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Canon EOS R6 Mark II User Manual

Canon EOS R6 Mark II
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Advanced User Guide
E
CT2-D186-A
© CANON INC. 2022

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Canon EOS R6 Mark II Specifications

General IconGeneral
Package depth282 mm
Package width225 mm
Package height125 mm
Package weight1393 g
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)
Memory slots2
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Wind filterYes
Audio systemstereo
Audio formats supportedLPCM, AAC
Magnification0.76 x
Viewfinder typeElectronic
Viewfinder resolution3690000 pixels
Viewfinder screen size0.5 \
Scene modesAuto
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Shooting modesAperture priority, Auto, Flexible priority, Intelligent auto, Manual, Program, Scene, Shutter priority
Image processorDIGIC X
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Color space supportedRGB
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-4 - 2
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution1620000 dot
Display aspect ratio3:2
Display diagonal (metric)7.5 cm
Quantity per pallet96 pc(s)
Megapixel24.2 MP
Camera typeMILC Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor formatFull-frame
Sensor cleaning systemUltrasonic vibration
Image formats supportedJPEG, RAW, C-RAW, HEIF
Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)35.9 x 23.9 mm
Still image resolution(s)6000 x 4000, 3984 x 2656, 2976 x 1984, 2400 x 1600, 6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2240, 2976 x 1680, 2400 x 1344, 5328 x 4000, 3552 x 2664, 2656 x 1992, 2112 x 1600, 4000 x 4000, 2656 x 2656, 1984 x 1984, 1600 x 1600, 4000 x 4000
Product colorBlack
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Partial, Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 640, 800, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 16000, 25600, 32000, 40000, 51200, 102400
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)102400
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure controlProgram AE
Light exposure correction± 3EV (1/2EV; 1/3EV step)
Number of measurement zones384
Shoe mounting point typeHot shoe
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, One Shot Focus, Servo Auto Focus
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Shutter speed settingsB
Fastest camera shutter speed1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version5
Near Field Communication (NFC)No
Battery typeLP-E6NH
Number of batteries supported1
Color samplingYCbCr4:2:0 8-bit, YCbCr4:2:2 10-bit
Video resolutions1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Video formats supportedH.264, H.265
USB version3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
USB connectorUSB Type-C
HDMI connector typeMicro
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
Mounting typeBayonet
Lens mount interfaceCanon RF
Operating temperature (T-T)2 - 40 °C
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth88.4 mm
Width138.4 mm
Height98.4 mm
Weight588 g
Weight (including battery)670 g

Summary

Introduction

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the camera package.

Quick Start Guide

Provides step-by-step instructions for initial camera setup and operation.

Safety Instructions

Details warnings and precautions to prevent injury or harm when using the product.

Handling Precautions

Provides essential guidelines for camera care and precautions to prevent damage.

Preparation and Basic Operations

Charging the Battery

Explains the step-by-step process for charging the camera battery pack.

Inserting/Removing the Battery and Card

Provides instructions on how to insert and remove the battery and memory card.

Turning on the Power

Explains how to turn the camera on and off, and the function of the battery level indicator.

Attaching and Detaching RF/RF-S Lenses

Guides on the proper procedure for mounting and removing RF/RF-S lenses.

Attaching and Detaching EF/EF-S Lenses

Details how to attach and detach EF/EF-S lenses using an optional mount adapter.

Basic Operations

Covers fundamental camera operations like holding, shutter button, and dial usage.

Menu Operations and Settings

Explains how to navigate the camera's menu system and adjust settings.

Quick Control

Details how to quickly access and intuitively set displayed camera settings.

Touch-Screen Operation

Explains how to use touch operations like tapping and dragging for camera control.

Basic Zone

A+: Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

Camera analyzes scene and sets optimum settings automatically.

Special Scene Mode

Select specific shooting modes for various subjects or scenes.

Mode dial

Basic Zone

Camera sets everything automatically for point-and-shoot simplicity.

Creative Zone

Offers more control for shooting various subjects with flexible settings.

Custom shooting modes

Allows users to assign custom functions and operations to specific buttons or dials.

Movie recording

Explains how to set up and record movies using various modes.

Creative Zone

Fv: Flexible-Priority AE

Allows manual setting of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, combining them flexibly.

P: Program AE

Camera automatically sets shutter speed and aperture for subject brightness.

Tv: Shutter-Priority AE

User sets shutter speed, camera sets aperture automatically for correct exposure.

Av: Aperture-Priority AE

User sets aperture, camera sets shutter speed automatically for correct exposure.

M: Manual Exposure

User manually sets shutter speed, aperture, and ISO for full exposure control.

Flash Photography

Shooting with the Built-in Flash

Details how to use the camera's integrated flash for better lighting.

Flash Function Settings

Explains various settings for controlling flash behavior, like E-TTL and red-eye reduction.

Shooting with Speedlites

Guides on using external Speedlite flashes for advanced lighting control.

Shooting and Recording

Still Photo Shooting

Covers various settings and functions related to capturing still photographs.

Movie Recording

Explains settings and operations for recording video, including various modes.

Image Quality

RAW Images

Explains the nature of RAW image data and processing options.

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

Manual Exposure Compensation

Exposure Lock (AE Lock)

ISO Speed Settings for Still Photos

HDR Mode

Metering Mode

White Balance

White Balance

Explains how white balance adjusts colors to look natural under different lighting.

Auto White Balance

Adjusts warm color cast for tungsten scenes or reduces it for scenes looking too red.

Picture Style Selection

Picture Style Characteristics

Describes the characteristics of preset Picture Styles like Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape.

Shooting Creative Filters

Configuring Shooting Creative Filters

Guides on selecting and applying filter effects for shooting, noting only filtered images are saved.

Lens Aberration Correction

Digital Lens Optimizer

Corrects lens aberrations, diffraction, and resolution loss based on optical design values.

High ISO Speed Noise Reduction

RAW Burst Mode

Image Stabilizer (IS Mode)

Movie Digital IS

Reduces camera shake during movie recording, providing effective stabilization.

Customizing Quick Controls

Movie Recording

Autoexposure Movie Recording

Exposure is controlled automatically to suit the brightness of the scene.

Manual Exposure Movie Recording

Manually sets shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie recording.

HDR Movie Recording

Records high dynamic range movies retaining detail in highlights and shadows.

Movie Recording Size

Sound Recording

Sound Recording/Sound-Recording Level

Adjusts sound recording level automatically or manually.

Audio Noise Reduction

Reduces mechanical lens sounds and white noise when recording with the built-in microphone.

Other Menu Functions

Exposure comp.

Adjusts exposure compensation in " 000 000 000+ 000 000 0003 stops with 1/3-stop increments.

ISO speed settings

Manually sets ISO speed or selects Auto, and configures ISO speed range and max for Auto.

Custom White Balance

Manually sets white balance based on a white object or image for accurate color.

Lens aberration correction

Corrects optical flaws like vignetting, distortion, chromatic aberration, and diffraction.

AF/Drive

AF Operation

Explains One-Shot AF for still subjects and Servo AF for moving subjects.

Movie Servo AF

Enables continuous autofocus on the subject during movie recording.

Selecting the AF Area

Allows selection of AF area modes like Spot AF, 1-point AF, Zone AF, and Whole area AF.

Manual Focus

Guides on manually focusing using the lens ring, with options for magnification and peaking.

Selecting the Drive Mode

Explains how to select single, continuous, or self-timer drive modes.

Remote Control Shooting

Details remote shooting using Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 or Remote Switch RS-60E3.

Playback

Movie Playback

Details how to play back recorded movies, control playback, and adjust volume.

Protecting Images

Explains how to protect images from accidental erasure.

Erasing Images

Details methods for erasing images individually, in batches, or all at once.

RAW Image Processing

Processes RAW images in-camera to create JPEG or HEIF files with adjustable settings.

Wireless Features

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connection

Guides on connecting the camera to smartphones, computers, or printers via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.

Connecting to a Smartphone

Details steps for pairing and connecting the camera to a smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Connecting to a Computer via Wi-Fi

Explains how to connect the camera to a computer via Wi-Fi using EOS Utility.

Sending Images to a Web Service

Describes sending images directly from the camera to the image.canon cloud service.

Connecting to a Wireless Remote Control

Details how to connect the camera to a Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 via Bluetooth.

Set-up

Card Formatting

Guides on formatting memory cards, including low-level formatting.

Sensor Cleaning

Provides options for cleaning the image sensor manually or automatically.

Resetting the Camera

Restores camera settings to their default values for shooting functions and menus.

Custom Shooting Mode (C1, C2)

Registers current camera settings into custom shooting modes for quick access.

Custom Functions/My Menu

Reference

Importing Images to a Computer

Explains methods for transferring images to a computer via cable or Wi-Fi.

Importing Images to a Smartphone

Guides on transferring images to a smartphone using USB cable or Camera Connect app.

Troubleshooting Guide

Provides solutions for common power-related, shooting, wireless, operation, display, and playback issues.

Error Codes

Lists and explains various error codes displayed by the camera and their countermeasures.

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