Canon EOS 5D MARK II Instruction Manual

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Page 2: Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations Inthe PITv/Av/M/B shooting modes, you can select the shutter speed, aperture, and other camera settings to change the exposure and obtain various effects. _ The # icon on the right of the page title indicates that the function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to <P/Tv/ Av/M/B>.
Page 3 P" Program The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject's brightness. This is called Program AE. * stands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the Mode Dial to . Focus the subject. _ Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject.
Page 4 P: Program AE _ If the "30"" shutter speed and the maximum aper[ure ,__-- bhnk, Jtindicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash. If the "8000" shutter soeed and the minimum aper[ure blink, it indicates overexposure. Lower the ISO speed or use an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the amount of light entering the lens,...
Page 5 Shutter=Priority In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure matching the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action or moving subject. Or a slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion.
Page 6 Tv: Shutter-Priorky AE If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <_> dial to seta slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed. If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <_> dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a lower lSO speed.
Page 7 Av" Aperture=Priority in this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the correct exposure suiting the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus.
Page 8 Av: Aperture-Priority AE If the "30"" shutter speed blinks, it indica[es underexposure. Turn the <_> dial to set a larger aperture [smaller f/number] until the blinking stops or set a higher lSO speed. If the "8000" shutter speed blinks, it indica[es overexposure.
Page 9 M" Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a commercially-available handheld exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * <M>...
Page 10 C_3Selecting the Metering Mode _ You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. In the fully-automatic modes (C3/_)), evaluative metering is set automatically. Press the <moWB> button. (66) _,+++ Select the metering mode. ++ While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <_>...
Page 11: Exposure Compensation
Setting Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by the camera. You can make the image look brighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). You can set the exposure compensation up to _+2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
Page 12: Auto Exposure
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) _ By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to _+2stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called AEB. * AEB standsfor Auto ExposureBracketing. Select [E×po. comp./AEB]. ®...
Page 13 =X"AE Lock* Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting. Press the <--X-> button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot.
Page 14: B: Bulb Exposures
B: Bulb Exposures When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures.
Page 15 B: Bulb Exposures Using the Eyepiece Cover if you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.23) attached to the camera strap. Remove the eyecup.
Page 16: Mirror Lockup
Mirror Lockup _ Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror Iockup to prevent camera vibrations can also help when use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups. When [,,.a,,C.Fn III -6: Mirror Iockup] is set to [1: Enable] (p.199), shooting...
Page 17: Remote Control
Remote Control Shooting With Remote Controller RC-6, RC-1, or RC- 5 (all sold separately), you can shoot remotely up to about 5 meters!16.4 feet from the camera. RC-6/RC-1 enables you to shoot immediately or have a 2-sec. delay, RC-1 RC-6/RC-5 and RC-5 has a 2-sec.
Page 18 Press the camera's <ISO._> button, then turn the <0> dial while looking at the LCD panel or LCD monitor. Using Non.EX.sedes Canon Speedlites ®_With an EZlEIEGIMLITL-series SpeedHte set in the TTL or A-TTL autoflash mode, the flash can be fired at fuji output only.
Page 19 Cautions for Live View shooting When using a non-Canon flash unit for Live View shooting, set the [_': Live View/Movie func. set.] menu's [Silent shoot.] to [Disable] (p.113). The flash will not fire if it is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2].
Page 20: Setting The Flash
Setting the Flash _ When an EX-senes Speedlite (such as the 580EX II, 430EX II, and 270EX) settable by the camera is attached, you can use the camera's menu screen to set the Speedlite's flash function settings and Custom Functions. First attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite.
Page 21 8[_] Setting the Flash * For norma! flas h exposures, set it t0 [Evaluative]- !f[Average] is s#t, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire metere d scene as with a n extema! metering flash. Elash exposure compensation may be necessary depending on the scene, so this setting for advanced users: Flash C:Fn Settings...
Page 22: Live View Shooting
Live View Shooting (Still photo shooting with the LCD monitor) You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera's LCD monitor. This is called "Live View shooting". Live View shooting is effective for still subjects which do not move. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing LCD monitor,...
Page 23 Preparing for Live View Shooting _ This sets the camera for Live View shooting of still photos. To shoot movies, see page 125. Set the shooting mode. ®_ Select one of the following modes: P/ Tv/Av/NI/B. Select [Live View/Movie rune. set.].
Page 24 Preparing for Live View Shooting* S_ Display the Live View image. Press the <r_> button. b The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. ® Press the <1:_> button again to turn off the LCD monitor and end Live View shooting.
Page 25 Live View Shooting subject. Focus _ Before shooting, focus with AF or manual focus (p.ll 5-122). _ Press the <AF-ON> button to focus in the current AF mode. Take the picture. e Press the shutter button completely. _y,, T he picture will be taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Page 26 Live View Shooting "_ INFO, Al0outthe information Display ® Each time you press the <INFO.>button, the information display wiii change. White balance AF point (AFt) Screen settings • _: Stills display • _: Exposure simulation frame • _'_;_: Movie display Picture Style AF mode •...
Page 27: Function Settings
Shooting Function Settings* As with normal shooting through the viewfinder, while the Live View image is displayed, you can still use the camera buttons to change settings and playback images. _ Pressing the <ISO-_>, <AF.DRIVE>, <!_.WB> or <_-'=,> button wH[ display the respective setting screen on the LCD monitor.
Page 28: Menu Function
Menu Function Settings _ During the Live View display, you can still set the menu options. Live View functions are listed below. Under the [_'] tab and [Live View/Movie func. set.] menu, you can set the following functions. The functions settable in this menu screen only apply during...
Page 29 Same eperatien as the Setiing [DjsabJe] Wifl take effect eve0 if y0u had set it to [M0de !] 0r [Mode 2]. ® When using a non-Canon flash unit, set it to [Disable]. The flash wi!l not fire if it is set to [Mode 1] 0r [Mode 2].
Page 30: Using Af To Focus
Using AF to Focus SeJecting the AF Mode The AF modes available are (Quick mode], (Live mode] (p.117), and [Live_ mode] (face detection, p.118). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.122).
Page 31 Using AF to Focus _}_, Focus the subject. _ Aim the AF point over the subject, and hold down the <AF-0N> button. _y,, T he Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. AF point _y,, W hen focus is achieved, the beeper will sound and the AF point will be...
Page 32 Using AF to Focus Live Mode: The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the Live View image displayed, the AF operation will take longer than with Quick mode. Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with the Quick mode.
Page 33 Using AF to Focus Live_ (Face Detection)Mode: With the same AF method as the Live mode, human faces are detected and focused. Have the target person face the camera. 4_ Point the camera toward r_ subject. _ When a face is detected, a <: :> frame will appear over the face to be focused.
Page 34 Using AF to Focus If the focus is way off. face detection will not be possible. If the lens enables manual focusing even while the lens focus mode switch is set to <AF>. turn the focusing ring to attain rough focus. The face will then be detected and <: :>...
Page 35 Using AF to Focus Live Mode and Live_ (Face Detection) Mode Notes AF operation ® Focusing will take slightly longer. ® Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the <AF-0N> button will focus again. ® The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation.
Page 36 Using AF to Focus Shooting conditions which can make focusing difficult: ® Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky and solid-color, flat surfaces. ® Subjects in low light. ® Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction.
Page 37: Focusing Manually
Focusing Manually You can magnify the image and focus precisely manually. Set the lens focus mode switch <MF>. ® Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly. Move the magnifying frame. ® Use <,_;,> to move the magnifying frame to the position where you want to focus.
Page 38 Live View Shooting Cautions Notes About the Live View image Under low or bdght light conditions, the Live View image might not reflect the brightness of the captured image. If the light source within the image changes, the screen might flicker. If this happens, stop and resume the Live View shooting under the actual light source to be used.
Page 39 Live View Shooting Cautions Notes About the Shooting Results When you shoot with the Live View function at high ISO speeds, noise ,horizontal banding, dots of light, etc.) or irregular colors may appear. When you shoot continuously with the Live View function for a long period, the camera's internal temperature may increase and it can...
Page 40: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The Live View image can be recorded to the card as a movie. You can shoot a movie with auto exposure, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, or manual exposure. The movie recording format will be MOV. "_' Cards which can record movies When shooting...
Page 41 =,_, Preparing to Shoot Movies Set the camera to record the Live View image as a movie. To shoot still photos, see pages 107 and 136. Select [Live ViewlMovie rune. set.]. _ Under the [_'] tab, select [Live View/ Movie func. set.], then press <__>. Enable movie shooting.
Page 42 _,_, Preparing to Shoot Movies Set the movie recording size. _ For details on [Movie rec. size], see page 139. isplay the Live View image. _, Press the <t_> button. _o The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. ®...
Page 43 =m,,Shooting Movies Auto Exposure Shooting When the shooting mode is set to <O>, <[cicicicicicicicic_>, , or , auto exposure control will take effect to suit the scene's brightness. Auto exposure control will be the same for all shooting modes. Set the Mode Dial to <[_>, <_>, _ , or .
Page 44 Shooting Movies Shutter'priority AE Shooting When the shooting mode is set to <Tv>, you can manually set the shutter speed for movie shooting. The ISO speed and aperture will be set automatically to obtain a correct exposure. <Tv>. Set the Mode Dial to Set the desired shutter speed.
Page 45 P,_,Shooting Movies Aperture'priority AE Shooting When the shooting mode is set to <Av>, you can manuafly set the aperture for movie shooting. The ISO speed and shutter speed will be set automatically to obtain a correct exposure. Set the Mode Dial to <Av>. Set the desired aperture.
Page 46 _,_, Shooting Movies Notes for auto exposure, shutter=priority AE, and aperture=priority shooting _,_ During movie shooting, you can lock the exposure (AE lock) by pressing the <--X-> button (p.98). When applying AE lock during movie shooting, you can cancel it by pressing the <r:[:l> button (except in C3/1_] modes).
Page 47 p ll Shooting Movies Set the shutter speed aperture. _ Press the shutter button halfway and check the exposure level indicator. _ Turn the <_> dial to set the shutter speed within 1/30 sec. to 1/4000 sec. _ If you set the power switch to <,,J> and turn the <0>...
Page 48 _,_, Shooting Movies About the ISO speed during manual exposure ®_The ISO speed can be set to [Auto] (A) or set within ISO 100-6400 in 1/3-stop increments. _ If the ISO speed is setto [Auto] (A), the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100-6400.
Page 49 P,_,Shooting Movies Notes for movie shooting A single movie file will be recorded for each movie shot. _, During movie shooting, the top, bottom, left, and right 9arts of the screen wil! have a semi-transparent mask. The image area surrounded by the mask is what will be recorded in the movie.
Page 50 Shooting Movies INFO. A bout the information Display _ Each time you press the <INFO.> button, the information display will change• Whit_ Movie shooting remaining time/Elapsed time Screen settings ................AF point (AFro) • _: Stills display • _: Exposure simulation frame •...
Page 51 P_ Shooting Movies Taking Still Photos During Movie Shooting You can take a still photo at anytime by pressing the shutter button completely, even during movie shooting. ® The still photo wiii record the entire screen including the semi- transparent mask.
Page 52 _ ShootingMovies ISO speed for still photos during movie shooting C3, _, P, B Auto 100- 3200 Tv, Av Auto 100 - 6400 Auto 100 - 6400 Manual 100 - 6400 100 - 6400, H1 Re#arding [,_C;Fn !_3:!$0 e×pansion], see £age i93. Shooting Function Settings...
Page 53 Menu Function Settings During movie shooting, you can still set the menu options. Movie shooting functions are listed below. Under the [_'] tab with the [Live View/ Movie func. set.] screen, you can set the following functions. The functions settable in this menu screen only apply during Live View...
Page 54 Menu Function Settings ®_ Movie recording size You can select the movie's image size [..× ..] and frame rate [_,] (frames recorded per second). The _ (frame rate) switches automatically depending on the [_: Video system] setting. • image size [1920×I080] : Full HD (Full High-DefinWon) recording quality.
Page 55 MenuFunctionSettings _ Sound recording Normally, the built-in microphone wiii record monaural sound. Stereo sound recording is possible by connecting an external microphone (commercially available) equipped with a stereo mini plug (3.5mm dia.) to the camera's external microphone iN terminal (p.16). Level meter When an external microphone connected, the sound recording wiii...
Page 56 Movie Shooting Cautions Recording and image Quality When you shoot movies at high ISO speeds, noise [horizontal banding, dots of light, etc.) or irregular colors may appear If the attached lens has an Image Stabilizer. the Image Stabilizer will operate at all times even if you do not press the shutter button halfway. The Image Stabilizer may cause the total movie shooting time or the number of possible shots to decrease,...
Page 57 _JP Movie Shooting Cautions Camera's internal Temperature Increase If the camera's internal temperature becomes high, the <[] > icon may appear on the screen. When not shooting, turn off the camera. If you take still photos while the <D> icon is displayed on the scree_ image quality may be degraded.
Page 58: Image Playback
image Playback This chapter explains how to playback and erase photos and movies, how to display images on a TV screen, and other playback-related functions. About images taken with another camera: The camera might not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera or edited with a personal computer or whose file name was changed.
Page 59 Playback the image. _ Press the <[3[]> button. _y,, T he last captured image or last image viewed will appear. Select the image. _ To playback images starting with the last image, turn the <0> dial counterclockwise. To playback images starting with the first captured image, turn the dial clockwise.
Page 60 I_qlmage Playback INFO. Shooting Information Display Protect ..AF Microadjustment Exposure compensation amount ..Folder number - File number Flash exposure ....compensation amount Aperture Shutter speed/ (Brightness/RGB) Recording time -Pictu_ Style and Metering mode se_ings Shooting model -ISO speed Movie priority Color temperature if...
Page 61 I_q Image Playback ®_ About the Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution and overall brightness. The RGB histogram display is for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with the [3: Histogram] menu.
Page 62 F_ Searching for images Quickly Display Multiple images on One Screen (Index display) Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. Turn on the index display. _ During image playback, press the <[]._>...
Page 63 I_q Searching for Images Quickly Jump through lmages (Jump display) With the single image display, index display, and magnified view, you can turn the <_> dial to jump through the images. Select the jump method. _ In the [_: Image jump w/_] menu, select the desired jump method from [1 image/lO...
Page 64 (_/(_ Magnified View You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. Magnify the image. _ During image playback, press the <(:_> button. l#JThe image will be magnified. _# To increase the magnification, hold down the <(9,> button. The image will continue to be magnified until it reaches the maximum magnification.
Page 65: Rotating The Image
Rotating the image You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. Select [Rotate]. _ Under the [_'] tab, select [Rotate], then press <__>. Select the image. _ Turn the <O> dial to select the image to be rotated. _ You can also select an image on the index display.
Page 66 =l,, Enjoying Movies Basically, there are the following three ways to playback the movies you shot. Playbackon a TV set (p.157, 158) Use the provided stereo video cable or HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a TV set. You can then playback the captured movies and photos on the TV.
Page 67 P,_, Enjoying Movies Playback and Editing Witha Personal Computer (See tile PDF file instruction manual for ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser) The movie files recorded in the card be transferred to a personal computer and played or edited with ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser (provided software). You can also extract a single frame...
Page 68 =l,, Playing Movies Playback the image. ® Press the <E_> button to display the image. *i_' Select a movie. ® Turn the <G> dial to select the image. ® During the single-image display, the <_ I_i]B> icon displayed on the upper left indicates that it is a movie.
Page 69 P,_,Playing Movies Item Playback Description L_ Exit Returns to the single-image display. Play Pressing <8> toggles between play and stop. Adjust the slow motion speed by turning the <@> dia!. The I_- Slow motion slow-motion speed is indicated on the upper right. _ First frame Displays the movie's first frame.
Page 70: Slide Show (Auto Playback)
Slide Show (Auto Playback) You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show. Select [Slide show]. _ Under the [_:] tab, select [Slide show], then press <__>. Select the images to be played Quantity of images for playback back.
Page 71 SlideShow(AutoPlayback) ,_[_/_ S et the playback time and repeat option. _ Turn the <0> dial to select [Set up], then press <__>. _ For still photos, set the [Play time] and [Repeat] options, then press the <MENU> button. [Play time] [Repeat] _ Start the slide show.
Page 72 Viewing the images on TV You can also view the still photos and movies on a TV set. Before connecting or disconnecting the cable between the camera and television, turn off the camera and television. * Adjust the movie's sound volume with the TV set. * Depending on the TV set, part of the image displayed might be cut off.
Page 73 Viewing the Images on TV Viewing onHD (High,Definition) _Sets The HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately)is required. Connect the HDMI cable to the camera. ® Connect the HDMI cable to the camera's <HDMI OUT > terminal. ® With the plug's <,LHDMI MINI> logo facing the front of the camera, insert it into the camera's <HDMI OUT>...
Page 74 Protecting images Protecting the image prevents it from being erased accidentally. Select [Protect images]. _ Under the [_'] tab, select [Protect images], then press <__>. _y,, T he protect setting screen will appear. Select the image and protect Image protect icon _ Turn the <0>...
Page 75: Erasing Images
_ Erasing images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.159) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it.
Page 76 ErasingImages Select [Select and erase images]. ® Turn the <0> dial to select [Select and erase images], then press _ An image will appear. ® Press the <_;_.¢,> button to display the three-image view. To return to the single-image display, press the <(_:_, > button.
Page 77 Changing image Playback Settings Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness The LCD monitor's brightness is adjusted automatically for optimum viewing. You can set the automatic adjustment's brightness level (brighter or darker) or adjust the brightness manually. <_ Select [LCD brightness]. @ Under the [_'] tab, select [LCD brightness], then press <__>.
Page 78 Changing Image Playback Settings Setting the Image Review Time You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after capture. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To not have the image displayed, set [Off]. Select [Review time].
Page 79: Auto Rotation Of Vertical Images
Changing Image Playback Settings Auto Rotation of Verticalimages Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera's monitor and personal computer instead horizontally. The setting of this feature can be changed. Select [Auto rotate]. ® Under the [_"] tab, select [Auto...
Page 80: Sensor Cleaning
In case visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Even while the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit is Operating, YOUCan press the shutter button halfway to interrupt the cleaning and start shooting immediately.
Page 81 :E_ Automatic Sensor Cleaning Whenever you set the power switch to <ON/,.J> or <OFF>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not be aware of this operation.
Page 82: Appending Dust Delete Data
Appending Dust Delete Data _ Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit wiii eliminate most of the dust that might be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots.
Page 83 8[_] Appending Dust Delete Data "_ Photograph a solid=white object. ®_ At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm / 0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft., fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. _y,, T he picture will be taken in the aperture- priority AE mode with an aperture of f/22.
Page 84: Manuat Sensor Cleaning
The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera. Select [Sensor cleaning]. ®_Under the [_:] tab, select [Sensor cleaning], then press <__>.
Page 85 Never use canned air or gas to clean the sensor. The blowing force can damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor. If smear that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
Page 86 Tokyo 108-8011, Japan the camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this_ This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of January 2010. For information date, contact any Canon Service Center. CT1-1028-002 © CANON aNC. 2010 PRINTED aN JAPAN...

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