Canon 5d Mark 2 Instruction Manual

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s: Shutter-Priority AE
 If the maximum aperture  blinks, it indicates 
underexposure.
Turn the < 6> dial to set a slower  shutter speed until 
the aperture stops blinking  or set a higher ISO speed.
  If the minimum aperture  blinks, it indicates 
overexposure.
Turn the < 6> dial to set a faster shutter speed until 
the aperture stops blinking  or set a lower ISO speed.
Shutter Speed Display
The shutter speeds from “8000” to “4” indicate the denominator of the 
fractional shutter sp eed. For example,...

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In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the 
shutter speed automatically to obtain the correct exposure suiting the 
subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. 
A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the 
foreground and background fall within  acceptable focus. On the other 
hand, a lower f/number (larger aperture hole) will make less of the 
foreground and background fall  within acceptable focus.
*  stands for Aperture  value (aperture...

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f: Aperture-Priority AE
Press the depth-of-field preview button 
to stop down the lens to the current 
aperture setting. You can check the 
depth of field (range of acceptable focus) 
through the viewfinder.
Depth of Field Preview N
 If the “ 30” shutter speed blinks, it indicates 
underexposure.
Turn the < 6> dial to set a larger  aperture (smaller  
f/number) until the blinking  stops or set a higher ISO 
speed.
  If the “ 8000” shutter speed blin ks, it indicates 
overexposure.
Turn the < 6> dial...

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In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To 
determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the 
viewfinder or use a commercially-available handheld exposure meter. 
This method is called manual exposure.
*  stands for Manual.
1Set the Mode Dial to < a>.
2Set the shutter speed and 
aperture.
  To set the shutter speed, turn the 
 dial.
  To set the aperture, set the power 
switch to < J>, and turn the < 5> 
dial.
3Focus the subject.
  Press the shutter...

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You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. 
In the fully-automatic modes ( 1/C ), evaluative metering is set 
automatically.
1Press the < n> button. (9 )
2Select the metering mode.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
q Evaluative metering
This is an all-around metering mode suited for 
portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera 
sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene.
w Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter 
than...

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Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by 
the camera. You can make the im age look brighter (increased 
exposure) or darker (decreased ex posure). You can set the exposure 
compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
1Set the Mode Dial to , < s>, 
or .
2Check the exposure level 
indicator.
  Press the shutter button halfway and 
check the exposure level indicator.
3Set the exposure compensation 
amount.
 Set the power switch to , and 
while looking at the viewfinder...

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By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera 
brackets the exposure up to ±2 st ops 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 [ 2] tab, select [ Expo. 
comp./AEB ], then press < 0>.
2Set the AEB amount.
 Turn the  dial to set the AEB amount. You can set the exposure compensation 
amount with the  dial. If AEB is 
combined with exposure compensation, 
AEB will be...

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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 < A> button to lock the exposure, then 
recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock. It is effective for 
backlit subjects.
1Focus the subject.
  Press the shutter button halfway.
X The exposure setting will be 
displayed.
2Press the < A> button. (0 )
X The < A> icon lights in the viewfinder 
to indicate that the exposure...

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When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you  hold down the shutter 
button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This 
is called bulb exposure. Use bulb ex posures 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, turn the 
<
6> or  dial.
3Take the picture.
  While you hold down the shutter 
button, the exposure will continue.
X The elapsed exposure...

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F: Bulb Exposures
If you take a picture without looking  at the viewfinder, light entering the 
eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece 
cover (p.23) attached to the camera strap.
1Remove the eyecup.
  Push the bottom of the eyecup 
upward.
2Attaching the eyepiece cover.
 Slide the eyepiece cover down into 
the eyepiece groove to attach it.
You can connect the Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote 
Controller TC-80N3 (both sold se parately) or any EOS accessory...