Canon EOS 6D Mark II User manual

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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded
from the Canon Web site (p.4, 596).
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The EOS 6D Mark II is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a
full-frame (approx. 35.9 x 24.0 mm) CMOS sensor with approx. 26.2
effective megapixels, DIGIC 7, normal ISO speed range of ISO 100 -
ISO 40000 (for still photos), high-precision and high-speed 45-point AF
(up to 45 cross-type points), maximum continuous shooting speed of
approx. 6.5 shots/sec., Live View shooting, Full HD video shooting, 4K
time-lapse movie shooting, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Wi-Fi/NFC/Bluetooth
(wireless communication) function, and GPS function.
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.22-24) and “Handling Precautions” (p.25-27). Also, read
this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera. Be sure to store
this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary.
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc. may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
Introduction

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Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a
power cord.)
The camera does not come with an interface cable or HDMI cable.
The camera does not come with the Software CD-ROM.
The Instruction Manuals are listed on the next page.
For Software, see page 594.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
For items sold separately, see the System Map (p.514).
Item Check List
Battery Pack LP-E6N
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E6/LC-E6E*
Strap
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
Web site (p.4).
The Lens Instruction Manuals (PDF files) are for lenses sold individually.
Note that when purchasing the Lens Kit, some of the accessories included
with the lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual.

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Camera Basic Instruction Manual and Wi-Fi (Wireless
Communication) Function Basic Instruction Manual
The booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual that
contains the Camera Basic Instruction Manual and the
Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual.
More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be
downloaded from the Canon Web site to your computer or
the like.
The Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded from the Canon
Web site to your computer or the like.
Instruction Manual (PDF files) download site:
• Camera Basic Instruction Manual and Wi-Fi (Wireless
Communication) Function Basic Instruction Manual (this
booklet)
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function Instruction Manual
• Lens Instruction Manual
• Software Instruction Manual
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Instruction Manuals
Downloading the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)
To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), Adobe Acrobat Reader
DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (most recent version recommended)
is required.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the Internet.
Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open it.
To learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software’s Help
section or the like.

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Compatible Cards
The Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded to your
smartphone or tablet using the QR code.
Downloading Instruction Manuals Using QR Code
Xwww.canon.com/icpd
A software application is required to read out the QR code.
Select your country or region of residence, then download the Instruction
Manuals.
Select [Manual/software URL] under the [55] tab to display the QR
code on the camera’s LCD monitor.
The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of
capacity. If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized)
by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera
(p.70).
SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards
* UHS-I cards supported.
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with good enough
performances (fast enough writing and reading speeds) to handle the
movie recording quality. For details, see page 343.
Compatible Cards
Cards that Can Record Movies
In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards, and SDXC memory cards.
*The camera does not come with a card for recording photos/
movies. Please purchase it separately.

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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery (p.42).
Upon purchase, charge the battery
to start using (p.40).
2Insert the card (p.43).
With the card’s label facing
toward the back of the
camera, insert it into the card
slot.
3Attach the lens (p.53).
Align the red mount index on the
lens with the red mount index on the
camera to attach the lens.
4Set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <AF> (p.53).
5Set the power switch to <1>,
then set the shooting mode to
<A> (p.47).
Turn the Mode Dial while holding
down the button at the center.
All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
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Quick Start Guide
6Flip out the LCD monitor (p.46).
When the LCD monitor displays the
date/time/zone setting screen, see
page 49.
7Focus on the subject (p.56).
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus on the
subject.
8Take the picture (p.56).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
9Review the picture.
The image just captured will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the
LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.388).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.289).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.388).
To delete images, see “Erasing Images” (p.430).

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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<9> : Indicates the Multi-controller.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the direction of the shift or move when the
key on the Multi-controller is pressed.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0/9/4/ : After you press an operation button, this indicates
7/8how long (in seconds) the respective setting will
remain in effect after you let go of the button.
The respective time will be 4 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10
sec., or 16 sec.
* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons
and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing
relevant operations and functionality.
3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the <M>
button to change its settings.
M: This icon on the right of the page title indicates that the function is
available only in the Creative Zone modes (<d>, <s>, <f>,
<a>, and <F>).
(p.***) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.
Notes About the Instructions and Sample Photos
All operations described in this manual assume that the power switch is
set to <1> and the <R> switch is set to the downward (Multi
function lock released) (p.47, 59).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to
their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens as an example.
The sample photos displayed on the camera and used in this manual are
for instructional purposes only.
Conventions Used in this Manual

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Chapters
Introduction 2
Getting Started and Basic Camera Operations 39
Basic Shooting 93
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 129
Image Settings 161
GPS Settings 217
Advanced Operations for Photographic Effects 233
Flash Photography 277
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)
289
Shooting Movies 325
Image Playback 387
Post-Processing Images 437
Sensor cleaning 449
Print Order and Photobook Set-up 457
Customizing the Camera 467
Reference 513
Software Start Guide / Downloading Images to a Computer
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Introduction 2
Item Check List................................................................................. 3
Instruction Manuals .......................................................................... 4
Compatible Cards............................................................................. 5
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................. 6
Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 8
Chapters........................................................................................... 9
Index to Features ........................................................................... 18
Safety Precautions ......................................................................... 22
Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 25
Nomenclature ................................................................................. 28
Getting Started and Basic Camera Operations 39
Charging the Battery ..................................................................... 40
Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 42
Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 43
Using the LCD Monitor ................................................................... 46
Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 47
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone................................................... 49
Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 52
Attaching and Detaching a Lens..................................................... 53
Basic Shooting Operations............................................................. 55
QQuick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 61
3Menu Operations and Configurations................................... 64
dOperating the Camera with Touch Screen ................................. 67
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