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.

CANON INC.

30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan

Europe, Africa & Middle East

CANON EUROPA N.V.

PO Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands

For your local Canon office, please refer to your warranty card or to www.canon-europe.com/Support

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.

ENGLISH

Basic Instruction Manual

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

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

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.

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

EW-EOS6D

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).

Windows XXX XXX

EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk XXX

Mac OS X XXX XXX

XXXXX

CEL-XXX XXX

EOS Solution Disk XXX

CEL-XXX XXX

Windows XXX XXX

Mac OS X XXX XXX

XXXXX

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

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

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

Contents

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

Contents

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

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