Canon EOS 6D Mark II User manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded

from the Canon Web site (p.4, 596).

www.canon.com/icpd

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

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

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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).

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

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

593

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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