Canon 5D MK II (Video Recording Guide)
Simple steps to record video on 5D Mk II:
Turn the mode dial to M
Go to Menu
6th menu to the right (2nd yellow)6th Menu to the right
First option on the top LV func. SettingsLive Menu Settings
Check the last, third option – Stills + movie, press SETStills+movie
After 4th you will have 3 options, choose Movie display, press SETMovie Display
Go Back in View/Movie Settings
Set Grid display to OffSet Grid display OFF
Set Silent shoot to Mode 1
Set Metering timer to 1 minMetering timer – 1min
Set AF Mode to Live Mode
Set Movie Rec Size to one you wantMovie format
If you are not using microphones set Sound Rec to AutoSound recording
Close Menu pressing Menu button twice
Click Live viewLive View
Switch AF to MF on your lens
Set White BalanceWhite Balance buttonWhite Balance options
Press INFO button to check all Video settings along with the HistogramInfo View
For best focus you should zoom in first 10x (press magnify button twice) and use the joystick to select the part of the frame where you want to focus and then focus your lens manually
Pick a desired exposure and aperture
Set ISO settings by your needs, lower ISO number, less grainSET ISO
You can pick a preset you would like to shoot with pressing a buttonPresets
For Start and Stop Press the middle (SET) button on a dial