screen (p.52) and the Custom Quick Control screen (p.54). Press the <Q>...
  • Page 54 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Settable Functions on Quick Control Screen Aperture (p.114) AE lock* (p.120) Shutter speed (p.113) Highlight tone priority* (p.107) Shooting mode* (p.26) ISO speed (p.101) Exposure compensation/ Flash exposure AEB setting compensation (p.118/119) Custom Controls Picture Style (p.102) AF operation (p.76) Image-recording quality...
  • Page 55 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Quick Control Screen Select a function and press <0>. The function setting screen will appear. Turn the <6> or <5> dial to change some of the settings. There are also functions that are set by pressing the button.

  • Page 56: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations You can set various settings with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. <M> button <6> Main Dial LCD monitor <5> Quick Control Dial <Q> button <0> button A Mode Menu Screen * Certain menu tabs and menu items are not displayed in the <A> mode. d/s/f/a/F Mode Menu Screen : Playback : Set-up...
  • Page 57 3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen. Select a tab. Each time you press the <Q> button, the main tab will switch. Turn the <6> dial to select a secondary tab.
  • Page 58 3 Menu Operations The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have pressed the <M> button to display the menu screen. You can also use <9> to operate and set menu functions. (Except for [31: Erase images] and [51: Format card].) To cancel the operation, press the <M>...

  • Page 59: Before You Start

    Before You Start 3 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera. Cautions for Formatting the Card When the card is formatted, all images and data on the card will be erased.
  • Page 60 Before You Start Format the card in the following cases: 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-related error is displayed. Low-level Formatting Perform low-level formatting if the SD card’s reading or writing speed seems slow or if you want to totally erase all data on the card.

  • Page 61: Disabling The Beeper

    Before You Start 3 Disabling the Beeper You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation. Select [Beep]. Under the [z1] tab, select [Beep], then press <0>. Select [Disable]. Select [Disable], then press <0>. The beeper will not sound.

  • Page 62: Setting The Image Review Time

    Before You Start 3 Setting the Image Review Time You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor just after shooting. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To not have the image displayed, set [Off]. Select [Image review].

  • Page 63: Displaying The Grid

    l Displaying the Grid You can display a grid in the viewfinder to help you check the camera tilt or compose the shot. Select [Viewfinder display]. Under the [52] tab, select [Viewfinder display], then press <0>. Select [Grid display]. Select [Show]. When you exit the menu, the grid will appear in the viewfinder.

  • Page 64: Q Displaying The Electronic Level

    Q Displaying the Electronic Level You can display the electronic level on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder to help you correct camera tilt. Displaying the Electronic Level on the LCD Monitor Press the <B> button. Each time you press the <B> button, the screen display will change.
  • Page 65 Q Displaying the Electronic Level 3 Displaying the Electronic Level in the Viewfinder An electronic level can be displayed on the upper part of the viewfinder. Since this can be displayed while you shoot, you can correct the camera tilt while shooting. Select [Viewfinder display].

  • Page 66: Setting The Viewfinder Information Display

    Setting the Viewfinder Information DisplayN The shooting function settings (Battery, White balance, Drive mode, AF operation, Metering mode, Image quality: JPEG/RAW, Flicker detection) can be displayed in the viewfinder. By default, only Flicker detection is checkmarked [X]. Select [Viewfinder display]. Under the [52] tab, select [Viewfinder display], then press <0>.

  • Page 67: Help

    Help When [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 while you hold down the <B> button. If the Help fills more than one screen, a scroll bar will appear on the right edge. To scroll, hold down the <B>...
  • Page 68 MEMO...

  • Page 69: Basic Shooting

    Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Mode Dial’s <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) mode for easy picture taking. In the <A> mode, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically. Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, advanced shooting function settings cannot be changed.

  • Page 70: A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

    A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) <A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.73). Set the Mode Dial to <A>. Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the lock release button at the center.

  • Page 71: Take The Picture

    A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. The captured image will be displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. The <A> mode makes the colors look more impressive in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes.
  • Page 72 The shutter speed display is blinking. Since it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a blurred subject due to camera shake. Using a tripod or a Canon EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) is recommended. When the external flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out unnaturally dark.

  • Page 73: A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

    A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <A> mode, pressing the shutter button halfway to focus on a still subject will lock the focus on that subject.

  • Page 74: A Live View Shooting

    A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) A Live View Shooting You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 121. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>. Display the Live View image on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 75: Setting The Af And Drive Modes

    Setting the AF and Drive Modes The AF points in the viewfinder are arranged to make AF shooting suitable for a wide variety of subjects and scenes. You can also select the AF operation and drive mode that best match the shooting conditions and subject. A M icon at the upper right of a page title indicates a function that can be used only in the following modes: <d>...

  • Page 76: F: Selecting The Af Operation

    f: Selecting the AF OperationN You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In the <A> mode, “AI Focus AF” is set automatically. Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <AF>. Set the <d> <s> <f> <a> <F>...
  • Page 77 f: Selecting the AF OperationN One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. When focus is achieved, the AF point that achieved focus will be displayed, and the focus indicator <o>...
  • Page 78 f: Selecting the AF OperationN AI Focus AF for Switching the AF Operation Automatically AI Focus AF switches the AF operation from One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF automatically if a still subject starts moving. After the subject is focused in One-Shot AF, if the subject starts moving, the camera will detect the movement, change the AF operation automatically to AI Servo AF, and start tracking the moving subject.

  • Page 79: S Selecting The Af Area And Af Point

    S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN The 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 the lens attached to the camera, the number of usable AF points and AF point patterns will differ.
  • Page 80 S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding points) The manually-selected AF point <S> and the surrounding AF points <w> are used to focus. Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) One of nine zones is used to focus. 61-point automatic selection The Area AF frame (entire AF area) is used to focus.
  • Page 81 S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN Selecting the AF Area Selection Mode Press the <S> button. Press the <B> button. Look through the viewfinder and press the <B> button. Each time you press the <B> button, the AF area selection mode changes.
  • Page 82 S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN Selecting the AF Point Manually You can manually select the AF point or zone. Press the <S> button. The AF points will be displayed in the viewfinder. In AF point expansion modes, adjacent AF points will also be displayed.

  • Page 83: Af Sensor

    AF Sensor The 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 maximum aperture lenses, high-precision AF is possible at the viewfinder center. Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number of usable AF points and AF pattern will differ.

  • Page 84: Lenses And Usable Af Points

    AF points, see page 82. Regarding new lenses marketed after the EOS 5DS/EOS 5DS R Mark III (in the first half of 2015), check the Canon Web site to see which group they belong to. Some lenses may not be available in certain countries or regions.
  • Page 85 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group B Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable. : Dual cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and the focusing precision is higher than with other AF points.
  • Page 86 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group D Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable. : Dual cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and the focusing precision is higher than with other AF points.
  • Page 87 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group F Autofocusing with only 47 points is possible. (Not possible with all 61 AF points.) All the AF area selection modes are selectable. During automatic AF point selection, the outer frame marking the AF area (Area AF frame) will be different from 61-point automatic selection AF.
  • Page 88 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group H AF is possible with the center AF point and the adjacent AF points above, below, on the left, and on the right. Only the following AF area selection modes are selectable: Single-point AF (manual selection), Single-point Spot AF (manual selection), and AF point expansion (manual selection If an Extender is attached to the lens and the maximum aperture is f/8 (between f/5.6 and f/8), AF will be possible.

  • Page 89: Selecting Ai Servo Af Characteristics

    Selecting AI Servo AF CharacteristicsN You 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 is called the “AF Configuration Tool.” Select the [21] tab. Select a case.

  • Page 90: Mf: Manual Focus

    MF: Manual Focus Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>. <4 L> will be displayed on the LCD panel. Focus on the subject. Focus by turning the lens’s focusing Focusing ring ring until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder.

  • Page 91: Selecting The Drive Mode

    o Selecting the Drive Mode Single and continuous drive modes are provided. You can select the drive mode suiting the scene or subject. Press the <o> button. Select the drive mode. While looking at the LCD panel or in the viewfinder, turn the <5> dial. u : Single shooting When you press the shutter button completely, only one shot will be taken.

  • Page 92: Using The Self-Timer

    j Using the Self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. Press the <o> button. Select the self-timer. While looking at the LCD panel or in the viewfinder, turn the <5> dial. Q : 10-sec. self-timer k : 2-sec.

  • Page 93: Image Settings

    Image Settings This chapter explains image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, Crop/aspect, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, noise reduction, highlight tone priority, lens aberration correction, anti-flicker shooting, and other functions. A M icon at the upper right of a page title indicates a function that can be used only in the following modes: <d>...

  • Page 94: Selecting The Card For Recording And Playback

    Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback If 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 not have to follow the procedures described on pages 94-96.
  • Page 95 3 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback Standard Images will be recorded to the card selected with [Record/play]. Auto switch card Same as with the [Standard] setting, but if the card becomes full, the camera will automatically switch to the other card to record images.
  • Page 96 3 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback Selecting the CF or SD Card for Recording and Playback If [Record func.] is set to [Standard] or [Auto switch card], select the card for recording and playing back images. If [Record func.] is set to [Rec. separately] or [Rec. to multiple], select the card for playing back images.

  • Page 97: Setting The Image-Recording Quality

    Setting the Image-Recording Quality You 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. There are three RAW image quality settings: 1, 41, 61. Select [Image quality].
  • Page 98 7 (Fine) quality. The file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon’s testing standards (Crop/aspect ratio: Full-frame, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using an 8 GB CF card. These figures will vary by the subject, card brand, crop/aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom Functions, and other settings.

  • Page 99: Setting Crop/Aspect Ratio

    Setting Crop/Aspect RatioN Normally, 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 magnified approx. 1.3x (equivalent to APS-H size) or approx. 1.6x (equivalent to APS-C size) as if you were using a telephoto lens (crop shooting) or set the desired aspect ratio before you shoot.
  • Page 100 Setting Crop/Aspect RatioN Take the picture. Example settings Viewfinder shooting With e•b The shooting area in the viewfinder will be masked or have frame lines. The area surrounded by the semi- transparent masking or frame lines will be recorded as an image. With •...

  • Page 101: I: Setting The Iso Speed

    i: Setting the ISO SpeedN Set 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 set automatically. Press the <m> button. Set the ISO speed. While looking at the LCD panel or in the viewfinder, turn the <6>...

  • Page 102: A Selecting A Picture Style

    A Selecting a Picture StyleN By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject. The Picture Style is set automatically to [D] (Auto) in the <A> mode. Press the <b> button. Select [A]. The Picture Style selection screen will appear.

  • Page 103: B: Setting The White Balance

    B: Setting the White BalanceN White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the Auto [Q] (Ambience priority) or [Q ] (White priority) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with Auto, you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object.

  • Page 104: Auto Correction Of Brightness And Contrast

    Auto Correction of Brightness and ContrastN If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG images, the correction is applied when the image is captured. [Standard] is automatically set in the <A>...

  • Page 105: Setting Noise Reduction

    Setting Noise ReductionN High ISO Speed Noise Reduction This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high ISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of the image (shadow areas) is further reduced.
  • Page 106 3 Setting Noise ReductionN Long Exposure Noise Reduction Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer. Select [Long exp. noise reduction]. Under the [z3] tab, select [Long exp. noise reduction], then press <0>. Set the desired setting. Select the desired setting, then press <0>.

  • Page 107: Highlight Tone Priority

    Highlight Tone PriorityN You can reduce overexposed, clipped highlights. Select [Highlight tone priority]. Under the [z3] tab, select [Highlight tone priority], then press <0>. Select [Enable]. Highlight details are improved. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights.

  • Page 108: Correction Of Lens Peripheral Illumination And Aberrations

    Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberration Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners look darker due to the lens characteristics. Color fringing along subject outlines is called chromatic aberration. This lens aberration and light fall-off can be corrected. By default, Peripheral illumination and Chromatic aberration correction are set to [Enable].
  • Page 109 3 Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberration Chromatic Aberration Correction Select the setting. Check that [Correction data available] is displayed for the attached lens. Select [Chromatic aberration], then press <0>. Select [Enable], then press <0>. Take the picture. The image will be recorded with the chromatic aberration corrected.

  • Page 110: Reducing Flicker

    Reducing FlickerN If 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 the image may be vertically unevenly exposed. If continuous shooting is used under these conditions, uneven exposures or colors across the images may result.

  • Page 111: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations In the <d> <s> <f> <a> <F> shooting modes, you can select the shutter speed, aperture, and other camera settings to change the exposure and obtain the desired result. A M icon at the upper right of a page title indicates a function that can be used only in the following modes: <d>...

  • Page 112: D: Program Ae

    d: Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE. * <d> stands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the Mode Dial to <d>. Focus on the subject. Look through the viewfinder and aim the AF point over the subject.

  • Page 113: S: Shutter-Priority Ae

    s: Shutter-Priority AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure matching the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action of a moving subject. A slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion.

  • Page 114: F: Aperture-Priority Ae

    f: Aperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus.

  • Page 115: A: Manual Exposure

    a: Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a commercially-available exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * <a>...
  • Page 116 a: Manual Exposure Exposure Compensation with Auto ISO If the ISO speed is set to A (AUTO), you can set exposure compensation (p.118) as follows: • [z2: Expo.comp./AEB] • Under [83: Custom Controls], use [s: Expo comp (hold btn, turn •...

  • Page 117: Selecting The Metering Mode

    q Selecting the Metering ModeN You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. In the <A> mode, evaluative metering is set automatically. Press the <n> button. Select the metering mode. While looking at the LCD panel or in the viewfinder, turn the <6>...

  • Page 118: O Setting Exposure Compensation

    O Setting Exposure CompensationN Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set in the <d>, <s>, and <f> shooting modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops.

  • Page 119: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)

    h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing. Select [Expo.comp./AEB].

  • Page 120: A Ae Lock

    A AE LockN Use 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 setting. Press the <A> button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the picture.

  • Page 121: Shooting With The Lcd Monitor

    Shooting 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 shooting”. Live View shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to <A>. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images.

  • Page 122: A Shooting With The Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>. Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The Live View image will closely match the brightness level of the actual image you capture.

  • Page 123: Enabling Live View Shooting

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Enabling Live View Shooting Set [z5: Live View shoot.] (the [z3] tab in <A>) to [Enable]. Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting (Approx. number of shots) Room Temperature Low Temperatures Temperature (23°C / 73°F) (0°C / 32°F) Possible shots The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N and...

  • Page 124: Information Display

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change. Possible shots/Seconds Maximum burst remaining on self-timer Battery level Temperature warning Number of remaining multiple exposures HDR shooting/ AF point (FlexiZone - Single) Multiple exposures/ Multi Shot Noise Reduction Histogram display...

  • Page 125: Shooting Function Settings

    Shooting Function Settings Crop/Aspect You can perform crop shooting, or shoot with the set aspect ratio for Live View shooting. To set them with the menu, see page 99. If you use [83: Custom Controls] to assign [Switch between crop/aspect] to the <B>...
  • Page 126 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) u(face)+Tracking: c The camera detects and focuses on human faces. If a face moves, the AF point <p> also moves to track the face. Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 127 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Focusing on a subject other than a human face Press <9> or <0> and the AF frame < > will appear in the center. Then use <9> to move the AF frame over the desired subject.
  • Page 128 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) FlexiZone - Single: d The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you want to focus on a particular subject. Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 129: Mf: Focusing Manually

    MF: Focusing Manually You can magnify the image and focus precisely with MF (manual focus). Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens’s focusing ring to focus roughly. Display the magnifying frame. Press the <u> button. The magnifying frame will appear. Magnifying frame Move the magnifying frame.
  • Page 130 MF: Focusing Manually Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens’s focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press the <u> button to return to the normal view. Take the picture. Check the exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.122).

  • Page 131: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to <k>. For cards that can record movies, see page 5. If you handhold the camera and shoot movies, camera shake can cause blurred movies. Using a tripod is recommended.

  • Page 132: Shooting Movies

    k Shooting Movies Autoexposure Shooting When the shooting mode is set to <A>, <d>, or <F>, autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness. Exposure control will be the same for all the shooting modes. Set the Mode Dial to <A>, <d>, or <F>.

  • Page 133: Shutter-Priority Ae

    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 Mode Dial to <s>. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>.

  • Page 134: Aperture-Priority Ae

    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 Mode Dial to <f>. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>.

  • Page 135: Manual Exposure Shootin

    k Shooting Movies Manual Exposure Shooting You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users. Set the Mode Dial to <a>. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>.
  • Page 136 k Shooting Movies Focus and shoot the movie. The procedure is the same as steps 3 and 4 for “Autoexposure Shooting” (p.132). ISO Speed in the <a> Mode With [Auto] (A), the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 6400.
  • Page 137 k Shooting Movies Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change. Maximum burst Movie shooting remaining time*/Elapsed time Possible shots/Seconds AF point (FlexiZone - Single) remaining on self-timer Battery level Movie shooting mode/ Temperature warning Scene icon Histogram (a mode) :Autoexposure (A)

  • Page 138: Setting The Movie Recording Size

    Setting the Movie Recording Size With [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. The frame rate displayed on the [Movie rec. size] screen switches automatically depending on the [53: Video system] setting.
  • Page 139 3 Setting the Movie Recording Size Compression Method W ALL-I (For editing/I-only) Compresses one frame at a time for recording. Although the file size is larger than with IPB (Standard), the movie is more suited for editing. X IPB (Standard) Compresses multiple frames at a time efficiently for recording.
  • Page 140 3 Setting the Movie Recording Size Movie Files Exceeding 4 GB Even if you shoot a movie exceeding 4 GB, you can keep shooting without interruption. During movie shooting, approx. 30 sec. before the movie reaches the 4 GB file size, the elapsed shooting time or time code displayed in the movie-shooting screen will start blinking.

  • Page 141: Image Playback

    Image Playback This chapter explains basic procedures to play back images and movies. Images shot and saved with another device The camera may not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera, edited with a computer, or that have had their file names changed.

  • Page 142: Image Playback

    x Image Playback Single-Image Display Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The last image captured or played back will appear. Select an image. To play back images starting with the last image captured, turn the <5> dial counterclockwise. To play back images starting with the first captured image, turn the dial clockwise.

  • Page 143: Shooting Information Display

    x Image Playback Exit the image playback. Press the <x> button to exit the image playback and return to shooting-ready state. Shooting Information Display With the shooting information screen displayed (p.142), you can tilt <9> up or down to change the shooting information displayed at the screen’s bottom as follows.

  • Page 144: B: Shooting Information Display

    Highlight tone priority Exposure compensation amount ISO speed If the image was taken by another camera, certain shooting information may not be displayed. It may not be possible to play back images taken with the EOS 5DS/EOS 5DS R on other cameras.
  • Page 145 B: Shooting Information Display Shooting information display • Detailed information Exposure compensation amount Aperture Histogram (Brightness/RGB) Shooting date and time Shutter speed ISO speed Shooting mode/ Scroll bar Multiple exposure Highlight tone priority White balance Metering mode File size Flash exposure compensation Auto Lighting amount/HDR shooting/ Optimizer...
  • Page 146 B: Shooting Information Display • Lens/Histogram information Histogram display (Brightness) Lens name Histogram display (RGB) Focal length • White balance information • Picture Style information 1 • Color space / Noise reduction information • Picture Style information 2 • Lens aberration correction information...
  • Page 147 B: Shooting Information Display Sample Movie Information Display Movie playback Aperture Shutter speed ISO speed Movie shooting mode/ Time-lapse movie File size Movie recording size Recording time/Time code Frame rate Compression method • < > and < > modes: Shutter speed, aperture and ISO speed are not displayed.

  • Page 148: Searching For Images Quickly

    x Searching for Images Quickly H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display) You can search for images quickly with the index display showing 4, 9, 36, or 100 images on one screen. Press the <u> button. During image playback or when the camera is ready to shoot, press the <u>...

  • Page 149: Magnifying Images

    u Magnifying Images You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 16x on the LCD monitor. Magnify the image. The image can be magnified as follows: 1. During image playback (single-image display), 2. During the image review after image capture, and 3.

  • Page 150: Playing Back Movies

    k Playing Back Movies Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display an image. Select a movie. Turn the <5> dial to select the movie to be played. With the single-image display, the <s1> icon displayed on the upper left indicates a movie.
  • Page 151 k Playing Back Movies Movie Playback Panel Operation Playback Description 7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop. Adjust the slow motion speed by turning the <5> dial. 8 Slow motion The slow motion speed is indicated on the upper right of the screen.

  • Page 152: L Erasing Images

    L Erasing Images You can either select and erase unnecessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect them.

  • Page 153: Viewing The Cd-Rom Instruction Manuals

    Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals / Downloading Images to Your Computer This chapter explains how to view the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM on your computer, download images from the camera to your computer, gives an overview of the software in the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM), and explains how to install the software on your computer.

  • Page 154: Viewing The Camera Instruction Manual Cd-Rom

    Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM The Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM contains the following electronic manuals (PDF files): Camera Instruction Manual Explains all the camera functions and procedures, including basic content. Quick Reference Guide Simple and portable guide covering basic function settings, shooting instructions, and playback instructions.
  • Page 155 Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM Double-click the START file. The screen shown in step 4 will appear. The icon displayed will differ depending on your computer’s operating system. Click your language. Click the instruction manual you want to read. The instruction manual will be displayed.

  • Page 156: Downloading Images To A Computer

    USB terminal. Use EOS Utility to transfer the images. For details, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual (p.160). Use the provided interface cable or one from Canon. When connecting the interface cable, use the provided cable protector (p.29).
  • Page 157 Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images with a Card Reader You can use a card reader to download images to your computer. Install the software (p.159) Insert the card into the card reader. Use Digital Photo Professional to download the images. For details, refer to the Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual (p.160).

  • Page 158: Software Overview

    Software Overview EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Various software for EOS DIGITAL cameras are contained on the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk. EOS Utility With the camera connected to a computer, EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer. You can also use this software to set various camera settings and shoot remotely from the computer connected to the camera.

  • Page 159: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software Do not connect the camera to your computer before you install the software. The software will not be installed correctly. If there is a previous version of the software already installed on your computer, follow the procedure below to install the latest version. (The previous version will be overwritten.) Insert the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk into your computer.

  • Page 160: Software Instruction Manual

    Software Instruction Manual Software Instruction Manuals are contained on the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk. You can copy and view the software instruction manual (PDF files) as follows: Insert the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk into your computer. Close the install screen. When the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk install screen appears, close the install screen.
  • Page 161 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 pack). Please note that this...
  • Page 162 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, U.S.A. Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)
  • Page 163 USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.
  • Page 164 The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of March 2015. For information on the compatibility with any products introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. For the latest version Instruction Manual, refer to the Canon Web site. CPH-E140-000 © CANON INC. 2015...

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