Canon Eos 6d Digital Field Guide

A guide to the Canon EOS 6D digital camera covers camera setup and image playback, working with exposure, customization, using Live View, recording and watching movies, working with the flash, and using the wireless features.

List of contents

Key Canon EOS 6D Controls 2The Canon EOS 6D Menu System 5Setting the date and time 6Setting the image quality 7Choosing a Shooting Mode 8Getting Sharp Focus 9Putting it All Together 10CHAPTER 1 A Map of the Canon EOS 6D 15The Controls on the Canon EOS 6D 16The front of the camera 17The top of the camera 19The back of the camera 22The side of the camera 26Lens Controls 27The Viewfi nder Display 30The Camera Menus 31CHAPTER 2 Camera Setup and Image Playback 39Setting Image Quality and Processing RAW Images In-Camera 40JPEG format 40RAW capture 43RAW+JPEG 45Processing RAW images in-camera 47Improving Image Quality 50Reducing digital noise in-camera 50Correcting vignetting and color fringing 52Working with Folders and Files 54Creating and selecting folders 54Setting and changing file numbering 56Continuous 56Auto reset 57Manual reset 57Changing Setup Options 58Changing general setup options 58Changing playback options 65Magnifying images 66Using Quick Control to adjust image playback 67Searching for images and movies 68Erasing and Protecting Images and Movies 68Erasing images and movies 69Protecting images and movies 69CHAPTER 3 Working with Exposure 71Setting Exposure Objectives 72Defining exposure goals 72Practical exposure considerations 72Choosing an Exposure Mode 75Basic Zone exposure modes 76Scene Intelligent Auto mode 77Creative Auto mode 78Special Scene mode 81Portrait mode 81Landscape mode 82Close-up mode 83Sports mode 83Night Portrait mode 84Handheld Night Scene 84HDR Backlight Control 85Creative Zone exposure modes 85Program AE mode 86Shutter-priority AE mode 87Aperture-priority AE mode 90Manual mode 92Bulb mode 94Custom modes 94Setting the ISO Sensitivity 95Metering Light and Adjusting Exposures 99Using metering modes 101Evaluating exposures 103Brightness histogram 103RGB histogram 104Modifying and bracketing exposures 106Highlight Tone Priority 107Safety shift 108Auto Exposure Lock 108Exposure compensation 109Auto Exposure Bracketing 111Creative Exposure Techniques 113Making multiple-exposure images 113Setting up for Multiple exposure mode shooting 114Shooting in Multiple exposure mode 116Shooting High Dynamic Range images 118Selecting a Drive Mode 120CHAPTER 4 Getting Sharp Focus 123Understanding the Autofocus System 124Cross-type sensors 124High- and standard-precision sensors 124Setting Up and Using Autofocus 126Choosing an autofocus mode and point 126Focusing on action 130CHAPTER 5 Getting Great Color 133Working with Color 134Choosing a Color Space 134Comparing color spaces 135Setting the color space 137Setting the White Balance 138Setting a Custom white balance 140Setting a specific color temperature 143Fine-tuning white balance 145Using White Balance Auto Bracketing 145Using White Balance Correction 146Working with Picture Styles 147Choosing and customizing Picture Styles 148Registering a new Picture Style 153Using the Picture Style Editor 154CHAPTER 6 Customizing the Canon EOS 6D 157Custom Function Groups 158Custom Function Menus 159CFn I: Exposure 160Exposure level increments 160ISO speed setting increments 160Bracketing auto cancel 161Bracketing sequence 161Number of bracketed shots 162Safety shift 163CFn II: Autofocus/Drive 164AI Servo Tracking sensitivity 164Accel/desel Tracking 165AI Servo 1st image priority 165AI Servo 2nd image priority 166AF-assist beam firing 166Lens drive when AF impossible 167Orientation linked AF point 167Superimposed display 168AF Microadjustment 168CFn III: Operation/Others 172Dial direction during Tv/Av 172Focusing Screen 173Multi function lock 173Warnings in viewfinder 174Custom Controls 175Setting Custom Functions 178Registering Custom Modes 179Customizing My Menu 181CHAPTER 7 Using the Live View Shooting Mode 185About Live View Mode 186Live View Mode Features and Functions 187Focus options 188Aspect ratio 190Exposure simulation 191Silent shooting modes 192Metering timer 193Using a flash 193Working with Live View Mode 194Setting up to shoot 194Using the Quick Control button 196Using metering modes 196Shooting in Live View mode 196CHAPTER 8 Recording and Watching Movies 201About Movies 202Video standards 202Video on the 6D 203Preparing to Record 207Choosing the resolution and exposure mode 207The Movie menu settings 209Movie shooting menu 1 209Movie shooting menu 2 210Focusing options 217Setting the ideal shutter speed 218Color, audio, and lighting settings 219Recording a Movie 220Starting the recording 220Tips for recording better movies 223Playing Back Movies on the Camera 224CHAPTER 9 Working with Flash 225Deciding Whether to Use Flash 226Calculating Flash Exposure 226Using E-TTL II Technology 228Using Off-camera Flashes 230Radio versus optical Speedlite systems 230Multicamera remote shooting 233Working with Canon Speedlites 233Setting flash options 234Flash function settings 236Flash exposure compensation 239Flash exposure bracketing 241Flash Exposure Lock 241Setting Up Wireless Flashes 243Using a one-light setup 243Using multiple Speedlites 245CHAPTER 10 Using the Canon EOS 6D Wireless Features 251Wi-Fi Capabilities 252Wi-Fi settings 252Sharing images and video on the web 266The Canon EOS Remote App 270GPS Features and Functions 274GPS settings 275Image geotagging 278The Canon Map Utility 278APPENDIX A How to Use the Gray Card and Color Checker 279The Gray Card 279The Color Checker 280Glossary 281Index 291

Product details

• Authors: Michael Corsentino, Rosh Sillars
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.05.2013
• EAN: 9781118516706
• ISBN: 978-1-118-51670-6
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: Digital Field Guide; Digital Field Guide
• Subject: Guides > Hobby, home > Photography, filmmaking, video filmmaking