IX . CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
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White Balance
Custom Functions
The white balance and color temperature settings are the same as those on the EOS-1D
Mark II
N
. Now white balance can be set with the menu in addition to setting it while
looking at the rear LCD panel. The lowest color temperature has been extended by 300°K,
and the settable range has been expanded to 2500°K–10000°K in 100°K increments.
The Custom white balance can now be registered with up to 5 images shot on the spot,
in addition to registering it with an image in the memory card. The registered Custom WB
data can also be captioned. Up to 5 Personal white balance settings can be registered
(PC1–PC5). On the EOS-1D Mark II
N
, 3 settings could be registered.
The Custom white balance function has been
improved. It is still set with the [Custom WB
regist.] menu and, as with previous cameras,
you can select an image stored in the memory
card and obtain and register the custom WB data.
Now, you can also take a picture and register
the custom WB data. Up to 5 custom WB data
items can be registered, a useful upgrade.
The old Personal Functions have been consolidated with
Custom Functions (C.Fn), 57 in all, with a new numbering
system. They are organized in groups I to IV. Custom
Functions are now pleasantly faster to select and set.
With Speedlite 580EX II attached, you can set or cancel the
Speedlite's Custom Functions (C.Fn-0 to C.Fn-18) with the
camera. You can also use the camera to set the Speedlite's
flash mode, flash exposure compensation amount, FEB,
flash sync, and other Speedlite functions. With an EX-series
Speedlite other than the 580EX II, the camera cannot set or
clear the Speedlite's functions and Custom Functions.
With the 580EX II, the following Custom Functions are available:
Custom functions
External speedlite control
WB Mode
Approx. 3,000-7,000
Approx. 5,200
Approx. 7,000
Approx. 6,000
Approx. 3,200
Approx. 4,000
Approx. 6,000
Approx. 2,000-10,000
Approx. 2,500-10,000
–
1. Auto (AWB)
2. Daylight
3. Shade
4. Cloudy
5. Tungsten light
6. White fluorescent light
7. Flash
8. Custom (MWB) 1-5
9. Color Temperature
10. PC-1 – PC-5*
Major Viewfinder Specifications
Color Temperature (Kelvin)
* Up to five white balance data set with the provided
software can be registered.
Item
No
0
1
0
1
0
1
2
3
0
1
0
1
0
1
2
3
No
0
1
2
Meters (m)
Feet (ft)
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled (DOF preview butt.)
Enabled (Test firing butt.)
Enabled (with both buttons)
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
0 – +
– 0 +
E-TTL II
TTL
External metering: Auto
External metering: Manual
Flash C.Fn Settings
Description
Distance indicator display
Auto power off
Modeling flash
5
FEB sequence
Item
No
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
No
6
7
8
10
Disabled
Enabled
1/32
Full output
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
60 minutes
10 minutes
Within 8 hours
Within 1 hour
Flash and external power
External power source
Speedlite button and dial
Speedlite dial only
Description
Quickflash w/continuous shot
Test firing with autoflash
AF-assist beam firing
Auto zoom for sensor size
Flash exposure metering set.
13
Slave auto power off cancel
9
11
12
Flash recycle w/ exter. power
Slave auto power off timer
FEB auto cancel
Flash metering mode
4
3
