EOS-1D X Mark III: Basic Operations
Article ID: ART176250 | | | Date published: 02/03/2020 | | | Date last updated: 09/15/2023 |
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Basic Operations Basic Operations
Adjusting the Viewfinder
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Holding the CameraTo obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.
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Shutter ButtonThe 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 value. The exposure value (shutter speed and aperture value) is displayed in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel for approx. 6 sec. (metering timer/). Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture.
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Main Dial
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Quick Control Dial
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Multi-Controlleris an eight-direction key with center button. To use it, press lightly with the tip of your thumb.
: Multi-Function ButtonThe button is used for operations such as selection of the AF area selection mode ()/AF method (), FE lock (), or multi-spot metering (). To select the AF area or AF method, press the button (), then press the button. : AF Start Button/Smart ControllerOn this control, you can press the center or drag with your finger.
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: Multi-Function LockWith [6: Multi function lock] configured () and the power switch set to , you can prevent the settings from being changed by accidentally touching the Main dial, Quick control dial, Multi-controller, smart controller, or touch-screen panel. Note
LCD Panel IlluminationYou can illuminate the top LCD panel and rear LCD panel by pressing the button. Each press of the button switches illumination on () and off. During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn off the LCD panel illumination. Vertical ShootingButtons, dial, and a Multi-controller for vertical shooting are arranged near the bottom of the camera ().
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Time DisplayPress the button when you are looking through the viewfinder to display the time (). Button Backlighting, , , , , , and / button backlighting is activated when the LCD panels are illuminated, or during menu or Quick Control screen display or image playback. This makes it easier to see the button layout in low-light locations. Button backlighting is deactivated when the metering timer starts, which is triggered by pressing the shutter button halfway, for example. ButtonEach press of the button changes the information shown. The following sample screens are for still photos.
Electronic level Custom Quick Control screen Quick Control screen
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