Canon EOS 5D Mark II Tutorial: My Menu and Final Overview

Introduction

• Welcome to video number 12 of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II tutorial series.
• Focus on the 'My Menu' feature, the last menu on the camera.
• Allows users to register favorite menu options for easier access.

Key Features of 'My Menu'

• AF Beep On/Off: Quickly disable or enable AF beep, useful in quiet settings (e.g., church).
• Image Quality Settings: Change between S RAW, RAW, or JPEG (large, medium, small).
  • Useful for events where RAW processing is unnecessary and JPEG suffices.
• External Speedlight Control: Access external speedlight functions quickly.
  • Related to earlier videos on flash function settings (won’t display without a flash mounted).
• AF Point Area Expansion: Quickly enable/disable for action shots (e.g., running subjects).
• Highlight Alert: Enable/disable blinking highlights in image previews.
  • Helps in identifying overexposed areas that may be problematic in the final image.

Customizing 'My Menu'

• Register Functions: Add preferred functions for quick access.
• Sort Items: Organize registered items by importance.
• Delete Items: Option to remove individual or all items.
• Display Options: Set 'My Menu' as the default when accessing the camera menu.

Conclusion of the Canon 5D Mark II Series

• The series covered all camera menus, including shooting, playback, settings, custom functions, and 'My Menu'.
• Encouragement to read the manual, watch tutorials, and practice shooting to get familiar with the camera.

Future Content and Announcements

• Upcoming content includes how to set a custom white balance, relevant across most Canon cameras.
• Plans for videos on the Canon Speedlight system and general photography tutorials (lighting, modifiers).
• Announcement of an upcoming workshop, "Let's Get This Lit", focusing on manual camera and flash techniques.
  • Workshop will include a PDF presentation and practical shooting sessions.
  • Further details to be announced on the other channel and blog.

Closing Remarks

• Best wishes for Christmas and New Year.
• Anticipation for more content in 2015.