An obscure technical question about a 5DII

[mickledore]

I've been doing quite a bit of welding glass photography with my 5DII. Long exposures and specific settings. ISO of about 800, exposure of 1 minute, custom WB, Bulb setting - you get the drift.

Every time I take one of these shots I have to manually set all the parameters, take the shot and then unset the parameters.

The 5D has three custom setting positions - C1, C2 & C3. is it possible to programme one of these with my chosen settings that I can simply turn to when needed? Also, if I can, will custom WB be permanent, or will it change if I change the "normal" custom WB for something other than welding glass?

I've read the manual, but that's about as much help as a chocolate teapot. Has anyone here ever used the custom settings, and if so can I do what I want to do?
(Assuming you understand what I'm trying to say. My wife says I'm very trying!!!)

 

[stupar]

I use the custom settings on my 50D for things I want at the touch of a button AEB being one of them.
Your 5D II will be able to do the same where you will be able to dial in pre defined settings ready at the turn of the dial.

This is the link for setting up custom settings on the 40D, the same principle will apply to your camera, just change the options in this link for whatever it is you want to dial in.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=200303

 

[mickledore]

That looks very useful. Many thanks.