Canon EOS 6D Instruction Manual

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The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. UHS-I 
Speed Class SDHC and SDXC memory cards can also be used. The 
captured images are recorded onto the card.Make sure the card’s write-protec t switch is set upward to 
enable writing/erasing.
1Open the cover.
 Slide the cover as shown by the 
arrows to open it.
2Insert the card.
 As shown by the illustration, face 
the card’s label side toward you 
and insert it until it clicks in place.
3Close the cover.
 Close the cover and slide it in the 
direction shown by the arrows until it 
snaps shut.
  When you set the power switch to 
, the number of possible shots 
(p.35) will be displayed on the LCD 
monitor.
Installing and Removing the Card
Installing the Card
Write-protect switch
Possible shots
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1Open the cover.
 Set the power switch to .
  Make sure the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover.
  If [Recording...] is displayed, close 
the cover.
2Remove the card.
  Gently push in the card, then let go to 
eject it.
  Pull the card straight out, then close 
the cover.
Removing the Card
 The number of possible shots depends  on the remaining capacity of the 
card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
  Setting [ z1: Release shutter without card ] to [Disable ] will prevent 
you from forgetting to  insert a card (p.346).
Access lamp
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Installing and Removing the Card
 When the access lamp is lit or blin king, it indicates that images are 
being written to or read by the ca rd, being erased, or data is being 
transferred. Do not open the card  slot cover during this time. Also, 
never do any of the following wh ile the access lamp is lit or 
blinking. Otherwise, it  can damage the image  data, card, or camera.
• Removing the card.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
  If the card already contains record ed images, the image number may not 
start from 0001 (p.136).
  If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove 
and reinsert the card. If the erro r persists, use a different card.
If you can transfer all th e images on the card to  a computer, transfer all 
the images and then format the card  with the camera (p.53). The card 
may then return to normal.
  Do not touch the card’s contacts wi th your fingers or metal objects.
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If you turn on the power switch and the Date/Time/Zone setting screen 
appears, see page 36 to set the Date/Time/Zone.
 : The camera turns on.
< 2 > : The camera is turned off and 
does not operate. Set to this 
position when not using the 
camera.
  Whenever you set the power switch 
to < 1 > or < 2>, sensor 
cleaning will be executed 
automatically. (A small sound may be 
heard.) During the sensor cleaning, 
the LCD monitor will display < f>.
  You can still shoot during sensor 
cleaning by pressing the shutter 
button halfway (p.44) to stop the 
sensor cleaning and take a picture.
  If you repeatedly turn the power switch < 1>/ at a short 
interval, the < f> icon may not be displayed. This is normal and 
not a problem.
  To save battery power, the camera  turns off automatically after 1 
minute of non-operation. To turn on  the camera again, just press the 
shutter button halfway (p.44).
  You can set the auto power off time with [ 52: Auto power off ] 
(p.55).
Turning on the Power
About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor
3 About Auto Power Off
If you set the power switch to < 2> while an image is being recorded to 
the card, [ Recording...] will be displayed and the po wer will turn off after the 
card finishes re cording the image.
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Turning on the Power
When the power switch is set to , the battery level will be 
indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon ( b) indicates 
that the battery will be exhausted soon.
Number of Possible Shots [Approx. number of shots]
 The figures above are base d on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6, no Live 
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Im aging Products Association) testing 
standards.
  Possible shots with  Battery Grip BG-E13
• With LP-E6 x 2: approx. twice th e shots without the battery grip.
• With size-AA/LR6 alkaline  batteries at room temperature (23°C / 73°F): 
approx. 480 shots.
z  Checking the Battery Level
Icon
Level (%) 100 - 70 69 - 50 49 - 20 19 - 10 9 - 1 0
TemperatureRoom Temperature 
(23°C / 73 °F)Low Temperature 
(0°C / 32°F)
Possible shots1090980
  The number of possible shots will de crease with any of the following 
operations:
• Pressing the shutter button ha lfway for a prolonged period.
• Activating the AF frequently  without taking a picture.
• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.
• Using the LCD monitor often.
  The number of possible  shots may decrease depe nding on the actual 
shooting conditions.
  The lens operation is powered by t he camera’s battery. Depending on 
the lens used, the number of  possible shots may be lower.
  For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 181.
  See [5 4: Battery info. ] to check the battery’s co ndition in detail (p.334).
  If size-AA/LR6 batteries  are used in Battery Grip BG-E13, a four-level 
indicator will be displayed. ([ x/m ] will not be displayed.)
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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone 
have been reset, the Date/Time/Zone setting screens will appear. 
Follow the steps below to set the time zone first. If you set the camera 
to the correct time zone for where y ou currently live, when you travel to 
another time zone you can simply set  the camera to the correct time 
zone for your destination to update the camera’s date/time 
automatically.
Note that the date/time appended to  recorded images will be based 
on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.
1Display the menu screen.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select [Date/
Time/Zone].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[5 2] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select [ Date/
Time/Zone ], then press < 0>.
3Set the time zone.
  [London] is set by default.
  Press the < U> key to select the 
time zone box.
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
  Press the < V> key to select the time 
zone, then press < 0>. (Returns to 
< s >.)
3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
  The menu setting proc edure is explained on pages 51-52.
  The time displayed on the upper right  is the time difference compared 
with Coordinated Universal Time (U TC). If you do not see your time 
zone, set the time zone  while referring to the difference with UTC.
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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
4Set the date and time.
 Press the < U> key to select the 
number.
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
  Press the < V> key to set the 
number, then press < 0>. (Returns 
to < s>.)
5Set the Daylight Saving Time.
  Set it if necessary.
  Press the < U> key to select [ Y].
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
  Press the < V> key to select [ Z], 
then press < 0>.
  When the daylight saving time is set 
to [Z ], the time set in step 4 will 
advance by 1 hour. If [ Y] is set, the 
daylight saving time will be canceled 
and the time will go back by 1 hour.
6Exit the setting.
  Press the < U> key to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
XThe Date/Time/Zone and daylight 
saving time will be set and the menu 
will reappear.
  The date/time that was set will  start from when you press < 0> in step 6.
  After changing the time zone, check th at the correct date/time has been 
set.
If you store the camera without the  battery or if the camera’s battery 
becomes exhausted, the date/time/zone  may be reset. If this happens, set 
the time zone an d date/time again.
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1Display the menu screen.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select 
[Language K].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[5 2] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select 
[Language
K], then press < 0>.
3Set the desired language.
  Press the < V> key to select the 
language, then press < 0>.
XThe interface language will change.
3  Selecting the Interface Language
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The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera 
cannot be used with EF-S and EF-M lenses.
1Remove the caps.
 Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrows.
2Attach the lens.
 Align the red dots on the lens and 
camera and turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow until it  clicks in place.
3Set the lens focus mode switch to 
.
  stands for Autofocus.
  If it is set to < MF> (manual focus), 
autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens
  Do not look at the sun  directly through any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision.
  If the front part (focusin g ring) of the lens rotate s during autofocusing, do 
not touch the rotating part.
Minimizing Dust
  When changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with minimal dust.
  When storing the camera  without a lens attached, be sure to attach the 
body cap to the camera.
  Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.
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To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens 
with your fingers.
If you want to zoom, do it before 
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the 
focus slightly.
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrows.
 Turn the lens until it stops, then 
detach it.
  Attach the rear lens cap to the 
detached lens.
About Zooming
Detaching the Lens
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