Canon EOS 6D Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
EOS 6D (WG)
EOS 6D (N)
The EOS 6D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi and GPS functions 
explained in this manual.
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The EOS 6D (WG/N) is 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 (F ull HD) movie shooting, Wi-Fi*, and 
GPS*.
The camera is highly re sponsive to any shooting situation at any time, 
provides many features for dema nding shots, and expands shooting 
possibilities...

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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...

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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 CD-ROMs p rovided 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...

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The instruction manuals are provided in both paper and electronic 
(PDF) forms.
* Not provided with the EOS 6D (N).
Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM
Contains the following manuals in PDF:
• Camera Instruction Manual (Detailed version)
• Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual (Detailed version)
Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM
Contains Instruction Manuals in  PDF for the software in the 
Software CD-ROM.
* Instructions for viewing the Instruction  Manual CD-ROMs are on pages 388 and 
395.
Software CD-ROM...

6 Icons in this Manual
: Indicates the Main Dial.
<
5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
< 9 > < V >  : 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 an d markings on the camera and...

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For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s 
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction2
Getting Started27
Basic Shooting65
Setting the AF and Drive Modes91
Image Settings101
Advanced Operations141
Flash Photography169
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)179
Shooting Movies203
Image Playback235
Post-Processing Images271
Sensor Cleaning279
Printing Images285
Customizing the Camera301
Reference331
Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals /...

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Introduction2
Compatible Cards ............................................................................. 3
Item Check List......... ........................................................................ 4
Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs.................................................. 5
Conventions Used in this Manual ............ ......................................... 6
Chapters ................. .......................................................................... 7
Index to Features...

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Contents
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3
4
Basic Shooting65
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Inte lligent Auto) ................... 66
A  Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelli gent Auto).......................... 69
C  Creative Auto Shooting .............................................. ............... 71
8 : Special Scene Mode ......... .................................................... 74
2  Shooting Portraits ........... .......................................... ................. 75
3  Shooting Landscapes ..............

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Setting the White Balance ............................................................ 120
O  Custom White Balance................ ........................................ 121
P  Setting the Color Temperature .... ........................................ 122
White Balance Correction................... .......................................... 123
Auto Correction of Brightness and Cont rast ................................. 125
Noise Reduction Settings ........