Canon 5d Mark 2 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INSTRUCTIONMANUALThis 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 re sponsive to any shooting situation at anytime, 
provides many features for dema nding shoots, and expands shooting 
possibilities with system accessories.
Take a Few Test Shots to Fa miliarize 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 a ccidents, read the Safety Warnings 
(p.242,243) and Handling  Precautions (p.12,13).
Testing the Camera Before Using and LiabilityAfter shooting, playback and ch eck whether the image has been 
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the 
images cannot be recorded or down loaded to a personal computer, 
Canon cannot be held liable for any  loss or inconvenience caused.
CopyrightsCopyright 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 certai n public performances, exhibitions, 
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
CF CardIn 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 le ns instruction manual might also be 
included.
  Be careful not to lose any of the above items
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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 GuideGuide to the bundled soft ware (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
 : 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 an d 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  or  (p.27).
   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 instru ctions 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 Started23
Basic Shooting
Fully automatic shooting.47
Image Settings53
Setting the AF and Drive Modes77
Advanced Operations
Shooting features for spec
ific 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 Playback143
Sensor Cleaning165
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer171
Customizing the Camera189
Reference209
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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 Started23
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 Stab ilizer....................................... ............................... 33
Basic Operation ............ .................................................... ............................... 34
9  Using the Quick Control Screen ................................. ............................... 38
3  Menu Operations ..................... .............................................................. 40
Before You Start ............................................................... ............................... 42
Setting the Interface L anguage .................................................................... 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 De fault Settings .............................................. 44
About Copyright Informa tion......................................................................... 46
Basic Shooting 47
1 Fully Automatic Shootin g ..................................................... ..................... 48
1  Full Auto Techniques ................................................. ............................... 50
C  Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 51
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Image Settings53
Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................54
i : Setting the ISO Speed ........................................ ......................................57
A  Selecting a Picture Styl e .............................................. ............................59
A  Customizing a Picture Style .....................................................................61
A  Registering a Picture St yle........................................... ............................63
B : Setting the White Balance ........................................... ............................65
O Custom White Balance .........................................................................66
P  Setting the Color Temperature ...............................................................67
u  White Balance Correctio n ............................................... ............................68
Lens Peripheral Illumination  Correction ...........................................................70
Creating and Selecting a Fol der........................................... ............................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 Poin t ................................................... ............................81
When Autofocus Fails ........................... ...........................................................84
MF: Manual Focusing ........................ ...........................................................84
i  Selecting the Drive Mo de ............................................... ............................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 Compensati on......................................................................96
h  Auto Exposure Bracketi ng (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 ........................................................................\
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Menu Function Settings ..................... ............................................................ 113
Using AF to Focus .................. ....................................................................... 115
Focusing Manually...................................................................... ................... 122
Shooting Movies125
k Preparing to Shoot Movies ................................................... ................... 126
k Shooting Movies .......................... ............................................................ 128
Auto Exposure Shooting ............................................................................. 128
Shutter-priority AE Shoot ing ....................................................................... 129
Aperture-priority AE Shoo ting.................................................. ................... 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
H I Searching for Images Qu ickly ............................................................. 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 Sett ings............................................................... 162
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Br ightness ....................................................... 162
Setting the Image Review  Time ................................................................. 163
Auto Rotation of Vertical  Images ................................................................ 164
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Sensor Cleaning165
f Automatic Sensor Cleanin g ....................................................................166
Appending Dust Delete Data ..........................................................................167
Manual Sensor Cleaning ............. ...................................................................169
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer171
Preparing to Print ........................ ...................................................................172
w Printing........................ .......................................... ....................................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 Setting s ..............................................................................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 Se ttings ................................................ ................206
Reference 209
B Checking Camera Settings ....................................................................210
Checking the Battery Informa tion ................................................... ................212
Using a Household Power Ou tlet ...................................................................216
Replacing the Date/Time Battery ...................................................................217
Function Availability Tabl e ......................................... ....................................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
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Battery information checkÎ  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 settingÎ  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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