Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references and index
  • Chapter 3: Selecting Image Size and QualityUnderstanding Image Size and Quality; Specifying Image Format, Size, and Quality; Comparing Image Formats and File Sizes; Managing Image Files; Chapter 4: Using the LCD Monitor; Displaying Image Information; Using the Histogram; Previewing Your Images; Modifying Image Review Time; Changing Monitor Brightness; Deleting Images; Rotating Images; Protecting Images; Using the Quick Control Screen; Viewing Images as a Slide Show; Viewing Images on a TV Set; Part II: Going Beyond Point-and-Shoot Photography
  • Chapter 5: Shooting Pictures and Movies with Live ViewTaking Pictures with Live View; Exploring Other Useful Live View Options; Making Movies with Your Camera; Previewing Movies on the Camera LCD Monitor; Tips for Movie Shooting; Chapter 6: Getting the Most from Your Camera; Understanding Metering; Using Your Camera's Creative Exposure Modes; Modifying Camera Exposure; Locking Focus; Choosing a Drive Mode; Exploring Useful Image Menu Commands; Enabling Highlight Alert; Using Custom Functions; Clearing Custom Functions; Chapter 7: Using Advanced Camera Features; Viewing Battery Information
  • Canon EOS 6D For Dummies; About the Author; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Foolish Assumptions; Conventions Used in This Book; The Long and Winding Road Ahead; 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; Decoding the LCD Panel; Peering into the Viewfinder; Exploring Camera Connections; Modifying Basic Camera Settings; Adjusting the Viewfinder for Maximum Clarity; Introducing Wireless and GPS; Attaching a Lens
  • Using the Auto Lighting OptimizerCorrecting Lens Peripheral Illumination; Choosing a Metering Mode; Choosing the Autofocus Mode; Changing the Autofocus Point; Choosing a Picture Style; Specifying the Color Space; Setting White Balance; Specifying Color Temperature; Creating a Custom White Balance; Setting the ISO Speed; Expanding the ISO Range; Using White Balance Compensation; Flash Photography and Your EOS 6D; Modifying Flash Zoom; Clearing Flash Settings; Chapter 8: Mastering Your EOS 6D; Choosing the Optimal Settings for Specific Situations; Photographing Action; Photographing Landscapes
  • Removing a LensUsing 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; Manually Cleaning Your Sensor; Accessorizing Your EOS 6D; Keeping It Clean; Chapter 2: Creating Great Pictures Automatically; Ordering from Your Camera Menu; Taking Your First Picture; Understanding Exposure and Focal Length; Focusing On an Off-Center Subject; Focusing Manually; Shooting Pictures in SCN Mode; Shooting Pictures in Creative Auto Mode; Using the Self-Timer; Triggering the Shutter Remotely