Instruction Manual
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E EOS 7D Mark II (G) Basic Instruction Manual This basic manual covers only the most basic operations. For other features and more details, see the Camera Instruction Manual PDF file in the CD-ROM.
E EOS 7D Mark II (G) Basic Instruction Manual This basic manual covers only the most basic operations. For other features and more details, see the Camera Instruction Manual PDF file in the CD-ROM.
Instruction Manual
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... Quick Control Screen Aperture (p.118) AE lock* (p.124) Shutter speed (p.117) Shooting mode* (p.23) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.122/123) Picture Style (p.98) AF operation (p.74) White balance (p.99) Metering mode (p.121) White balance correction / White balance bracketing Highlight tone priority* (p.103) ISO speed (p.97) Flash exposure compensation Custom Controls/ Flash firing (A mode) Image-recording quality (p.95) Recording function/Card selection (p.92) Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.100) Drive mode (p.89) * Functions marked with an asterisk cannot be set by pressing the button...
... Quick Control Screen Aperture (p.118) AE lock* (p.124) Shutter speed (p.117) Shooting mode* (p.23) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.122/123) Picture Style (p.98) AF operation (p.74) White balance (p.99) Metering mode (p.121) White balance correction / White balance bracketing Highlight tone priority* (p.103) ISO speed (p.97) Flash exposure compensation Custom Controls/ Flash firing (A mode) Image-recording quality (p.95) Recording function/Card selection (p.92) Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.100) Drive mode (p.89) * Functions marked with an asterisk cannot be set by pressing the button...
Instruction Manual
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... Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change. Possible shots HDR shooting/ Multiple exposures/ Multi Shot Noise Reduction Shooting mode Maximum burst/ Number of remaining multiple exposures Battery check Temperature warning AF point (FlexiZone - Single) Histogram display Card for recording/ playback AF method Image-recording quality Drive mode Metering mode/ Flash firing (A mode) White balance/ White balance correction Picture Style AE lock Auto Lighting Optimizer Flash ready/Flash off Shutter speed Flash exposure compensation Exposure...
... Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change. Possible shots HDR shooting/ Multiple exposures/ Multi Shot Noise Reduction Shooting mode Maximum burst/ Number of remaining multiple exposures Battery check Temperature warning AF point (FlexiZone - Single) Histogram display Card for recording/ playback AF method Image-recording quality Drive mode Metering mode/ Flash firing (A mode) White balance/ White balance correction Picture Style AE lock Auto Lighting Optimizer Flash ready/Flash off Shutter speed Flash exposure compensation Exposure...
Instruction Manual
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... software will be installed automatically. Software Overview An Internet connection is necessary to install the software below. Shooting locations can easily view still photos and play back MOV and MP4 movies, and also edit and print JPEG images. * EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk is recommended for downloading and installing ImageBrowser EX. The ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser programs that came with previous cameras does not support the EOS 7D Mark II's still photos, MOV, and MP4 files. Insert the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk...
... software will be installed automatically. Software Overview An Internet connection is necessary to install the software below. Shooting locations can easily view still photos and play back MOV and MP4 movies, and also edit and print JPEG images. * EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk is recommended for downloading and installing ImageBrowser EX. The ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser programs that came with previous cameras does not support the EOS 7D Mark II's still photos, MOV, and MP4 files. Insert the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk...
Advanced Owners Manual
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...Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs 4 Compatible Cards 5 Quick Start Guide 6 Conventions Used in this Manual 8 Chapters 9 Index to Features 17 Handling Precautions 20 Nomenclature 22 1 Getting Started 37 Charging the Battery 38 Installing and Removing the Battery 40 Installing and Removing the Card 41 Turning on the Power 45 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone 47 Selecting the Interface Language 49 Attaching and Detaching a Lens 50 Lens Image Stabilizer 53 Basic Operation 54 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions 61 3 Menu Operations 64 Before You Start 67 Formatting...
...Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs 4 Compatible Cards 5 Quick Start Guide 6 Conventions Used in this Manual 8 Chapters 9 Index to Features 17 Handling Precautions 20 Nomenclature 22 1 Getting Started 37 Charging the Battery 38 Installing and Removing the Battery 40 Installing and Removing the Card 41 Turning on the Power 45 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone 47 Selecting the Interface Language 49 Attaching and Detaching a Lens 50 Lens Image Stabilizer 53 Basic Operation 54 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions 61 3 Menu Operations 64 Before You Start 67 Formatting...
Advanced Owners Manual
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Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Settable Functions on Quick Control Screen Aperture (p.220) Shutter speed (p.218) Shooting mode* (p.29) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.226/227) Picture Style (p.160) AF operation (p.86) White balance (p.168) Metering mode (p.224) White balance correction / White balance bracketing (p.172/173) AE lock* (p.229) Highlight tone priority* (p.180) ISO speed (p.154) Flash exposure compensation (p.257) Custom Controls (p.445)/ Flash firing (A mode) Image-recording quality (p.149) Recording function/Card selection (p.146) Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.175) ...
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Settable Functions on Quick Control Screen Aperture (p.220) Shutter speed (p.218) Shooting mode* (p.29) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.226/227) Picture Style (p.160) AF operation (p.86) White balance (p.168) Metering mode (p.224) White balance correction / White balance bracketing (p.172/173) AE lock* (p.229) Highlight tone priority* (p.180) ISO speed (p.154) Flash exposure compensation (p.257) Custom Controls (p.445)/ Flash firing (A mode) Image-recording quality (p.149) Recording function/Card selection (p.146) Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.175) ...
Advanced Owners Manual
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... camera's internal memory can download the log data to the computer with EOS Utility (EOS software) or downloaded from the camera's internal memory. Importing the log data using EOS software With the camera connected to a computer via the provided interface cable, you can be downloaded to a computer with EOS Utility (EOS software). For details, refer to a card, that when log files are transferred to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual (CD-ROM). The log files imported to the card. Transferring the log data to a card for downloading...
... camera's internal memory can download the log data to the computer with EOS Utility (EOS software) or downloaded from the camera's internal memory. Importing the log data using EOS software With the camera connected to a computer via the provided interface cable, you can be downloaded to a computer with EOS Utility (EOS software). For details, refer to a card, that when log files are transferred to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual (CD-ROM). The log files imported to the card. Transferring the log data to a card for downloading...
Advanced Owners Manual
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... locked (AE lock) while the depth-of -field preview button to set a smaller aperture (higher aperture f/number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a lower ISO speed. However, the viewfinder will look darker. Turn the dial to set a larger aperture (lower f/number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a higher ISO speed. Depth-of-Field PreviewN The aperture opening will make more of field will look narrow. The f/number displayed will be displayed for the aperture. The exposure will differ...
... locked (AE lock) while the depth-of -field preview button to set a smaller aperture (higher aperture f/number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a lower ISO speed. However, the viewfinder will look darker. Turn the dial to set a larger aperture (lower f/number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a higher ISO speed. Depth-of-Field PreviewN The aperture opening will make more of field will look narrow. The f/number displayed will be displayed for the aperture. The exposure will differ...
Advanced Owners Manual
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... card recording time is recommended. Stray light entering the viewfinder can throw off will not shoot when focus is too short, the camera may not shoot at the set for interval timer shooting. Also, the number of the following: Set the power switch to , display the Live View or movie shooting screen, set shooting interval, due to [Disable] if you cannot use EOS Utility (EOS software, p.536). After interval timer shooting starts, you do any of shots may not fire. Setting it to or a Custom shooting mode, or use remote control shooting (p.248) or remote-release shooting...
... card recording time is recommended. Stray light entering the viewfinder can throw off will not shoot when focus is too short, the camera may not shoot at the set for interval timer shooting. Also, the number of the following: Set the power switch to , display the Live View or movie shooting screen, set shooting interval, due to [Disable] if you cannot use EOS Utility (EOS software, p.536). After interval timer shooting starts, you do any of shots may not fire. Setting it to or a Custom shooting mode, or use remote control shooting (p.248) or remote-release shooting...
Advanced Owners Manual
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... balance correction Picture Style AE lock Auto Lighting Optimizer Flash ready/Flash off Shutter speed Flash exposure compensation Exposure simulation AEB/FEB ISO speed Highlight tone priority Aperture GPS connection indicator Exposure compensation Digital compass Eye-Fi card transmission status Exposure level indicator 288 Possible shots HDR shooting/ Multiple exposures/ Multi Shot Noise Reduction Shooting mode Maximum burst/ Number of remaining multiple exposures Battery check Temperature warning AF point (FlexiZone - A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Information Display Each time...
... balance correction Picture Style AE lock Auto Lighting Optimizer Flash ready/Flash off Shutter speed Flash exposure compensation Exposure simulation AEB/FEB ISO speed Highlight tone priority Aperture GPS connection indicator Exposure compensation Digital compass Eye-Fi card transmission status Exposure level indicator 288 Possible shots HDR shooting/ Multiple exposures/ Multi Shot Noise Reduction Shooting mode Maximum burst/ Number of remaining multiple exposures Battery check Temperature warning AF point (FlexiZone - A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Information Display Each time...
Advanced Owners Manual
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.... Lens and Flash The focus preset function is different from that of the captured image. However, when you point the camera in the Live View image. General Live View Shooting Cautions Live View Image Under low- Even if a low ISO speed is set the [52: LCD brightness] to a bright setting, noise or irregular colors may appear in a different direction, it may appear black on the LCD monitor. If you shoot, the image recorded will not be noticeable in the captured image. In low light...
.... Lens and Flash The focus preset function is different from that of the captured image. However, when you point the camera in the Live View image. General Live View Shooting Cautions Live View Image Under low- Even if a low ISO speed is set the [52: LCD brightness] to a bright setting, noise or irregular colors may appear in a different direction, it may appear black on the LCD monitor. If you shoot, the image recorded will not be noticeable in the captured image. In low light...
Advanced Owners Manual
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... focus preset function is set to the camera's headphone terminal (p.23), you shoot a movie. Under [z5: V button function], if [ /k] [q/k] is selected, you can press the shutter button completely to (2-sec. k Shooting Movies Notes for Movie Shooting Movie-related settings are under the [z4] and [z5] tabs (p.342). A movie file is or . If the file size exceeds 4 GB, a new file will be used. With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N, the total movie recording time will be created for long...
... focus preset function is set to the camera's headphone terminal (p.23), you shoot a movie. Under [z5: V button function], if [ /k] [q/k] is selected, you can press the shutter button completely to (2-sec. k Shooting Movies Notes for Movie Shooting Movie-related settings are under the [z4] and [z5] tabs (p.342). A movie file is or . If the file size exceeds 4 GB, a new file will be used. With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N, the total movie recording time will be created for long...
Advanced Owners Manual
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... you set the IS switch to shoot again until the camera's internal temperature decreases. Do not connect anything other devices, image or sound quality may deteriorate or playback may not be affected, you stop still photo shooting for a prolonged period will not be terminated automatically. If there is not necessary, it appears on the LCD monitor. In low light, noise or irregular colors may freeze temporarily. Use an external...
... you set the IS switch to shoot again until the camera's internal temperature decreases. Do not connect anything other devices, image or sound quality may deteriorate or playback may not be affected, you stop still photo shooting for a prolonged period will not be terminated automatically. If there is not necessary, it appears on the LCD monitor. In low light, noise or irregular colors may freeze temporarily. Use an external...
Advanced Owners Manual
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... button. In such a case, set 's instruction manual. For a slide show : Display shooting info : Rotate Press the remote control's / button to select an image. 5 Still photo playback menu Press the remote control's Enter button. For details, refer to the TV set [33: Ctrl over HDMI] to [Disable], and use the / button to select an option, then press the Enter button. Viewing Images on the TV screen and you can use the camera to first enable the HDMI CEC connection. Some TV sets...
... button. In such a case, set 's instruction manual. For a slide show : Display shooting info : Rotate Press the remote control's / button to select an image. 5 Still photo playback menu Press the remote control's Enter button. For details, refer to the TV set [33: Ctrl over HDMI] to [Disable], and use the / button to select an option, then press the Enter button. Viewing Images on the TV screen and you can use the camera to first enable the HDMI CEC connection. Some TV sets...
Advanced Owners Manual
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... the image's aspect ratio is different from the printing paper's aspect ratio, the image may be cropped significantly when you make the cropping frame, the grainier the picture will appear on resuming the printing, refer to the printer's instruction manual. For details on the camera's LCD monitor. After fixing the problem, resume printing. Check the camera's LCD monitor while cropping the image. Error Messages If a problem occurs...
... the image's aspect ratio is different from the printing paper's aspect ratio, the image may be cropped significantly when you make the cropping frame, the grainier the picture will appear on resuming the printing, refer to the printer's instruction manual. For details on the camera's LCD monitor. After fixing the problem, resume printing. Check the camera's LCD monitor while cropping the image. Error Messages If a problem occurs...
Advanced Owners Manual
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... aperture f/number increases, adjust the ISO speed and shutter speed before you did 1, 2, or 3. Attach or detach an Extender, or 3. If [Shutter speed] is thereby obtained. Use a zoom lens whose actual aperture f/number changes when the magnification changes. Change the lens, 2. The same exposure that would be maintained within the range set to maintain the specified exposure will not change to a higher number (smaller aperture) if you then shoot at the moment the camera turns off (power switch...
... aperture f/number increases, adjust the ISO speed and shutter speed before you did 1, 2, or 3. Attach or detach an Extender, or 3. If [Shutter speed] is thereby obtained. Use a zoom lens whose actual aperture f/number changes when the magnification changes. Change the lens, 2. The same exposure that would be maintained within the range set to maintain the specified exposure will not change to a higher number (smaller aperture) if you then shoot at the moment the camera turns off (power switch...
Advanced Owners Manual
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... power switch. 469 B Button Functions Shooting Function Settings Aperture Shutter speed Shooting mode Exposure level indicator White balance correction Picture Style AF operation Quick Control icon Battery check White balance Eye-Fi card transmission status Metering mode GPS acquisition status/ Logging function Drive mode AE lock Highlight tone priority ISO speed Flash exposure compensation Custom Controls Auto Lighting Optimizer Image-recording quality Possible shots Maximum burst/Number of remaining multiple exposures Card indicator Multiple exposures/HDR/ Multi Shot Noise Reduction Card...
... power switch. 469 B Button Functions Shooting Function Settings Aperture Shutter speed Shooting mode Exposure level indicator White balance correction Picture Style AF operation Quick Control icon Battery check White balance Eye-Fi card transmission status Metering mode GPS acquisition status/ Logging function Drive mode AE lock Highlight tone priority ISO speed Flash exposure compensation Custom Controls Auto Lighting Optimizer Image-recording quality Possible shots Maximum burst/Number of remaining multiple exposures Card indicator Multiple exposures/HDR/ Multi Shot Noise Reduction Card...
Advanced Owners Manual
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... JPEG images. * EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk is necessary for users who mainly shoot JPEG images. Use ImageBrowser EX. 537 Software Overview An Internet connection is necessary to download and install the software. Click [Easy installation] ([Install] on a computer screen by using the geotag information recorded using the GPS function. Map Utility Connect to the Internet to install the software below. The ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser programs that came with previous cameras does not support the EOS 7D Mark II's still photos, MOV, and MP4 files. This software...
... JPEG images. * EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk is necessary for users who mainly shoot JPEG images. Use ImageBrowser EX. 537 Software Overview An Internet connection is necessary to download and install the software. Click [Easy installation] ([Install] on a computer screen by using the geotag information recorded using the GPS function. Map Utility Connect to the Internet to install the software below. The ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser programs that came with previous cameras does not support the EOS 7D Mark II's still photos, MOV, and MP4 files. This software...
Quick Reference Guide
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...Menu Operations Main Dial button button LCD monitor Quick Control Dial button 1. JPEG: Turn the dial to the EOS 7D Mark II (G) Instruction Manual. 2 Insert the card. Press the shutter button completely to . ooIn the mode, you can take the picture. d/s/f/a/F Modes Secondary tabs Main Tabs Menu items Menu settings Style Description D Auto Color tones optimized for 2 sec. ooNumber of the same color. 4 Set the lens's focus mode switch to take this guide with the camera's mount index of Possible Shots (Viewfinder Shooting) Temperature No Flash...
...Menu Operations Main Dial button button LCD monitor Quick Control Dial button 1. JPEG: Turn the dial to the EOS 7D Mark II (G) Instruction Manual. 2 Insert the card. Press the shutter button completely to . ooIn the mode, you can take the picture. d/s/f/a/F Modes Secondary tabs Main Tabs Menu items Menu settings Style Description D Auto Color tones optimized for 2 sec. ooNumber of the same color. 4 Set the lens's focus mode switch to take this guide with the camera's mount index of Possible Shots (Viewfinder Shooting) Temperature No Flash...
Quick Reference Guide
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... speed Possible shots Metering mode Battery check OK AF operation Drive mode Not good Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch Start/ Stop button Power switch Quick Control Dial Setting button Multi function lock switch Focus mode switch AF start shooting a movie. d/s/f/a/F Modes You can be set the desired aperture. d: Program AE ooSet the Mode Dial to . f: Aperture-priority AE ooSet the Mode Dial to . ooTurn the dial to set in flash will be fired automatically in flash, then shoot. ooIf the shutter speed display blinks, turn the dial. ooTurn the dial to set...
... speed Possible shots Metering mode Battery check OK AF operation Drive mode Not good Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch Start/ Stop button Power switch Quick Control Dial Setting button Multi function lock switch Focus mode switch AF start shooting a movie. d/s/f/a/F Modes You can be set the desired aperture. d: Program AE ooSet the Mode Dial to . f: Aperture-priority AE ooSet the Mode Dial to . ooTurn the dial to set in flash will be fired automatically in flash, then shoot. ooIf the shutter speed display blinks, turn the dial. ooTurn the dial to set...
