Canon EOS 6D Instruction Manual

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D Flash Photography
  With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set to A-TTL or TTL 
autoflash mode, the flash can be  fired at full output only.
Set the camera’s shooting mode to < a> (manual exposure) or 
< f > (aperture-priority AE) and ad just the aperture setting before 
shooting.
  When using a Speedlite that has manual flash mode, shoot in the 
manual flash mode.
Sync Speed
The camera can synchronize with non-Canon compact flash units at 
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With an EX-series Speedlite having compatible flash function settings, 
you can use the camera’s menu screen to set the Speedlite’s functions 
and Custom Functions.  Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn 
on the Speedlite before starting these settings.
For details on the Speedlite’s func tions, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
1Select [External Speedlite 
control].
 Under the [ z2] tab, select [External 
Speedlite control ], then press .
XThe external Speedlite control screen...

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3 Setting the FlashN
You can set the flash-sync speed for 
flash photography in the aperture-priority 
AE (f) mode.
  : Auto
The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/180 
sec. to 30 sec. to suit the sc ene’s brightness. High-speed sync is 
also possible.
  : 1/180-1/60 sec. auto
Prevents a slow shutter speed from  being set in low-light conditions. 
It is effective for preventing subject blur and camera shake. 
However, while the subject will be  properly exposed with the flash,...

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On the screen, the settable functions and the display will differ 
depending on the Speedlite, current flash mode, flash Custom 
Function settings, etc.
For details on your Speedlite’s flash  functions, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
Sample display
 Flash mode
You can select the flash mode to suit your desired flash shooting.
[E-TTL II flash metering] is the standard 
mode of EX-series Speedlites for 
automatic flash shooting.
The [Manual flash ] mode is for...

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3 Setting the FlashN
 Wireless functions
Wireless (multiple) flash shooting is 
possible with radio or optical 
transmission. For details on wireless 
flash, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction 
manual.
  Flash zoom  (Flash coverage)
With Speedlites having a zooming flash 
head, you can set the flash coverage. 
Normally, set this to [AUTO ] so that the 
camera will automatically set the flash 
coverage to match the lens focal length.
  Shutter synchronization
Normally, set this to [First-curtain...

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 Flash exposure compensation
The same setting as “Flash exposure 
compensation” on page 170 can be set.
For details, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
  Flash exposure bracketing
While the flash output is changed 
automatically, three shots are taken.
For details, refer to the instruction 
manual of a Speedlite compatible with 
flash exposure bracketing.
When using second-curtain synchronizat ion, set the shutter speed to 1/25 
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3 Setting the FlashN
For details on the Speedlite’s Custom  Functions, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
1Select [Flash C.Fn settings].
  Select [Flash C.Fn settings ], then 
press < 0>.
2Set the functions.
  Press the < U> key to select the 
number, then press < 0>.
  Select the setting, then press < 0>.
1Select [Clear settings].
  Under the [ z2: External Speedlite 
control ] tab, select [Clear settings ], 
then press < 0>.
2Select the settings to be cleared.
  Select either [Clear...

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Shooting with the LCD Monitor
(Live View Shooting)
You can shoot while viewing the 
picture on the camera’s LCD 
monitor. This is called “Live View 
shooting”.
Live View shooting is enabled by 
setting the Live View shooting/
Movie shooting switch to .
Live View shooting is effecti ve for photos of still subjects.
If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the 
LCD monitor, camera shake  can cause blurred images. 
Using a tripod is recommended.
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1Set the Live View shooting/Movie 
shooting switch to .
2Display the Live View image.
 Press the < 0> button.XThe Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
  The Live View image will closely 
reflect the brightness level of the 
actual image you capture.
3Focus the subject.
 When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the camera will focus with 
the current AF method (p.192).
4Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely.XThe picture will be ta ken and the captured 
image is...