Canon EOS 6D User manual

PRINTED IN THE EU
CEL-ST6RA210 © CANON INC. 2012
The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of
September 2012. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any lenses
and accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center.
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The product and associated warranty are provided in European countries by Canon Europa N.V. EOS 6D (WG)
EOS 6D (N)
This basic manual covers only the most basic operations.
For detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction Manual
pdf file on the DVD-ROM .
The EOS 6D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi and GPS functions.
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Basic Instruction Manual

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The EOS 6D (WG/N) is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex
camera featuring a full-frame (approx. 35.8 x 23.9 mm) CMOS sensor
with approx. 20.2 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5+, high-precision and
high-speed 11-point AF, approx. 4.5 fps continuous shooting, Live View
shooting, Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, Wi-Fi*, and
GPS*.
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at any time,
provides many features for demanding shots, and expands shooting
possibilities with various system accessories.
* The EOS 6D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi and GPS functions.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how
they come out. You can then better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Warnings” (p.138, 139) and “Handling Precautions” (p.12, 13).
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 or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.
Introduction

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The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity:
• SD memory cards
• SDHC memory cards*
• SDXC memory cards*
* UHS-I cards compatible.
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a fast reading/
writing speed as shown in the table.
If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may
not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.
If you want to shoot still photos while shooting a movie, you will need
an even faster card.
To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card
manufacturer’s Web site.
Compatible Cards
Cards that Can Record Movies
Compression Method (p.116) Card
IPB 6 MB/sec. or faster
ALL-I (I-only) 20 MB/sec. or faster
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 images/
movies. Please purchase it separately.

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Before starting, check that all the following items have been 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 Instruction Manuals and Disks provided are listed on the next page.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, lens instruction manuals may also be included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E6
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E6/LC-E6E*
Interface Cable IFC-200U Stereo AV Cable
AVC-DC400ST
Camera
(with body cap)
Wide Strap
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The instruction manuals are provided in both paper and electronic
(PDF) forms.
* Not provided with the EOS 6D (N).
EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM)
Contains the following PDF manuals:
• Camera Instruction Manual (Detailed version)
• Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual (Detailed version)
• Software Instruction Manuals
* Instructions for viewing the Instruction Manuals PDFs on the DVD-ROM are on
page 128.
EOS Solution Disk (CD-ROM)
Contains software for image-editing and other programs.
For outlines and installation procedure of the software, see
pages 133-135.
Instruction Manuals and Disks
Basic Instruction
Manual
(this booklet)
Pocket Guide
Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual/
GPS Function Instruction Manual*
Wi-Fi/GPS Cautions*
The Basic Instruction Manual explains the basic procedures and features.
For detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction Manual PDF on the
EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM).
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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<9> <V> <U> : Indicates the Multi-controller and the push
direction.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that the corresponding function
remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or
16 sec. respectively after you let go of the
button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
LCD monitor.
3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
<M> button and changing the setting.
M: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
has been set to <1> and the <R> switch has been set to the
left (Multi function lock released) (p.30, 43).
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 an
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens as an example.
Conventions Used in this Manual

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For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction 2
Getting Started 23
Basic Shooting 57
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 77
Image Settings 83
Advanced Operations 95
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)
103
Shooting Movies 113
Image Playback 119
Viewing the Instruction Manuals PDF files on the
DVD-ROM / Downloading Images to Your Computer
127
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Introduction 2
Compatible Cards............................................................................. 3
Item Check List................................................................................. 4
Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs.................................................. 5
Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 6
Chapters........................................................................................... 7
Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 12
Quick Start Guide ........................................................................... 14
Nomenclature ................................................................................. 16
Getting Started 23
Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 26
Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 27
Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 30
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone .................................................. 32
Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 34
Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 35
About the Lens Image Stabilizer .................................................... 38
Basic Operation.............................................................................. 39
QQuick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 45
3Menu Operations.................................................................. 47
Before You Start............................................................................. 49
Formatting the Card..................................................................... 49
Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off................................. 51
Setting the Image Review Time................................................... 51
Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On.................................................. 52
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ............................. 52
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Contents
2
3
QDisplaying the Electronic Level ...............................................53
Feature Guide and Help..................................................................54
Basic Shooting 57
AFully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................58
AFull Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) .........................61
CCreative Auto Shooting.............................................................63
8: Special Scene Mode .............................................................66
2Shooting Portraits ......................................................................67
3Shooting Landscapes ...............................................................68
4Shooting Close-ups....................................................................69
5Shooting Moving Subjects ........................................................ 70
6Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) ....................................71
FShooting Night Scenes (Handheld)............................................72
GShooting Backlit Scenes............................................................73
QQuick Control.............................................................................75
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 77
f: Selecting the AF Operation .....................................................78
SSelecting AF Points ..................................................................79
MF: Manual Focusing .....................................................................80
iSelecting the Drive Mode..........................................................81
jUsing the Self-timer ...................................................................82

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Image Settings 83
Setting the Image-Recording Quality ............................................. 84
i: Setting the ISO Speed ........................................................... 86
ASelecting a Picture Style ........................................................ 87
Setting the White Balance .............................................................. 88
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast................................... 89
Noise Reduction Settings ............................................................... 90
Highlight Tone Priority .................................................................... 92
Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction .... 93
Advanced Operations 95
d: Program AE .............................................................................. 96
s: Shutter-Priority AE.................................................................. 97
f: Aperture-Priority AE ............................................................... 98
a: Manual Exposure ..................................................................... 99
Setting Exposure Compensation.................................................. 100
AAE Lock................................................................................... 101
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 103
AShooting with the LCD Monitor .............................................. 104
Using AF to Focus (AF Method)................................................... 106
Focusing Manually ....................................................................... 111
Shooting Movies 113
kShooting Movies..................................................................... 114
Setting the Movie-Recording Size ................................................ 116