Canon EOS 6D For Dummies^®

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Table of Contents

Introduction

About This Book

Foolish Assumptions

Conventions Used in This Book

The Long and Winding Road Ahead

Part I: Getting Started with Your Canon EOS 6D

Part II: Going Beyond Point-and-Shoot Photography

Part III: Editing and Sharing Your Images

Part IV: The Part of Tens

Icons and Other Delights

Shoot Lots of Pictures and Enjoy!

Part I: Getting Started with Your Canon EOS 6D

Chapter 1: Exploring Your EOS 6D

Getting in Touch with the Camera Controls

Exploring the top of the camera

Exploring the back of the camera

Exploring the front of the camera

Decoding the LCD Panel

Peering into the Viewfinder

About the Multi-Controller and Multi-function Lock

Exploring Camera Connections

Modifying Basic Camera Settings

Adjusting the date and time

Modifying the Auto Power Off time

Adjusting the Viewfinder for Maximum Clarity

Introducing Wireless and GPS

Attaching a Lens

Removing a Lens

Using Image Stabilization Lenses

Using a Zoom Lens

Working with SD Cards

Formatting an SD Card

About Your Camera Battery

Charging Your Camera Battery

About Sensor Cleaning

Cleaning your sensor on command

Manually Cleaning Your Sensor

Keeping your sensor clean

Accessorizing Your EOS 6D

Useful Canon accessories

Useful 3rd party accessories

Accessories for video

Keeping It Clean

Chapter 2: Creating Great Pictures Automatically

Ordering from Your Camera Menu

Taking Your First Picture

Understanding ...