Questions tagged [canon-6d]
The Canon 6D is a midrange DSLR produced by Canon. It was released in late 2012.
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Minolta MD lenses to Canon 6D body [duplicate]
Is it possible to use Minolta SR/MC/MD lenses on Canon 6D?
I understand that it is 2 different mount systems- so I will need some sort of adapter.
Also as I understand from wiki (https://en.wikipedia....
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Why does my Canon dSLR only work in autofocus with liveview and not the viewfinder?
When I have my camera (a Canon 6D Mark II) in AF mode, I can't take pictures (nothing happens when I click the shutter button) while using the viewfinder. I can take pictures using the screen though ...
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Canon 60D accessories fit to 6D mark 2?
I am a beginner of photography.
I bought second hand canon 6D mark 2.
I wonder if all those lenses and accessories of canon 60D are capable to use for 6D mark2?
If those fits, I will buy those full ...
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What is the cause of these colored dots?
I recently bought a used Canon 6D with the 24-105 f/4 L USM kit lens. After shooting some outdoor pictures at night, I noticed some colored pixels or dots in the images, especially at longer exposures ...
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Which side on an EOS focusing screen shall face up?
I recently replaced the focusing screen on my Canon EOS 6D. I received the new one with the mounting tab to the right in the box but the original was in the camera with the mt to the left. I mounted ...
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Why am I getting half black photos when using shutter speed faster than 1/250? (No flash)
When attempting to take photos in manual mode, if I use a shutter speed faster than 1/250 I get half black photos.
Body: Canon 6D Mark ii
Lens: Canon EF 50mm 1.8
It's also worth noting that i'm not ...
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Why are pictures dark with "low" ISO on my canon 6d? [duplicate]
I have camera canon eos6D, and I have problem with ISO. When I`m shooting in daylight, or light indoor places, my camera always chooses to have auto ISO over 500, sometimes even over 1000. When I was ...
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How do I find a cheap prime wide lens (28mm) to use reversed on a Canon DSLR?
I'm interested in experimenting with the reverse lens to shoot macro but as this is all an experiment, I don't want to spend that much money on it. I've been watching a Youtube video and they said you ...
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Canon 6D and GPS week roll over
On April 6th there was the GPS week roll over, which was paired with an update of the time format from 10 bit to 13 bit.
Today I have tried to get a connection to a GPS satellite using the internal ...
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Which flash trigger to buy for Canon?
There's a ton of options out there. I already bought the Altura trigger set, but I realized it only works when the transmitter/receiver are put side-by-side, very inconsistent results, will only work ...
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Soft images on Canon 6D + Canon 24-105L F4
I am not sure why, but I get a lot of very soft images from my Canon 6D + Canon 24-105L lenses. Light conditions could be perfect, focus is ok, shutter speed is 1/500, but result image looks like it ...
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How to read shutter count on Canon EOS 6D Mark II? [duplicate]
How can I read the shutter count on Canon EOS 6D Mark II on Windows with a preferrably free tool?
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Why do different ISO images have different file sizes? [duplicate]
I set the ISO on my Canon 6D to 200: 1081 estimated shots remaining.
I set the ISO to "auto": 728 estimated shots remaining.
I'm shooting in RAW, if that makes a difference.
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Can the Canon 6D connect to a phone's WIFI hotspot and talk to the Canon app on that phone?
Is the Canon 6D capable of talking to a phone over the phone's WIFI hotspot?
What I want to accomplish is to connect the camera to the phone without losing internet access for easy sharing of images ...
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How do I sync a Yongnuo YN560 III speedlight with a Canon 6D?
I'm a beginner in photography. My company owns a Canon 6D with a Yongnuo YN560 III speedlight. I fixed the speedlight perfectly with the Canon 6d hot shoe. Sometimes the speedlight works in some ...
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How can I download a photo from my Canon 6D and open in Lightroom for Android?
How can download a photo over WiFi from my Canon 6D and edit the RAW file in Adobe Lightroom for Android?
I currently am able to download a JPEG from my Canon 6D connecting with Canon Camera Connect ...
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I have Canon's 600EX-RT II, so shouldn't I add a YN600EX-RT II instead of a YN-E3-RT or ST-E3-RT?
I'm a n00b (in fact I have literally never used a flash before other than my phone's LED thing) but I have to shoot an indoor thing next week, where I'll need a remote flash (I mean, on a stand, ...
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How to use focus points in manual focus mode on Canon EOS 6D?
I just got my first DSLR, a Canon EOS 6D with 50mm f1.8 lens.
I'm tring to learn by watching YouTube, but have some questions.
When I use the lens on MF and the body on MF, I can't focus using the ...
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Canon 6D CR2 Raw files don't work with Content-Aware Crop in Photoshop CC
I've been trying to use the content aware crop tool in Adobe Photoshop to fill in some simple sections of the sky or foreground when I crop an image. Even with the Content-Aware checkbox checked the ...
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Do I really need a FF camera instead of an APS-C model? [closed]
So, I have been trying to do some candid photography in indoor events like birthday parties, get togethers', etc. I have always had issues either with blur, under exposed pictures (because I tend to ...
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Canon 6D Mark ii RAW preview on Mac not displaying
Anyone else having this issue? The thumbnails/previews on my Mac for my RAW files (taken with my 6D Mark ii) are not displaying and are just showing the photoshop/RAW icon... im assuming this is some ...
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shooting in Av (Aperture Priority) Mode, but set Aperture deviates from what I set
I am shooting with a Canon 6D and an f4 24-105 L-series lens. I am pretty certain I set the aperture at f4.
After inspecting ...
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Canon 5DS only focusing on center focus point
I just received my Canon 5DS (the international version) in the mail today. I upgraded from a 6D, and the first thing I noticed is that the default setting on the 5DS was to only display 1 focus point,...
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Is the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro compatible with the Canon 6D body?
I am planning to buy this lens for my 6D. Will they match?
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Does the DSLR camera's body (Canon EOS700D and EOS 6D) makes difference in image quality, when using the Canon Macro 100mm f2.8L USM?
Does the DSLR camera's body (Canon EOS700D and EOS 6D) makes difference in image quality, when using the Canon Macro lens 100mm f2.8L USM for the jewelry photography?
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Can I use EF-S lenses on Canon 6D? [duplicate]
I use a Canon 70D with a Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens, and it gives a nice, very beautiful video. But, I think it is time to jump in to the full frame world.
Can I use my lens with Canon 6D?
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Why are my images from my Canon EOS 6D randomly rotated 90 degrees
I've shot a photo stack of tens of photos today using a steady tripod. However, in my results, some of my photos are randomly rotated incorrectly. It's both in camera and in Bridge and anywhere else. ...
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How significant are 14000 shutter actuations for Canon 6D? [duplicate]
I'm an amateur photographer.
I am an APS-C camera owner and I'm willing to upgrade to a FF body. There is a shop in my neighborhood offering a second-hand Canon Eos 6d for €1150, with a four-year ...
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Canon 6D not taking pics in AF
I just got a used Canon EOS 6D and I have a Tamron AF 28-75mm F/2.8 Macro Lens. What I have noticed is that when I try to take a picture and have the lens switched to AF mode it won't work if I use ...
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Donuts in the bokeh through the viewfinder of Canon 6D
I just bought a Canon EOS 6D, and while testing it I noticed that I tend to see small dark donut shapes in the center of the extremely out-of-focus highlight spots in the viewfinder. This was with an ...
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Why does my 6D create greenish images with a high temperature white balance setting?
My 6D gives a strange white balance when shooting pictures, it's very green when a high temperature white balance is used. I've tried resetting my settings to the manufacturing default, but I still ...
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Does Av mode apply any in-camera software push-pull (Canon 6D)?
I test-shot frames in Manual VS Av mode with identical aperture/shutter speed/ISO, settings and lighting, and I noticed that some frames in Av are sometimes over or underexposed compared to those in ...
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Why won't EOS Utility recognize my Canon 6D?
I am trying to download photos from a Canon 6D onto my computer and the EOS utility does not recognize the camera (only the monitor folder is available)
I've tried everything:
Downloaded the program ...
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Canon 6D Auto Focus Erratic Behavior
I have a 2 year old Canon 6D which I use primarily for landscape photography and taking shots of my grandkids. It exhibits a strange behavior at times when I lift it to my eye to compose a shot.
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Astrophotography Canon 17-40mm f4L vs Samyang 24mm f/1.4 how much of a difference would there be?
I made my first timelapse lastnight with a 6D and a Canon 17-40mmL. I made it on the outskirts of a city where the light pollution is pretty bad. I was reasonably surprised with the results. I did ...
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Why won't my Canon 6D RAW file import into Photoshop CS5.1 after installing Camera Raw?
I have installed Adobe Camera Raw on my computer, but I cannot open a RAW file in CS5.1 Extended from a Canon 6D.
What am I missing?
Error message:
Could not complete your request because the ...
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Major differences to note when upgrading from Canon 60D to 6D
Aside from obviously the the 60D and 6D being APS-C and Full Frame respectively, What are the main features or new controls that must be learnt about when using the canon 6D to truly master the ...
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What's the best way to deal with hot/stuck pixels in long exposure night photographs?
I discovered red/blue/white pixels on my night photographs tonight. Trying to confirm this, I took a black image with the lens on and indeed I saw a whole lot of them (I didn't count them but at least ...
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How can I avoid camera shake while using Canon 6D's Auto Exposure Bracketing?
I've recently upgraded to the full-frame sensor Canon 6D and am used to using Canon's Rebel series cameras with the added Magic Lantern firmware add-on hacks. I have a question about the auto-exposure-...
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Will an adapter with an EMF AF Confirm chip work with my vintage lens?
Just bought my first vintage lens on eBay, the the Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 and now I am looking for an adapter for it to mount it on my Canon 6D. I noticed that the EMF M42 adapters can be had with and ...
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GPS location information does not seem to be recognised by Lightroom 5.7.1
The gps location info in the image file from my Canon 6D is not read by Lightroom 5.7.1. Is there some setting that needs to be turned on?
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Buy Canon 6D or wait? [closed]
I want to buy a FF Canon Camera, I´m not a profesional, but I would like to have a good camera. Do you think it is good idea to buy Canon 6D or wait for Canon 6D mark ii??
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How do I use a card formatted as exfat by my Canon 6D in Linux?
I hope it's not too OS specific/non-photography techy for this forum but I wonder if other 6D users have this problem and I just want to get my workflow improved:
I formatted a fresh Sandisk Extreme ...
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Canon 50mm f1.4 no longer focuses reliably
On my Canon 6D, other lenses work as expected. But my 50mm f1.4 which has been very reliable for many years is not focusing correctly. It can sometimes focus when the subject is close (1-5' away). ...
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Canon EOS 6D/5D - Lightroom - Flickr - Exifdata missing
I´m using Flickr for my Concertphotos. Please have a look: https://www.flickr.com/photos/50024469@N03/sets.
My problem is I can´t see which camera I have used, or the basic Exifs (apparture, shutter ...
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How do I set up two off-camera flashes with Yongnuo RF-603II triggers?
I’m new to this group. Can anyone please tell me the steps for setting up Yongnuo RF-603CII triggers with a Canon Speedlite 430EX, Yongnuo YN-560II, and a Canon 5D Mark II / Canon 6D?
I just want to ...
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Does the Canon 6D do focus-point spot metering or center spot metering?
In my previous, old cameras, the "spot metering" is in the center of the frame, no matter what.
I'm hoping the Canon 6d spot metering is centered around the focus point, not the frame.
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Should the Canon EOS 6D get hot when connected to Wi-Fi?
I just got a Canon EOS 6D. When it is connected to a Wi-Fi network and used for remote shooting and transferring files to a smartphone, after barely 5 minutes the camera becomes hot. Is this normal?
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Waterproof Long Distance Wireless Shutter Release?
Hi I am a snowboarder looking for a reliable long distance shutter release for canon 6d ... I will be using while snowboarding so has to be good in cold and snowy conditions and very reliable ... ...
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Which camera to buy - Canon EOS 6D or Canon EOS 7D Mark II [closed]
I'm planning to buy a new camera body, and I'm unable to decide between the 6D and the newly announced 7D Mark II. Which camera should I go for? How much of a difference does a full frame camera (6D) ...
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