Canon 5d Mark 2 Instruction Manual

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Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera 
shake, using mirror lockup to prevent  camera vibrations can also help 
when you use a super telephot o lens or shoot close ups.
When [ 8C.Fn III -6: Mirror lockup] is set to [1: Enable]  (p.199), 
shooting with mirror lockup will be possible.
1 Focus the subject, press th e shutter button completely 
and release it.
X The mirror will swing up.
2 Press the shutter button completely again.
XThe picture is taken and the mirror goes back...

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With Remote Controller RC-6, RC-1, or RC-
5 (all sold separately), you can shoot 
remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet 
from the camera. RC-6/RC-1 enables you 
to shoot immediately or have a 2-sec. delay, 
and RC-5 has a 2-sec. delay.
1Focus the subject.
2Set the lens focus mode switch to 
.
 You can also shoot with < f>. 
3Press the < o        > button. ( 9 )
4Select the self-timer.
 Look at the LCD panel and turn the 
 dial to select < Q> or < k>. 
5Press the remote controller’s 
transmit...

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An EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography as 
easy as normal shooting without flash.
For detailed instructions, see the EX-series Speedlite’s instruction 
manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features 
of EX-series Speedlites.
  FE Lock
This enables you to attain a proper  flash exposure for a specific part 
of the subject. Aim the viewfinder c enter over the subject, then press 
the < A> button and take the picture.
  Flash Exposure Compensation
In the...

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D Flash Photography
Sync Speed
The camera can synchronize with non- Canon compact flash units at 1/
200 sec. and slower speeds. With large studio flash units, since the 
flash duration is longer, set the sync s peed within 1/60 sec. to 1/30 sec. 
Be sure to test the flash synchronization before shooting.
PC Terminal
  The camera’s PC terminal can be 
used with flash units having a sync 
cord. The PC terminal is threaded to 
prevent inadvertent disconnection.
  The camera’s PC terminal has no...

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When an EX-series Speedlite (such as the 580EX II, 430EX II, and 
270EX) settable by the camera is attached, you can use the camera’s 
menu screen to set the Speedlite’s fl ash function settings and Custom 
Functions.
First attach the Speedlite to the  camera and turn on the Speedlite.
For details on Speedlite functions, re fer to the Speedlite’s instruction 
manual.
1Select [External Speedlite 
control].
 Under the [ 7] tab, select [External 
Speedlite control], then press < 0>.
2Select [Flash...

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3 Setting the Flash N
1Select [Flash C.Fn settings].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Flash 
C.Fn settings ], then press < 0>.
2Set the flash function settings.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
function number, then set the 
function. The procedure is the same 
as setting the camera’s Custom 
Functions (p.190).
In step 1, select [ Clear all Speedlite C.Fn’s ] to clear all the Speedlite’s 
Custom Function settings (except [ C.Fn-0: Distance indicator 
display ]).
Flash C.Fn Settings
About E-TTL...

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Live View Shooting
(Still photo shooting with the LCD monitor)
You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera’s 
LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”.
Live View shooting is effective for still subjects which do 
not move.
If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the 
LCD monitor, camera shake  can cause blurred images. 
Using a tripod is recommended.
About Remote Live View ShootingWith EOS Utility (provide d software) installed in your computer, you 
can connect the camera...

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This sets the camera for Live View shooting of still photos.  To shoot 
movies, see page 125.
1Set the shooting mode.
 Select one of the following modes:  d/
s/f/a/F.
2Select [Live View/Movie func. 
set.].
  Under the [ 6] tab, select [Live View/
Movie func. set. ], then press .
3Select [LV func. setting].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ LV func. 
setting], then press < 0>.
  “LV” stands for Live View.
4Select [Stills only].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Stills 
only ], then press < 0>.
  For...

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A Preparing for Live View ShootingN
6Display the Live View image.
 Press the < A> button.
X The Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
  Press the < A> button again to turn 
off the LCD monitor and end Live 
View shooting.
You can select the LCD monitor’s image brightness.
  Stills display h
Geared for still photos, the image is displayed at the standard 
brightness to make it easy to see.
  Exposure simulation g
Geared for still photos, the Live View image will closely reflect the...

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1Focus the subject.
 Before shooting, focus with AF or 
manual focus (p.115-122).
  Press the < p> button to focus 
in the current AF mode.
2Take the picture.
  Press the shutter button completely.
X The picture will be taken and the 
captured image is displayed on the 
LCD monitor.
X After the image review ends, the 
camera will return to Live View 
shooting automatically.
  Press the < A> button to end Live 
View shooting.
A  Live View Shooting N
 During Live View shooting, do not  point the lens...