Canon EOS 6D Instruction Manual

Basic Instruction ManualThis basic manual covers only the most basic operations. For other features and more details, see the Camera Instruction Manua

Contents107645Image Settings 83Setting the Image-Recording Quality ... 84i: Setting the ISO Speed ...

100Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.Exposure compensatio

101Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure

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103Shooting with the LCD Monitor(Live View Shooting)You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View sho

1041Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>.2Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button.X The Live View image will

105A Shooting with the LCD MonitorSet [A1: Live View shoot.] to [Enable].Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting[Approx. number of shots] Th

106The AF methods available are [FlexiZoneAF (Single)], [u Live mode] (face detection, p.107), and [Quick mode] (p.109).If you want to achieve precis

107Using AF to Focus (AF Method)3Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.X When focus is achieved,

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)1082Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the <p> fram

109Using AF to Focus (AF Method)The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode, using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.Alt

11Contents98Image Playback 119x Image Playback ...120H Searching for Images Quickly

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)1103Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.X The Live View image will

111You can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus.1Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focu

Focusing Manually1125Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press the &l

113Shooting MoviesMovie shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>. The movie recording format will be M

114When the shooting mode is set to other than <a>, autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness.1Set the shooti

115k Shooting MoviesYou can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for a

116With [Z2: Movie rec. size], you can set the movie’s image size, frame rate per second, and compression method. The frame rate switches automaticall

1173 Setting the Movie-Recording Size About Movie Files Exceeding 4 GBEven if you shoot a movie exceeding 4 GB, you can keep shooting without interru

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119Image PlaybackThis chapter explains basic procedures to play back images and movies.About images shot and saved with another deviceThe camera may n

12Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used

1201Play back the image. Press the <x> button.X The last captured image or last image viewed will appear.2Select an image. To play back images

121Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen.1Press the <u> button. Press the <u> button

122You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.1Magnify the image. The image can be magnified during image playback (s

1231Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display images.2Select a movie. Turn the <5> dial to select the movie to be played. On

k Playing Movies124Movie Playback Panel* When background music is set, the movie’s sound will not be played.Operation Playback Description7 Play Press

125You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images will not be erased.Once an image is erased, it canno

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127Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals /Downloading Images to Your ComputerThis chapter explains how to install the Camera Instruction Manual (on t

128The Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM contains the following electronic manuals (PDF): Camera Instruction ManualExplains all the camera functions a

129Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM3Double-click the START file.X The screen shown in step 4 will appear. The icon displayed will differ

13Handling PrecautionsLCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effecti

130You can use the provided software to download the images in the camera to your computer. There are two ways to do this.1Install the software (p.134

131Downloading Images to a ComputerIf you have a commercially-available card reader, you can use it to download images to your computer.1Install the s

132EOS DIGITAL Solution DiskThis disk contains various software for EOS DIGITAL cameras.With the camera connected to a computer, EOS Utility enables y

133About the SoftwareYou can edit Picture Styles and create and save original Picture Style files. This software is aimed at advanced users who are ex

1341Insert EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM). For Macintosh, double-click to open the CD-ROM icon displayed on the desktop, then double-click on [Can

135Contains the Software Instruction Manuals.1 Insert the [Software INSTRUCTION MANUAL] CD-ROM into your computer.2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. For

136Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the Uni

137Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedThis product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories.C

138Safety WarningsFollow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage.Preventing Serious Injury or De

139• If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of elec

14Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery (p.26). To charge the battery, see page 24.2Insert a card (p.27). With the card’s label facing toward the bac

140Digital Camera Model DS126401 / DS126402 / DS126403 SystemsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followin

141IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Battery Charger LC-E

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CPH-E056-000 © CANON INC. 2012The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of September 2012. For information on the

15Quick Start Guide6While holding down the center of the Mode Dial, set it to <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.58). All the necessary camera set

16NomenclatureLCD panel (p.18)<i> ISO speedsetting button (p.86)<q> Metering modeselection button<U> LCD panel illumination button (

17Nomenclature<V> Focal plane mark<M> Menu button (p.47)<B> Info button (p.44, 53, 55, 120)Dioptric adjustment knob (p.39)Eyecup Pow

Nomenclature18LCD PanelThe display will show only the settings currently applied.Drive mode (p.81)u Single shootingi Continuous shootingB Silent sing

19NomenclatureViewfinder InformationThe display will show only the settings currently applied.AF point selection([ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)Card ful

2The EOS 6D (WG/N) is high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a full-frame (approx. 35.8 x 23.9 mm) CMOS sensor with approx. 20.

Nomenclature20Mode DialTurn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button).Basic ZoneAll you do is press the sh

21NomenclatureLensEF24-105mm f/4L IS USMFocus mode switch (p.35) Hood mount (p.37) Focusing ring (p.80, 111) Image Stabilizer switch (p.38) Lens mount

Nomenclature22Battery Charger LC-E6Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.24).Battery Charger LC-E6ECharger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.24).Battery pack slot

23Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.Attaching the StrapPass the end of the

241Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery.2Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the

25Charging the Battery Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.Recharge the battery before using. Recharge the battery on the day before or o

26Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E6 into the camera.1Open the cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover.2Insert the batt

27The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. UHS-I Speed Class SDHC and SDXC memory cards can also be used. The captured images are recorded

Installing and Removing the Card281Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. If [Re

29Installing and Removing the Card When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the card, being

3The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity:• SD memory cards• SDHC memory cards*• SDXC memory cards** UHS-I cards compatible.Wh

30If you turn on the power switch and the Date/Time/Zone setting screen appears, see page 32 to set the Date/Time/Zone.<1> : The camera turns on

31Turning on the PowerWhen the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon (b)

32When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone have been reset, the Date/Time/Zone setting screens will appear. Follow the s

333 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone4Set the date and time. Press the <U> key to select the number. Press <0> so <r> is displayed.

341Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <U> key t

35The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-S and EF-M lenses.1Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap a

Attaching and Detaching a Lens36To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers.If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom

37Attaching and Detaching a LensA lens hood can block unwanted light and protect the front of the lens from rain, snow, dust, etc. Before storing the

38When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on th

39Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the knob is difficult to turn

4Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.* Battery Charge

Basic Operation40The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

41Basic OperationTurn the dial while holding down the lock release button at the center of the dial.(1)After pressing a button, turn the <6> dia

Basic Operation42(1)After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial.When you press a button such as <f> <R> <i>, the respective fun

43Basic OperationThe Multi-controller <9> has eight keys which tilt in the directions shown by the arrows. Use the eight keys to select the AF

Basic Operation44Turn on (9)/off the LCD panel illumination by pressing the <U> button. During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button comp

45You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen.1Press the <Q> bu

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions46 Select the desired function and press <0>. The function’s setting screen will appear. Turn the <6&g

47You can set various settings with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <M>

3 Menu Operations481Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Select a tab. Press the <U> key to select

49If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera.When the card is formatted, all images

5The instruction manuals are provided in both paper and electronic (PDF) forms.* Not provided with the EOS 6D (N).Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROMCont

Before You Start50 The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-relat

51Before You StartTo save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after a set time of idle operation elapses. If you do not want the camera

Before You Start52The shooting settings display (p.44) can be set to remain on even when you press the shutter button halfway.Under the [52] tab, sele

531Press the <B> button. Each time you press the <B> button, the screen display will change. Display the electronic level. If the elect

54While you set some function, the feature’s description can be displayed.The Feature guide displays a simple description of the respective shooting m

55Feature Guide and HelpWhen [zHelp] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, pressing the <B> button displays the function’s description

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57Basic ShootingThis chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results.With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and

58<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically

59A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)4Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.X The captured image

6Icons in this Manual<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.<9> <V> <U> : Indicates the Mu

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)60 The shutter speed display is blinking.Since it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a

61Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective.In the <A> mode, wh

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)62You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For de

63In the <C> mode, you can easily change the depth of field and drive mode. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images.

C Creative Auto Shooting64Pressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following:(1) Ambience-based shotsYou can choose the ambience you want

65C Creative Auto Shooting(3) Drive mode: Press the <U> key to select the desired drive mode. You can also select the drive mode by turning the

66When you set a shooting mode suiting the scene, the camera sets the optimum settings automatically.1Set the Mode Dial to <8>.2Press the <Q&

67The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer. The furt

68Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and

69When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macr

7For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures.ChaptersIntroduction2Getting Started23Basic

70To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the <5> (Sports) mode. Use a telephoto lens.Using a te

71To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Flash is required. Usi

72Normally, a tripod is necessary to steady your camera when shooting a night scene. However, with the <F> (Handheld Night Scene) mode, you can

73When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the <G> (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take a picture, three continuous s

74Cautions for <F> (Handheld Night Scene) During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus dots of light such as in a night scene. In su

75In Basic Zone modes when the shooting function settings screen is displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control screen.

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77Setting the AF andDrive ModesThe viewfinder has 11 AF points. By selecting the optimum AF point, you can compose the picture as desired while autofo

78You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operation is set aut

79You can select an AF point for focusing from among eleven AF points. In Basic Zone modes, the AF point will be selected automatically and you cannot

81Introduction 2Compatible Cards... 3Item Check List...

801Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>.X <4 L> will be displayed on the LCD panel.2Focus the subject. Focus by turning the lens focusi

81Single and continuous drive modes are provided.1Press the <R> button. (9)2Select the drive mode. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <

82Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture.1Press the <R> button. (9)2Select the self-timer. While looking at the LCD panel, turn

83Image SettingsThis chapter explains image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, Auto Lighting

84You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are eight JPEG image-recording quality settings: 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a , 8a, b, c. There ar

853 Setting the Image-Recording QualityGuide to Image-Recording Quality Settings (Approx.)*1: b is suitable for playing the images on a digital photo

86Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically.1Pr

87By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject.In Basic Zone modes, <D&g

88White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the <Q> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natura

89If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lightin

9Contents23Q Displaying the Electronic Level ...53Feature Guide and Help...

90This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high

913 Noise Reduction SettingsNNoise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer.1Select [Long exp. noise reduction]. Under the [z4]

92You can minimize overexposed highlight areas.1Select [Highlight tone priority]. Under the [z4] tab, select [Highlight tone priority], then press &l

93Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners look darker due to the lens characteristics. Color fringing along subject out

3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction941Select the setting. Check that [Correction data available] is displayed for the at

95Advanced OperationsIn Creative Zone modes, you can set the shutter speed and/or aperture to set the exposure as desired. By changing the camera sett

96The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.*<d> stands for Progr

97In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure suiting the brightness of the

98In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the subject b

99In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfi