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Canon® EOS 5D Mark II Digital Field Guide

by Brian McLernon

August 2009

Beginner to intermediate

288 pages

8h 21m

English

Wiley

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1.1. Exploring the 5D Mark II1.2. Camera Controls1.2.1. Top camera controls1.2.2. Rear camera controls1.2.3. Front camera controls1.3. Camera Terminals1.4. Side and Bottom Features1.5. Lens Controls1.6. Viewfinder Display1.7. Live View Display1.8. Canon CMOS Sensor1.9. DiG!C 4 Image Processor
2.1. Camera Menus2.1.1. Quick Control screen2.1.2. Shooting 1 menu2.1.3. Peripheral Illumination Correction2.1.4. Shooting 2 menu2.1.5. Dust Delete Data2.1.6. Playback 1 menu2.1.7. Erase images2.1.8. Playback 2 menu2.1.9. Set-up 1 menu2.1.10. Auto rotate2.1.11. Set-up 2 menu2.1.12. LCD brightness2.1.13. Live View/Movie function setting2.1.14. Set-up 3 menu2.1.15. Battery information2.1.16. External Speedlite control2.1.17. Custom Functions menu2.1.18. My Menu settings
3.1. Setting the Date and Time3.2. Creating Folders on the CF Card3.3. Setting File-Numbering3.4. Choosing the File Format and Quality3.4.1. JPEG capture3.4.2. RAW capture3.4.3. sRAW1 and sRAW 2 capture3.5. Choosing an Exposure Mode3.5.1. Full Auto3.5.2. Program AE3.5.3. Shutter Priority AE3.5.4. Aperture Priority AE3.5.5. Manual3.5.6. Bulb3.5.7. C1, C2, and C3 modes3.5.8. Creative Auto mode3.5.9. Autofocus and selecting Autofocus modes3.5.10. Improving autofocus accuracy and performance3.5.11. AF-ON button3.6. Modifying Exposure3.6.1. Autoexposure Lock3.6.2. Autoexposure Bracketing3.6.3. Exposure compensation3.7. Selecting a Metering Mode3.7.1. Evaluating the 5D Mark II's dynamic range3.7.2. Evaluating exposure3.7.2.1. Brightness histogram3.7.2.2. RGB histogram3.8. Setting the ISO3.8.1. Auto ISO3.8.2. ISO range, expansion, and Custom Function options3.8.3. Setting the ISO and extended range ISO3.9. Selecting a Drive Mode3.9.1. Single Shot mode3.9.2. Continuous mode3.9.3. Self-timer modes3.10. Viewing and Playing Back Images3.10.1. Playback display options3.10.2. Jumping quickly among images3.10.3. Index display3.10.4. Slide show3.11. Erasing Images3.12. Protecting Images3.13. Restoring the Camera's Default Settings
4.1. Learning about Color Spaces4.2. Choosing a Color Space4.3. Understanding and Setting the White Balance4.3.1. What does white balance do?4.3.2. Choosing a white balance approach4.3.3. Setting a custom white balance4.3.4. Setting a white balance shift4.3.5. Specifying a color temperature4.3.6. Using white balance autobracketing4.4. Choosing and Customizing a Picture Style4.5. Registering a User-Defined Picture Style
5.1. Exploring Custom Functions5.2. C.Fn I: Exposure5.2.1. C.Fn I-01: Exposure level increments5.2.2. C.Fn I-02: ISO speed setting increments5.2.3. C.Fn I-03: ISO expansion5.2.4. C.Fn I-04: Bracketing auto cancel5.2.5. C.Fn I-05: Bracketing sequence5.2.6. C.Fn I-06: Safety shift5.2.7. C.Fn I-07: Flash sync speed in Av mode5.3. C.Fn II: Image5.3.1. C.Fn II-01: Long exposure noise reduction5.3.2. C.Fn II-02: High ISO speed noise reduction5.3.3. C.Fn II-03: Highlight tone priority5.3.4. C.Fn II-04: Auto Lighting Optimizer5.4. C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive5.4.1. C.Fn III-01: Lens drive when AF impossible5.4.2. C.Fn III-02: Lens AF stop button function5.4.3. C.Fn III-03: AF point selection method5.4.4. C.Fn III-04: Superimposed display5.4.5. C.Fn III-05: AF-assist beam firing5.4.6. C.Fn III-06: Mirror lockup5.4.7. C.Fn III-07: AF point area expansion5.4.8. C.Fn III-08: AF Microadjustment5.5. C.Fn IV: Operation/Others5.5.1. C.Fn IV-01: Shutter/AF-ON button5.5.2. C.Fn IV-02: AF-ON/AE lock button switch5.5.3. C.Fn IV-03: Assign SET button5.5.4. C.Fn IV-04: Dial direction during Tv/Av5.5.5. C.Fn IV-05: Focusing Screen5.5.6. C.Fn IV-06: Add original decision data5.5.7. Clear all Custom Functions5.6. Sample Customizations5.7. Registering Camera Settings

6.1. Understanding Canon Lenses6.1.1. EF lens mount6.1.2. Ultrasonic Motor6.1.3. L-series lenses6.1.4. Image Stabilization6.1.5. Macro6.1.6. Full-time manual focusing6.1.7. Inner and rear focusing6.1.8. Floating system6.1.9. AF Stop button6.1.10. Focus preset6.1.11. Diffractive Optics6.2. Prime versus Zoom Lenses6.2.1. Single-focal-length lenses6.2.2. Zoom lenses6.2.2.1. Zoom lens advantages6.2.2.2. Zoom lens disadvantages6.3. Using Wide-Angle Lenses6.4. Using Telephoto Lenses6.5. Using Normal Lenses6.6. Using Macro Lenses6.7. Using Tilt/Shift Lenses6.8. Using a Lensbaby6.9. Using Image-Stabilized Lenses6.10. Exploring Lens Accessories6.10.1. Extending the range lenses with extenders6.10.2. Increasing magnification with extension tubes and close-up lenses
7.1. Exploring E-TTL Technology7.2. Choosing a Canon EX-series Speedlite7.2.1. Evaluating 5D Mark II–compatible Speedlites7.2.2. Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E27.3. Using Speedlites7.3.1. Front and Rear Curtain Sync7.3.2. Flash Exposure Compensation7.3.3. Flash Exposure Bracketing7.3.4. Flash Exposure Lock7.3.5. High-speed sync7.4. Flash Techniques in the Field7.4.1. Balancing ambient and flash lighting7.4.2. Speedlite light modifiers and umbrellas7.4.3. Using a Speedlite as a secondary light7.4.4. Working with multiple wireless flash setups7.4.5. Balancing lighting extremes
8.1. Preparing to Shoot Video8.2. High-Definition Video8.2.1. Resolution and frame rate8.2.2. Maximum file size and runtime8.3. Using Live View8.3.1. LCD monitor light sensor8.3.2. Live mode8.3.3. Live Face Detection mode8.3.4. Quick mode8.3.5. Grid display8.3.6. Silent Shooting modes 1 and 28.4. HDMI Output8.5. MOV Format and MPEG-4 Video Compression8.6. Steadicams8.7. Sound Recording8.7.1. Onboard mono microphone8.7.2. External stereo input8.7.3. Selecting audio devices8.8. Mixing Video and Sound8.9. Lighting for High-Definition Video8.10. Shooting High-Definition Video in Lowlight
9.1. Overview and Trends9.2. Inspiration and Creative Resources9.3. Packing Your Gear Bag9.4. Shooting Sports9.5. Shooting Concerts9.6. Shooting Events9.7. Practical Professional Advice
10.1. Overview and Trends10.2. Inspiration and Creative Resources10.3. Packing Your Gear Bag10.4. Shooting Nature, Landscape, and Travel Images10.4.1. Using natural light10.4.1.1. Predawn and sunrise10.4.1.2. Early morning to midday10.4.1.3. Sunset, twilight, and dusk10.4.1.4. Diffused light10.4.2. Exposure techniques for atypical scenes10.4.3. Shooting in lowlight10.5. Practical Professional Advice
11.1. Overview and Trends11.2. Inspiration and Creative Resources11.3. Packing Your Gear Bag11.4. Shooting Portraits11.4.1. Taking outdoor portraits11.4.1.1. Getting the best color11.4.1.2. Use C modes11.4.2. Taking indoor portraits11.4.2.1. Window light11.4.2.2. Ambient interior and mixed light11.4.2.3. Studio lighting11.5. Practical Pro Advice
12.1. Overview and Trends12.2. Inspiration and Creative Resources12.3. Packing Your Gear Bag12.4. Shooting Stock and Editorial Images12.5. Practical Pro Advice
13.1. Overview and Trends13.1.1. Marketing13.1.2. Presentation13.2. Inspiration and Creative Resources13.2.1. Slideshows and DVDs13.2.2. Printed and bound albums13.3. Packing Your Gear Bag13.4. Shooting Weddings13.4.1. Getting ready13.4.2. Capturing the ceremony13.4.3. After the Ceremony13.4.3.1. Details13.4.3.2. Portraits13.4.3.3. The reception13.5. Professional Advice for Shooting Weddings
A.1. Canon Digital Photo ProfessionalA.2. EOS UtilityA.3. Updating the 5D Mark II FirmwareA.4. Cleaning the CMOS SensorA.4.1. Automatic Sensor Cleaning modeA.4.2. Dust Delete DataA.4.3. Manual cleaningA.4.3.1. Testing for dustA.4.3.2. Using the dry methodA.4.3.3. Using the wet methodA.4.3.4. Having a clean workflow

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Easy-to-understand techniques for getting the most from your Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR

At nearly $3,000 for the body only, the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR is for amateurs and semi-professionals who are serious about taking great photos-and this go-anywhere guide shares insight for doing just that. Authors Charlotte Lowrie and Brian McLernon walk you step by step through each function on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, going into more depth and scope than the standard manual that accompanies the camera. Portable and easy to understand, the book shows you how to get the exact show you want, when you want them, and is packed with more than 200 beautiful color photos.

Includes step-by-step techniques and professional tips on taking exceptional photos with your Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Reviews how to better understand the various functions and potential of your Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Features samples of inspirational photos taken by the author

With so much helpful advice for getting the most out of your Canon EOS 5D Mark II, you'll be referencing this guide again and again.

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