If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.

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 eld such as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong magnetic elds and radio waves can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data. Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction. The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewnder, mirror, and focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon dealer. Do not touch the cameras electrical contacts with your ngers. This is to prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera misoperation. If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room, condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent condensation, rst put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag. If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid damaging the camera. Remove the lens, memory card, and battery and wait until the condensation evaporates. If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to check that the camera is still working. Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a darkroom or chemical lab. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions before using the camera. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
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. In either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature.

cover. 3 Close thethe cover until the cover Push in
release handle returns to its original position.
> switch 4 Turn the <4of possible to <1>. The number shots will be
displayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewnder. s The folder No. and le 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

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.
out the memory 2 Takeremove the CF card, card. the To press
Eject button. To remove the SD card, push it in and release it.
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. After image capture, you cannot do any menu operation while the image is processed and recorded onto the memory card (lit or blinking access lamp). When the memory card becomes full, the Card Full warning will appear on the LCD panel and in the viewnder. Shooting will be disabled.Replace the memory card with one that is not full. If Card Err (Card error) is displayed on the LCD panel, see page 119. Card error display Card-full display
Memory card No. If you use a low-capacity memory card, it might not be able to record large images. Microdrive cards are more vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If you use a microdrive, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical shock while recording or playing images. Do not touch the SD cards contacts with your ngers or metal objects.

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. <d> : 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.

Loading Read settings saved camera setting in memory card Format Initializes and erases card
Languages provided: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplied Chinese, Japanese

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 viewnder to shoot. To adjust the LCD monitors brightness, select the <b> menu tab and select [LCD Brightness].
Restoring the Default Settings Press the <N> button and <B> button simultaneously for 2 sec.
The cameras default settings will be as shown below. Image-Recording Settings
Image size White balance White balance bracketing White balance compensation Parameters Color matrix

3 (Large) Q

Shooting Settings
Shooting mode AF Mode Metering mode Drive modes Exposure compensation Flash exposure compensation AE lock FE lock AEB Custom Functions AF point registration <d> Program AE One-Shot AF Evaluative metering Single
Off 0 (Zero) Standard 1 Standard
AF point selection Automatic 0 (Zero) 0 (Zero) Canceled Canceled Canceled Current settings retained Center AF point

Dioptric Adjustment

Remove the eyecup.
While grasping both sides of the eyecup, slide it upward to remove.
2 Turn the dioptric adjustment knob.
Turn the knob to the right or left until the AF point or the center spot metering circle looks sharp in the viewnder.

3 Reattach the eyecup.

If the cameras dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a clear viewnder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types) is recommended. (p.169)

Holding the Camera

To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.

Horizontal shooting

Vertical shooting
Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your both elbows lightly against your body. Hold the lens at the bottom with your left hand. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewnder. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other instead of lining up both feet.
3Setting the Date and Time

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.
Photograph a white object.
Make sure the plain, white subject lls the entire center spot metering circle. Set the lens focus mode switch to <g>, then focus manually. (p.76) Set any white balance setting. (p.48) Shoot the white object so that a standard exposure is obtained. If it is underexposed or overexposed, a correct white balance setting might not be obtained.
2 Select [Custom WB]. Select the <z> tab.
Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [Custom WB]. Then let go of the button. s The 9-image index display will appear.
the 3 Select downimage. > button and Hold the <X
turn the <5> dial to select the image you shot in step 1. Then let go of the button.
the balance data. 4 ImportdownwhiteX> button and Hold the <
turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the <X> button. s The images white balance data will be imported.
<O 5 Select down >. <B> button and turn Hold the
the <5> dial to select <O>. Then let go of the <B> 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 balances color temperature.
Select <P> for the white balance.
Hold down the <B> button and turn the <5> dial to select <P>.
Set the color 2 Hold down thetemperature. and turn <B> button
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.
When setting the color temperature for an articial light source, set white balance correction (magenta or green) as necessary. If you want to set <P> to the reading taken with a color temperature meter, take test shots and adjust the setting to compensate for the difference between the color temperature meters reading and the cameras color temperature reading.

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 lter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. Users familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating lters will nd this feature handy.
Hold down the <B> button and press the <u> button.
Hold down the <B> button. You can let go of the <u> button.

the 2 Select downdesired setting and Hold the <X> button
turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting. Then let go of the button.

Auto Reset (A-Reset)

Each time you replace the memory card, the le numbering will be reset to the rst le number (XXXX0001). Since the le number starts from 0001 in each memory card, you can organize images according to memory cards.
File numbering after changing the folder

Memory card 1

100 XXXXXXXX0001 XXXX0001 XXXX0001
File numbering after replacing the memory card
Memory card 1 Memory card 2

Continuous Numbering

The le numbering continues in sequence even after you replace the memory card. This prevents images from having the same le number, so image management with a personal computer is easier.
100 XXXXXXXX0002 XXXX0001 XXXX0002
Even if the memory card still has space, shooting is not possible beyond le number 9999. If this happens, follow the instructions on the LCD monitor and hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. A new folder will be created and you can continue shooting. To prevent any interruption in shooting, set the le numbering method to [M-Reset] beforehand. If the memory card in use has a DCIM folder, the le numbering might continue from the last image saved in the folder.

File names

A le name is assigned automatically to each image you capture. The le name consists of a unique, four-character camera code preset at the factory and a le number assigned automatically. The camera code cannot be changed. (Example)

5F9Z0001.jpg

Forced reset (M-Reset)
This creates a new folder automatically and starts the le numbering from XXXX0001. Subsequent images you capture are stored in this new folder. The le numbering method (auto reset or continuous numbering) will be the one that was set before forced reset.
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>.

Manual selection with 45 AF points
Press the <S> button. (9)
2 Select an AF point. AF point, turn To select a horizontal
the <6> dial. To select a vertical AF point, turn the <5> dial. If all the peripheral AF points light up, automatic AF point selection will take effect. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot.
To select a vertical AF point, you can also press the <S> button, then hold down the <P> 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. The AF point selection procedure is the same as explained in steps 1 and 2.
Manual selection limited to 9 AF points C.Fn-13-3 (p.151)
The center AF point and 8 peripheral AF points are selectable. Selecting a horizontal AF point is the same as explained in steps 1 and 2. Selecting an AF point beyond a peripheral AF point will set the automatic selection mode. To select a peripheral AF point, press the <S> button and turn the <5> dial.
With C.Fn-13-1/2/3, all 45 AF points will be available for automatic selection.
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

Select the AF point to be registered.
Press the <S> and turn the <6> or <5> dial.
2 Register the selected AF point. Hold down the <P> button and press
the <I> button. The AF point will be registered. During AF point registration and switching, the LCD panel will display the following:
Automatic AF point selection

Off-center AF point

Center AF point
When using a Speedlite and spot metering, rst press the <P> button. If you press the <I> button rst, the AF point selection will be canceled. An AF point cannot be registered if C.Fn-13-3 has been set to limit the selectable AF points to 9.
Switching to the Registered AF Point
Normally, you press the <P> button and <S> button simultaneously to switch to the registered AF point. However, with C.Fn-18-1/2 (p.153), you can just press the <P> button to switch to the registered AF point. Set Custom Functions with 3 <n>.
(1) Press the <P> button and <S> button simultaneously.

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 <Q> button and turn the <6> dial to select the desired metering mode. Then let go of the button.

q Evaluative Metering

This is the cameras standard metering mode suited for most subjects even under backlit conditions. After detecting the subjects position in the viewnder; the brightness, background, front and back lighting conditions; and camera orientation (horizontal or vertical), the camera sets the proper exposure.

w Partial Metering

Effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to backlighting, etc. The metering is weighted at the center covering about 13.5% of the viewnder area.

r Spot Metering

This is for metering a specic part of the subject or scene. The metering is weighted at the center covering about 3.8% of the viewnder area.
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 (3.8% of viewnder). (p.69, 151)
If you use ash, you can set ash exposure compensation by holding down the <Q> 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.
1 Set the metering mode to spot metering. (p.80) the <I> button. 2 Pressthe spot metering point over the Aim
area where you want a relative exposure reading, then press the <I> button. s On the right of the viewnder, the relative exposure level will be displayed for the spot meter reading taken. The exposure setting displayed is the result of averaging the multiple spot meter readings.
While referring to the exposure level indicators three spot metering marks, you can set the exposure compensation to obtain the desired result.

You can take up to eight spot meter readings for one picture. If you press the <I> button to try and take a ninth spot meter reading, no 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 <Q>, <W>, or <E> button. (3) After taking the picture, you let go of the shutter button. Multi-spot metering can be xed at the center or linked to the active AF point.

dProgram AE

Select <d> on the LCD panel.
Hold down the <W> button and turn the <6> dial to select <d>. Then let go of the button.
the subject. 2 Focus through the viewnder and aim Look
the Area AF ellipse over the subject. Then press the shutter button halfway. s The AF point which achieves focus ashes briey and the focus conrmation light <o> in the viewnder lights at the same time. At the same time, the green focus conrmation light <o> in the viewnder is displayed. s The exposure setting will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewnder.
the display. 3 Checkshutter speed and aperture value The
will be set automatically and displayed in the viewnder and on the LCD panel. As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, the exposure will be correct.
4 Take the picture. and press the Compose the shot
shutter button completely.
If 30 and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed. Or use ash. If 8000 and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates overexposure. Decrease the ISO speed. Or attach a neutral density lter 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 conrmation light <o> blinks, the shutter will lock and a picture cannot be taken. You can freely change the shutter speed and aperture combination (program) while retaining the same exposure. This is called program shift. To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway and turn the <6> dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed. After you take the picture, the program shift will be canceled.

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.
Aperture Value Display The larger the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The aperture values displayed will differ depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to the camera, 00 will be displayed for the aperture value.

Depth-of-field Preview

Press the depth-of-eld preview button to stop down the aperture and see the range of acceptable focus in the viewnder.
The exposure will be locked (AE lock) while you press the depth-of-eld preview button.

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 viewnder or use a handheld exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. *a stands for Manual.
Select <a> on the LCD panel.
Hold down the <W> button and turn the <6> dial to select <a>. Then let go of the button.
2 Turn the <7> switch to <1>.
<6 dial to 3 Turn thespeed>and turnset the5> shutter the < dial to set the aperture.
To set the aperture, you can also press the <O> button and turn the <6> dial.
subject. 4 Focus the shutter button halfway. Press the
s The exposure setting will be displayed. On the right of the viewnder, the exposure level indicator <s> indicates the current exposure level relative to the standard exposure index <a>.

Exposure level indicator

5 Set the exposure. level and set the Check the exposure
desired shutter speed and aperture value.

6 Take the picture.

If the top or bottom of the exposure level blinks, it indicates that the exposure exceeds 3 stops.
OSetting Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter the cameras 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>.
Press the shutter button halfway.
(9) Check the exposure level.
<5> dial to set the 2 Turn theexposure compensation desired amount.
The exposure level indicator <N> is displayed on the LCD panel, and the exposure compensation icon <y> and the exposure level indicator <s> are displayed in the viewnder. To cancel exposure compensation, set the exposure level indicator to the standard exposure index (<C> or <a>).

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.

Select [Protect images].

Select the <x> tab. Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [Protect images]. Then let go of the button.
2 Select the desired protection setting.
Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting. Then let go of the button. s A conrmation dialog will appear. Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the button.
Protected images cannot be erased with the cameras Erase function. To erase protected images, rst cancel the image protection.
KSound Recording for an Image
You can record and add sound to any image. The sound data is recorded in the image le and can be played with the software provided.
1 Display the image to have sound. the sound. 2 Recordthe <H> button for about 2 Press

microphone

sec. When [Recording] appears, keep pressing the <H> 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. s Images having a sound recording will have the <j> icon displayed.
Sound recording is possible while in any image display format. Sound recording is not possible with a protected image. The camera cannot playback the sound. To make a sound recording longer than 30 sec. , repeat step 2 to make another recording for the same image. You can also record sound right after image capture during the image review by following step 2.

Erasing Images

You can erase a single image with the <L> button, erase all images in a folder, or use menu commands to erase all images in a memory card. 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 L> 2 PressErase<menubutton. at the The will appear
bottom of the screen. PTo exit the erase menu, press the <L> button again.
3 Erase the image. > button and turn Hold down the <L
the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the button. s The access lamp will light or blink and the image will be erased.
You can also follow steps 2 and 3 to erase the image right after capture during the image preview.
LErasing All Images in a Folder folder containing 1 Select the be erased. (p.61) the images to playback mode. 2 Set the the <V> button. Press
If the folder selection screen is displayed, hold down the <V> button and turn the <5> dial to set the playback mode. Any image display format is okay.

Lens AF stop button function
1: AF operates only while the AF stop button is pressed. While the button is pressed, AF operation with the camera is disabled. 2 : When the button is pressed while metering is still active, AE lock takes effect. Convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. 3 : In the manual AF point selection mode, holding down the button switches to automatic AF point selection (among 45 AF points). Holding down the button switches from manual AF point selection to automatic AF point selection instantly. Convenient when you are no longer able to focus track a moving subject with a manuallyselected AF point in the AI Servo AF mode. In the automatic AF point selection mode, the center AF point is selected only while you hold down the button. 4 : In the One-Shot AF mode, the camera switches to AI Servo AF mode only while you hold down the button. In the AI Servo AF mode, the camera switches to One-Shot AF mode only while you hold down the button. Convenient when you need to keep switching between One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF for a subject which keeps moving and stopping. 5: With the lens IS switch already ON, the Image Stabilizer operates only while you press the button.
The AF stop button is provided only on IS super telephoto lenses.

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-21

AI Servo continuous shooting and shooting priority
1: Shooting is possible even while focus has not been achieved. Even though the focus is not quite sharp, at least you will have a picture.

C.Fn-00

Focusing screen
0: For New Laser-matte screens. 1: For Laser-matte screens. Since the EOS-1D Mark IIs standard focusing screen is the Ec-CIII, C.Fn00-1 is already set upon factory shipment.
For C.Fn-00 when you change the focusing screen, see page 166.
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 specic shooting situation such as sports, snapshooting, and landscapes. Note that C.Fn-00 Focusing screen cannot be registered in any Custom Function group.

* About P.Fn-11, 12, 13, 22, and 29
To preserve the same Personal Function numbers (P.Fn-00 to 31) used by previous EOS-1 cameras, a few Personal Function numbers have been left unused.
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 modied only with the provided software.
number of the Personal 2 Select thewhose setting you want Function to clear or reset.
Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select Personal Function number. Then let go of the button.
3 Clear or reset the setting. turn the Hold down the <X> and
<5> dial. To cancel the setting, select [OFF]. To reset, select [ON]. Then let go of the <X> button. s To indicate the effective choice, [ON]or [OFF] will be displayed in green.
Clearing All Personal Functions
In step 1 above, if you select [Clear all Personal Functions], the Clear all Personal Functions screen will appear. Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. When you let go of the button, all the Personal Function settings will be cleared. To reset the Personal Function settings, follow the procedure above.
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-1D Mark II camera body.

Saving camera settings

Select [Save camera settings].
Select the <c> tab. Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [Save camera settings]. Then let go of the button.
Save 2 Hold the camera settings. and down the <X> button
turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the <X> button. s The camera settings will be saved onto the memory card.
The date/time, number of remaining shots, and other unnecessary settings will not be saved/read. Only one set of camera settings can be saved onto a memory card. If the memory card already has camera settings saved, they will be overwritten.

Reading camera settings

2 Select the <c> tab.
Transfer the camera settings saved in the memory card to the camera. Select [Loading camera settings].
Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [Loading camera settings]. Then let go of the button.
3 Read the camera settings. and Hold down the <X> button
turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the <X> button. s The menu will disappear and the camera will turn off for an instant. s The camera settings will be read by the camera and take immediate effect.

Reference

This section will help you understand your camera better. It covers basic shooting concepts, system accessories, camera specications, and other reference information.

equipment check list.. 3 erase.. 115 error codes.. 165 exposure compensation.. 92 eyepiece shutter.. 97
FE lock.. 98 le numbering.. 63 ash.. 98 focus lock.. 67 focusing screen.. 166 folder creation.. 60 folder selecting. 61 format.. 118
backup..62 battery.18, 20, 168 battery check..20 bulb exposures..96
clear all camera settings..36 color matrix..55 color saturation.56 color space..56 color temperature..51 color tone..56 continuous shooting.77 contrast..58 Custom Functions..146 custom white balance.49
highlight alert.. 107 histogram.. 108 holding the camera.. 37
image review.. 102 image review time. 103 Image size.. 44 index display.. 106 ISO speed.. 47 ISO speed extension.. 47
date/time battery replacement.39 date/time setting..38 DC Coupler Kit..22 default settings..36 depth of eld..89 dioptric adjustment..37

JPEG Quality.. 46

LCD monitor. 9, 36

Memory card No. If you use a low-capacity memory card, it might not be able to record large images. Microdrive cards are more vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If you use a microdrive, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical shock while recording or playing images. Do not touch the SD cards contacts with your ngers or metal objects.

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. <d> : 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. If you turn the <4> switch to <2> while the captured images are being recorded onto the memory card, the remaining number of captured images to be recorded will be displayed on the top LCD panel. When all the images are nished recording, the display will turn off and the camera will turn off.

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 viewnder. Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the picture.
If you press the shutter button halfway and (9) elapse, you must press it halfway again and wait a moment before pressing it completely to take a picture. If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway rst or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. No matter what state the camera is in (image playback, menu operation, image recording, etc.), you can return to shooting instantly just by pressing the shutter button halfway.

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.

desired recording quality. 3 Set thedown the <X> button and Hold
turn the <5> dial to select the desired [JPEG quality]. Then let go of the button. The larger the number, the higher the quality will be (lower compression).
The higher the recording quality, the fewer the number of possible shots will be. On the other hand, the lower the recording quality, the higher the number of possible shots will be. JPEG quality levels 1 to 5 are indicated by <o>, and levels 6 to 10 are indicated by <i>.

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 ner. The camera can be set between ISO 100 and 1600 in 1/3-stop increments.
Hold down the <E> and <Q> buttons simultaneously.
The current ISO speed will be displayed on the LCD panel.
> dial. 2 Turn the <<6> dial until the desired Turn the 6
ISO speed is displayed on the LCD panel, then let go of the buttons. s The ISO speed will be set.
At higher ISO speeds and higher ambient temperatures, the image will have more noise. High temperatures, high ISO speeds, or long exposures may cause irregular colors in the image.

ISO speed extension

Under the <z> tab, set [ISO expansion] to <On> to enable ISO 50 or 3200 to be set. When set, ISO 50 is indicated by L and ISO 3200 by H.
3Selecting the White Balance
Normally, the <Q> setting will set the optimum white balance automatically. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with <Q>, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source.
Select the white balance setting.
Hold down the <B> button and turn the <5> dial to select the desired white balance. Then let go of the button.
:Auto (Approx. 3000K-7000K) :Daylight (Approx. 5200K) :Shade (Approx. 7000K) :Cloudy, twilight, sunset (Approx. 6000K) :Tungsten light (Approx. 3200K) :White uorescent light (Approx. 4000K) :Flash (Approx. 6000K) :Custom (Approx. 2000K-10000K) Set the optimum white balance manually to suit the lighting. (p.49) P :Color temperature (Approx. 2800K-10000K) PC-1, PC-2, PC-3 Personal white balance Use the provided software to register Personal white balance settings. Not displayed if no Personal white balance settings have been registered.

Q W E R Y U I O

About White Balance
The three RGB (red, green, and blue) primary colors exist in the light source in varying proportions depending on the color temperature. When the color temperature is high, there is more blue. And when the color temperature is low, there is more red. To the human eye, a white object looks white regardless of the type of lighting. With a digital camera, the color temperature can be adjusted with software so that the colors in the image look more natural. The subjects white color is used as the criteria for adjusting the other colors. The cameras <Q> setting uses the CMOS sensor for auto white balance.

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.
Photograph a white object.
Make sure the plain, white subject lls the entire center spot metering circle. Set the lens focus mode switch to <g>, then focus manually. (p.76) Set any white balance setting. (p.48) Shoot the white object so that a standard exposure is obtained. If it is underexposed or overexposed, a correct white balance setting might not be obtained.
2 Select [Custom WB]. Select the <z> tab.
Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [Custom WB]. Then let go of the button. s The 9-image index display will appear.
the 3 Select downimage. > button and Hold the <X
turn the <5> dial to select the image you shot in step 1. Then let go of the button.
the balance data. 4 ImportdownwhiteX> button and Hold the <
turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the <X> button. s The images white balance data will be imported.
<O 5 Select down >. <B> button and turn Hold the
the <5> dial to select <O>. Then let go of the <B> 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 balances color temperature.
Select <P> for the white balance.
Hold down the <B> button and turn the <5> dial to select <P>.

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 ve letters, like 100ABC_D. The ve 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. Also, if there are folder numbers with the same threedigit number (regardless of the letters) such as 100ABC_C and 100ABC_D, the camera will not recognize the folders.

Selecting a Folder

Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select a folder. Then let go of the button. s The folder will be selected.
Selecting the Memory Card
Select the memory card to be used for image recording, playback, and erasing. Hold down the <er> button and turn the <5> dial to select the memory card. Then let go of the button. The left [f] tab is the CF card, and the right [g] tab is the SD card.
Using Both Memory Cards for Image Recording (Backup)
The image is recorded with the same le No., pixel count, and recording quality in the same-numbered folder in both the CF card and SD card.

Select [BackUp].

Select the <c> tab. Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [BackUp]. Then let go of the button.
the 2 Select downdesired setting. and Hold the <X> button
turn the <5> dial to select the setting. Then let go of the button. Either selection, h or j, will record the same image onto both cards.
Difference between h and j
After image capture, you can have the image displayed from the CF card or SD card. Selecting h will display the image in the CF card, and j will display the image in the SD card.
To make it easier to nd back-up images, create a new folder and select it. The number of remaining shots displayed on the top LCD panel will be based on the memory card having less remaining capacity. In the back-up mode, a folder with the same number will be created automatically in the CF card and SD card. If either one of the memory cards becomes full, shooting will not be possible. You cannot move or copy images between the two cards.

3File Numbering Methods

The le number is like the frame number on lm. There are two le numbering methods: [A-Reset] and [Continuous]. The captured pictures are automatically assigned a le number from 0001 to 9999. The images are saved in the selected folder.

Select [File numbering].

Select the <c> tab. Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [File numbering]. Then let go of the button.
the 2 Select downdesired setting and Hold the <X> button
turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting. Then let go of the button.

:Selected AF point :AF points in expanded activation area
Expanding the activation area to 7 or 13 AF points automatically C.Fn-17-2 (p.152)
As shown below, the AF point activation area expands automatically to suit the lens focal length and AF mode. This is effective when the subjects movement is unpredictable. AF Mode OneShot AF AI Servo AF Lens Focal Length Shorter than 200mm 200mm or longer
The AF activation area does not expand automatically.
The activation area expands by 1 AF point
AF Sensitivity and Lens Maximum Aperture
The EOS-1Ds Mark IIs 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. The cross-type sensors vertical-line sensitivity is about three times higher than its horizontal-line sensitivity. (2) With the following L-series lenses whose maximum aperture is f/4 or brighter, the center AF point will be a cross-type sensor with or without an Extender attached. The remaining 44 AF points will only be horizontal-line sensitive (except with EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM + Extender EF 1.4x).
EF 28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM EF 300mm f/4L USM EF 300mm f/4L IS USM EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM EF 500mm f/4L IS USM EF 600mm f/4L USM EF 600mm f/4L IS USM EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM
With Extender EF 1.4x or EF 1.4x II:
EF 200mm f/2.8L USM EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM EF 300mm f/2.8L USM EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM EF 400mm f/2.8L USM EF 400mm f/2.8L II USM EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
With Extender EF 2x or EF 2x II:
EF 135mm f/2L USM EF 200mm f/1.8L USM
(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/4.5-5.6L IS USM
EF 300mm f/4L USM EF 300mm f/4L IS USM EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM EF 500mm f/4L IS USM EF 600mm f/4L USM EF 600mm f/4L IS USM EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM
When you press the <S> button, the top LCD panel will show the display on the right.
With the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM lens (without IS) attached with Extender EF 1.4x or EF 1.4x II, the center AF point will work as a cross-type sensor. Do not use autofocus with the other AF points because they may cause a focusing error.
When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)
Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus conrmation light <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:

Self-timer Operation

Select the self-timer mode.
Hold down the <W> and <Q> 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 2 Focus in thesubject. and press the Look viewnder
shutter button halfway to check that the focus conrmation light is on and the exposure setting is displayed.
3 Take the picture.button completely. Press the shutter
The self-timer lamp will start blinking to indicate that it is counting down. The lamps blinking will become faster two seconds before the picture is taken.
Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus. Use a tripod when you use the self-timer. To cancel the self-timer after it starts, set the <4> switch to <2>. When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.67) for an object at about the same distance as where you will be. The 2-second self-timer is effective for close-ups or photo duplicating work to prevent camera shake (camera movement while the shutter button is pressed).

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 <Q> button and turn the <6> dial to select the desired metering mode. Then let go of the button.

q Evaluative Metering

This is the cameras standard metering mode suited for most subjects even under backlit conditions. After detecting the subjects position in the viewnder; the brightness, background, front and back lighting conditions; and camera orientation (horizontal or vertical), the camera sets the proper exposure.

will be set automatically and displayed in the viewnder and on the LCD panel. As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, the exposure will be correct.
4 Take the picture. and press the Compose the shot
shutter button completely.
If 30 and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed. Or use ash. If 8000 and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates overexposure. Decrease the ISO speed. Or attach a neutral density lter 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 conrmation light <o> blinks, the shutter will lock and a picture cannot be taken. You can freely change the shutter speed and aperture combination (program) while retaining the same exposure. This is called program shift. To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway and turn the <6> dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed. After you take the picture, the program shift will be canceled.

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

Slow shutter speed
Select <s> on the LCD panel.
Hold down the <W> button and turn the <6> dial to select <s>. Then let go of the button.
shutter 2 Set theatdesiredLCD panelspeed. Look the top and turn

the <6> dial.

subject. 3 Focus the shutter button halfway. Press the
The aperture value is set automatically.
4 Check the viewnder display and shoot.
As long as the aperture value is not blinking, the exposure will be correct.

Playback the image.

Press the <V> button. s The last captured image will appear on the LCD monitor.
the 2 Select downimage. > and turn the Hold the <X
<5> dial. To playback images starting with the last image, turn the dial counterclockwise. To playback images starting with the rst image, turn the dial clockwise.
If you leave the camera in playback mode, the playback mode will turn off after half of the auto power-off time elapses (p.35). If the auto power-off function is [Off], the playback mode will turn off automatically after 15 minutes. You can playback only the images in the current folder. To view images in a different folder, select that folder rst (p.61).
Changing the Image Display Format
1 Playback the image. image display format. 2 Change thethe <V> button and Hold down
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.

Image display format

Shooting information
Single image Four-image index Nine-image index
Shooting Information Display
Exposure compensation amount Aperture Shutter speed AF point Flash exposure compensation amount Metering mode Shooting mode White balance ISO speed Color temperature if <P> set. ISO speed bracketing Image protection Sound recording Image-recording quality Memory card selection Histogram Image verication data appended Folder number File No. Date and time White balance bracketing amount White balance correction

3Highlight Alert

Set the <x> menus [Highlight alert] to [On]. This will display the highlight alert on the shooting information and single image displays. Any overexposed areas will blink. To obtain more image detail in the overexposed areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again.

3AF Point Display

When the <x> menus [Display AF points] is [On], the AF point(s) used to achieve focus will be shown on the shooting information display. (p.34) If the image was taken in the One-Shot AF mode, the AF point which achieved focus will be displayed. If automatic AF point selection was used, you may see multiple AF points which achieved focus. If AI Servo AF was used, the selected AF point will be displayed.

3Histogram

With the <x> menu, you can set [Histogram display] to [Bright.] or [RGB].

[Bright.] Display

This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of the images 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. If there are too many pixels on the left, the shadow detail will be lost. And if there are too many pixels on the right, the highlight detail will be lost. The tones in-between will be reproduced. By checking the images brightness histogram, you can see the exposure level bias and the overall tone reproduction condition. Sample

2 Select the image you want to rotate. the image. 3 Rotate time you press and let go of the Each
<X> button, the image will rotate clockwise. To stop rotating the image, press the <M> button. The menu will reappear.
If you hold down the <r> button and press the <y> button, the 9-image index will appear.

Viewing the Images on TV

Set the <b> menus [Video system] to [NTSC] or [PAL] to match your TV system. Always turn off the camera and the television before connecting or disconnecting them.
Connect the camera to the TV.
Open the cameras terminal cover. Use the video cable (provided) to connect the cameras <1> terminal to the TVs VIDEO IN terminal. Insert the cable plug all the way in.
2 Turn the TV on, and set the input switch to VIDEO IN.
Turn the 3 <1>. cameras <4> switch to the 4 Pressimage<V> button. The will appear on the TV
screen. (Nothing will be displayed on the cameras LCD monitor. ) After you nish, set the <4> switch to <2>, turn the TV off, then disconnect the video cable.
While looking at the TV screen, you can view images and set the menu settings as you can with the LCD monitor. Depending on your TV, the image periphery may be cut off.

J Image Protection

Protecting a Single Image
This prevents the image from being erased accidentally.
Display the image to be protected.
the image. 2 Protectthe <H> button. Press
The <J> icon will then appear to indicate that the image is protected. To cancel the image protection, press the <H> button again. The <J> icon will disappear. You can also protect the image right after capture by pressing the <H> button during the image review.
Since the <H> button has dual functions for image protection and sound recording (p.114), if you press the button too long (2 sec.), sound recording will start instead and image protection will not be set. To apply image protection, press the <H> button and let it go immediately. Note that formatting the memory card will also erase any protected images. The image can be protected regardless of the display format. Protected images cannot be erased with the cameras Erase function. To erase protected images, rst cancel the image protection. If you use Erase all (p.116, 117) when there are protected images, all images except the protected ones will be erased. This is convenient when you want to erase unnecessary images all at once.

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 cameras LCD monitor. Select [Stop] or [Continue]. If you select [Continue] and the printer does not resume printing, it will resume automatically after you resolve the problem. If you are using a BJ printer equipped with an operation display panel, the error No. will be displayed if an error occurs. To resolve the respective error, refer to the BJ printers instruction manual.

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.

Select [Trimming].

The trimming screen will appear.
2 Trim the image. within the trimming The image area
frame will be printed. The operation guide disappears while you trim the image. It will reappear after 5 sec. of idle time. Changing the trimming frame size and moving the frame You can change the trimming frame size in the same way you magnify or reduce the image display. For details, see Magnied View (p.109). Rotating the frame Each time you press the <H> button, the trimming frame will toggle between the vertical and horizontal orientations.

Image area to be printed

trimming. 3 Exit thethe <X> button. Press
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 specied. 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 cameras LCD monitor. If you look at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame might not be displayed accurately. The trimming frame will be different depending on the [Paper], [Image], and [Borders] settings.
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. With a DPOF-compatible digital camera, you can do the following: By tting a Memory card into a printer compatible with DPOF, you can make prints as specied. Printers capable of direct printing from the camera can print the images as specied by DPOF. When ordering prints from a photo lab, you do not need to ll in any order form to specify the image selections, quantity, etc.

Print Order

Print settings
Set the print type, date imprinting, and le 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

Standard Index Both
Prints one image on the paper. Multiple, thumbnail images are printed on the paper. Prints both the standard and index prints.

Date File No.

On Off On Off
[On] imprints the recorded date on the print. [On] imprints the le No. on the print.

Select [Print Order].

The print order screen will appear.
[Set 2 Selectset up up]. will appear. The screen
3 Set the options as desired. [File Set the [Print Type], [Date], and

[Print Type]

[Date]

[File No.]

Exit the set up 4 Press the <7screen. > 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 le No. might not be imprinted depending on the print type setting and printer type. (See the table below.) Print Type Standard Index* Both Standard Date Yes Yes Yes File No. No Yes No
Index* Yes Yes * With Bubble Jet Direct, the date and le No. will not be imprinted. With [Index] prints, both the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. When printing with DPOF, you must use the Memory card whose Print Order specications have been set. DPOF will not work with any images which were removed from the Memory card without DPOF specication. Certain DPOF-compatible printers and photo labs might not be able to print the photos as you specied. If this happens with your printer, refer to the printers instruction manual. Or check with your photo lab about compatibility when ordering prints. Do not insert into the camera a memory card containing images captured by a different camera and then try to order prints. The print order may not work or may be overwritten. Also, depending on the image le format, the print order may not be possible.
Selecting Individual Images

Select [Order].

The order screen will appear.
the image to be printed. 2 Select set the camera for index playback, If you
a three-image display will appear. To return to single image display, set the camera for standard image display.

Three-image view

C.Fn-11

AF point selection method
1: This reverses the functions of the <S> button and <O> button. 2: While exposure metering is active, turn the <5> dial to select a horizontal AF point. (If C.Fn-13-3 has been set, select a peripheral AF point.) This is also possible while you press the shutter button halfway and during continuous shooting with AI Servo AF. The AF point selection stops at the extreme left, extreme right, top-most, and bottom-most AF points. During autofocusing, you can press the <S> button to switch instantly to the automatic AF point selection mode. You can also select the AF point (including automatic AF point selection) with the same operation as C.Fn-11-1. If both C.Fn-11-2 and C.Fn-18-1/2 (p.153) have been set, select a vertical AF point by pressing the <O> button and turning the <5> dial. 3: This reverses the functions of the <S> button and <I> button.

C.Fn-12

Mirror lockup
1: Effective for close-up and telephoto shots to prevent camera shake caused by the mirrors reex 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. Spot metering is linked to the active AF point. (p.81)
The metering mode must be set to spot metering before it can be linked to the AF point. If C.Fn-13-1/2 is set or cleared, the registered AF point (p.70) will be replaced by the center AF point. Any metering mode besides spot metering can be used. With C.Fn-13-1/2/3, all 45 AF points will be available for automatic selection. With C.Fn-13-1/3, FE lock is possible with any AF point you select.

C.Fn-14

E-TTL II autoash system
0: Fully automatic ash photography for all conditions, from low light to daylight ll-ash. 1: The ash exposure will be averaged over the Area AF ellipse. Since automatic ash exposure compensation will not be executed, you may have to set it yourself depending on the scene. This also applies if you use FE lock.

C.Fn-15

Shutter curtain synchronization
1: By using a slow sync speed, you can create a light trail following a moving subject. The ash res right before the shutter closes. This Custom Function can be used to obtain 2nd-curtain sync effects even with EX-series Speedlites which do not have this feature. If an EX-series Speedlite having this feature is set for 2nd-curtain sync, it will override this Custom Function.

Ec-series Interchangeable Focusing Screens Ec-A: Standard microprism Ec-H: Laser-matte with scale

Ec-B: New split screen

Ec-I: Laser-matte with cross hair

Ec-CII: All Laser-matte

Ec-L: Cross split screen

Ec-CIII: Laser-matte

Ec-N: New Laser-matte
Ec-D: Laser-matte with grid

Ec-R: New Laser-matte

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 packs memory effect. It runs on 100 - 240 VAC.

Shoe-mount Speedlites

Flash photography with an EX-series Speedlite is as easy as normal auto exposure shooting without ash. All EXseries Speedlites enable E-TTL II autoash, high-speed sync (FP ash), and FE lock. With the 580EX or 550EX, an easy-to-use, wireless E-TTL II autoash system is possible with multiple Speedlites.

Macro Ring Lites

The EX-series Macro Lites are ideal for close-up ash photography. You can re only one or both ash tubes and control the ash ratio to easily obtain sophisticated lighting effects with E-TTL II autoash. Also, high-speed sync (FP ash), FE lock, and a multi-Speedlite, wireless system (with the 580EX, 550EX, or 420EX as a slave) are possible to achieve various macro ash effects.

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 cameras 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.Bulbexposure timer, and 4. Shutter-release count setting. The timer can be set anywhere from 1 sec. to 99 hours, 59 min. , 59 sec. in 1-sec. increments. The connection plug for the camera has a quick-lock feature.