Instruction Manual

The EOS 5D Mark III is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex

camera featuring a fine-detail, full-frame (approx. 36 x 24 mm) CMOS

sensor with approx. 22.3 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5+, approx. 100%

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

approx. 6 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full High-

Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.

The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at any time,

provides many features for demanding shots, and expands shooting

possibilities with system accessories.

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.383, 384) 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.

Copyrights

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.

Memory Cards

In this manual, “CF card” refers to CompactFlash cards and “SD card”

refers to SD/SDHC/SDXC cards. “Card” refers to all memory cards

used to record images or movies. The camera does not come with a

card for recording images/movies. Please purchase it separately.

Introduction

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