Canon EOS 6D Instruction Manual
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51 You can set various settings with the menus such as the image- recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the < M > button, < V> keys, and < 0> button on the camera back. * Some menu tabs and menu items ar e not displayed in Basic Zone modes. 3 Menu Operations Menus in Basic Zone Modes Menus in Creative Zone Modes LCD monitor button button Ta b Menu items Menu settings z Shooting 5 Set-up 9 My Menu 3 Playback8 Custom FunctionsA Live View shooting COPY
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3 Menu Operations
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1Display the menu screen.
Press the < M> button to display
the menu screen.
2Select a tab.
Press the < U> key to select a
menu tab.
For example, the [z 4] tab refers to
the screen displayed when the forth
tab from the left [ ] is selected.
3Select the desired item.
Press the < V> key to select the
item, then press .
4Select the setting.
Press the < V> or < U> key to
select the desired setting. (Some
settings require you to press either
the < V> or < U> key to select...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68572/w300_eos-6d-instruction-manual-1493277541_d-51.png "Page 52
3 Menu Operations
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1Display the menu screen.
Press the < M> button to display
the menu screen.
2Select a tab.
Press the < U> key to select a
menu tab.
For example, the [z 4] tab refers to
the screen displayed when the forth
tab from the left [ ] is selected.
3Select the desired item.
Press the < V> key to select the
item, then press .
4Select the setting.
Press the < V> or < U> key to
select the desired setting. (Some
settings require you to press either
the < V> or < U> key to select...")
3 Menu Operations 52 1Display the menu screen. Press the < M> button to display the menu screen. 2Select a tab. Press the < U> key to select a menu tab. For example, the [z 4] tab refers to the screen displayed when the forth tab from the left [ ] is selected. 3Select the desired item. Press the < V> key to select the item, then press . 4Select the setting. Press the < V> or < U> key to select the desired setting. (Some settings require you to press either the < V> or < U> key to select...
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If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or
computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will
be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make
sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer
the images and data to a comput er, etc., before formatting the
card.
1Select [Format card].
Under the [ 51] tab, select [ Format
card], then press < 0>.
2Format the card.
Select [OK ], then press <...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68572/w300_eos-6d-instruction-manual-1493277541_d-52.png "Page 53
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If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or
computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will
be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make
sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer
the images and data to a comput er, etc., before formatting the
card.
1Select [Format card].
Under the [ 51] tab, select [ Format
card], then press < 0>.
2Format the card.
Select [OK ], then press <...")
53 If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images and data to a comput er, etc., before formatting the card. 1Select [Format card]. Under the [ 51] tab, select [ Format card], then press < 0>. 2Format the card. Select [OK ], then press <...
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Before You Start
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The card is new.
The card was formatted by a diff erent camera or a computer.
The card is full with images or data.
A card-related error is displayed (p.370).
Execute [Format card] in the following cases:
About Low-level Formatting Perform low-level formatti ng if the card’s recording or reading speed seems
slow or if you want to tota lly erase data in the card.
Since low-level formatting will format all recordable sectors in the card, the
formatting will take slightly...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68572/w300_eos-6d-instruction-manual-1493277541_d-53.png "Page 54
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The card is new.
The card was formatted by a diff erent camera or a computer.
The card is full with images or data.
A card-related error is displayed (p.370).
Execute [Format card] in the following cases:
About Low-level Formatting Perform low-level formatti ng if the card’s recording or reading speed seems
slow or if you want to tota lly erase data in the card.
Since low-level formatting will format all recordable sectors in the card, the
formatting will take slightly...")
Before You Start 54 The card is new. The card was formatted by a diff erent camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-related error is displayed (p.370). Execute [Format card] in the following cases: About Low-level Formatting Perform low-level formatti ng if the card’s recording or reading speed seems slow or if you want to tota lly erase data in the card. Since low-level formatting will format all recordable sectors in the card, the formatting will take slightly...
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Before You Start
To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after a set
time of idle operation elapses. If you do not want the camera to turn off
automatically, set this to [ Disable]. After the power turns off, you can
turn on the camera again by pressi ng the shutter button or other
buttons.
1Select [Auto power off].
Under the [ 52] tab, select [ Auto
power off], then press < 0>.
2Set the desired time.
Select the desired setting, then press
.
You can set how long the image...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68572/w300_eos-6d-instruction-manual-1493277541_d-54.png "Page 55
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Before You Start
To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after a set
time of idle operation elapses. If you do not want the camera to turn off
automatically, set this to [ Disable]. After the power turns off, you can
turn on the camera again by pressi ng the shutter button or other
buttons.
1Select [Auto power off].
Under the [ 52] tab, select [ Auto
power off], then press < 0>.
2Set the desired time.
Select the desired setting, then press
.
You can set how long the image...")
55 Before You Start To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after a set time of idle operation elapses. If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically, set this to [ Disable]. After the power turns off, you can turn on the camera again by pressi ng the shutter button or other buttons. 1Select [Auto power off]. Under the [ 52] tab, select [ Auto power off], then press < 0>. 2Set the desired time. Select the desired setting, then press . You can set how long the image...
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The shooting settings display (p.48) can be set to remain on even when
you press the shutter button halfway.
Under the [52] tab, select [ LCD off/on
btn], then press < 0>. The available
settings are described below. Select one,
then press < 0>.
[Remains on] : Display remains on even w hen you press the shutter
button halfway. To turn off display, press the
< B > button.
[Shutter btn.] : When you press the shu tter button halfway, the
display will turn off. When you let go...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68572/w300_eos-6d-instruction-manual-1493277541_d-55.png "Page 56
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The shooting settings display (p.48) can be set to remain on even when
you press the shutter button halfway.
Under the [52] tab, select [ LCD off/on
btn], then press < 0>. The available
settings are described below. Select one,
then press < 0>.
[Remains on] : Display remains on even w hen you press the shutter
button halfway. To turn off display, press the
< B > button.
[Shutter btn.] : When you press the shu tter button halfway, the
display will turn off. When you let go...")
Before You Start 56 The shooting settings display (p.48) can be set to remain on even when you press the shutter button halfway. Under the [52] tab, select [ LCD off/on btn], then press < 0>. The available settings are described below. Select one, then press < 0>. [Remains on] : Display remains on even w hen you press the shutter button halfway. To turn off display, press the < B > button. [Shutter btn.] : When you press the shu tter button halfway, the display will turn off. When you let go...
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57 Before You Start Shooting Settings AF operationOne-Shot AFDrive modeu (Single shooting)AF point selectionAutomatic selection Exposure compensation/AEBCanceled Metering modeq (Evaluative metering) Flash exposure compensation0 (Zero)ISO speedAuto ISO speed rangeMinimum limit: 100Maximum limit: 25600Multiple exposureDisable HDR ModeDisable HDR Auto ISO rangeMinimum limit: 100Maximum limit: 12800Mirror lockupDisable Custom FunctionsUnchangedISO Auto minimum shutter speedAutoFlash function...
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Before You Start 58 Image-recording SettingsCamera Settings Image quality73Auto power off1 min.Picture Style AutoBeepEnable Auto Lighting Optimizer StandardRelease shutter without cardEnable Peripheral illumination correction Enable/ Correction data retainedImage review 2 sec.Highlight alertDisableAF point displayDisable Chromatic aberration correction Enable/ Correction data retainedPlayback grid OffHistogram displayBrightness Magnification (Approx.)2xWhite balance Q (Auto) Custom White...
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59 Before You Start Live View Shooting Settings Movie Shooting Settings Live View shootingEnableAF method FlexiZone - Single Silent LV shootingMode 1AF methodFlexiZone - Single Grid displayOffMetering timer16 sec. Aspect ratio3:2Grid displayOff Exposure simulationEnableMovie recording size1920x1080/IPB Silent LV shootingMode 1Sound recordingAuto Time code Metering timer16 sec.Count upUnchanged Start time settingUnchanged Movie recording countUnchanged Movie playback countUnchanged Drop...
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You can display the electronic level on the LCD monitor, and in the
viewfinder or on the LCD panel to help correct camera tilt. Note that you
can check only the horizontal tilt and not the forward/backward tilt.
1Press the button.
Each time you press the < B>
button, the screen display will
change.
Display the electronic level.
If the electronic level does not
appear, set [ 53: z button
display options ] so that the
electronic level can be displayed
(p.332).
2Check the camera’s tilt....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68572/w300_eos-6d-instruction-manual-1493277541_d-59.png "Page 60
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You can display the electronic level on the LCD monitor, and in the
viewfinder or on the LCD panel to help correct camera tilt. Note that you
can check only the horizontal tilt and not the forward/backward tilt.
1Press the button.
Each time you press the < B>
button, the screen display will
change.
Display the electronic level.
If the electronic level does not
appear, set [ 53: z button
display options ] so that the
electronic level can be displayed
(p.332).
2Check the camera’s tilt....")
60 You can display the electronic level on the LCD monitor, and in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel to help correct camera tilt. Note that you can check only the horizontal tilt and not the forward/backward tilt. 1Press the button. Each time you press the < B> button, the screen display will change. Display the electronic level. If the electronic level does not appear, set [ 53: z button display options ] so that the electronic level can be displayed (p.332). 2Check the camera’s tilt....