Canon 8035B022AB Instruction manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

ENGLISH

EOS 6D (WG)
EOS 6D (N)

The EOS 6D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi and GPS functions.

Introduction

The EOS 6D (WG/N) is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a
full-frame (approx. 35.8 x 23.9 mm) CMOS sensor with approx. 20.2
effective megapixels, DIGIC 5+, high-precision and high-speed 11-point
AF, approx. 4.5 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, Full High­Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, Wi-Fi*, and GPS*.

* The EOS 6D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi and GPS functions.

Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following

To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.382-384) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16, 17).

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.

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 or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.

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Compatible Cards

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 images/

movies. Please purchase it separately.

The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity:

• SD memory cards

• SDHC memory cards*

• SDXC memory cards*

* UHS-I cards compatible.

Cards that Can Record Movies

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a fast reading/
writing speed as shown in the table.

Compression Method (p.216) Card

IPB 6 MB/sec. or faster

ALL-I (I-only) 20 MB/sec. or faster

 If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may

not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.

 If you want to shoot still photos while shooting a movie, you will need

an even faster card.

 To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card

manufacturer’s website.

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Item Check List

Battery Pack

LP-E6

(with protective cover)

Battery Charger

LC-E6/LC-E6E*

Interface Cable IFC-200U Stereo AV Cable

AVC-DC400ST

Camera

(with body cap)

Wide Strap

EW-EOS6D

Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a power

cord.)

 The Instruction Manuals and Disks provided are listed on the next page.
 If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
 Depending on the Lens Kit type, lens instruction manuals may also be included.
 Be careful not to lose any of the above items.

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Instruction Manuals and Disks

Basic Instruction Manual

Pocket Guide

Explains the camera’s basic function settings
and basic shooting/playback instructions.

Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual/

GPS Function Instruction Manual*

Wi-Fi/GPS
Cautions*

Windows XXX XXX

EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk XXX

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* Not provided with the EOS 6D (N).

EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM)

Contains the following PDF manuals:

• Camera Instruction Manual (Detailed version)

• Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual (Detailed version)

• Software Instruction Manuals

• EF24-70mm f/4L IS USM Instruction Manual

* Instructions for viewing the Instruction Manuals PDFs on the DVD-ROM are on

pages 388 - 390.

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Conventions Used in this Manual

Icons in this Manual

<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.

5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.

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<9> <V> <U> : Indicates the Multi-controller and the push

direction.

<0> : Indicates the Setting button.

0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function

* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,

and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
LCD monitor.

3 : Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the

M> button and changing the setting.

<

M : When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the

function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.24).

(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

: Tips or advice for better shooting.

: Problem-solving advice.

Basic Assumptions

All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch

has been set to <
left (Multi function lock released) (p.34, 47).

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 an

EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens as an example.

remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or
16 sec. respectively after you let go of the
button.

1> and the <R> switch has been set to the

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Chapters

1

2

345

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For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s
basic operations and shooting procedures.

Introduction

Getting Started

Basic Shooting

Setting the AF and Drive Modes

Image Settings

Advanced Operations

Flash Photography

Shooting with the LCD Monitor

Shooting Movies

Image Playback

Post-Processing Images

Sensor Cleaning

Printing Images

Customizing the Camera

Reference

(Live View Shooting)

2

27

65

91

101

141

169

179

203

235

271

279

285

301

331

Viewing the Instruction Manuals PDF files on the
DVD-ROM / Downloading Images to Your Computer

387

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Contents

Introduction 2

Compatible Cards............................................................................. 3

Item Check List................................................................................. 4

Instruction Manuals and Disks ......................................................... 5

Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 6

Chapters........................................................................................... 7

Index to Features ........................................................................... 14

Handling Precautions .................................................................... 16

Quick Start Guide ........................................................................... 18

Nomenclature ................................................................................. 20

Getting Started 27

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Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 28

Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 30

Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 31

Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 34

Setting the Date, Time, and Zone................................................... 36

Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 38

Attaching and Detaching a Lens..................................................... 39

About the Lens Image Stabilizer..................................................... 42

Basic Operation.............................................................................. 43

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 49

3 Menu Operations.................................................................. 51

Before You Start ............................................................................. 53

Formatting the Card .................................................................... 53

Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off ................................ 55

Setting the Image Review Time .................................................. 55

Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On ................................................. 56

Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ............................ 56

Q Displaying the Electronic Level............................................... 60

Feature Guide and Help................................................................. 63

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Basic Shooting 65

2

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................66

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)..........................69

C Creative Auto Shooting.............................................................71

8: Special Scene Mode .............................................................74

2 Shooting Portraits ......................................................................75

3 Shooting Landscapes ...............................................................76

4 Shooting Close-ups....................................................................77

5 Shooting Moving Subjects ........................................................78

6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) ....................................79

F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld)............................................80

G Shooting Backlit Scenes............................................................81

Q Quick Control.............................................................................83

Shoot by Ambience Selection.........................................................84

Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type....................................................87

Setting the AF and Drive Modes 91

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f: Selecting the AF Operation .....................................................92

S Selecting AF Points ..................................................................94

When Autofocus Fails.....................................................................96

MF: Manual Focusing ..................................................................97

i Selecting the Drive Mode..........................................................98

j Using the Self-timer .................................................................100

Contents

Image Settings 101

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Setting the Image-Recording Quality............................................102

i: Setting the ISO Speed .........................................................106

A Selecting a Picture Style ...................................................... 112

A Customizing a Picture Style .................................................115

A Registering a Picture Style ................................................... 118

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Contents

Setting the White Balance............................................................ 120

O Custom White Balance ....................................................... 121

P Setting the Color Temperature ........................................... 122

White Balance Correction............................................................. 123

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast................................. 125

Noise Reduction Settings............................................................. 126

Highlight Tone Priority .................................................................. 130

Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction .. 131

Creating and Selecting a Folder................................................... 134

File Numbering Methods .............................................................. 136

Setting Copyright Information....................................................... 138

Setting the Color Space................................................................ 140

Advanced Operations 141

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d: Program AE ............................................................................ 142

s: Shutter-Priority AE................................................................ 144

f: Aperture-Priority AE ............................................................. 146

Depth of Field Preview .............................................................. 147

a: Manual Exposure................................................................... 148

q Selecting the Metering Mode.................................................. 149

Setting Exposure Compensation.................................................. 151

h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)........................................... 152

A AE Lock................................................................................... 153

F: Bulb Exposures....................................................................... 154

w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting.............................. 155

P Multiple Exposures................................................................. 158

2 Mirror Lockup ........................................................................ 165

Using the Eyepiece Cover............................................................ 166

F Using a Remote Switch............................................................ 167

R Remote Control Shooting.......................................................... 167

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D Flash Photography 169

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D Flash Photography.................................................................... 170

Setting the Flash...........................................................................172

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 179

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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor...............................................180

Shooting Function Settings...........................................................185

Menu Function Settings ................................................................187

Using AF to Focus (AF Method) ...................................................192

Focusing Manually........................................................................199

Shooting Movies 203

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k Shooting Movies .................................................................... 204

Shooting Function Settings...........................................................215

Setting the Movie-Recording Size.................................................216

Setting the Sound Recording........................................................218

Setting the Time Code ..................................................................220

Menu Function Settings ................................................................223

Shooting Video Snapshots............................................................225

Image Playback 235

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x Image Playback .....................................................................236

B: Shooting Information Display ............................................238

He Searching for Images Quickly ............................................242

u Magnified View .......................................................................244

b Rotating the Image .................................................................246

Setting Ratings..............................................................................247

Q Quick Control for Playback ..................................................... 249

k Enjoying Movies .....................................................................251

k Playing Movies .......................................................................253

Contents

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Contents

X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ................................. 255

Slide Show (Auto Playback)......................................................... 257

Viewing the Images on TV............................................................ 261

K Protecting Images .................................................................. 265

L Erasing Images........................................................................ 267

Changing Image Playback Settings ............................................. 269

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ...................................... 269

Auto Rotation of Vertical Images .............................................. 270

Post-Processing Images 271

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R Processing RAW Images with the Camera........................... 272

S Resize..................................................................................... 277

Sensor Cleaning 279

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f Automatic Sensor Cleaning .................................................. 280

Appending Dust Delete Data........................................................ 281

Manual Sensor Cleaning.............................................................. 283

Printing Images 285

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Preparing to Print.......................................................................... 286

w Printing................................................................................... 288

Trimming the Image .................................................................. 293

W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 295

W Direct Printing of Print-Ordered Images ................................. 298

p Specifying Images for a Photobook......................................... 299

Customizing the Camera 301

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Setting Custom Functions ............................................................ 302

Custom Functions ........................................................................ 303

Custom Function Settings ............................................................ 304

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C.Fn I: Exposure ....................................................................... 304

C.Fn II: Autofocus .....................................................................307

C.Fn III: Operation/Others .........................................................311

8: AF Microadjustment ...............................................................314

8: Custom Controls ....................................................................320

Registering My Menu....................................................................327

w Register Custom Shooting Modes ..........................................328

Reference 331

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B Button Functions ................................................................332

Checking the Battery Information..................................................334

Using a Household Power Outlet..................................................338

Using Eye-Fi Cards.......................................................................339

Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode .............. 342

Menu Settings...............................................................................346

System Map..................................................................................354

Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................356

Error Codes...................................................................................370

Specifications................................................................................371

Safety Precautions .......................................................................382

Handling Precautions: EF24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM ................ 385

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Viewing the Instruction Manuals PDF files on the
DVD-ROM / Downloading Images to Your Computer 387

Viewing the Instruction Manuals PDF files on the DVD-ROM.......388

Downloading Images to a Computer.............................................391

About the Software .......................................................................393

Installing the Software...................................................................395

Index .............................................................................................398

Contents

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Index to Features

Power

Charging the battery Î p.28
Battery check Î p.35

Battery information check


Household power outlet Î p.338
Auto power off Î p.55

Î p.334

Card

Format Î p.53

Release shutter without

card Î p.32

Lens

Attaching/Detaching Î p.39
Zoom Î p.40
Image Stabilizer Î p.42

Basic Settings

Language Î p.38
Date/Time/Zone Î p.36
Beeper Î p.346
Copyright information Î p.138
Clear all camera settings Î p.56

Viewfinder

Dioptric adjustment Î p.43
Eyepiece cover Î p.166
Electronic level Î p.61

LCD Monitor

Brightness adjustment Î p.269
Electronic level Î p.60
Feature guide Î p.63
Help Î p.64

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AF

AF operation Î p.92
AF point selection Î p.94
AF Microadjustment Î p.314
Manual focusing Î p.97

Metering

Metering mode Î p.149

Drive

Drive mode Î p.98
Self-timer Î p.100
Maximum burst Î p.105

Recording Images

Create/select a folder Î p.134
File numbering Î p.136

Image Quality

Image-recording quality Î p.102
ISO speed Î p.106
Picture Style Î p.112
White balance Î p.120
Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.125

Noise reduction for

high ISO speeds Î p.126

Noise reduction for long

exposures Î p.128

Highlight tone priority Î p.130

Peripheral illumination

correction Î p.131

Chromatic aberration

correction Î p.132

Color space Î p.140

Index to Features

Shooting

Shooting mode Î p.24
HDR Î p.155
Multiple exposures Î p.158
Mirror lockup Î p.165
Depth-of-field preview Î p.147
Remote control Î p.167
Quick Control Î p.49

Exposure Adjustment

Exposure compensation Î p.151
AEB Î p.152
AE lock Î p.153
Safety shift Î p.306

Flash

External flash Î p.169

External flash function

settings Î p.172

External Speedlite

Custom Functions Î p.177

Live View Shooting

Live View shooting Î p.179
Focusing Î p.192
Aspect ratio Î p.188

Movie Shooting

Movie shooting Î p.203
Movie recording size Î p.216
Sound recording Î p.218
Time code Î p.220
Still photo shooting Î p.213
Video snapshot Î p.225

Playback

Image review time Î p.55
Single-image display Î p.236

Shooting information display


Index display Î p.242

Image browsing (Jump display)


Magnified view Î p.244
Image rotate Î p.246
Rating Î p.247
Movie playback Î p.253
Slide show Î p.257
Viewing images on TV Î p.261
Protect Î p.265
Erase Î p.267

Î p.238

Î p.243

Image Editing

RAW image processing Î p.272
Resize Î p.277

Printing

PictBridge Î p.286
Print Order (DPOF) Î p.295
Photobook Set-up Î p.299

Customization

Custom Functions (C.Fn) Î p.303
Custom Controls Î p.320
My Menu Î p.327
Custom shooting mode Î p.328

Sensor Cleaning and Dust Reduction

Sensor cleaning Î p.280
Append Dust Delete Data Î p.281

Wi-Fi/GPS*

Wi-Fi Î Separate booklet
GPS Î Separate booklet

* The EOS 6D (N) does not have the

Wi-Fi and GPS functions.

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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. If you

accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon
Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera
has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.

 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.

 Do not block the mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

 Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and

focusing screen. 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 misoperation.

 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 Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure
it is working properly.

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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, there may be a few dead pixels
displaying only black or red, etc. among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels.
Dead pixels are 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 slow in low temperatures, or 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 having a strong magnetic field

such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. 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 lens caps to
avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.

Cautions regarding Prolonged Use

If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a
prolonged period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a
malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin
burns.

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Quick Start Guide

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Insert the battery (p.30).

 To charge the battery, see page 28.

Insert a card (p.31).

 With the card’s label facing

toward the back of the
camera, insert it into the
card slot.

Attach the lens (p.39).

 Align it with the red dot.

Set the lens focus mode switch
to <f> (p.39).

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5

Set the power switch to <1>

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(p.34)

 When the LCD monitor displays the

date/time/zone setting screens, see
page 36.

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Quick Start Guide

While holding down the center
of the Mode Dial, set it to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.66).

 All the necessary camera settings

will be set automatically.

Focus the subject (p.44).

 Look through the viewfinder and

aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.

 Press the shutter button halfway,

and the camera will focus the
subject.

Take the picture (p.44).

 Press the shutter button completely

to take the picture.

Review the picture (p.55).

 The captured image will be

displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD
monitor.

 To display the image again, press

x> button (p.236).

the <

 To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View

Shooting” (p.179).

 To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.236).
 To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.267).

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Nomenclature

LCD panel (p.22)

<i> ISO speed
setting button (p.106)

<q> Metering mode
selection button (p.149)

<U> LCD panel
illumination button (p.48)

<6> Main Dial
(p.45)

Shutter button
(p.44)

Self-timer lamp
(p.100)

Remote control
sensor (p.167)

Grip (Battery
compartment)

DC coupler cord hole
(p.338)

Depth-of-field preview button
(p.147)

Mirror (p.165, 283)

<F> Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.167)

<R> Drive mode selection button (p.98)

<f> AF operation selection button (p.92)

Lens mount index (p.39)

Flash-sync contacts

Hot shoe (p.170)

Lens lock pin

Lens mount

Contacts (p.17)

<q/C>Audio/video OUT/

Digital terminal (p.264/286, 391)

Mode Dial lock release
button (p.45)

Mode Dial (p.24)

Strap mount
(p.27)

Speaker
(p.253)

Microphone
(p.219)

Lens release
button (p.40)

Body cap (p.39)

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<Y> External microphone IN terminal (p.219)

<D> HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.261)

Nomenclature

<V> Focal plane mark

<A/k> Live View shooting/
Movie shooting switch (p.179/203)
<0> Start/Stop button (p.180, 204)

Dioptric adjustment knob (p.43)

Eyecup (p.166)

Viewfinder eyepiece

Power switch (p.34)

<M>
Menu button (p.51)

<B>
Info button
(p.48, 60, 64, 182,
210, 236, 332)

LCD monitor (p.51, 269)

Tripod socket

<u> Index/Magnify/Reduce
button (p.242/244)

<x> Playback button (p.236)

<9> Multi-controller (p.47)

<L> Erase button (p.267)

<p> AF start button
(p.44, 181, 211)

<A> AE lock/
FE lock button (p.153/170)

<S> AF point selection
button (p.94)

<Q> Quick Control
button (p.49)

Strap mount
(p.27)

Card slot
cover (p.31)

Battery
compartment
cover release
lever (p.30)

Battery compartment
cover (p.30)

Access lamp (p.33)

Multi function lock
switch (p.47)

<0> Setting button (p.51)

<5> Quick Control Dial (p.46)

Card slot (p.31)

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Nomenclature

Drive mode (p.98)

u Single shooting
i Continuous shooting
B Silent single shooting
M Silent continuous

shooting

Q Self-timer: 10 sec./

Remote control

k Self-timer: 2 sec./

Remote control

<h> AEB (p.152)

AF operation (p.92)

X

One-Shot AF

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AI Focus AF

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AI Servo AF

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Manual focus

Wi-Fi function
<k/l>

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<r> GPS
acquisition status

<x> Logging function

<M> Multi Shot Noise
Reduction (p.126)

<P> Multiple-exposure
shooting (p.158)

Aperture

Battery check (p.35)

ISO speed (p.106)

<g> ISO speed (p.106)

<A> Highlight tone priority (p.130)

<w>
HDR shooting
(p.155)

Electronic level

Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
(p.151)
AEB range (p.152)
Flash exposure compensation
amount (p.170)

Metering mode (p.149)

q Evaluative metering
w Partial metering
r Spot metering
e Center-weighted

average metering

Possible shots
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
Error No.
Remaining images to record

Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)
No card warning (Card)
Error code (Err)
Cleaning image sensor (

CLn)

AF point selection
(

[ ]

AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)

Card full warning (FuLL)
Card error warning (Card Err)

- - - -

- -

LCD Panel

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Viewfinder Information

Focusing screen (p.312)

<h> Warning symbol (p.313)

<z> Battery check (p.35)

<A> AE lock (p.153) /
AEB in-progress (p.152)

<D> Flash-ready (p.170)
Improper FE lock warning

<d> FE lock (p.170) /
FEB in-progress (p.176)
<e> High-speed sync (p.175)

<y> Flash exposure
compensation (p.170)

Shutter speed (p.144)
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)

Nomenclature

AF points (p.94)
(Superimposed display)

Spot metering circle (p.150)

<g> ISO speed
(p.106)

<o> Focus
confirmation

light (p.67)

Max. burst (p.105)
Number of remaining multiple

exposures (p.160)

ISO speed (p.106)

<A> Highlight tone priority (p.130)

Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount (p.151)
AEB range (p.152)
Flash exposure compensation amount
(p.170)
Electronic level (p.61)

AF point selection

- - - -

[ ]

AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)

(

-

-

Card full warning (FuLL)
Card error warning (Card)
No card warning (Card)

Aperture (p.146)

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Nomenclature

Basic Zone

All you do is press the shutter
button. The camera sets everything
to suit the subject or scene.

A: Scene Intelligent Auto (p.66)
C : Creative Auto (p.71)

8: Special scene (p.74)

2 : Portrait (p.75)
3 : Landscape (p.76)
4 : Close-up (p.77)
5 : Sports (p.78)
6 : Night Portrait (p.79)
F :

Handheld Night Scene (p.80)

G : HDR Backlight Control (p.81)

Creative Zone

These modes give you more control
for shooting various subjects.

d : Program AE (p.142)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.144)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.146)
a : Manual exposure (p.148)

F : Bulb (p.154)

Custom shooting mode

You can register the shooting
mode (d/s/f/a/F), AF
operation, menu settings,
etc., to the w or x Mode
Dial setting and shoot (p.328).

Mode Dial

Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial
lock release button).

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Lens

EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Focus mode switch (p.39)

Hood mount (p.41)

φ77mm filter thread
(front of lens)

Distance scale

Infrared index

Zoom ring (p.40)

Nomenclature

Zoom position
index (p.40)

Focusing ring (p.97, 199)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.42)

Contacts (p.17)

Lens mount index (p.39)

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Nomenclature

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp

Power plug

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.

Power cord

Power cord socket

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp

Battery Charger LC-E6

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6/LP-E6N (p.28).

Battery Charger LC-E6E

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6/LP-E6N (p.28).

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Eyepiece cover

Getting Started

This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start
shooting and basic camera operations.

Attaching the Strap

Pass the end of the strap through
the camera’s strap mount eyelet
from the bottom. Then pass it
through the strap’s buckle as shown
in the illustration. Pull the strap to
take up any slack and make sure
the strap will not loosen from the
buckle.

 The eyepiece cover is also

attached to the strap (p.166).

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Charging the Battery

LC-E6

LC-E6E

Remove the protective cover.

1

 Detach the protective cover provided

Attach the battery.

2

 As shown in the illustration, attach the

 To detach the battery, follow the

Recharge the battery.

3

For LC-E6

 As shown by the arrow, flip out the

For LC-E6E

 Connect the power cord to the

X Recharging starts automatically and

with the battery.

battery securely to the charger.

above procedure in reverse.

battery charger’s prongs and insert
the prongs into a power outlet.

charger and insert the plug into a
power outlet.

the charge lamp blinks in orange.

Charge Level

0 - 49%

50 - 74% Blinks twice per second
75% or higher Blinks three times per second
Fully charged Green Lights up

It takes approx. 2.5 hours to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery at room



temperature (23
depending on the ambient temperature and the battery’s remaining capacity.

 For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (5°C - 10°C /

41°F - 50°F) will take longer (up to approx. 4 hours).

Color Indicator

Orange

°

C / 73°F). The time required to recharge the battery will vary greatly

Charge Lamp

Blinks once per second

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Charging the Battery

 After disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the prongs for

approx. 10 sec.

 If the battery’s remaining capacity (p.334) is 94% or higher, the battery

will not be recharged.



The charger cannot charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E6

/LP-E6N

.

Tips for Using the Battery and Charger

 Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.

Recharge the battery before using.

Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.



Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity.

 After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the

charger from the power outlet.

 You can attach the cover in a different

orientation to indicate whether the battery
has been recharged or not.

If the battery has been recharged, attach the
cover so that the battery-shaped hole < > is
aligned over the blue sticker on the battery. If the battery is
exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation.

 When not using the camera, remove the battery.

If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount
of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter
battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing
the battery when it is fully charged may lower the battery’s performance.

 The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.

The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz
power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for
the respective country or region. Do not attach any portable voltage
transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger.

 If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully

charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life.

Check the battery’s recharge performance (p.334) and purchase a
new battery.

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Installing and Removing the Battery

Only Battery Pack LP-E6/LP-E6N can be used.

Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E6 (or LP-E6N) into the camera.

Installing the Battery

Open the cover.

1

 Slide the lever as shown by the

arrows and open the cover.

Insert the battery.

2

 Insert the end with the battery

contacts.

 Insert the battery until it locks in

place.

Close the cover.

3

 Press the cover until it snaps shut.

Removing the Battery

Open the cover and remove the
battery.

 Press the battery lock lever as shown

by the arrow and remove the battery.

 To prevent short circuiting of the

battery contacts, be sure to attach the
provided protective cover (p.28) to
the battery.

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