Canon 5d Instruction Manual

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3 File Numbering Methods
Each time you replace the CF card,  the file numbering will be reset to 
the first file number ( 0001). Since the file number starts from  0001 in 
each CF card, you can organize images  according to CF card. Note that 
if the replacement CF card already  contains images, the file numbering 
will start after the highest file number in that CF card.
This creates a new folder automatica lly and resets the file number to 
0001 . Images captured thereafter are saved in this new...

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When the camera is ready to shoot, press the  button to view 
the current camera settings on the LCD monitor.
Display the camera settings.
 Press the < B> button.
X The current camera settings appear 
on the LCD monitor.
  To turn off the LCD monitor, press the 
 button again.
B Checking Camera Settings
Date/Time (p.40)
Picture Style (p.53)
WB correction (p.64)/
WB bracketing (p.65) Color space (p.67)
Register camera se ttings (p.148)
Color temperature setting 
(p.63)
ISO speed (p.60)
Auto rotate...

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Setting the AF, Metering,and Drive Modes
The viewfinder has 9 AF points. By 
selecting a suitable AF point, you 
can shoot with autofocus while 
framing the subject as desired. You 
can also set the AF mode to suit the 
subject or obtain the desired effect.
Evaluative, partial, spot, and 
center-weighted average metering 
modes are provided. Single, 
continuous, and Self-timer drive 
modes are provided. Select the 
metering mode that suits the 
subject or your photographic 
intention.
  The asterisk...

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The AF mode is the autofocusing operation method. Three AF modes 
are provided. One-Shot AF is suited for still subjects, while AI Servo AF 
is for moving subjects. And AI Focus  AF switches from One-Shot AF to 
AI Servo AF automatically if the st ill subject starts moving. In the  
(Full Auto) mode, AI Focus AF will be set automatically.
1On the lens, set the focus mode 
switch to .
2Set the Mode Dial to any setting 
except < 1> (Full Auto).
3Press the < E> button. (9 )
4Select the AF mode.
 While...

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f Selecting the AF Mode N
Pressing the shutter button 
halfway activates the autofocus 
and achieves focus once.
XThe AF point which achieves focus 
flashes briefly. At the same time, the focus 
confirmation light <
o> in the viewfinder 
is displayed.
XWith evaluative metering, the exposure 
setting (shutter speed and aperture) will 
be set when focus  is achieved. The 
exposure setting an d focus will be 
locked as long as the shutter button is 
pressed halfway. (p.79) You can then 
recompose the...

f Selecting the AF Mode N
76 * About Predictive AF
If the subject approaches or retreats fr om the camera at a constant rate, 
the camera tracks the subject and predicts the focusing distance 
immediately before the picture is taken. This is for obtaining correct 
focus at the moment of exposure.
 
When the AF point selection is automatic, 
first the center AF point will focus the 
subject. Within the s pot metering circle, 
there are six invisible  Assist AF points (  
in diagram) that func tion in the...

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The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected 
automatically by the camera or manually by you.
In the  (Full Auto) mode, automatic selection will be set.
The camera selects the AF point  automatically according to the 
shooting conditions.  All the AF points in the viewfinder will light in 
red.
You can select any of the nine AF  points manually. This is best when 
you want to focus on a particular subject, or autofocus quickly while 
composing the shot.
1Press the < S> button. (9...

SSelecting the AF Point N
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 Press the < S> button, then turn the 
< 6 > dial or < 5> dial to select the 
AF point in the looping sequence 
shown on the left.
The EOS 5D will execute high-prec ision AF with lenses whose 
maximum aperture is f/2.8 or larger.
With lenses whose maximum aperture is f/2.8 or larger*
With the center AF point, high-precision, cross-type AF sensitive to bot\
h 
vertical and horizontal lines is possibl e. With cross-type AF, vertical-line 
detection is twice as sensitive as ho...

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After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject and 
recompose the shot. This is called “f ocus lock.” Focus lock works only 
in the One-Shot AF mode.
1Set the Mode Dial to any setting 
except  (Full Auto).
2Select the desired AF point.
3Focus the subject.
 Move the AF point over the subject 
and press the shutter button halfway.
4Keep pressing the shutter button 
halfway and recompose the 
picture as desired.
5Take the picture.
Focusing an Off-Center Subject
If the AF mode is AI Se rvo AF...

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Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light  
blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:
Subjects difficult to focus
(a) Low-contrast subjects  Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.
(b) Subjects in low light
(c) Extremely backlit and reflective subjects  Example: Car with a reflective body, etc.
(d) Overlapping near and far objects  Example: Animal in a cage, etc.
(e) Repetitive patterns Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc.
In such cases, do one...