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 
1/180 sec. and slower speeds. With large studio flash units, be sure to 
test the flash synchronization befor e shooting with the sync speed set 
within approx. 1/60 sec. to 1/30 se c., since the flash duration of such 
units is longer than that of compact flash units and vary depending on 
the models.
Cautions for Live View shooting
If you use a non-Canon flash unit with Live View shooting, set [ A2: 
Silent LV shoot. ] to [Disable] (p.190). The flash will no t fire if it is set to 
[Mode 1] or [Mode 2].
Canon Speedlites Other Than the EX-series
Using Non-Canon Flash Units
  If the camera is used with a flash  unit or flash accessory dedicated to 
another camera brand,  the camera may not operate properly and 
malfunction may result.
  Do not attach a high-voltage flash un it on the camera’s hot shoe. It may 
not fire.
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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 
will appear.
2Select the desired option.
  Select the menu option to be set, then 
press < 0>.
To enable flash photography, set 
[Enable]. To enable only the AF-assist 
beam to be emitted, set [ Disable].
For normal flash exposures, set it to 
[Evaluative ]. If [Average ] is set, the 
flash exposure will be averaged for the 
entire metered scene. Flash exposure 
compensation may be necessary. This 
setting is for advanced users.
3  Setting the Flash N
Flash Firing
E-TTL II Flash Metering
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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, 
the background may come out dark.
  : 1/180 sec. (fixed)
The flash-sync speed is fixed at 1/180 sec. This more effectively 
prevents subject blur and camera shake than with [ 1/180-1/60 sec. 
auto ]. However, in low light, the s ubject background will come out 
darker than with [ 1/180-1/60 sec. auto ].
Flash Synchronization Speed in Av Mode
If [1/180-1/60 sec. auto] or [ 1/180 sec. (fixed)] is set, high-speed sync is 
not possible in the < f> mode.
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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 setting 
the Speedlite’s [ Flash output level] 
yourself.
For other flash modes, refer to the 
Speedlite’s instruction manual.
Flash Function Settings
Flash mode Flash zoom
(Flash coverage)
Flash exposure 
compensation
Wireless functions
Shutter
synchronization Flash exposure 
bracketing
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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 
synchronization] so that the flash fires 
immediately after the exposure starts.
If [ Second-curtain synchronization ] is set, the flash will fire right 
before the shutter closes. When this  is combined with a slow shutter 
speed, you can create a trail of li ght such as from car headlights at 
night. With Second-curtain synchroni zation, two flashes will be fired: 
Once when you press the shutter button completely, and once 
immediately before the exposure ends.
If [ High-speed synchronization] is set, the flash can be used at all 
shutter speeds. This is especially ef fective for portraits using fill flash 
when you want to give priority to the aperture setting.
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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 
sec. or slower. If the sh utter speed is 1/30 sec. or faster, first-curtain 
synchronization will be used  automatically even if [Second-curtain 
synchronization ] is set.
 With an EX-series Speedlite not compatible with flash function settings, 
you can only set  the following: [Flash firing], [E-TTL II meter. ], and 
[ Flash exposure compensation ] under [Flash functi on settings]. 
([ Shutter synchronization ] can also be set with certain EX-series 
Speedlites.)
  If flash exposure compensation is set with the Speedlite, you cannot set 
the flash exposure compensation on  the camera (with the flash function 
settings). If it is set with both th e camera and Speedlite, the Speedlite’s 
setting overrides the camera’s.
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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 flash settings ] or 
[Clear all Speedlite C.Fn’s], then 
press < 0>.
  When you select [OK ], the respective 
flash settings will be cleared.
Flash Custom Function Settings
Clear Settings
With an EX-series Sp eedlite, if the [Flash metering mode ] Custom 
Function is set to [ TTL] (autoflash), the Speedlite  will always fire at full 
output.
The Speedlite’s Personal Functions (P.F n) cannot be set or canceled with 
the camera’s [ External Speedlite control] screen. Set it with the Speedlite.
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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.
About Remote Live View ShootingWith EOS Utility (provided softwa re, p.392) installed in your 
computer, you can connect the ca mera to the computer and shoot 
remotely while viewing  the computer screen. For details, refer to 
the Software Instruction Ma nual (p.395) on the CD-ROM.
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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 displayed on the LCD monitor.
XAfter the image review ends, the camera will 
return to Live View shooting automatically.
  Press the < 0> button to exit Live 
View shooting.
A  Shooting with the LCD Monitor
 The image’s field of view is appr ox. 100% (with the image-recording 
quality set to JPEG  73).
  In Creative Zone modes, you can chec k the depth of field by pressing the 
depth-of-field preview button.
  During continuous shooting, the exposure set for the firs t shot will also 
be applied to subsequent shots.
 
You can also use a remote controller (sold separately, p.167) for Live View shooting.
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