Canon 5d Mark 2 Instruction Manual

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The  Full Auto mode takes care of everything, whereas the < C> 
Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change the picture’s 
brightness, depth of field, color tone (Picture Style), etc. The default 
settings are the same as the < 1> (Full Auto) mode.
* CA stands for Creative Auto.
1Set the Mode Dial to < C>.
XThe Creative Auto screen appears on 
the LCD monitor.
2Press < 9> straight down.
XYou can use  to select a 
function. ( )
  Functions (1) to (5) shown on the next 
page can be selected.
3Set...

C Creative Auto Shooting
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(1) Blurring/sharpening the background
If you move the index mark toward  the left, the background will look 
more blurred. If you move it to ward the right, the background will 
look more in focus.
(2) Adjusting the picture brightness If you move the index mark toward the left, the picture will look 
darker. If you move it toward the ri ght, the picture will look brighter.
(3) Picture Style You can select one of four Picture Styles (p.59, 60).
(4) Single, continuous,...

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Image Settings
This chapter explains image-related function settings: 
Image-recording quality, IS O speed, Picture Styles, 
white balance, color space, etc.
  In the fully-automatic modes (1 /C), only the image-
recording quality, lens peripher al illumination correction,  
and file numbering method can be set as explained in this 
chapter. Folders can also be created and selected.
  The  M icon on the right of the page  title indicates that the 
function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to < d...

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You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are six JPEG 
recording quality settings: 
73, 83 , 74, 84 , 76, and 86. There 
are three RAW recording quality settings: 1 , D 1, and D2. RAW images must be processed with  the provided software (p.56).
1Select [Quality].
 Under the [ 1] tab, select [ Quality], 
then press < 0>.
2Select the image-recording quality.
  To select a RAW setting, turn the 
 dial. To select a JPEG setting, 
turn the < 5> dial.
  On the upper right, the “ ***M...

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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)
 Figures for the file size,  possible shots, and maximu m burst during continuous 
shooting are based on Canon’s testing standards  (ISO 100 and Standard 
Picture Style) using a 2GB card.  These figures will vary depending on the 
subject, card brand, ISO speed, Pi cture Style, Custom Functions, etc.
  Maximum burst during contin uous shooting figures in parentheses apply to an 
Ultra DMA (UDMA) 2GB card base d...

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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
The RAW image is the data output by  the image sensor, converted to 
digital data and recorded on the card  as is. You can select it from 
among  1, D 1, or D 2. “RAW” written in the text will refer to 
all three RAW settings:  1, D 1, and  D2.
With RAW images, you can use the pr ovided software to make various 
adjustments as needed. From the RAW image, the software can 
develop and produce the adjusted imag e in the desired type such as 
JPEG or TIFF.
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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s se nsitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. In the fully-automatic modes ( 1/C ), the ISO 
speed is set automatically (p.58).
1Press the < m> button. (9 )
2Set the ISO speed.
 While looking at the LCD panel or 
viewfinder, turn the < 6> dial.
  It can be set within ISO 100-6400 in 
1/3-stop increments.
  With “ A” selected, the ISO speed will 
be set automatically (p.58).
  The maximum burst is displayed even  when a...

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i: Setting the ISO Speed N
ISO Speed Guide
If the ISO speed is set to “A”, the actual 
ISO speed to be set will be displayed 
when you press the shutter button 
halfway. As indicated below, the ISO 
speed will be set automat ically to suit the 
shooting mode.
* If fill flash results in  overexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO will be set.
ISO SpeedShooting Situation
(No flash)Flash Range
L, 100 - 200Sunny outdoorsThe higher the ISO speed, 
the farther the flash range 
will be.400 - 800Overcast skie s,...

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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matching 
your photographic expression or the subject.
In the  (Full Auto) mode, you cannot select the Picture Style.
1Press the < A> button.
 When the camera is ready to shoot, 
press the < A> button.
X The Picture Style screen will appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
  Turn the < 6> or  dial to select 
a Picture Style, then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style will take effect and 
the camera will be ready to shoot.
P  Standard ( C: Standard)
The...

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A Selecting a Picture Style N
S Neutral
This Picture Style is for users wh o prefer to process images with 
their personal computer. For nat ural colors and subdued images.
U  Faithful
This Picture Style is for users wh o prefer to process images with 
their personal computer. When the  subject is captured under a color 
temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match 
the subject’s color. The image is dull and subdued.
V  Monochrome  (C : Monochrome image)
For black-and-white...