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A Map of the 
Canon EOS 6D

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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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Summary of Contents for EOS 6D

Page 1: ...ra 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 DI...

Page 2: ...Custom Function C Fn3 Operation Others option screen 3 Multi function lock Simply assign a check mark to each dial you want to lock by highlighting the dial name using the Quick Control dial and then...

Page 3: ...menu tabs and options The front of the camera While you don t see the front of the camera often the front includes important fea tures including the self timer the Depth of Field Preview button the l...

Page 4: ...ure The viewfinder offers approximately 100 percent frame cov erage In Live View shooting the mirror is flipped up to allow a current view of the scene If you are using Quick mode the mirror flips dow...

Page 5: ...Function C Fn3 Operation Others option screen 5 Custom Controls DC coupler cord socket This enables you to use household power when using the accessory AC Adapter Kit ACK E6 The top of the camera The...

Page 6: ...want to use with the white mark next to the Mode dial CROSS REF Exposure modes are detailed in Chapter 3 Chapter 6 explains how to set up the Custom shooting modes Power switch The power switch turns...

Page 7: ...ens LCD panel This panel displays current camera settings including the white bal ance aperture shutter speed exposure compensation ISO AF point selection and drive and autofocus modes among others as...

Page 8: ...This is a handy option for adjusting the LCD panel controls in low light or in the dark Main dial The Main dial selects a variety of options Turn the Main dial to cycle through camera menu tabs move h...

Page 9: ...displays the shooting information screen that details the current camera settings the Electronic Level and the Quick Control screen You can also choose to show no information on the LCD monitor When p...

Page 10: ...o Playback menu 1 tab use the Quick Control dial to highlight Erase images and press the Set button to enter the Erase images options menu Use the Quick Control dial to Highlight the Select and erase...

Page 11: ...a button when pushed and as a joystick when tilted in any direction During shooting use it to select an AF point after pressing the AF point selection button to move the AF point or magnifying frame...

Page 12: ...this switch to prevent accidental bumps to the Main dial the Quick Control dial and the Multi controller avoiding inadvertent changes to the camera settings You can set up the use of the switch using...

Page 13: ...n connect the camera directly to a computer to down load images from the camera to the computer or to a PictBridge compatible printer to print images directly from a memory card HDMI mini Out terminal...

Page 14: ...ht side of the viewfinder lights steadily and the camera sounds a focus confirmation beep when sharp focus is achieved While a complete discussion of lenses is beyond the scope of this book being able...

Page 15: ...us The focusing distance range options vary by lens Distance scale and infinity compensation mark The distance scale shows the lens s minimum focusing distance through infinity The scale includes an i...

Page 16: ...ent view of the scene the eye level pentaprism viewfinder also dis plays the 11 AF points as well as the current exposure and camera settings The diagram in Figure 1 10 shows what you see in the viewf...

Page 17: ...d and Super Precision Matte The Camera Menus The 6D offers menus grouped as tabs in the categories of Shooting Live View shooting Playback Setup Custom Functions and My Menu Just press the Menu button...

Page 18: ...tings Mirror lockup Disable OFF Enable Table 1 3 Shooting Menu 3 Commands Options Expo comp AEB This changes to Exposure comp during movie recording 1 3 stop increments up to 5 stops of exposure compe...

Page 19: ...ons for Multiple exposure shooting Multiple exposure Disable Enable Multi expos ctrl Additive Average No of exposures 2 to 9 Continue Mult exp 1 shot only Continuously HDR Mode Press the Set button to...

Page 20: ...Disable or Enable Time code Count up Rec run or Free run Start time setting Movie rec count Rec time or Time code Movie play count Rec time or Time code Drop frame Enable Disable Video snapshot Enable...

Page 21: ...3 6 4 3 3 diag with X shaped diagonal lines Histogram disp Brightness RGB Movie play count Rec time Time code linked to the Time code s Movie play count on the Movie Shooting menu 2 tab Magnification...

Page 22: ...e GPS device settings Setting for the accessory GPS Receiver GP E2 Table 1 14 Setup Menu 3 Commands Options Video system NTSC PAL Feature guide Enable Disable Info button display options Displays came...

Page 23: ...version number Press the Set button to update the camera s firmware after you ve copied the firmware to one of the media cards Table 1 16 Custom Functions Menu Commands Options C Fn I Exposure Display...

Page 24: ...e 38 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 Disp...

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