Canon EOS R5 User Guide
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Using Adapted Lenses on the Canon EOS R5
When mounting a ‘mechanical’ adapter, that is one that has no electronic connection, the camera does not recognise that an adapter is attached, even if a lens is mounted on it. The Canon EOS R5 is delivered from the factory with the option to operate mechanically adapted lenses disabled (as are other EOS R cameras). No doubt this is to protect the shutter blades and sensor, but it means you will have to enable the option, which Canon describes as ‘release shutter without a lens attached’. This presumably refers to operating the camera to check the shutter operation, but more often than not, I suspect users are going to want…
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Setting up Back-button AF on the Canon EOS R5
By following these steps, you will be able to set up Back-button AF operation on the Canon EOS R5. This guide has been written specifically for the Canon EOS R5; however, the operation will be similar to other EOS R cameras, including the EOS R5 II. Sports photographers often want to customise their cameras for so-called ‘Back-button AF‘ operation; however, it can be a useful option for most photographers. Customising this feature involves deactivating the AF start feature from the shutter button and selecting Servo AF from the camera’s AF menu options, if it is not already enabled. This action effectively switches between Servo AF, One-Shot AF, and manual focusing…
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Setting up AF shortcuts on the Canon EOS R5
By following these steps, you will be able to set AF operation shortcuts to customisable buttons on the Canon EOS R5 (this guide has been written specifically for the Canon EOS R5, however, the operation will be similar to other EOS R cameras). Setting autofocus (AF) operation shortcuts to customisable buttons on the Canon EOS R5 (and other EOS R cameras) is an easy way to improve the handling experience by allowing quick access to frequently used functions. The default (factory) setting for the AF-On button at the rear of the camera is to initiate the AF operation, which is fine if you want to check its working before triggering…
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Setting playback in the viewfinder of the Canon EOS R5
By following these steps, you will be able to set and view playback in the Canon EOS R5’s viewfinder. To set playback in the viewfinder of the Canon EOS R5, follow these steps: 1. Turn on the Camera: Ensure your Canon EOS R5 is powered on. 2. Switch to Playback Mode: You can switch to playback mode by pressing the playback button, which is represented by a blue triangle icon with a rectangle around it. This button is located on the lower right of the back of the camera. 3. Using the Viewfinder: The EOS R5 primarily uses the LCD screen for playback, but you can also use the electronic…
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