Basic Operation - Canon EOS 5D Instruction Manual

Basic Operation
Power Switch
The camera can operate only after the
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does not operate.
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The camera operates.
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the captured images are being recorded
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indicated on the top. LCD panel with the number of
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When all the images are
finished recording, the display will turn off and the camera will turn off.
Shutter Button
The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
Pressing halfway
This activates autofocusing (AF) and
automatic exposure (AE) that sets the
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and
aperture) is displayed on the top LCD
panel and in the viewfinder. (04)
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the
picture.
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