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
Xwww.canon.com/icpd
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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Formatting the Card........................................................................70
Before You Start..............................................................................73
Disabling the Beeper....................................................................73
Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off..................................73
Setting the Image Review Time ...................................................74
Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On ..................................................74
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings..............................75
lDisplaying the Grid in the Viewfinder .......................................79
QDisplaying the Electronic Level ...............................................80
Setting the Viewfinder Information Display .....................................82
BButton Functions ...................................................................84
RSetting the Multi Function Lock ..........................................88
Setting the Shooting Mode Guide ...................................................89
Setting the Feature Guide...............................................................90
Help............................................................................................91
Basic Shooting 93
AFully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................94
AFull Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)..........................97
CCreative Auto Shooting...........................................................100
8: Special Scene Mode ...........................................................107
8: 2Shooting Portraits...........................................................109
8: qShooting Group Photos ................................................. 110
8: 3Shooting Landscapes ................................................... 111
8: 5Shooting Moving Subjects ............................................ 112
8: CPhotographing Children ................................................. 113

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8: rPanning.........................................................................114
8: 4Shooting Close-ups ........................................................116
8: PShooting Food.................................................................117
8: yShooting Candlelight Portraits ........................................118
8: 6Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod).........................119
8: FShooting Night Scenes (Handheld) ............................... 120
8: GShooting Backlit Scenes ............................................... 121
QQuick Control .......................................................................... 126
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 129
f: Selecting the AF Operation................................................... 130
SSelecting the AF Area and AF Point ...................................... 134
AF Area Selection Mode .............................................................. 139
AF Sensor .................................................................................... 143
Lenses and Usable AF Points ...................................................... 145
When Autofocus Fails .................................................................. 153
MF: Manual Focus........................................................................ 154
Setting Lens Electronic MF .......................................................... 155
iSelecting the Drive Mode ....................................................... 156
jUsing the Self-timer................................................................. 159
Image Settings 161
Setting the Image-Recording Quality ........................................... 162
Setting the Aspect Ratio............................................................... 168
i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos ................................. 170
Selecting a Picture Style............................................................... 176

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Customizing a Picture Style ..........................................................180
Registering a Picture Style............................................................183
B: Setting the White Balance....................................................185
uWhite Balance Correction....................................................... 191
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast .................................194
Setting Noise Reduction ...............................................................195
Highlight Tone Priority ...................................................................199
Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical Characteristics .....200
Reducing Flicker ...........................................................................206
Setting the Color Space ............................................................... 208
Creating and Selecting a Folder ...................................................209
File Numbering Methods............................................................... 211
Setting Copyright Information .......................................................214
GPS Settings 217
GPS Features ...............................................................................218
GPS Precautions ..........................................................................220
Acquiring GPS Signals..................................................................221
Setting the Positioning Interval .....................................................226
Setting Time from GPS on the Camera ........................................227
Logging the Route Traveled..........................................................228
Advanced Operations for Photographic Effects 233
d: Program AE.............................................................................234
s: Shutter-Priority AE ................................................................236
f: Aperture-Priority AE..............................................................238

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a: Manual Exposure ................................................................... 241
qSelecting the Metering Mode.................................................. 243
OSetting the Desired Exposure Compensation ......................... 245
hAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)........................................... 247
ALocking the Exposure for Shooting (AE Lock) ........................ 249
F: Long (Bulb) Exposures ........................................................... 250
w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting .............................. 253
PMultiple Exposures ................................................................. 258
2 Mirror Lockup......................................................................... 265
HInterval Timer Shooting.................................................... 267
Using the Eyepiece Cover............................................................ 270
Remote Control Shooting ............................................................. 271
Using a Remote Switch................................................................ 276
Flash Photography 277
DFlash Photography ................................................................... 278
Setting the Flash Function............................................................ 281
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 289
AShooting with the LCD Monitor .............................................. 290
Shooting Function Settings .......................................................... 300
Menu Function Settings................................................................ 302
Selecting the AF Operation ......................................................... 305
Focusing with AF (AF Method)..................................................... 308
xShooting with the Touch Shutter............................................. 319
MF: Focusing Manually ................................................................ 321

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Shooting Movies 325
kShooting Movies .....................................................................326
Shooting Function Settings...........................................................339
Setting the Movie Recording Quality.............................................341
Setting the Sound Recording ........................................................346
Shooting HDR Movies...................................................................348
aShooting Time-lapse Movies.................................................349
Shooting Video Snapshots............................................................ 361
Menu Function Settings ................................................................371
Image Playback 387
xImage Playback ......................................................................388
B: Shooting Information Display .............................................391
HIndex display (Multiple-image Display) ...................................399
eJump Display (Jumping Through Images) ...............................400
tFiltering Images for Playback .................................................402
uMagnifying Images ..................................................................404
dPlaying Back with the Touch Screen.........................................406
bRotating the Image ..................................................................408
KProtecting Images ...................................................................409
pSetting Ratings........................................................................412
QQuick Control for Playback......................................................415
kEnjoying Movies......................................................................417
kPlaying Back Movies...............................................................419
XEditing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes..................................422

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Slide Show (Auto Playback)......................................................... 424
Viewing Images on a TV Set ........................................................ 427
LErasing Images........................................................................ 430
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ......................................... 434
Setting the Auto Rotation of Vertical Images................................ 435
Post-Processing Images 437
RProcessing RAW Images with the Camera........................... 438
SResizing JPEG Images........................................................... 444
NCropping JPEG Images .......................................................... 446
Sensor Cleaning 449
fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning .................................................. 450
Appending Dust Delete Data........................................................ 452
Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................. 455
Print order and Photobook Set-up 457
WDigital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 458
pSpecifying Images for a Photobook ......................................... 464
Customizing the Camera 467
Setting Custom Functions ............................................................ 468
Custom Functions ....................................................................... 469
Custom Function Settings ............................................................ 471
8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus................................. 491
8: Custom Controls................................................................... 497

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Registering My Menu ................................................................... 505
w: Registering Custom Shooting Modes.................................... 510
Reference 513
System Map..................................................................................514
Checking the Battery Information..................................................516
Using a Household Power Outlet..................................................520
HUsing Eye-Fi Cards ................................................................. 522
Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode...............................526
Menu Settings...............................................................................534
Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................548
Error Codes...................................................................................567
Specifications................................................................................568
Software Start Guide /
Downloading Images to a Computer 593
Software Start Guide.....................................................................594
Downloading Images to a Computer.............................................598
Index .............................................................................................600

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Power
Charging the battery Îp.40
Battery level Îp.48
Checking battery
information Îp.516
Household power outlet Îp.520
Auto power off Îp.73
Cards
Formatting Îp.70
Releasing shutter
without card Îp.44
Cards compatible with
movie recording Îp.343
Lens
Attaching Îp.53
Detaching Îp.54
Basic Settings
Language Îp.52
Date/Time/Zone Îp.49
Beeper Îp.73
Copyright information Îp.214
Clear all camera settings Îp.75
Viewfinder
Dioptric adjustment Îp.55
Eyepiece cover Îp.270
Electronic level Îp.81
Grid display Îp.79
Information display in
viewfinder Îp.82
LCD monitor
Vari-angle Îp.46
Touch control Îp.67
Brightness Îp.434
Half-press Off/On Îp.74
Electronic level Îp.80
Shooting mode guide Îp.89
Feature guide Îp.90
Help Îp.91
AF
AF operation Îp.130
AF area selection mode Îp.134
AF point selection Îp.137
Lens group Îp.149
Customizing AF
functions Îp.475
Color tracking Îp.142
AF Microadjustment Îp.491
Manual focusing Îp.154
Electronic MF Îp.155
Metering
Metering mode Îp.243
Drive
Drive mode Îp.156
Self-timer Îp.159
Maximum burst Îp.167
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Index to Features
Image Recording Settings
Creating/Selecting a
folder Îp.209
File numbering Îp.211
Image Quality
Image-recording quality Îp.162
ISO speed (still photos) Îp.170
Picture Style Îp.176
White balance Îp.185
Auto Lighting Optimizer Îp.194
Noise reduction for
high ISO speeds Îp.195
Noise reduction for long
exposures Îp.197
Highlight tone priority Îp.199
Lens aberration
correction Îp.200
Reducing flicker Îp.206
Color space Îp.208
Shooting
Shooting mode Îp.35
• Basic Zone modes Îp.35
• SCN mode Îp.108
• Creative Zone modes Îp.36
Aspect ratio Îp.168
HDR mode Îp.253
Multiple exposures Îp.258
Mirror lockup Îp.265
Bulb timer Îp.251
Interval timer Îp.267
Depth-of-field preview Îp.240
Remote switch Îp.276
Remote control Îp.271
•Pairing Îp.273
Quick Control Îp.61
Multi function lock Îp.88
Error codes Îp.567
Exposure
Exposure compensation Îp.245
Exposure compensation
with M+ISO Auto Îp.242
AEB Îp.247
AE lock Îp.249
Safety shift Îp.473
GPS
GPS Îp.217
Logging Îp.228

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Index to Features
Flash
External flash Îp.278
Flash exposure
compensation Îp.278
FE lock Îp.278
Flash function settings Îp.281
Flash Custom Function
settings Îp.286
Live View Shooting
Live View shooting Îp.289
AF operation Îp.305
AF method Îp.308
Touch Shutter Îp.319
Magnified view Îp.317
Manual focusing Îp.321
Exposure simulation Îp.303
Silent LV shooting Îp.303
Movie Shooting
Autoexposure shooting Îp.326
Manual exposure
shooting Îp.330
ISO speed (movie) Îp.372
AF method Îp.308
Movie Servo AF Îp.373
Movie Servo AF tracking
sensitivity Îp.375
Movie Servo AF speed Îp.376
Movie recording quality Îp.341
HDR movie Îp.348
Time-lapse movie Îp.349
Video snapshot Îp.361
Sound recording Îp.346
Microphone Îp.347
Wind filter Îp.346
Attenuator Îp.347
Remote control shooting Îp.381