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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS-1D Mark II N is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera
with a large, fine-detail, 8.20-megapixel CMOS sensor. The camera is
compatible with all Canon EF lenses (except the EF-S lenses) 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.
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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.184).
EOS-1D Mark II N / 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 included)
Ni-MH Charger NC-E2
DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1
Wide Strap L5
Interface Cable IFC-200D4
Cable Protector
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
Video Cable VC-100
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM)
Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM, PDF)
Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.
EOS-1D Mark II N Instruction Manual (this booklet)
Software Guide
Gives an overview of the bundled software and explains the software
installation procedure.
Warranty card
* Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
* No memory card (for recording images) is included. Please purchase it sepa-
rately. Memory cards made by Canon are recommended.
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Contents
Introduction
Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3
Contents at a Glance......................................................................................... 6
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 10
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 12
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 14
Conventions Used in this Manual .................................................................... 20
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Getting Started
Recharging the Battery.................................................................................... 22
Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 25
Using a Household Power Outlet .................................................................... 27
Mounting and Detaching a Lens...................................................................... 29
Installing and Removing the Memory Card ..................................................... 30
Basic Operation ............................................................................................... 33
Menu Operations ............................................................................................. 38
Restoring the Default Settings....................................................................... 42
Dioptric Adjustment ......................................................................................... 43
Holding the Camera........................................................................................ 43
Setting the Language ...................................................................................... 44
Set the power-off time/Auto power off ............................................................. 45
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................... 46
Replacing the Date/Time Battery..................................................................... 47
Cleaning the CMOS sensor............................................................................. 48
Attaching the Neck Strap and Hand Strap....................................................... 50
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Image Settings
Setting the Image-recording Quality ................................................................ 52
Setting the ISO Speed..................................................................................... 55
Selecting a Picture Style.................................................................................. 56
Customizing the Picture Style.......................................................................... 58
Registering the Picture Style ........................................................................... 61
Setting the Color Space .................................................................................. 63
Selecting the White Balance............................................................................ 64
Custom White Balance .................................................................................... 65
Setting the Color Temperature ........................................................................ 67
White Balance Correction................................................................................ 68
White Balance Auto Bracketing ....................................................................... 69
Setting the Folder and Memory Card .............................................................. 71
Creating a New Folder................................................................................... 71
Selecting a Folder ......................................................................................... 72
Selecting the Memory Card ........................................................................... 72
Recording Identical Images on Both Cards (Dual image recording) ............. 73
Record RAW+JPEG Images Separately (RAW+JPEG separate recording) ... 74
Setting the File Name ...................................................................................... 75
File Numbering Methods ................................................................................. 76
Noise Reduction of Long Exposures ............................................................... 78
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Selecting the AF Mode.....................................................................................80
Selecting the AF Point......................................................................................82
Registering and Switching the AF Point...........................................................84
AF Point Activation Area .................................................................................86
AF Sensitivity and Lens’ Maximum Aperture ...................................................87
When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) .......................................................89
Selecting the Drive Mode .................................................................................91
Self-timer Operation .........................................................................................92
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Exposure Control
Selecting a Metering Mode ..............................................................................94
Program AE......................................................................................................98
Shutter-Priority AE .........................................................................................100
Aperture-Priority AE .......................................................................................102
Depth-of-field Preview..................................................................................103
Manual Exposure ...........................................................................................104
Setting Exposure Compensation....................................................................106
Auto Exposure Bracketing..............................................................................107
AE Lock..........................................................................................................109
Bulb Exposures ..............................................................................................110
LCD Panel Illumination.................................................................................110
Mirror Lockup .................................................................................................111
Eyepiece Shutter..........................................................................................111
Flash Photography .........................................................................................112
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Image Playback
Reviewing Images..........................................................................................116
Auto Image Rotation ......................................................................................118
Setting the LCD Brightness............................................................................119
Image Playback..............................................................................................120
Changing the Image Display Format............................................................121
Shooting Information Display .......................................................................122
Magnified View.............................................................................................124
Rotating an Image........................................................................................125
Viewing the Images on TV .............................................................................126
Image Protection ............................................................................................127
Sound Recording for an Image ......................................................................129
Erasing Images ..............................................................................................130
Formatting a Memory Card ............................................................................133
About Low-level Formatting .........................................................................134
Direct Printing from the Camera
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
Customizingthe Camera
Reference
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Contents at a Glance
Image Quality
Set picture effects
p.56 (Selecting a Picture Style)
Set custom picture effects p.58
(Customizing the Picture Style)
Print the image to a large size p.52, 54
(3, 1, Compression rate i)
Take many photos
Adjust the color tone
p.52, 54
(6, Compression rate o)
p.68, 69
(WB correction, WB bracketing)
Take black-and-white or sepia photos
p.57 (Monochrome)
Focusing
Change the AF point
p.82 (S Selecting the AF point)
Photograph a still subject
p.80 (One-Shot AF)
Photograph a moving subject p.80 (AI Servo AF)
Set the number of AF points from 45 to 11 or 9
p.166 (C.Fn-13-1, 2, 3, 4)
Enhance subject tracking with AI SERVO AF
p.86 (AF point expansion)
Drive
Change the continuous shooting speed
p.91 (Drive)
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Shooting
Freeze or blur the action
p.100 (s Shutter-priority AE)
Blur or the background or make everything look sharp
p.102 (f Aperture-priority AE)
Set the ISO speed to suit the scene’s brightness
p.55 (ISO speed)
Adjust the image brightness (exposure)
p.106, 107 (OExposure compensation, YAEB)
Set mirror lockup
p.111 (Mirror lockup)
Create a new folder to save images
p.71 (Creating a folder)
Image backup on another card p.73 (Dual image recording)
Save RAW and JPEG images separately
p.74 (RAW+JPEG separate recording)
Restore camera’s default settings
p.42 (Reset camera settings)
Image Playback and Printing
Check the shooting data
p.122 (Shooting information display)
Check the focus precision p.124 (Magnified zoom display)
Prevent accidental erasure of an image
p.127 (J Protect)
Erase an image
p.130 (L Erase)
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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.
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