Canon EOS 6D Instruction Manual

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C.Fn II -9 AF Microadjustment
Fine adjustment of the AF’s  point of focus is possible for viewfinder shooting or 
Live View shooting in the Quick mode. For details, see page 314.
C.Fn III: Operation/Others
C.Fn III -1 Dial direction during Tv/Av
0: Normal
1: Reverse direction
The dial’s turning directi on for setting the shutter sp eed and aperture can be 
reversed.
In the < a> shooting mode, the turning direction of the < 6> and < 5> dials 
will be reversed. In the other...

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C.Fn III -2 Focusing screen
If you change the focusing  screen, change this setting to match the focusing 
screen so that  correct exposure s are obtained.
0: Eg-A II
1: Eg-D
2: Eg-S
About focusing screen characteristics Eg-A II: Standard Precision Matte Standard focusing scre en that comes with the camera. It provides 
both adequate viewfinder brightne ss and manual focusing ease.
Eg-D : Precision Matte with Grid The focusing screen has  grid lines. It helps 
to keep the...

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C.Fn III -3 Multi function lock
When the  switch is set to the ri ght, it will prevent the ,  dail, 
and < 9> from accidentally changing a setting.
Select the camera control you  want to lock, then press  to append a 
checkmark < X> and select [ OK].
6  Main Dial
5  Quick Control Dial
9  Multi-controller
C.Fn III -4 Warnings  !  in viewfinder
When any of the following  functions are set, the  icon can be displayed on the 
lower left in the viewfinder (p.23).
Select the...

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Fine adjustment of the AF’s point of focus is possible for viewfinder 
shooting or Live View shooting in the Quick mode. This is called “AF 
Microadjustment”. Before making the adjustment, read “Notes for AF\
 
Microadjustment” on page 319. Normally, this adjustment is not required. Do this adjustment 
only if necessary. Note that doing  this adjustment may prevent 
correct focusing from being achieved.
Set the adjustment manually by ad justing, shooting, and checking the 
result. Repeat this until...

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8: AF Microadjustment
5Make the adjustment.
  Press the < U> key to make the 
adjustment. The adjustable range is 
±20 steps.
  Setting it toward “-: ” will shift the 
point of focus in front of the standard 
point of focus.
  Setting it toward “+: ” will shift the 
point of focus to the rear of the 
standard point of focus.
  After making the adjustment, press 
.
  Select [ 1: All by same amount ], then 
press < 0>.
  Press the < M> button to exit.
6Check the result of the 
adjustment.
 Take a...

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You can make the adjustment for each  lens and register the adjustment 
in the camera. You can register the adjustment for up to 40 lenses. 
When you autofocus with a lens whos e adjustment has been registered, 
the point of focus will always be  shifted by the adjustment amount.
Set the adjustment manually by adjus ting, shooting, and checking the 
result. Repeat this until  the desired adjustment is  made. If you use a zoom 
lens, make the adjustment for the wi de-angle (W)...

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Enter the serial number.
  Press the < U> key to select the 
digit to be entered, then press < 0> 
to display < r>.
  Press the < V> key to enter the 
number, then press < 0>.
  After entering all the digits, select 
[OK ] and press < 0>.
About the Lens Serial Number
  In step 3, if “ * ” appears in front of the 10-digit lens serial 
number, you cannot register several copies of the same lens 
model. Even if you enter the serial number, “ * ” will remain 
displayed.
  The lens...

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4Make the adjustment.
  For a zoom lens, press the  key 
and select the wide-angle (W) or 
telephoto (T) end. Press < 0> and 
the box will disappear, allowing you to 
make the adjustment.
  Press the < U> key to adjust as 
desired, then press . The 
adjustable range is ±20 steps.
 
Setting it toward “-: ” will shift the point of 
focus in front of the standard point of focus.
 Setting it toward “+: ”  will shift the point of 
focus to the rear of the  standard point of focus....

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8: AF Microadjustment
When [  Clear all ] appears at the bottom of the screen, pressing the 
< L > button will clear all the adjustments made for [ 1: All by same 
amount] and [2: Adjust by lens ].
Notes for AF Microadjustment
Clearing All AF Microadjustments
 The AF’s point of focus will vary  slightly depending on the subject 
conditions, brightness, zoom positi on, and other shooting conditions. 
Therefore, even if you perform AF Microadjustment, focus may still not 
be achieved at th e suitable...

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You can assign often-used functions to camera buttons or dials 
according to your preferences.
1Select [C.Fn III: Operation/
Others].
 Under the [ 8] tab, select [C.Fn III: 
Operation/Others ], then press 
< 0 >.
2Select [5]:[Custom Controls].
  Select [5]:[ Custom Controls], then 
press < 0>.
XThe Custom Controls screen will 
appear.
3Select a camera button or dial.
  Select a camera button or dial, then 
press < 0>.
XThe name of the camera control and 
the assignable functions will be 
displayed....