Canon 6D Video Setup Guide
Introduction
The Canon 6D is a 20.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor camera. To shoot video, switch to video mode using the Start/Stop switch at the rear of the camera.
WB Colour Temp
Grid Display
Movie Rec Size
Focus Mode
Audio Levels
Start Recording
Manual Focus
Enable Video
WB Colour Temp
- Select Menu.
- Select Page 3 and scroll to White Balance.
- Scroll to your desired white balance setting and select the preset that matches your lighting condition.
Grid Display
- Switch to video mode using the Start/Stop switch.
- Select Menu.
- Select Page 6.
- Scroll to Grid Display and press Set.
- Choose between options for 3x3, 6x4, or 3x3+.
Movie Rec Size
- Select Menu.
- Select Page 6.
- Scroll down to Movie Rec Size and press Set.
- Choose your desired image size and frame rate, then press Set.
Focus Mode
- Press the AF DRIVE button located above the top display.
- Turn the top control dial to select AF Live.
- Press the AF ON button to refocus.
Audio Levels
- Press the MENU button.
- Select Page 6.
- Scroll to Sound Recording and press Set.
- Select Sound Rec. -> Manual or Auto.
- Select Rec. Level and adjust using the rear control dial.
Start Recording
- Press the Live View button located to the left of the viewfinder.
- Press the Start/Stop button on the rear to start or stop recording video.
Manual Focus
- Find the manual focus switch on the lens you are using and switch it to MF.
- Rotate the focus ring on the lens to select your focal point.
Enable Video
- Switch to video mode using the Start/Stop switch.
- Select Menu for multiple function settings, then press Set.
Recommended Accessories
- Tripod
- LED Light Panels
- Video Slider
- Various Lenses