Canon EOS-1D Mark II Digial User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
●This manual is for the EOS-1D X installed with firmware
version 2.0.0 or later.
●The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this
manual.
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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CEL-SS4YA214 © CANON INC. 2013 PRINTED IN THE EU
The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of
November 2013. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any lenses
and accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center.
CANON INC.
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Europe, Africa & Middle East
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The product and associated warranty are provided in European countries by Canon Europa N.V.

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The EOS-1D X is the top-of-the-line EOS high-performance digital
single-lens reflex camera featuring a full-frame (approx. 36 x 24 mm)
CMOS sensor with approx. 18.1 effective megapixels, Dual DIGIC 5+,
normal ISO speed range of ISO 100 - 51200, approx. 100% viewfinder
coverage, high-precision and high-speed 61-point AF, approx. 12 fps
high-speed continuous shooting, RGB metering sensor, 8.1 cm (3.2-in.)
LCD monitor, Live View shooting, and Full High-Definition (Full HD)
movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation, provides
many features for demanding shots, is highly reliable even in harsh
environments, and is compatible with a wide range of accessories that
expand shooting possibilities.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how
they come out. You can then better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Warnings” (p.413, 414) and “Handling Precautions” (p.14, 15).
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
CF Card
In this manual, “card” refers to a CF card. The CF card (for recording
images) is not included. Please purchase it separately.
Introduction

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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Attach Eyecup Eg to the viewfinder eyepiece.
* Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E4N
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E4N
(with protective covers)
Interface Cable
IFC-200U
Stereo AV Cable
AVC-DC400ST
EOS Solution Disk
(Software)
EOS Software Instruction
Manuals Disk
Camera
(with body cap and
battery compartment cap)
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Wired LAN
To set up a wired LAN using the Ethernet RJ-45 terminal (p.21), refer to the separate
“Wired LAN Instruction Manual” on the EOS Wired LAN Instruction Manuals Disk.
Software Instruction Manuals
The Software Instruction Manuals are included on the CD-ROM as
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Instruction Manuals disk.
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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<9> : Indicates the Multi-controller.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that the corresponding function remains
active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
respectively after you let go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
LCD monitor.
3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
<M> button and changing the setting.
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is already set to <1> (p.38).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens as an example.
Conventions Used in this Manual

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Chapters
Introduction 2
Getting Started 29
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 65
Image Settings 119
Exposure Control 169
Flash Photography 195
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 205
Shooting Movies 225
Image Playback 251
Post-Processing Images 291
Sensor Cleaning 299
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
305
Customizing the Camera 323
Reference 365
Software Start Guide 417
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Introduction 2
Item Check List................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 4
Chapters........................................................................................... 5
Index to Features ........................................................................... 12
Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 14
Quick Start Guide ........................................................................... 16
Nomenclature ................................................................................. 18
Getting Started 29
Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 30
Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 34
Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 35
Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 38
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone .................................................. 40
Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 42
Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 43
Basic Operation.............................................................................. 45
QQuick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 51
3Menu Operations.................................................................. 53
Before You Start............................................................................. 55
Formatting the Card..................................................................... 55
Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off................................. 57
Setting the Image Review Time................................................... 57
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ............................. 58
Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level........................................ 61
Feature Guide............................................................................ 63
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Setting the AF and Drive Modes 65
2: Selecting the AF Mode............................................................66
SSelecting the AF Area...............................................................69
AF Area Selection Modes ...............................................................73
About the AF Sensor.......................................................................76
Lenses and Usable AF Points.........................................................77
Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) ...................85
Customizing AF Functions ..............................................................94
Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus (AF Microadjustment) ....107
When Autofocus Fails ...................................................................113
MF: Manual Focusing.................................................................114
R: Selecting the Drive Mode...................................................115
jUsing the Self-timer .................................................................117
Image Settings 119
Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback ...........................120
Setting the Image-Recording Quality ............................................123
i: Setting the ISO Speed .........................................................130
Selecting a Picture Style ............................................................... 135
Customizing a Picture Style ..........................................................138
Registering a Picture Style............................................................141
B: Setting the White Balance....................................................143
OCustom White Balance...........................................................144
PSetting the Color Temperature...............................................149
uWhite Balance Correction ........................................................150
Correcting the Brightness and Contrast Automatically (Auto Lighting Optimizer) ..152
Noise Reduction Settings..............................................................153
Highlight Tone Priority...................................................................156
Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction ... 157

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Creating and Selecting a Folder................................................... 160
Changing the File Name............................................................... 162
File Numbering Methods .............................................................. 164
Setting Copyright Information....................................................... 166
Setting the Color Space ............................................................... 168
Exposure Control 169
d: Program AE............................................................................. 170
s: Shutter-Priority AE ................................................................ 173
f: Aperture-Priority AE ............................................................. 175
Depth of Field Preview............................................................... 176
a: Manual Exposure ................................................................... 177
qSelecting the Metering Mode.................................................. 179
OSetting Exposure Compensation............................................. 181
hAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)........................................... 182
AAE Lock................................................................................... 183
Bulb Exposures ............................................................................ 184
PMultiple Exposures ................................................................. 186
2Mirror Lockup ........................................................................ 193
Flash Photography 195
DFlash Photography ................................................................... 196
Setting the Flash .......................................................................... 199
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 205
APreparing for Live View Shooting........................................... 206
AShooting with the LCD Monitor .............................................. 207
Shooting Function Settings .......................................................... 211
Menu Function Settings................................................................ 212

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Using AF to Focus ........................................................................215
Focusing Manually ........................................................................222
Shooting Movies 225
kPreparing to Shoot Movies .....................................................226
kShooting Movies .....................................................................227
Autoexposure Shooting..............................................................227
Shutter-priority AE......................................................................228
Aperture-priority AE....................................................................229
Manual Exposure Shooting ........................................................231
Shooting Still Photos ..................................................................236
Shooting Function Settings ...........................................................238
Setting the Movie-Recording Size.................................................239
Setting the Sound Recording ........................................................242
Silent Control ................................................................................244
Setting the Time Code ..................................................................245
Menu Function Settings ................................................................247
Image Playback 251
xImage Playback ......................................................................252
B: Shooting Information Display ..............................................254
HISearching for Images Quickly.............................................257
uMagnified View ........................................................................259
bRotating the Image ..................................................................261
Setting Ratings..............................................................................262
QQuick Control During Playback ...............................................264
kEnjoying Movies......................................................................266
kPlaying Movies........................................................................268
XEditing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes...............................270
Slide Show (Auto Playback)..........................................................272

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Viewing the Images on TV ........................................................... 275
JProtecting Images................................................................... 279
KRecording and Playing Voice Memos ..................................... 281
aCopying Images ...................................................................... 283
LErasing Images........................................................................ 286
Changing Image Playback Settings ............................................. 288
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness....................................... 288
Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ............................................... 289
Post-Processing Images 291
RProcessing RAW Images with the Camera .......................... 292
SResize..................................................................................... 297
Sensor Cleaning 299
fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning .................................................. 300
Appending Dust Delete Data........................................................ 301
Manual Sensor Cleaning .............................................................. 303
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 305
Preparing to Print ......................................................................... 306
wPrinting.................................................................................... 308
Trimming the Image................................................................... 313
WDigital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 315
WDirect Printing with DPOF....................................................... 318
dTransferring Images to a Personal Computer........................ 319
Customizing the Camera 323
Custom Functions ........................................................................ 324