Canon EOC-1DX User manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual.

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The EOS-1D X is the top-of-the-line EOS DIGITAL high-performance

digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a full-frame (approx. 36 x 24

mm) CMOS sensor with approx. 18.1 effective megapixels, Dual DIGIC

5+, normal ISO speed range of ISO 100 - 51200, approx. 100%

viewfinder coverage, high-precision and high-speed 61-point AF,

approx. 12 fps high-speed continuous shooting, RGB metering sensor,

3.2-inch LCD monitor, Live View shooting, and Full High-Definition (Full

HD) movie shooting.

The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation, provides

many features for demanding shots, is highly reliable even in harsh

environments, and is compatible with a wide range of accessories that

expand shooting possibilities.

Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further

Familiarize Yourself with the Camera

With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have

captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how

they come out. You can then better understand the camera.

To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety

Warnings” (p.400, 401) and “Handling Precautions” (p.14, 15).

Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability

After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been

properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the

images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon

cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

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images of people and certain subjects for anything but private

enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,

etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.

CF Card

In this manual, “card” refers to a CF card. The CF card (for recording

images) is not included. Please purchase it separately.

Introduction

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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included

with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

* Attach Eyecup Eg to the viewfinder eyepiece.

* Be careful not to lose any of the above items.

Item Check List

Battery Pack

LP-E4N

(with protective cover)

Battery Charger

LC-E4N

(with protective covers)

Interface Cable

IFC-200U

Stereo AV Cable

AVC-DC400ST

EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk

(Software)

Software Instruction

Manuals

(1) Camera Instruction Manual (this booklet)

(2) Wired LAN Instruction Manual

(3) Pocket Guide

Camera

(with body cap and

battery compartment cap)

(1) (3)

Wide Strap L7

Eyecup Eg

Cable Protector

(2)

Wired LAN

To set up a wired LAN using the Ethernet RJ-45 terminal (p.21), refer to the

separate “Wired LAN Instruction Manual.”

Software Instruction Manuals

The Software Instruction Manuals are included on the CD-ROM as

PDF files. See page 409 for instructions to look up information in the

Software Instruction Manuals.

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Icons in this Manual

<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.

<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.

<9> : Indicates the Multi-controller.

<0> : Indicates the Setting button.

0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that the corresponding function remains

active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.

respectively after you let go of the button.

* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,

and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the

LCD monitor.

3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the

<M> button and changing the setting.

(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

: Tips or advice for better shooting.

: Problem-solving advice.

Basic Assumptions

All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch

is already set to <1> (p.38).

It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are

set to their defaults.

The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the

EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens as an example.

Conventions Used in this Manual

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Chapters

Introduction 2

Getting Started 29

Setting the AF and Drive Modes 65

Image Settings 113

Exposure Control 163

Flash Photography 189

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 199

Shooting Movies 219

Image Playback 245

Post-Processing Images 285

Sensor Cleaning 293

Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer

299

Customizing the Camera 317

Reference 353

Software Start Guide 409

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Introduction 2

Item Check List................................................................................. 3

Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 4

Chapters........................................................................................... 5

Index to Features ........................................................................... 12

Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 14

Quick Start Guide ........................................................................... 16

Nomenclature ................................................................................. 18

Getting Started 29

Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 30

Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 34

Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 35

Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 38

Setting the Date, Time, and Zone .................................................. 40

Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 42

Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 43

Basic Operation.............................................................................. 45

QQuick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 51

3Menu Operations.................................................................. 53

Before You Start............................................................................. 55

Formatting the Card..................................................................... 55

Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off ................................. 57

Setting the Image Review Time................................................... 57

Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ............................. 58

Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level........................................ 61

Feature Guide............................................................................ 63

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Contents

Setting the AF and Drive Modes 65

2: Selecting the AF Mode............................................................66

SSelecting the AF Area...............................................................69

AF Area Selection Modes ...............................................................72

About the AF Sensor.......................................................................75

Lenses and Usable AF Points.........................................................76

Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) ...................82

Customizing AF Functions ..............................................................91

Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus (AF Microadjustment) ....102

When Autofocus Fails ...................................................................108

MF: Manual Focusing.................................................................109

R: Selecting the Drive Mode...................................................110

jUsing the Self-timer .................................................................112

Image Settings 113

Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback ...........................114

Setting the Image-Recording Quality ............................................117

i: Setting the ISO Speed .........................................................124

Selecting a Picture Style ...............................................................129

Customizing a Picture Style ..........................................................132

Registering a Picture Style............................................................ 135

B: Setting the White Balance....................................................137

OCustom White Balance...........................................................138

PSetting the Color Temperature...............................................143

uWhite Balance Correction ........................................................144

Correcting the Brightness and Contrast Automatically (Auto Lighting Optimizer)

..146

Noise Reduction Settings..............................................................147

Highlight Tone Priority................................................................... 150

Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction ...151

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Creating and Selecting a Folder................................................... 154

Changing the File Name............................................................... 156

File Numbering Methods .............................................................. 158

Setting Copyright Information....................................................... 160

Setting the Color Space ............................................................... 162

Exposure Control 163

d: Program AE............................................................................. 164

s: Shutter-Priority AE ................................................................ 167

f: Aperture-Priority AE ............................................................. 169

Depth of Field Preview............................................................... 170

a: Manual Exposure ................................................................... 171

qSelecting the Metering Mode.................................................. 173

OSetting Exposure Compensation............................................. 175

hAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)........................................... 176

AAE Lock................................................................................... 177

Bulb Exposures ............................................................................ 178

PMultiple Exposures ................................................................. 180

2Mirror Lockup ........................................................................ 187

Flash Photography 189

DFlash Photography ................................................................... 190

Setting the Flash .......................................................................... 193

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 199

APreparing for Live View Shooting........................................... 200

AShooting with the LCD Monitor .............................................. 201

Shooting Function Settings .......................................................... 205

Menu Function Settings................................................................ 206

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Contents

Using AF to Focus ........................................................................209

Focusing Manually ........................................................................216

Shooting Movies 219

kPreparing to Shoot Movies .....................................................220

kShooting Movies .....................................................................221

Autoexposure Shooting..............................................................221

Shutter-priority AE......................................................................222

Aperture-priority AE....................................................................223

Manual Exposure Shooting ........................................................ 225

Shooting Still Photos .................................................................. 230

Shooting Function Settings ...........................................................232

Setting the Movie-Recording Size.................................................233

Setting the Sound Recording ........................................................236

Silent Control ................................................................................238

Setting the Time Code ..................................................................239

Menu Function Settings ................................................................241

Image Playback 245

xImage Playback ......................................................................246

B: Shooting Information Display ..............................................248

HISearching for Images Quickly.............................................251

uMagnified View ........................................................................253

bRotating the Image ..................................................................255

Setting Ratings.............................................................................. 256

QQuick Control During Playback ...............................................258

kEnjoying Movies......................................................................260

kPlaying Movies........................................................................262

XEditing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes ...............................264

Slide Show (Auto Playback)..........................................................266

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Contents

Viewing the Images on TV ........................................................... 269

JProtecting Images................................................................... 273

KRecording and Playing Voice Memos ..................................... 275

aCopying Images ...................................................................... 277

LErasing Images........................................................................ 280

Changing Image Playback Settings ............................................. 282

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness....................................... 282

Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ............................................... 283

Post-Processing Images 285

RProcessing RAW Images with the Camera .......................... 286

SResize..................................................................................... 291

Sensor Cleaning 293

fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning .................................................. 294

Appending Dust Delete Data........................................................ 295

Manual Sensor Cleaning .............................................................. 297

Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer

299

Preparing to Print ......................................................................... 300

wPrinting.................................................................................... 302

Trimming the Image................................................................... 307

WDigital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 309

WDirect Printing with DPOF....................................................... 312

dTransferring Images to a Personal Computer........................ 313

Customizing the Camera 317

Custom Functions ........................................................................ 318

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