Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II User Manual

EINSTRUCTION MANUALEINSTRUCTIONMANUAL

10For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). NomenclatureSelf-timer lamp (p.78)Contacts (p.9)Lens mountLens

100Sync SpeedThe EOS-1Ds Mark II can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/250 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With large studio flash, th

1015Image PlaybackYou can view or erase the images you captured with the camera. You can even add a sound recording to an image. For images taken with

102You can see the image on the LCD monitor immediately after you take the picture. You can set one of three image review options: [On] to display the

103You can change the number of seconds the image is displayed on the LCD monitor after being captured. 1Select [Review time]. ¡Select the <z> t

104Ver tical shots can be rotated automatically so that they are displayed upright during playback. Auto rotate will work only with vertical images ca

105You can select any image to view. You can view a single image, the shooting information, an index display, or a magnified view. 1Playback the image.

1061Playback the image. 2Change the image display format. ¡Hold down the <V> button and turn the <5> dial. s The image display format on t

1073Highlight AlertSet the <x> menu’s [Highlight alert] to [On]. This will display the highlight alert on the shooting information and single im

108With the <x> menu, you can set [Histogram display] to [Bright.] or [RGB]. [Bright.] DisplayThis histogram is a graph showing the distribution

109You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. 1Select the image to be magnified. 2Magnify the image. ¡Hold down the <r> button

11Flash-sync contacts Hot shoeTop LCD panel (p.13)〈6〉 Main Dial (p.29)〈O〉 Exposure compensation/Aperture button (p.92/90)〈U〉 LCD panel illumination bu

110You can rotate an image by 90˚ or 270˚ clockwise. Images will then be displayed in the correct orientation during playback. 1Select [Rotate]. ¡Sele

111Set the <b> menu’s [Video system] to [NTSC] or [PAL ] to match your TV system. Always turn off the camera and the television before connectin

112This prevents the image from being erased accidentally. 1Display the image to be protected. 2Protect the image. ¡Press the <H> button. s The

113You can protect all the images in the selected folder (p.61) or memory card all at once. Or you can cancel the image protection all at once. 1Selec

114You can record and add sound to any image. The sound data is recorded in the image file and can be played with the software provided. 1Display the i

115You can erase a single image with the <L> button, erase all images in a folder, or use menu commands to erase all images in a memory card. On

1161Select the folder containing the images to be erased. (p.61)2Set the playback mode. ¡Press the <V> button. ¡If the folder selection screen i

1171Select [Erase all on card]. ¡Select the <x> tab. ¡Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [Erase all on card].

118Formatting a memory card will erase all the data in the card, including protected images. Before formatting a card, make sure there is nothing you

119Handling “Card Err”If “Card Err” is displayed on the LCD panel, it indicates a problem with the memory card that is preventing the image data from

12* In this manual, “SD card” refers to the SD memory card. 〈H〉 Protect /Sound recording button (p.112/114)〈V〉 Display button (p.60, 105)〈L〉 Erase but

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1216Camera Direct PrintingThis section explains how to print your digital camera photos with a printer capable of direct printing via <w> PictBr

122You do the direct printing procedure entirely through your camera’s LCD monitor.The operation method is the same as selecting and setting menu sett

1234Turn on the printer.5Turn the camera’s power switch to <1>.s Some printers may have a beeping sound.6Playback the image.s The image will app

124¡ If you use a battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged. During direct printing, keep checking the battery level.¡ If there is a

125Depending on your printer, certain settings might be different or might not be available. For details, refer to your printer’s instruction manual.1

126¡Select the size of the paper to be loaded in the printer.¡Select the type of paper to be loaded in the printer.About the Paper TypeIf you are usin

127About Page Layout4Set the other options.¡If desired, also set the <H> date imprinting, <E> printing effects, and <R> number of co

128¡ Depending on the image’s size and recording quality, it may take some time for the printing to start after you select [Print].¡ The [Default] set

1291Select the image to be printed.¡Check that the <A> icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor.2Press the <X> button.s The

13Top LCD PanelThe actual display will show only the applicable items. ApertureAEB amountAF point selection mode (AF, [ ], HP)Memory card No. (1, 2)Sh

1304Set the options.¡Set the [Image], [Borders], and [Date] as desired.¡[Image] is selectable when card-size paper is used. If you set [Multiple], 8 s

1316Print the image.¡Select [Print].s The printing will start.¡When the printing ends, the screen will return to step 1.¡To cancel the printing, pres

1321Select the image to be printed.¡Check that the <S> icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor.2Press the <X> button.s The

1334Set the options.¡[Paper] is for setting the size of the paper loaded in the printer.¡Check the [Borders] and [Date] settings and set them if neces

134If you set [Bordered], certain printers may print the date on the border. ¡ If [Date] is set to [On], the recorded date will be imprinted on the lo

135You can trim the image and print only the trimmed portion.Do the trimming before printing. If you set the trimming and then set the print settings,

1363Exit the trimming.¡Press the <X> button.s The Print setting screen will reappear.s On the upper left, you can see the trimmed image area tha

1377DPOF: Digital PrintOrder FormatWith DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can specify which images in the Memory card are to be printed and the q

138 Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set

139 4 Exit the set up screen. ¡ Press the < 7 > button. s The Print Order screen will reappear. ¡ Next, select [ Order ] or [ All ] to select

14Rear LCD PanelThe actual display will show only the applicable items. White balanceQ AutoW DaylightE ShadeR CloudyY Tungsten lightU White fluoresce

140 1 Select [Order]. s The order screen will appear. 2 Select the image to be printed. ¡ If you set the camera for index playback, a three-image dis

1414Exit the Order screen.¡Press the <7> button.s The Print Order screen will reappear.¡Press the <7> button again to save the print order

1423Exit the Print Order screen.¡On the Print Order screen, press the <7> button.s The settings will be saved to the memory card, and the menu w

143 With a printer compatible with direct printing, you can easily print images specified with DPOF. 1 Prepare to print. ¡ See pages 122-123 and foll

1445Start printing.¡Select [OK].s The printing will start.¡To stop the printing, press the <X> button while [Stop] is displayed, then press [OK

1458Customizing the CameraCustom Functions enable you to customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences.

1461Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. ¡Select the <n> tab. ¡Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [Custom Functio

147C.Fn-03 is unused. 3Custom Function SettingsC.Fn-01 Viewfinder display during exposure1: Displays the exposure information and number of remaining

148C.Fn-05 Manual Tv/Av set. for M exp. 1: This is convenient when you often have to change the aperture during studio shooting with studio flash unit

149C.Fn-07 C.Fn-07 USM lens electronic MF1: This prevents the focus from being thrown off by inadvertent turning of the focusing ring after One-Shot

15Viewfinder InformationCenter spot metering circleLaser-matte screenq Manual exposurewAE lockAEB in progressMulti-spot meteringr Flash-ready Imprope

150C.Fn-09 Auto bracketing sequence / Auto cancelYou can change the AEB sequence when you bracket with the shutter speed, aperture, or ISO speed. You

151C.Fn-12 Mirror lockup1: Effective for close-up and telephoto shots to prevent camera shake caused by the mirror’s reflex action. See page 97 for th

152C.Fn-16 Safety shift settingSafety shift can be set for the shutter-priority AE and aperture-priority AE modes. 1: If the subject’s brightness cha

153C.Fn-18 Switch to the registered AF point1: Press the <P> button to switch to the registered AF point. 2: Switch to the registered AF point

154C.Fn-20 AI Servo tracking sensitivity1 or 2: Prevents the autofocus from being thrown off by any obstacle passing between the camera and subject. 3

155You can register up to three groups of Custom Function settings. A group of Custom Function settings can be used for a specific shooting situation s

1565Register or apply. ¡Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the <X> button. ¡To register,

157Beyond Custom Functions, Personal Functions enable you to further customize your camera settings. They are set with the provided software (EOS View

158You can clear or reset Personal Functions that have been set and registered with the provided software. The Personal Function settings can be modifi

159You can save the shooting mode, menu settings, Custom Function settings, Personal Function settings, etc. , onto the memory card and later read the

16¡In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera. ¡Fo

1601Transfer the camera settings saved in the memory card to the camera. 2Select [Loading camera settings]. ¡Select the <c> tab. ¡Hold down the

1619ReferenceThis section will help you understand your camera better. It covers basic shooting concepts, system accessories, camera specifications, an

162If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. ¡ You are using the wrong battery. s Use the dedicated Ni-MH Pack. (p.18)¡ The bat

163¡ Auto power off is in effect. s Set the <4> switch to <1> again or set auto power off to [Off]. (p.35)¡ The battery is almost exhauste

164¡ The lens focus mode switch is set to <g>. s On the lens, set the focus mode switch to <f>. (p.23)¡ Camera shake occured when you pres

165If a camera error occurs, <Err xx> will be displayed on the top LCD panel. Follow the instruction below to resolve the respective error code.

166You can change the camera’s focusing screen to better suit the subject or shooting situation. You must also set C.Fn-00 so that the standard settin

167Ec-series Interchangeable Focusing ScreensEc-A: Standard microprism Ec-H: Laser-matte with scaleEc-B: New split screenEc-I: Laser-matte with cross

168 Major Accessories (Optional) Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 Dedicated, high-capacity power pack. Rated voltage of 12 V. It can be recharged up to 500 times. Wh

169Remote Switch RS-80N3This is a remote switch with an 80 cm cord to prevent camera shake for super-telephoto shots, macroshooting, and bulb exposure

171Getting StartedThis chapter explains a few preparatory steps and basic operations with the EOS-1Ds Mark II.

170System Map220EXST-E2 420EX 580EXMacro Ring Lite MR-14EXMacro Twin Lite MT-24EXEyecup Ec-IIAnti-Fog Eyepiece EcRubber Frame EcE-series Dioptric Adju

171CF cardSD memory cardCard readerData Verification KitDVK-E2PC card adapterInterface CableIFC-450D4Interface Cable IFC-400PCUInterface CableIFC-200

172 • Type Type: Digital AF/AE SLRRecording medium: Type I or II CF card, SD memory cardImage size: 36 x 24mmCompatible lenses: Canon EF lenses (exce

173Interface: IEEE1394 for personal computersUSB for direct printingVideo output (NTSC/PAL)• White BalanceSettings: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tun

174AF working range: EV 0-18 (at ISO 100 at 20°C/68˚F)Focusing modes: One-Shot AF (ONE SHOT)AI Servo AF (AI SERVO)Manual focusing (MF)AF point selecti

175 Shutter release: Soft-touch electromagnetic releaseSelf-timer: 10-sec. or 2-sec. delayRemote control: Remote control with N3 type terminal • Flas

176 • Sound Recording Recording method: The voice annotation recorded with the built-in microphone is attached to the image. File format: WAVRecordin

177Digital Camera Model DS126081This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This dev

178Aaccessories...168Adobe RGB...55AE lock...

179LCD panel...13LCD panel illumination...96lens ...9,

18For details on using the battery, refer to the instructions for the Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 or Ni-MH Charger NC-E2. 1Connect the power cord. s The <POWE

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193Recharge the battery. s When you connect the battery, the recharging will start automatically and the <CHARGE> lamp will light. s When the ba

2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS-1Ds Mark II is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera with a large (36mm x 24mm), 16.70-megap

201Detach the battery compartment cap. ¡Grasp both sides of the cap and pull it off. 2Insert the battery. ¡Insert the battery and while pushing it in,

21 Battery Life The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing criteria. 1 Flip out the battery release hand

22With DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1, you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. 1Insert the DC Coupler. ¡I

231Remove the caps. ¡Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. 2Attach the lens. ¡Align the red dots on the len

24The camera can use both a CF card and SD card. There must be at least one card installed to enable shooting. If both cards are installed, you can se

254Turn the <4> switch to <1>. s The number of possible shots will be displayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder. s The folder No

26¡ The access lamp lights or blinks while the picture is taken, when data is being transferred to the memory card and when data is being recorded, re

27The camera can operate only after the <4> switch is turned on. <2>: The camera is turned off and does not operate. <1>: To turn

28The shutter button has two stages. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing half

29The <6> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings. There are three ways to use this dial:(1)While pressing a button, turn the <6>

3 Check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. The accessories included can a

30The <5> dial is used for AF point selection and selecting the desired setting on the LCD monitor. This <5> dial works only when the <

31For vertical shooting, the vertical grip (camera bottom) has a shutter button, Main Dial, AF point selection button, AE lock button, Assist button,

32By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set processing parameters, the date/time, Custom Functions, etc. While looking at the L

331Display the menu. ¡Press the <M> button to display the menu. To turn off the menu, press the button again. ¡With the menu displayed, follow t

345Exit the menu. ¡Press the <M> button to exit. Menu Settings<z> Shooting menuCustom WBManual setting of white balanceJPEG QualityCompres

35<c> Set-up 1 menuAuto power off1 min. 2 min. 4 min. 8 min. 15 min. 30 min. OffFile numberingAuto ResetContinuous Manual ResetBackUp modeOffCF

36¡When using the LCD monitor, you can use the <5> dial even while the <7> switch is <2>. ¡The LCD monitor cannot be used as a viewfi

371Remove the eyecup. ¡While grasping both sides of the eyecup, slide it upward to remove. 2Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. ¡Tu rn the knob to the

381Select [Date/Time]. ¡Select the <b> tab. ¡Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [Date/Time]. Then let go of th

39The date/time (back-up) battery’s service life is about 10 years. If the date/time is reset, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2025 lithium b

4 Introduction Item Check List ... 3Handling Precautions ...

40The CMOS sensor is like the film in a film camera. If any dust or other foreign matter adheres to the CMOS sensor, it may show up as a dark speck in t

414Press the shutter button completely. s The mirror will lock up and the shutter will open. 5Cleaning the CMOS Sensor¡Use a rubber blower to carefull

42Attaching the Neck Strap and Hand StrapAttaching the Neck StrapAttaching the Hand Strap (optional)142536Attaching the Neck StrapAfter attaching the

432Image SettingsThis chapter explains the settings for shooting digital images: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, white balance, color matrix, and

44You can select the image size (recorded pixels) and JPEG quality (compression rate). The simultaneous recording of RAW and JPEG images can be select

45 The RAW format assumes that the image will be processed by a personal computer. Special knowledge is required, but you can use the bundled softwar

46You can set the recording quality for the 3/4/5/6 modes. 1 Select [JPEG quality]. ¡Select the <z> tab. ¡Hold down the <X> button and tur

47The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. A higher ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light. Therefore, a h

48Normally, the <Q> setting will set the optimum white balance automatically. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with <Q>, you c

49With custom white balance, you shoot a white object that will serve as the basis for the white balance setting. By selecting this image, you import

5 Registering and Switching the AF Point ...70AF Point Activation Area ...

504Import the white balance data. ¡Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the <X> button. s T

51You can numerically set the white balance’s color temperature. 1Select <P> for the white balance. ¡Hold down the <B> button and turn the

52You can correct the standard color temperature for the white balance setting. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a color temperature

53With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the white balance mode’s standard color temp

543Take the picture. s Three bracketed images will be recorded in the memory card in the following sequence: standard color temperature, decreased col

55The color matrix enables you to select the preferred color shade, color tone, and color space (range of reproducible colors). These are equivalent t

56You can customize the following color matrix settings: ([Color space], [Saturation] [Color tone])1 Select [Color matrix]. ¡Select the <z> tab.

575Set the desired setting. ¡Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting. Then let go of the button. ¡Pre

58The image you capture can be processed automatically by the camera according to one of three sets of processing parameters ([Tone Curve], [Sharpness

594Select the item to be set. ¡Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select the parameter. Then let go of the button. 5Select

6 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or

60You can create and select folders. When using both a CF card and SD card in the camera, you can select which memory card to use. Or you can have the

61¡Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select a folder. Then let go of the button. s The folder will be selected. Select the

62The image is recorded with the same file No., pixel count, and recording quality in the same-numbered folder in both the CF card and SD card.1 Select

63The file number is like the frame number on film. There are two file numbering methods: [A-Reset] and [Continuous]. The captured pictures are automatic

64The file numbering continues in sequence even after you replace the memory card. This prevents images from having the same file number, so image manag

653Autofocus andDrive ModesThe Area AF ellipse has 45 AF points. By selecting a suitable AF point, you can shoot with autofocus while maintaining the

661Set the lens focus mode switch to <f>. 2Set the AF mode. ¡Hold down the <f> button and turn the <6> dial to select the desired AF

67To focus a peripheral subject not covered by the Area AF ellipse, follow the procedure below. This technique is called focus lock. Focus lock works

68From among the 45 AF points, the camera selects the AF point automatically to suit the subject. (One of three groups of selectable AF points can be

69Manual selection limited to 11 AF points (p.151)¡Since the selectable AF points are limited to 11, you can better concentrate on framing the subje

7 • If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of elec

70By registering the AF point you often use, you can switch to it instantly. Any of the 45 AF points can be registered. Only one AF point can be regis

71Normally, you press the <P> button and <S> button simultaneously to switch to the registered AF point. However, with C.Fn-18-1/2 (p.153)

72C.Fn-17 can be set to expand the AF point’s activation area to include the surrounding AF points. (C.Fn-17) (p.152)Set Custom Functions with 3 <n

73The EOS-1Ds Mark II’s AF points are all horizontal-line sensitive. However, bright lenses with a large maximum aperture enable certain AF points to

74(3) With the following L-series lenses whose maximum aperture is f/8 or brighter and attached with an Extender, AF will work with the center AF poin

75Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:Subjects difficult to

76Set the lens focus mode switch to <g> and turn the lens focusing ring to focus. Manual Focusing¡ If you select an AF point and press the shutt

77Select the drive mode. ¡Hold down the <W> and <Q> buttons and turn the <6> dial to select the drive mode. Then let go of the butto

781Select the self-timer mode. ¡Hold down the <W> and <Q> buttons and turn the <6> dial to select the desired self-timer mode. Then

794Exposure ControlYou can set the optimum metering mode, drive mode, and shooting mode (d/s/f/a) to suit the particular subject. Other easy-to-use fe

8Camera Care¡ This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. ¡ The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used

80Select the metering mode. ¡Hold down the <Q> button and turn the <6> dial to select the desired metering mode. Then let go of the button

81e Centerweighted Averaged MeteringThe metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene. AF Point-Linked Spot MeteringTo mak

82With multiple spot meter readings, you can see the relative exposure levels of multiple areas in the picture and set the exposure to obtain the desi

83¡ You can take up to eight spot meter readings for one picture. If you press the <I> button to try and take a ninth spot meter reading, no spo

841Select <d> on the LCD panel. ¡Hold down the <W> button and turn the <6> dial to select <d>. Then let go of the button. 2Foc

85¡ If “30” and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed. Or use flash. ¡ If “8000” and the minimum aperture blin

86In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture value to suit the brightness of the subject. This is called S

87¡ If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture value stops b

88In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. This is called apertu

894Check the viewfinder display and shoot. ¡As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, the exposure will be correct. Press the depth-of-field preview

9LCD Panels and LCD Monitor¡ Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99. 99% active pixels, there might

90In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture value as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the

91 5 Set the exposure. ¡ Check the exposure level and set the desired shutter speed and aperture value. 6 Take the picture. Exposure level indicato

92Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposure setting. You can make the image look lighter (increased exposure) or darker (d

93The camera brackets the exposure automatically up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called Auto Exposure Bracke

94Set the ISO speed that is to be the standard AEB exposure. For example, if you want AEB with ±1 stop and ISO 200, 400, and 800, set the ISO speed to

95AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while

96When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button fully. This method is called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for n

97Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12. (p.151) This prevents mirror vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when a super telephoto l

98An EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlite makes flash photography as easy as any AE mode. For details on using the EX-series Speedlite, refer to the Spee

99¡With TTL and A-TTL autoflash Speedlites (EZ-, E-, EG-, ML-, TL-series) set in the TTL or A-TTL autoflash mode, the flash will be fired only at full out