Canon EOS 6D Digital Field Guide

CHAPTER
1
A Map of the
Canon EOS 6D
I
f you’ve used the Canon EOS 6D, you know it delivers high-resolution images and
provides snappy performance. Equally important, the camera offers a full comple-
ment of automated, semiautomatic, and manual creative controls. You also probably
know that the 6D is the smallest and lightest full-frame dSLR available (at this writing),
yet it still provides ample stability in your hands when you’re shooting. Controls on the
back of the camera are streamlined, clearly labeled, and within easy reach during
shooting. The exterior belies the power under the hood: the 6D includes Canon’s
robust autofocus and metering systems and the very fast DIGIC 5+ image processor.
There’s a lot that is new on the 6D, but its intuitive design makes it easy for both nov-
ice and experienced Canon shooters to jump right in. This chapter provides a roadmap
to using the camera controls and the camera menus.
This chapter is designed to take you under the hood and help  nd your way around the
Canon EOS 6D quickly and easily. Exposure: ISO 100, f/2.8, 1/60 second, with a Canon
28-70mm f/2.8 USM.
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Canon EOS 6D Specifications

General

Style	DSLR
Color	Black
Image Sensor	36 x 24 mm CMOS
Crop Factor	1.0
Total Pixels	Approx. 20.6 megapixels
Approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160)	Approx. 32.5 Megapixels
Image Processor	DIGIC 5+
Lens Mount	EF (excludes EF-S lenses)
Focusing	TTL-CT-SIR with a dedicated CMOS sensor
Viewfinder Type	Pentaprism
Shooting Modes	Handheld Night Scene
Picture Styles: Auto	User Defined (x3)
Continuous Shooting	speed maintained for up to unlimited number of JPEGs or 21 RAW images
Exposure Compensation	+/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB)	-
ISO Sensitivity	800
Shutter Speed	30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments)
White Balance	Fluorescent light
Type	approx. 1040K dots
Size	Vari angle 7.7cm (3.0"") 3:2
MP4 Video: Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 - MPEG4 AVC/H.264	Audio: AAC
Max Movie Size	50
MP4: 4096 x 2160: 150Mbps 428 Mins	Max duration 29min 59sec
Max Image Size	(S1) 2976 x 1984
JPEG 1:1: (L) 4000 x 4000	(S3) 720x480
Wireless Connectivity	Wi-Fi (2.4GHz)
Interface Connectors	Hi-Speed USB
Storage Type	SD
1x SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I	SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible
Compact Power Adapter CA-CP200L: 24V DC	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6 (supplied)
Approx. -5 to 45°C	85% or less humidity
Body Materials	Magnesium Alloy front and rear body covers. Polycarbonate top cover
Water / Dust resistance	Yes (equal to EOS-1N)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	35.1 mm
Height	67.1 mm
Width	108.2 mm
Net Weight	755 g