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, “125” indicates 1/125 sec. Also, “ 05” 
indicates 0.5 sec. and “ 15” is 15 sec.
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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 opening).
1Set the Mode Dial to < f>.
2Set the desired aperture.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
3Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway.
XThe shutter speed is set automatically.
4Check the viewfinder display and 
shoot.
  As long as the shutter speed is not 
blinking, the exposure will be correct.
f : Aperture-Priority AE
Sharp foreground  and background(With a small aperture opening) Blurred background
(With a large aperture opening)
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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 to set a smalle r aperture (larger  
f/number) until the blinking  stops or set a lower ISO 
speed.
Aperture Display
The larger the f/number,  the smaller the aperture opening will be. The 
apertures displayed will differ  depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to 
the camera, “ 00” will be displayed for the aperture.
  A higher f/number will make more of th e foreground and background fall 
within acceptable focus.  However, the viewfinder will look darker.
  If the depth of field is difficult to  discern, hold down the depth-of-field 
preview button while  turning the  dial.
  The exposure will be lo cked (AE lock) while the  depth-of-field preview 
button is pressed.
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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 button halfway.
X The exposure setting will be 
displayed in the viewfinder and on the 
LCD panel.
  The exposure level mark < s> lets you 
see how far you are from the 
standard exposure level.
4Set the exposure.
  Check the exposure level and set the 
desired shutter speed and aperture.
5Take the picture.
a: Manual Exposure
Exposure level mark Standard expo
sure index
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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 the subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial 
metering covers about 8% of the viewfinder area at 
the center.
r Spot metering
This is for metering a specific part of the subject or 
scene. The metering is weighted at the center 
covering about 3.5% of the viewfinder area.
e Center-weighted average metering
The metering is weighted at the center and then 
averaged for the entire scene.
q  Selecting the Metering ModeN
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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 or LCD 
panel, turn the < 5> dial.
 
Turn the  dial while pressing the 
shutter button halfway or within (
0) 
after pressing the shutter button halfway.
  To cancel the exposure 
compensation, set the exposure 
compensation amount back to < E>.
4Take the picture.
Setting Exposure Compensation N
Increased exposure for a 
brighter image
Decreased exposure for a 
darker image
If [8 C.Fn II -4: Auto Li ghting Optimizer] (p.196) is set to a setting other 
than [3: Disable ], the image may look bright even if a decreased exposure 
compensation or flash exposure compensation (p. 103, 105) has been set.
 The exposure compensation  amount will remain in effect even after you 
set the power switch to < 2>.
 
Take care not to turn the  dial and change the exposure compensation 
inadvertently. To prevent this , set the power switch to . The exposure compensation  can also be set with [2 Expo. comp./
AEB ] menu (p.97).
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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 applied centering on the 
exposure compensation amount.
  Press < 0> to set the amount.
X When you exit the menu, < h> and the AEB level will be displayed 
on the LCD panel.
3Take the picture.
 Focus and press the shutter button 
completely. The three bracketed shots will 
be taken in this sequence: Standard, 
decreased, and in creased exposure.
 Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB amount display.
  AEB will be canceled automatically  when you set the power switch 
to < 2 > or when the flash is ready to fire.
h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) N
AEB amount
Canceling AEB
 If the drive mode is set to < u>, you must press the  shutter button three 
times. When < i> is set and you hold down the shutter button 
completely, three shots will be taken  continuously, then the camera will 
stop shooting. When < Q> or < k> is set, the three bracketed shots 
will be taken after a 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay.
  Neither flash nor bulb exposu res can be used with AEB.
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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 setting is 
locked (AE lock).
  Each time you press the < A> button, 
it locks the current auto exposure 
setting.
3Recompose and take the picture.
  If you want to maintain the AE lock 
while taking more shots, hold down 
the < A> button and press the shutter 
button to take another shot.
* When the lens’ focus mode  switch is set to , AE lock is applied at the 
center AF point.
A AE Lock N
AE Lock Effects
Metering Mode  
(p.95)AF Point Selection Method  (p.81)
Automatic SelectionManual Selection
q*AE lock is applied at the AF 
point that achieved focus.AE lock is applied at the 
selected AF point.
wreAE lock is applied at the center AF point.
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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 time will be 
displayed on the LCD panel.
Each time you press the < U> button, 
the LCD panel illuminati on will turn on or 
off ( 9). During a bulb exposure, 
pressing the shutter button completely 
will turn off the LCD panel illumination.
F : Bulb Exposures
Elapsed exposure time
U LCD Panel Illumination
  Since bulb exposures produce more noise than usual, the image might 
look rough or grainy.
  When [8 C.Fn II -1: Long exp. noise reduction ] is set to [1: Auto] or 
[ 2: On ], noise generated by the bulb  exposure can be reduced (p.195).
  For bulb exposures, usin g the Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote 
Controller TC-80N3 (both sold  separately) is recommended.
 
Bulb exposures can also be taken with a  remote controller (sold separately, p.102). 
When you press the remote cont roller’s transmit button, the bulb exposure will start 
immediately or 2 sec. later. Press  the button again to stop the bulb 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 
equipped with an N3-type terminal to  the camera and shoot with it.
To operate the accessory, refer to its instruction manual.
1Open the terminal cover.
2Connect the plug to the remote 
control terminal.
 Connect the plug as shown in the 
illustration.
  To disconnect the plug, grasp the 
plug’s silver part and pull out.
Using the Eyepiece Cover
Connecting the Remote Switch
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