Canon EOS 5D Mark II User manual

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MANUAL
This manual is for the EOS 5D Mark II installed with
firmware Version 2.0.0 or later.
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS 5D Mark II is a high-performance, digital SLR camera with a
full-frame (approx. 36mm x 24mm) CMOS sensor with 21.10 effective
megapixels. Other features include DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-
speed, 9-point AF (plus six Assist AF points); approx. 3.9 fps
continuous shooting; Live View shooting; and Full HD (Full High-
Definition) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at anytime,
provides many features for demanding shoots, and expands shooting
possibilities with system accessories.
Take a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the
Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how
they come out. You can then better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings
(p.242,243) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).
Testing the Camera Before Using and Liability
After shooting, playback and check whether the image has been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a personal computer,
Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
CF Card
In this manual, “card” refers to the CF card. The CF card (for
recording images) is not included. Please purchase it separately.
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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a
power cord.)
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might also be
included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items
.
Item Check List
Battery Pack LP-E6
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E6/LC-E6E*
Interface Cable
IFC-200U
Stereo Video Cable
STV-250N
EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk
(Software)
Software Instruction
Manual
(1) Instruction Manual (this booklet)
(2) Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.
(3) CD-ROM Guide
Guide to the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk) and Software Instruction Manuals.
Camera
(with eyecup and
body cap)
Wide Strap
EW-EOS5DMKII
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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, , 8: Indicates that the respective 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 and on the
LCD monitor.
3 : Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the
<M> button and changing the setting.
M : When shown on the right of the page, it indicates that the
function is available only when the Mode Dial is set to d, s,
f, a, or F.
* Function which cannot be used in the fully-automatic modes (1/C).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Tip or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is already set to <1> or <J> (p.27).
<5> operations explained in this manual assume that the power
switch is already set to <J>.
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to the default.
For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached
with an EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens (or EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM).
Conventions Used in this Manual
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For first-time DSLR users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction
Camera basics.
2
Getting Started
23
Basic Shooting
Fully automatic shooting.
47
Image Settings
53
Setting the AF and Drive Modes
77
Advanced Operations
Shooting features for specific types of subjects.
87
Live View Shooting
Shoot still photos while viewing the LCD monitor.
107
Shooting Movies
Shoot movies while viewing the LCD monitor.
125
Image Playback
143
Sensor Cleaning
165
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
171
Customizing the Camera
189
Reference
209
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Introduction
Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4
Chapters............................................................................................................ 5
Index to Features ............................................................................................ 10
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 14
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16
Getting Started 23
Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 26
Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 27
Installing and Removing the CF Card.............................................................. 29
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................................... 31
About the Lens Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 33
Basic Operation............................................................................................... 34
9 Using the Quick Control Screen ................................................................ 38
3 Menu Operations................................................................................... 40
Before You Start.............................................................................................. 42
Setting the Interface Language .................................................................... 42
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................ 42
Formatting the Card ..................................................................................... 43
Set the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off ....................................................... 44
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings.............................................. 44
About Copyright Information......................................................................... 46
Basic Shooting 47
1 Fully Automatic Shooting .......................................................................... 48
1 Full Auto Techniques ................................................................................ 50
C Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 51
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Contents
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3
4
Image Settings 53
Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................54
i: Setting the ISO Speed..............................................................................57
A Selecting a Picture Style ..........................................................................59
A Customizing a Picture Style .....................................................................61
A Registering a Picture Style.......................................................................63
B: Setting the White Balance .......................................................................65
O Custom White Balance .........................................................................66
P Setting the Color Temperature ...............................................................67
u White Balance Correction ...........................................................................68
Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction ...........................................................70
Creating and Selecting a Folder.......................................................................72
File Numbering Methods ..................................................................................74
Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................76
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 77
f: Selecting the AF Mode..............................................................................78
S Selecting the AF Point ...............................................................................81
When Autofocus Fails ......................................................................................84
MF: Manual Focusing ...................................................................................84
i Selecting the Drive Mode...........................................................................85
j Self-timer Operation....................................................................................86
Advanced Operations 87
d: Program AE................................................................................................88
s: Shutter-Priority AE ...................................................................................90
f: Aperture-Priority AE.................................................................................92
Depth of Field Preview..................................................................................93
a: Manual Exposure.......................................................................................94
q Selecting the Metering Mode .....................................................................95
Setting Exposure Compensation......................................................................96
h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ..............................................................97
A AE Lock ......................................................................................................98
F: Bulb Exposures ..........................................................................................99
Mirror Lockup .................................................................................................101
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R Remote Control Shooting ........................................................................... 102
D Flash Photography .................................................................................... 103
Setting the Flash ........................................................................................... 105
Live View Shooting (Still photo shooting with the LCD monitor) 107
A Preparing for Live View Shooting............................................................ 108
A Live View Shooting.................................................................................. 110
Shooting Function Settings ........................................................................... 112
Menu Function Settings................................................................................. 113
Using AF to Focus......................................................................................... 115
Focusing Manually......................................................................................... 122
Shooting Movies 125
k Preparing to Shoot Movies ...................................................................... 126
k Shooting Movies...................................................................................... 128
Auto Exposure Shooting............................................................................. 128
Shutter-priority AE Shooting....................................................................... 129
Aperture-priority AE Shooting..................................................................... 130
Manual Exposure Shooting ........................................................................ 131
Shooting Function Settings ........................................................................... 137
Menu Function Settings................................................................................. 138
Image Playback 143
x Image Playback....................................................................................... 144
B Shooting Information Display ............................................................. 145
HI Searching for Images Quickly ............................................................. 147
u/y Magnified View................................................................................... 149
b Rotating the Image................................................................................... 150
k Enjoying Movies ...................................................................................... 151
k Playing Movies ........................................................................................ 153
Slide Show (Auto Playback) .......................................................................... 155
Viewing the Images on TV............................................................................. 157
K Protecting Images.................................................................................... 159
L Erasing Images......................................................................................... 160
Changing Image Playback Settings............................................................... 162
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....................................................... 162
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 163
Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ................................................................ 164
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10
Sensor Cleaning 165
f Automatic Sensor Cleaning ....................................................................166
Appending Dust Delete Data..........................................................................167
Manual Sensor Cleaning................................................................................169
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
171
Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................172
wPrinting......................................................................................................174
Trimming the Image ....................................................................................179
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...........................................................181
Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................184
d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer..........................................185
Customizing the Camera 189
Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................190
Custom Functions ..........................................................................................191
Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................193
C.Fn I : Exposure .....................................................................................193
C.Fn II : Image...........................................................................................195
C.Fn III : Autofocus/Drive ...........................................................................197
C.Fn IV : Operation/Others .........................................................................201
Registering My Menu .....................................................................................205
w Register Camera User Settings................................................................206
Reference 209
B Checking Camera Settings ....................................................................210
Checking the Battery Information...................................................................212
Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................216
Replacing the Date/Time Battery ...................................................................217
Function Availability Table .............................................................................218
Menu Settings ................................................................................................220
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................223
Error Codes....................................................................................................231
System Map ...................................................................................................232
Specifications .................................................................................................234
Index ..............................................................................................................254
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Power
Battery
• Charging Î p.24
• Battery check Î p.28
Battery information check
Î p.212
Power outlet Î p.216
Auto power off Î p.44
Lens
Attaching/Detaching Î p.31
Zoom Î p.32
Image Stabilizer Î p.33
Basic Settings
(Menu Functions)
Language Î p.42
Date/Time Î p.42
LCD brightness
adjustment Î p.162
Beeper Î p.220
Shoot w/o card Î p.29
Recording Images
Format Î p.43
Create/select a folder Î p.72
File No. Î p.74
Image Quality
Image-recording quality Î p.54
ISO speed Î p.57
Picture Style Î p.59
Color space Î p.76
Image improvement features
• Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.196
• Lens peripheral illumination
correction Î p.70
• Noise reduction
for long exposures Î p.195
• Noise reduction
for high ISO speeds Î p.195
• Highlight tone priority Î p.196
White balance
White balance setting Î p.65
Custom WB Î p.66
Color temperature setting
Î p.67
White balance correction Î p.68
WB bracketing Î p.69
AF
AF mode Î p.78
AF point selection Î p.81
• Assist AF points Î p.80
• AF point expansion Î p.199
Manual focusing Î p.84
Metering
Metering mode Î p.95
Drive
Drive modes Î p.85
Maximum burst Î p.56
Shooting
Creative Auto Î p.51
Program AE Î p.88
Shutter-priority AE Î p.90
Aperture-priority AE Î p.92
Index to Features
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Index to Features
Manual exposure Î p.94
Bulb Î p.99
Mirror lockup Î p.101
Quick Control screen Î p.38
Self-timer Î p.86
Remote control Î p.102
Exposure adjustment
Exposure compensation Î p.96
AEB Î p.97
AE lock Î p.98
Exposure level
increments Î p.193
Flash
External flash Î p.103
Flash control Î p.105
Flash Custom Functions Î p.106
Live View shooting
Still photo shooting Î p.107
• AF Î p.115
• Manual focusing Î p.122
• Exposure simulation Î p.109
• Grid display Î p.113
Movie shooting
Movie shooting Î p.125
• Auto exposure Î p.128
• Shutter-priority AE Î p.129
• Aperture-priority AE Î p.130
• Manual exposure Î p.131
• Recording size Î p.139
• Frame rate Î p.139
• Sound recording Î p.140
Image playback
Image review time Î p.163
Single image display Î p.144
• Shooting information
display Î p.145
Movie playback Î p.153
Index display Î p.147
Image browsing
(Jump display) Î p.148
Magnified view Î p.149
Manual image rotation Î p.150
Auto image rotation Î p.164
Slide show Î p.155
Viewing the images
on TV Î p.157
Protect Î p.159
Erase Î p.160
Customization
Custom Function (C.Fn) Î p.189
My Menu Î p.205
Camera user setting
registration Î p.206
Sensor cleaning/
Dust reduction
Sensor cleaning Î p.165
Add Dust Delete Data Î p.167
Viewfinder
Dioptric adjustment Î p.34
Changing the focusing
screen Î p.203
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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 or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight.
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean
the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest
Canon Service Center.
Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera
misoperation.
If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated
before using the camera.
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.
Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a
darkroom or chemical lab.
If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions
before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is
an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon
dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
Handling Precautions
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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 might 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
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or it
might look black. It will return to normal at room temperature.
Cards
To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,
physical shock, and vibration.
Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity.
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Store the card in a case.
Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens
After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens
caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Cautions During Prolonged Use
When you shoot continuously for a prolonged period or use Live View shooting
for a long period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a
malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin
burns.
Contacts
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Quick Start Guide
1
Insert the battery. (p.26)
To charge the battery, see page 24.
2
Attach the lens. (p.31)
Align the red dot.
3
Set the lens focus mode switch
to <AF>.
(p.31)
4
Open the slot cover and
insert a card.
(p.29)
Face the label side toward you
and insert the end with the
small holes into the camera.
5
Set the power switch to <1>.
(p.27)
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Quick Start Guide
6
Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full
Auto).
(p.48)
All the necessary camera settings will
be set automatically.
7
Focus the subject. (p.35)
Look through the viewfinder and aim
the viewfinder center over the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway, and
the camera will focus the subject.
8
Take the picture. (p.35)
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
9
Review the picture. (p.163)
The captured image will be displayed
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press the
<x> button (p.144).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.144).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.160).
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For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in
parentheses (p.**).
Nomenclature
<o> AF mode
selection/Drive mode
selection button (p.78/85)
<m>
ISO speed
setting/
Flash exposure
compensation button
(p.57/103)
<U> LCD panel
illumination button
(p.99)
<6> Main Dial
(p.36)
Shutter button
(p.35)
Self-timer lamp
(p.86)
Remote control
sensor (p.102)
Grip (Battery
compartment)
DC coupler cord
hole (p.216)
Mirror (p.101,169)
Contacts (p.13)
Lens mount
Lens lock pin
Depth-of-field preview
button (p.93)
Lens release button (p.32)
Date/time battery
(p.217)
Microphone
(p.128)
Terminal cover
Strap mount
(p.23)
Mode Dial (p.20)
<V> Focal plane mark
Hot shoe (p.103)
Flash-sync contacts (p.103)
EF lens mount index (p.31)
LCD panel (p.18)
<n>
Metering mode selection
/
White balance selection button (p.95/65)
PC terminal (p.104)
Digital terminal (p.172,185)
Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.100)
HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.158)
Audio/video OUT terminal (p.157)
External microphone IN terminal (p.140)
Body cap (p.31)
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Nomenclature
<9> Multi-controller (p.36)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.34)
Eyecup (p.100)
Speaker (p.153)
Viewfinder eyepiece
<
A/l> Live View
s
hooting/Print/Share button
(
p.109/177,186)
<
M> Menu button
(
p.40)
LCD monitor (p.40, 162)
<
B> Info/
T
rimming orientation
button
(
p.111,135,210/179)
<x> Playback
button (p.144)
<L> Erase button
(p.160)
Extension system terminal
<
A> Picture Style
s
election button (p.59)
Light sensor (p.162)
Tripod socket
Power/Quick Control Dial
switch (p.27)
<0> Setting/Movie shooting button (p.40/128)
Card slot (p.29)
Card ejection button (p.30)
<5>
Quick Control Dial (p.37)
Access lamp (p.30)
Battery compartment
cover (p.26)
Battery
compartment
cover release
lever
(p.26)
Card slot
cover (p.29)
Strap mount
(p.23)
<S/u>
AF point selection/
Magnify button
(p.81/149,179)
<A/I> AE lock/
FE lock button/Index/
Reduce button
(p.98/103/147/149,179)
<p> AF start button
(p.35,79,110)
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Nomenclature
LCD Panel
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Drive mode (p.85)
u Single shooting
i Continuous shooting
10-sec. self-timer/
Remote control
2-sec. self-timer/
Remote control
White balance
correction (p.68)
Possible shots
Possible shots
during WB bracketing
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
Aperture
AF point selection ([ - - - ])
Card full warning (FuLL CF)
Card error warning (Err CF)
No card warning (no CF)
Error code (Err)
Cleaning image sensor (CLn)
k
AF mode (p.78)
X
One-Shot AF
9
AI Focus AF
Z
AI Servo AF
-
-
-
-
-
-
Shutter speed
Busy (buSY)
Image-recording quality (p.54)
37 Large/Fine
38 Large/Normal
47 Medium/Fine
48 Medium/Normal
67 Small/Fine
68 Small/Normal
1 RAW
D Small RAW
White balance (p.65)
Q Auto
W Daylight
E Shade
R Cloudy
Y Tungsten light
U
White
fluorescent light
I Flash
O Custom
P Color
temperature
Flash exposure
compensation (p.103)
Battery check (p.28)
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation
amount (p.96)
AEB range (p.97)
Flash exposure compensation
amount (p.103)
Metering mode (p.95)
q Evaluative metering
w Partial metering
r Spot metering
e Center-weighted average metering
<h> AEB (p.97)
ISO speed (p.57)
<0> Monochrome shooting (p.60)
<g> ISO speed (p.57)
<A> Highlight tone priority (p.196)
Card writing status
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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
< > Battery check
Focusing screen
AF points
(Superimposed display)
Spot metering circle
<A> AE lock/
AEB in-progress
<D> Flash-ready
Improper FE lock
warning
<e> High-speed sync
(FP flash)
<d> FE lock/
FEB in-progress
<y> Flash exposure
compensation
Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Aperture
Card full warning (FuLL CF)
Card error warning (Err CF)
No card warning (no CF)
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
Flash exposure compensation
amount
AEB range
<A> Highlight tone priority
ISO speed
<0> Monochrome
shooting
Max. burst
<o> Focus
confirmation
light
White balance
correction
<g>
ISO speed
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Nomenclature
Mode Dial
Fully-Automatic Modes
All you do is press the shutter button.
Fully-automatic shooting suitable for the
subject.
1: Full Auto (p.48)
C: Creative Auto (p.51)
F : Bulb (p.99)
a : Manual exposure (p.94)
f: Aperture-priority AE (p.92)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.90)
d : Program AE (p.88)
Camera User Settings
Most camera settings can be registered under w,
x, or y (p.206).
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