Canon EOS R5 Mark II — Menu Guide for Beginners

Where to find every setting on your Canon EOS R5 Mark II.

Setting	Menu Path	Quick Access
ISO	Menu → Shooting → Exposure → ISO Sensitivity Settings	M-Fn Button → Select ISO → Main Dial; or tap ISO value at bottom right of touchscreen
Aperture	No menu item	Mode Av/M via MODE button, then Main dial (in M: Quick dial 1 for aperture)

Shutter Speed	Not a menu item	Mode Tv/M via MODE button, then main dial
White Balance	Menu → Shooting → White Balance/Quality Correction → White Balance	Q Quick Setting (Setting button) → WB Field
Focus Mode	Menu → AF → AF Function/Range → AF Operation	AF-On Button or Q Quick Setting
Exposure Compensation	Menu → Recording → Exposure → Exposure Compensation/AEB	Quick Select Dial 1 (rear thumb dial) rotate directly — in Fv, P, Tv, Av, and M. In Fv mode, first use the main dial to select the exposure level indicator.

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Tips

ISO

Under "ISO Range" set Minimum/Maximum limits. With ISO Auto, also set "Minimum Shutter Speed" to prevent exposure times from becoming too long.

Aperture

Depth of field preview button on lens side shows effect in advance in viewfinder.

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II features in-body image stabilization (IBIS), allowing you to shoot handheld in low-light conditions without worrying about camera shake. This is especially helpful for capturing sharp images at slower shutter speeds.

Use the electronic viewfinder (EVF) to enable the live histogram display, which helps you balance exposure by showing real-time highlights and shadows. This feature is invaluable for getting the perfect exposure in any lighting condition.

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II has dual card slots, allowing you to use one slot for RAW files and the other for JPEGs. This setup ensures you have both high-quality images and smaller files for quick sharing.

Take advantage of the camera's weather sealing when shooting in challenging outdoor conditions. This feature protects your camera from dust and moisture, making it ideal for landscape photography in unpredictable weather.

Customize the control ring on RF lenses to adjust settings like aperture or ISO directly, providing quick access to essential adjustments without taking your eye off the viewfinder.

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