How do I set a Canon EOS 5D Mark II to shoot JPEG only?

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I want to configure my Canon EOS 5D Mark II to record JPEG files only, not RAW. Which menu setting controls image quality, and what do I need to change to disable RAW and select JPEG?

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Assuming you mean a 5D MK II (spelt with a capital i not a 1), Menu -> "first tab" (in red) -> Quality -> shutter wheel to set RAW to "none" and aperture wheel to set JEPG. (Must have on button in the correct place, might work with the joystick too.)

BUT I would HIGHLY recommend to always shoot RAW. Some groups apparently need the fast JPEG (e.g. photojournalists at sports events) but even in that case I would suggest you obtain a RAW file which you can edit later on.

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On the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, go to the red shooting menu and open Quality. In that screen, set RAW to none and choose the JPEG size/quality you want. The controls are typically adjusted with the camera dials, and the joystick may also help with navigation.

If you want JPEG only, that’s the key setting: RAW off, JPEG on.

Many photographers still recommend shooting RAW, or RAW+JPEG, because RAW gives you much more flexibility for editing exposure, white balance, and recovering detail later. But if you specifically need JPEG-only files for speed or workflow, the Quality menu is where to set it.

How do I set a Canon EOS 5D Mark II to shoot JPEG only?

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