Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Brochure

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Peripheral­Illumination­Correction,­Highlight­Tone­
Priority­and­Noise­Reduction­feature­help­ensure­
accurate,­nuanced­results.
Vari-angle LCD
Found­on­the­new­EOS­
Rebel­T3i­and­EOS­60D,­the­
brilliant­Canon­Vari-angle­3.0-inch­Clear­View­LCD­
with­180°­vertical­rotation­sets­new­standards­
for­clarity­and­flexibility.­Designed­to­flip­out­from­
the­back­of­the­camera,­the­Vari-angle­monitor’s­
180°­rotation­means­it­can­be­adjusted­for­low­
angle­or­high­angle­and­can­even­be­positioned­
forward­directly­at­the­subject­(when­facing­the­
subject,­the­displayed­image­automatically­flips,­
showing­a­right-side-up­mirror­image,­perfect­
for­self-portraits).­Because­the­monitor­opens­
out­sideways,­it­switches­between­low­and­high­
angle­shooting­without­interfering­with­the­use­
of­auxiliary­camera­grips­or­tripods.­
Advanced RAW + JPEG Recording
Best­described­as­“digital­negatives,”­RAW­images­
contain­pre-processed­image­data­as­captured­
by­the­sensor­and,­with­post-processing,­they­
yield­the­highest­image­quality­possible­from­a­
DSLR.­While­professionals­and­advanced­ama-
teurs­will­often­prefer­to­shoot­in­RAW­mode,­
JPEG­images­take­up­significantly­less­storage­
space­and­are­often­more­immediately­pleas-
ing­to­the­eye.­With­Canon­EOS­DSLR­cameras,­
you­can­capture­images­in­a­number­of­RAW­or­
JPEG­modes­and­sRAW­options,­depending­on­
the­camera’s­sensor,­as­well­as­record­numerous­
EOS Integrated
Cleaning System
Canon­has­designed­
an­Integrated­Cleaning­System­with­a­Self­
Cleaning­Sensor­Unit­customized­to­the­specifi-
cations­and­performance­characteristics­of­each­
EOS­digital­SLR­camera­that­helps­combat­stray­
dust­that­can­enter­the­camera­when­changing­a­
lens­or­when­out­in­the­field.­The­front­surface­of­
the­sensor’s­IR-cut/Low-pass­filter­cleans­itself­
automatically­with­ultrasonic­vibrations­every­
time­the­camera­is­turned­on­or­off.­Removed­
dust­adheres­to­material­around­the­filter­to­
help­it­stay­off.­With­
DPP,­dust­missed­by­
the­cleaning­unit­can­
be­captured­by­
Canon’s­Dust­Delete­
Data­Detection­and­
can­be­erased­from­
the­image­file.
Wireless Transmitter Technology
As­quickly­as­the­digital­SLR­has­become­­
commonplace­in­the­hands­of­professional­
photographers­and­enthusiasts­alike,­so­too­
has­wireless­communication­between­the­SLR­
and­external­components.­The­EOS­series­has­
a­number­of­dedicated­Wireless­File­Transmitters­
that­keep­the­camera­connected­to­the­wireless­
world,­simply,­with­tremendous­speed.­Whether­
connected­through­a­port­on­the­side­of­the­
camera,­or­incorporated­into­a­camera-integrated­
design­—­some­units­serve­as­an­auxiliary­hand­
grip­—­Canon­Wireless­Transmitters­can­connect­
securely­to­Local­Area­Networks­(LAN)­wirelessly­
(with­a­range­up­to­approximately­500­feet)­or­
combinations­of­RAW­and­JPEG­images­simulta-
neously.­And­models­like­the­EOS­60D­can­pro-
cess­RAW­files­in-camera,­delivering­JPEGs­based­
on­the­shot’s­original­parameters,­or­with­changes­
as­specified­by­the­photographer.­This­makes­it­
easy­to­experiment­with­the­Canon­Creative­
Filters,­simulating­grainy­black­and­white­photog-
raphy,­soft­focus,­toy­cameras,­even­a­Miniature­
Effect,­with­no­effect­on­the­original­RAW­file.
Maximum
Durability and
Performance
Hold­a­Canon­EOS­SLR­
in­your­hands.­The­look­
and­feel­of­quality­and­
reliability­are­the­result­
of­decades­of­camera-making­experience­and­
these­translate­to­real-world­performance­and­
durability­second­to­none.­The­newest­EOS-1D­
class­professional­SLR­cameras,­for­example,­
feature­bodies­made­of­coated­cast­magnesium­
alloy,­which,­while­light­in­weight,­deliver­out-
standing­strength,­rigidity­and­electromagnetic­
shielding.­Furthermore,­the­body­is­extensively­
gasketed­and­sealed,­making­the­cameras­
exceptionally­water-­and­dust-resistant.­These­
are­truly­cameras­built­to­take­on­the­some­of­
the­world’s­harshest­shooting­conditions.
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EOS SLR CAMERAS
directly,­and­can­connect­and­upload­to­FTP­(File­
Transfer­Protocol)­or­dedicated­WFT­Servers.­
­ The­WFT-E5A­(EOS­7D),­WFT-E2­II­A­(EOS-1D­
Mark­IV,­EOS-1Ds­Mark­III­and­EOS-1D­Mark­III)­
and­WFT-E4­II­A­(EOS­5D­Mark­II)­feature­
IEEE802.11a/b/g­compatibility­(Type-A/B/G),­
WPS­compatibility,­WFT­Server­Remote­Live­
View,­a­camera­linking­function­and­Bluetooth­
connectivity.­Additionally,­the­WFT-E5A­also­
includes­a­media­server­function.­With­select­
models,­in­WFT­Server­mode,­up­to­three­
separate­computers­can­access­the­camera’s­
memory­card­using­a­standard­web­browser­
from­anywhere­in­the­world­(Microsoft­Internet­
Explorer
® ,­Apple­Safari ® ,­etc.).­Images­can­
be­selected­from­the­browser­window­and­
dragged­onto­a­computer’s­desktop­or­to­a­
folder,­which­copies­the­full­file­to­a­computer.­
Remote­firing­of­the­camera­over­the­Internet­
is­also­possible.­With­the­EOS­7D,­a­dedicated­
media­server­can­also­be­created­with­DLNA­
(Digital­Living­Network­Alliance)­compliant­
devices,­allowing­numerous­points­of­access­
to­images­instantaneously.­EOS­Utility­Mode,­
or­PTP­(Point­to­Point)­connectivity­allows­the­
photographer­to­connect­a­single­camera­to­a­
computer­for­advanced­two-way­communication­
and­professional­tethered­camera­operation.­
WFT­units­can­also­connect­to­select­GPS­units,­
via­the­USB­Host­function,­and­have­GPS­infor-
mation,­altitude­and­time­code­added­to­each­
image’s­shooting­data.­External­hard­drives­
can­be­attached­for­direct­recording­or­backup.­
Plus,­select­WFT­models­can­be­used­as­remote­
control­receivers,­allowing­for­wireless­shooting­
and­control,­from­a­range­of­Wi-Fi­enabled­
handheld­devices­including­smartphones.
Picture Style Technology
With­the­myriad­of­features­and­
settings­available,­even­the­best­
photographer­might­occasionally­have­doubts­as­
to­whether­all­of­the­camera­settings­are­optimal­
for­the­shot.­Canon’s­ingenious­Picture­Style­fea-
ture­comes­to­the­rescue,­providing­a­number­of­
user-friendly­presets,­including­standard,­neutral­
and­landscape,­giving­the­ability­to­fine-tune­the­
images­the­camera­produces.­They­enable­the­
photographer­to­make­optimal­choices­based­
simply­on­the­type­of­shooting.­These­presets­
can­be­used­in­much­the­same­way­one­would­use­
different­types­of­film,­and­more­can­be­created­
using­Canon’s­included­Picture­Style­Editor­
Software.­Individual­camera­settings—such­as­
sharpening,­contrast,­color­tone,­and­saturation­
can­be­overridden­if­need­be.
Shooting Modes
Beyond­normal­shooting­modes­
such­as­Auto,­Aperture­priority­
and­Shutter­priority,­select­
EOS­cameras­offer­shooting­
features­such­as­Picture­Style­technology,­which­
optimizes­camera­settings­for­subjects­like­land-
scapes­and­portraits,­even­monochromes.­For­
even­more­creative­imaging­freedom,­Canon­
developed­Basic+.­Basic+­makes­it­easy­to­­
create­whatever­image­effects­desired.­Basic+­
has­two­initial­option­categories:­In­“Shoot­by­
ambiance­selection,”­standard­white­balance­
and­exposure­
compensation­
are­altered­
according­to­the­
chosen­ambi-
ence,­like­vivid,­
soft,­warm,­
intense,­cool,­brighter,­darker­and­monochrome.­
In­“Shoot­by­lighting­or­scene­type,”­white­bal-
ance­is­adjusted­according­to­selections­like­
daylight,­cloudy,­shade,­tungsten,­fluorescent­
and­sunset.­These­features,­complemented­by­
the­Canon­Auto­Lighting­Optimizer,­Lens­
Record or backup images onto external media
Add the latitude, longitude, altitude, date and time,
and other shooting information to images
Connected by a USB cable Connected via Bluetooth
External Media
GPS
FTP Transfer EOS Utility WFT Server
Transfer images
to an FTP server
Use a web browser
to capture, view,
and download
images remotely
Use EOS Utility to
capture, view, and
download images
remotely
Media Server
View images on a
DLNA-compatible
TV or other devices
Linked Shooting
Wirelessly trigger
shooting by slave
cameras linked to
a master camera
— Functions When Connected via USB — — Wireless and Wireless LAN Functions —
Landscape – Great for shooting nature scenes and blue skies, this setting enhances the blues and greens typical in landscapes,
and enhances saturation, contrast and sharpening.
Monochrome – This setting emulates the color filters of
silver halide film for bold black and white images and allows
for red, green and other types of filter work.
Portrait – The perfect setting for photographing people, the
portrait setting adds warmer skin tones with a slight boost
in contrast and in-camera sharpening.
Fig. 21 Adjustable angle
Vari-angle LCD adjusttment angle
Quick Control screen
Weatherproof – Select EOS cameras feature dust- and
weather-resistant bodies. EOS 7D with BG-E7 shown.
Low-angle position High-angle position
Forward position