User manual CANON EOS 5D MARK II

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS 5D Mark II is a high-performance, digital SLR camera with a full-frame (approx. Other features include DIGIC 4, high-precision and highspeed, 9-point AF (plus six Assist AF points); approx. 3. 9 fps continuous shooting; Live View shooting; and Full HD (Full HighDefinition) 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. [. . . ] If a face cannot be detected, the < > AF point will be displayed and the center AF point will be used for focusing. picture. 3 Take thethe focus and exposure, then Check press the shutter button to take the picture (p. 110). 116 Using AF to FocusN If the focus is way off, face detection will not be possible. If the lens enables manual focusing even while the lens focus switch is set to <f>, turn the focusing ring to attain rough focus. Face detection will not work if the face is very small or large in the picture, too bright or too dark, titled horizontally or diagonally, or partially hidden. When you press <9> straight down, it will switch to the Live mode (p. 115). If you press <9> straight down again, it will switch back to Liveu (face detection) mode. Since AF is not possible with a face detected near the edge of the picture, the <p> will be grayed out. Then if you press the <p> button, the center AF point < > will be used to focus. Live Mode and Liveu (Face Detection) Mode Notes AF operation Focusing will take slightly longer. Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the <p> button will focus again. If the image flickers, making it difficult to focus, stop and resume the Live View shooting under the actual light source to be used. If you press the <u> button in the Live mode, the AF point area will be magnified. If it is difficult to focus in the magnified view, return to the normal view and autofocus. Note that the AF speed may differ between the normal and magnified views. If you autofocus in the Live mode's normal view and then magnify the image, the focus might be off. In the Liveu mode, pressing the <u> button will not magnify the image. 117 Using AF to FocusN Live Mode and Liveu (Face Detection) Mode Notes Shooting conditions which can make focusing difficult: Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky and solid-color, flat surfaces. Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction. Under a light source whose brightness, color, or pattern keeps changing. The AF point covers both a near and faraway subject (such as an animal in a cage). Subjects which keep moving within the AF point and cannot keep still due to camera shake or subject blur. In the Live mode or Liveu (face detection) mode, if you want to shoot a peripheral subject and the target subject is not in focus, aim the center AF point over the subject to focus, then take the picture. Autofocus will not work with the release button on Remote Switch RS80N3 and Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (both sold separately). 118 Focusing ManuallyN You can magnify the image and focus precisely manually. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly. magnifying frame. 2 Moving the to move the magnifying Use <9> frame to the position where you want to focus. [. . . ] This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e. g. , on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service. [. . . ]