Canon 5d Mark 2 Instruction Manual

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Select one of the nine AF points to autofocus. Manual selection enables 
you to select one of the nine AF poi nts. And automatic selection has the 
camera automatically select one of the nine AF points.
In the fully-automatic modes (1 /C ), automatic AF point selection will 
be set automatically. You cannot select the AF point.
1Press the < S> button. (9 )
X The selected AF point will be 
displayed in the viewfinder and on the 
LCD panel.
2Select the AF point.
  To select an AF point, you can either...

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S Selecting the AF Point N
 When you turn the < 6> or < 5> 
dial, the AF point selection will 
change in the respective direction.
  When all AF points light up, automatic 
AF point selection will be set.
Selecting with the Dial
 When looking at the LCD panel to sele ct the AF point, note the following:
Automatic selection  , center  , 
right , top 
  If focus cannot be achi eved with the external,  EOS-dedicated Speedlite’s 
AF-assist beam, select  the center AF point.
COPY  

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S Selecting the AF Point N
With lenses whose maximum aperture is larger than f/5.6
With the center AF point, cross-type  AF (sensitive to both vertical and 
horizontal lines) is possible. The remaining eight AF points are 
horizontal-line sensitive or vertical-line sensitive.
With lenses whose maximum aperture is larger than f/2.8
With the center AF point, high-precis ion, cross-type AF sensitive to both 
vertical and horizontal lines is possible. The center AF point’s sensitivity 
to vertical and...

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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
  Low-contrast subjects
(Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.)
  Subjects in low light
  Extremely backlit or reflective subjects
(Example: Car with a reflective body, etc.)
  Near and far subjects covered by an AF point
(Example: Animal in a cage, etc.)
  Repetitive patterns
(Example: Skyscraper windows,  computer keyboards, etc.)
In such cases, do...

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Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In the  (Full 
Auto) mode, single shooting is set automatically.
1Press the < o> button. (9 )
2Select the drive mode.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 5> dial.
u :Single shooting
When you press the shutter button  completely, one shot will be taken.i:Continuous shooting  (Max. 3.9 shots per sec.)
While you press the shutter butto n completely, shots will be taken 
continuously.
Q :10-sec. self-timer/Remote control
k :2-sec. self-timer/Remote...

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Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The  (10 
sec. timer) can be used in all shooting modes.
1Press the < o> button. (9 )
2Select the self-timer.
 Look at the LCD panel and turn the 
 dial.
Q : 10-sec. self-timer
k : 2-sec. self-timer N
3Take the picture.
 Focus the subject and press the 
shutter button completely.
X You can check the self-timer 
operation with the self-timer lamp, 
beeper, and countdown display (in 
seconds) on the LCD panel.
X Two seconds before the picture is...

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Advanced Operations
In the d/s /f /a /F  
shooting modes, you can select 
the shutter speed, aperture, and 
other camera settings to change 
the exposure and obtain various 
effects.
  The  M icon on the right of the page  title indicates that the 
function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to < d/s/f/a/F>.
  After you press the shutter  button halfway and let go, the 
LCD panel and viewfinder information will remain displayed 
for about 4 sec. ( 0).
  Functions which can be set in the  d
/s/f/a/F...

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The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit 
the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.
*< d> stands for Program.* AE stands for Auto Exposure.
1Set the Mode Dial to < d>.
2Focus the subject.
  Look through the viewfinder and aim 
the selected AF point over the 
subject. Then press the shutter button 
halfway.
X The AF point which achieves focus 
flashes in red, and the focus 
confirmation light < o> in the 
viewfinder’s bottom right lights (with 
One Shot AF +...

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d: Program AE
 If the “ 30” shutter speed and the maximum aperture 
blink, it indica tes underexposure.
Increase the ISO speed or use flash.
  If the “ 8000” shutter speed and the minimum aperture 
blink, it indicates overexposure.
Lower the ISO speed or  use an ND filter (sold 
separately) to reduce the am ount of light entering the 
lens.
Differences Between < d> and < 1> (Full Auto)With < 1>, many functions such the AF  mode, drive mode, and metering 
mode are set automaticall y to prevent spoiled...

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In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically 
sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure matching the 
brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster \
shutter speed can freeze the action or moving subject. Or a slower 
shutter speed can create a blurred  effect, giving the impression of 
motion.
* < s > stands for Time value.
1Set the Mode Dial to < s>.
2Set the desired shutter speed.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
3Focus...