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Canon EOS 6D Digital Field Manual

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A Map of the
Canon EOS 6D
I
f you've used the Canon EOS 6D, you know it delivers high-resolution images and
provides snappy performance. Equally important, the camera offers a full comple-
ment of automated, semiautomatic, and manual creative controls. You also probably
know that the 6D is the smallest and lightest full-frame dSLR available (at this writing),
yet it still provides ample stability in your hands when you're shooting. Controls on the
back of the camera are streamlined, clearly labeled, and within easy reach during
shooting. The exterior belies the power under the hood: the 6D includes Canon's
robust autofocus and metering systems and the very fast DIGIC 5+ image processor.
There's a lot that is new on the 6D, but its intuitive design makes it easy for both nov-
ice and experienced Canon shooters to jump right in. This chapter provides a roadmap
to using the camera controls and the camera menus.
This chapter is designed to take you under the hood and help fi nd your way around the
Canon EOS 6D quickly and easily. Exposure: ISO 100, f/2.8, 1/60 second, with a Canon
28-70mm f/2.8 USM.
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  • Page 1 This chapter is designed to take you under the hood and help fi nd your way around the Canon EOS 6D quickly and easily. Exposure: ISO 100, f/2.8, 1/60 second, with a Canon 28-70mm f/2.8 USM.
  • Page 2 Canon EOS 6D Digital Field Guide  The Controls on the Canon EOS 6D There are several main controls that you can use together or separately to control many functions on the 6D. Once you learn these controls, you can make camera adjustments more effi ciently.
  • Page 3 Depth-of-Field Preview button, the lens mount, and the Lens Release button. The front of the camera also includes the nicely sculpted grip that increases your control and balance when handling the camera. The front of the Canon EOS 6D camera.
  • Page 4 Lens mount and contacts. The lens mount is compatible with Canon EF lenses. ▶...
  • Page 5 Chapter 1 A Map of the Canon EOS 6D will have no effect because the diaphragm of the lens is already fully open. You can reassign the function for this button and other camera controls using Custom Function ( ), C.Fn3: Operation/Others, option screen 5 - Custom Controls.
  • Page 6 The 6D is a Type A camera that is compatible with E-TTL II auto fl ash with accessory Canon EX-series Speedlites. When using a compatible EX-series Speedlite, the 6D offers fl ash confi guration from the camera menu.
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 A Map of the Canon EOS 6D mark to your subject allows you to set focus manually using distance measure- ments, useful for still as well as video applications, or check the accuracy of the focusing scale of your lens.
  • Page 8 Canon EOS 6D Digital Field Guide  Metering mode button ( ). Press this button to change the metering mode ▶ and/or the white balance settings. To change the metering mode, turn the Main dial ( ) to choose from the following options: Evaluative (...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 A Map of the Canon EOS 6D The back of the Canon EOS 6D. Here is a look at what’s on the back of the 6D: Info button ( ). During shooting, you can press the Info button ( ) to ▶...
  • Page 10 Canon EOS 6D Digital Field Guide  Menu button ( ). Pressing the Menu button ( ) displays the most ▶ recently accessed camera menu. To move among the menus, press the Quick Control button ( ), turn the Main dial (...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 A Map of the Canon EOS 6D mirror fl ips up to display a cur- rent view of the scene on the LCD monitor. Alternatively, set the switch to Movie mode ( and then press the Start/Stop but-...
  • Page 12 Canon EOS 6D Digital Field Guide  Multi-controller ( ) to select a setting you want to change, and then turn the Quick Control dial ( ) to make the change, or press the Set button ( ) to dis- play the settings screen where you can choose the setting you want.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 A Map of the Canon EOS 6D External microphone In termi- ▶ nal. This is a 3.5mm external microphone terminal for an acces- sory stereo microphone equipped with a miniature plug. When you use an accessory microphone for...
  • Page 14 Canon EOS 6D Digital Field Guide  that offer manual focusing. Manual focusing includes focus assist. As you adjust the focusing ring on the lens, the focus confi rmation light in the lower-right side of the viewfi nder lights steadily and the camera sounds a focus confi rmation beep when sharp focus is achieved.
  • Page 15 A Map of the Canon EOS 6D Depending on the lens, the controls may include the following: Lens mounting index. The index mark on the lens is red for Canon EF lenses. ▶ Just match up with the red mark on the 6D’s lens mount to attach the lens to the camera.

  • Page 16: The Viewfi Nder Display

    11 AF points, as well as the current exposure and camera settings. The diagram in Figure 1.10 shows what you see in the viewfi nder, and what each element represents. 1.10 The Canon EOS 6D viewfi nder display.

  • Page 17: The Camera Menus

    Chapter 1 A Map of the Canon EOS 6D Looking through the viewfi nder during shooting allows you to verify whether camera settings are as you want or if they need to be changed. In addition, you are alerted when any exposure element you have chosen is beyond the exposure capability of the light in the scene.
  • Page 18 Canon EOS 6D Digital Field Guide  Table 1.1 Shooting Menu 1 Commands Options Image quality RAW ( ), Medium RAW ( ), Small RAW ), Large Fine ( ), Large Normal ( Medium Fine ( ), Medium Normal ( ), Small...
  • Page 19 Disable (OFF), Enable (D+) Dust Delete Data? Locates and records dust on the image sensor so you can use the data in the Canon Digital Photo Professional program to erase dust spots on images Multiple exposure Press the Set button (...
  • Page 20 Canon EOS 6D Digital Field Guide  Table 1.7 Movie Shooting Menu 1 Commands Options AF mode Face Detection Live Mode ( ), Live mode/Quick mode Silent LV shooting Mode 1, Mode 2, Disable Metering timer 4 sec., 16 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 10 min., 30 min.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 A Map of the Canon EOS 6D Table 1.10 Playback Menu 2 Commands Options Resize Select image and downsize the image to one of the next smaller sizes Rating OFF, choose a one- to fi ve-star rating. Slide show...
  • Page 22 Canon EOS 6D Digital Field Guide  Table 1.13 Setup Menu 2 Commands Options Auto power off 1 min., 2 min., 4 min., 8 min., 15 min., 30 min., Disable LCD brightness Manual (seven adjustable levels of brightness) LCD off/on btn...
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 A Map of the Canon EOS 6D Table 1.15 Setup Menu 4 Commands Options Sensor cleaning Auto cleaning (Enable), Clean now, Clean manually Battery info. View remaining battery capacity, shutter count, recharge performance, battery registration, and battery history...
  • Page 24 Canon EOS 6D Digital Field Guide  Table 1.17 My Menu Commands Options My Menu settings Choose My Menu settings and press the Set button ) to display these options: Register to My Menu, Sort, Delete item/items, Delete all items, and Display...