Table of Contents

Quick Tour

Key Canon EOS 6D Controls

The Canon EOS 6D Menu System

Setting the date and time

Setting the image quality

Choosing a Shooting Mode

Getting Sharp Focus

Putting it All Together

Chapter 1: A Map of the Canon EOS 6D

The Controls on the Canon EOS 6D

The front of the camera

The top of the camera

The back of the camera

The side of the camera

Lens Controls

The Viewfinder Display

The Camera Menus

Chapter 2: Camera Setup and Image Playback

Setting Image Quality and Processing RAW Images In-Camera

JPEG format

RAW capture

RAW+JPEG

Processing RAW images in-camera

Improving Image Quality

Reducing digital noise in-camera

Correcting vignetting and color fringing

Working with Folders and Files

Creating and selecting folders

Setting and changing file numbering

Changing Setup Options

Changing general setup options

Changing playback options

Erasing and Protecting Images and Movies

Erasing images and movies

Protecting images and movies

Chapter 3: Working with Exposure

Setting Exposure Objectives

Defining exposure goals

Practical exposure considerations

Choosing an Exposure Mode

Basic Zone exposure modes

Creative Zone exposure modes

Setting the ISO Sensitivity

Metering Light and Adjusting Exposures

Using metering modes

Evaluating exposures

Modifying and bracketing exposures

Creative Exposure Techniques

Making multiple-exposure images

Shooting High Dynamic Range images

Selecting a Drive Mode

Chapter 4: Getting Sharp Focus

Understanding the Autofocus System

Cross-type sensors

High- and standard-precision sensors

Setting Up and Using Autofocus

Choosing an autofocus mode and point

Focusing on action

Chapter 5: Getting Great Color

Working with Color

Choosing a Color Space

Comparing color spaces

Setting the color space

Setting the White Balance

Setting a Custom white balance

Setting a specific color temperature

Fine-tuning white balance

Working with Picture Styles

Choosing and customizing Picture Styles

Registering a new Picture Style

Using the Picture Style Editor

Chapter 6: Customizing the Canon EOS 6D

Custom Function Groups

Custom Function Menus

C.Fn I: Exposure

C.Fn II: Autofocus/Drive

C.Fn III: Operation/Others

Setting Custom Functions

Registering Custom Modes

Customizing My Menu

Chapter 7: Using the Live View Shooting Mode

About Live View Mode

Live View Mode Features and Functions

Focus options

Aspect ratio

Exposure simulation

Silent shooting modes

Metering timer

Using a flash

Working with Live View Mode

Setting up to shoot

Using the Quick Control button

Using metering modes

Shooting in Live View mode

Chapter 8: Recording and Watching Movies

About Movies

Video standards

Video on the 6D

Preparing to Record

Choosing the resolution and exposure mode

The Movie menu settings

Focusing options

Setting the ideal shutter speed

Color, audio, and lighting settings

Recording a Movie

Starting the recording

Tips for recording better movies

Playing Back Movies on the Camera

Chapter 9: Working with Flash

Deciding Whether to Use Flash

Calculating Flash Exposure

Using E-TTL II Technology

Using Off-camera Flashes

Radio versus optical Speedlite systems

Multicamera remote shooting

Working with Canon Speedlites

Setting Up Wireless Flashes

Chapter 10: Using the Canon EOS 6D Wireless Features

Wi-Fi Capabilities

Wi-Fi settings

Sharing images and video on the web

The Canon EOS Remote App

GPS Features and Functions

GPS settings

Image geotagging

The Canon Map Utility

Appendix A: How to Use the Gray Card and Color Checker