Canon EOS 6D User Guide

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 (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, 386). 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 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
EOS Solution Disk
(Software)
When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon website (p.5). The lens instruction manuals (PDF) 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 have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
EOS Solution Disk XXX
CEL-XXX XXX
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Windows XXX XXX
Mac OS X XXX XXX
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The Instruction Manuals 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

Camera Basic Instruction Manual, Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual and GPS Function Instruction Manual
The booklet is composed of Camera Instruction Manual (Basic-version), Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual (Basic­version), and GPS Function Instruction Manual (Full­version). More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded from the Canon website.
Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)
1 Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon website.
www.canon.com/icpd
Select your country or region of residence and download the
Instruction Manuals.
Instruction Manuals Available for Download
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual
• Camera Basic Instruction Manual, Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual and GPS Function Instruction Manual
• Lens Instruction Manuals
• Software Instruction Manuals
2 View the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open it.
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 free from the
Internet.
To learn how to use a PDF viewer, refer to its Help section.
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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> <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.
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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
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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
Downloading Images to Your Computer
387
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Contents

Introduction 2
Compatible Cards............................................................................. 3
Item Check List................................................................................. 4
Instruction Manuals .......................................................................... 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
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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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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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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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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
Downloading Images to Your Computer 387
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Downloading Images to a Computer.............................................388
About the Software .......................................................................390
Installing the Software...................................................................392
Index .............................................................................................394
Contents
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Index to Features

Power
Charging the battery p.28Battery check p.35
Battery information check
 Household power outlet p.338Auto power off p.55
p.334
Card
Format p.53
Release shutter without
card p.32
Lens
Attaching/Detaching p.39Zoom p.40Image Stabilizer p.42
Basic Settings
Language p.38Date/Time/Zone p.36Beeper p.346Copyright information p.138Clear all camera settings p.56
Viewfinder
Dioptric adjustment p.43Eyepiece cover p.166Electronic level p.61
LCD Monitor
Brightness adjustment p.269Electronic level p.60Feature guide p.63Help p.64
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AF
AF operation p.92AF point selection p.94AF Microadjustment p.314Manual focusing p.97
Metering
Metering mode p.149
Drive
Drive mode p.98Self-timer p.100Maximum burst p.105
Recording Images
Create/select a folder p.134File numbering p.136
Image Quality
Image-recording quality p.102ISO speed p.106Picture Style p.112White balance p.120Auto Lighting Optimizer p.125
Noise reduction for
high ISO speeds p.126
Noise reduction for long
exposures p.128
Highlight tone priority p.130
Peripheral illumination
correction p.131
Chromatic aberration
correction p.132
Color space p.140
Index to Features
Shooting
Shooting mode p.24HDR p.155Multiple exposures p.158Mirror lockup p.165Depth-of-field preview p.147Remote control p.167Quick Control p.49
Exposure Adjustment
Exposure compensation p.151AEB p.152AE lock p.153Safety shift p.306
Flash
External flash p.169
External flash function
settings p.172
External Speedlite
Custom Functions p.177
Live View Shooting
Live View shooting p.179Focusing p.192Aspect ratio p.188
Movie Shooting
Movie shooting p.203Movie recording size p.216Sound recording p.218Time code p.220Still photo shooting p.213Video snapshot p.225
Playback
Image review time p.55Single-image display p.236
Shooting information display
Index display p.242
Image browsing (Jump display)
Magnified view p.244Image rotate p.246Rating p.247Movie playback p.253Slide show p.257Viewing images on TV p.261Protect p.265Erase p.267
p.238
p.243
Image Editing
RAW image processing p.272Resize p.277
Printing
PictBridge p.286Print Order (DPOF) p.295Photobook Set-up p.299
Customization
Custom Functions (C.Fn) p.303Custom Controls p.320My Menu p.327Custom shooting mode p.328
Sensor Cleaning and Dust Reduction
Sensor cleaning p.280Append Dust Delete Data p.281
Wi-Fi/GPS*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual
GPS
GPS Function Instruction Manual
* The EOS 6D (N) does not have the
Wi-Fi and GPS functions.
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Handling Precautions

Also read “Handling Precautions” on page 386.
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, and 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 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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Quick Start Guide

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3
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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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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

R
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)
> Drive mode selection button (p.98)
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<f> AF operation selection button (p.92)
<q/C>Audio/video OUT/
Lens mount index (p.39)
Flash-sync contacts
Hot shoe (p.170)
Lens lock pin
Lens mount
Contacts (p.17)
Digital terminal (p.264/286, 388)
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
Z
AI Servo AF
4L
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.386)
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
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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