EOS R5: Selecting the Drive Mode

Article ID: ART178130 | Date published: 11/19/2020 | Date last updated: 08/31/2023
 

Description

Selecting the Drive Mode

Solution

 

Selecting the Drive Mode

Single and continuous drive modes are provided. You can select the drive mode suiting the scene or subject.

  1. Press the Multi-function button (Timer 6 sec.).

    • With an image displayed on the screen, press the Multi-function button.
  2. Select the drive mode item.

    • Turn the Quick control dial 1 dial to select the drive mode item.
  3. Select the drive mode.

    • Turn the Main dial dial to make a selection.
  • [Single shooting] Single shooting

    When you hold down the shutter button completely, only one shot will be taken.

  • [High-speed continuous shooting plus] High-speed continuous shooting +

    When you hold down the shutter button completely, you can shoot continuously at max. approx. 12 shots/sec. while you keep holding it down.

  • [High-speed continuous shooting] High-speed continuous shooting

    When you hold down the shutter button completely, you can shoot continuously at max. approx. 8.0 shots/sec. ([Shooting: Shutter mode] set to [Mechanical]: max. approx. 6.0 shots/sec.) while you keep holding it down.

  • [Low-speed continuous shooting] Low-speed continuous shooting

    When you hold down the shutter button completely, you can shoot continuously at max. approx. 3.0 shots/sec. while you keep holding it down.

  • [10 sec. self-timer] Self-timer: 10 sec./remote control

  • [2 sec. self-timer] Self-timer: 2 sec./remote control

    For self-timer shooting, see Using the Self-Timer. For remote control shooting, see Remote Control Shooting.

Caution

  • Approx. 12 shots/sec. continuous shooting speed with [High-speed continuous shooting plus] is available under the following conditions.

    • Room temperature (23°C/73°F)
    • Battery level (LP-E6NH): At least approx. 60% (or using an optional Battery Grip BG-R10, a battery level of at least approx. 60% with two LP-E6NH)
    • Shutter speed: 1/1000 sec. or faster
    • Wi-Fi connection: Not connected
    • Flicker reduction: None
    • Set to maximum aperture, when using RF lenses or [High-speed continuous shooting plus]-compatible EF lenses*

      For details on EF lenses compatible with [High-speed continuous shooting plus], refer to EF Lenses Supporting 12 Shots/Sec. Continuous Shooting.

  • Continuous shooting speed for [High-speed continuous shooting plus] and [High-speed continuous shooting] changes as follows in response to factors such as battery level, temperature, flicker reduction, shutter speed, aperture value, subject conditions, brightness, AF operation, type of lens, use of flash, and shooting settings.

    (Approx. shots/sec.)
    Icon Display Green White White (Blinking)
    [High-speed continuous shooting plus] 12 9.2 6.8
    [High-speed continuous shooting] For [Elec. 1st-curtain] 8.0 6.0 4.9
    For [Mechanical] 6.0 5.1 3.9
  • Continuous shooting speed may become slower when using batteries with weak recharge performance ().
  • Shooting continuously at up to approx. 12 shots/sec. is not possible using Wireless File Transmitter WFT-R10.
  • Continuous shooting speed with Servo AF may be slower depending on subject conditions or the lens used.
  • Continuous shooting speed may be lower when shooting under flickering light with [Shooting: Anti-flicker shoot.] set to [Enable] (). Also, the continuous shooting interval may become irregular and the release time lag may become longer.
  • When internal memory becomes full during continuous shooting, the continuous shooting speed may drop off because shooting will be temporarily disabled ().

 

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