INSTRUCTION MANUAL E INSTRUCTION MANUAL E Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS-1Ds Mark II is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera with a large (36mm x 24mm), 16.70-megapixel CMOS sensor. The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses (except the EF-S lens) and designed for quick shooting at will. Besides high-precision Area AF, the camera has many features for all types of photography, from fully automatic snapshooting to professional-level, creative work. Read this Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with the proper operation of this camera. Test the Camera Before Using Before using the camera, take a few test shots and check that the images are properly recorded on the memory card. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or read by a personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused. Copyrights Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of images of people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc. , may prohibit photography. ¡ Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc. ¡ Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. ¡ CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. ¡ Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ¡ Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States and other countries. ¡ SD is a trademark. ¡ All other corporate names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners. * This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard that enhances compatibility between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera setting information is incorporated and optimized to obtain better print output quality. 2 Item Check List Check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. The accessories included can also be checked in the System Map (p.170 ). ¢ EOS-1Ds Mark II / Camera body (Eyecup, body cap, and battery compart- ment cap attached. Built-in lithium battery for date/time.) ¢ Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 (protective cover and instructions included) ¢ Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 (Instructions included) ¢ DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1 (Instructions included) ¢ Wide Strap L5 ¢ Interface Cable IFC-450D4 ¢ Interface Cable IFC-400PCU ¢ Video Cable VC-100 ¢ EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk ¢ Digital Photo Professional Disk ¢ Pocket Guide Quick start guide to shooting. ¢ EOS-1Ds Mark II Instruction Manual (this booklet) ¢ EOS-1Ds Mark II Software Instruction Manual Explains the procedure for transferring images to a personal computer and for RAW image processing. ¢ Digital Photo Professional Main Function Quick Guide ¢ Warranty card * Be careful not to lose any of the above items. * Using Canon memory cards is recommended. 3 Contents Introduction Item Check List .................................................................................... 3 Handling Precautions .......................................................................... 8 Nomenclature .................................................................................... 10 Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................... 16 1 Getting Started 17 Recharging the Battery ...................................................................... 18 Installing and Removing the Battery .................................................. 20 Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................... 22 Mounting and Detaching a Lens ........................................................ 23 Installing and Removing the Memory Card ....................................... 24 Basic Operation ................................................................................. 27 Menu Operations ............................................................................... 32 Restoring the Default Settings ........................................................ 36 Dioptric Adjustment ........................................................................... 37 Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 38 Replacing the Date/Time Battery ....................................................... 39 Cleaning the CMOS sensor ............................................................... 40 Attaching the Neck Strap and Hand Strap ......................................... 42 2 Image Settings 43 Setting the Image-recording Quality .................................................. 44 Setting the ISO Speed ....................................................................... 47 Selecting the White Balance .............................................................. 48 Custom White Balance ...................................................................... 49 Setting the Color Temperature .......................................................... 51 White Balance Correction .................................................................. 52 White Balance Auto Bracketing ......................................................... 53 Selecting the Color Matrix ................................................................. 55 Creating Custom Color Matrix Settings ............................................. 56 Setting the Processing Parameters ................................................... 58 Setting the Folder and Memory Card ................................................ 60 Creating a new folder ...................................................................... 60 Selecting a Folder ........................................................................... 61 Selecting the Memory Card ............................................................ 61 Using Both Memory Cards for Image Recording (Backup) ............. 62 File Numbering Methods ................................................................... 63 3 Autofocus and Drive Modes 4 65 Selecting the AF Mode ...................................................................... 66 Selecting the AF Point ....................................................................... 68 Registering and Switching the AF Point .............................................70 AF Point Activation Area ...................................................................72 AF Sensitivity and Lens' Maximum Aperture .....................................73 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) .........................................75 Selecting the Drive Mode ...................................................................77 1 Self-timer Operation ...........................................................................78 4 Exposure Control 79 2 Selecting a Metering Mode ................................................................80 Program AE .......................................................................................84 Shutter-Priority AE .............................................................................86 Aperture-Priority AE ...........................................................................88 Depth-of-field Preview .....................................................................89 Manual Exposure ...............................................................................90 Setting Exposure Compensation .......................................................92 Auto Exposure Bracketing .................................................................93 AE Lock ..............................................................................................95 Bulb Exposures ..................................................................................96 LCD Panel Illumination ....................................................................96 Mirror Lockup .....................................................................................97 Eyepiece Shutter .............................................................................97 Flash Photography .............................................................................98 3 4 5 5 Image Playback 101 Reviewing Images ............................................................................102 Auto Image Rotation ........................................................................104 6 Image Playback ...............................................................................105 Changing the Image Display Format .............................................106 Magnified View ..............................................................................109 Rotating an Image .........................................................................110 Viewing the Images on TV ...............................................................111 7 Image Protection ..............................................................................112 Sound Recording for an Image ........................................................114 Erasing Images ................................................................................115 Formatting a Memory Card ..............................................................118 8 6 Camera Direct Printing 7 DPOF: Digital Print Order Format 8 Customizing the Camera 9 Reference 121 137 145 161 9 5 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death · To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries. - Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery. Do not apply heat or apply solder to the battery pack or back-up battery. Do not expose the battery pack or back-up battery to fire or water. And do not subject the battery pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock. - Do not install the battery pack or back-up battery in reversed polarity (+ ­). Do not mix new and old or different types of batteries. - Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F). Also, do not exceed the recharging time. - Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera, accessories, connecting cables, etc. · Keep the back-up battery away from children. If a child swallows the battery, consult a physician immediately. (Battery chemicals may harm the stomach and intestines.) · When disposing of a battery pack or back-up battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent fire or an explosion. · If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during battery pack recharging, immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging and prevent a fire. · If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. · Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a physician immediately. · During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock. · Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock. · Do not fire the flash at someone driving a car. It may cause an accident. · Do not fire the flash near a person's eyes. It may impair the person's vision. When using flash to photograph an infant, keep at least 1 meter away. · Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and fire. · Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or fire. 6 · If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock. · Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock. · Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens. Doing so may damage your vision. · Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally choke the child. · Do not store the equipment i ...