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Read this manual together with the EOS-1D X Instruction
Manual and EOS-1D X Wired LAN Instruction Manual.
INSTRUCTION
The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual. MANUAL
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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 beautiful and impressive background blur effects, high ISO speeds for low-light shooting, 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels) movie recording, Full HD 60p/50p, Super 35mm Crop, Canon Log gamma, and uncompressed movie output via HDMI. Ot
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Instruction Manuals The EOS-1D C comes with three manuals: 1. EOS-1D C Instruction Manual (this booklet), 2. EOS-1D X Instruction Manual, and 3. EOS-1D X Wired LAN Instruction Manual. For movie shooting, refer to 1. For basic operations, still photo shooting, playback functions, wired LAN functions, and other information not in 1, see manuals 2 and 3 as they are basically common with those of the EOS-1D X. Camera and Wired LAN Instruction Manuals Basic operations, still Wired LAN Movie sh
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Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Eyecup Eg Battery Pack Battery Charger Camera LP-E4N LC-E4N (with body cap and (with protective cover) (with protective covers) battery compartment cap) Wide Strap L7 Interface Cable Stereo AV Cable IFC-200U AVC-DC400ST Cable Protector EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Software Instruction and Clamp (Software) Manual (1) EOS-1D C Instruction Manual (this
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Conventions Used in this Manual 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
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Contents Introduction 2 Instruction Manuals .......................................................................... 3 Item Check List................................................................................. 4 Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 5 Handling Precautions ....................................................................... 8 Nomenclature ................................................................................. 10
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Contents Reference 61 2 Differences with the EOS-1D X Instruction Manual ........................62 System Map....................................................................................66 Menu Settings.................................................................................68 Troubleshooting Guide....................................................................70 Specifications..................................................................................76 Safety Warnings
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Handling Precautions Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. 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. Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet
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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. They do not affect the images recorded. If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only tem
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Nomenclature Lens mount index Mirror Depth-of-field preview button Movie microphone Multi-function button 2 (p.39) Self-timer lamp Lens lock pin Shutter button (p.18) Lens release button Lens mount Grip Contacts Vertical-grip Multi-function button 2 Vertical-grip depth-of-field preview button Vertical-grip on/off Tripod socket switch Vertical-grip AF area selection mode/ Multi-function/ Body number Multi-spot metering button Vertical-grip Main Dial (p.19) Vertical-grip shutter button
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Nomenclature White balance selection button Exposure compensation/ Aperture button AF area selection LCD panel illumination button mode/Multi-function/ Multi-spot metering button Hot shoe ISO speed Flash-sync contacts setting button (p.23) <6> Main Dial Eyecup Strap mount <9> Multi-controller <0> Setting button <5> Quick Control Dial (p.18) LCD monitor <9> Vertical-grip Quick Control button Multi-controller Touch pad (p.42) Vertical-grip AE lock button (p.22)
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Nomenclature Focal plane mark Top LCD panel Metering mode Live View shooting/ selection/Flash exposure Movie shooting button compensation button (p.16) Shooting mode selection button AF start button (p.18) (p.28) AE lock button (p.22) AF mode selection/ Drive mode selection button AF point selection button AEB setting button System extension mounting hole Eyepiece shutter lever Speaker (p.58) Viewfinder eyepiece Battery release handle Dioptric ad
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Nomenclature Menu button Info button (p.57) Card slot 1 Strap mount Card slot 2 Card slot cover Terminal cover Card 1 eject button Card 2 eject button Network Access lamp lamp Card slot cover Playback release handle button (p.57) Voice memo microphone Card/ Image size selection button Protect/Voice memo button Index/Magnify/ Reduce button Erase button System extension terminal Ethernet RJ-45 terminal External microphone IN terminal (p.39) H
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Using the Cable Protector and Clamp With a Canon HDMI cable (sold separately): 1 2 Interface cable Cable protector HDMI cable (sold separately) 3 4 Cable clamp With a third party HDMI cable (commercially available): 1 2 3 4 If the plug of a third-party HDMI cable can fit into the Cable protector, using the Cable protector is recommended. 14 C OP Y
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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. 15 C OP Y
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k Preparing to Shoot Movies Set the camera so it can record the live image displayed on the LCD monitor as a movie. To shoot still photos, see page 31. Check the [Movies] setting. 1 Select the [z4] tab and check that [LV z/k set.] is set to [Movies]. If it is set to [Disable] or [Stills], select [Movies], then press <0>. “LV” stands for Live View. Set [Movie rec. size]. 2 For details on [Movie rec. size], see page 34. Display the image. 3 Press the button. The image will appear on
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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 Use a large-capacity card with a fast writing/reading speed (required card performance) as shown in the tab
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k Shooting Movies Autoexposure Shooting When the shooting mode is set to or , autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness. Autoexposure control will be the same for and . Set the shooting mode to . Press the button and turn the <6> or <5> dial to select or . Focus the subject. 2 Before shooting a movie, focus with AF or manual focus (zp.213 to 220). When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will fo
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k Shooting Movies Shutter-priority AE When the shooting mode is , 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 . 1 Press the button and turn the <6> or <5> dial to select . Set the desired shutter speed. 2 While looking at the LCD monitor, turn the <6> dial. The settable shutter speeds depend on the frame rate <9>. • 6 5 4 : 1/40
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k Shooting Movies Aperture-priority AE When the shooting mode is , 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 . 1 Press the button and turn the <6> or <5> dial to select . Set the desired aperture. 2 While looking at the LCD monitor, turn the <6> dial. Aperture Focus and shoot the movie. 3 The procedure is the same as steps 2 a
