Canon EOS 5D MARK II Instruction Manual

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Page 2 _ Printing (p.172) You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the card. The camera is compatible with "?'_'PictBddge" which is the standard for direct printing. _ Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.181) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded in the card according to your printing instructions such as the image selection, quantity to print,...
Page 3 Preparing to Print The direct printing procedure is done entirely with the camera while looking at the LCD monitor. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Set up the printer. ®_ For details, see the printer's instruction manual i_2 Connect the camera to the Z_, printer.
Page 4 Preparing to Print Playback the image. _" PictBridge ® Press the <[_]> button. _y,, T he image will appear, and the <?'#'> icon will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer. _y,, T he <_,zv> button lamp wiii light in blue.
Page 5 ?'4"Printing The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might not be available. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. Select the image to be printed. Printer-connected icon _ Check that the <f'#'> icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor.
Page 6 _,_The paper type screen will appear. _J Setting the Paper Type _ Select the type of the paper loaded the printer, then press <@>. ® When using a Canon printer Canon paper, read the printer's instruction manual to check what paper types can be used.
Page 7 t_# Printing _,_ Set the printing effects. ® Set as necessary, if you need not set any printing effects, go to step ® The screen display differ depending on the printer. ® Select the option on the upper right, then press <_>.
Page 8 ?'_ Printing Set the date and file number imprinting. ® Set as necessary. ® Select <@>, then press <@>. ® Set as desired, then press <_>. _, Set the number of copies. ® Set as necessary. ® Select <Q_>, then press <__>.
Page 9 f'_ Printing Adjustment of Printing Effects in step 4 on page 176, select the printing effect. When the <[]> icon is displayed next to <i;_-_ll>, press the <INF0.> button. You can then adjust the printing effect. What can be adjusted or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4.
Page 10 f'_ Printing Trimming the image Tilt correction You can crop the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed. Do the trimming right before printing. If you set the trimming and then set the print settings, you may have to set the trimming again.
Page 11 f_( Printing ®_ Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look on the prin[ While trimming the image, look at the camera's LCD monitor.
Page 12 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) Setting the Printing Options Select [Print order]. _y,, Under the [_'] tab, select [Print order], then press <__>.
Page 13 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Standard Prints one image on one sheet. Index Multiple, thumbnail images are printed on one sheet. Print type ® Both Prints both the standard and index prints. Date [On] imprints the recorded date on the print. File number [On] imprints the file No.
Page 14 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print Ordering @ Sel.lmage Select and order images one by one. Press the <[].(_ > button to display the three-image view. To return to the single- image display, press the <(_> button. After completing the print order, press the <MFNU>...
Page 15 Direct Printing with DPOF With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF. _ Preparing to print. _ See page 172. Follow the "Connecting the Camera to a Printer" procedure up to step 5. Under the [_'] tab, select [Print order].
Page 16 [-:E_ Transferring images to a Personal Computer By connecting the camera to a personal computer, you can transfer images from the camera's card by operating the camera. This feature is called direct image transfer. Before connecting the camera to a personal computer, be sure to install the provided...
Page 17 _. Transferring Images to a Persona! Computer the [EOS Utility] Screen does not appear, See software lnst[ucti0n Manual in the CD-ROM: ® Bef0[e discennecting the cable, turn offthe camera, pul! 0ut the cable by grasping the plug (instead of the cord). Transferring Images to a Personal...
Page 18 _,, Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Options other than rail images] are explained below. To start the image transfer, press the <_,_,_> button. _ New images Images which have not yet been transferred to the personal computer will be selected by the camera automatically transferred.
Page 19 _, Transferring Images to a Personal Computer I_'_]]'J SeJecting the images to be "Transferred Under the [;q'] tab, you can use [Transfer order] to select the images to be transferred to a personal computer. When you select [Transfer order images] on page 187, you can transfer the images set by the transfer order.
Page 20 With Custom Functions, youcanchange t hecamera functions according toyour p reference. Also, the current camera settings canbesaved under theMode Dial's < _]>,<r_> and<r_>positions. The features explained inthischapter canbesetand used inthefollowing shooting modes: P, Tv, Av,...
Page 21 Setting Custom Functions* Select [,,o]. _ Turn the <_> dial to select the [,,a,,] tab. _'_i} Select the group. _ Turn the <0> dial to select C.Fn I - IV, then press <__>. Select the Custom Function Custom Function No. number.
Page 22 Custom Functions II_ LV Movie C.Fn I: Exposure shooting shoot Exposure level increments In M mode ISO speed setting increments In P, Av, or p.lg3 B mode In M mode, ISO expansion manually settable Bracketing auto cancel Bracketing sequence Safety shift p.lg4 ©...
Page 23 Custom Functions * Movie C.Fn II1: Autofocus/Drive shooting shooting Lens drive when AF impossible With AF_ p.197 2, 3, and 5 only Lens AF stop button function (3 enabled only with AF point selection method Superimposed display p.198 With AF_ AF-assist beam firing With AF_ Mirror Iockup...
Page 24 Custom Function Settings C.Fn I: Exposure 0: l/3-stop 1: ll2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, flash exposure compensation, etc. Effective when you prefer to control the exposure in less fine increments than 1/3-stop increments. The exposure level Wi!! be disp!aYe_ in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as shown below.
Page 25 Custom Function Settings* The AEB shooting sequence and white balance bracketing sequence be changed. 0: 0, -, + !_; iiiiiiii i;!iil _i! ii _iiiiiiiiiii!!! iilili i_!ii_iiiiiiiiiiii_i_iiiiiiii_i_]i_iWiS_!i_;_ _!_ _!_i_i_i _ i_i_i i!ii!ii!ii!ili! iii iii iiii;iiiiiiiiiiiiii_ill iiiiii ii_ii_ii_ii_i_i_ii_iiiii! !_!_i!i_i_i_iiii_il il ! _!;i_i_i_!i_ii_ii_i_i ,;!:::;i;i;i;ililili iil ili iiiililili i_!:i_...
Page 26 Custom Function Settings* C,Fn I1: image 0: Off 1: Auto For 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [Auto] setting is effective in most cases. 2: On Noise reduction is performed for all exposures of 1 sec.
Page 27 Custom Function Settings* 0: Disable 1 : Enable Improves the highlight detail. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother. _l_ With Setting 1, noise in the Shadow areaS may be SlightlY more than usual i With setting t i the Settable !SO Speed iange Wi!!lbe 200 _ 64001 Also;...
Page 28 Custom Function Settings* C,Fn II1: Autofocus/Drive If autofocus is executed, but focus cannot be achieved, the camera either keep trying to focus or stop. O: Focus search 1: Focus search Prevents the camera from becoming grossly out of focus as it attempts to focus again.
Page 29 Custom Function Settings* 0: Normal Press the <E_> button, then use < _;,i,> or <_/O> dial to select an AF point. 1: Multi-controller direct Without pressing the <E_> button first, you can just use the <,_,;,;->to select the desired AF point. Pressing the <EB>...
Page 30 Custom Function Settings* 0: Disable 1 : Enable Prevents camera vibrations caused by the reflex mirror action which can disturb shooting with super telephoto lenses or close-up (macro) shooting. See page 101 for the mirror Iockup procedure. 0: Disable 1 : Enable When you select AI Servo AF and the center AF point, the six Assist AF points (p.80)
Page 31 Custom Function Settings* Normally, this adjustment is not required. Do this adjustment only if necessary. Note that doing this adjustment may prevent correct focusing from being achieved. AF adjustment cannot done during Live View shooting in Live and Live_ modes. You can make fine adjustments for the AF's point of focus.
Page 32 Custom Function Settings* C,Fn iV: OperationlOthers 0: Metering + AF start 1: Metering + AF start/AF stop <AFON> During autofocusing, you can press the button to stop the autofocusing. 2: Metering starttMetering + AF start This is useful for subjects which keep moving and stopping...
Page 33 Custom Function Settings* You can assign a frequently-used function to <(_>. When the camera ready to shoot, you can press <(_>. 0: Normal (disabled) 1: image quality Press <_> to display the image-recording quality setting screen on the LCD monitor. Turn the <_>...
Page 34 Custom Function Settings* If you change the focusing screen, change this setting to match the focusing screen type. This is to obtain the correct exposures. 0: Eg-A 1: Eg-D 2: Eg-S About focusing screen characteristics Eg-A: Standard Precision Matte Standard focusing screen that comes...
Page 35 Custom Function Settings* 0: Off 1: On Data for verifying whether the image is original or not is appended to the image automatically. When the shooting information of an image appended with the verification data is displayed (p.145), the <i_l> icon will appear.
Page 36 Registering My Menu _ For faster access, you can register up to six menus and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. Select [My Menu settings]. _ Under the [-_] tab, select [My Menu settings], then press <__>. Select [Register]. _ Turn the <O>...
Page 37 Register Camera User Settings _ Under the Mode Dial's <FIE]>, <[_>, and <C¢3> positions, you can register most of the current camera settings including your preferred shooting mode, menus, Custom Function settings, etc. Select [Camera user setting]. _ Under the [_] tab, select [Camera user setting], then press <__>.
Page 38 Register Camera User Settings Settings Registered ®_Shooting functions Shooting mode + setting, ISO speed, AF mode, AF point, Metering mode, Drive mode, Exposure compensation amount, Flash exposure compensation amount ®_ Menu Functions [Oit'] Quality, Beep, Shoot w/o card, Review time, Peripheral illumination correction [Oit:] Exposure compensation/AEB,...
Page 40 i_iiiiiiiiiiiii ..Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up needed information.
Page 41 INFO. Checking Camera Settings When the camera is ready to shoot, press the <INFO.> button and "Camera settings" and "Shooting functions" screens will appear. When "Shooting functions" is displayed, you can set the shooting functions while looking at the LCD monitor. Display "Camera set."...
Page 42 INFO. Checking Camera Settings Shooting Functions AE lock .... Picture Style Aperture ..ISO speed Shutter speed -.,,.,Highlight tone priority Exposure level/ Flash exposure Shooting mode mode quality shots Quick Control icon ....... White balance ....AF mode Battery check ....White balance correction ....
Page 43 Checking the Battery information You can check the battery's condition on the LCD monitor• The Battery Pack LP-E6 has a unique serial No., and you can register multiple battery packs to the camera• When you use this feature, you can check the registered battery pack's...
Page 44 Checking the Battery Information Registering the Battery to the Camera You can register up to six Battery Pack LP-E6's to the camera. To register multiple battery packs to the camera, do the procedure below for each battery pack. <INFO. Press the >...
Page 45 8[_]]] Checking the Battery Information Labeling the Serial No. on the Batte_ Affixing the serial No. onto all the registered Battery Pack LP-E6's with a label makes it convenient. Write the serial No. on a label. Serial No. ® Write the serial No. displayed on the battery history screen on a label about 25 mm x 15 mm / 1.0 in.
Page 46 Checking the Battery Information Checking the Remaining Capacity of a Registered Battery Pack You can check the remaining capacity of any battery pack (even while not installed) and also when it was last used. Look for the serial Serial No. Date last used ®...
Page 47 Using a Household Power Outlet With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. Connect the DO plug. ® Connect the DC Coupler's plug to the AC adapter's socket.
Page 48 Replacing the Date/Time Battery The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera's date and time. Its service life is about 5 years. If you turn on the power and the date/ time is reset, replace the back-up battery with a new CR1616 lithium battery as described below.
Page 49 Function Availability Table ®: Set automatically User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled JPEG Quality (Still Photo) RAW+JPEG • (Other Auto • • than M) ISO speed O (M only) Manual O (M only) Standard • Portrait Landscape Picture Style Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Defined Auto WB...
Page 50 Function Availability Table O: Set automatically O: User selectable Not selectable/Disabled One-Shot With A[_ AI Serve AIFocus • • AF point / Aut° • • With A[_ selection [Manual Before shooting Quick mode starts Live mode iii_ fill fill fill fill fill Live _...
Page 51 Menu Settings t_" Shooting 1 (Red) Page Quality On / Off Beep Shoot w/o card On / Off Review time Off/2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold Peripheral immumination Enable / Disable correction t_: Shooting 2 (Red) 1/3-stop increments, _+2stops I ;_ I "_...
Page 52 Menu Settings Playback 2 (Blue) Page Highlight alert Disable / Enable AF point display Disable / Enable Histogram Brightness / RGB SHde show Select the images, set the Play time and repeat settings for automatic playback 1 imagellOimagesllOOimageslScreenl image jump w/_ Date / Folder / Movies / Stills _"...
Page 53 Menu Settings Set-up 3 (Yellow) Page Type, Remaining capacity, Shutter count, Battery info. Recharge performance, Battery registration, Battery history INFO. button Normal display / Camera settings / Shooting function Flash function settings / Flash C.Fn settings / Clear all Speedlite C.Fn's Register current camera settings to the Mode Dia!'s _], _], or []...
Page 54 ® If there is a problem with the battery charger or battery pack or if communication with the battery pack (non-Canon battery packs) is not possible, the protective circuit will terminate the charging and the orange...
Page 55 Troubleshooting Guide The access lamp still blinks even when the power Switch is set to <OFF>, ® If the power is cut off while an image is being recorded to the card, the access lamp will light/blink for a few sec. When the image recording completed, the power will turn off automatically.
Page 56 Troubleshooting Guide No images can be shot or recorded. ® The card is not properly inserted (p.29). ® If the card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images make room (p.29, 160). ® If you try to focus in One-Shot AF mode while the focus confirmation light <...
Page 57 ¢_ Make sure the flash (or PC sync cord) is securely attached to the camera. ® If you use a non-Canon flash with Live View shooting, set [Silent shoot.] to [Disable] (p.104). The flash always fires at full output.
Page 58 Troubleshooting Guide Live View shooting is not possible. ® For Live View shooting, use a memory card (a hard disk-type card is not recommended). A hard disk-type card requires a lower temperature range for operation than normal memory cards. If the temperature gets too high, the Live View shooting may stop temporarily...
Page 59 Troubleshooting Guide During movie shooting, the exposure becomes bright momentarily. ® Changing the aperture during movie shooting is not recommended since changes in the exposure, due to the drive of the lens aperture, will be recorded. ® If you use a lens whose aperture changes while you zoom, you should...
Page 60 Troubleshooting Guide The LCD monitor does not display a clear image, ® If dust is adhering to the LCD monitor, wipe its surface with a lens cloth or soft cloth. ® In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or might look black.
Page 61 Troubleshooting Guide No image appears on theTV screen. ® Make sure the stereo video cable or HDMI cable's plug is connected all the way in (p.157,158). ® Set the video OUT format (NTSC/PAL) to the same video format as the TV (p.221). ®...
Page 62 Turn the power switch to <OFF> 30, 40, <ON> again or re-install the battery. 50, 60, ._, Operate the power switch, remove and install the battery again, use 70, 80 a Canon lens, or have the camera checked or repaired. (p.27,26)
Page 63 System Map Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 S%E2 270EX 430EX II 580EX II Macro Ring Lite MacroTwin Lite Rubber Frame Eb i Bundled E-series Dioptric i Accessories Adjustment Lenses Focusing i _\__creeo Eg-A Wide Strap ..EW-EOS5DMKli Angle Finder C Date / time CR1616 lithium battery Battery Charger Battery Pack...
Page 64 System Map Timer Remote Remote Wireless Remote Remote Controller Switch Controller Controller Controller TC-80N3 RS-80N3 LC-5 RC-6/RC-5 RC-1 EF lenses HDMI Cable HTC-100 Stereo Video Cable STV-250N TV/Video CF card PCMClA adapter...
Page 65 Type I or II CF card, UDMA-compatibie Image sensor size: Approx. 36 x 24 mm Compatible lenses: Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses) (The effective lens focal length is the same as indicatedon the lens) Lens mount: Canon EF mount Sensor •Image...
Page 66 Specifications • Viewfinder Type: Eye-level pentaprism Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 98% Magnification: Approx. g.71x (-1 m -1 with 5gram lens at infinity) Eye point: Approx. 21 mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1 m-1) Built-in dioptric adjustment:-3.0 - +1 .g m-1 (dpt) Focusing screen: Interchangeable...
Page 67 Specifications • Shutter Type: Electronically-controlled, foca!-plane shutter Shutter speeds: 118000sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.) X-sync at 11200sec. • Drive System Drive modes: Single shooting, continuous shooting, 10-sec. self-timer/ remote control, 2-sec. self-timer/remote control Continuous shooting speed: Max.
Page 68 Specifications • Movie Shooting M PEG-4 AVC/H.264 Movie compression: Variable (average) bit rate Linear PCM Audio recording format: Recording format: Recording size and frame rate: 1920x1080 (Full HD): 30p/25p/24p 640x480 (SD) : 30p/25p * 3gp: 29.97 fps, 25p: 25.0 fps, 24p: 23.976 fps File size: 192gx1080 (30p/25p/24p):...
Page 69 Specifications • Image Playback Image display formats: Single, Single + Info (Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram) 4-image index, 9-image index, image rotate possible Zoom magnification: Approx. 1.5x- lgx Image browsing methods: Single image, jump by 10 or 100 images, jump by screen, by shooting date, by folder, by movie, by stills Highlight alert:...
Page 70 Specifications Battery information: Remaining capacity, Shutter count, and Recharge performance displayed Battery life: With viewfinder shooting: (Based on CIPA At 23°C/73°F, approx. 850 shots. At 0°C/32°F, approx. 750 shots. testing standards) With Live View shooting: At 23°C/73°F, approx. 200 shots. At 0°C/32°F, approx. 180 shots.
Page 71 ® All specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards. ® The camera's specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice. ® If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker.
Page 72 Trademarks ® Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. ® CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. ® Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ® Macintosh and Mac OS is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Page 73 Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. . To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet.
Page 74 Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. if the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.
Page 75 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Page 76 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Canon may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than by cord when disconnecting charger.
Page 77 index 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay ....86 Battery check ......... 1920x1080 ........Battery Grip ........1st-curtain sync ......Beeper ......48, 79,220 I_(}, _5, [_4........Black-and-white (printing) .... 176 4- or 9-image index display ... 147 Black-and-white image ..... 60, 62 640x480 ........
Page 78 Flash exposure compensation ...103 Flash sync (lst/2nd curtain) ..105 Direct transfer ....... Flash-sync speed ..... 104, 194 DPOF ..........Non-Canon flash units ..... Drive mode ......85, 211 Flash exposure Dust Delete Data ......compensation ....103, 193, 211 Dynamic range ......
Page 79 Index Focusing Image AF mode ......78, 211 AF point display ....... AF point display ......Auto rotation ......AF point selection ..81,198, Erase ........AF-assist beam ......Highlight alert ......Beeper ......48, 79,220 Histogram ........ Difficult-to-focus subjects..
Page 80 Index LCD m onitor ........Medium (Image-recording quality)..Brightness adjustment ....Memory card -> Card image playback ......Menu Menu settings ..... 40, 220 Menu settings ......Shooting functions ....My M enu ......LCD p anel ........Setting operation .......
Page 81 Battery check ......Neutral ..........Battery info ....... Noise reduction ......Household power ..... Nomenclature ......... Possible shots ....28, 55, 112 Non-Canon flash units ....104 Recharge ........Normal (Image-recording quality)... Recharge performance .... 212 NR (printing) ......... Switch ........
Page 82 Index System map ......Safety shift ........Safety warnings ......Toning effect (Monochrome) ... Saturation ........ 61, 1 78 Trademarks ......Self-timer ......... Transfer order (image) ....Sensor cleaning ......Trimming (printing) ....... Sepia (Monochrome) ...... Tripod socket ......SET b utton ........
Page 83 Tokyo 108-8011, Japan the camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this_ This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of January 2010. For information date, contact any Canon Service Center. CT1-1028-002 © CANON aNC. 2010 PRINTED aN JAPAN...

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