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 
use < 9> or turn the < 6> or < 5> 
dial.
  The AF point selection will change in 
the direction you tilt the < 9>.
  If you press < 9> straight down, the 
center AF point will be selected.
  If you keep tilting it in the same 
direction, it will toggle between 
manual and automatic AF point 
selection.
  When all AF points light up, automatic 
AF point selection will be set.
S  Selecting the AF Point N
Selecting with the Multi-controller
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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.
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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 horizontal lines is a bout twice as sensitive as the other 
AF points. The remaining eight AF po ints are horizontal-line sensitive or 
vertical-line sensitive.
* Except with the EF28-80mm f/2.8-4L  USM and EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro 
lenses.
Lens’ Maximum Aperture and AF Sensitivity
The Assist AF points used in the AI Servo AF 
mode are within the spot  metering circle and not 
displayed like normal AF po ints. They function as 
follows: : Vertical-line sensitiv e with f/2.8 and f/5.6 
lenses, as with the center AF point.
: Horizontal-line sensit ive with f/5.6 lenses.
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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 one of the following:
(1) With One-Shot AF, focus an object  at the same distance as the 
subject and lock the focus before recomposing (p.50).
(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to < MF> and focus manually.
1Set the lens focus mode switch to 
.
2Focus the subject.
 Focus by turning the lens focusing 
ring until the subject looks sharp in 
the viewfinder.
When Autofocus Fails
MF: Manual Focusing
If you press the shutter  button halfway during manu al focusing, the active 
AF point and the focus  confirmation light  in the viewfi nder will light 
when focus is achieved.
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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 control
For self-timer shooting, see the next page. For remote control 
shooting, see page 102.
i  Selecting the Drive Mode N
 When the internal bu ffer memory becomes 
full during contin uous shooting, “buSY” will 
be displayed in the vi ewfinder and on the 
LCD panel and shooting will be disabled 
temporarily. As the captur ed images are recorded to  the card, you will be 
able to shoot more images. Press th e shutter button halfway to check in 
the viewfinder’s bottom right for the  current maximum burst. This is the 
maximum number of sh ots that can be taken continuously.
  If “FuLL CF ” is displayed in the viewfinder  and on the LCD panel, wait 
until the access lamp stops b linking, then replace the card.
  When the battery level is low, the  continuous shooting speed will be 
slightly slower.
  In the AI Servo AF mo de, the continuous shoo ting speed may become 
slightly slower depending on  the subject and the lens used.
Maximum burst
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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 
taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on 
and the beeper will sound faster.
j Self-timer Operation
  After taking self-timer sh ots, you should check the image for proper focus 
and exposure (p.144).
  If you will not look thro ugh the viewfinder when  you press the shutter 
button, attach the eyepiece cover  (p.100). If stray light enters the 
viewfinder when you press the shu tter button, it may throw off the 
exposure.
  When using the self-timer to shoot only  yourself, use focus lock (p.50) for 
an object at about the same di stance as where you will be.
  To cancel the self-timer af ter it starts, press the  button.
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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 
shooting modes are listed in “Function Availability Table” 
(p.218)
First set the power switch to < J>.
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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 + automatic AF point 
selection).
X The shutter speed and aperture will 
be set automatically and displayed in 
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
3Check the shutter speed and 
aperture display.
  A correct exposure will be obtained 
as long as the shutter speed and 
aperture display do not blink.
4Take the picture.
 Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
d: Program AE
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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 shots. The functions you can 
set are limited. With < d>, only the shutter spee d and aperture are set 
automatically. You can f reely set the AF mode, drive mode, and other 
functions.
About Program Shift  In the Program AE mode , you can freely change the shutter speed and 
aperture combination (Pro gram) set by the camera while maintaining the 
same exposure. This is called Program shift.
  To do this, press the shutter button down halfway, then turn the < 6> 
dial until the desired shutter spee d or aperture value is displayed.
  Program shift is canceled automati cally after the picture is taken.
  Program shift cannot be used with flash.
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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 the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway.
X The aperture is set automatically.
4Check the viewfinder display and 
shoot.
  As long as the aperture is not 
blinking, the exposure will be correct.
s : Shutter-Priority AE
Frozen action
(Fast shutter speed) Blurred motion
(Slow shutter speed)
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