INSTRUCTION MANUAL E E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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-megapixel CMOS sensor. The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses (except the EF-S lens) and designed for quick shooting at will. Besides high-precision Area AF, the camera has many features for all types of photography, from fully automatic snapshooting to professional-level, creative work.
Item Check List Check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. The accessories included can also be checked in the System Map (p.170 ). ¢ EOS-1Ds Mark II / Camera body (Eyecup, body cap, and battery compart- ment cap attached. Built-in lithium battery for date/time.
Contents Introduction Item Check List .................................................................................... 3 Handling Precautions .......................................................................... 8 Nomenclature .................................................................................... 10 Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................... 16 1 Getting Started 17 Recharging the Battery ..................................................
Registering and Switching the AF Point .............................................70 AF Point Activation Area ...................................................................72 AF Sensitivity and Lens’ Maximum Aperture .....................................73 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) .........................................75 Selecting the Drive Mode ...................................................................77 1 Self-timer Operation ...............................................
Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries. - Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery.
• 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 electrical shock. • Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock. • Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens. Doing so may damage your vision. • Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally choke the child.
Handling Precautions Camera 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 underwater. If the camera gets wet, remove the battery and promptly take it to the nearest Canon dealer. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth. ¡ Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor.
LCD Panels and LCD Monitor ¡ Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99. 99% active pixels, there might be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0. 01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc. , are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded. ¡ At low temperatures, the liquid-crystal display response may become slower. And at high temperatures, the display may blacken.
Nomenclature For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). Lens mount index (p.23) Self-timer lamp (p.78) Shutter button (p.28) Strap mount (p.42) Mirror (p. 97) Lens lock pin Lens release button (p.23) Lens mount Contacts (p.9) Grip Depth-of-field preview button (p.89) Tripod socket Body number Vertical-grip on/off switch (p.31) 〈I〉 Vertical-grip FE lock/ Multi-spot metering button (p.31, 151/82) Vertical-grip Main Dial (p.
Flash-sync contacts Focal plane mark 〈Q〉 Metering mode selection/Flash exposure compensation button (p.80/81) 〈W〉 Shooting mode selection button (p.84) 〈E〉 AF mode selection button (p.66) 〈R〉 Drive mode selection button (p.77) 〈i〉 ISO speed set button (p.47) 〈Y〉 AEB set button (p.93) Strap mount (p.42) 〈D〉 PC terminal (p.100) 〈F〉 Remote control terminal (N3 type) Battery release button (p.21) Battery release handle (p.21) Battery (p.18) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.
〈H〉 Protect /Sound recording button (p.112/114) LCD Monitor (p.32, 36) Eyecup (p.37) 〈M〉 Menu button (p.33) SD card slot* (p.24) 〈X〉 Select button (p.33) Memory card slot cover (p.24) 〈q〉 VIDEO OUT terminal (p.111) CF card slot (p.24) 〈C〉 DIGITAL terminal Direct printing terminal CF card eject button (p.25) 〈V〉 Display button (p.60, 105) Access lamp (p.25) Memory card slot cover handle (p.24) 〈e/r〉 Memory card selection/Magnify button (p.61, 109) Recording microphone (p.
Top LCD Panel Aperture AEB amount AF point selection mode (AF, [ ], HP) Memory card No. (1, 2) Shooting mode d : Program AE a : Manual exposure s : Shutter-priority AE f : Aperture-priority AE Shutter speeds Bulb Bulb exposure time (min.:sec.
Rear LCD Panel White balance Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom P Color temperature Image size 3 4 5 6 1 123 124 125 126 Large Medium1 Medium2 Small RAW RAW+Large RAW+Medium1 RAW+Medium2 RAW+Small Data transfer icon CF card selection icon SD card selection icon Blue/amber White balance correction Memory card indicator Green/magenta White balance correction White balance bracketing level Folder Number File No.
Viewfinder Information Center spot metering circle Laser-matte screen Area AF ellipse AF point Exposure level indicator Max. burst for continuous shooting q Manual exposure w AE lock AEB in progress Multi-spot metering r Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning e High-speed sync (FP flash) Shutter speeds Bulb AF point selection mode ([ ], SEL) FE lock Busy (buSY) Aperture AF point selection mode (AF, [ ], HP) Memory card No.
Conventions Used in this Manual ¡In the text, the <4> icon indicates the main switch. All operations described in this manual assume that the <4> switch is set to <1> or . ¡The <6> icon indicates the Main Dial. ¡The <5> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial. ¡The <7> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial switch. Operations with the <5> dial assume that the <7> switch is already set to <1>. Be sure it is set to <1>.
1 Getting Started This chapter explains a few preparatory steps and basic operations with the EOS-1Ds Mark II.
Recharging the Battery For details on using the battery, refer to the instructions for the Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 or Ni-MH Charger NC-E2. 1 Connect the power cord. s The lamp will light. the protective cover and 2 Detach connect the battery. ¡Attach the cover to the battery compartment cap and store it. ¡Whenever the battery is out of the camera, be sure to attach the protective cover to prevent a short circuit.
the battery. 3 Recharge When you connect the battery, the s recharging will start automatically and the lamp will light. s When the battery is fully recharged, the lamp will blink quickly (twice per sec.). s It takes about 120 minutes to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery. ¡After recharging the battery, disconnect it and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery 1 Detach the battery compartment cap. ¡Grasp both sides of the cap and pull it off. the battery. 2 Insert ¡Insert the battery and while pushing it in, turn the release handle as shown by the arrow. If the battery’s rubber lining (to repel water) is not clean, use a moist cotton swab to wipe it clean. Rubber lining Checking the Battery Level When the <4> switch is set to <1> (p.
Battery Life Temperature Shots remaining At 20˚C / 68˚F Approx. 1200 At 0˚C / 32˚F Approx. 800 The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing criteria. ¡ The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions. ¡ The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor.
Using a Household Power Outlet With DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1, you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. 1 Insert the DC Coupler. ¡Insert the coupler and while pushing it in, turn the release handle as shown by the arrow. 2 Connect the DC plug. the power cord. 3 Connect ¡After you finish using the camera, set the <4> switch to <2> and disconnect the plug from the power outlet.
Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens 1 Remove the caps. ¡Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. the lens. 2 Attach ¡Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place. the lens, set the focus mode 3 On switch to . ¡If it is set to , autofocus will not be possible. 4 Remove the front lens cap. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow.
Installing and Removing the Memory Card The 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 select which card to record the images. (p.61) If you use an SD card, be sure the write protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. Installing the Card 1 Open the cover. ¡Flip up and turn the cover release handle as shown by the arrow. the memory card into the 2 Insert camera.
the <4> switch to <1>. 4 Turn The number of possible shots will be s displayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder. s The folder No. and file No. will be displayed on the rear LCD panel. The icon for the memory card in use will also be displayed. The camera is compatible with Type I and Type II CF cards. Removing the Card 1 Before opening the cover. ¡Turn the <4> switch to <2>. ¡Make sure the access lamp is off and “buSY” is not displayed on the top LCD panel. Then open the cover.
¡ 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, read, or erased on the memory card. Never do the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking. Such actions may destroy the image data. It may also damage the memory card or camera. · Shaking or banging the camera around. · Opening the memory card slot cover. · Removing the battery.
Basic Operation Power Switch The camera can operate only after the <4> switch is turned on. <2> : The camera is turned off and does not operate. <1> : To turn on the camera, set to this position. : This is the same as <1> except that the beeper sounds when focus is achieved in the One-Shot AF mode or with manual focus. ¡ To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 1 minute of non-operation. (p.35) To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button halfway.
Shutter Button The shutter button has two stages. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway (9) This activates autofocusing (AF) and automatic exposure (AE) that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder. Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture.
Using the <6> Dial The <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> dial until the desired setting appears on the top LCD panel. When you release the button, the selected setting takes effect and the camera will be ready to shoot. ¡In this way, you can set the shooting mode, AF mode, metering mode, drive mode, etc. (2) After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial.
Using the <5> Dial The <5> dial is used for AF point selection and selecting the desired setting on the LCD monitor. This <5> dial works only when the <7> switch is set to <1>. There are three ways to use this <5> dial: (1) While pressing a button, turn the <5> dial. ¡In this way, you can select and set various menu settings or set flash exposure compensation. When you let go of the button, the selected setting takes effect. ¡You can also review and select images on the LCD monitor with this dial.
Vertical Shooting For vertical shooting, the vertical grip (camera bottom) has a shutter button, Main Dial, AF point selection button, AE lock button, Assist button, and FE lock/multi-spot metering button. ¡Before using the vertical grip controls, turn on the vertical-grip on/off switch. ¡When you are not using the vertical grip, be sure to turn off the vertical-grip on/off switch to prevent inadvertent operation of the vertical grip controls.
Menu Operations By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set processing parameters, the date/time, Custom Functions, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the button, button, and <5> dial on the camera back to proceed to the next step.
Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu. ¡Press the button to display the menu. To turn off the menu, press the button again. ¡With the menu displayed, follow the procedure below. a menu tab 2 Select (zxcbn). ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select a tab, then let go of the button. a menu item. 3 Select ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select a menu item, then let go of the button. the desired menu setting.
the menu. 5 Exit ¡Press the button to exit. Menu Settings Shooting menu Custom WB Manual setting of white balance JPEG Quality Compression rate for 3, 4, 5, 6. Parameters Standard Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set up Color matrix 1 Standard 2 Portrait 3 High saturation 4 Adobe RGB 5 Low saturation 6 CM set 1 7 CM set 2 Set up Review 34 Off On On (Info) Review time 2 sec. 4 sec. 8 sec.
Set-up 1 menu Auto power off 1 min. 2 min. 4 min. 8 min. 15 min. 30 min.
About the LCD Monitor ¡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 viewfinder to shoot. ¡To adjust the LCD monitor’s brightness, select the menu tab and select [LCD Brightness]. Restoring the Default Settings Press the button and button simultaneously for 2 sec. s The camera’s default settings will be as shown below.
Dioptric Adjustment 1 Remove the eyecup. ¡While grasping both sides of the eyecup, slide it upward to remove. the dioptric adjustment 2 Turn knob. ¡Turn the knob to the right or left until the AF point or the center spot metering circle looks sharp in the viewfinder. 3 Reattach the eyecup. If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a clear viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types) is recommended. (p.
3Setting the Date and Time 1 Select [Date/Time]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Date/ Time]. Then let go of the button. the date and time. 2 Set ¡The selection shifts each time you press the button. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select the correct number. Then let go of the button. the date display format.
Replacing the Date/Time Battery The 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 battery as described below. 1 Set the <4> switch to <2> and remove the battery pack. ¡The back-up battery is on the ceiling of the battery compartment. the back-up battery 2 Remove cover. ¡As shown in the diagram, loosen the screw to remove the cover. 3 Remove the battery. (+) a new back-up battery.
3Cleaning the CMOS sensor The 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 the pictures you take. To avoid this, follow the procedure below to clean the CMOS sensor. Note that the CMOS sensor is very delicate. If possible, you should have it cleaned by a Canon Service Center. When you want to clean the CMOS sensor, use the DC Coupler Kit to power the camera with a household power outlet.
the shutter button 4 Press completely. s The mirror will lock up and the shutter will open. the CMOS Sensor 5 Cleaning ¡Use a rubber blower to carefully blow away any dust on the surface of the CMOS sensor. the sensor cleaning. 6 Exit ¡Turn the <4> switch to <2>. s The camera will turn off, the shutter will close, and the mirror will go back down. ¡Set the <4> switch to <1>. The camera will be ready to shoot. ¡ Be sure not to turn off the camera while cleaning the CMOS sensor.
Attaching the Neck Strap and Hand Strap Attaching the Neck Strap Attaching the Hand Strap (optional) 1 4 2 5 3 6 Attaching the Neck Strap After attaching the strap, pull it at the buckle to take up the slack and to make sure it does not loosen.
2 Image Settings This chapter explains the settings for shooting digital images: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, white balance, color matrix, and processing parameters.
3Setting the Image-recording Quality You can select the image size (recorded pixels) and JPEG quality (compression rate). The simultaneous recording of RAW and JPEG images can be selected when you select the image size. Select the image size Except for <1>, high-quality JPEGs will be recorded. <1> images will require processing with the software provided. 126/ 5/4/3 modes record RAW and JPEG images simultaneously.
About the RAW Format The RAW format assumes that the image will be processed by a personal computer. Special knowledge is required, but you can use the bundled software to obtain the desired effect. <1> images are processed according to the color matrix, white balance and processing parameters set at the time of shooting. Image processing refers to adjusting the RAW image’s white balance, contrast, etc. , to create the final image. Note that direct printing and print ordering will not work with RAW images.
Setting the JPEG Quality (Compression rate) You can set the recording quality for the 3/4/5/6 modes. 1 Select [JPEG quality]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select the desired [JPEG quality]. Then let go of the button. Select the image size. 2 ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select the desired image size (3/4/5/6). Then let go of the button. the desired recording quality.
Setting the ISO Speed The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. A higher ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light. Therefore, a high ISO speed is suited for low light and moving subjects. However, the image may look more coarse with noise, etc. On the other hand, a low ISO speed is not suited for low light or action shots, but the image will look finer. The camera can be set between ISO 100 and 1600 in 1/3-stop increments.
3Selecting the White Balance Normally, the setting will set the optimum white balance automatically. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with , you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. Select the white balance setting. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select the desired white balance. Then let go of the button. Q W E R Y U I O :Auto (Approx. 3000K-7000K) :Daylight (Approx. 5200K) :Shade (Approx. 7000K) :Cloudy, twilight, sunset (Approx.
3Custom White Balance With 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 its white balance data for the white balance setting. 1 Photograph a white object. ¡Make sure the plain, white subject fills the entire center spot metering circle. ¡Set the lens focus mode switch to , then focus manually. (p.76) ¡Set any white balance setting. (p.48) ¡Shoot the white object so that a standard exposure is obtained.
the white balance data. 4 Import ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the button. s The image’s white balance data will be imported. . 5 Select ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select . Then let go of the button. s The custom white balance will be set. Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can produce a more accurate white balance.
Setting the Color Temperature You can numerically set the white balance’s color temperature. 1 Select
for the white balance. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select
. the color temperature. 2 Set ¡Hold down the button and turn the <6> dial to set the desired color temperature. Then let go of the button. ¡The color temperature can be set from 2800K to 10000K in 100K increments.
White Balance Correction You can correct the standard color temperature for the white balance setting. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a color temperature conversion or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. Users familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters will find this feature handy. 1 Hold down the button and press the button. ¡Hold down the button. You can let go of the button.
White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the white balance mode’s standard color temperature, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. This is called white balance bracketing. It can be set up to ±3 levels in single-level increments. 1 Hold down the button and press the button. s The rear LCD panel will be as follows: ¡Hold down the button.
the picture. 3 Take Three bracketed images will be s recorded in the memory card in the following sequence: standard color temperature, decreased color temperature, and increased color temperature. ¡To cancel white balance bracketing, return the setting to < >. ¡ One level of the blue/amber correction is equivalent to 5 mireds of a color temperature conversion filter. ¡ You can also set white balance correction and AEB shooting in addition to the white balance bracketing.
3Selecting the Color Matrix The color matrix enables you to select the preferred color shade, color tone, and color space (range of reproducible colors). These are equivalent to color film characteristics. 1 Select [Color matrix]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Color matrix]. Then let go of the button. [Color matrix]. 2 Select ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select the desired color matrix. Then let go of the button.
Creating Custom Color Matrix Settings You can customize the following color matrix settings: ([Color space], [Saturation] [Color tone]) 1 Select [Color matrix]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Color matrix]. Then let go of the button. Select [Set up]. 2 ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Set up]. Then let go of the button. the CM Set No. 3 Select ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [CMSet 1] or [CMSet 2].
the desired setting. 5 Set ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting. Then let go of the button. ¡Press the button to return to step 2. the CM Set No. 6 Select ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select the CM Set No. that was set. Then let go of the button. Color Matrix Settings Color matrix Color space Saturation 1 Standard sRGB Standard 0 2 Portrait sRGB Standard -2 3 H-saturat. 4 Adobe RGB 5 L-saturat.
3Setting the Processing Parameters The image you capture can be processed automatically by the camera according to one of three sets of processing parameters ([Tone Curve], [Sharpness], and [Contrast]) you set. To register the tone curve, use the provided software. Parameter Effect Tone Curve Change the image brightness, color tone, etc. Sharpness The higher the setting, the sharper the image. Contrast The higher the setting, the higher the contrast. 1 Select [Parameters]. ¡Select the tab.
the item to be set. 4 Select ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select the parameter. Then let go of the button. the desired setting. 5 Select ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting. Then let go of the button. ¡Pressing the button will return you to step 2. the Set No. that was set. 6 Select ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Set 1], [Set 2], or [Set 3]. Then let go of the button.
Setting the Folder and Memory Card You 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 same images recorded onto both cards for backup purposes. Set the camera to the folder mode. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select on the LCD monitor. Then let go of the button. Creating a new folder ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Create folder]. Then let go of the button.
A folder cannot be created beyond folder No. 999. Creating Folders with a Personal Computer With the memory card open on the screen, create a new folder named “Dcim.” Open the Dcim folder and create as many folders as necessary to save and organize your images. The folder names must start with three digits from 100 to 999 followed by five letters, like 100ABC_D. The five letters can be a combination of upper or lower case letters from A to Z and an underbar. There can be no spaces in the folder name.
Using Both Memory Cards for Image Recording (Backup) The 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 [BackUp]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [BackUp]. Then let go of the button. the desired setting. 2 Select ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select the setting. Then let go of the button.
3File Numbering Methods The file number is like the frame number on film. There are two file numbering methods: [A-Reset] and [Continuous]. The captured pictures are automatically assigned a file number from 0001 to 9999. The images are saved in the selected folder. 1 Select [File numbering]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [File numbering]. Then let go of the button.
Continuous Numbering The file numbering continues in sequence even after you replace the memory card. This prevents images from having the same file number, so image management with a personal computer is easier. File numbering after changing the folder Memory card 1 100 101 XXXX0001 XXXX0002 File numbering after replacing the memory card Memory card 1 Memory card 2 XXXX0001 XXXX0002 ¡ Even if the memory card still has space, shooting is not possible beyond file number 9999.
3 Autofocus and Drive Modes The Area AF ellipse has 45 AF points. By selecting a suitable AF point, you can shoot with autofocus while maintaining the desired subject framing. You can also set the AF mode to suit the subject or obtain the desired effect. First set the <4> switch and <7> switch to <1>.
Selecting the AF Mode 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to . the AF mode. 2 Set ¡Hold down the button and turn the <6> dial to select the desired AF mode on the top LCD panel. Then let go of the button. One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Pressing the shutter button halfway activates the autofocus and achieves focus once. s The AF point which achieves focus flashes briefly and the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder lights at the same time. The exposure is also set.
Focusing an Off-Center Subject To focus a peripheral subject not covered by the Area AF ellipse, follow the procedure below. This technique is called focus lock. Focus lock works only in the One-Shot AF mode. 1 2 3 Aim the Area AF or AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway to focus. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway and recompose the picture as desired. Take the picture. ¡ If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder will blink.
SSelecting the AF Point Automatic selection From among the 45 AF points, the camera selects the AF point automatically to suit the subject. Manual AF Point Selection (One of three groups of selectable AF points can be used) 1. You can select one of the 45 AF points manually. 2. You can select one of 11 AF points manually. (C.Fn-13-1, 2) 3. You can select one of 9 AF points manually. (C.Fn-13-3) * Selection methods 2 and 3 are enabled by setting C.Fn-13. (p.151) Set Custom Functions with 3 .
¡ To select a vertical AF point, you can also press the button, then hold down the
button and turn the <6> dial. ¡ If two AF points (hh) light up, both AF points will be used for autofocusing. If you then select the left or right AF point, only that AF point will be active. Manual selection limited to 11 AF points C.Fn-13-1, 2 (p.151) ¡Since the selectable AF points are limited to 11, you can better concentrate on framing the subject.
Registering and Switching the AF Point By 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 registered. Registering an AF Point 1 Select the AF point to be registered. ¡Press the and turn the <6> or <5> dial. the selected AF point. 2 Register ¡Hold down the
button and press the button. The AF point will be registered.
Switching to the Registered AF Point Normally, you press the
button and button simultaneously to switch to the registered AF point. However, with C.Fn-18-1/2 (p.153), you can just press the
button to switch to the registered AF point. Set Custom Functions with 3 . (1) Press the button and button simultaneously. ¡This is the default method. (2) Press only the
button to switch to the registered AF point. C.Fn-18-1 (p.
AF Point Activation Area C.Fn-17 C.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 . • Expanding the activation area to 7 points C.Fn-17-1 (p.152) This larger activation area makes it easier to focus subjects moving erratically. ¡The expanded AF point activation area is not displayed in the viewfinder.
AF Sensitivity and Lens’ Maximum Aperture The 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 work as cross-type sensors for higher AF precision. (1) With lenses whose maximum aperture is f/2.8 or larger, the AF points highlighted in the diagram will work as cross-type sensors sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines. The remaining 38 AF points will only be horizontal-line sensitive.
(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 point (horizontal-line sensitive) only. AF will not work with the other AF points. ¡ With Extender EF 1.4x or EF 1.4x II: · EF 400mm f/5.6L USM · EF 500mm f/4.5L USM · EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.
When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Subjects difficult to focus (a) Low-contrast subjects Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc. (b) Subjects in low light. (c) Extremely backlit and reflective subjects Example: Car with a reflective body, etc. (d) Overlapping near and far objects Example: Animal in a cage, etc.
Manual Focusing Set the lens focus mode switch to and turn the lens focusing ring to focus. ¡ If you select an AF point and press the shutter button halfway while manual focusing, the AF point will flash and the focus confirmation light will light when focus is achieved. ¡ During automatic AF point selection, when the center AF point achieves focus, it will flash in red and the focus confirmation light will light.
Selecting the Drive Mode Select the drive mode. ¡Hold down the and buttons and turn the <6> dial to select the drive mode. Then let go of the buttons. u Single shooting i Continuous shooting: Max. 4 shots per sec. ¡ When you shoot, the images are first stored in the camera’s internal memory and then transferred to the memory card. When the internal memory becomes full during continuous shooting, the camera cannot continue to take more pictures until the images are transferred to the memory card.
Self-timer Operation 1 Select the self-timer mode. ¡Hold down the and buttons and turn the <6> dial to select the desired self-timer mode. Then let go of the buttons. k: 10-sec. selftimer l: 2-sec. selftimer the subject. 2 Focus ¡Look in the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway to check that the focus confirmation light is on and the exposure setting is displayed. the picture. 3 Take ¡Press the shutter button completely.
4 Exposure Control You can set the optimum metering mode, drive mode, and shooting mode (d/s/f/a) to suit the particular subject. Other easy-to-use features are also provided for diverse shooting. First set the <4> switch to <1>. If necessary, also set the <7> switch to <1>.
qSelecting a Metering Mode Select the metering mode. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <6> dial to select the desired metering mode. Then let go of the button. q Evaluative Metering This is the camera’s standard metering mode suited for most subjects even under backlit conditions. After detecting the subject’s position in the viewfinder; the brightness, background, front and back lighting conditions; and camera orientation (horizontal or vertical), the camera sets the proper exposure.
e Centerweighted Averaged Metering The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene. AF Point-Linked Spot Metering To make AF point selection faster, the selectable AF points can be limited to 11 (C.Fn-13-1) or 9 (C.Fn-13-3). The AF point manually selected among the 11 or 9 will be linked to spot metering (2.4% of viewfinder). (p.69, 151) If you use flash, you can set flash exposure compensation by holding down the button and turning the <5> dial.
Multi-Spot Metering With multiple spot meter readings, you can see the relative exposure levels of multiple areas in the picture and set the exposure to obtain the desired result. the metering mode to spot 1 Set metering. (p.80) the button. 2 Press ¡Aim the spot metering point over the area where you want a relative exposure reading, then press the button. s On the right of the viewfinder, the relative exposure level will be displayed for the spot meter reading taken.
¡ You can take up to eight spot meter readings for one picture. If you press the button to try and take a ninth spot meter reading, no spot meter reading will register. ¡ The exposure setting obtained with multi-spot meter readings will be canceled in the following cases: (1) After taking the last spot meter reading, 16 seconds elapse. (2) You press the , , or button. (3) After taking the picture, you let go of the shutter button.
dProgram AE 1 Select on the LCD panel. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <6> dial to select . Then let go of the button. the subject. 2 Focus ¡Look through the viewfinder and aim the Area AF ellipse over the subject. Then press the shutter button halfway. s The AF point which achieves focus flashes briefly and the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder lights at the same time. At the same time, the green focus confirmation light in the viewfinder is displayed.
¡ If “30” and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed. Or use flash. ¡ If “8000” and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates overexposure. Decrease the ISO speed. Or attach a neutral density filter to the lens. ¡ If automatic AF point selection (p.68) has been set, all the AF points that achieve focus will light. ¡ d stands for Program. ¡ AE stands for Auto Exposure. ¡ If the focus confirmation light blinks, the shutter will lock and a picture cannot be taken.
sShutter-Priority AE In 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 Shutter-Priority AE. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion. *s stands for Time value. Fast shutter speed 1 Slow shutter speed Select on the LCD panel. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <6> dial to select .
¡ If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking. Or increase the ISO speed. ¡ If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a faster shutter speed until the blinking stops. Or decrease the ISO speed. Shutter Speed Display The shutter speeds from “8000” to “4” indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter speed. For example, “125” indicates 1/125 sec.
fAperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A larger aperture (lower f/number) will result in a blurred background ideal for portraits. The lower the f/number, the more blurred the background will become. If a smaller aperture (larger f/number) is used, the foreground and background will be in focus.
the viewfinder display and 4 Check shoot. ¡As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, the exposure will be correct. ¡ If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a larger aperture (smaller f/number) until the shutter speed stops blinking. Or increase the ISO speed. ¡ If the “8000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a smaller aperture (larger f/number) until the aperture stops blinking. Or decrease the ISO speed.
aManual Exposure In 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 viewfinder or use a handheld exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. *a stands for Manual. 1 Select on the LCD panel. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <6> dial to select . Then let go of the button. 2 Turn the <7> switch to <1>. the <6> dial to set the 3 Turn shutter speed and turn the <5> dial to set the aperture.
Exposure level indicator the exposure. 5 Set ¡Check the exposure level and set the desired shutter speed and aperture value. 6 Take the picture.
OSetting Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposure setting. You can make the image look lighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). The exposure compensation amount can be set up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. First set the <7> switch to <1>. 1 Press the shutter button halfway. (9) ¡Check the exposure level. the <5> dial to set the 2 Turn desired exposure compensation amount.
hAuto Exposure Bracketing The camera brackets the exposure automatically up to ±3 stops in 1/3stop increments for three successive shots. This is called Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB). AEB is possible by automatically changing the shutter speed or aperture or by changing the ISO speed and keeping the shutter speed and aperture fixed. AEB with the Shutter Speed or Aperture 1 Set the AEB amount. ¡Press the and buttons simultaneously and turn the <6>.
AEB with the ISO Speed Set 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 400. Set the AEB amount. ¡Hold down the and buttons simultaneously and turn the <5> dial. ¡The diagram on the left shows an AEB amount of ±1 stop centering on the standard exposure level. The AEB amount (1.0), the AEB range , and the icon will be displayed.
AAE Lock AE 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 maintaining the desired exposure level. This feature is useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects. 1 Focus the subject. Press the button. (9) 2 ¡Aim the viewfinder center over the subject where you want to lock the exposure, then press the button. s The icon will light in the viewfinder and the exposure setting will be locked (AE lock).
Bulb Exposures When 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 night scenes, fireworks, etc., and other subjects requiring long exposures. 1 w q e Display “buLb” on the LCD panel. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <6> dial to select “buLb”. Then let go of the button. the <6> dial to set the 2 Turn aperture. the picture. 3 Take ¡Press the shutter button completely.
Mirror Lockup Mirror 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 lens is used. Set Custom Functions with 3 . 1 Press the shutter button completely. s 2 The mirror will lock in the up position. Again press the shutter button completely. s The picture is taken and the mirror goes back down.
Flash Photography With EX-series Speedlites An 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 Speedlite’s instruction manual. The EOS-1Ds Mark II is a Type-A camera compatible with all EX-series Speedlites providing the features below.
Metered Manual Flash Exposure For closeup flash photography, you can set the flash exposure manually. With an EX-series Speedlite having a manual flash mode, follow the procedure below: 1 Set the camera and Speedlite settings. ¡ Set the camera’s shooting mode to or . ¡ Set the Speedlite to manual flash. 2 Focus the subject. ¡ Focus manually. 3 Aim the center spot metering circle over the subject, then press the button (8).
Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The EOS-1Ds Mark II can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/250 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With large studio flash, the sync speed is 1/125 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash to see if it synchronizes properly with the camera. PC Terminal ¡The camera’s PC terminal is provided for flash units having a sync cord. The PC terminal is threaded to prevent inadvertent disconnection.
5 Image Playback You 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 another camera: The camera might not be able to properly display images in the following cases: Images captured with a different camera, images edited with a personal computer, and images whose file names were changed.
3Reviewing Images You 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 image, [On (INFO.)] to display both the image and shooting information, and [Off] to not display the image. 1 Select [Review]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Review]. Then let go of the button. the desired setting.
Image Review Time You can change the number of seconds the image is displayed on the LCD monitor after being captured. 1 Select [Review time]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Review time]. Then let go of the button. the desired setting. 2 Select ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting. Then let go of the button. The [Hold] setting will set the review time to half of the auto power off (p.35) time.
3Auto Image Rotation Vertical shots can be rotated automatically so that they are displayed upright during playback. Auto rotate will work only with vertical images captured while [Auto rotate] was [On]. Auto rotate will not work with vertical images captured while [Auto rotate] was [Off]. 1 Select [Auto rotate]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Auto rotate]. Then let go of the button. the desired setting.
Image Playback You can select any image to view. You can view a single image, the shooting information, an index display, or a magnified view. 1 Playback the image. ¡Press the button. s The last captured image will appear on the LCD monitor. the image. 2 Select ¡Hold down the and turn the <5> dial. To playback images starting with the last image, turn the dial counterclockwise. To playback images starting with the first image, turn the dial clockwise.
Changing the Image Display Format 1 Playback the image. the image display format. 2 Change ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial. The image display format on the LCD monitor will change. ¡When the desired image display format appears, let go of the button.
Shooting Information Display Exposure compensation amount Aperture Image protection Sound recording Image-recording quality Shutter speed AF point Flash exposure compensation amount Metering mode Shooting mode White balance ISO speed Color temperature if
set. ISO speed bracketing Memory card selection Histogram Image verification data appended Folder number File No. Date and time White balance bracketing amount White balance correction 3Highlight Alert Set the menu’s [Highlight alert] to [On].
3Histogram With the menu, you can set [Histogram display] to [Bright.] or [RGB]. [Bright.] Display This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of the image’s brightness level. The horizontal axis indicates the brightness level (darker on the left and brighter on the right), while the vertical axis indicates how many pixels exist for each brightness level. The more pixels there are toward the left, the darker the image. And the more pixels there are toward the right, the brighter the image.
Magnified View You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. 1 Select the image to be magnified. the image. 2 Magnify ¡Hold down the button and press the button to magnify the image or press the button to reduce the image. ¡On the lower right of the screen, you can see which part of the image is being viewed. around the image. 3 Scroll ¡Hold down the button and turn the <6> dial to scroll horizontally or turn the <5> dial to scroll vertically.
3Rotating an Image You can rotate an image by 90˚ or 270˚ clockwise. Images will then be displayed in the correct orientation during playback. 1 Select [Rotate]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Rotate]. Then let go of the button. s The Rotate screen will appear. the image you want to 2 Select rotate. the image. 3 Rotate Each time you press and let go of the s button, the image will rotate clockwise. ¡To stop rotating the image, press the button.
Viewing the Images on TV Set the menu’s [Video system] to [NTSC] or [PAL] to match your TV system. Always turn off the camera and the television before connecting or disconnecting them. 1 Connect the camera to the TV. ¡Open the camera’s terminal cover. ¡Use the video cable (provided) to connect the camera’s <1> terminal to the TV’s VIDEO IN terminal. ¡Insert the cable plug all the way in. the TV on, and set the input 2 Turn switch to VIDEO IN. the camera’s <4> switch to 3 . the button.
J Image Protection Protecting a Single Image This prevents the image from being erased accidentally. 1 Display the image to be protected. the image. 2 Protect ¡Press the button. The icon will then appear to indicate that the image is protected. ¡To cancel the image protection, press the button again. The icon will disappear. ¡You can also protect the image right after capture by pressing the button during the image review.
3Protecting All Images in a Folder or Card You 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. 1 Select [Protect images]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Protect images]. Then let go of the button. the desired protection 2 Select setting. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting. Then let go of the button.
KSound Recording for an Image You 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. 1 Display the image to have sound. the sound. 2 Record ¡Press the button for about 2 microphone sec. ¡When [Recording] appears, keep pressing the button and speak into the built-in microphone. The maximum time for a single sound recording is 30 sec. ¡To end the sound recording, let go of the button.
Erasing Images You can erase a single image with the button, erase all images in a folder, or use menu commands to erase all images in a memory card. Only protected images will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect it. Erasing a Single Image 1 Display the image to be erased. the button.
LErasing All Images in a Folder the folder containing the 1 Select images to be erased. (p.61) the playback mode. 2 Set ¡Press the button. ¡If the folder selection screen is displayed, hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to set the playback mode. Any image display format is okay. the button. 3 Press ¡The Erase menu will appear at the bottom of the screen. the Erase menu, select [ALL]. 4 OnHold down the button and turn s the <5> dial to select [ALL]. Then let go of the button.
3Erasing All Images in the Memory Card 1 Select [Erase all on card]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Erase all on card]. Then let go of the button. s The confirmation dialog will appear. the images. 2 Erase ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the button. s All unprotected images on the memory card will be erased. ¡After the images are erased, the menu will reappear. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered.
3Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a memory card will erase all the data in the card, including protected images. Before formatting a card, make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images to a personal computer before formatting the card. 1 Select [Format]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Format]. Then let go of the button. the card to be formatted. 2 Select ¡[Card1] is the CF card, and [Card2] is the SD card.
Handling “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 being recorded or read. Use another memory card instead. Or, if you have a memory card reader (commercially available) that can read the card, use it to transfer the images to a personal computer. After transferring all the image data, format the memory card. It may then return to normal.
6 Camera Direct Printing This section explains how to print your digital camera photos with a printer capable of direct printing via PictBridge or Canon’s own CP Direct or Bubble Jet Direct standard.
Preparing to Print You do the direct printing procedure entirely through your camera’s LCD monitor. The operation method is the same as selecting and setting menu settings. For details, see “Menu Operations” (p.32). 1 Turn the Power switch to <2>. up the printer. 2 Set ¡For details, refer to the printer’s manual. 3 Connect the camera to the printer. ¡Refer to the table (Printers and Cables) on the next page to select the proper cable to connect the camera to printer.
Printers and Cables Printer Compatibility w w A w S A S Suitable Cable PictBridge only PictBridge and CP Direct Cable provided with camera Both plugs have the icon. PictBridge and Bubble Jet Direct CP Direct only Cable provided with printer Only one plug has the icon. Bubble Jet Direct only 4 Turn on the printer. the camera’s power switch 5 Turn to <1>. s wPictBridge Some printers may have a beeping sound. the image.
¡ 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 long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the PictBridge printer. To find out what’s wrong, do the following: Press the button to playback the image and follow the steps below. 1. Press the button. 2. On the print setting screen, select [Print]. The error message will be displayed on the LCD monitor. See “Error Messages” on page 128.
wPrinting with PictBridge Depending on your printer, certain settings might be different or might not be available. For details, refer to your printer’s instruction manual. Connected printer icon 1 Select the image to be printed. ¡Check that the icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. the button. 2 Press The print setting screen will appear. s Print setting screen Set the date imprinting to on or off. Set the printing effects. Sets the quantity to be printed.
TSetting the Paper Size ¡Select the size of the paper to be loaded in the printer. YSetting the Paper Type ¡Select the type of paper to be loaded in the printer. About the Paper Type If you are using a Canon printer with Canon paper, set the respective paper type as follows: Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro Default Photo Paper Plus Glossy If you are using a non-Canon printer, refer to the printer’s instruction manual for the recommended paper type settings.
About Page Layout Bordered The print will have a white border along the edges. Borderless The print will have no white borders. If your printer cannot print borderless prints, the print will have borders. 8-UP Eight copies of the same image will be printed on a single sheet. Default With a Canon printer, the print will be borderless. the other options. 4 Set ¡If desired, also set the date imprinting, printing effects, and number of copies.
¡ 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] setting for printing effects and other options are the printer’s own default settings as set by the printer’s manufacturer. See the printer’s instruction manual to find out what the default settings are. Handling Printer Errors If you resolve a printer error (no ink, no paper, etc.
APrinting with CP Direct Connected printer icon 1 Select the image to be printed. ¡Check that the icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. the button. 2 Press The print setting screen will appear. s Print setting screen Trimming frame: Appears when you want to trim the image. Sets the quantity to be printed. Sets the trimming area. Sets the printing style. Returns to step 1. You can also press the <7> button to return to step 1. Starts the printing.
the options. 4 Set ¡Set the [Image], [Borders], and [Date] as desired. [Image] [Borders] [Date] ¡[Image] is selectable when card-size paper is used. If you set [Multiple], 8 small images of the same picture will be printed on the paper. ¡Check the [Borders] and [Date] settings and set them if necessary. ¡When you are done, press the <7> to return to the print setting screen. the number of copies and 5 Set trimming. ¡Set as necessary. ¡For details on trimming, see page 135.
the image. 6 Print ¡Select [Print]. s The printing will start. ¡When the printing ends, the screen will return to step 1. ¡To cancel the printing, press the button while [Stop] is displayed, then select [OK]. ¡ The date may look light if it is imprinted on a bright background or border. ¡ If [Multiple] is selected, [Borders] and [Date] cannot be selected. [Borderless] will be set and [Date] will be set to [Off]. The image will also be cut off along all four edges.
SPrinting with Bubble Jet Direct Connected printer icon 1 Select the image to be printed. ¡Check that the icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. the button. 2 Press The print setting screen will appear. s Print setting screen Trimming frame: Appears when you want to trim the image. Sets the quantity to be printed. Sets the trimming area. Sets the printing style. Returns to step 1. You can also press the <7> button to return to step 1. Starts the printing.
4 Set the options. [Paper] [Borders] [Date] ¡[Paper] is for setting the size of the paper loaded in the printer. ¡Check the [Borders] and [Date] settings and set them if necessary. ¡When you are done, press the to return to the print setting screen. the number of copies and 5 Set trimming. ¡Set as necessary. ¡For details on trimming, see page 135. the image. 6 Print ¡Select [Print]. s The printing will start. ¡When the printing ends, the screen will return to step 1.
If 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 lower right of the print. ¡ If you select [Stop] during the printing, the picture being printed will stop printing and the paper will be discharged. ¡ If a problem occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the camera’s LCD monitor. Select [Stop] or [Continue].
Setting the Trimming You 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, you may have to set the trimming again. 1 Select [Trimming]. s The trimming screen will appear. the image. 2 Trim ¡The image area within the trimming frame will be printed. ¡The operation guide disappears while you trim the image. It will reappear after 5 sec. of idle time.
Image area to be printed the trimming. 3 Exit ¡Press the button. s s The Print setting screen will reappear. On the upper left, you can see the trimmed image area that will be printed. ¡ Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. ¡ The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look. If the picture will be too grainy, the trimming frame will turn red. ¡ When trimming the image, look at the camera’s LCD monitor.
7 DPOF: Digital Print Order Format With DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can specify which images in the Memory card are to be printed and the quantity. This feature is very convenient when you make prints with a DPOF-compatible printer or photo lab. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard for recording print ordering instructions to the memory card. It is for images taken with a digital camera, and you can specify which photos and the quantity to print.
Print Order Print settings 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 individually for each image.) The print settings are set in the same way as with menu settings. Print Type Date File No. K Standard Prints one image on the paper. L Index Multiple, thumbnail images are printed on the paper. K L Both Prints both the standard and index prints.
[Print Type] [Date] [File No.] Exit the set up screen. 4 ¡Press the <7> button. s The Print Order screen will reappear. ¡Next, select [Order] or [All] to select the images to be printed. ¡ 1 images cannot be selected for printing. ¡ Even if [Date] and [File No.] are set to [On], the date or file No. might not be imprinted depending on the print type setting and printer type. (See the table below.) Print Type Date File No.
Selecting Individual Images 1 Select [Order]. s The order screen will appear. the image to be printed. 2 Select ¡If you set the camera for index playback, a three-image display will appear. To return to single image display, set the camera for standard image display. Three-image view the print settings. 3 Set ¡The print order will vary depending on Indication when [Standard] and [Both] are set. the [Print Type] (p.138) setting. You can set the quantity for each image for standard-type prints.
the Order screen. 4 Exit ¡Press the <7> button. s The Print Order screen will reappear. ¡Press the <7> button again to save the print order to the memory card. The menu will then reappear. Selecting All Images The print order can also be set or canceled for all the images in the memory card. One standard-type print will be ordered for all the images.
the Print Order screen. 3 Exit ¡On the Print Order screen, press the s <7> button. The settings will be saved to the memory card, and the menu will reappear. ¡ Note that 1 images cannot be selected for printing even when you set “Mark all.” ¡ When using a PictBridge printer, print no more than 100 images for one print order. If you specify more than this, all the selected images might not be printed.
Direct Printing with DPOF With a printer compatible with direct printing, you can easily print images specified with DPOF. 1 Prepare to print. ¡See pages 122-123 and follow “Preparing to Print” up to step 5. [Print Order]. 2 Select The Print Order screen will appear. s Select [Print]. 3 ¡[Print] will be displayed only if the camera is connected to the printer and printing is possible. s The set up screen will appear. wPictBridge 4 Set the printing options.
printing. 5 Start ¡Select [OK]. s The printing will start. ¡To stop the printing, press the button while [Stop] is displayed, then press [OK]. ¡ When printing with a PictBridge or Bubble Jet Direct printer, be sure to set the paper size. ¡ With PictBridge, the file No. cannot be imprinted. ¡ If [Borders] is set, the date might be imprinted on the border, depending on the printer. ¡ The date might look light if it is imprinted on a bright background or border.
8 Customizing the Camera Custom Functions enable you to customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences.
3Setting a Custom Function 1 Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Then let go of the button. the Custom Function. 2 Set ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select the Custom Function to be set. Then let go of the button. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting. Then let go of the button. the menu. 3 Exit ¡Press the button.
3Custom Function Settings C.Fn-03 is unused. C.Fn-01 Viewfinder display during exposure 1: Displays the exposure information and number of remaining shots during continuous shooting. C.Fn-02 Shutter release without card 1: The shutter button will not work without a memory card in the camera. This prevents shooting without a memory card. If there is no memory card and you press the shutter button, “Card” will blink on the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder. It indicates that C.Fn-02-1 is in effect. C.
C.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 units. Also, when you use AEB in the manual exposure mode, the shutter speed can stay fixed while only the aperture is shifted for AEB. To set the shutter speed, hold down the button (or the button if C.Fn-11-1/2 is set) and turn the <6> dial. 2: You set the shutter speed and aperture in the same way as with C.Fn-05-0.
C.Fn-07 C.Fn-07 USM lens electronic MF 1: This prevents the focus from being thrown off by inadvertent turning of the focusing ring after One-Shot AF. With both C.Fn-07-1 and C.Fn-07-2, manual focusing is possible with the lens focus mode switch set to . 2: Electronic manual focusing is disabled in the AF mode. Applicable lenses EF 50mm f/1.0L USM, EF 85mm f/1.2L USM, EF 200mm f/1.8L USM, EF 300mm f/2.8L USM, EF 400mm f/2.8L USM, EF 400mm f/2.8L II USM, EF 500mm f/4.
C.Fn-09 Auto bracketing sequence / Auto cancel You can change the AEB sequence when you bracket with the shutter speed, aperture, or ISO speed. You can also change the white balance bracketing sequence. When “Auto cancellation” is set, bracketing will be canceled after you change the lens or turn the <4> switch to <2>. 1: The first bracketed shot is the standard exposure (or exposed with the standard white balance). This bracketing sequence can be repeated.
C.Fn-12 Mirror lockup 1: Effective for close-up and telephoto shots to prevent camera shake caused by the mirror’s reflex action. See page 97 for the mirror lockup procedure. C.Fn-13 Number of AF points/Spot metering 1: The selectable AF points are limited to 11. Spot metering is linked to the active AF point. (p.81) 2: The selectable AF points are limited to 11. Spot metering is linked to the center AF point. (p.81) 3: The selectable AF points are limited to 9.
C.Fn-16 Safety shift setting Safety shift can be set for the shutter-priority AE and aperture-priority AE modes. 1: If the subject’s brightness changes suddenly and the current shutter-priority AE or aperture-priority AE setting becomes unsuitable, the shutter speed or aperture is shifted to obtain a suitable exposure automatically. C.Fn-17 AF point activation area 1: The AF point activation area expands by one point all around the manually-selected AF point. A total of 7 AF points become active.
C.Fn-18 Switch to the registered AF point 1: Press the
button to switch to the registered AF point. 2: Switch to the registered AF point only while you press the
button. When you release the button, the AF point selected previously becomes active again. You can thereby easily switch between the selected AF point and registered AF point. If C.Fn-04-1/3 is also set, you can press the
button to switch to the registered AF point and start the AF at the same time. C.
C.Fn-20 AI Servo tracking sensitivity 1 or 2: Prevents the autofocus from being thrown off by any obstacle passing between the camera and subject. 3 or 4: Effective when you want to consecutively photograph multiple subjects located at random distances. This Custom Function does not affect the AI Servo AF tracking speed. C.Fn-00 Focusing screen 0: For New Laser-matte screens. 1: For Laser-matte screens. Since the EOS-1Ds Mark II’s standard focusing screen is the Ec-CIII, C.
3Custom Function group registration You can register up to three groups of Custom Function settings. A group of Custom Function settings can be used for a specific shooting situation such as sports, snapshooting, and landscapes. Note that C.Fn-00 “Focusing screen” cannot be registered in any Custom Function group. 1 Select [Personal Functions (P.Fn)]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Personal Functions (P.Fn)]. Then let go of the button. [P.Fn 00].
or apply. 5 Register ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the button. ¡To register, press the button when the confirmation dialog appears.
Personal Functions Beyond Custom Functions, Personal Functions enable you to further customize your camera settings. They are set with the provided software (EOS Viewer Utility). Only P.Fn-00 (Custom Function group registration) can be set with the camera. P.Fn No. Description 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Custom Function group registration. Disables the shooting modes. Disables the metering modes. Specifies the metering mode for manual exposure. Sets the maximum and minimum shutter speeds to be used.
3Clearing and Resetting Personal Functions You can clear or reset Personal Functions that have been set and registered with the provided software. The Personal Function settings can be modified only with the provided software. 1 Select [Personal Functions (P.Fn)]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Personal Functions (P.Fn)]. Then let go of the button. the number of the Personal 2 Select Function whose setting you want to clear or reset.
3Saving and Reading Camera Settings You can save the shooting mode, menu settings, Custom Function settings, Personal Function settings, etc. , onto the memory card and later read them into the camera. Therefore, you can read all these settings into another EOS-1Ds Mark II camera body. Saving camera settings 1 Select [Save camera settings]. ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Save camera settings]. Then let go of the button. Save the camera settings.
Reading camera settings 1 Transfer the camera settings saved in the memory card to the camera. Select [Loading camera settings]. 2 ¡Select the tab. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [Loading camera settings]. Then let go of the button. the camera settings. 3 Read ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the button. s The menu will disappear and the camera will turn off for an instant.
9 Reference This section will help you understand your camera better. It covers basic shooting concepts, system accessories, camera specifications, and other reference information.
Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. Power Source The battery cannot be recharged. ¡ You are using the wrong battery. s Use the dedicated Ni-MH Pack. (p.18) ¡ The battery is not properly attached to the charger. s Attach the battery properly to the charger. (p.18) The camera does not operate even when the < 4> switch is set to <1>. ¡ The battery is exhausted. s Recharge the battery. (p.18) ¡ The battery is not installed properly.
The camera turns off by itself. ¡ Auto power off is in effect. s Set the <4> switch to <1> again or set auto power off to [Off]. (p.35) Only the icon blinks on the top LCD panel. ¡ The battery is almost exhausted. Recharge the battery. (p.18) s Shooting No images can be shot or recorded. ¡ The memory card is not properly installed. s Install the memory card properly. (p.24) ¡ The memory card is full. s Use a new memory card or erase unnecessary images. (p.24, 115) ¡ The battery is exhausted.
The image is out of focus. ¡ The lens focus mode switch is set to . s On the lens, set the focus mode switch to . (p.23) ¡ Camera shake occured when you pressed the shutter button. s To prevent camera shake, hold the camera still and press the shutter button gently. (p.28, 37) The memory card is unusable. ¡ The data in the memory card is damaged. s Format the memory card. (p.118) s Use the proper memory card. (p.3) Image Review & Operation The image cannot be erased. ¡ The image is erase-protected.
Error Codes If a camera error occurs, will be displayed on the top LCD panel. Follow the instruction below to resolve the respective error code. If the same error occurs often, something is probably wrong with the camera. Jot down the “xx” error code and take your camera to the nearest Canon Service Center. If an error occurs after you take a picture, the camera might have missed the shot. Press the button to see if the image appears on the LCD monitor.
Changing the Focusing Screen You 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 setting for obtaining a correct exposure matches the focusing screen. Focusing Screen Type Designation Ec-N, Ec-R k:New Laser-matte Screen Ec-series (A, B, C, CII, CIII, D, H, I, L) l:Laser-matte Screen 1 C.Fn-00 Setting 0 1 Select C.Fn-00. ¡Hold down the button and turn the <5> dial to select [00]. Then let go of the button.
¡ If you do not change the focusing screen that came with the camera, you need not change C.Fn-00-1 factory setting. ¡ To change the focusing screen, refer to the instructions that came with the focusing screen. ¡ The Ec-A, Ec-B, Ec-I, and Ec-L focusing screens have a prism at the center. A correct exposure reading cannot be obtained with evaluative metering or spot metering based on the center area where there is a prism.
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. When fully charged, it enables the camera to take up to about 1200 shots at normal temperature. Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 Quick charger dedicated to the Ni-MH Pack NP-E3. Excess charging prevented. It takes about 120 minutes to recharge one pack. Two packs can be attached to it at one time. The discharge function takes about 8.5 hours to cancel the pack’s memory effect.
Remote Switch RS-80N3 This is a remote switch with an 80 cm cord to prevent camera shake for super-telephoto shots, macroshooting, and bulb exposures. The switch has the same effect as pressing the shutter button halfway or completely. A shutter-release lock is also provided. The quick-lock plug connects to the camera’s remote control terminal. Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 Attached with an 80-cm cord, this remote switch has four built-in functions: 1.Self-timer, 2.Interval timer, 3.
System Map ST-E2 220EX Rubber Frame Ec 420EX 580EX Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Bundled Accessories E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Anti-Fog Eyepiece Ec Wide Strap L5 Eyecup Ec-II CR2025 lithium battery Angle Finder C Hand Strap E1 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Digital Photo Professional Disk Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1 Focusing Screen Ec 170 Ni-MH Charger NC-E2
Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 Remote Switch RS-80N3 Wireless Controller LC-4 Canon EF lenses BJ printer for direct printing Card Photo Printer PictBridge-compatible printer Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1A Interface Cable IFC-450D4 Interface Cable IFC-200D4 IFC-200D44 IFC-450D44 Video Cable VC-100 Wireless LAN access point Wireless LAN adapter Ethernet port IEEE 1394 port USB port TV/Video PC card slot CF card SD memory card Personal computer Windows XP (Home Edi
Specifications • Type Type: Recording medium: Image size: Compatible lenses: Lens mount: Digital AF/AE SLR Type I or II CF card, SD memory card 36 x 24mm Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lens) Canon EF mount • Imaging Element Type: Pixels: Aspect ratio: Color filter system: Low-pass filter: High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor Effective pixels: Approx. 16.70 megapixels Total pixels: Approx. 17.
Interface: IEEE1394 for personal computers USB for direct printing Video output (NTSC/PAL) • White Balance Settings: Auto white balance: Color temperature compensation: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, fluorescent light, flash, custom, color temperature setting, Personal white balance (Total 10 settings) Auto white balance with the image sensor White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments * Blue/amber bias or magenta/gr
AF working range: Focusing modes: EV 0-18 (at ISO 100 at 20°C/68˚F) One-Shot AF (ONE SHOT) AI Servo AF (AI SERVO) Manual focusing (MF) AF point selection: Automatic selection, manual selection, home position (switch to registered AF point) Selected AF point display: Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel AF-assist beam: Emitted by the dedicated Speedlite • Exposure Control Metering modes: 21-zone TTL full aperture metering (1) Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point) (2) Partial meter
Shutter release: Self-timer: Remote control: Soft-touch electromagnetic release 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay Remote control with N3 type terminal • Flash EOS-dedicated Speedlite: E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series Speedlite PC terminal: Provided • Drive System Drive modes: Single, Continuous Continuous shooting speed: Approx. 4 shots/sec. Max. burst: JPEG: Approx. 32 shots (Large, JPEG 8) RAW: Approx.
• Sound Recording Recording method: File format: Recording time: The voice annotation recorded with the built-in microphone is attached to the image. WAV Max. 30 sec. per recording • Direct Printing Compatible printers: Printable images: CP Direct, Bubble Jet Direct, and PictBridge-compatible printers JPEG images (Print ordering enabled with DPOF version 1.
Digital Camera Model DS126081 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Index A accessories...................................168 Adobe RGB.....................................55 AE lock............................................95 AEB.................................................93 AF mode .........................................66 AF point activation area ..................72 AF point registration/switching ........70 AF point selection ...........................68 AI Servo AF ....................................66 aperture value.................................
LCD panel .......................................13 LCD panel illumination ....................96 lens .............................................9, 23 M M (Manual exposure) ......................90 magnified view ..............................109 main Dial ...................................16, 29 malfunction....................................162 manual focusing ..............................75 maximum burst ...............................45 memory card.................
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