Canon 5d Mark 2 Instruction Manual

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Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera 
shake, using mirror lockup to prevent  camera vibrations can also help 
when you use a super telephot o lens or shoot close ups.
When [ 8C.Fn III -6: Mirror lockup] is set to [1: Enable]  (p.199), 
shooting with mirror lockup will be possible.
1 Focus the subject, press th e shutter button completely 
and release it.
X The mirror will swing up.
2 Press the shutter button completely again.
XThe picture is taken and the mirror goes back down.
Mirror LockupN
 In very bright light such  as at the beach or ski slope on a sunny day, take 
the picture promptly after mirror lockup.
  Do not point the camera  toward the sun. The sun’s heat can scorch and 
damage the shutter curtains.
  If you use bulb exposures, the se lf-timer, and mirror lockup in 
combination, keep pressing the shutter button completely (self-timer 
delay time + bulb exposure time).  If you let go of the shutter button 
during the 10-sec./2-sec.  self-timer countdown, there will be a shutter-
release sound. This is not the actual  shutter release (no picture is taken).
 When [1: Enable ] is set, single shooting will  take effect even if the drive 
mode is set to continuous.
  When the self-timer is set to < Q> or < k>, the picture will be taken 
after 10 sec. or 2  sec. respectively.
  The mirror locks up, and after 30  seconds, it will go back down 
automatically. Pressing the  shutter button completely again locks up the 
mirror again.
  For mirror lockup shot s, using the Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer 
Remote Controller TC-8 0N3 (both sold separately) is recommended.
  You can also lockup the mirror and sh oot with the remote controller (sold 
separately, p.102). With Remote Cont roller RC-6/RC-1, setting it to a 2-
sec. delay is recomme nded for shooting.
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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, 
and RC-5 has a 2-sec. delay.
1Focus the subject.
2Set the lens focus mode switch to 
.
 You can also shoot with < f>. 
3Press the < o        > button. ( 9 )
4Select the self-timer.
 Look at the LCD panel and turn the 
 dial to select < Q> or < k>. 
5Press the remote controller’s 
transmit button.
 Point the remote controller toward the 
camera’s remote control sensor and 
press the transmit button.
X The self-timer lamp lights and the 
picture is taken.
R Remote Control Shooting
RC-1 RC-6/RC-5
Remote
control
sensor
Camera misoperation may occur near  certain types of fluorescent lights. 
During wireless remote control, try to keep the camera away from 
fluorescent light.
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An EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography as 
easy as normal shooting without flash.
For detailed instructions, see the EX-series Speedlite’s instruction 
manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features 
of EX-series Speedlites.
  FE Lock
This enables you to attain a proper  flash exposure for a specific part 
of the subject. Aim the viewfinder c enter over the subject, then press 
the < A> button and take the picture.
  Flash Exposure Compensation
In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set 
exposure compensation for flash.  You can set the flash exposure 
compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments (with the 
camera).
Press the camera’s  button, then turn the  dial while 
looking at the LCD panel or LCD monitor.
  With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Spee dlite set in the TTL or A-TTL 
autoflash mode, the flash can be  fired at full output only.
Set the camera’s shooting mode to < a> (manual exposure) or 
< f > (aperture-priority AE) and ad just the aperture setting before 
shooting.
  When using a Speedlite which has  manual flash mode, shoot in the 
manual flash mode.
D  Flash Photography
EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites
Using Non-EX-series Canon Speedlites
Shoe-mount Speedlites Macro Lites
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D Flash Photography
Sync Speed
The camera can synchronize with non- Canon compact flash units at 1/
200 sec. and slower speeds. With large studio flash units, since the 
flash duration is longer, set the sync s peed within 1/60 sec. to 1/30 sec. 
Be sure to test the flash synchronization before shooting.
PC Terminal
  The camera’s PC terminal can be 
used with flash units having a sync 
cord. The PC terminal is threaded to 
prevent inadvertent disconnection.
  The camera’s PC terminal has no 
polarity. You can connect any sync 
cord regardless of its polarity.
Cautions for Live View shooting
When using a non-Canon flash unit fo r Live View shooting, set the [6 
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].
Using Non-Canon Flash Units
 If the camera is used with a flash  unit or flash accessory dedicated to 
another camera brand,  the camera may not operate properly and 
malfunction may result.
  Do not connect to the ca mera’s PC terminal any flash unit requiring 250 
V or more.
  Do not attach a high-voltage flash un it on the camera’s hot shoe. It might 
not fire.
A flash unit attached to the camera’s  hot shoe and a flash unit connected to 
the PC terminal can both  be used at the same time.
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When an EX-series 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 fl ash function settings and Custom 
Functions.
First attach the Speedlite to the  camera and turn on the Speedlite.
For details on Speedlite functions, re fer to the Speedlite’s instruction 
manual.
1Select [External Speedlite 
control].
 Under the [ 7] tab, select [External 
Speedlite control], then press < 0>.
2Select [Flash function settings].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Flash 
function settings ], then press .
3Set the flash function settings.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a flash 
function and set it as desired. The 
procedure is the same as setting a 
menu function.
  On the screen, the settable items and 
what’s displayed will differ depending 
on the current flash mode, flash 
Custom Function settings, etc.
3 Setting the Flash N
Flash Function Settings
 If you press the < B> button in step 3, you ca n revert the setting to the 
default.
  With an EX-series Spee dlite not settable with the camera, only [Flash 
exp. comp ], [E-TTL II ], and [Flash firing ] are settable for [ Flash 
function settings ].
(For some EX-ser ies Speedlites, [Shutter sync.] is also settable.)
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3 Setting the Flash N
1Select [Flash C.Fn settings].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Flash 
C.Fn settings ], then press < 0>.
2Set the flash function settings.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
function number, then set the 
function. The procedure is the same 
as setting the camera’s Custom 
Functions (p.190).
In step 1, select [ Clear all Speedlite C.Fn’s ] to clear all the Speedlite’s 
Custom Function settings (except [ C.Fn-0: Distance indicator 
display ]).
Flash C.Fn Settings
About E-TTL IIFor normal flash expo sures, set it to [Evaluative].
If [ Average ] is set, the flash exposure will  be averaged for the entire 
metered scene as with an external  metering flash. Flash exposure 
compensation may be necess ary depending on the scene, so this setting is 
for advanced users.
Canceling Speedlite Custom Function Settings
If you use an EX-series Speedlite an d the Speedlite Custom Function’s 
[ Flash metering mode ] is set to [TTL (autoflash) ], the flash will always be 
fired at full output.
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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 the 
LCD monitor, camera shake  can cause blurred images. 
Using a tripod is recommended.
About Remote Live View ShootingWith EOS Utility (provide d software) installed in your computer, you 
can connect the camera  to the computer and shoot remotely while 
viewing the computer screen. Fo r details, see the Software 
Instruction Manual  in the CD-ROM.
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This sets the camera for Live View shooting of still photos.  To shoot 
movies, see page 125.
1Set the shooting mode.
 Select one of the following modes:  d/
s/f/a/F.
2Select [Live View/Movie func. 
set.].
  Under the [ 6] tab, select [Live View/
Movie func. set. ], then press .
3Select [LV func. setting].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ LV func. 
setting], then press < 0>.
  “LV” stands for Live View.
4Select [Stills only].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Stills 
only ], then press < 0>.
  For details on [ Stills+movie], see 
page 126 and 136.
5Set the [Screen settings].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Stills 
display ] or [Exposure simulation ], 
then press < 0>.
X The screen in step 3 will reappear.
  For details about [ Screen settings], 
see the next page.
A  Preparing for Live View Shooting N
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A Preparing for Live View ShootingN
6Display the Live View image.
 Press the < A> button.
X The Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
  Press the < A> button again to turn 
off the LCD monitor and end Live 
View shooting.
You can select the LCD monitor’s image brightness.
  Stills display h
Geared for still photos, the image is displayed at the standard 
brightness to make it easy to see.
  Exposure simulation g
Geared for still photos, the Live View image will closely reflect the 
brightness level of the image yo u capture. If you set exposure 
compensation, the image bri ghtness will change accordingly.
  Movie displaye
Set this when shooti ng movies. See page 127.
About [Screen settings]
Still photo and movie shooting are possible even in the fully-automatic 
modes (1/C ) (p.126, 136).
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1Focus the subject.
 Before shooting, focus with AF or 
manual focus (p.115-122).
  Press the < p> button to focus 
in the current AF mode.
2Take the picture.
  Press the shutter button completely.
X The picture will be taken and the 
captured image is displayed on the 
LCD monitor.
X After the image review ends, the 
camera will return to Live View 
shooting automatically.
  Press the < A> button to end Live 
View shooting.
A  Live View Shooting N
 During Live View shooting, do not  point the lens toward the sun. The 
sun’s heat can dam age the camera’s in ternal components.
  Cautions for using Live View shooting are on pages 123-124.
 The image’s field of vi ew is approx. 100%.
  When you press the shutte r button completely, the shutter will sound like 
it took two shots. However,  only one shot will be taken.
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