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 icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that 
the function is available only in Creative Zone modes ( d/
s /f /a/F ).
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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 
indicate the recor ded pixel count, and 
[*** ] is the number of possible shots 
(displayed up to 9999).
  Press < 0> to set it.
Image-recording Quality Setting Examples
3  Setting the Image-Recording Quality
73 only
61
+74
1
+73 1
 only
 If [-] is set for both RAW and JPEG,  73 will be set.
 The number of possible shots will be  displayed up to 1999 on the LCD panel.
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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 the subject,  card brand, aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture 
Style, Custom Functio ns, and other settings.
  Figures in parentheses appl y to an UHS-I class 8 GB card based on Canon’s 
testing standards.
Image 
QualityPixels 
RecordedPrinting SizeFile Size  (MB)Possible ShotsMaximum  Burst
JPEG
7320MA26.0125073 (1250)
833.123802380 (2380)
748.9MA33.223002300 (2300)
841.742404240 (4240)
7a5.0MA42.134503450 (3450)
8 a1.163706370 (6370)
b*12.5M9x13 cm1.261306130 (6130)
c*20.3M-0.32307023070 (23070)
RAW
120MA223.530014 (17)
4111 MA318.53808 (10)
615.0MA413.055012 (17)
RAW
+
JPEG
1
7320M
20MA2
A223.5+6.02407(8)
41
7311 M
20MA3
A2 18.5+6.0 290 8 (9)
61
73 5.0M
20M A4
A2
13.0+6.0 380 10 (12)
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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 JPEG images from it.
With all RAW images, you can use Dig ital Photo Professional (provided 
software, p.392) to make various adjustments and then generate a 
JPEG, TIFF, etc., image incorporating those adjustments.
About RAW
  If you select both RAW and JPEG,  the same image will be recorded 
simultaneously to the card in  both RAW and JPEG at the image-
recording quality that was  set. The two images will be recorded with the 
same file numbers (file extension  .JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for RAW).
  The image-recording qualit y icons are as follows: 1 (RAW),  41 
(Medium RAW), 61  (Small RAW), JPEG, 7  (Fine), 8 (Normal),  3 
(Large),  4 (Medium), and  6 (Small).
To display RAW images on a computer , using the provided software is 
recommended. Commercially-a vailable software may not be able to display 
RAW images. To see if RAW images ta ken with this camera are compatible 
with other software, inquire the  respective software manufacturer.
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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 can shoot 
99 or more shots continuo usly. If the maximum burst decreases to 98 or 
lower and the internal buffer  memory becomes full, “buSY” will be 
displayed in the viewfinder and on the  LCD panel. Shooting will then be 
disabled temporarily. If you stop continuous shooting, the maximum burst 
will increase. After all the captured  images are written to the card, you 
can resume continuous shooting and shoot up to th e maximum burst 
listed in the table on page 103.
  Even if you use a UHS-I  class card, the maximum  burst indicator will not 
change. The maximum burst  in parentheses in the table on page 103 will 
apply instead.
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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 can also press the 
< B > button to set it to “A 
(AUTO)”.
ISO Speed Guide
* High ISO speeds will re sult in grainier images.
i: Setting the ISO Speed N
ISO SpeedShooting Situation
(No flash)Flash Range
L, ISO 100 - 400Sunny outdoorsThe higher the ISO speed, 
the farther the flash range 
will be.ISO 400 - 1600Overcast skies or evening time
ISO 1600 - 25600, H1, H2Dark indoors or night
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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 produce an extreme amount of noise, 
such as a combination of high ISO  speed, high temperature and long 
exposure, images may not  be recorded properly.
  As H1 (equivalent to  ISO 51200) and H2 (equivalent to 102400) are 
expanded ISO speed settings, noise (dots of light, banding, etc.) and 
irregular colors will be more noti ceable, and the resolution lower than 
usual.
  If you use a high IS O speed and flash to shoot a close subject, 
overexposure may result.
  If you shoot a movie when [ Maximum: 25600] is set with [ISO speed 
range] and ISO speed is set to ISO  16000/20000/25600, the ISO speed 
will switch to ISO 12800 (during movi e shooting with manual exposure). 
Even if you switch back  to still photo shooting, the ISO speed will not 
revert to the original setting.
  If you shoot a movie when 1. L (ISO  50) or 2. H1 (ISO 51200)/H2 (ISO 
102400) is set, the ISO speed setting  will switch to 1. ISO 100 or 2. H 
(ISO 25600) respectively  (during movie shooting with manual exposure). 
Even if you switch back  to still photo shooting, the ISO speed will not 
revert to the original setting. 
  Under [ z3: ISO speed settings ], you can use [ISO speed range ] to 
expand the settable ISO speed range from ISO 50 (L) to ISO 102400 
(H2) (p.109).
   can be displayed in the viewfind er when you set an expanded ISO 
speed (L, H1, or H2) (p.313).
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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 flash with an extern al Speedlite in the C, 2,  3,  4, 5 , 
or < d> mode, the ISO speed will be set au tomatically within ISO 400 - 1600.
ISO Auto
Shooting ModeISO Speed Setting
A/C/2/4/5/6/GAutomatically set within ISO 100 - 12800
3Automatically set within ISO 100 - 1600
FAutomatically set within ISO 100 - 25600
d/s/f/aAutomatically set within ISO 100 - 25600*1
FISO 400*1
With flashISO 400*1*2*3*4
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i: Setting the ISO Speed N
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> key to select an ISO 
speed, then press < 0>.
4Set the maximum limit.
  Select the maximum limit box, then 
press < 0>.
  Press the < V> key to select an ISO 
speed, then press < 0>.
5Exit the setting.
  Press the < U> key to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
XThe menu reappears.
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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 
press < 0>.
  Press the < V> key to select an ISO 
speed, then press < 0>.
4Exit the setting.
  Press the < U> key to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
XThe menu reappears.
3  Setting the ISO Speed Range for Auto ISO
The [Minimum ] and [Maximum] settings will also ap ply to the ISO speed 
safety shift’s minimum and  maximum ISO speed (p.306).
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