Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded
from the Canon website (p.4, 596).
www.canon.com/icpd
Introduction
The EOS 6D Mark II is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a
full-frame (approx. 35.9 x 24.0 mm) CMOS sensor with approx. 26.2
effective megapixels, DIGIC 7, normal ISO speed range of ISO 100 ISO 40000 (for still photos), high-precision and high-speed 45-point AF
(up to 45 cross-type points), maximum continuous shooting speed of
approx. 6.5 shots/sec., Live View shooting, Full HD video shooting, 4K
time-lapse movie shooting, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Wi-Fi/NFC/Bluetooth
(wireless communication) function, and GPS function.
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.22-24) and “Handling Precautions” (p.25-27). Also, read
this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera. Be sure to store
this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary.
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc. may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
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Item Check List
Battery Pack LP-E6N
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E6E*
Strap
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
website (p.4).
The Lens Instruction Manuals (PDF files) are for lenses sold individually.
Note that when purchasing the Lens Kit, some of the accessories included
with the lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual.
Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E6E comes with a power cord.
The camera does not come with an interface cable or HDMI cable.
The camera does not come with the Software CD-ROM.
The Instruction Manuals are listed on the next page.
For Software, see page 594.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
For items sold separately, see the System Map (p.514).
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Instruction Manuals
To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), Adobe Acrobat Reader
DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (most recent version recommended)
is required.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the Internet.
Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open it.
To learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software’s Help
section or the like.
Quick Reference Guide
More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be
downloaded from the Canon website to your computer
or the like.
Downloading the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)
The Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded from the Canon
website to your computer or the like.
Instruction Manual (PDF files) download site:
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function Instruction Manual
• Lens Instruction Manual
• Software Instruction Manual
www.canon.com/icpd
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Compatible Cards
www.canon.com/icpd
A software application is required to read out the QR code.
Select your country or region of residence, then download the Instruction
Manuals.
Select [Manual/software URL] under the [55] tab to display the QR
code on the camera’s LCD monitor.
The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of
capacity. If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera
(p.70).
SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards
* UHS-I cards supported.
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with good enough
performances (fast enough writing and reading speeds) to handle the
movie recording quality. For details, see page 343.
Compatible Cards
Cards that Can Record Movies
In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards, and SDXC memory cards.
* The camera does not come with a card for recording photos/
movies. Please purchase it separately.
Downloading Instruction Manuals Using QR Code
The Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded to your
smartphone or tablet using the QR code.
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Quick Start Guide
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2
3
4
5
Insert the battery (p.42).
Upon purchase, charge the battery
to start using (p.40).
Insert the card (p.43).
With the card’s label facing
toward the back of the
camera, insert it into the card
slot.
Attach the lens (p.53).
Align the red mount index on the
lens with the red mount index on the
camera to attach the lens.
Set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <AF>
Set the power switch to <1>,
then set the shooting mode to
(p.47).
<A>
Turn the Mode Dial while holding
down the button at the center.
All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
(p.53).
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Quick Start Guide
6
7
8
9
Flip out the LCD monitor (p.46).
When the LCD monitor displays the
date/time/zone setting screen, see
page 49.
Focus on the subject (p.56).
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus on the
subject.
Take the picture (p.56).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
Review the picture.
The image just captured will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the
LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.388).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.289).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.388).
To delete images, see “Erasing Images” (p.430).
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Conventions Used in this Manual
Icons in this Manual
<6>: Indicates the Main Dial.
<5>: Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<9>: Indicates the Multi-controller.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the direction of the shift or move when the
<0>: Indicates the Setting button.
0/9/4/: After you press an operation button, this indicates
7/8how long (in seconds) the respective setting will
* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons
and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing
relevant operations and functionality.
3 : Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the <M>
button to change its settings.
M: This icon on the right of the page title indicates that the function is
available only in the Creative Zone modes (<d>, <s>, <f>,
<a>, and <F>).
(p.***) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.
Notes About the Instructions and Sample Photos
All operations described in this manual assume that the power switch is
set to <1> and the <R> switch is set to the downward (Multi
function lock released) (p.47, 59).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to
their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens as an example.
The sample photos displayed on the camera and used in this manual are
for instructional purposes only.
key on the Multi-controller is pressed.
remain in effect after you let go of the button.
The respective time will be 4 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10
sec., or 16 sec.
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Chapters
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10
1112131415
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Introduction
Getting Started and Basic Camera Operations
Basic Shooting
Setting the AF and Drive Modes
Image Settings
GPS Settings
Advanced Operations for Photographic Effects
Flash Photography
Shooting with the LCD Monitor
Shooting Movies
Image Playback
Post-Processing Images
Sensor cleaning
Print Order and Photobook Set-up
Customizing the Camera
(Live View Shooting)
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39
93
129
161
217
233
277
289
325
387
437
449
457
467
Reference
Software Start Guide / Downloading Images to a Computer
Print Order (DPOF) p.458
Photobook Set-up p.464
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Safety Precautions
The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to
yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow
these precautions before using the product. If you experience any
malfunctions, problems, or damage to the product, contact the
nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer from whom you
purchased the product.
Warnings:
To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock,
follow the safeguards below:
• Do not use any batteries, power sources, or accessories not specified in the
Instruction Manual. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries, or the
product if it is damaged.
• Do not insert the battery’s plus and minus ends incorrectly.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery. Do not apply heat or
solder to the battery. Do not expose the battery to fire or water. Do not subject the
battery to strong physical shock.
• Do not recharge the battery in temperatures outside the allowable charging
(working) temperature range. Also, do not exceed the recharge time indicated in
the Instruction Manual.
• Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,
accessories, connecting cables, etc.
When disposing of a battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape. Contact with
other metallic objects or batteries may cause a fire or an explosion.
If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted when recharging the battery,
immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop recharging.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire, heat damage, or electrical shock.
If the battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it
immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. It may cause a fire,
electrical shock or burns if you keep using it.
Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can
cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage comes in contact with your
eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing
it. See a physician immediately.
Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the
insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock.
Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the camera
does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness or
blistering due to low-temperature contact burns. Using a tripod is recommended when using
the camera in very hot places or for people with circulation problems or poor skin sensation.
Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle. It may cause an accident.
When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery,
and disconnect the power plug and connecting cables from the equipment before
storing. This is to prevent electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, and corrosion.
Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or serious
injuries may result.
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Safety Precautions
Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an
explosion or a fire.
If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts,
do not touch the exposed internal parts. There is a possibility of an electrical shock.
Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause
electrical shock.
Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens.
Doing so may damage your vision.
Keep equipment out of the reach of children and infants, including when in use. Straps
or cords may accidentally cause choking, electrical shock, or injury. Choking or injury
may also occur if a child or infant accidentally swallows a camera part or accessory. If
a child or infant swallows a part or accessory, consult a physician immediately.
Do not use or store the equipment in dusty or humid places. Likewise, keep the battery
away from metallic items and store it with its protective cover attached to prevent shortcircuit. This is to prevent fire, excessive heat, electrical shock, and burns.
Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed.
Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane’s
instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.
To prevent a fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:
• Always insert the power plug all the way in.
• Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.
• When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.
• Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord.
Also do not twist or tie the cords.
• Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.
• Do not use a cord whose wire is broken or insulation is damaged.
Unplug the power plug periodically and clean off the dust around the power outlet
with a dry cloth. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power
outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet, causing a fire.
Do not connect the battery directly to an electrical outlet or a car’s cigarette lighter
outlet. The battery may leak, generate excessive heat or explode, causing fire, burns,
or injuries.
A thorough explanation of how to use the product by an adult is required when the
product is used by children. Supervise children while they are using the product.
Incorrect usage may result in electrical shock or injury.
Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera in the sun without the lens cap attached.
Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun’s rays and cause a fire.
Do not cover or wrap the product with a cloth when using it. Doing so may trap heat
within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire.
Be careful not to get the camera wet. If you drop the product in the water or if water
or metal get inside the product, promptly remove the battery. This is to prevent fire,
electrical shock, and burns.
Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the product.
Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.
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Safety Precautions
Cautions:
Do not use or store the product in a high-temperature location such as inside a car
under the hot sun. The product may become hot and cause burns. Doing so may
also cause battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or
shorten the life of the product.
Do not carry the camera around when it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause
an injury or an accident. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the
camera and lens.
Do not leave the product in a low-temperature environment for an extended period of
time. The product will become cold and may cause injury when touched.
Do not fire the flash near the eyes. It may hurt the eyes.
Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury or
property damage may result.
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Handling Precautions
Camera Care
This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical
shock.
The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater.
To maximize the camera’s dust- and drip- resistance, keep the terminal
cover, battery compartment cover, card slot cover, and all other covers firmly
closed.
This camera is designed to be dust- and drip- resistant, in order to help
prevent sand, dust, dirt, or water that falls on it unexpectedly from getting
inside, but it is impossible to prevent dirt, dust, water, or salt from getting
inside at all. As far as possible, do not allow dirt, dust, water, or salt to get on
the camera.
If water gets on the camera, wipe it off with a dry and clean cloth. If dirt, dust,
or salt gets on the camera, wipe it off with a clean, well-wrung wet cloth.
Using the camera in a location with large amounts of dirt or dust may cause
a malfunction.
Cleaning the camera after use is recommended. Allowing dirt, dust, water, or
salt to remain on the camera may cause a malfunction.
If you accidentally drop the camera into water or are concerned that
moisture (water), dirt, dust, or salt may have gotten inside it, promptly
consult the nearest Canon Service Center.
Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such
as a magnet or electric motor. Also, avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves, such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
Do not leave the camera in excessive heat, such as in a car in direct
sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
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Handling Precautions
Do not block the mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
Use only a commercially-available blower to blow away dust when it adheres
to the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, focusing screen, etc. Do not use
cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For
stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center.
Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera
malfunction.
If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until condensation has evaporated before
using the camera.
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.
Avoid storing the camera where there are chemicals that result in rust and
corrosion such as in a chemical lab.
If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions
before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is
an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera
checked by your nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera
yourself and make sure it is working properly.
If you repeat continuous shooting or perform Live View shooting or movie
shooting for a prolonged period, the camera may become hot. This is not a
malfunction.
If there is a bright light source inside or outside the image area, ghosting
may occur.
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Handling Precautions
Contacts
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor
Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, 0.01% or fewer of the pixels
may be dead, and there may also be spots of black, red, or other colors. This
is not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur
where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
The LCD monitor display may seem slightly slow in low temperatures or may
look black in high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature.
Cards
To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,
physical shock, or vibration.
Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything
metallic.
Do not affix any stickers, etc. on the card.
Do not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic field,
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnets. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity.
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Store the card in a case.
Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens
After detaching the lens from the camera, put down the
lens with the rear end up and attach the rear lens cap to
avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
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Nomenclature
<R> Drive mode selection
button (p.156, 159)
<i> ISO speed setting
button (p.170)
<U> LCD panel
illumination button
(p.60)
<6> Main Dial
(p.57)
Shutter button
(p.56)
Self-timer/
Remote control
lamp (p.159)
Remote control
sensor (p.272)
Grip
(Battery
compartment)
DC coupler cord hole
(p.520)
Depth-of-field preview button
(p.240)
Mirror (p.265, 455)
<f> AF operation/AF method selection button
(p.130, 305/308)