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 compensation.
 If flash is used when Auto ISO is set, exposure compensation will not be 
applied even if an exposure compensation amount is set.
Under [ z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer ], if the checkmark  for 
[ Disabled in M or B modes ] is removed, Auto Lighting Optimizer can be 
set even in the < a> mode (p.182).
 When Auto ISO is set, you can press the < A> button to lock the ISO 
speed.
 If you press the < A> button and recompose the shot, you can see the 
exposure level difference on the exposure level indicator compared to 
when you pressed the < A> button.
 If exposure compensation (p.214) was applied in < d>, < s>, or < f> 
mode, and then the shooting mode is switched to < a> with Auto ISO 
set, the exposure compensation amount already set will be maintained.
 With Auto ISO set and [ 81: ISO speed setting increments ] set to [1/2-
stop ], any 1/2-stop exposure compensation will be implemented with the 
ISO speed (1/3 stop) and shutter speed. However, the shutter speed 
displayed will not change. 
						

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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 the scene.
w Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter 
than the subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial 
metering covers approx. 6.1% of the viewfinder 
area at the center.
q  Selecting the Metering Mode N 
						

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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 One-Shot 
AF mode). In the  w (Partial metering),  r (Spot metering), and  e 
(Center-weighted average metering) modes, the exposure is set at the 
moment the picture is taken. (Pressing the shutter button halfway does 
not lock the exposure.)
 When < r> (Spot metering) is set, you can display < z> in the 
viewfinder (p.409). 
						

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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 
follow the instructions for [
z 2: Expo.comp./AEB] on the next page.
If the < a> mode and the Auto ISO are both set, see page 211 to set 
the exposure compensation.
1Check the exposure.
Press the shutter button halfway (0) 
and check the exposure level indicator.
2Set the exposure compensation amount.
 While looking at the viewfinder or 
LCD panel, turn the < 5> dial.

If it cannot be set, set the  
switch to the left, then turn the <
5> dial.
3Take the picture.
 To cancel exposure compensation, 
set the exposure level indicator < h/N > 
to the standard exposure index (< a> 
or < C>).
O  Setting Exposure Compensation N
Increased exposure for a brighter image
Decreased exposure for a darker image
If [z 2: Auto Lighting Optimizer ] (p.182) is set to any setting other than 
[ Disable ], the image may still look bright even if a decreased exposure 
compensation for a darker image is set.
 The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you 
set the power switch to < 2>.
 After setting the exposure compensation amount, you can prevent the 
exposure compensation amount from changing accidentally by setting 
the < R > switch to the right.
 If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the 
exposure level indicator will display  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 range will be displayed on 
the LCD panel.
3Take the picture.
 Three bracketed shots will be taken 
according to the drive mode set in this 
sequence: Standard exposure, 
decreased exposure, and increased 
exposure.
 AEB will not be automatically 
canceled. To cancel AEB, follow step 
2 to turn off the AEB range display.
h  Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) N
AEB range
Standard exposure
Decreased exposure
Increased exposure 
						

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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 AEB in combination with exposure compensation.
 If the AEB range exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level 
indicator will display < I> or < J>.
 AEB cannot be used with flash, bulb exposures, or when [ Multi Shot 
Noise Reduction ] or [HDR Mode ] is set.
 AEB will be canceled automatically when you set the power switch to 
 or when the flash is ready to fire. 
						

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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 setting is locked (AE lock).

Each time you press the  button, 
the current exposure setting is locked.
3Recompose and take the picture.
 If you want to maintain the AE lock 
while taking more shots, hold down 
the < A> button and press the shutter 
button to take another shot.
* When the lens’s focus mode switch is set to < MF>, AE lock is applied at the 
center AF point.
A  AE Lock N
AE Lock Effects
Metering Mode 
(p.212)AF Point Selection Method  (p.93)Automatic SelectionManual Selection
q*AE lock is applied at the AF 
point that achieved focus.AE lock is applied at the 
selected AF point.
wreAE lock is applied at the center AF point.
AE lock is not possible with bulb exposures. 
						

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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 button 
pressed completely.
 The elapsed exposur e time will be 
displayed on the LCD panel.
F : Bulb Exposures
Elapsed exposure time
 Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun 
or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image 
sensor or the camera’s internal components.
 Long exposures produce more noise than usual.
 If Auto ISO is set, the ISO speed will be ISO 400 (p.160).
 For a bulb exposure, if you use both the self-timer and mirror lockup 
instead of the bulb timer, keep pressing the shutter button completely 
(self-timer delay time + bulb exposure time). If you let go of the shutter 
button during the self-timer countdow n, there will be a shutter-release 
sound, but no picture will be taken. If you use the bulb timer under the 
same shooting conditions, you need not hold down the shutter button 
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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 exp. noise reduction ], you can reduce the noise 
generated during long exposures (p.185).
 For bulb exposures, using a tripod and bulb timer is recommended. 
Using mirror lockup (p.234) with bulb exposures is also possible.
 You can also shoot bulb exposures by using Remote Switch RS-80N3 or 
Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3  (both sold separately, p.237).
 You can also use Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately, p.237) for 
bulb exposures. When you press the remote controller’s transmit button, 
the bulb exposure will start immediately or 2 sec. later. Press the button 
again to stop the bulb exposure. 
						

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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 timer
Elapsed exposure time
If you press the shutter button completely while the bulb timer is 
operating, the bulb exposure will stop.
 Doing any of the following will cancel the bulb timer (reverts to 
[Disable ]): Set the power switch to < 2>, replace the battery, replace 
the card, switch to movie shooting, or change the shooting mode to other 
than < F>.