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Canon 6D Mark II Video Setup Guide

Introduction

The Canon 6D Mark II can capture up to 1080p60 video. It has a flip-out screen and a microphone jack. However, it does not have a headphone monitoring port.

Change to video mode using the ring around the Start/Stop button. Use the Start/Stop button to begin and end recording.

White Balance
Shutter Speed
ISO
Movie Exposure
Aperture
Audio Recording
Focus Point
Resolution

White Balance

  • Press the MENU button.
  • Select the Shoot 2 tab.
  • Select White Balance.
  • Select AWB (Auto White Balance).

Shutter Speed

  • Use the front dial to adjust the shutter speed.

ISO

  • Press the ISO button located on the top of the camera.
  • Use the front dial to adjust the ISO to Auto.
  • Press the ISO button again to confirm.

Movie Exposure

  • Press the mode lock button and turn the dial to M mode.
  • This will place the camera in manual exposure video mode.

Aperture

  • Use the rear dial to adjust the aperture.

Audio Recording

  • Press the MENU button.
  • Select the Shoot 1 tab.
  • Select Sound Recording.
  • Select Sound Rec. -> Manual.
  • Select Rec. Level and adjust using the rear control dial to set the level so that your sound is peaking around –12dB on the meter displayed.

Focus Point

  • Use the touch screen to select the focus point as indicated by the white rectangle on the screen.

Resolution

  • Press the MENU button.
  • Select the Shoot 1 tab.
  • Select Movie Rec. Size.
  • Select FHD 25.

Recommended Accessories

  • General Purpose Zoom Lens
  • Spare Memory Cards
  • Small LED Panel
  • Tripod
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