Canon Camera Eos 6d Basic Instruction Manual

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Turning on the Power
When the power switch is set to , the battery level will be 
indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon ( b) indicates 
that the battery will be exhausted soon.
Number of Possible Shots [Approx. number of shots]
 The figures above are base d on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6, no Live 
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Im aging Products Association) testing 
standards.
  Possible shots with  Battery Grip BG-E13
• With LP-E6 x 2: approx. twice th e shots without the...

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When 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 steps below to set the time zone first. If you set the camera 
to the correct time zone for where y ou currently live, when you travel to 
another time zone you can simply set  the camera to the correct time 
zone for your destination to update the camera’s date/time 
automatically.
Note that the date/time appended to  recorded images will be based 
on...

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
4Set the date and time.
 Press the < U> key to select the 
number.
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
  Press the < V> key to set the 
number, then press < 0>. (Returns 
to < s>.)
5Set the Daylight Saving Time.
  Set it if necessary.
  Press the < U> key to select [ Y].
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
  Press the < V> key to select [ Z], 
then press < 0>.
  When the daylight saving time is set 
to [Z], the time set in step 4 will 
advance by 1 hour. If [ Y] is...

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1Display the menu screen.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select 
[Language K].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[5 2] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select 
[Language
K], then press < 0>.
3Set the desired language.
  Press the < V> key to select the 
language, then press < 0>.
XThe interface language will change.
3  Selecting the Interface Language
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The 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 and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrows.
2Attach the lens.
 Align the red dots on the lens and 
camera and turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow until it  clicks in place.
3Set the lens focus mode switch to 
.
  stands for Autofocus.
  If it is set to < MF> (manual focus), 
autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching...

Attaching and Detaching a Lens
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To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens 
with your fingers.
If you want to zoom, do it before 
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the 
focus slightly.
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrows.
 Turn the lens until it stops, then 
detach it.
  Attach the rear lens cap to the 
detached lens.
About Zooming
Detaching the Lens
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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
A lens hood can block unwanted light and protect the front of the lens 
from rain, snow, dust, etc.  Before storing the lens in a bag, etc., you can 
attach the hood in reverse.
1Align the red dots on the hood 
and lens edges, and turn the 
hood as shown by the arrow.
2Turn the hood as shown in the 
illustration.
  Turn the hood clockwise until it 
attaches securely.
Attach the hood.
 Turn the hood as shown by the arrow 
until it attaches securely.
Attaching a Lens Hood...

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When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is 
corrected to obtain a sharper sho t. The procedure explained here is 
based on the EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens as an example.
* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
1Set the Image Stabilizer switch to 
< 1 >.
 Also set the camera’s power switch to 
.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
XThe Image Stabilizer will operate.
3Take the picture.
 When the picture looks steady in the 
viewfinder, press the shutter button 
completely to take the...

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Turn 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, remove 
the eyecup.
To obtain sharp images, hold the ca mera still to minimize camera 
shake.
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Rest your hand’s right index fi nger lightly on the shutter button.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.
5. 
To maintain a...

Basic Operation
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The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
Pressing halfway
This activates autofocusing and the 
automatic exposure system that sets the 
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder 
and on the LCD panel (0).
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture.
Preventing Camera Shake
Hand-held camera movement...