Chapter 1
Camera Controls and Creativity ...7
The 5D Mark II Camera ...8
Jump Start—Using Full Auto Mode ...9
Good Things to Know ...10
Using the Viewfinder ...12
- Focus Screens ...12
- Diopter Adjustment ...12
- AF Points ...12
- Information Display ...12
Anatomy of the Camera ...13
- Top View ...13
- Rear View ...14
Changing Settings with Buttons and Dials ...15
- The Main Dial ...15
- The Quick Control Dial ...15
- The INFO Button ...15
Changing Settings on the Quick Control Screen ...16
- The Quick Control Screen ...16
- Dual Function Button Screens ...16
Changing Settings with Menus ...17
Playing Back & Managing Your Images ...20
- Image Review ...20
- Image Playback ...20
- INFO Display ...20
- Jumping in Playback ...21
Using the Playback Menu ...22
Giving Slide Shows ...23
Selecting Image Quality and Size ...24
- Number of Pixels ...24
- How An Image is Captured ...26
- The Exposure ...26
- It’s All Black and White After All ...26
- Choosing Image Size and Quality ...27
Chapter 2
Controlling Exposure ...30
Understanding Exposure ...31
The Shutter Controls Light and Motion ...32
The Aperture Controls Light and Depth of Field ...34
Using Shutter Speed and Aperture Together ...36
- Exposure— Faucets & Buckets Analogy ...37
- Exposure— Seesaw Analogy ...38
Retaining Highlight and Shadow Details ...39
Choosing Shooting Modes ...40
Using Creative Auto (CA) Mode ...41
Using Program AE (P) & Program Shift ...42
Using Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode ...43
Using Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode ...44
Using Manual (M) Mode ...45
How Your Exposure System Works ...46
- Meter Averaging and Middle Gray ...46
- Types of Metering ...48
When Automatic Exposure Works Well ...49
When to Override Automatic Exposure ...50
- Scenes Lighter than Middle Gray ...50
- Scenes Darker than Middle Gray ...51
- Subject Against a Very Light Background ...51
- Subject Against a Very Dark Background ...52
- Scenes with High Contrast ...52
How Overriding Autoexposure Works ...54
How to Override Automatic Exposure ...55
- Exposure Compensation ...55
- Autoexposure (AE) Lock ...55
- Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB) ...57
Using Histograms ...59
- Displaying Histograms ...59
- Evaluating Histograms ...59
- Clipped Pixels ...61
- Sample Histograms ...62
Chapter 3
Controlling Sharpness ...63
Getting Sharper Pictures ...64
- Using the Self-timer/Remote Switch ...64
- Supporting the Camera ...64
- Adjusting the ISO ...65
Sharpness Isn’t Everything ...67
How to Photograph Motion Sharply ...68
- Speed of Subject ...68
- Direction of Movement ...68
- Distance to Subject and Focal Length of Lens ...69
Focus and Depth of Field ...70
- Focus ...70
- Depth of Field ...70
- Checking Depth of Field ...71
Focusing Techniques ...72
- Autofocus Modes ...72
- Selectable Focusing Points ...73
- Displaying AF Points in Playback ...74
- Using Focus Lock ...74
- Manual Focus ...75
Controlling Depth of Field ...76
Using Deep Depth of Field ...77
Using Shallow Depth of Field ...78
Conveying the Feeling of Motion...79
Chapter 4
Capturing Light & Color ...80
Where Does Color Come From? ...81
White Balance and Color ...82
- Using Preset White Balance Settings ...82
- Creating and Using a Custom White Balance Setting ...83
- Using a Specific Color Temperature ...84
- Selecting a Color Space ...84
Using White Balance Correction & Bracketing ...85
Color and Time of Day ...86
Sunsets and Sunrises ...87
Weather ...89
Photographing at Night ...91
The Direction of Light ...93
The Quality of Light ...95
Chapter 5
Understanding Lenses ...96
Canon Lenses ...97
- Electronic Lens Mount ...97
- Focusing Technology ...97
- Ultrasonic Motors ...98
- Image Stabilization ...98
- Information on a Canon Lens ...99
Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction ...100
Focal Length ...101
Zoom Lenses ...102
Normal Lenses ...103
Wide-Angle Lenses ...104
Telephoto Lenses ...106
Macro Lenses and Accessories ...108
Tilt-Shift Lenses ...110
Lens Accessories ...111
Perspective in a Photograph ...112
Chapter 6
Using Flash and Studio Lighting ...113
How Flash Works ...114
Using a Canon Speedlite ...115
Controlling Flash Exposures ...116
- What’s E-TTL II? ...116
- Flash Exposure Compensation ...116
- Flash Exposure (FE) Lock ...117
External Speedlite Control ...118
- Flash Function Settings ...118
- Custom Functions ...118
- Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB) ...119
- High-speed Sync (FP) ...119
- Wireless Remote Flash ...120
- Stroboscopic Flash ...120
Portraits with Flash ...121
- Positioning the Flash and Subjects ...121
- Red-eye ...122
Using Fill Flash ...123
Using Slow Sync Flash ...124
Using Available Light ...126
Using Flash in Close-ups ...127
Studio Lighting ...128
- Candidates for Studio Lighting ...128
- Lighting ...128
- Backgrounds ...130
- Risers ...130
- Special Bulbs ...130
Portrait and Product Photography—Introduction ...131
The Main Light ...132
The Fill Light ...133
The Background Light ...134
The Rim Light ...135
Chapter 7
Other Features and Commands ...136
Continuous Photography ...137
Remote Control Photography ...138
Shooting Still Images in Live View ...139
- Manual Focusing ...140
- Live View/Movie Function Settings ...140
- Live View Function Settings ...140
- Screen Settings Type ...141
- Grid Display ...141
- Silent Shooting ...141
- Metering Timer ...142
- AF Mode ...142
- General Tips in Live View ...143
- Live View Focusing Tips ...143
- Magnified View for Focusing ...144
- Live View Exposure Tips ...144
Shooting Movies in Live View ...145
- Basic Movie Tips ...145
- Camera settings ...146
- Exposure Tips ...147
- Things to Avoid ...147
- Using a TV As the Monitor ...147
Playing Movies ...148
Using Picture Styles ...149
- Selecting Picture Styles ...149
- Adjusting Picture Styles ...149
- Registering a Picture Style ...150
Registering Your Own Settings...151
Using Custom Functions...152
- C.Fn I: Exposure ...153
- C. Fn II: Image ...154
- C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive ...155
- C.Fn IV: Operation Others ...156
Using My Menu ...158
Changing Other Settings ...159
- Shooting Without a CF Card ...159
- Setting the Date and Time ...159
- Changing the Review Time ...159
- Reset File Numbers ...160
- Turning the Beep On and Off ...160
- Adjusting Monitor Brightness ...161
- Traveling Options—Language and Video Settings ...161
- Setting the Auto Power Off Time ...161
- Formatting CF Cards ...161
- Turning Auto Rotate On and Off ...162
- Creating and Selecting Folders ...162
- Firmware Version ...163
- Battery Info ...163
Resetting Camera Settings ...164
Caring for Your Camera ...165
- Cleaning the Image Sensor ...165
- Cleaning the Camera and Lens ...167
- Protecting your Camera from the Elements ...167
- Protecting when Traveling ...168
- Storing a Camera ...168
- Caring for Yourself ...168