C H A P T E R
1
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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