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3 File Numbering Methods
Each time you replace the CF card,  the file numbering will be reset to 
the first file number ( 0001). Since the file number starts from  0001 in 
each CF card, you can organize images  according to CF card. Note that 
if the replacement CF card already  contains images, the file numbering 
will start after the highest file number in that CF card.
This creates a new folder automatica lly and resets the file number to 
0001 . Images captured thereafter are saved in this new folder. The file 
numbering method (Auto reset or Cont inuous) that was in effect before 
the manual reset will continue to take effect.
Auto Reset
Manual Reset
XXX-0051
CF card -1
XXX-0001
CF card -2
File numbering after 
changing the CF card
File number is reset
If file No. 9999  is created, “FuLL” will be displayed on  the LCD panel and in 
the viewfinder. Replace the CF card with a new one.
For both JPEG and RAW images, the file  name will start with “IMG_”. The 
extension will be “.JPG” for JPEG  images and “.CR2” for RAW images.  
						

							
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When the camera is ready to shoot, press the  button to view 
the current camera settings on the LCD monitor.
Display the camera settings.
 Press the < B> button.
X The current camera settings appear 
on the LCD monitor.
  To turn off the LCD monitor, press the 
 button again.
B Checking Camera Settings
Date/Time (p.40)
Picture Style (p.53)
WB correction (p.64)/
WB bracketing (p.65) Color space (p.67)
Register camera se ttings (p.148)
Color temperature setting 
(p.63)
ISO speed (p.60)
Auto rotate display (p.105)
Auto power off (p.39)
CF card remaining capacity
Flash exposure compensation (p.100)
Camera Setting Display
File number (p.70)
Folder number (p.68)
For details on the image  info. during playback, see “Shooting Information 
Display” (p.108).  
						

							
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Setting the AF, Metering,and Drive Modes
The viewfinder has 9 AF points. By 
selecting a suitable AF point, you 
can shoot with autofocus while 
framing the subject as desired. You 
can also set the AF mode to suit the 
subject or obtain the desired effect.
Evaluative, partial, spot, and 
center-weighted average metering 
modes are provided. Single, 
continuous, and Self-timer drive 
modes are provided. Select the 
metering mode that suits the 
subject or your photographic 
intention.
  The asterisk  M appended on the right of the page title 
indicates that the respective feature cannot be changed in 
the < 1> (Full Auto) mode.
  The AF mode, AF point select ion, metering mode, and drive 
mode will be set automatically in the < 1> (Full Auto) 
mode.
Metering mode AF mode
Drive modes  
						

							
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The AF mode is the autofocusing operation method. Three AF modes 
are provided. One-Shot AF is suited for still subjects, while AI Servo AF 
is for moving subjects. And AI Focus  AF switches from One-Shot AF to 
AI Servo AF automatically if the st ill subject starts moving. In the  
(Full Auto) mode, AI Focus AF will be set automatically.
1On the lens, set the focus mode 
switch to .
2Set the Mode Dial to any setting 
except < 1> (Full Auto).
3Press the < E> button. (9 )
4Select the AF mode.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
X : One-Shot AF
9 : AI Focus AF
Z : AI Servo AF
f Selecting the AF Mode N
If an Extender (optional) is attached and the maxi mum aperture of the lens 
is f/5.6 or smaller, AF will not be po ssible. For details, see the Extender’s 
instructions.
< AF > stands for au to focus.  stands for manual focus.  
						

							
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f Selecting the AF Mode N
Pressing the shutter button 
halfway activates the autofocus 
and achieves focus once.
XThe AF point which achieves focus 
flashes briefly. At the same time, the focus 
confirmation light <
o> in the viewfinder 
is displayed.
XWith evaluative metering, the exposure 
setting (shutter speed and aperture) will 
be set when focus  is achieved. The 
exposure setting an d focus will be 
locked as long as the shutter button is 
pressed halfway. (p.79) You can then 
recompose the shot while retaining the 
exposure setting an d point of focus.
While you press the shutter 
button halfway, the camera 
focuses continuously.
 This AF mode is for moving subjects when 
the focusing distance keeps changing.
XWith predictive AF*,  the camera can also 
focus track a subject which steadily 
approaches or retreats from the camera.
X The exposure is set at the moment 
the picture is taken.
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects
AF point  Focus
confirmationlight
AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects
If focus cannot be achieved,  the focus confirmation light < o> in the 
viewfinder will blink. If th is occurs, a picture cannot  be taken even if the 
shutter button is pressed fully. Reco mpose the picture and try to focus 
again. Or see “When Autofocus Fa ils (Manual Focusing)” (p.80).  
						

							
f Selecting the AF Mode N
76 * About Predictive AF
If the subject approaches or retreats fr om the camera at a constant rate, 
the camera tracks the subject and predicts the focusing distance 
immediately before the picture is taken. This is for obtaining correct 
focus at the moment of exposure.
 
When the AF point selection is automatic, 
first the center AF point will focus the 
subject. Within the s pot metering circle, 
there are six invisible  Assist AF points (  
in diagram) that func tion in the AI SERVO 
AF mode. So even if  the subject moves 
slightly away from th e center AF point, the 
camera can still conti nue focusing. If the 
subject moves completely away from the 
center AF point dur ing focusing, the 
adjacent AF point w ill continue focusing 
the subject as long as  it covers the subject.
 With a manually selected AF point, 
the selected AF point will focus track 
the subject.
AI Focus AF switches the AF mode from 
One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF 
automatically if the still subject starts 
moving.
After the subject is focused in the One-
Shot AF mode, if the subject starts 
moving, the camera will detect the 
movement and change the AF mode 
automatically to AI Servo AF. 
AI Focus AF for Automatic Switching of AF Mode
When focus is achieved in the AI  Focus AF mode with the Servo mode 
active, the beeper will sound soft ly. The focus confirmation light  in the 
viewfinder w ill not light.  
						

							
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The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected 
automatically by the camera or manually by you.
In the  (Full Auto) mode, automatic selection will be set.
The camera selects the AF point  automatically according to the 
shooting conditions.  All the AF points in the viewfinder will light in 
red.
You can select any of the nine AF  points manually. This is best when 
you want to focus on a particular subject, or autofocus quickly while 
composing the shot.
1Press the < S> button. (9 )
X The selected AF point will be 
displayed in the viewfinder and on the 
LCD panel.
2Select the AF point.
  While looking at the viewfinder or 
LCD panel, use < 9>.
  The AF point in the direction where 
you press the < 9> will be selected.
  If you press < 9> straight down, the 
center AF point will be selected.
  If you push the < 9> in the same 
direction as the currently-selected AF 
point, all the AF points will light and 
automatic AF point selection will be 
set.
S Selecting the AF Point N
Automatic AF point selection
Manual AF Point Selection
Selecting with the Multi-controller  
						

							
SSelecting the AF Point N
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 Press the < S> button, then turn the 
< 6 > dial or < 5> dial to select the 
AF point in the looping sequence 
shown on the left.
The EOS 5D will execute high-prec ision AF with lenses whose 
maximum aperture is f/2.8 or larger.
With lenses whose maximum aperture is f/2.8 or larger*
With the center AF point, high-precision, cross-type AF sensitive to bot\
h 
vertical and horizontal lines is possibl e. With cross-type AF, vertical-line 
detection is twice as sensitive as ho rizontal-line detection. The other 
eight AF points are horizontal-line s ensitive or vertical-line sensitive.
* 
Except with the EF28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM  and EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro lenses.
With lenses whose maximum aperture is larger than f/5.6
The center AF point is a cross-type AF sensor. The other eight AF 
points are horizontal-line sensitive or vertical-line sensitive.
Selecting with the Dial
Lens’ Maximum Aperture  and AF Sensitivity
 When looking at the LCD panel to sele ct the AF point, note the following:
Automatic selection  , center  , right  , 
top
  If focus cannot be achiev ed with an EOS-dedicate d, external Speedlite’s 
AF-assist beam, select  the center AF point.
The spot metering circle ha s six invisible Assist AF 
points (see left illustration)  that function in the AI 
SERVO AF mode. The   Assist AF points have 
the same vertical- line sensitivity as the center AF 
point at f/2.8, and the    Assist AF points have 
horizontal-line sens itivity at f/5.6.  
						

							
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After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject and 
recompose the shot. This is called “f ocus lock.” Focus lock works only 
in the One-Shot AF mode.
1Set the Mode Dial to any setting 
except  (Full Auto).
2Select the desired AF point.
3Focus the subject.
 Move the AF point over the subject 
and press the shutter button halfway.
4Keep pressing the shutter button 
halfway and recompose the 
picture as desired.
5Take the picture.
Focusing an Off-Center Subject
If the AF mode is AI Se rvo AF (or AI Focus AF se t to Servo mode), focus 
lock will not work.  
						

							
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Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light  
blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:
Subjects difficult to focus
(a) Low-contrast subjects  Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.
(b) Subjects in low light
(c) Extremely backlit and reflective subjects  Example: Car with a reflective body, etc.
(d) Overlapping near and far objects  Example: Animal in a cage, etc.
(e) Repetitive patterns Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc.
In such cases, do one of the following:
(1) Focus an object at the same dist ance as the subject and lock the 
focus before recomposing.
(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to < MF> and focus manually.
1On the lens, set the focus mode 
switch to .
2Focus the subject.
 Focus by turning the lens focusing 
ring until the subject is in focus in the 
viewfinder.
When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)
Manual Focusing
Focusing ring
If you press the shutter  button halfway during manu al focusing, the active 
AF point and the focus  confirmation light  in the viewfi nder will light 
when focus is achieved.