Canon eos5d User Manual

WHITE PAPERTHE CANON EOS 5D MARK II CAMERA:HIGH PERFORMANCE FORHIGH EXPECTATIONSTHE CANON EOS 50D CAMERA:UNPRECEDENTEDFLEXIBILITY OF DIGITALPHOTOGRAPH

EOS 5D Mark II vs. EOS 5D• Accepts optional Battery Grip BG-E2N with capability to house 2 BP-511A lithium-ionbatteries or 6 AA/LR-6 batteries (same a

EOS 5D Mark II vs. EOS-1Ds Mark III • Improved AF sensor with 9 visible and 6 invisible assist AF points now automatically cor-rects for shifts in foc

• Features normal ISO range from 100–6400, expanded ISO range from ISO 50 to 25,600• EOS 5D Mark II’s 3.0-in. LCD has higher 920,000-dot resolution an

13III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK II

The EOS 5D Mark II’s Full High Definition (HD) video recording and playback functionalityis creating a paradigm shift in the way still photographers a

to the fully zoomed-in focal length on most camcorders. And few video cameras in existencecan match the narrow depth of field of Canon’s EF 85mm f/1.2

Positioning In order to view 100% of the scene while recording in 16:9 ratio HD or 4:3 ratio SD, thecamera automatically adjusts the LCD display to th

Photojournalists: The market for high-resolution video news footage and for expanded webvideo coverage of news events can increase the commercial poss

Tech Info Video resolution: Capture Full HD videos (1920 x 1080 pixels) at 30 fps with mono sound(from camera) or stereo sound (from compatible extern

19III. VIDEO RECORDING ON EOS 5D MARK IINew Video Shooting CapabilityStill photographers who also need to capture motion picturevideo will find the vi

I. Overview 4II. Summary of New and Improved Features 8EOS 50D vs. EOS 40D 9EOS 5D Mark II vs. EOS 5D 10EOS 5D Mark II vs. EOS-1Ds Mark III 11III. Vid

20IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY

EOS 5D Mark II’s new 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor: The advanced single-plateCMOS sensor in the EOS 5D Mark II achieves the highest performanc

advances and technology improvements tothe sensor, plus countermeasures that helpsuppress noise from other camera circuits, areresponsible for the sen

EOS 40DPhotodiodeEOS 50DEOS 50D Gapless MicrolensesSeveral optical and electronic technology advancementsdebut in the EOS 50D’s CMOS sensor. For start

2) Higher speed image processing (1.3x faster than on the DIGIC III) that also providessuperb tonal gradations during the 14-bit A/D conversion of RAW

RAW, sRAW and RAW+JPEGTo control image resolution and file size or to preserve RAW data, both cameras offer six choicesfor JPEG capture: Large (full)

Additional sRAW formats with lower resolution allow you to shoot images for use on theweb, or increase the number of RAW photos you can fit on a memor

On both the EOS 50D and the EOS 5D Mark II, you access High ISO noise controls via(C.Fn II-2). There are four settings: Standard, Low, Strong and Off

When PIC is enabled and data is contained within the camera for the lens in use, the rightamount of correction is applied automatically to JPEG images

High resolution, 3.0-inClear View LCDThe new 3.0-inch Clear View LCD found on both the EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II isa significant improvement over the

VI. Intelligent Bundled Software 46New Features in EOS Utility and DPP 47VII. New Accessories and Lenses 48Battery Grips 49Wireless File Transmitters

Live View Shooting with AFIn the EOS 40D, only Quick Mode autofocus during Live View Function was available, andLive View Function itself wasn’t even

Precise 9-point AF Systemssome cases, the largest face found in the scene and the camera focuses on that face(metering and color balance is also optim

The AF system on the EOS 5D Mark IIincludes 9 visible AF points and sixinvisible assist points, for a total 15points concentrated toward the center.Th

Improved Viewfinder ExperienceRugged ConstructionThe optical viewfinders on both cameras has been improved slightly, although the EOS 5DMark II boasts

Cosmetic changes on the EOS 50D include the addition of a silver coated Main Control dial withknurled wheel pattern, a classier paint finish overall a

Intuitive Button and Dial ArrangementIncreased ShutterDurabilityNearly all of the external controls and buttons on the EOS 50D are the same as those f

Action-stopping Burst ModeUDMA CompatibilityHDMI Connectivityremote operation is now possible with Canon’s small, affordable Wireless Remote Controlle

When connected, the camera communicates with the display and determines its maximumresolution (many HDTVs actually support up to 720p resolution, whil

38IV. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITYLive View FunctionCanon’s spectacular Live View shooting is now availablethrough most of the EOS Digital models. Live

39V. CONTROLS AND CONVENIENCE

4I. OVERVIEW

Camera Settings andDisplaysCreative Auto ModeThe 35-zone metering system, exposure controls, and white balance settings on the EOS 50Dand EOS 5D Mark

Exposure compensation and Auto Exposure Bracketing can now be set using the same screen,enabling you to quickly check the overall exposure amount when

Image Quality ControlsPlayback Controls andDisplaysbutton, and the Direct print button changed to the Live View shooting/Print/Share button.In additio

My Menu and User SettingsCustom Function and ControlsUp to six frequently used menu items and Custom Functions can be registered in the My Menucustom

AF Microadjustmentpositioned next to the left of the power switch on the camera back. Via the CustomFunction menu, you can assign a variety of control

45V. CONTROLS AND CONVENIENCEShutter speedApertureISO speedShooting modeFlash exposure compensationPicture StyleWhite balanceMetering modeImage-record

46VI. INTELLIGENT BUNDLED SOFTWARE

New Features in EOS Utility and DPPUnlike many competitive DSLR models that come with only basic download and view softwareapplications, both the EOS

48VII.NEW ACCESSORIES AND LENSES

EOS 50D: Battery grip BG-E2N with Battery Magazine BGM-E2This optional grip is the same as the EOS 40D’s, and was designed to extend shootingcapacity

Great photographers know that one of the secrets to capturing exceptional photos is tomatch the camera, lens, and accessories to the photo assignment

Wireless File TransmittersEOS 50D: Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A* (firmware version 2.0.0 or later required)This Wireless File Transmitter is the

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM lensThis new wide-angle lens offers far more than a cosmetic makeover to the highly acclaimedEF 24mm f/1.4L USM lens it re

52VII.NEW ACCESSORIES AND LENSESCanon EF-S 18-200mmf/3.5-5.6 IS lensThis new high magnification, wide-to-telephoto EF-S zoom lens is the ideal kit len

The advanced Image Stabilization system also senses camera motion and automaticallyoptimizes the Image Stabilization for either normal shooting or pan

54VIII. SPECIFICATIONS

Imaging SensorResolution:Sensor Size:Sensor Type:Pixel Size:Lens focal length factor:Sensor Dust Removal:PerformanceMaximum frames-per-second:Maximum

Image Processor:File Numbering:Folders:Data Verification:Live View FunctionViewing options:Manual Focus:Auto Focus:Shutter Response in Live View:Silen

AF Modes:AF Sensitivity Range:AF Microadjustment:Exposure ControlShutter Speeds:ISO Range:Auto ISO:Exposure Modes:Full Auto Modes:Metering:Metering Ra

Built-in Flash:Sync Contacts:ViewfinderViewfinder:Viewfinder:Dioptric Adjustment:Image ControlColor Space:White Balance:White Balance Correction:White

Direct PrintingCompatibility:Compatible Images:Preview Controls on Camera’s LCD:Connection to Printer:DPOF Image Marking:Power SupplyBattery:Charger U

The EOS 5D Mark II camera breaks new ground for a full-frame DSLR. It shares 80% of itsfeatures with the EOS 5D, and 10% with the flagship Canon EOS-1

60VIII. SPECIFICATIONSImaging SensorResolution:Sensor Size:Sensor Type:Pixel Size:Lens focal length factor:Sensor Dust Removal:PerformanceMaximum fram

Image Format and Resolution Options:Analog to Digital Conversion:Image Processor:File Numbering:Folders:Data Verification:Movie Shooting and PlaybackR

62VIII. SPECIFICATIONSSound Recording:Continuous Movie Recording Time:Focusing:Exposure:Movie Exposure Compensation:Movie AE Lock:Movie Playback:Live

LCD MonitorLCD Monitor:LCD Monitor Brightness Levels:Panel Coating:Autofocus SystemNumber of AF Points:AF Point Selection:AF Activation:AF Modes:AF Se

Exposure ControlShutter Speeds:ISO Range:Auto ISO:Exposure Modes:Full Auto Modes:Metering:Metering Range:Exposure Compensation:Auto Exposure Bracketin

ViewfinderViewfinder:Focus Screen(s):Eyepiece Accessories:Dioptric Adjustment:Viewfinder Blackout:New Viewfinder Information:Image ControlColor Space:

66VIII. SPECIFICATIONSRemote Control:Audio/Video Terminals:Direct PrintingCompatibility:Compatible Images:Preview Controls on camera’s LCD:Connection

BodyExterior Material:Chassis Material:Lens Mount:Lens Compatibility:Operating Temperature Range:Operating Humidity:Dimensions (W x H x D):Weight(with

OpticsFocal Length:Optical construction:Aspherical lens elements:Ultra-low Dispersion glass elements:Multi-coating:Aperture:Aperture ratio:Angle of vi

69VIII. SPECIFICATIONSEF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Wide Angle-Telephoto Zoom lensOpticsFocal Length:Optical construction:Aspherical lens elements:Ultra-

Both EOS cameras offer Quick and Live AF modes that work in Live View mode,including a Face Detection AF mode that optimizes exposure and focus for a

70IX. FEATURE COMPARISON CHARTS

71IX. FEATURE COMPARISON CHARTSEOS 50D Comparison ChartEOS 50D EOS 40D Nikon D300 Pentax K20D Sony A700 Olympus E-3Imaging SensorEffective Pixels 15.1

72IX. FEATURE COMPARISON CHARTSEOS 50D EOS 40D Nikon D300 Pentax K20D Sony A700 Olympus E-3Exposure ControlMetering Zones 35 1005 16 40 49Metering Ran

73IX. FEATURE COMPARISON CHARTSEOS 5D Mark II Comparison ChartEOS 5D Mark II EOS 5D Nikon D700 Nikon D3 Nikon D90 Sony A900Imaging SensorEffective Pix

74IX. FEATURE COMPARISON CHARTSEOS 5D Mark II EOS 5D Nikon D700 Nikon D3 Nikon D90 Sony A900Continuous Movie RecordTimeMovie clips limited to 4GB in l

75IX. FEATURE COMPARISON CHARTSEOS 5D Mark II EOS 5D Nikon D700 Nikon D3 Nikon D90 Sony A900Recording MediaMedia Type CF Type I and II CF Type I and I

76X. CONCLUSION

Canon’s EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 50D are two of the most refined photographicinstruments available for serious photographers. Yet, while both of these c

8II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES

EOS 50D vs. EOS 40D• 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor (APS-C size) with improved microlens design for superiorimage quality• Advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processo