Canon EOS R5 C Advanced User Guide VIDEO edition - Page 26

Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera This section details how to prepare the camera for the first time, including how to mount and remove lenses, as well as how to adjust the viewfinder. 26 Preparing the Lens As much as possible, attach and remove the lens quickly and in a clean environment free of dust. You can also use an EF lens by attaching a mount adapter to the RF lens mount. Refer also to the instruction manual of the lens/mount adapter used. You can check in advance the lenses supported with the camera's configuration (attached accessories, recording settings and type of power source in use) (A 29). IMPORTANT • When attaching/removing a lens, avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources. Also, be careful not to drop the camera or lens. NOTES • After removing a lens/When a lens is not attached to the camera: - Do not touch the lens's surfaces, the lens mount or any components inside the lens mount area. - Place the body cap back on the lens mount and the dust caps on the lens. Clean any dust or dirt from the body cap and dust caps before using them. Attaching a Lens 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Remove the body cap from the camera and the dust ቢ caps from the lens. 3 Attach the lens to the camera and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks in place. • Align the red mark on the lens with the red lens mount index mark on the camera. ቢ ባ Removing a Lens 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Hold down the lens release button and turn the lens all the way in the direction of the arrow until it stops. 3 Remove the lens. 4 Place the body cap back on the lens mount and the dust caps on the ቤ ባ lens. ቢ