Learning the Canon 6D

Learn the key features and controls of your Canon 6D digital SLR, from exposure adjustments to shooting video.

Introduction

• Welcome
• How to use this course

1. Quick Start

• A guided tour: Buttons and controls
• Getting ready to shoot
• Powering up
• Taking some shots in Auto and Creative Auto mode
• Shooting in special scene modes

2. A Closer Look at the Canon 6D

• Touring the viewfinder
• The LCD monitor
• Autofocus basics
• Lens controls
• Image review and playback
• Changing image format and size

3. Shooting in Program Auto Exposure mode

• What is Program Auto Exposure mode?
• Changing ISO
• Adjusting exposure compensation
• Using Program Shift mode

4. Exploring Autofocus

• Understanding focus points and autofocus
• Focus modes
• Focusing manually

5. Understanding Shutter-Release Modes

• Shooting in Continuous (burst) mode
• Silent modes
• Using the self-timer
• Mirror Lockup mode

6. Understanding Exposure Controls

• Understanding and switching between metering modes
• Exposure lock
• Aperture-Priority mode
• Shutter-Priority mode
• Manual mode
• Auto exposure bracketing
• White balance

7. Beyond the Basics

• More playback options
• Connecting to a hot-shoe flash
• Using Picture Styles
• Using Live View
• Shooting video
• Playing back video

Conclusion

• Goodbye