Canon EOS 6D Instruction Manual

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i: Setting the ISO Speed N
When Auto ISO is set, you can set the minimum shutter speed (1/250 
sec. to 1 sec.) so that the automatically-set shutter speed is not too \
slow.
This is convenient in the < d> and < f> modes when you use a wide-
angle lens to shoot a moving subjec t. You can minimize both camera 
shake and subject blur.
1Select [Min. shutter spd.].
  Select [Min. shutter spd. ], then 
press < 0>.
2Set the desired minimum shutter 
speed.
  Press the < U> key to select the 
shutter speed,...

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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics 
matching your photographic expression or the subject.
In Basic Zone modes,  (Auto) is set automatically.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Under the [ z4] tab, select [Picture 
Style ], then press < 0>.
XThe Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
  Press the < V> key to select a 
Picture Style, then press < 0>.
XThe Picture Style will be set and the 
camera will be ready to shoot.
D  Auto
The color tone will be...

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A Selecting a Picture Style N
R Landscape
For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. 
Effective for impressive landscapes.
S  Neutral
This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with 
their computer. For natural colors and subdued images.
U  Faithful
This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with 
their computer. When the subject is captured under a color 
temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to 
match the subject’s color....

A Selecting a Picture Style N
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The symbols of the Picture Style se lection screen refer to parameters 
such as [Sharpness] and [Contrast ]. The numerals indicate the 
parameter settings, such as for [Sharpness ] and [Contrast], for each 
Picture Style. 
Symbols
About the Symbols
gSharpness
h Contrast
i
Saturation
j
Color tone
k
Filter effect (Monochrome)
l
Toning effect (Monochrome)
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You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters 
such as [Sharpness] and [Contrast ]. To see the resulting effects, take 
test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 117.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Under the [ z4] tab, select [Picture 
Style ], then press < 0>.
XThe Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
  Select a Picture Style, then press the 
 button.
3Select a parameter.
 Select a parameter such as 
[Sharpness], then press < 0>.
4Set the...

A Customizing a Picture Style N
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Parameter Settings and Effects
g Sharpness  0: Less shar p outline +7: Sharp outline
h  Contrast -4: Low contrast +4: High contrast
i  Saturation-4: Low saturation+4: High saturation
j Color tone-4: Reddish skin tone+4: Yellowish skin tone
  By selecting [ Default set.] in step 3, you can  revert the respective 
Picture Style to its defa ult parameter settings.
  To use the adjusted Picture Style, firs t select the adjusted Picture Style, 
then shoot.
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A Customizing a Picture Style N
For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in 
addition to [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ] explained on the preceding 
page.
kFilter Effect
With a filter effect applied to a 
monochrome image, you can make 
white clouds or green trees stand out 
more. 
lToning Effect
By applying a toning effect, you can 
create a monochrome image in that 
color. It can make the image look more 
impressive.
The following can be selected: [ N:None], 
[S:Sepia ],...

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You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape ], 
adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [ User Def. 1], 
[User Def. 2 ], or [User Def. 3 ].
You can create multiple Picture Styles whose parameter settings such 
as sharpness and contrast are different.
You can also adjust the parameters of a Picture Style that has been 
registered to the camera with EOS Utility (provided software, p.392).
1Select [Picture Style].
  Under the [ z4] tab, select [Picture 
Style ],...

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A Registering a Picture StyleN
5Select a parameter.
 Select a parameter such as 
[Sharpness], then press < 0>.
6Set the parameter.
  Press the < U> key to adjust the 
parameter as desired, then press 
< 0 >.
For details, see “Customizing a 
Picture Style” on pages 115-117.
 
Press the  button to register 
the modified Picture  Style. The Picture 
Style selection screen will then reappear.
XThe base Picture Style will be 
indicated on the right of [ User Def. *].
XIf the settings in a Picture Style...

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White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, 
the  (Auto) setting will obtain the co rrect white balance. If natural-
looking colors cannot be obtained with < Q>, you can select the white 
balance to match the light source or  set it manually by shooting a white 
object.
In Basic Zone modes,  is set automatically.
1Select [White balance].
 Under the [ z3] tab, select [White 
balance], then press < 0>.
2Select the white balance.
  Select the desired setting, then press 
.
*...