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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
E
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS 5D Mark II is a high-performance, digital SLR camera with a
full-frame (approx. 36mm x 24mm) CMOS sensor with 21.10 effective
megapixels. Other features include DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-
speed, 9-point AF (plus six Assist AF points); approx. 3.9 fps
continuous shooting; Live View shooting; and Full HD (Full High-
Definition) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at anytime,
provides many features for demanding shoots, and expands shooting
possibilities with system accessories.
Take a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the
Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how
they come out. You can then better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings
(p.219,220) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).
Testing the Camera Before Using and Liability
After shooting, playback and check whether the image has been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a personal computer,
Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
CF Card
In this manual, “card” refers to the CF card. The CF card (for
recording images) is not included. Please purchase it separately.

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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a
power cord.)
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might also be
included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack LP-E6
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E6/LC-E6E*
Interface Cable
IFC-200U
Stereo Video Cable
STV-250N
EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk
(Software)
Software Instruction
Manual
(1) Instruction Manual (this booklet)
(2) Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.
(3) CD-ROM Guide
Guide to the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk) and Software Instruction Manuals.
Camera
(with eyecup and
body cap)
Wide Strap
EW-EOS5DMKII

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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<9> : Indicates the Multi-controller.
<0> : Indicates the setting button.
0, 9, , 8: Indicates that the respective function remains
active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
respectively after you let go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
LCD monitor.
3 : Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the
<M> button and changing the setting.
M : When shown on the right of the page, it indicates that the
function is available only when the Mode Dial is set to d, s,
f, a, or F.
* Function which cannot be used in the fully-automatic modes (1/C).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Tip or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is already set to <1> or <J> (p.27).
<5> operations explained in this manual assume that the power
switch is already set to <J>.
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to the default.
For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached
with an EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens (or EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM).
Conventions Used in this Manual

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For first-time DSLR users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction
Camera basics.
2
Getting Started 23
Basic Shooting
Fully automatic shooting.
47
Image Settings 53
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 77
Advanced Operations
Shooting features for specific types of subjects.
87
Live View Shooting and Movies
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.
107
Image Playback 127
Sensor Cleaning 147
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 153
Customizing the Camera 171
Reference 189
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
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1
2
Introduction
Item Check List .................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4
Chapters ............................................................................................................ 5
Index to Features ............................................................................................ 10
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 14
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16
Getting Started 23
Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 26
Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 27
Installing and Removing the CF Card.............................................................. 29
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................................... 31
About the Lens Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 33
Basic Operation ............................................................................................... 34
9 Using the Quick Control Screen ................................................................ 38
3Menu Operations ................................................................................... 40
Before You Start .............................................................................................. 42
Setting the Interface Language .................................................................... 42
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................ 42
Formatting the Card ..................................................................................... 43
Set the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off ....................................................... 44
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings .............................................. 45
About Copyright Information......................................................................... 46
Basic Shooting 47
1 Fully Automatic Shooting .......................................................................... 48
1 Full Auto Techniques ................................................................................ 50
C Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 51
Contents

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Contents
5
3
4
Image Settings 53
Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................54
i: Setting the ISO Speed..............................................................................57
ASelecting a Picture Style ..........................................................................59
ACustomizing a Picture Style .....................................................................61
ARegistering a Picture Style.......................................................................63
B: Setting the White Balance .......................................................................65
OCustom White Balance .........................................................................66
P Setting the Color Temperature ...............................................................67
u White Balance Correction ...........................................................................68
Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction ...........................................................70
Creating and Selecting a Folder.......................................................................72
File Numbering Methods ..................................................................................74
Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................76
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 77
f: Selecting the AF Mode..............................................................................78
S Selecting the AF Point ...............................................................................81
When Autofocus Fails ......................................................................................84
MF: Manual Focusing ...................................................................................84
i Selecting the Drive Mode ...........................................................................85
j Self-timer Operation ....................................................................................86
Advanced Operations 87
d: Program AE ................................................................................................88
s: Shutter-Priority AE ...................................................................................90
f: Aperture-Priority AE .................................................................................92
Depth of Field Preview..................................................................................93
a: Manual Exposure.......................................................................................94
q Selecting the Metering Mode .....................................................................95
Setting Exposure Compensation......................................................................96
h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ..............................................................97
A AE Lock ......................................................................................................98
F: Bulb Exposures ..........................................................................................99
Mirror Lockup .................................................................................................101

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Contents
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7
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R Remote Control Shooting ........................................................................... 102
D Flash Photography .................................................................................... 103
Setting the Flash ........................................................................................... 105
Live View Shooting and Movies 107
A Preparing for Live View Shooting............................................................ 108
Shooting ........................................................................................................ 110
Using AF to Focus ......................................................................................... 113
Focusing Manually......................................................................................... 119
Silent Shooting .............................................................................................. 120
k Shooting Movies...................................................................................... 121
Image Playback 127
x Image Playback....................................................................................... 128
BShooting Information Display ............................................................. 129
H I Searching for Images Quickly ........................................................... 131
u/y Magnified View................................................................................... 133
b Rotating the Image ................................................................................... 134
Auto Playback (Slide Show) .......................................................................... 135
k Playing Movies ........................................................................................ 137
Viewing the Images on TV............................................................................. 139
K Protecting Images.................................................................................... 141
L Erasing Images......................................................................................... 142
Changing Image Playback Settings............................................................... 144
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....................................................... 144
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 145
Auto Rotate of Vertical Images ................................................................... 146
Sensor Cleaning 147
fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning ................................................................... 148
Appending Dust Delete Data ......................................................................... 149
Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................................... 151

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Contents
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10
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Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 153
Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................154
wPrinting......................................................................................................156
Trimming the Image ....................................................................................161
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...........................................................163
Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................166
d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer..........................................167
Customizing the Camera 171
Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................172
Custom Functions ..........................................................................................173
Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................174
C.Fn I : Exposure ......................................................................................174
C.Fn II : Image............................................................................................176
C.Fn III : Autofocus/Drive ............................................................................178
C.Fn IV: Operation/Others ..........................................................................182
Registering My Menu .....................................................................................186
w Register Camera User Settings................................................................187
Reference 189
BChecking Camera Settings ....................................................................190
Checking the Battery Information...................................................................192
Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................196
Replacing the Date/Time Battery ...................................................................197
Function Availability Table .............................................................................198
Menu Settings ................................................................................................200
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................203
Error Codes....................................................................................................209
System Map ...................................................................................................210
Specifications .................................................................................................212
Index ..............................................................................................................223

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Power
Battery
• Charging p.24
• Battery check p.28
• Battery information check p.192
Power outlet p.196
Auto power off p.44
Lens
Attaching/Detaching p.31
Zoom p.32
Image Stabilizer p.33
Basic Settings
(Menu Functions)
Language p.42
Date/Time p.42
LCD brightness
adjustment p.144
Beeper p.200
Shoot w/o card p.29
Recording Images
Format p.43
Create/select a folder p.72
File No. p.74
Image Quality
Image-recording quality p.54
ISO speed p.57
Picture Style p.59
Color space p.76
Image improvement features
• Auto Lighting Optimizer p.177
• Lens peripheral illumination
correction p.70
• Noise reduction
for long exposures p.176
• Noise reduction
for high ISO speeds p.176
• Highlight tone priority p.177
White balance
White balance setting p.65
Custom WB p.66
Color temperature setting p.67
White balance correction p.68
WB bracketing p.69
AF
AF mode p.78
AF point selection p.81
• Assist AF points p.80
• AF point expansion p.180
Manual focusing p.84
Metering
Metering mode p.95
Drive
Drive modes p.85
Maximum burst p.56
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This comprehensive service and user manual for the CANON EOS 5D is designed to meet the needs of CANON technicians worldwide. It contains the following sections:
- General Information - Basic information about the product
- Technical Information - Details about the mechanism and electronics
- Repair Information - Instructions for disassembly and assembly, along with tools and expendables
- Adjustments - Information about adjustment items, procedures, and tools
- Parts Catalog
- Circuit Diagrams
- Software Information - (.OVA file manual, not interactive)
- Appendix
This manual is useful for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.