Canon EOS 5D Mark III Review
Custom Functions
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The custom functions on the EOS 5D Mark III are split into four sub-pages - exposure, Display/Operation, Others and Clear. It's less long-winded than in previous EOS cameras as some functions have been moved elsewhere and the AF settings now got their own menu tab. |
C.Fn1: Exposure
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Option |
Values |
| Exposure level increments |
• 1/3 stop
• 1/2 stop |
| ISO speed setting increments |
• 1/3 stop
• 1 stop |
| Bracketing auto cancel |
• On
• Off |
| Bracketing sequence |
• 0, -, +
• -, 0, +
• +, 0, - |
| Number of bracketed shots |
• 3
• 2
• 5
• 7 |
| Safety shift |
• Disable
• Shutter speed / Aperture (Tv/Av)
• ISO speed |
C.Fn2: Disp./Operation
Custom Controls
The Custom Controls settings can be found within the Custom Functions menu and let you customize the function of many buttons and both dials of the camera.
C.Fn3: Others
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Option |
Values |
| Add cropping information |
• Off
• Aspect ratio 6:6
• Aspect ratio 3:4
• Aspect ratio 4:5
• Aspect ratio 6:7
• Aspect ratio 5:6
• Aspect ratio 5:7 |
| Default Erase option |
• Cancel
• Erase |
C.Fn4: Clear
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Option |
Values |
| Clear all Custom Functions |
• OK
• Cancel |
My Menu
The 'My Menu' feature on the EOS 5D Mark III allows you to produce a custom menu made up of any of the cameras menu options (including custom functions) which means that previously buried but useful options can now be brought to a top level menu.
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