Canon Camera Eos 6d Basic Instruction Manual
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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics
matching your photographic expression or the subject.
In Basic Zone modes, (Auto) is set automatically.
1Select [Picture Style].
Under the [ z4] tab, select [Picture
Style ], then press < 0>.
XThe Picture Style selection screen will
appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
Press the < V> key to select a
Picture Style, then press < 0>.
XThe Picture Style will be set and the
camera will be ready to shoot.
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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics
matching your photographic expression or the subject.
In Basic Zone modes, (Auto) is set automatically.
1Select [Picture Style].
Under the [ z4] tab, select [Picture
Style ], then press < 0>.
XThe Picture Style selection screen will
appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
Press the < V> key to select a
Picture Style, then press < 0>.
XThe Picture Style will be set and the
camera will be ready to shoot.
A Selecting a Picture Style N...")
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White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally,
the (Auto) setting will obtain the co rrect white balance. If natural-
looking colors cannot be obtained with < Q>, you can select the white
balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white
object.
In Basic Zone modes, is set automatically.
1Select [White balance].
Under the [ z3] tab, select [White
balance], then press < 0>.
2Select the white balance.
Select the desired setting, then press
.
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White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally,
the (Auto) setting will obtain the co rrect white balance. If natural-
looking colors cannot be obtained with < Q>, you can select the white
balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white
object.
In Basic Zone modes, is set automatically.
1Select [White balance].
Under the [ z3] tab, select [White
balance], then press < 0>.
2Select the white balance.
Select the desired setting, then press
.
3...")
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If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and
contrast can be corrected automatically . This function is called Auto
Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [ Standard]. With JPEG
images, the correction is appli ed when the image is captured.
In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.
1Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
Under the [ z3] tab, select [Auto
Lighting Optimizer ], then press
< 0 >.
2Select the setting.
Select the desired setting, then press
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If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and
contrast can be corrected automatically . This function is called Auto
Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [ Standard]. With JPEG
images, the correction is appli ed when the image is captured.
In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.
1Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
Under the [ z3] tab, select [Auto
Lighting Optimizer ], then press
< 0 >.
2Select the setting.
Select the desired setting, then press
....")
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This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise
reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high
ISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of the
image (shadow areas) is further reduced.
1Select [High ISO speed NR].
Under the [ z4] tab, select [High ISO
speed NR ], then press < 0>.
2Set the level.
Select the desired noise reduction
level, then press < 0>.
XThe setting screen closes and the
menu will reappear.
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This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise
reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high
ISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of the
image (shadow areas) is further reduced.
1Select [High ISO speed NR].
Under the [ z4] tab, select [High ISO
speed NR ], then press < 0>.
2Set the level.
Select the desired noise reduction
level, then press < 0>.
XThe setting screen closes and the
menu will reappear.
[M : Multi...")
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3 Noise Reduction Settings N
Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer.
1Select [Long exp. noise
reduction].
Under the [ z4] tab, select [Long
exp. noise reduction ], then press
< 0 >.
2Set the desired setting.
Select the desired setting, then press
.
XThe setting screen closes and the
menu will reappear.
[Auto]
For 1 sec. or longer exposures , noise reduction is performed
automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This
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3 Noise Reduction Settings N
Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer.
1Select [Long exp. noise
reduction].
Under the [ z4] tab, select [Long
exp. noise reduction ], then press
< 0 >.
2Set the desired setting.
Select the desired setting, then press
.
XThe setting screen closes and the
menu will reappear.
[Auto]
For 1 sec. or longer exposures , noise reduction is performed
automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This
[Auto] setting is...")
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You can minimize overexposed highlight areas.
1Select [Highlight tone priority].
Under the [ z4] tab, select
[Highlight tone priority ], then press
< 0 >.
2Select [Enable].
Select [Enable ], then press .
Highlight details are improved. The
dynamic range is expanded from the
standard 18% gray to bright
highlights. The gradation between the
grays and highlights becomes
smoother.
3Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with
highlight tone priority applied.
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You can minimize overexposed highlight areas.
1Select [Highlight tone priority].
Under the [ z4] tab, select
[Highlight tone priority ], then press
< 0 >.
2Select [Enable].
Select [Enable ], then press .
Highlight details are improved. The
dynamic range is expanded from the
standard 18% gray to bright
highlights. The gradation between the
grays and highlights becomes
smoother.
3Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with
highlight tone priority applied.
3 Highlight Tone Priority...")
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Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners
look darker due to the lens characteri stics. Color fringing along subject
outlines is called chromatic aberra tion. Both lens aberrations can be
corrected. The default settings are [ Enable] for both corrections.
1Select [Lens aberration
correction].
Under the [ z2] tab, select [Lens
aberration correction ], then press
< 0 >.
2Select the setting.
Check that [ Correction data
available ] is displayed for the
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Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners
look darker due to the lens characteri stics. Color fringing along subject
outlines is called chromatic aberra tion. Both lens aberrations can be
corrected. The default settings are [ Enable] for both corrections.
1Select [Lens aberration
correction].
Under the [ z2] tab, select [Lens
aberration correction ], then press
< 0 >.
2Select the setting.
Check that [ Correction data
available ] is displayed for the
attached...")
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3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction
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1Select the setting.
Check that [ Correction data
available ] is displayed for the
attached lens.
Select [Chromatic aberration ], then
press < 0>.
Select [Enable ], then press .
If [Correction data not available] is
displayed, see “About the Lens
Correction Data” below.
2Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with the
chromatic aberration corrected.
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1Select the setting.
Check that [ Correction data
available ] is displayed for the
attached lens.
Select [Chromatic aberration ], then
press < 0>.
Select [Enable ], then press .
If [Correction data not available] is
displayed, see “About the Lens
Correction Data” below.
2Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with the
chromatic aberration corrected.
The camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction...")
91 3 Noise Reduction Settings N Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer. 1Select [Long exp. noise reduction]. Under the [ z4] tab, select [Long exp. noise reduction ], then press < 0 >. 2Set the desired setting. Select the desired setting, then press . XThe setting screen closes and the menu will reappear. [Auto] For 1 sec. or longer exposures , noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [Auto] setting is effective in most cases. [Enable] Noise reduction is performed for all exposures of 1 sec. or longer. The [ Enable ] setting may be able to r educe noise that cannot be detected with the [ Auto] setting. 3Take the picture. The image will be recorded with noise reduction applied. Long Exposure Noise Reduction COPY
92 You can minimize overexposed highlight areas. 1Select [Highlight tone priority]. Under the [ z4] tab, select [Highlight tone priority ], then press < 0 >. 2Select [Enable]. Select [Enable ], then press . Highlight details are improved. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother. 3Take the picture. The image will be recorded with highlight tone priority applied. 3 Highlight Tone Priority N COPY
93 Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners look darker due to the lens characteri stics. Color fringing along subject outlines is called chromatic aberra tion. Both lens aberrations can be corrected. The default settings are [ Enable] for both corrections. 1Select [Lens aberration correction]. Under the [ z2] tab, select [Lens aberration correction ], then press < 0 >. 2Select the setting. Check that [ Correction data available ] is displayed for the attached lens. Select [Peripheral illumin. ], then press < 0>. Select [Enable ], then press . If [Correction data not available] is displayed, see “About the Lens Correction Data” on page 94. 3Take the picture. The image will be recorded with the peripheral illumination corrected. 3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction Peripheral Illumination Correction COPY
3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction 94 1Select the setting. Check that [ Correction data available ] is displayed for the attached lens. Select [Chromatic aberration ], then press < 0>. Select [Enable ], then press . If [Correction data not available] is displayed, see “About the Lens Correction Data” below. 2Take the picture. The image will be recorded with the chromatic aberration corrected. The camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction data and chromatic aberration correction data for approx. 25 lenses. If you select [ Enable], the peripheral illumination correction and chromatic aberration correction will be applied automatically for any lens whose correction data is registered in the camera. With EOS Utility (provided software), you can check which lenses have their correction data registered in th e camera. You can also register the correction data for unregistered lenses. For details, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) for EOS Utility Instruction Manual (p.135). Chromatic Aberration Correction About the Lens Correction Data COPY
95 Advanced Operations In Creative Zone modes, you can set the shutter speed and/or aperture to set the exposure as desired. By changing the camera settings, you can obtain various results. The M icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that the function is available only in Creative Zone modes ( d/ s /f /a/F ). After you press the shutter button halfway and let go, the exposure values will remain di splayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel for 4 sec. ( 0). Set the < R> switch to the left. COPY
96 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE. *< d> stands for Program.* AE stands for Auto Exposure. 1Set the Mode Dial to < d>. 2Focus the subject. Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject. Then press the shutter button halfway. XThe AF point which achieves focus flashes in red, and the focus confirmation light < o> in the viewfinder’s bottom right lights up (when in One-Shot AF mode). XThe shutter speed and aperture will be set automatically and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 3Check the display. A standard exposure will be obtained as long as the shutter speed and aperture display do not blink. 4Take the picture. Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely. d: Program AE COPY
97 In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standa rd exposure suiting the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action or a moving subject. A slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion. * < s > stands for Time value. 1Set the Mode Dial to < s>. 2Set the desired shutter speed. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 6> dial. 3Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway.XThe aperture is set automatically. 4Check the viewfinder display and shoot. As long as the aperture is not blinking, a standard exposure will be obtained. s : Shutter-Priority AE Blurred motion (Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.) Frozen action (Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.) COPY
98 In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the ca mera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the subject brightness. This is called aperture-p riority AE. A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of t he foreground and background fall within acceptable focus. On the other hand, a lower f/number (larger aperture hole) will make less of the foreground and ba ckground fall within acceptable focus. * stands for Aperture value (aperture opening). 1Set the Mode Dial to < f>. 2Set the desired aperture. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 6> dial. 3Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway.XThe shutter speed is set automatically. 4Check the viewfinder display and shoot. As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, a standard exposure will be obtained. f : Aperture-Priority AE Sharp foreground and background (With a high aperture f/number: f/32)Blurred background (With a low aperture f/number: f/5.6) COPY
99 In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a commercially-available exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * stands for Manual. 1Set the Mode Dial to < a>. 2Set the ISO speed (p.86). 3Set the shutter speed and aperture. To set the shutter speed, turn the dial. To set the aperture, turn the dial. If it cannot be set, set the < R> switch to the left, then turn the < 6> or < 5> dial. 4Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway.XThe exposure setting will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. The exposure level mark indicates how far the current exposure level is from the standard exposure level. 5Set the exposure and take the picture. Check the exposure level indicator and set the desired shutter speed and aperture. If the exposure level exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display < I> or . a : Manual Exposure Exposure level mark Standard exposure index COPY
100 Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set in the d/s /f shooting modes. Although you can set the exposure co mpensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3- stop increments, the exposure compens ation indicator in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, you should use the Quick Control (p.45) or follow the instructions for [z 3: Expo.comp./AEB]. 1Check the exposure level indicator. Press the shutter button halfway (0 ) and check the exposure level indicator. 2Set the exposure compensation amount. While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, turn the < 5> dial. If it cannot be set, set the < R> switch to the left, then turn the < 5> dial. 3Take the picture. To cancel the exposure compensation, set the exposure compensation amount back to < E>. Setting Exposure Compensation N Increased exposure for a brighter image Decreased exposure for a darker image COPY