Canon EOS 6D Instruction Manual

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Image Settings
This chapter explains image-related function settings: 
Image-recording quality, ISO  speed, Picture Style, white 
balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, lens peripheral 
illumination correction, chro matic aberration correction, 
and other functions.
  In Basic Zone modes, only the following can be set as 
described in this chapter: Image-recording quality, lens 
peripheral illumination and chromatic aberration correction, 
folder creation and selection, and image file numbering.
  The  M...

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You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are eight JPEG 
image-recording quality settings:  73 , 83 , 74 , 84 , 7 a , 8 a , b , c . 
There are three RAW image quality settings:  1, 41 , 61  (p.104).
1Select [Image quality].
 Under the [ z1] tab, select [Image 
quality ], then press < 0>.
2Select the image-recording quality.
  To select a RAW setting, turn the 
 dial. To select a JPEG setting, 
press the < U> key.
  On the upper right, the “ **M 
(megapixels) **** x **** ” numbers...

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Guide to Image-Recording Quality Settings (Approx.)
*1: b is suitable for playing the im ages on a digital photo frame.
*2:  c is suitable for emailing the image or using it on a Web site.
  b and c  will be in 7  (Fine) quality.
  The file size, possible sh ots, and maximum burst duri ng continuous shooting 
are based on Canon’s testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100 and 
Standard Picture Style)  using an 8 GB card. These figures will vary 
depending on...

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A RAW image is raw data output by the image sensor converted to 
digital data. It is recorded to the  card as is, and you can select the 
quality as follows:  1, 41 , or 61 .
A  1  image can be processed with [ 31: RAW image processing ] 
(p.272) and saved as a JPEG image. ( 41 and 61  images cannot 
be processed with the camera.) While the RAW image itself does not 
change, you can process the RAW image according to different 
conditions to create any number of...

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The approximate maximum burst is 
displayed on the bottom right in the 
viewfinder and on the shooting function 
settings screen.
If the maximum burst for continuous 
shooting is 99 or higher, “99” will be 
displayed.
Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting
The maximum burst is disp layed even when a card is not inserted in the 
camera. Make sure  that a card is inserted  before taking a picture.
 If the maximum burst is displayed as “99 ”, it indicates that you...

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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set 
automatically (p.108).
Regarding the ISO speed during movi e shooting, see pages 206 and 209.
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Set the ISO speed.
 While looking at the LCD panel or the 
viewfinder, turn the < 6> or < 5> 
dial.
  ISO speed can be set within ISO 100 
- 25600 in 1/3-stop increments.
  “A” indicates ISO Auto. The ISO 
speed will be set automatically 
(p.108). You...

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i: Setting the ISO Speed N
 If [z 4: Highlight tone priority ] is set to [Enable], you cannot select “L ” 
(equivalent to ISO 50),  ISO 100/125/160, “H1” (equivalent to ISO 51200), 
and “H2 ” (equivalent to ISO 102400) (p.130).
  Shooting in high temperatures may re sult in images that look grainier. 
Long exposures can al so cause irregular colors in the image.
  When you shoot at high ISO speeds,  noise (such as dots of light and 
banding) may become noticeable.
  When shooting in conditio ns that...

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If the ISO speed is set to “ A” (Auto), the 
actual ISO speed to be set will be 
displayed when you press the shutter 
button halfway.
As indicated below, the ISO speed will 
be set automatically to suit the shooting 
mode.
*1: The actual ISO speed range depends on the [ Minimum] and [Maximum ] 
settings set in [ Auto ISO range ].
*2: If fill flash will result  in overexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO will be set.
*3: Except in the  A, 6, and F  modes.
*4: When using bounce...

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You can set the manually-settabl e ISO speed range (minimum and 
maximum limits). You can set the mini mum limit within L (ISO 50) to H1 
(ISO 51200), and the maximum limit  within ISO 100 to H2 (ISO 
102400).
1Select [ISO speed settings].
  Under the [ z3] tab, select [ISO 
speed settings], then press < 0>.
2Select [ISO speed range].
  Select [ ISO speed range ], then press 
< 0 >.
3Set the minimum limit.
  Select the minimum limit box, then 
press < 0>.
  Press the < V>...

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You can set the automatic ISO speed r ange for Auto ISO within ISO 100 
- 25600. You can set the minimum lim it within ISO 100 - 12800, and the 
maximum limit within ISO 200 -  25600 in whole-stop increments.
1Select [Auto ISO range].
 Select [Auto ISO range ], then press 
< 0 >.
2Set the minimum limit.
  Select the minimum limit box, then 
press < 0>.
  Press the < V> key to select an ISO 
speed, then press < 0>.
3Set the maximum limit.
  Select the maximum limit box, then...