Canon 5dsr Manual

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a: Manual Exposure
If the ISO speed is set to  A (AUTO), you can set exposure 
compensation (p.214) as follows:
•[z 2: Expo.comp./AEB ]
• Under [8 3: Custom Controls ], use [s: Expo comp (hold btn, 
turn ) ] (p.423).
• Quick Control (p.61)
Exposure Compensati on with Auto ISO
If Auto ISO is set, the ISO speed setting will change to suit the shutter 
speed and aperture in order to obtain a standard exposure. Therefore, 
you may not obtain the desired exposure effect. In such a case, set the 
exposure...

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You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. In the  mode, evaluative metering is set automatically.
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Select the metering mode.
While looking at the LCD panel or in 
the viewfinder, turn the < 6> dial.
q : Evaluative metering
w : Partial metering
r : Spot metering
e : Center-weighted average 
metering
q Evaluative metering
This is a general-purpose metering mode suited 
even for backlit subjects. The camera sets the 
exposure automatically to suit...

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q Selecting the Metering Mode N
r Spot metering
This is for metering a specific spot of the subject or 
scene. Spot metering covers approx. 1.3% of the 
viewfinder area at the center. The spot metering 
circle will be displayed in the viewfinder.
e Center-weighted average metering
The metering is weighted at the center and then 
averaged for the entire scene.
 With  q (Evaluative metering), the expos ure setting will be locked when 
you press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved (in...

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Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken 
(decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.
Exposure compensation can be set in the , , and  shooting 
modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-
stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder and on the 
LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you want to set the 
exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, use the Quick Control (p.61) or...

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By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera 
brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three 
successive shots. This is called AEB.
* AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing.
1Select [Expo.comp./AEB].
Under the [z 2] tab, select 
[Expo.comp./AEB ], then press 
< 0 >.
2Set the AEB range.
 Turn the < 6> dial to set the AEB 
range. If you turn , you can set 
the exposure compensation.
 Press < 0> to set it.
 When you exit the menu, < h> and 
the AEB...

h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N
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During AEB, < A> in the viewfinder and  on the LCD panel will 
blink.
 If the drive mode is set to < u> or , press the shutter button three 
times for each shot. When , , or < M> is set and you hold 
down the shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be 
taken continuously and the camera will automatically stop shooting. 
When < Q> or < k> is set, the three bracketed shots will be taken 
continuously after a 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay.
 You can set...

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Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure 
metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same 
exposure setting. Press the  button to lock the exposure, then 
recompose and take the picture. This is called AE lock. It is effective for 
backlit subjects, etc.
1Focus on the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway.

The exposure setting will be displayed.
2Press the  button. (0 )
 The < A> icon lights up in the 
viewfinder to indicate that the 
exposure...

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In this mode, the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the 
shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter 
button. This is called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night 
scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long 
exposures.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Set the desired aperture.
 While looking at the LCD panel or the 
viewfinder, turn the < 6> or < 5> 
dial.
3Take the picture.
 The exposure will continue for as long 
as you keep the shutter...

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F: Bulb Exposures
You can preset the bulb exposure’s exposure time. With the bulb timer, 
you need not hold down the shutter  button during the bulb exposure. 
This reduces camera shake.
The bulb timer can be set only in the < F> (Bulb) shooting mode. It 
cannot be set (or will not function) in any other shooting mode.
1Select [Bulb timer].
 Under the [z 4] tab, select [Bulb 
timer ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Enable].
 Select [ Enable], then press < B> 
button.
J  Bulb Timer N
With [z 3: Long...

F: Bulb Exposures
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3Set the desired exposure time.
 Select the hour, minute, or second.
 Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
 Set the desired number, then press 
 (Returns to ).
4Select [OK].
The set time will be displayed on the 
menu screen.
 When you exit the menu,  will 
be displayed on the LCD panel.
5Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely, 
and the bulb exposure will start and 
continue until the set time elapses.
 To cancel the timer setting, set 
[Disable ] in step 2.
Bulb...