Canon EOS 6D Instruction Manual

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Contents
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Flash Photography169
D Flash Photography ........... ......................................................... 170
Setting the Flash ............. ................................................. ............. 172
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)179
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor ........ ....................................... 180
Shooting Function Settings .. ......................................................... 185
Menu Function Settings .... ............................................................ 187
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) ................................................... 192
Focusing Manually ............... ......................................................... 199
Shooting Movies 203
k Shooting Movies ............ ......................................................... 204
Shooting Function Settings .. ......................................................... 215
Setting the Movie-Recording Size........ ......................................... 216
Setting the Sound Recording ........................................................ 218
Setting the Time Code ...... ............................................................ 220
Menu Function Settings .... ............................................................ 223
Shooting Video Snapshots ..... ....................................................... 225
Image Playback 235
x Image Playback ............... ....................................................... 236
B : Shooting Information Display ......... .................................... 238
H e Searching for Images Quickly ........................... .................. 242
u  Magnified View ............... ......................................................... 244
b  Rotating the Image ......... ......................................................... 246
Setting Ratings................ ................................................. ............. 247
Q  Quick Control for Playback ............. ......................................... 249
k  Enjoying Movies............. ......................................................... 251
k  Playing Movies............ .......................................... .................. 253
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X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Sc enes ................................. 255
Slide Show (Auto Playback) ......................................................... 257
Viewing the Images on TV.... ........................................................ 261
K  Protecting Images ......... .......................................................... 265
L  Erasing Images........................................................................ 267
Changing Image Playback Settings ........ ..................................... 269
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness . ...................................... 269
Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ..... .......................................... 270
Post-Processing Images 271
R Processing RAW Images with the  Camera........................... 272
S  Resize............... ...................................................................... 277
Sensor Cleaning 279
f Automatic Sensor Cleaning .................................................. 280
Appending Dust Delete Data ................ ........................................ 281
Manual Sensor Cleaning .... .......................................................... 283
Printing Images 285
Preparing to Print.......................................................................... 286
w  Printing ............. ...................................................................... 288
Trimming the Image ........... ........................................................ 293
W  Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) . ........................................ 295
W  Direct Printing of Print-Ordered  Images ................................. 298
p  Specifying Images for a Photobook .... ..................................... 299
Customizing the Camera 301
Setting Custom Functions ............................................................ 302
Custom Functions .............. .......................................................... 303
Custom Function Settings .. .......................................................... 304
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Contents
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C.Fn I: Exposure ........................................................................ 304
C.Fn II: Autofocus .......... ............................................................ 307
C.Fn III: Operation/Others . ......................................................... 311
8 : AF Microadjustment ...... ......................................................... 314
8 : Custom Controls ........... ......................................................... 320
Registering My Menu ........ ............................................................ 327
w  Register Custom Shooting Modes ... ....................................... 328
Reference 331
B Button Functions ........ .......................................... ............... 332
Checking the Battery Information......... ......................................... 334
Using a Household Power Outlet ......... ......................................... 338
Using Eye-Fi Cards ......... ................................................. ............. 339
Function Availability Table Accord ing to Shooting Mode .............. 342
Menu Settings ................. ................................................. ............. 346
System Map ..................................................................... ............. 354
Troubleshooting Guide ......... ......................................................... 356
Error Codes..................... ................................................. ............. 370
Specifications ......... ....................................................................... 371
Safety Warnings .............. ................................................. ............. 382
Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals / 
Downloading Images to Your Computer 387
Viewing the Camera Instruction Ma nual CD-ROM........................ 388
Downloading Images to a Computer...... ....................................... 390
About the Software ....................................................................... 392
Installing the Software ....... ............................................................ 394
Software Instruction Manual ......................................................... 395
Index ................... .......................................................................... 396
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Power
 Charging the batteryÎ p.28
 Battery check Î p.35
 
Battery information checkÎ  p.334
 Household power outlet Î p.338
 Auto power off Î p.55
Card
 Format Î p.53
 Release shutter without  card Î p.32
Lens
 Attaching/Detaching Î p.39
 Zoom Î p.40
 Image Stabilizer Î p.42
Basic Settings
 Language Î p.38
 Date/Time/Zone Î p.36
 Beeper Î p.346
 Copyright information Î p.138
 Clear all camera settings Î p.56
Viewfinder
 Dioptric adjustment Î p.43
 Eyepiece cover Î p.166
 Electronic level Î p.61
LCD Monitor
 Brightness adjustment Î p.269
 Electronic level Î p.60
 Feature guide Î p.63
 Help Î p.64
AF
 AF operation Î p.92
 AF point selection Î p.94
 AF Microadjustment Î p.314
 Manual focusing Î p.97
Metering
 Metering mode Î p.149
Drive
 Drive mode Î p.98
 Self-timer Î p.100
 Maximum burst Î p.105
Recording Images
 Create/select a folder Î p.134
 File numbering Î p.136
Image Quality
 Image-recording quality Î p.102
 ISO speed Î p.106
 Picture Style Î p.112
 White balance Î p.120
 Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.125
 Noise reduction for  high ISO speeds Î p.126
 Noise reduction for long  exposures Î p.128
 Highlight tone priority Î p.130
 Peripheral illumination  correction Î p.131
 Chromatic aberration  correction Î p.132
 Color space Î p.140
Index to Features
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Index to Features
Shooting
 Shooting modeÎ p.24
 HDR Î p.155
 Multiple exposures Î p.158
 Mirror lockup Î p.165
 Depth-of-field preview Î p.147
 Remote control Î p.167
 Quick Control Î p.49
Exposure Adjustment
 Exposure compensation Î p.151
 AEB Î p.152
 AE lock Î p.153
 Safety shift Î p.306
Flash
 External flash Î p.169
 External flash function  settings Î p.172
 External Speedlite  Custom Functions Î p.177
Live View Shooting
 Live View shooting Î p.179
 Focusing Î p.192
 Aspect ratio Î p.188
Movie Shooting
 Movie shooting Î p.203
 Movie recording size Î p.216
 Sound recording Î p.218
 Time code Î p.220
 Still photo shooting Î p.213
 Video snapshot Î p.225
Playback
 Image review time Î p.55
 Single-image display Î p.236
 
Shooting information displayÎ  p.238
 Index display Î p.242
 
Image browsing (Jump display)Î  p.243
 Magnified view Î p.244
 Image rotate Î p.246
 Rating Î p.247
 Movie playback Î p.253
 Slide show Î p.257
 Viewing images on TV Î p.261
 Protect Î p.265
 Erase Î p.267
Image Editing
 RAW image processing Î p.272
 Resize Î p.277
Printing
 PictBridge Î p.286
 Print Order (DPOF) Î p.295
 Photobook Set-up Î p.299
Customization
 Custom Functions (C.Fn) Î p.303
 Custom Controls Î p.320
 My Menu Î p.327
 Custom shooting mode Î p.328
Sensor Cleaning and  Dust Reduction
 Sensor cleaning Î p.280
 Append Dust Delete Data Î p.281
Wi-Fi/GPS*
 Wi-Fi Î Separate booklet
 GPS Î Separate booklet
* The EOS 6D (N) does not have the  Wi-Fi and GPS functions.
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Camera Care This camera is a precision  instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical 
shock.
  The camera is not waterproof and ca nnot be used underwater. If you 
accidentally drop the cam era into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon 
Service Center. Wipe off any water drop lets with a dry cloth. If the camera 
has been exposed to salt y air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
  Never leave the camera near anything  having a strong magnetic field such 
as a magnet or electric  motor. Also avoid using or  leaving the camera near 
anything emitting strong radio wave s such as a large antenna. Strong 
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation  or destroy image data.
  Do not leave the camera in  excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. 
High temperatures  can cause the camera to malfunction.
  The camera contains precision electr onic circuitry. Never attempt to 
disassemble the camera yourself.
  Do not block the mirror op eration with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction.
  Use a blower to blow away  dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and 
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain org anic solvents to clean 
the camera body or lens.  For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest 
Canon Service Center.
 
Do not touch the camera’s electrical contac ts with your fingers. This is to prevent 
the contacts from corroding. Corroded c ontacts can cause camera misoperation.
 If the camera is suddenly  brought in from the cold into a warm room, 
condensation may form on  the camera and internal parts. To prevent 
condensation, first pu t the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to 
the warmer temperature before  taking it out of the bag.
  If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid 
damaging the camera. If  there is condensation, remove the lens, card and 
battery from the camera, and wait until  condensation has evaporated before 
using the camera.
  If the camera will not be  used for an extended period, remove the battery 
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated locati on. Even while the 
camera is in storage, pr ess the shutter button a few times once in a while to 
check that the camera is still working.
  Avoid storing the camera where there ar e chemicals that result in rust and 
corrosion such as in a chemical lab.
  If the camera has not been used for an extended peri od, test all its functions 
before using it. If  you have not used the  camera for some time or if there is 
an important shoot such  as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera 
checked by your Canon de aler or check the camera yourself and make sure 
it is working properly.
Handling Precautions
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Handling Precautions
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monito r is manufactured with very high precision 
technology with over 99.99% effective  pixels, there may be a few dead pixels 
displaying only black or red, etc. among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. 
Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect  the images recorded.
  If the LCD monitor is left  on for a prolonged period,  screen burn-in may occur 
where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only 
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unus ed for a few days.
  The LCD monitor display may seem slow  in low temperatures, or look black 
in high temperat ures. It will return  to normal at room temperature.
CardsTo protect the card and its reco rded data, note the following:
  Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to  excessive force, 
physical shock,  or vibration.
  Do not touch the card’s electronic cont acts with your fingers or anything 
metallic.
  Do not affix any sticke rs, etc., on the card.
  Do not store or use the card near anyt hing having a strong magnetic field 
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid  places prone to having 
static electricity.
  Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or  near a heat source.
  Store the card in a case.
  Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
LensAfter detaching the lens from  the camera, put down the 
lens with the rear end up an d attach the lens caps to 
avoid scratching the lens surf ace and electrical contacts.
Cautions regarding Prolonged UseIf you use continuous shooting, Live  View shooting, or movie shooting for a 
prolonged period, the camera may beco me hot. Although this is not a 
malfunction, holding the ho t camera for a long period can cause slight skin 
burns.
Contacts
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Quick Start Guide
1
Insert the battery (p.30).
 To charge the battery, see page 28.
2
Insert a card (p.31).
 With the card’s label facing 
toward the back of the 
camera, insert it into the 
card slot.
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Attach the lens (p.39).
 Align it with the red dot.
4
Set the lens focus mode switch 
to  
 (p.39).
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Set the power switch to < 1>  
(p.34)
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  When the LCD monitor displays the 
date/time/zone setting screens, see 
page 36.
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Quick Start Guide
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While holding down the center 
of the Mode Dial, set it to  
(Scene Intelligent Auto) 
(p.66).
  All the necessary camera settings 
will be set automatically.
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Focus the subject (p.44).
 Look through the viewfinder and 
aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject.
  Press the shutter button halfway, 
and the camera will focus the 
subject.
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Take the picture (p.44).
 Press the shutter button completely 
to take the picture.
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Review the picture (p.55).
 The captured image will be 
displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD 
monitor.
  To display the image again, press 
the <
x> button (p.236).
  To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View 
Shooting” (p.179).
  To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.236).
  To delete an image, see  “Erasing Images” (p.267).
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Nomenclature
LCD panel (p.22)
 ISO speed
setting button (p.106)
 Metering mode
selection button (p.149)
 LCD panel 
illumination button (p.48)
 Main Dial
(p.45)
Shutter button
(p.44)
Self-timer lamp
(p.100)
Remote control 
sensor (p.167)
Grip (Battery
compartment) DC coupler cord hole
(p.338)
Depth-of-field preview button
(p.147) Mirror (p.165, 283)
Body cap (p.39) Audio/video OUT/
Digital terminal (p.264/286, 390)
 Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.167)
 External microphone IN terminal (p.219)  HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.261) Contacts (p.17)
Lens mount Lens lock pin Lens release
button (p.40)
Microphone
(p.219)
Speaker
(p.253)
Strap mount
(p.27)
Mode Dial (p.24)
Mode Dial lock release
button (p.45)
Hot shoe (p.170)
Flash-sync contacts
Lens mount index (p.39)
 AF operation selection button (p.92)
 Drive mode selection button (p.98)
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