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This manual is for the EOS M6 Mark II with firmware version 1.1.0 or later installed. E Advanced User Guide - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 2
to Read the Following To avoid shooting problems and accidents, first read the "Handling Precautions" (=31) and "Safety Instructions" (=28). Also, read this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly. Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further Familiarize Yourself with - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 3
User Guide and Instruction Manuals, see "Instruction Manuals" (=4). zzIf you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included. zzBe careful not to lose any of the above items. zzWhen you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon website (=4). zzThe Lens Instruction Manuals - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 4
Guide and Instruction Manuals for lenses and software (PDF files) can be downloaded from the Canon website to a computer or other device. zz Download site Advanced User Guide/Supplemental Information www.canon.com/icpd Lens Instruction Manual www.canon.com/icpd Software Instruction Manual www.canon - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 5
Downloading the Advanced User Guide/Instruction Manuals Using QR Code The Advanced User Guide and Instruction Manuals for lenses and software (PDF files) can be downloaded to a smartphone or tablet using the QR code. www.canon.com/icpd zzA software app is required to read the QR code. zzSelect - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 6
Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery (=44). zz Upon purchase, charge the battery to start using (=42). 2 Insert the card (=44). zz Insert the card with the label to shoot. zz Press (1) as you turn (2) slightly, (1) and then release (1). (2) zz Turn (2) a little more until it clicks. 6 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 7
Quick Start Guide 5 Set the power switch to (=49). 6 Set the focus mode switch to . zz stands for autofocus. zz stands for manual focus. Autofocus will not operate. 7 Set the Mode dial to (=72). zz All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 8 Focus - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 8
Quick Start Guide 9 Take the picture (=60). zz Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. 10 Review the picture. zz The image just captured will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the screen. zz To display the image again, press the button (= - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 9
in Creative Zone modes (, , , , or mode) or for movies recorded with manual exposure. =*** :Reference page numbers for more information. : Warning to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information. : Tips or advice for better shooting. : Troubleshooting advice. 9 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 10
. zz The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens as an example. zz The sample photos displayed on the camera and used in this manual are for instructional purposes only. zz In references to using EF or EF-S lenses, it is assumed that a mount - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 11
camera or computer, format the card with this camera (=492). zz SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards UHS-II and UHS-I cards supported. Cards that Can Record Movies When recording movies, use a high-capacity card with ample performance (fast enough writing and reading speeds) for the movie recording size - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 12
Chapters Introduction 2 Preparation and Basic Operations 41 Basic Zone 71 Creative Zone 105 Shooting 117 Flash Photography 285 Playback 303 Wireless Features 377 Set-up 483 Custom Functions / My Menu 527 Reference 551 12 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 13
Manuals 4 Quick Start Guide 6 About This Manual 9 Compatible Cards 11 Chapters 12 Contents 13 Index to Features 23 Safety Instructions 28 Handling Precautions 31 Part Names 34 Preparation and Basic Operations 41 Charging the Battery 42 Inserting/Removing the Battery and Card 44 Using - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 14
> Modes 94 Creative Filters Mode 98 Creative Zone 105 Program AE Mode (P 106 Shutter-priority AE Mode (Tv 108 Aperture-priority AE Mode (Av 110 Manual Exposure Mode (M 112 Flexible-priority AE (Fv 114 14 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 15
Contents Shooting 117 Still Photo Shooting 118 Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting 119 Image Quality 124 Still Image Aspect Ratio 127 Image Review Time 129 Lens Aberration Correction 130 Drive Mode 135 Self-Timer 137 RAW Burst Mode 139 Exposure Compensation 142 Auto Exposure - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 16
Acquisition 176 HDR Mode 178 Focus Bracketing 182 Touch Shutter 186 Shutter Release Method 188 Interval Timer 189 Long (Bulb) Exposures 192 Anti- Beam Firing 217 Image Stabilization 218 Exposure Lock (AE Lock 219 Manual Focus 220 MF Peaking (Outline Emphasis 222 Focus Mode Switching 223 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 17
Contents Movie Recording 229 Tab Menus: Movie Recording 230 Movie Mode 234 HDR Movie Mode 241 Movie Recording Quality 243 Sound Recording 250 Time-lapse Movies 252 Video Snapshots 263 Miniature Effect Movie 268 Movie Digital IS 270 Auto Level for Movies 272 Movie Servo AF 273 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 18
Contents Movie Playback 311 Editing a Movie's First and Last Scenes 315 Frame Extraction 317 Digest Movie Editing 319 Still Photo Extraction from RAW Burst Images 321 Playback on a TV Set 323 Protect Images 325 Rotate Images 328 Erase Images 329 Print Ordering 333 Photobook Set-up 337 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 19
379 Connecting to a Smartphone 381 Connecting to a Computer via Wi-Fi 410 Connecting to a Printer via Wi-Fi 418 Sending Images to a Web Service 428 Wi-Fi Connection via Access Points 443 Connecting to a Wireless Remote Control 448 Reconnecting via Wi-Fi 451 Registering Multiple Connection - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 20
Tab Menus: Set-up 484 Select Folder 486 File Numbering 488 Auto Rotate 491 Format Card 492 Mode Guide 494 Feature Guide 495 Eco Mode 496 Power Saving 497 Display Brightness 498 Date/Time/Zone 499 Language 502 Focus Mode Switch (AF/MF 503 Video System 504 Sensor Cleaning 505 Touch - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 21
: My Menu 545 Registering My Menu 546 Reference 551 Software 552 Importing Images to a Computer 554 In-Camera Charging 556 Household Power Outlet Accessory 557 Troubleshooting Guide 558 21 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 22
Contents Error Codes 577 Performance Data 578 Information Display 585 Index 598 22 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 23
zz Charging the battery (=42) zz Battery level (=50) zz Eco mode (=496) zz Power saving (=497) Cards zz Formatting (=492) zz Cards compatible with movie recording (=581) Lens zz Attaching (=51, =53) zz Detaching (=52, =55) zz Releasing shutter without lens (=543) Basic Settings zz Date/Time/Zone - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 24
Index to Features Image Recording Settings zz Creating/Selecting a folder (=486) zz File numbering (=488) Image Quality zz Image quality (=124) zz Still image aspect ratio (=127) zz Lens aberration correction (=130) zz ISO speed (still photos) (=145) zz Auto Lighting Optimizer (=151) zz Highlight - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 25
) zz External flash function settings (=296) zz External flash custom function (=300) zz External flash (=302) Movie Recording zz Autoexposure recording (=234) zz Manual exposure recording (=236) zz HDR movie (=241) zz Movie recording size (=243) zz Sound recording (=250) zz Wind filter (=250) zz - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 26
Index to Features Playback zz Image review time (=129) zz Single-image display (=306) zz Touch playback (=308) zz Magnified view (=309) zz Index display (=310) zz Movie playback (=311) zz Editing a - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 27
(=552) zz Software Instruction Manuals (=553) Wireless Features zz Connect to smartphones (=381) zz Auto send images to smartphones (=396) zz Remote control (EOS Utility) (=410) zz Auto send images to computers (=415) zz Print from Wi-Fi printers (=418) zz Upload to Web service (=428) zz Connect - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 28
dangerous if swallowed. If swallowed, seek immediate medical assistance. The battery is dangerous if swallowed. If swallowed, seek immediate medical assistance. zzUse only power sources specified in this instruction manual for use with the product. zzDo not disassemble or modify the product. zzDo - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 29
zzObserve the following instructions when using a battery charger or AC adapter. • Periodically remove any dust buildup from the power plug and power outlet using a dry cloth. • Do not plug in or unplug the product with wet hands. • Do not use the product if the power plug is not fully inserted - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 30
Instructions CAUTION: Denotes the risk of injury. zzDo not fire the flash near the eyes. It may hurt the eyes. zzDo not look at the screen or through the viewfinder for prolonged periods of time. This may induce symptoms similar to motion sickness. In such a case, stop using intended for use on the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 31
is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. zz The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If the camera gets wet, contact a Canon Service Center immediately. Wipe off any water droplets with a clean, dry cloth, and if the camera is exposed to salty air - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 32
an extended period, test all its functions before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera checked by your nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 33
not affix any stickers, etc. on the card. zz Do not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic field, such as a television sensor. If smudges are visible on images, have the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center. Lens zz After detaching the lens from the camera, put down the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 34
) Strap mount (13) Flash up lever 34 (14) AF-assist beam/Red-eye reduction/Self-timer/Remote control lamp (15) Terminal cover (16) Lens release button (17) Lens lock pin (18) Lens mount (19) External microphone IN terminal (20) Remote control terminal (21) Tripod socket (22) DC coupler - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 35
11) (12) (3) (3) (5) (6) (1) (4) (2) (18) (19) (13) (20) (10) (9) (14) (21) (15) (22) (16) (23) (24) (17) (25) (8)(7) (1) Focal plane mark (2) Hot shoe (3) Microphone (4) Flash sync contacts (5) Power switch (6) Speaker (7) AF point button (8) AE lock/FE lock button - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 36
Part Names Mode Dial The Mode dial includes Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and movie recording mode. (1) (1) Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject or scene for shooting. A/D : Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (=72) 8 : Special - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 37
subjects as desired. t Flexible-priority AE (=114) d Program AE (=106) s Shutter-priority AE (=108) f Aperture-priority AE (=110) a Manual exposure (=112) (3) Custom shooting modes You can assign , , , , , AF operation, menu functions, and more to or (=521). (4) k: Movie - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 38
Pack LP-E17 (=42). (1) (1) Power plug (2) Charge lamp (3) Full-charge lamp (4) Battery pack slot (2) (3) (4) Battery Charger LC-E17E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E17 (=42). (1) (4) (1) Battery pack slot (2) Full-charge lamp (3) Charge lamp (4) Power cord (5) Power cord socket (2) (3) (5) 38 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 39
Part Names Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the buckle. 39 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 40
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Preparation and Basic Operations This chapter describes preparatory steps before you start shooting and the basic camera operations. 41 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 42
to the charger and insert the plug into a power outlet. zz Recharging starts automatically and the charge lamp (1) lights up in orange. zz When the battery is fully recharged, the full-charge lamp (2) will light up in green. zz It takes approx. 2 hr. to fully charge a completely exhausted - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 43
will keep being released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing the battery when it is fully charged may lower the battery performance. zz The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries. The battery charger is - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 44
(1) is set upward to enable writing and erasing. Insertion 1Slide the card slot/battery compartment cover and open the cover. 2Insert the battery. zz Insert the end with the electrical contacts. zz Insert the battery until it locks in place. 3 (1) Insert the card. zz Insert the card with - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 45
and Card 4Close the cover. zz Press the cover until it snaps shut. zzYou cannot use batteries other than the Battery Pack LP-E17. zzAfter opening the card slot/battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back any further. Otherwise, the hinge may break. Removal (1) 1Open the card - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 46
Inserting/Removing the Battery and Card 3Remove the card. zz Gently push in the card, then let it go to eject. zz Pull the card straight out. 4Close the cover. zz Press the cover until it snaps shut. 46 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 47
the card, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot/battery compartment cover. Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp zzMultimedia cards (MMC) cannot be used. (Card error will be displayed.) zzUse of UHS-II microSDHC/SDXC cards with a microSD to SD adapter - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 48
Using the Screen You can change the direction and angle of the screen. Tilting the Screen Downward yourself by rotating the screen around toward the front of the camera. zzWhen the camera is not in use, keep the screen closed. zzDo not force the screen open too far, which may damage the camera. 48 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 49
not function. Set the power switch to this position when not using the camera. Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see =499 to set the date/time/zone. Changing the Interface Language To change the interface language - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 50
can still be used. : B attery will be exhausted soon. (Blinks) : Charge the battery. zzDoing any of the following will exhaust the battery faster: yyPressing lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Certain lenses may exhaust the battery faster than others. zzIn low ambient temperatures, - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 51
Detaching a Lens The camera is compatible with EF-M lenses. By attaching an optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS M, you can also use EF and EF-S lenses. Attaching a Lens 1Remove the caps. zz Remove as you turn (2) slightly, and (2) (1) then release (1). zz Turn (2) a little more until it clicks. 51 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 52
a Lens Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow 24 mm / 1.42×0.94 in.) zzFor instructions on how to use the lens, refer to the Lens Instruction Manual (=4). Tips for Avoiding Smudges and Dust When changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 53
Attaching and Detaching EF/EF-S Lenses EF and EF-S lenses can be used by attaching the optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS M. Attaching a Lens 1Remove the caps. zz Remove the caps on the lens, adapter, and body. (1) (3) 2 (2) Attach the lens to the adapter. zz Align the red - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 54
Attaching and Detaching EF/EF-S Lenses 4Set the lens's focus mode switch to . zz stands for autofocus. zz stands for manual focus. Autofocus will not operate. 5Remove the front lens cap. 54 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 55
the lens release lever on the adapter and turn the lens counterclockwise. zz Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. zz Attach the lens cap to the lens after removal. zzFor lens precautions, see =52. zzWith EF and EF-S lenses, the camera's focus mode switch has no effect. zzWhen using a lens - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 56
an optional electronic viewfinder, which helps you concentrate on keeping subjects in focus. Note that fewer shots and less recording time are available than when using the screen (LCD monitor) on the back of the camera. 1Make sure the camera is off. 2Attach the electronic viewfinder to the hot shoe - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 57
Electronic Viewfinder (Sold Separately) 4Turn the camera on and switch between using the screen and viewfinder as needed. Moving the viewfinder near your eye will activate its display and viewfinder's button as you remove it. Remove and store the viewfinder when you are not using it. 57 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 58
screen are not possible while the viewfinder display is in use. zzAlthough the viewfinder is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing the viewfinder with [Manual display] set to [Viewfinder] after you have selected [5: Display settings] and set [Display control] to [Manual], so press - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 59
Basic Operations Holding the Camera As you shoot, you can tilt the screen to adjust it. For details, see =48. Normal angle Low angle High angle 59 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 60
Basic Operations Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing Halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 61
, you can go back to shootingready state by pressing the shutter button halfway. Main Dial While looking at the screen, turn the dial. Use this dial to set the shutter speed, aperture value, etc. Quick Control Dial While looking at the screen, turn the dial. During playback - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 62
to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations. Additionally, you can perform most of the operations that are possible with the keys. Frequently used functions can also be assigned (=542). 62 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 63
INFO Button Basic Operations Each press of the button changes the information shown. The following sample screens are for still photos. 63 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 64
Menu Operations and Settings (6) (1) (2) (3) (1) button (2) Screen (3) Cross keys/Control dial (4) (7) (5) (4) button (5) button (6) Main dial (7) Quick control dial Basic Zone Modes Menu Screen * In Basic Zone modes, some tabs and menu items do not appear. 64 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 65
Menu Operations and Settings Creative Zone Modes Menu Screen (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (1) (2) (3) (10) (1) Main tabs (2) Secondary tabs (3) Menu items (4) z: Shooting (5) 3: Playback (6) k: Wireless features (7) 5: Set-up (8) 8: Custom Functions (9) 9: My Menu (10) Menu settings Menu Setting - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 66
Menu Operations and Settings 3Select an item. zz Turn the dial to select an item, then press . 4Select an option. zz Turn the dial to select an option. zz The current setting is indicated in blue. 5Set an option. zz Press to set it. 6Exit the setting. zz Press the button to finish - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 67
Menu Operations and Settings Dimmed Menu Items Example: Highlight tone priority Dimmed menu items cannot be set. The menu item is dimmed if another function setting is overriding it. You can see the overriding function by selecting the dimmed menu item and pressing . If you cancel the overriding - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 68
-Screen Operation You can operate the camera by tapping or dragging on the screen (touchscreen panel) with your finger. Tap Sample screen (Quick Control) zz Use your finger to tap on (touch briefly and then remove your finger from) the screen. zz For example, when you tap on [Q], the Quick Control - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 69
Quick Control You can directly select and set the settings displayed on the screen. This is called Quick Control (except in mode). 1Press the button (7). 2Select a setting item. zz Press the keys for selection. zz When the screen at left is displayed, press the keys - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 70
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Basic Zone This chapter describes how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode dial for best results. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot, and the camera sets everything automatically. 71 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 72
Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (Fully Automatic) is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It can adjust focus automatically on either the still or moving subject by detecting the motion of the subject. With , you can make a - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 73
Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (Fully Automatic) 4Focus on the subject. zz Press the shutter button halfway to focus. zz If [D] blinks, use the lever to raise the built-in flash. zz You can also focus by tapping a person's face or another subject on the screen (Touch AF) - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 74
Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (Fully Automatic) zzAF operation (One-Shot AF or Servo AF) is set automatically when you press the shutter button halfway. Even when automatically set to One-Shot AF, the camera will switch to Servo AF if subject motion is detected while you are pressing the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 75
it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a blurred subject due to camera shake. Using a tripod or a Canon EL/EX series Speedlite (sold separately, =302) is recommended. zz When the external flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out unnaturally dark. If a hood is attached to the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 76
". Shooting a Moving Subject ( only) After you press the shutter button halfway and a blue AF point appears, the camera detects subject movement and focuses using Servo AF. Keep the subject on the screen as you hold down the shutter button halfway, and at the decisive moment, press the shutter - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 77
Scene Icons Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (Fully Automatic) The camera detects the scene type and sets everything automatically to suit the scene. The detected scene type is indicated on the upper left of the screen. For icon details, see =589. Adjusting Settings by Touching the Screen By - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 78
(Creative Assist) 1Press the button. zz Read the message and select [OK]. 2Select an effect. zz Use the keys to select an effect, then press . 3Select the effect level and other details. zz Use the keys to set it, then press . zz To reset the setting, press the button - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 79
], [Color tone 1], and [Color tone 2] are not available with options other than [Off]. zz[Background blur] is not available when the flash is used. zzThese settings are reset when you switch shooting modes or set the power switch to . To save the settings, set [z: Retain Creative Assist data] to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 80
zzCautions on each shooting mode are listed together (=94). Read the cautions before shooting. zzThe Quick Control screen appears after step 2 when [5: Mode guide] is set to [Disable]. Press the keys to select a shooting mode. zzTake some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 81
Special Scene Mode (SCN) Available Shooting Modes in the 8 Mode Shooting mode J Self Portrait 2 Portrait K Smooth skin 3 Landscape 5 Sports r Panning Page =82 =83 =84 =85 =86 =87 Shooting mode 4 Close-up P Food 6 Night Portrait F Handheld Night Scene G HDR Backlight Control Page =89 =90 =91 =92 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 82
Self Portrait Mode To take shots of yourself, use [J] (Self Portrait) mode. Rotate the screen around toward the lens. Customizable image processing includes skin smoothing as well as brightness and background adjustment to make - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 83
background, the more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand out better against an uncluttered dark background. zz Use a telephoto lens. If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with the subject from the waist up. zz Focus on the face. As you focus - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 84
Smooth Skin Mode Use [K] (Smooth skin) mode to make skin look more attractive. Image processing makes skin look smoother. Shooting Tips zz Adjust the face size. Frames are displayed - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 85
focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Shooting Tips zz With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. When using a zoom lens, set the lens to the wide-angle end to make the objects near and far in focus. It also adds breadth - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 86
(Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running person or a moving vehicle. (1) Shooting Tips zz Use a telephoto lens. Use of a telephoto lens is recommended to enable shooting from a distance. zz Track the subject with the Area AF frame. By default, [z: AF method] is set - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 87
Panning Mode If you want to take a picture with the feel of speed and a blurred motion effect on the subject's background, use [r] (Panning). If you use a lens supporting the [r] mode, subject blur is detected, corrected, and reduced. Shooting Tips zz Turn the camera to follow the moving subject. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 88
shoot continuously. zzTo see which lenses support the [r] mode, refer to the Canon website. zzWith lenses that support [r] mode, the camera automatically is recommended. zzWith telephoto lenses, be careful about camera shake and subject blur. To avoid camera shake, consider using a tripod or monopod. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 89
lens minimum focusing distance is measured from the (focal plane) mark on the top of the camera to the subject. Focusing is not possible if you are too close. zz With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end. If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the subject look larger. 89 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 90
Food Mode When you want to take pictures of food, use [P] (Food). The photo will look bright and appetizing. Also, depending on the light source, the reddish tinge will be suppressed in the pictures taken under - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 91
Portrait) mode. Note that shooting in this mode requires the built-in flash or an external Speedlite. Using a tripod is recommended. Shooting Tips zz Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view. Also, since camera shake is prone to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 92
Handheld Night Scene Mode The [F] (Handheld Night Scene) mode enables you to shoot night scenes even while handholding the camera. In this shooting mode, four shots are taken consecutively for each picture, and the resulting one image with reduced camera shake is recorded. Shooting Tips zz Hold the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 93
HDR Backlight Control Mode When shooting a scene having both the bright and dark areas, use the [G] (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in this mode, three consecutive shots are taken at different exposures. This results in one - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 94
camera steady and shoot. zzThe built-in flash will not fire. Using an external Speedlite will decrease the continuous shooting speed. r: Panning zzThe is not possible. zzAlthough lens IS is applied to images captured with lenses supporting [r] mode, the effect is not shown on the screen as you - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 95
the Modes r: Panning (continued) zzWith a lens supporting the [r] mode, subject blur may not be corrected properly when in the scene, the warm color cast of the picture may not be reduced. zzIf you use a flash, [Color tone] will be set to Standard. zzIf there are people in the picture, - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 96
dark scenes may be difficult when points of light lie within the AF point. In this case, set the focus mode to MF and focus manually (=7, =54). zzShots will look slightly different from the image as displayed on the screen. zzWhen there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 97
Cautions for the Modes F: Handheld Night Scene (continued) zzIf you shoot a moving subject, the subject's movement may leave afterimages or the surrounding area of the subject may become dark. zzThe image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns (lattice, stripes, etc.), - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 98
You can shoot with filter effects applied. You can preview filter effects before shooting. 1Set the Mode dial to . 2Press . 3Select a filter effect. zz Use the keys to select a filter effect (=100-=101), then press . zz The image is shown with the filter effect applied. 4Adjust the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 99
Creative Filters Mode zzRAW and RAW+JPEG are not available. When RAW image quality is set, images are captured with 73 image quality. When RAW+JPEG image quality is set, images are captured with the specified JPEG image quality. zzContinuous shooting is not available when [I], [G], [X], [K], [H], or - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 100
the center may degrade depending on the number of recorded pixels, so set the filter effect while checking the resulting image. One AF point is used, fixed at the center. zz K Water painting effect Makes the photo look like a watercolor painting with soft colors. By adjusting the effect, you can - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 101
center looking sharp. You can move the area that looks sharp (the scene frame) as described in "Miniature Effect Operations" (=103). 1-point AF is used as the AF method. Shooting with the AF point and scene frame aligned is recommended. zz A HDR art standard Photos retain more detail in highlights - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 102
Creative Filters Mode [A], [B], [C], and [D] Notes zzCompared to other shooting modes, the image area will be smaller. zzFilter effect previews will not look exactly the same as your shots. zzIf you shoot a moving subject, the subject's movement may leave afterimages or the surrounding area of the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 103
button twice to enable movement of the AF point, which turns orange. zz Use the cross keys to move the AF point to the position to focus on keys when in horizontal orientation and keys when in vertical orientation. zz Use the or keys to move the scene frame. To center - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 104
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Creative Zone Creative Zone modes give you the freedom to shoot in a variety of ways by setting your preferred shutter speed, aperture value, exposure, and more. zz To clear the shooting mode description displayed when you turn the Mode dial, press (=494). 105 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 106
not blinking, standard exposure will be obtained. zzIf the "30"" shutter speed and the lowest f/number blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash. zzIf the "1/4000" shutter speed and the highest f/number blink, it indicates overexposure. Lower the ISO speed or - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 107
. This is called Program shift. zzProgram shift will be canceled automatically when the metering timer ends (exposure setting display turns off). zzProgram shift cannot be used with flash. 107 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 108
Shutter-priority AE Mode (Tv) In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure matching the brightness of the subject. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action of a moving subject. A slower shutter speed can create a blurred - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 109
Shutter-priority AE Mode (Tv) zzIf the lowest f/number blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed. zzIf the highest f/number blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the dial to set a faster - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 110
Aperture-priority AE Mode (Av) In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure matching the subject brightness. A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall within - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 111
the camera, "F00" will be displayed for the aperture. Checking the Area in FocusM Press the button you have assigned to depth-of-field preview (using [8: C.Fn III-2: Customize buttons], (=537)) to stop down the lens to the current aperture setting and check the area in focus (depth of field). zzThe - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 112
exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator or use a commercially available exposure meter. * stands for Manual. 1Set the Mode dial to . 2Set . zz Press the shutter button halfway. zz Check the exposure level mark [N] to see how far the current exposure level is from the standard exposure - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 113
can press the button to lock the ISO speed. zzTo compare the current exposure to the exposure when you pressed the button initially with a manually set ISO speed, press the button, recompose the shot, and check the exposure level indicator. zzWith ISO Auto set and [8: C.Fn I-1: Exposure - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 114
Flexible-priority AE (Fv) In this mode, you can set shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed manually or automatically and combine these settings with your choice of exposure compensation. Shooting in mode, with control over each of these parameters, is equivalent to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 115
Manual selection [AUTO] Manual selection [AUTO] Manual selection Manual selection ISO Speed [AUTO] Manual selection [AUTO] Manual selection [AUTO] Manual selection [AUTO] Manual the exposure until the value stops blinking. zzSlow synchro is not used under low light when you have set up mode to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 116
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Shooting This chapter describes shooting and introduces menu settings on the shooting ([z]) tab. 117 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 118
Still Photo Shooting zz A M icon to the right of a page title indicates that the function is available only in Creative Zone , , , , or mode. 118 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 119
Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting zz Shooting 1 zz Shooting 2 =124 =127 =129 =130 =291 =135 =139 =142, 143 =145 =279 =151 =152 zz Shooting 3 =153 =155 =156 119 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 120
Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting zz Shooting 4 zz Shooting 5 zz Shooting 6 =157 =160 =162 =164 =165, 168, 171 =173 =174 =176 =178 =182 =186 =188 =189 =192 =195 120 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 121
zz Shooting 7 zz Shooting 8 zz Shooting 9 Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting =197 =200 =211 =213 =214 =216 =217 =222 =218 =272 =223 =243 =250 =273 =281 zz[Touch & drag AF settings] is displayed when an optional electronic viewfinder is attached. 121 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 122
Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting In Basic Zone modes, the following screens are displayed. zz Shooting 1 zz Shooting 2 =80, 98 =124 =127 =129 =291 =135 =78 =186 =189 =224 zz[Shooting mode] or [AF method] is available in or mode. zz[Retain Creative Assist data] is available in mode. zz - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 123
zz Shooting 3 zz Shooting 4 zz Shooting 5 Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting =200 =211 =213 =214 =217 =222 =218 =272 =223 =243 =250 =273 zz[Touch & drag AF settings] is displayed when an optional electronic viewfinder is attached. zz[MF peaking settings] is available in or mode. 123 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 124
Image Quality You can select the pixel count and the image quality. 1Select [z: Image quality]. 2Set the image quality. zz To select the RAW quality, turn the dial, and to select the JPEG quality, press the keys. zz Press to set it. zzNumber of shots available as indicated by [****] - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 125
use Digital Photo Professional (EOS software) to EOS software) is recommended. zzPrevious versions of DPP Ver.4.x cannot process RAW images taken with this camera. If a previous version of DPP (Ver.4.x) is installed on your computer, obtain and install the latest version of DPP from the Canon Guide to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 126
Image Quality Maximum Burst for Continuous Shooting The estimated maximum burst is shown on the top of the shooting screen. zzIf the maximum burst is displayed as "99", it indicates that you can shoot 99 or more shots continuously. The value starts decreasing once it reaches 98 or less. [BUSY] - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 127
the [3:2] aspect ratio. The selected aspect ratio information is added to the RAW image file. When you process the RAW image with Digital Photo Professional (EOS software), this allows you to generate an image with the same aspect ratio set for shooting. 127 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 128
Still Image Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio 4:3 16:9 1:1 zzWhen you play back RAW images shot in the [4:3], [16:9], or [1:1] aspect ratio, they will be displayed with lines indicating the respective aspect ratio. (These lines are not recorded in the image.) 128 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 129
Image Review Time Set to [Hold] to keep shots displayed immediately after you shoot, or set to [Off] if you prefer not to have shots displayed. 1Select [z: Image review]. 2Set a time option. zzWhen [Hold] is set, images are displayed as long as the time set in [5: Power saving]. 129 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 130
Vignetting, image distortion, and other issues may be caused by lens optical characteristics. The camera can compensate for these phenomena by using [Lens aberration correction]. 1Select [z: Lens aberration correction]. 2Select an item. 3Select [Enable]. zz Confirm that the name of the attached - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 131
will be. zzThe correction amount applied will be lower than the maximum correction amount that applied with Digital Photo Professional (EOS software). zzPeripheral illumination is corrected automatically in Basic Zone modes when correction data is registered on the camera. Distortion Correction - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 132
[Correction data not available] or [ ] is displayed by [Digital Lens Optimizer], you can use EOS Utility to add the lens correction data to the camera. For details, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual. zzDepending on shooting conditions, noise may be intensified together with the effects of - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 133
Lens Aberration Correction Chromatic Aberration Correction Chromatic aberration (color fringing around subjects) can be corrected. zz[Chromatic aberr corr] is not displayed when [Digital Lens Optimizer] is enabled. Diffraction Correction Diffraction (loss of sharpness caused by the aperture) can be - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 134
and diffraction correction cannot be applied to JPEG images already taken. zzWhen using a non-Canon lens, setting the corrections to [Disable] is recommended even if [Correction to [Disable] (except for diffraction correction). zzIf necessary, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual as well. 134 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 135
Drive Mode Single and continuous drive modes are provided. You can select the drive mode suiting the scene or subject. 1Select [z: Drive mode]. 2Set the drive mode. zz [u] Single shooting When you press the shutter button completely, only one shot will be taken. zz [E] High speed continuous shooting - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 136
the battery level, temperature, flicker reduction, shutter speed, aperture value, subject conditions, brightness, AF operation, type of lens, use of flash Also, the continuous shooting interval may become irregular and the release time lag may become longer. zzEven with low-speed continuous - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 137
Self-Timer Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture such as a commemorative photograph. 1Select [z: Drive mode]. 2Set the self-timer. zz m (Q): Shoot in - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 138
shooting interval may be longer depending on image quality, use of external flash, and other shooting conditions. zz[l] enables the image (=306) to check focus and exposure is recommended. zzWhen using the self-timer to shoot yourself, use focus lock (=76) on an object at the same distance as where - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 139
RAW Burst Mode M Enables fast continuous shooting of RAW images. Useful for choosing the best shot, taken at exactly the right moment, from your captured images. Images captured are saved in a single file (roll). You can - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 140
picture. zz An on-screen indicator shows buffer status. zz Pressing the shutter button completely shoots continuously until the buffer becomes full, or until you release the button. 140 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 141
Release Method" (=188) is recommended. zzCaptured images will have a slightly narrower angle of view. zzTo view images in rolls on a computer, either extract JPEGs or use the EOS halfway or completely with zoom lenses that have variable maximum refer to the Canon website. zzUHS-II SD Speed Class - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 142
Exposure Compensation M Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set in the , , , , and shooting modes. You can set exposure compensation up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 143
Auto Exposure Bracketing M You can capture three images at different shutter speeds, aperture values, and ISO speeds, as adjusted by the camera. This is called AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing. 1Select [z: Expo.comp./AEB]. 2Set the AEB range. zz Turn the dial to set the AEB - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 144
[q], three times the specified number of shots are taken in continuous shooting. zzYou can set AEB in combination with exposure compensation. zzAEB cannot be used with flash, Multi Shot Noise Reduction, or focus bracketing, or in HDR or RAW burst mode. zzAEB will be canceled automatically if you do - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 145
ISO Speed Settings M Set the ISO speed (image sensor's sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, ISO speed is set automatically. Regarding the ISO speed during movie recording, see =279, =583. 1Press the button (9). zz With an image displayed on the screen, - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 146
ISO Speed Settings ISO Speed Guide zz Low ISO speeds reduce image noise but may increase the risk of camera/subject high ISO speed, high temperature, and long exposure, images may not be recorded properly. zzIf you use a high ISO speed and flash to shoot a close subject, overexposure may result. 146 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 147
ISO Speed Settings ISO Speed Range When Set Manually 1Select [z: zISO speed settings]. 2Select [ISO speed range]. 3Set the minimum limit. zz Select the minimum limit box, then press . zz Select the ISO speed, - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 148
ISO Speed Settings ISO Speed Range Used With ISO Auto 1Select [Auto range]. 2Set the minimum limit. zz Select the minimum limit box, then press . zz Select the ISO speed, then press . - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 149
or mode when shooting moving subjects with a wide-angle lens, or when using a telephoto lens. 1Select [Min. shutter spd.]. Automatically set 2Set the desired minimum or faster speed, then press . Manually set zz If you select [Manual], turn the dial to select the shutter speed, then - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 150
ISO Speed Settings zzIf a correct exposure cannot be obtained with the maximum ISO speed limit set with [Auto range], a shutter speed slower than the [Min. shutter spd.] will be set to obtain the standard exposure. zzThis function will not be applied to flash photography and movie recording. zzWhen - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 151
is too strong and results are not at your preferred brightness, set to [Low] or [Disable]. zzIf a setting other than [Disable] is set and you use exposure compensation or flash exposure compensation to darken the exposure, the image may still come out bright. If you want a darker exposure, set this - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 152
Highlight Tone Priority M You can reduce overexposed, clipped highlights. 1Select [z: Highlight tone priority]. 2Set an option. zz [Enable]: Improves gradation in highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother. zz [Enhanced]: Reduces overexposed highlights even more - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 153
Metering Mode M You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. In Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically. 1Select [z: Metering mode]. 2Set the metering mode. zz [q] Evaluative metering General-purpose metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 154
Metering Mode zzBy default, the camera will set the exposure as follows. With [q], holding down the shutter button halfway will lock the exposure setting (AE lock) after focus is achieved with One-Shot AF. In the [w], [r], and [e] modes, the exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. ( - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 155
Metering Timer M You can set how long the metering timer runs (which determines the duration of exposure display/AE lock) after it is triggered by an action such as pressing the shutter button halfway. 1Select [z: Metering timer]. 2Set a time option. 155 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 156
close to the actual brightness (exposure) of the resulting image while you hold down the button you have assigned to [Depth-of-field preview] (using [8: C.Fn III-2 : Customize buttons], (=537)) (g). zz Disable (E) The image is displayed at standard brightness, so it is easy to see. Even if you set - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 157
-looking colors cannot be obtained with Auto, you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object. 1Select [z: White balance]. 2Select an item. (Approx.) Display Q Qw W E R Y U D O P Mode Auto (Ambience priority, =159) Auto (White priority - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 158
White Balance White Balance To the human eye, a white object looks white regardless of the type of lighting. With a digital camera, the white for color correction basis is decided depending on the color temperature of the illumination, and then the color is adjusted with software to make the white - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 159
of subjects may fade. zzWhen multiple light sources are included in the scene, the warm color cast of the picture may not be reduced. zzWhen using flash, the color tone will be the same as with [Q]. 159 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 160
white object. zz Aim the camera at a plain white subject, so that white fills the screen. zz Focus manually and shoot with the standard exposure set for the white object. zz You can use any of the white balance settings. 2Select [z: Custom White Balance]. 3Import the white balance data. zz Press the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 161
set to [Monochrome], images with a Creative filter applied before or after shooting, cropped images, or images shot with another camera. zzImages that cannot be used in the setting may be displayed. zzInstead of shooting a white object, you can also shoot a gray chart or standard 18% gray reflector - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 162
A2, G1 2Set the white balance correction. zz Press the cross keys to move the [■] mark to your preferred position. zz B is for blue, A for amber, M for magenta, and : Unit of measure for color temperature used to indicate values such as the density of a color temperature conversion filter.) 162 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 163
±3 levels Set the white balance bracketing amount. zz In step 2 for "White Balance Correction" (=162), when you turn the dial, the [■] mark on the screen will change to 3 points). zz Turning the dial clockwise sets the B/A bracketing, and turning it counterclockwise sets the M/G bracketing. On - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 164
. Adobe RGB This color space is mainly used for commercial printing and other industrial uses. Recommended when using equipment such as Adobe RGBcompatible monitors or DCF to the Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual (EOS software). zzIn Basic Zone modes, [sRGB] is set automatically. 164 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 165
for blue skies, greenery and sunsets, particularly in nature, outdoor and sunset scenes. zzIf the desired color tone is not obtained with [Auto], use another Picture Style. zz [P] Standard The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose Picture Style suitable for most scenes. zz - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 166
Picture Style Selection zz [R] Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes. zz [u] Fine Detail Suited for detailed outline and fine texture description of the subject. The colors will be slightly vivid. zz [S] Neutral Suited for - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 167
Picture Style Selection Symbols The Picture Style selection screen has icons for [Strength], [Fineness], or [Threshold] for [Sharpness] as well as [Contrast] and other settings. The numbers indicate the values for these settings specified for the respective Picture Style. Sharpness A Strength g B - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 168
Picture Style Customization M You can customize any Picture Style by changing it from the default settings. To customize [Monochrome], see =170. 1Select [z: Picture Style]. 2Select a Picture Style. zz Select the Picture Style to adjust, then press the button. 3Select an item. zz See " - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 169
Picture Style Customization 4Set the effect level. zz Press the button to save the adjusted setting and return to the Picture Style selection screen. zz Any settings you change from default values are displayed in blue. Settings and Effects Sharpness A Strength g B Fineness*1 C Threshold*2 h - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 170
Picture Style Customization [V] Monochrome Adjustment Offers [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] options, besides the [Sharpness] options ([Strength], [Fineness], and [Threshold]) and [Contrast] options described on =169. [k] Filter effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 171
when creating several Picture Styles with different settings. Picture Styles that you have registered on the camera using EOS Utility (EOS software) can also be modified here. 1Select [z: Picture Style]. 2Select [User Def. *]. zz Select [User Def. *], then press the button. 3Press . zz - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 172
with a registered Picture Style, select the registered [User Def. *], then shoot. zzRegarding the procedure to register a Picture Style file to the camera, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual. 172 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 173
Long Exposure Noise Reduction M For images exposed for 1 sec. or longer, noise (dots of light and banding) typical of long exposures can be reduced. 1Select [z: Long exp. noise reduction]. 2Set a reduction option. zz [AUTO] Auto For exposures of 1 sec. or longer, noise reduction is performed - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 174
High ISO Speed Noise Reduction M This function reduces the noise generated in the image. This function is especially effective when shooting at high ISO speeds. When shooting at low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of the image (shadow areas) can further be reduced. 1Select [z: High ISO - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 175
. zzIf you are handholding the camera, keep it steady to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended. zzIf you shoot a moving subject, the moving subject may you set the power switch to , replace the battery or card, switch to a Basic Zone shooting mode, or switch to movie recording. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 176
sensor. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (EOS software) to erase the dust spots automatically. Preparation zz Prepare a solid white object such as a sheet of paper. zz Set the lens focal length to 50 mm or longer. zz Switch to manual - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 177
the data is not obtained successfully, an error message will appear. After reviewing the information in "Preparation" (=176), select [OK], then shoot again. using Digital Photo Professional (EOS software) to erase dust spots automatically, refer to the Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 178
HDR Mode M You can shoot still photos with clipped highlights and shadows reduced for a high dynamic range of tones even in high-contrast scenes. HDR shooting is effective for landscape and still-life shots. With HDR shooting, three images of different exposures (standard exposure, underexposure, - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 179
HDR Mode Effects zz [P] Natural For images preserving a wide tonal range where the highlight and shadow details would otherwise be lost. Clipped highlights and shadows will be reduced. zz [A] Art standard While the clipped highlights and shadows will be reduced more than with [Natural], the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 180
continues until the setting in step 2 is set to [Disable HDR]. 5Set [Auto Image Align] and shoot. zz For handheld shooting, select [Enable]. When using a tripod, select [Disable]. zzRAW HDR images are captured in JPEG 73 image quality. RAW+JPEG HDR images are captured in the specified JPEG image - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 181
HDR shooting with [Auto Image Align] set to [Disable], the three images may not be properly aligned and the HDR effect may be reduced. Using a tripod is recommended. zzAuto image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns (lattice, stripes, etc.) or flat, single-tone images. zzThe - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 182
shot. From these images, you can create a single image in focus over a wide area by using an application that supports depth compositing, such as Digital Photo Professional (EOS software). * "Bkt." stands for bracketing. 1Select [z: Focus bracketing]. 2Specify [Focus bracketing]. zz Select [Enable - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 183
select [OK]. zz Focus at the nearer end of your preferred focal range, then press the shutter button completely. zz Once shooting begins, release the shutter button. zz The camera shoots continuously, shifting the focal position toward infinity. zz Shooting ends after your specified number of images - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 184
. After depth compositing, you can crop the image if necessary. zzThe following lenses can be used (as of April 2019). yyEF16-35mm f/4L IS USM yyEF24-70mm f/4L progress may cause exposure problems in the last image. Avoid using the last image when combining the images in Digital Photo - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 185
Focus Bracketing zzUse of a tripod, remote switch (sold separately, =225), or wireless remote control (sold separately, =225) is recommended. zzFor best results, set the aperture value in a range of f/5.6-11 before shooting. zzDetails such as shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed are - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 186
Touch Shutter Just by tapping on the screen, you can focus and take the picture automatically. 1Enable the Touch Shutter. zz Tap [y] on the screen's bottom left. zz Each time you tap on the icon, it will toggle between [y] and [x]. zz [x] (Touch Shutter: Enable) The camera will focus on the spot you - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 187
AF]. zzTapping on the screen in magnified view will not focus or take the picture. zzIf you shoot by tapping on the screen with [z: Image review] set to [Hold], you can press the shutter button halfway to take the next shot. zzTo shoot with bulb exposure, tap on the screen twice - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 188
Method M You can choose how the shutter is released. 1Select [z: Shutter mode]. 2Select an item. zz Mechanical Shooting activates the mechanical shutter. Be sure to set it to [Mechanical] if you use a TS-E lens (except TS-E17mm f/4L or TS-E24mm f/3.5L II) for shifting or tilting the lens or if - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 189
Interval Timer With the interval timer, you can set the shooting interval and number of shots, so that the camera takes individual shots repeatedly according to your interval until your specified number of shots are taken. 1Select [z: Interval timer]. 2Select [Enable]. zz Select [Enable], then press - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 190
Interval Timer (1) (2) 4Select [OK]. zz The interval timer settings will be displayed on the menu screen. (1) Interval (2) Number of shots 5Take the picture. zz First shot is taken and shooting continues according to the interval timer settings. zz During interval timer shooting, [H] will blink. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 191
setting the mode to manual focus and focusing manually before shooting. zzIf the shooting time is long, using the household power outlet mode to , or use EOS Utility (EOS software). zzDuring interval timer shooting, you cannot use remote control shooting (=225) or remote-release shooting with a - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 192
mode, the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures. 1Set the Mode dial to . 2Set the shutter speed to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 193
Long (Bulb) Exposures zzWith [z: Long exp. noise reduction], you can reduce the noise generated during long exposures (=173). zzTo reduce camera shake, consider using a tripod and an optional remote controller (Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Wireless Remote Control BR-E1), or the bulb timer. Bulb Timer - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 194
zz Set the desired number, then press . (Returns to [s].) 4Select [OK]. 5Take the picture. zz Press the shutter button completely, and after shooting begins, release it. zz [H] and the exposure time are displayed. zz To stop shooting in progress, press the shutter button completely again and - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 195
as fluorescent light, the blinking of the light source causes flicker and the image may be vertically unevenly exposed. If continuous shooting is used under these conditions, uneven exposures or colors across the images may result. Anti-flicker shooting enables you to take pictures when exposure and - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 196
Anti-flicker Shooting zzWith [Enable] set, the shutter-release time lag is longer when you shoot under a light sources or shooting conditions, the expected result may not be obtained even if you use this function. zzTaking test shots in advance is recommended. zzFlicker is not reduced in Basic - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 197
AF Operation M You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. 1Select [z: AF operation]. 2Select a setting item. zzIf focus cannot be achieved, the AF point will turn orange. If this occurs, the picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 198
set at the moment the picture is taken. zz For details on the continuous shooting speed for continuous shooting, see =135. zzDepending on the lens used, the distance to the subject and the subject's speed, the camera may not be able to achieve correct focus. zzZooming during continuous shooting may - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 199
in similar conditions, to make autofocusing easier. zzThe AF-assist beam does not fire when [z: AF operation] is set to [Servo AF]. zzWhen you are using a Speedlite equipped with an LED AF-assist beam, the Speedlite fires an AF-assist beam as needed. 199 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 200
point or Zone AF frame. In mode, [u+Tracking] is set automatically. For instructions on selecting an AF method, see =202. AF Method : Face+Tracking The camera is then tracked. If no face is detected, the entire AF area is used for auto selection AF. With Servo AF, you can set the initial position - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 201
AF Method : Zone AF Uses auto selection AF in Zone AF frames to cover a large area, which makes focusing easier. Prioritizes focusing on the nearest subject. Faces of any people in the Zone AF frame are also given priority in focusing. AF points in focus are displayed with [S]. 201 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 202
You can select the AF method to suit the shooting conditions or subject. If you prefer to focus manually, see =220. 1Select [z: AF method]. 2Select a setting item. zzTo set the AF method, you focus is achieved. zzRegarding the Touch Shutter (AF and shutter release by touch operation), see =186. 202 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 203
AF Method zz u(face)+Tracking: c The camera detects and focuses on human faces. If a face moves, the AF point [p] also moves to track the face. 1Check the AF point. zz [p] (an AF point) appears over any face detected. zz You can choose a face with the keys when [h] appears after you press - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 204
, the AF point [ ] moves to track it. zzIf the subject's face is significantly out of focus, face detection will not be possible. Adjust the focus manually (=220) so that the face can be detected, then perform AF. zzAn object other than a human face may be detected as a face. zzFace detection will - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 205
Spot AF/1-point AF/Zone AF You can manually set the AF point or Zone AF frame. Here, 1-point AF screens are used as an example. 1Check the AF point. zz Press the button. zz Use the cross keys to move the AF point to where you want to focus (but note that with some lenses, it may not move to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 206
AF point will turn orange. 4Take the picture. zzAF points may not track subjects under some shooting conditions when Servo AF is used with Zone AF. zzFocusing with an AF-assist beam may be difficult when using a peripheral AF point. In this case, select an AF point in the center. zzWith [8: C.Fn - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 207
focusing is difficult in the magnified view, return to the normal view and perform AF. zzIf you perform AF in the normal view and then use the magnified view, accurate focus may not be achieved. zzAF speed differs between the normal view and magnified view. zzContinuous AF and Movie Servo AF - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 208
Servo AF Position 1. Set [8: C.Fn II-3: Initial Servo AF pt for c] to an option other than [Auto]. 2. An Area AF frame (1) and AF point (2) are displayed. (1) (2) 3. To move the AF point into position for focusing, press the button, then use the dials or cross keys. Pressing - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 209
use. zz If focusing is not possible with AF, focus manually (=220). zz For subjects at the edge of the screen that are slightly out of focus, try centering the subject (or AF point, or Zone AF frame) to bring them into focus, then recompose the shot before shooting. zz With certain lenses - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 210
AF when the subject is very far out of focus. zz Soft focus effect is applied with a soft focus lens. zz A special effect filter is used. zz Noise (dots of light, banding, etc.) appears on the screen during AF. AF Range The available autofocus range varies depending on the lens - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 211
Eye Detection AF With the AF method set to [u+Tracking], the camera can focus on people's eyes. 1Select [z: Eye Detection AF]. 2Select [Enable]. 3Aim the camera at the subject. zz An AF point is displayed around their eye. zz You can tap the screen to select an eye for focus. zz The entire face is - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 212
Eye Detection AF zzSubject eyes may not be detected correctly, depending on the subject and shooting conditions. zzTo disable Eye Detection AF without using menu operations, press these buttons, one after another: , , and . To resume Eye Detection AF, press the button again. 212 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 213
the shutter button halfway. 1Select [z: Continuous AF]. 2Select [Enable]. zzEnabling this function reduces the number of shots available, because the lens is driven continuously and battery power is consumed. 213 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 214
Touch & Drag AF AF points or Zone AF frames can be moved by tapping or dragging the screen as you look through an optional electronic viewfinder. Enabling Touch & Drag AF 1Select [z: Touch & drag AF settings]. 2Select [Touch & drag AF]. zz Select [Enable]. Positioning Method You can set how - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 215
Touch & Drag AF Active Touch Area You can specify the area of the screen used for touch and drag operations. 1Set the active touch area. zzTouching the screen when [u+Tracking] is set displays a round orange frame [ ]. After you lift your - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 216
a Lens after AF M For EF-M, EF, or EF-S lenses equipped with electronic manual focusing, you can specify how manual focus adjustment is used with One-Shot AF. 1Select [z: Lens electronic MF]. 2Select an item. zz [ ] Disable after One-Shot AF Manual focus adjustment after the AF operation is disabled - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 217
AF-Assist Beam Firing You can use the AF-assist beam of the camera or a Speedlite. 1Select [z: AF-assist beam firing]. 2Select an item. zz [ON] Enable Enables firing of the AF- - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 218
Image Stabilization You can adjust the Image Stabilizer (IS) setting of lenses equipped with optical image stabilization. For details on [k Digital IS], see =270. 1Select [z: IS hold it still. Additionally, you should set [IS mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera. 218 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 219
the button and press the shutter button to take another picture. AE Lock Effects Metering mode q wre AF Point Selection Method Automatic Selection Manual Selection Exposure centered on the AF point Exposure centered on the selected in focus is locked. AF point is locked. Exposure at the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 220
possible with autofocus, you can magnify the image and focus manually. 1Set the focus mode switch to . zz Turn Press the button to activate magnified display, then move it to where you want to focus by using the dial or the cross keys. zz To center the magnified area, press the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 221
Focus 4Focus manually. zz While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens focusing ring to focus. zz After focusing, press to return to the normal view. 5Take the picture. zzWhen using non EF-M lenses, set the lens's focus mode switch to in step 1. zzWhen [AF] is displayed in step - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 222
MF Peaking (Outline Emphasis) Edges of subjects in focus can be displayed in color as you focus manually to make it easier to focus. You can set the outline color and adjust the sensitivity (level) of edge detection (except in mode). 1Select [z: MF - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 223
Focus Mode Switching By disabling the focus mode switch of EF-M lenses, you can enable menubased focus mode switching. 1Select [5: switch (AF mode]. 4Select a setting item. zz [AF]: Autofocus zz [MF]: Manual focus Note that in some Basic Zone modes, autofocus is used regardless of this setting. 223 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 224
Type of Digest Movie Both still photos and clips are captured when you shoot in mode, but you can specify whether to include the still photos in the resulting digest movie. 1Enter mode. 2Select [z: Digest type]. 3Set an option. zz [Include stills] Digest movies include still photos. zz [No - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 225
Shooting Remote control shooting is supported with Wireless Remote Control BR- used for movie recording (=278). Remote Switch RS-60E3 Once connected to the camera, the switch enables you to shoot remotely over a wired connection. For operation procedures, refer to the RS-60E3 instruction manual - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 226
minutes before shooting again. White [s] and Red [E] Internal Temperature Warning Icons zzIf the camera's internal temperature rises from extended shooting or use in hot environments, a white [s] or red [E] icon will appear. zzThe white [s] icon indicates that the image quality of still photos will - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 227
lens image stabilizer switch set to . The Image Stabilizer consumes battery power and may decrease the number of possible shots depending on the zzWith EF lenses, focus preset during shooting is only available when using (super) telephoto lenses equipped with this function released in and - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 228
General Still Photo Shooting Cautions Information Display For details on the icons displayed for still photo shooting, see =585. zzWhen [g] is displayed in white, it indicates that the image is displayed at the brightness level closely matching that of the actual image to be captured. zzIf [g] is - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 229
Movie Recording For movie recording, set the Mode dial to . zzYou can record movies by pressing the movie shooting button during still photo shooting. zzYou can also specify movie recording mode from [z: Shooting mode] after setting the Mode dial to . 229 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 230
Tab Menus: Movie Recording zz Shooting 1 zz Shooting 2 =234 =243 =250 =130 =225 =252 =263 =142 =279 =151 =152 =155 zz Shooting 3 =157 =160 =162 =165 =174 230 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 231
zz Shooting 4 zz Shooting 5 zz Shooting 6 Tab Menus: Movie Recording =200 =211 =214 =216 =222 =218 =272 =223 =280 =273 =281 =275 =276 231 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 232
Tab Menus: Movie Recording In [u] mode, the following screens are displayed. zz Shooting 1 =241 =250 =225 =263 zz Shooting 2 =200 =211 =214 zz Shooting 3 =222 =218 =223 232 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 233
zz Shooting 4 Tab Menus: Movie Recording =273 233 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 234
current brightness. 1Set the Mode dial to . 2Press . 3Select [k]. zz Use the keys to select [k (Movie auto exposure)], then press . 4Focus on the subject. zz Before recording a movie, focus with AF or manual focus (=202-=210, =220). zz By default, [z: Movie Servo AF] is set - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 235
While the movie is being recorded, the [oREC] mark (1) will be displayed on the upper right of the appears after step 2 when [5: Mode guide] is set to [Disable]. Use the keys to select [k]. zzYou exposure. For details, refer to the Instruction Manual of the Speedlite equipped with an LED - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 236
Movie Mode Recording with [Movie manual exp.] You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie recording. 1Set the Mode dial to . 2Press . 3Select [M]. zz Use the keys to select [M (Movie manual exp.)], then press . 4Set the ISO speed. zz Press the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 237
. zz The procedure is the same as steps 4 and 5 for "Recording with [Movie auto exposure]" (=234). zzThe Quick Control screen appears after step 2 when [5: Mode guide] is set to [Disable]. Use the keys to select [M]. 237 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 238
. zzWith the camera ready to shoot in the [M] mode, you can display the histogram by pressing the button. ISO Speed for [Movie manual exp.] You can set the ISO speed manually or select [AUTO] to set it automatically. For details on the ISO speed, see =279, =583. Still Photo Shooting Still photos - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 239
in low light, horizontal banding noise may be recorded in the movie. The same type of noise may occur if you focus manually with certain lenses equipped with an electronic focusing ring. zzRecording a few test movies is recommended if you intend to perform zooming during movie recording. Zooming - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 240
). zzMost external microphones equipped with a 3.5 mm diameter mini plug can be used. zzWith EF lenses, focus preset during movie recording is available when using (super) telephoto lenses equipped with this function released in and after the second half of 2011. zzYCbCr 4:2:0 (8-bit) color sampling - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 241
You can shoot high dynamic range movies that retain detail in highlights of high-contrast scenes. 1Set the Mode dial to . 2Press . 3Select [u]. zz Use the keys to select [u (HDR Movie)], then press . 4Record an HDR movie. zz Record the movie in the same way as normal movie recording - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 242
of the movie may look distorted. During handheld recording, camera shake may make the distortion look more noticeable. Using a tripod is recommended. Note that even if a tripod is used for recording, afterimages or noise may become more noticeable when the HDR movie is played back frame-by-frame - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 243
may not be possible on other devices, because playback is processing-intensive. zzClarity and noise vary slightly depending on movie recording size and the lens used. zzMovies cannot be recorded in VGA quality. 243 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 244
Movie Recording Quality 4K Movie Recording zz Recording 4K movies requires a high-performance card. For details, see "Cards that Can Record Movies" (=581). zz Recording 4K movies greatly increases the processing load, which may cause the camera's internal temperature to increase faster or become - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 245
, Australia, etc.). Compression Method zz [X] IPB (Standard) Compresses multiple frames at a time efficiently for recording. zz [W] ALL-I (For editing/I-only) Uses ALL-I compression for time-lapse movie recording (=252). Compresses each frame, one at a time, for recording. Although file sizes are - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 246
specified size (=243). zzFormat cards before recording 4K movies (=492). zzIf you use a slow-writing card when recording movies, the movie may not be recorded properly and try again. If formatting the card does not resolve the problem, refer to the card manufacturer's website, etc. zzTo obtain better - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 247
the center of the shooting screen. Movie Servo AF and Movie digital IS have no effect when recording High Frame Rate movies. AF is not used to focus. Recording coverage (1) Full HD recording (2) High Frame Rate recording (1) (2) Because High Frame Rate movies are recorded as 29.97 fps/25.00 fps - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 248
movie recording, the movie will be saved as a single file (rather than being split into multiple files). zzWhen importing movie files exceeding 4 GB to a computer, use either EOS Utility or a card reader (=555). It may not be possible to save movie files exceeding 4 GB if you attempt this - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 249
Movie Recording Quality Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute For details on file sizes and the recording time available at each movie recording size, see =582. Movie Recording Time Limit zz When recording non-High Frame Rate movies The maximum recording time per movie is 29 min. 59 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 250
freely adjust the sound-recording level. Use [z: Sound recording] to set sound effect automatically in response to the sound level. zz Manual You can adjust the sound-recording level as needed. lights up on the right of the [12] (-12 dB) mark for the loudest sounds. If it exceeds [0], the sound will - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 251
loud noises. Even if [Sound rec.] is set to [Auto] or [Manual] for recording, sound distortion may still result if there is a very loud record the operation sound and mechanical sound of the camera during shooting. Using Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 (sold separately) may reduce such sounds in - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 252
[Time-lapse]. 4Select a scene. zz Select a scene to suit the shooting situation. zz For greater freedom when setting the shooting interval and number of shots manually, select [Custom]. 252 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 253
Set the desired number, then press . (Returns to [s].) zz Select [OK] to register the setting. 6Set the number of shots. zz Select [No. of shots]. Use the keys to set a value, then press . zz Refer to the [k: Time required] and [3: Playback time] to set the number. When [Custom] is set - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 254
restricted, to suit the type of scene. zzThe H6/H5 bit rate is approx. 300 Mbps, and the L6/L5 bit rate, approx. 90 Mbps. Use a card with a sufficiently fast read speed. zzIf the number of shots is set to 3600, the time-lapse movie will be approx. 2 min. in NTSC - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 255
Time-lapse Movies 8Configure [Auto exposure]. zz Fixed 1st frame When taking the first shot, metering is performed to set the exposure automatically to match the brightness. The exposure setting for the first shot will be applied to subsequent shots. Other shooting-related settings for the first - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 256
Time-lapse Movies 10 Set the beeper. zz Select [Beep as img taken]. zz If [Disable] is set, the beeper will not sound for shooting. 11 Check the settings. (1) (2) (1) Time required Indicates the time required to shoot the set number of shots with the set interval. If it exceeds 24 hours, "*** - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 257
focus. zz Press the shutter button completely to take test shots. The still photos will be recorded to the card. zz If there are no problems with the test shots, go to the next step. zz To take test shots again, repeat this step. zzTest shots are captured in JPEG 73 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 258
Time-lapse Movies (1) (2) 15 Press the movie shooting button. zz The camera will be ready to start recording a time-lapse movie. zz To return to step 14, press the movie shooting button again. 16 Record the time-lapse movie. zz Press the button and check again the "Time required (1)" and " - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 259
Time-lapse Movies zzIf the card does not have enough free space to record the set number of shots, [Playback time] will be displayed in red. Although the camera can continue shooting, the shooting will stop when the card becomes full. zzIf the movie file size exceeds 4 GB with the [No. of shots] - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 260
only one shot is taken, it will be recorded as a movie file. zzIf you connect the camera to a computer with the interface cable and use EOS Utility (EOS software), set [z: Time-lapse movie] to [Disable]. If an option other than [Disable] is selected, the camera cannot communicate with the computer - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 261
time is less than 1 sec., a movie file will still be created. For [Playback time], "00'00"" will be displayed. zzIf the shooting time is long, using the household power outlet accessories (sold separately) is recommended. zzYCbCr 4:2:0 (8-bit) color sampling and the Rec. ITU-R BT.709 color space are - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 262
Time-lapse Movies zzYou can use Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 (sold separately) to start ready to shoot (as in step 15 on =258), set the BR-E1's release timing/movie shooting switch to (immediate release) or (release after 2-sec. delay). yyIf the remote control's switch has been set to , - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 263
Video Snapshots Record a series of short video snapshots, each a few seconds long, and the camera will combine them to create a video snapshot album that shows these highlights of your trip or event. Video snapshots are available when the movie recording size is set to L6X (NTSC) / L5X (PAL). Video - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 264
Video Snapshots 4Select [Album settings]. 5Select [Create a new album]. zz Read the message and select [OK]. 6Specify the playback time. zz Specify playback time per video snapshot. 7Specify the playback effect. zz This setting determines how fast albums are played back. 8Check the required - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 265
Video Snapshots 9Close the menu. zz Press the button to close the menu. zz A blue bar is displayed to indicate the recording time (2). (2) 10 Record the first video snapshot. zz Press the movie shooting button to start recording. zz The blue bar indicating recording time gradually decreases, and - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 266
Video Snapshots 13 Stop recording video snapshots. zz Set [Video snapshot] to [Disable]. To return to normal movie recording, be sure to specify [Disable]. zz Press the button to close the menu and return to normal movie recording. Options in Steps 11 and 12 Function Description JSave as - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 267
to an Existing Album 1Select [Add to existing album]. zz Follow step 5 on =264 to select [Add to existing album]. 2Select an existing album. zz Use the keys to select an existing album, then press . zz Select [OK]. zz Some video snapshot settings will be updated to match settings of the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 268
orientation. zz Switching scene frame orientation is possible with the keys when in horizontal orientation and keys when in vertical orientation. zz Use the or keys to move the scene frame. To center the scene frame again, press the button. zz Press to confirm - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 269
Miniature Effect Movie 4Move the AF point. zz Use the cross keys to move the AF point to the position to focus on, then press . 5Record the movie. Estimated playback speed and time for a - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 270
movie recording. This function is called "Movie digital IS". With Movie digital IS, images can be stabilized even when using a lens without Image Stabilizer. When using a lens with built-in optical Image Stabilizer, set the lens's Image Stabilizer switch to . 1Select [z: IS settings]. 2Select - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 271
telephoto), the less effective the image stabilization will be. zzWhen using a tripod, setting Movie digital IS to [Disable] is recommended light, etc. may also become noticeable. zzFor details on lenses compatible with Combination IS, visit the Canon website. zz"+" is added to the Movie digital IS - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 272
Auto Level for Movies Auto leveling helps keep movies straight as you record them. Once recording begins, the display area may narrow, and subjects may be enlarged. 1Select [z: k Auto level]. 2Select [Enable]. zzAvailable when [k Digital IS] is set to [Disable]. 272 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 273
Movie Servo AF With this function enabled, the camera focuses on the subject continuously during movie recording. 1Select [z: Movie Servo AF]. 2Select [Enable]. zz When [Enable] is set: zz The camera focuses on the subject continuously even when you are not pressing the shutter button halfway. zz To - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 274
210). zzSince the lens is driven continuously and the battery power is consumed, the possible movie recording time (=582) will be shortened. zzWith certain lenses, the mechanical sound for focusing may be recorded. In this case, using Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 (sold separately) may reduce - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 275
Movie Servo AF Movie Servo AF Track Sensitivity You can adjust the tracking sensitivity (to one of seven levels), which affects responsiveness if the subject strays from the AF point during Movie Servo AF, as when interfering objects move across AF points or when you pan. 1Select [z: Movie Servo AF - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 276
its operation conditions. The function is enabled when using a lens supporting slow focus transition during movie recording*. 1Select [z: Movie Lenses supporting slow focus transition during movie recording USM and STM lenses released in and after 2009 are compatible. For details, refer to the Canon - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 277
Movie Servo AF zzWith certain lenses, even if you adjust the AF speed, the speed may not change. zzAvailable when [z: Movie Servo AF] is set to [Enable] and [z: AF method] is - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 278
control shooting When [Enable] is set, you can start or stop movie recording using Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 (sold separately). First, pair the BR-E1 with recording, set the BR-E1 release timing/movie shooting switch to , then press the release button. For details on Time-lapse movie recording, see - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 279
Other Menu Functions [z2] zz k ISO speed settings ISO speedM In [M] mode, you can set the ISO speed manually. You can also select ISO Auto. ISO speed range For movie recording, you can set the manual ISO speed setting range (minimum and maximum limits). Max for Auto You can set the maximum limit - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 280
Other Menu Functions [z5] zz HDMI information display You can configure information display for image output via an HDMI cable. With info The image, shooting information, AF points, and other information is shown on the other device via HDMI. Note that the camera screen goes off. Recorded movies are - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 281
Other Menu Functions [z6] zz k Auto slow shutter You can choose whether to record movies that are brighter than when set to [Disable] by automatically slowing the shutter speed under low light. Applies when the frame rate of the movie recording size is 8 or 7. Disable Enables you to record movies - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 282
even without the shutter button pressed halfway, when you use an EF-M lens with [IS mode] in [z: switch set to . The Image Stabilizer consumes battery power and may shorten the total movie . In this case, record movies with manual exposure. zzIf there is a very bright support MP4 format). 282 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 283
General Movie Recording Cautions Recording and Image Quality zzIf you use a card with a slow writing speed, an indicator may appear on the right of the screen during movie recording. It indicates how much data has not - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 284
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Flash Photography This chapter describes how to shoot with the built-in flash or an external flash (EL/EX Speedlites). zzFlash cannot be used while you are recording movies. zzAEB is not available in flash photography. 285 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 286
Shooting With the Built-in Flash Using the built-in flash is recommended when the [I] icon appears on the screen, when subjects in daytime shots are backlit, or when shooting under low - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 287
sec.)* Manual (1/200-30 sec.) Auto (1/200-30 sec.)* Manual (1/200-30 sec.) Aperture Value Automatically set Automatically set Manually set Manually set the bottom of images is dark when you use super telephoto or large-diameter lenses, consider using an external Speedlite (sold separately, =302). - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 288
Shooting With the Built-in Flash Flash Exposure CompensationM Just as exposure compensation is adjustable, you can also adjust flash output of the built-in flash. 1Press the button. 2Press the button. 3Select [2exp. comp.]. 4Set the compensation amount. zz To make flash exposure brighter, - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 289
the power switch to . zzYou can also set flash exposure compensation with [Built-in flash settings] in [z: Flash control] (=294). zzThe camera can also be used to set the external Speedlite's flash exposure compensation in the same way as with the built-in flash. FE LockM Shooting with FE (flash - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 290
Shooting With the Built-in Flash 3Press the button (8). zz Center the subject on the screen, then press the button. zz A preflash is fired by the flash, and the required flash output level is retained. zz [d] blinks. zz Each time you press the button, a preflash is fired, and the flash - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 291
the camera. Before setting functions of external Speedlites, attach the Speedlite and turn it on. For details on external Speedlite functions, refer to the Speedlite's instruction manual. 1Select [z: Flash control]. 2Select an item. 291 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 292
fire automatically, based on shooting conditions. Set to [D] to have the flash always fire when you shoot. Set to [b] to disable flash firing. E-TTL II Flash MeteringM For normal flash exposures, set it to [Evaluative]. If [Average] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire metered - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 293
flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/200 sec. to 30 sec. to suit the scene's brightness. Slow-sync shooting is used under some shooting conditions, in low-light locations, and shutter speed is automatically lowered. zz [ ] 1/200-1/60sec. auto Prevents a slow shutter speed from - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 294
Flash Function Settings Built-in Flash Function SettingsM zz Flash mode Set to [E-TTL II] to shoot in E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash mode. Set to [Manual flash] to specify your preferred flash output manually. Available in , , , and mode. 294 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 295
] so that the flash fires immediately after the exposure starts. Set to [2nd curtain] and use low shutter speeds for natural-looking shots of subject motion trails, such as car headlights. zzWhen using second-curtain synchronization, set the shutter speed to 1/80 sec. or slower. If the shutter - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 296
Custom Function settings, the flash mode, and other factors. Refer to the instruction manual of your flash unit for details on its functions. Sample display (2) compensation (6) Flash exposure bracketing zzFunctions are limited when using EX series Speedlites that are not compatible with flash - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 297
your desired flash photography. [E-TTL II] is the standard mode of EL/ EX series Speedlites for automatic flash photography. [Manual flash] is for setting the stop. Useful in continuous shooting, and helps conserve flash battery power. Regarding other flash modes, refer to the Instruction Manual of a - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 298
Settings zz Wireless functions zz Firing ratio control You can use radio or optical wireless transmission to shoot with wireless multipleflash lighting. For details on wireless flash, refer to the Instruction Manual of a Speedlite compatible with wireless flash photography. With a macro flash - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 299
speed. This is effective when shooting with an open aperture in mode to blur the background behind subjects outdoors in daylight, for example. zzWhen using second-curtain synchronization, set the shutter speed to 1/80 sec. or slower. If the shutter speed is 1/100 sec. or faster, first-curtain - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 300
shots are taken at once. External Flash Custom Function Settings For details on the external Speedlite's Custom Functions, refer to the Speedlite's Instruction Manual. zzWith an EL/EX series Speedlite, the Speedlite will always fire at full output if the [Flash metering mode] Custom Function is - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 301
Flash Function Settings Clearing Flash Function Settings/Flash C.Fn SettingsM 1Select [Clear settings]. 2Select the settings to be cleared. zz Select [Clear built-in flash set.], [Clear external flash set.], or [Clear ext. flash C.Fn set.]. zz On the confirmation dialog, select [OK]. Then the flash - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 302
With External Speedlites EL/EX Series Speedlites for EOS Cameras The camera supports flash photography using all functions of EL/EX series Speedlites (sold separately). For operation procedures, refer to the EL/EX series Speedlite's Instruction Manual. Canon Speedlites Other Than the EL/EX Series zz - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 303
images captured on other cameras, or images from this camera that have been edited or renamed on a computer. zzImages may be displayed that cannot be used with certain playback features. 303 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 304
Tab Menus: Playback zz Playback 1 zz Playback 2 zz Playback 3 =325 =328 =329 =333 =337 =340 =343 =349 =351 =352 =353 =356 =358 =360 =363 =365 =367 zz[3: RAW image processing] and [3: Quick Control RAW processing] are not displayed in Basic Zone modes. 304 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 305
zz Playback 4 Tab Menus: Playback =369 =371 =372 =373 =374 =375 305 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 306
Image Playback Single-Image Display 1Play back the image. zz Press the button. 2Select an image. zz To play back newer images, press the button, and to play back older images, press the button. zz Each time you press the button, the display will change. No information Basic - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 307
Image Playback Shooting Information Display With the shooting information screen displayed, you can press the button to change the information displayed. You can also customize the information displayed, in [x: Playback information display] (=369). 307 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 308
Image Playback Touch Playback The camera features a touch-screen panel that you can touch to control playback. Supported touch operations are like those used with smartphones and similar devices. First, press the button to prepare for touch playback. Image browsing Jump display Index display - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 309
Magnified Image Display You can magnify your captured images. 1Magnify the image. zz Turn the dial for a magnified view or index display. In magnified view, the position of the magnified area (1) is shown in the lower right of the screen. (1) 2Scroll the image. zz Press the cross keys to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 310
Index Display (Multiple-Image Display) 1Switch to the index display. zz During image playback, turn the dial counterclockwise. zz The 4-image index display will appear. The selected image is highlighted with an orange frame. Turning the dial further counterclockwise switches to 9, 36, and - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 311
Movie Playback 1Play back the image. zz Press the button. 2Select a movie. zz Use the keys to select the movie to play back. zz In the single-image display, the [s1] icon displayed on the upper left indicates a movie. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 312
display the movie playback panel by pressing . Press it again to resume the playback. zz You can also adjust the volume during movie playback by using the keys. (1) Speaker 312 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 313
as a JPEG still image (=317). y Background music Plays back a movie with the selected background music (=355). Playback position mm' ss" Playback time (minutes:seconds) Volume Use the keys to adjust the speaker volume (=311). 313 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 314
back an album with the selected background music (=355). Playback position Playback time (minutes:seconds) Use the keys to adjust the speaker volume (=311). zzAdjust the volume using television controls when the camera is connected to a television for movie playback (=323). (Volume cannot - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 315
Editing a Movie's First and Last Scenes You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in approx. 1-sec. increments. 1Pause movie playback. zz The movie playback panel will appear. 2On the movie playback panel, select [X]. 3Specify the part to be edited out. zz Select either [U] (Cut - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 316
a movie when the camera is connected to a computer. zzCompress and save is not available for movie recording sizes of L6V (NTSC) or L5V (PAL). zzFor instructions on editing video snapshot albums, see "Create Album" (=353). 316 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 317
frame capture)". 1Play back the image. zz Press the button. 2Select a 4K movie. zz Use the keys to select a 4K movie or 4K time-lapse movie. zz On the shooting appear. 5Select a frame to grab. zz Use the movie playback panel to select the frame to grab as a still photo. zz For - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 318
Frame Extraction 6Select [I]. zz Use the keys to select [I]. 7Save the image. zz Select [OK] to save the current frame as a JPEG still image. 8Select the image to display. zz - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 319
mode can be erased. Be careful when erasing clips, because they cannot be recovered. 1Display the image. zz Press the button. 2Select a digest movie. zz Use the keys to select the digest movie. zz In single-image display, digest movies are labeled with [sD] in the upper left. zz In index - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 320
, and the digest movie is overwritten. zzVideo snapshot albums can also be edited. Albums created with [x: Create album] cannot be edited. zzFor other instructions on using the movie playback panel for digest movies, see "Movie Playback Panel (Video Snapshot Albums and Digest Movies)" (=314). 320 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 321
image (as a JPEG or RAW image) from sets (rolls, =139) captured in RAW burst mode. 1Display the image. zz Press the button. 2Select a roll. zz Use the keys to select a roll file. zz In the single-image display, the [si] icon displayed on the upper left indicates a roll. zz In index - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 322
Still Photo Extraction from RAW Burst Images 6Press . 7Select and save the image to extract. zz Use the keys to select [Extract as JPEG] or [Extract as 1]. zz With [Extract as JPEG], you can choose [Edit and save] and apply RAW image - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 323
Playback on a TV Set You can view your shots and movies on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV with an HDMI cable (not exceeding 2.5 m / 8.2 ft., with a Type D terminal on the camera end). If the image does not appear on the TV screen, check if the [5: Video system] is correctly set to [For NTSC] - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 324
to incompatibility. zzIt may take some time before images are displayed. To avoid delay, set [5: HDMI resolution] to [1080p] (=511). zzTouch-screen operations are not supported while the camera is connected to a television. 324 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 325
protect important images from being accidentally erased. Protecting a Single Image 1Select [3: Protect images]. 2Select [Select images]. 3Select an image. zz Use the keys to select the image to protect. (1) 4Protect the image. zz Press to protect the selected image. The [K] icon - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 326
Protect Images Specifying the Range of Images to be Protected While looking at the images in the index display, you can specify the first and last images for a range to protect all the specified images at once. 1Select [Select range]. zz Select [Select range] in [3: Protect images]. 2Specify the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 327
Protect Images Protecting All Images in a Folder or on a Card You can protect all the images in a folder or on a card at once. When you select [All images in folder] or [All images on card] in [3: Protect images], all the images in the folder or on the card will be protected. To cancel the selection - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 328
this feature to rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. 1Select [3: Rotate image]. 2Select an image. zz Use the keys to select the image to rotate. 3Rotate the image. zz Each time you press , the image will rotate clockwise as follows: 90° → 270° → 0°. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 329
it. To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect them. Erasing a Single Image 1Select the image to be erased. zz Press the button. zz Use the keys to select the image to erase. 2Press the button. 3Erase the images. JPEG or RAW images or movies zz Select [Erase - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 330
the images to be erased, you can erase all those images at once. 1Select [3: Erase images]. 2Select [Select and erase images]. 3Select an image. zz Use the keys to select the image to erase, then press . zz To select another image to be erased, repeat step 3. 4Erase the images. zz Press - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 331
Erase Images Specifying the Range of Images to Be Erased While looking at the images in the index display, you can specify the first and last images for a range to erase all the specified images at once. 1Select [Select range]. zz Select [Select range] in [3: Erase images]. 2Specify the range of - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 332
Erase Images Erasing All Images in a Folder or on a Card You can erase all the images in a folder or on a card at once. When [3: Erase images] is set to [All images in folder] or [All images on card], all the images in the folder or on the card will be erased. If the search conditions are set with - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 333
you to print images recorded on the card according to your printing instructions such as the image selection, quantity to print, etc. You can for a photofinisher. You can set the print settings such as print type, date imprinting, file number imprinting, etc. The print settings will be applied to all - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 334
(=358), then print the index print. zzEven if [Date] and [File No.] are set to [On], the date or file number may not be imprinted, depending on the the printer's instruction manual before printing, or check with your photofinisher about compatibility when ordering prints. zzDo not use this camera to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 335
index print. (3) Checkmark (4) Index icon zz Selecting Multiple Images Select Range Under [Multiple], select [Select range]. Selecting the first and last images of the range marks all the images in the range with a checkmark [X], and one copy of each image will be printed. 335 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 336
the folder will be canceled. All Images on a Card If you select [Mark all on card], one copy of all the images on the card will be be specified for printing even if you specify all images with [Multiple]. zzWhen using a PictBridge-compatible printer, do not specify more than 400 images for one print - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 337
to 998 images to be printed in a photobook. When you use EOS Utility (EOS software) to import images to a computer, the specified images for a photobook will be copied to a dedicated folder. This function is useful for ordering photobooks online. Specifying One Image at a Time 1Select [3: Photobook - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 338
Photobook Set-up Specifying the Image Range for a Photobook While looking at the images in the index display, you can specify the range (start point to end point) of images to be specified for a photobook at once. 1Select [Multiple]. zz Under [3: Photobook Set-up], select [Multiple]. 2Select [Select - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 339
. Note that RAW images or movies will not be specified for the photobook even if you specify all images with [Multiple]. zzDo not use this camera to configure photobook settings for images with photobook settings set up on another camera. All the photobook settings may be overwritten inadvertently - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 340
the keys to select images, then press . zz You can turn the dial to select the image using the index display. 3Select a filter effect (=341). 4Adjust the filter effect. zz Adjust the filter effect, then press . zz For the Miniature effect, press the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 341
zzFor RAW images captured at a specific aspect ratio, the resulting image is saved at that aspect ratio after filter processing. zzImages processed using the fish-eye effect filter will not have Dust Delete Data (=176) appended. Creative Filter Characteristics zz I Grainy B/W Makes the image grainy - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 342
. zz H Toy camera effect Shifts colors to those typical of toy cameras and darkens the four corners of the image. Color tone options can be used to change the color cast. zz c Miniature effect Creates a diorama effect. You can change where the image looks sharp. To switch the orientation of the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 343
to create JPEG images. RAW images are not affected, so different conditions can be applied to create JPEGs. You can also use Digital Photo Professional (EOS software) to process RAW images. 1Select [3: RAW image processing]. 2Select an item, then select images. zz You can select multiple images - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 344
Items in orange on the [After change] screen have been modified since the time of capture. zz Press the button. 4Save the image. zz When using [Customize RAW processing], select [W] (Save). zz Read the message and select [OK]. zz To process other images, select [Yes] and repeat steps 2-4. 344 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 345
View You can magnify images displayed for [Customize RAW processing] by turning the dial. Magnification varies depending on the [Image quality] setting. Using cross keys, you can scroll the magnified image vertically and horizontally. To cancel magnified view, turn the dial the other way - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 346
RAW Image Processing RAW Image Processing Options zz [ ] Brightness adjustment You can adjust the image brightness up to ±1 stop in 1/3-stop increments. zz [ ] White balance (=157) You can select the white balance. If you select [Q], you can select [Auto: Ambience priority] or [Auto: White priority - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 347
the camera will be less pronounced than that applied with the Digital Photo Professional (EOS software) at maximum correction amount. If the effects of correction are not apparent, use Digital Photo Professional to apply the peripheral illumination correction. [ ] Distortion correction (=131) Image - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 348
exactly the same results as processing RAW images with Digital Photo Professional (EOS software). zzIf you perform [Brightness adjustment], noise, banding, etc. aberration correction varies depending on the lens used and shooting conditions. Also, the effect may be difficult to discern depending on - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 349
applying your preferred effects and saving as JPEGs. 1Select [3: Creative Assist]. 2Select an image. zz Use the keys to select images to process, then press . 3Select an effect level. zz Use the keys to select the effect. zz By selecting [Preset] and pressing , you can choose - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 350
Creative Assist zz You can adjust effects such as [Brightness] or [Contrast] by pressing and then using the keys. zz Press when adjustment is finished. zz To reset the effect, press the button. zz To confirm the effect, press the button. 4Save the image. zz Select [OK]. 350 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 351
Quick Control RAW Processing M You can select the type of RAW image processing performed from the Quick Control screen. 1Select [3: Quick Control RAW processing]. 2Select an item. zz Creative Assist RAW processing that applies your preferred effect (=349). zz RAW image processing RAW processing - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 352
Red-Eye Correction Automatically corrects portions of images affected by red-eye from flash. The image can be saved as a separate file. 1Select [3: Red-eye correction]. 2Select an image with . zz After image selection, either touch [E] or press . zz White frames are displayed around - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 353
Create Album You can rearrange, delete, or play back the video snapshots in an album. 1Select [3: Create album]. 2Select an album to edit. zz Press to add a checkmark [X]. zz After selection, press the button. 3Select [OK]. 4Select an editing option. 353 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 354
editing. zz Select [W] (Finish editing). 6Save the image. zz To check your editing, select [Preview]. zz To play an album with background music, use [Background music] to select the music (=355). zz Selecting [Save] saves the edited album as a new album. zzVideo snapshot albums can only be edited - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 355
, press the button. zz Use the keys to adjust the volume. Press the again to stop playback. zz To delete the music, use the keys to select it, then press the button. zzFor instructions on copying background music to cards, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual. 355 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 356
as another image. Cropping an image is possible only with JPEG images. Images shot in RAW cannot be cropped. 1Select [x: Cropping]. 2Select an image. zz Use the keys to select the image to crop. 3Set the cropping frame. zz Press to display the cropping frame. zz The image area within the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 357
Cropping zz Moving the Cropping Frame Press the cross keys to move the frame vertically or horizontally. Move the cropping frame until it covers the desired image area. zz Correcting the Tilt You can correct image tilt by ±10°. Turn the dial to select [c], then press . While checking the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 358
Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG 3, 4, and a images. JPEG b and RAW images cannot be resized. 1Select [3: Resize]. 2Select an image. zz Use the keys to select the image to resize. 3Select the desired image size. zz Press to display the image sizes. zz Select the desired image - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 359
Resizing 4Save the image. zz Select [OK] to save the resized image. zz Check the destination folder and image file number, then select [OK]. zz To resize another image, repeat steps 2 to 4. zzFor details on image sizes of resized images, see =584. 359 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 360
[3: Rating]. 2Select [Select images]. 3Select the image to be rated. zz Use the keys to select the image to rate. 4Rate the image. screen shown on the left. zz Use the keys to select a rating mark, then press . zz When you append a rating mark to the image, the number beside - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 361
to all the images within the range between first and last images. 3Press the button. 4Rate the image. zz Turn the dial to select a rating mark, then select [OK]. zz All the images in the specified range will be rated (same rating) at once. 361 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 362
Rating Rating All Images in a Folder or on a Card You can rate all the images in a folder or on a card at once. Under [3: Rating], when you select [All images in folder] or [All images on card], all the images in the folder or on the card will be rated. Turn the dial to select a rating, then - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 363
up]. zz Set the [Display time], [Repeat] (repeated playback), and [Transition effect] (effect when changing images) for the still photos. zz To play background music, use [Background music] to select the music (=355). zz After completing the settings, press the button. 363 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 364
Slideshows Display time Repeat Transition effect Background music 4Start the slide show. zz Select [Start]. After [Loading image...] is displayed, the slide show will start. 5Exit the slide show. zz To exit the slide show and return to the setting screen, press the button. zzTo pause the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 365
nFolder JProtect fType of file 2Set the search conditions. zz Use the keys to select an item. zz Use the keys to set the setting. A checkmark (rating) condition. Displays images taken on the selected shooting date. Displays images in the selected folder. Displays images with the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 366
Set Image Search Conditions 3Apply the search conditions. zz Press and read the message displayed. zz Select [OK]. zz The search condition is specified. 4Display the found images. zz Press the button. zz Only the images that match the set conditions (filtered) will be played back. zz - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 367
Main Dial Browsing In the single-image display, you can turn the dial to jump through the images forward or backward according to the jump method set. 1Select [x: Image jump w/6]. 2Select the jump method. zzWith [Jump images by the specified number], you can turn the dial to select the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 368
turn the dial. zz You can browse by the set method. (1) (2) (1) Jump method (2) Playback position zzTo search images by shooting date, select [g: Date]. zzTo search images by folder, select [h: Folder]. zzIf the card contains both movies and still photos, select [i: Movies] or [j: Stills] to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 369
displayed during image playback. 1Select [3: Playback information display]. Histogram 2Add a checkmark [X] next to the number of screens to display. zz Use the keys to select a number. zz Press to add a checkmark [X]. zz Repeat these steps to add a checkmark [X] to the number - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 370
Playback Information Display zz [Brightness] display This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of the image's brightness level. The horizontal axis indicates the brightness level (darker on the left and brighter on the right) while the vertical axis indicates how many pixels exist for - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 371
Highlight Alert You can specify blinking display of overexposed highlights on the playback screen. To obtain more detailed gradation in the blinking areas where you want the gradation to be faithfully reproduced, set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again for a better result. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 372
AF Point Display You can display the AF points that were used to focus, which will be outlined in red on the playback screen. If automatic AF point selection is set, multiple AF points may be displayed. 1Select [3: AF point disp.]. 2Select [Enable]. 372 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 373
Playback Grid You can display a grid over still photos shown in single-image display on the playback screen. This function is convenient for checking the image's vertical or horizontal tilt as well as composition. 1Select [3: Playback grid]. 2Select an item. 373 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 374
View from Last Seen You can specify which image is displayed first when you start image playback. 1Select [3: View from last seen]. 2Select an item. zz [Enable]: Playback resumes from the last image displayed (except when you have just finished shooting). zz [Disable]: Playback resumes from your - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 375
exited the magnified view with the or button. The magnified view starts at the image center. zzMagnified view starts from the center of images captured using manual focus or without focusing, even when [Actual size (from selected pt)] is selected. 375 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 376
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devices or Web services, how to control the camera from a computer or wireless remote control, and other operations. Important Note that Canon cannot be held when using the camera. In addition, Canon cannot be held liable for any other loss or damage caused by use of the camera. When using wireless - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 378
device. zzOther devices, such as computers, cannot be used with the camera by connecting them with an interface the camera (except for [D]). Also, for [l] and Web services, the camera cannot be connected via Wi-Fi if there card slot/battery compartment cover. zzWith a Wi-Fi connection established, the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 379
camera remotely and browse images on the camera over a Wi-Fi connection by using the dedicated Camera Connect app on smartphones or tablets (collectively referred to as "smartphones" in this manual). D Use with EOS software or other dedicated software (=410) Connect the camera to a computer via Wi - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 380
Selection of Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connection R Upload to Web service (=428) Share images with friends or family on social media or the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photo service for Canon customers after you complete member registration (free of charge). K Connect to Wireless Remote (=448) This camera can - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 381
do the following after pairing the camera with a smartphone compatible with Bluetooth low energy technology (hereafter, "Bluetooth"). zz Establish a Wi-Fi connection using only the smartphone (=383). zz Establish a Wi-Fi connection with the camera even when it is off (=389). zz Geotag images with - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 382
smartphone on which Android or iOS is installed. zz Use the latest version of the smartphone OS. zz Camera supported by Camera Connect, refer to the download site of Camera Connect. zzSample screens and other details in this guide may not match the actual user interface elements after camera firmware - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 383
Connecting to a Smartphone Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi Steps on the Camera (1) 1Select [k: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection]. 2Select [qConnect to smartphone]. 3Select [Add a device to connect to]. 383 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 384
Connecting to a Smartphone 4Select an item. zz If Camera Connect is already installed, select [Do not display]. zz If Camera Connect is not installed, select [Android] or [iOS], scan the displayed QR code with the smartphone to access Google Play or App Store and install Camera Connect. 5Select [ - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 385
Connecting to a Smartphone Steps on the Smartphone (1) 6Start Camera Connect. 7Tap the camera for pairing. zz If you are using an Android smartphone, go to step 9. 8Tap on [Pair] (iOS only). Steps on the Camera (2) 9Select [OK]. 385 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 386
power even after the camera's auto power off is activated. Therefore, the battery level may be low when you use the camera. Troubleshooting Pairing zzKeeping pairing records for previously paired cameras on your smartphone will prevent it from pairing with this camera. Before you try pairing again - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 387
-Fi connection will switch the camera to the Bluetooth connection. zz To reconnect via Wi-Fi, start Camera Connect and tap the function you will use. 387 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 388
of the camera from a smartphone paired via Bluetooth. (Not available when connected via Wi-Fi.) zz Auto power off is disabled while you are using the Bluetooth remote controller feature. Location information zz Not supported on this camera. Camera settings zz Camera settings can be changed. 388 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 389
the Camera Is Off Even when the camera power switch is set to , as long as it is paired to a smartphone via Bluetooth, you can use the smartphone to connect via Wi-Fi. 1Select [k: Bluetooth settings]. 2Set [Stay conn. if off] to [Enable]. zz With the camera power switch set to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 390
camera. zz To terminate the Wi-Fi connection, tap on [ ] on the main Camera Connect screen (=405). zzThis function can no longer be used if the wireless settings are reset or the smartphone connection information is erased. Canceling the Pairing Cancel pairing with a smartphone as follows. 1Select - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 391
Connecting to a Smartphone 4Select the smartphone to cancel paring with. zz Smartphones currently paired with the camera are labeled [s]. 5Select [Delete connection information]. 6Select [OK]. 7Clear the camera information on the smartphone. zz In the smartphone's Bluetooth setting menu, clear the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 392
Connecting to a Smartphone Wi-Fi Connection Without Using Bluetooth Steps on the Camera (1) 1Select [k: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection]. 2Select [qConnect to smartphone]. zz If the history (=451) is displayed, switch the screen with - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 393
Connecting to a Smartphone 5Select [Connect via Wi-Fi]. 6 (1) Check the SSID (network name) and password. zz Check the SSID (1) and password (2) displayed on the camera screen. zz In [Wi-Fi settings], if you set [Password] to [None], the password will not be displayed or required (=454). - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 394
Connecting to a Smartphone Steps on the Smartphone Smartphone's screen (sample) 7Operate the smartphone to establish a Wi-Fi connection. zz Activate the smartphone's Wi-Fi function, then tap the SSID (network name) checked in step 6. zz For the password, enter the password checked in step 6. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 395
The main window of Camera Connect will be displayed on the smartphone. The Wi-Fi connection to a smartphone is now complete. zz Operate the camera using Camera Connect (=388). zz For how to terminate the Wi-Fi connection, see "Terminating Wi-Fi Connections" (=405). zz To reconnect via Wi-Fi, see - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 396
Connecting to a Smartphone Automatic Image Transfer as You Shoot Your shots can be automatically sent to a smartphone. Before following these steps, make sure the camera and smartphone are connected via Wi-Fi. 1Select [k: Wi-Fi settings]. 2Select [Send to smartphone after shot]. 3In [Auto send], - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 397
Connecting to a Smartphone Sending Images to a Smartphone from the Camera You can use the camera to send images to a smartphone paired via Bluetooth (Android devices only) or connected via Wi-Fi. 1Play back the image. 2Press the button. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 398
Connecting to a Smartphone (1) Sending Images Individually 1Select an image to send. zz Use the keys to select images to send, then press . zz You can turn the dial counterclockwise to select images from index display. 2Select [Send img - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 399
Connecting to a Smartphone 3Select images to send. zz Use the keys to select images to send, then press . zz You can turn the dial counterclockwise to select images from index display. To return to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 400
Connecting to a Smartphone 6Select [Send]. (3) Sending a Specified Range of Images 1Press . 2Select [Send range]. 3Specify the range of images. zz Select the first image (start point). zz Select the last image (end point). zz To cancel the selection, repeat this step. zz You can turn the dial - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 401
Connecting to a Smartphone 4Confirm the range. zz Press the button. 5Exit image selection. zz Select [OK]. 6Select [Size to send]. zz On the displayed screen, select an image size. zz When sending movies, select the image quality in [Quality to send]. 7Select [Send]. 401 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 402
Connecting to a Smartphone (4) Sending All Images on the Card 1Press . 2Select [Send all card]. 3Select [Size to send]. zz On the displayed screen, select an image size. zz When sending movies, select the image quality in [Quality to send]. 4Select [Send]. 402 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 403
Connecting to a Smartphone (5) Sending Images that Match the Search Conditions Send all the images that match the search conditions set in [Set image search conditions] at once. For [Set image search conditions], refer to "Set Image Search Conditions" (=365). 1Press . 2Select [Send all found]. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 404
and the Wi-Fi connection. Sending Images from the Camera over a Wi-Fi Connection zz Press the button on the image transfer screen. zz For instructions on disconnecting from Wi-Fi, see "Terminating Wi-Fi Connections" (=405). 404 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 405
that time. Note that b size still photos are not reduced. zzSelecting compression for movies applies to all movies sent at that time. zzWhen you use a battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged. Terminating Wi-Fi Connections Perform either of the following operations. On the Camera - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 406
Connecting to a Smartphone Settings to Make Images Viewable from Smartphones Images can be specified after the Wi-Fi connection is terminated. 1Select [k: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection]. 2Select [qConnect to smartphone]. zz If the history (=451) is displayed, switch the screen with the keys. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 407
can be specified. zz When [Images shot in past days] is selected, images shot up to the specified number of days before the current date become viewable. Use the keys to specify the number of days, then press to confirm the selection. zz Once you select [OK], the viewable images are set - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 408
the first and last images from images arranged by the file number to specify the viewable images. 1. Press to display the image selection screen. Use the keys to select the image. You can turn the dial counterclockwise to select images from index display. 2. Select an image as the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 409
, certain functions are unavailable. zzIn remote shooting, the AF speed may become slower. zzDepending on the communication status, image display or shutter release timing may be delayed. zzWhen saving images to a smartphone, you cannot take a picture even if you press the camera's shutter button - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 410
version of software on the computer before setting up a Wi-Fi connection. For computer operating instructions, refer to the computer user manual. Operating the Camera Using EOS Utility Using EOS Utility (EOS software), you can import images from the camera, control the camera, and perform other - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 411
Connecting to a Computer via Wi-Fi 4 (1) Check the SSID (network name) and password. zz Check the SSID (1) and password (2) displayed on the camera screen. zz In [Wi-Fi settings], if you set [Password] to [None], the password will not be displayed or required. For details, see =454. (2) - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 412
is displayed. "******" represents the last six digits of the MAC address of the camera to be connected. Steps on the Computer (2) 7Start EOS Utility. 8In EOS Utility, click [Pairing over Wi-Fi/LAN]. zz If a firewall-related message is displayed, select [Yes]. 9Click [Connect]. zz Select the camera - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 413
-Fi connection error occurs, you can check the details of the error. The Wi-Fi connection to a computer is now complete. zz Operate the camera using EOS Utility on the computer. zz To reconnect via Wi-Fi, see "Reconnecting via Wi-Fi" (=451). 413 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 414
will end. zzShooting operations using the camera are not possible after you use EOS Utility to switch from EOS Utility established, certain functions are zz unavailable. zzIn remote shooting, the AF speed may become slower. zzDepending on the communication status, image display or shutter release - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 415
(1) 1Connect the computer and access point and start Image Transfer Utility 2. zz The screen to set up pairing is shown when you follow the instructions displayed the first time Image Transfer Utility 2 starts up. Steps on the Camera (1) 2Select [Auto send images to computer]. zz Select [k: Wi-Fi - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 416
to an access point via Wi-Fi. zz Establish a Wi-Fi connection between the camera and the access point connected to the computer. For connection instructions, see "Wi-Fi Connection via Access Points" (=443). 6Select the computer to pair the camera with. Steps on the Computer (2) 7Pair the camera and - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 417
Connecting to a Computer via Wi-Fi Steps on the Camera (2) 8Select [Auto send images to computer]. zz Select [k: Wi-Fi settings]. zz Select [Auto send images to computer]. 9Select [Image sending options]. 10 Select what to send. zz If you select [Selected imgs] in [Range to send], specify the images - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 418
-Fi This section describes how to print images by directly connecting the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge (Wireless LAN) via Wi-Fi. For printer operating instructions, refer to the printer user manual. 1Select [k: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection]. 2Select [lPrint from Wi-Fi printer]. zz If the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 419
], the password will not be displayed or required (=454). (2) 5Set up the printer. zz On the Wi-Fi settings menu of the printer to be used, select the SSID you have checked. zz For the password, enter the password checked in step 4. 6Select the printer. zz In the list of detected - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 420
Connecting to a Printer via Wi-Fi Image Printing Printing Images Individually 1Select the image to be printed. zz Use the keys to select images to print, then press . zz You can turn the dial counterclockwise to select images from index display. 2Select [Print image]. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 421
Connecting to a Printer via Wi-Fi Printing According to Specified Image Options 1Press . 2Select [Print order]. 3Set the printing options. zz For the print setting procedures, see "Print Ordering" (=333). zz If the print order is complete before establishing a Wi-Fi connection, go to step 4. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 422
date may appear faint if it is imprinted on a bright background or on the border. zzRAW images cannot be printed by selecting [Print order]. When printing, select [Print image] and print. zzWhen you use a battery images before resuming printing. zzIf a problem occurs during printing, see =427. 422 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 423
depending on the printer. Also, certain settings may not be available. For details, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Print setting screen (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (8) (7) (1) Sets date or file number printing (=425). (2) Sets the printing effects (=425). (3) Sets the number of copies to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 424
Connecting to a Printer via Wi-Fi Paper Settings zz Select [Paper settings]. [Q] Setting the Paper Size zz Select the size of the paper in the printer. [Y] Setting the Paper Type zz Select the type of the paper in the printer. [U] Setting the Page Layout zz Select the page layout. zzIf the image - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 425
Connecting to a Printer via Wi-Fi [I] Setting the Date/File Number Imprinting zz Select [I]. zz Select what to printer's own default settings as set by the printer's manufacturer. Refer to the printer's instruction manual to find out what the [Default] settings are. [R] Setting the Number of Copies - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 426
. The shape of the frame (aspect ratio) can be changed with [Paper settings]. Changing the Cropping Frame Size Use the dial to resize the cropping frame. Moving the Cropping Frame Use the cross keys to move the frame vertically or horizontally. Switching the Orientation of the Cropping Frame - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 427
occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the camera screen. After fixing the problem, resume printing. For details on how to fix a printing problem, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Paper Error zzConfirm that paper is loaded correctly. Ink Error zzCheck the printer's ink - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 428
iMAGE GATEWAY is available, visit the Canon website (http://www.canon.com/ cig/). zz For CANON iMAGE GATEWAY instructions and setting details, refer to the help information for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. zz If you also intend to use Web services other than CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you must have an account - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 429
Sending Images to a Web Service Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Link the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY by adding CANON iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera. You will need to enter an email address used on your computer or smartphone. Steps on the Camera (1) 1Select [k: Wi-Fi/ - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 430
Sending Images to a Web Service 5Enter your email address. zz Enter your email address, then select [OK]. 6Enter a four-digit number. zz Enter a four-digit number of your choice, then select [OK]. 7Select [OK]. zz The [R] icon changes to [ ]. 430 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 431
Sending Images to a Web Service Steps on the Computer or Smartphone 8Set up camera web link. zz Access the page in the notification message. zz Follow the instructions to complete the settings on the camera web link settings page. Steps on the Camera (2) 9Add CANON iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination. zz - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 432
Steps on the Computer or Smartphone 1Configure the Web service you want to use. zz Visit the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY website and access the camera web link settings page. zz Follow the on-screen instructions to complete settings for Web services you want to use. Steps on the Camera 2Add the Web - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 433
registered on the camera or by sending Web links of the online albums. Connecting to Web Services via Wi-Fi 1Select [k: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection]. 2Select a Web service. zz If the history (=451) is displayed, switch the screen with the keys. zz A screen to select a destination may be - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 434
Sending Images to a Web Service Sending Images Individually 1Select an image to send. zz Use the keys to select images to send, then press . zz You can turn the dial counterclockwise to select images from index display. 2Select [Send img - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 435
Sending Images to a Web Service Sending Multiple Selected Images 1Press . 2Select [Send selected]. 3Select images to send. zz Use the keys to select images to send, then press . zz You can turn the dial counterclockwise to switch to threeimage display for image selection. To - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 436
Service 4Select [Size to send]. zz When YouTube is selected as the destination, [Size to send] is not displayed. zz On the displayed screen, select an image size. 5Select [Send]. zz On the screen after images are sent, select [OK] to end the Wi-Fi connection. zz When the [Terms of use - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 437
Sending Images to a Web Service Sending a Specified Range of Images Specify the range of images to send all the images in the range at once. 1Press . 2Select [Send range]. 3Specify - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 438
Sending Images to a Web Service 5Select [Size to send]. zz On the displayed screen, select an image size. 6Select [Send]. zz On the screen after images are sent, select [OK] to end the Wi-Fi connection. zz When the [Terms of use] screen is displayed, thoroughly read the message, then select [I Agree - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 439
a Web Service Sending All Images on the Card 1Press . 2Select [Send all card]. 3Select [Size to send]. zz On the displayed screen, select an image size. 4Select [Send]. zz On the screen after images are sent, select [OK] to end the Wi-Fi connection. zz When the [Terms of use] screen is - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 440
Sending Images to a Web Service Sending Images that Match the Search Conditions Send all the images that match the search conditions set in [Set image search conditions] at once. For [ - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 441
Sending Images to a Web Service 4Select [Send]. zz On the screen after images are sent, select [OK] to end the Wi-Fi connection. zz When the [Terms of use] screen is displayed, thoroughly read the message, then select [I Agree]. zz To scroll the screen, use the keys. 441 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 442
of the same model as this camera. Still photos shot with other models are sent without resizing. zzWhen accessing CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you can check the send history for the Web services that the images were sent to. zzWhen you use a battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged. 442 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 443
Wi-Fi Connection via Access Points This section describes how to join a Wi-Fi network via an access point compatible with WPS (PBC mode). First, check the position of the WPS button and how long to press it. It may take approx. one minute to establish a Wi-Fi connection. 1Select [k: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 444
Wi-Fi Connection via Access Points 4Select [Switch network]. zz Displayed when [q], [D], or [l] is selected. 5Select [Connect with WPS]. zzFor [Camera access point mode] displayed in step 5, see =446. 6Select [WPS (PBC mode)]. zz Select [OK]. 7Connect to the access point via Wi-Fi. zz Press the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 445
SSID (network name) shown on the camera, then enter the password of the access point for the connection. Go to step 8 on =394. [DRemote control (EOS Utility)] Go to step 7 or 8 on =412. [lPrint from Wi-Fi printer] Go to step 6 on =419. Registering - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 446
Screen A screen to select a destination may be displayed depending on the Web service. To register destinations or to specify the settings, you must use a computer. For more information, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual. zz The [Send to] screen may be displayed. zz Select the destination - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 447
, select [Enable], then select [Address]. 3Enter the desired values. zz Turn the dial to move the input position in the upper area and use the keys to select the number. Press to enter the selected number. zz To set the entered values and return to the screen for step 2, - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 448
Connecting to a Wireless Remote Control This camera can also be connected to Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 (sold separately) via Bluetooth for remote control shooting (=225). 1Select [k: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection]. 2Select [KConnect to Wireless Remote]. 3Select [Add a device to connect to]. 4Pair - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 449
after the pairing is complete, refer to the BR-E1's Instruction Manual. zzBluetooth connections consume battery power even after the camera's auto power off is activated. zzWhen you do not use the Bluetooth function, setting [Bluetooth settings] to [Disable] in step 1 is recommended. 449 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 450
Connecting to a Wireless Remote Control Canceling the Pairing Before pairing with a different BR-E1, clear the information about the connected remote control. 1Select [k: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection]. 2Select [KConnect to Wireless Remote]. 3Select [Delete connection information]. 4Select [OK]. 450 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 451
Follow these steps to reconnect to devices or Web services with registered connection settings. 1Select [k: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection]. 2Select an item. zz Select the item to connect to via Wi-Fi from the displayed history. If the item is not displayed, use the keys to switch screens. zz If - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 452
Reconnecting via Wi-Fi [D] Computer zz On the computer, start the EOS software. zz If the computer's connection destination has been changed, restore the setting to connect via Wi-Fi to the camera or the same access - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 453
the screen with the keys. zz For details on [qConnect to smartphone], see "Connecting to a Smartphone" (=381). zz For details on [DRemote control (EOS Utility)], see "Connecting to a Computer via Wi-Fi" (=410). zz For details on [lPrint from Wi-Fi printer], see "Connecting to a Printer via - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 454
Wi-Fi Settings 1Select [k: Wi-Fi settings]. 2Select an item. zz Wi-Fi When the use of electronic devices and wireless devices is prohibited, such as on board airplanes or in hospitals, set it to [Disable]. zz Password Set to [None] - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 455
Bluetooth Settings 1Select [k: Bluetooth settings]. 2Select an item. zz Bluetooth If you will not use the Bluetooth function, select [Disable]. zz Check connection information You can check the name and communication status of the paired device. zz Bluetooth address You - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 456
Changing the Nickname You can change the camera nickname (displayed on smartphones and other cameras) as needed. 1Select [k: Nickname]. 2Enter text using the virtual keyboard (=464). zz When you finish entering characters, press the button. 456 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 457
. Complete these settings after installing the dedicated Camera Connect app (=382) on the smartphone. 1On the smartphone, activate location services. 2Establish a Bluetooth connection. zz Connect the camera to a smartphone via Bluetooth (=383). 3Select [k: GPS settings]. 4Set [GPS via mobile - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 458
acquisition in the GPS connection icon on the screens for still photo or movie shooting (=585 and =587, respectively). zz Gray: Location services are off zz Blinking: Location information cannot be acquired zz On: Location information acquired Geotagging images as you shoot Images you shoot while - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 459
yyTurning the camera off yyQuitting Camera Connect yyDeactivating location services on the smartphone zzLocation information is no longer acquired power turns off yyThe Bluetooth connection is ended yyThe smartphone's remaining battery level is low zzCoordinated Universal Time, abbreviated as UTC, is - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 460
Changing or Deleting Connection Settings To change or delete the connection settings, terminate the Wi-Fi connection first. 1Select [k: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection]. 2Select an item. zz If the history (=451) is displayed, switch the screen with the keys. 3Select [Edit/delete device]. zz You - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 461
settings on the displayed screen. zz Change device nickname You can change the nickname using the virtual keyboard (=464). zz Viewable imgs (=406) Displayed when [qConnect to on the smartphone (=390). zzFor Web services, visit the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY website to delete the connection settings. 461 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 462
Clearing Wireless Communication Settings to Default All wireless communication settings can be deleted. By deleting the wireless communication settings, you can prevent their information from being exposed when you lend or give your camera to other people. 1Select [k: Clear wireless settings]. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 463
View Info Screen You can check error details and the camera's MAC address. 1Select [k: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection]. 2Press the button. zz The [View info] screen will appear. zz When an error has occurred, press to display the error content. 463 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 464
(3) Current no. of characters/no. available (4) Keyboard (5) Switch input modes (6) Space (7) Delete a character in the input area (8) Finish the text entry zz Use the dials or the cross keys to move within 2 and 4-7. zz Press to confirm input or when switching input modes. 464 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 465
Responding to Error Messages When an error occurs, display the details of the error by following one of the procedures below. Then, eliminate the cause of the error by referring to the examples shown in this chapter. zz On the [View info] screen, press (=463). zz Select [Error details] on the [ - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 466
11: Connection target not found zz In the case of [q], is Camera Connect running? BBEstablish a connection using Camera Connect (=394). zz In the case of [D], is the EOS software running? BBStart the EOS software and reestablish the connection (=412). zz In the case of [l], is the power of the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 467
the correct setting? BBIf no DHCP server is used, specify the settings after setting the IP address to [Manual setting] on the camera (=446). What to check DHCP server from the network to reduce the number of addresses in use. zz Is the DHCP server working correctly? BBCheck the DHCP server - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 468
the DNS server's IP address setting match the server's actual address? BBSet the IP address to [Manual setting]. Then, on the camera, set the IP address that matches the address of the DNS server used (=446, =479). What to check on the DNS server zz Is the power of the DNS server - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 469
network. Otherwise, change the IP address of the device that has a duplicate address. BBIf the camera's IP address is set to [Manual setting] in network environments using a DHCP server, change the setting to [Auto setting] (=445). Responding to Error Messages 21-23 zzAlso check the following points - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 470
power of the access point. zz If filtering by MAC address is active, is the MAC address of the camera in use registered at the access point? BBRegister the MAC address of the camera used to the access point. The MAC address can be checked on the [View info] screen (=463). 470 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 471
the [View info] screen (=463). 64: Cannot connect to wireless LAN terminal zz Are the camera and the access point set to use the same encryption method? BBThe camera supports the following encryption methods: WEP, TKIP, and AES. zz If filtering by MAC address is active, is the MAC address of the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 472
authentication is set on the camera. 67: Incorrect wireless LAN encryption method zz Are the camera and the access point set to use the same encryption method? BBThe camera supports the following encryption methods: WEP, TKIP, and AES. zz If filtering by MAC address is active, is the MAC address of - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 473
for the period of time specified in the access point's instruction manual. zz Are you trying to establish a connection near the access BBWait a while before trying to establish the connection. 91: Other error zz A problem other than error code number 11 to 69 occurred. BBTurn the camera's power - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 474
status of the network. 126: Could not connect to server zz CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is under maintenance or load is concentrated temporarily. BBTry connecting to the Web service again later. 127: An error has occurred zz A problem other than error code number 121 to 126 occurred while the camera - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 475
Responding to Error Messages 151: Transmission canceled zz Automatic image transfer to the computer was somehow interrupted. BBTo resume automatic image transfer, set the camera's power switch to , and then set it to . 152: Card's write protect switch is set to lock zz Is the card's write - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 476
Wireless Communication Function Notes If the transmission rate drops, the connection is lost, or other problems occur when using the wireless communication functions, try the following corrective actions. Distance Between the Camera and the Smartphone If the camera is too far from the smartphone, a - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 477
channels between each Wi-Fi channel to reduce radio wave interference. For example, use channels 1, 6, and 11, channels 2 and 7, or channels 3 and 8. Using the Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 zz BR-E1 cannot be used while the camera and smartphone are paired via Bluetooth. Change the camera connection - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 478
settings have not been properly set, the following problems may occur. zz Transmission monitoring Third parties with Third parties with malicious intent may gain unauthorized access to the network you are using to steal, modify, or destroy information. Additionally, you could fall victim to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 479
indicated in the [en0] item next to [inet], in the format * For information about the [Terminal] application, refer to the Mac OS X help. To avoid using the same IP address for the computer and other devices on the network, change the rightmost number when setting up the IP address assigned to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 480
Wireless Communication Status Wireless communication status can be checked on the screen. (1) (2) (3) (1) (3) (2) (1) Wi-Fi function (2) Bluetooth function (3) Wireless signal strength 480 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 481
Bluetooth connected Bluetooth not connected Bluetooth not connected Screen s s Not displayed zz"Bluetooth not connected" status is indicated when connected to computers, printers, or Web services via Wi-Fi. 481 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 482
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Set-up This chapter describes menu settings on the set-up ([5]) tab. zz A M icon to the right of a page title indicates that the function is available only in , , , , or mode. 483 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 484
Tab Menus: Set-up zz Set-up 1 zz Set-up 2 zz Set-up 3 =486 =488 =491 =492 =494 =495 =496 =497 =498 =499 =502 =504 =505 =509 =510 =511 =512 =513 =503 484 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 485
zz Set-up 4 zz Set-up 5 Tab Menus: Set-up =514 =517 =517 =518 =519 =520 =521 =522 =523 =525 =525 =525 485 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 486
Select Folder You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. Creating a Folder 1Select [5: Select folder]. 2Select [Create folder]. 3Select [OK]. 486 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 487
with the folder number increased by one is created automatically. Also, if manual reset (=490) is executed, a new folder will be created automatically. from A to Z, numerals, and the underscore "_". The space cannot be used. Also note that two folder names cannot share the same three-digit folder - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 488
[5: File numbering]. 2Set the item. zz Select [Numbering]. zz Select [Continuous] or [Auto reset]. zz If you want to reset the file numbering, select [Manual reset] (=490). zz Select [OK] to create a new folder, and the file number will start with 0001. zzIf the file number in folder 999 reaches - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 489
a new folder is created. Even after you replace the card or create a new folder, the file numbering continues in sequence up to 9999. This is useful when you want to save images numbered anywhere between 0001 to 9999 on multiple cards or in multiple folders into one folder on a computer. If - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 490
number 0001 in a new folder. When you reset the file numbering manually, a new folder is created automatically and the file numbering of images saved to that folder starts from 0001. This is useful, for example, if you want to use different folders for the images taken yesterday and the ones taken - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 491
up or down, auto rotation to the proper orientation for viewing may not be performed correctly. zzIf images are not rotated automatically on a computer, try using EOS software. 491 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 492
Format Card If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera. zzWhen the card is formatted, all images and data on the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 493
]. Even in this case, normal formatting will already be complete and you can use the card as usual. Card's File Formats zz SD/SDHC cards will be . (The movie file will exceed 4 GB.) zzIt may not be possible to use SDXC cards formatted with this camera in other cameras. Also note that exFAT-formatted - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 494
when you switch shooting modes. 1Select [5: Mode guide]. 2Select [Enable]. 3Turn the Mode dial. zz A brief description of the selected shooting mode is displayed. zz To display more details, press the key. zz To clear the mode guide, press . In , , or mode, the shooting mode - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 495
Feature Guide A brief description of functions and items can be displayed when you use Quick Control setting. 1Select [5: Feature guide]. 2Select [Enable]. zzTo clear a description, either tap it or continue performing operations. 495 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 496
power while the shooting screen is displayed. When the camera is not in use, the screen darkens to reduce battery consumption. 1Select [5: Eco mode]. 2Select [On]. zz If the camera is not used, the screen dims in approx. 2 sec. and then turns off in approx. 10 sec. zz To activate the screen and - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 497
[Display off] and [Auto power off] settings do not apply when Eco mode is set to [On]. zz[Viewfinder off] is added when you are using an optional electronic viewfinder, and you can set the timing - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 498
, screen and viewfinder brightness can be adjusted separately. 1Select [5: Disp. brightness]. 2Make the adjustment. zz Referring to the gray chart, use the keys to adjust the brightness, then press . zzTo check the image's exposure, referring to the histogram is recommended (=369 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 499
it. Since the captured images will be appended with the shooting date and time information, be sure to set your date/time. 1Select [5: Date/Time/Zone]. 2Set the time zone. zz Use the keys to select [Time zone]. zz Press . zz Use the keys to select the time zone, then press . zz - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 500
to set it, then press . zz After entering the time zone or time difference, use the keys to select [OK], then press . 3Set the date and time. zz Use the keys to select an item, then press . zz Use the keys to set it, then press . 4Set the daylight saving time. zz - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 501
when the camera is stored without the battery, when its battery becomes exhausted, or when it is exposed to below freezing temperatures for a prolonged period. If this happens, set them once again. zzAfter changing [Zone/Time difference], check that the correct date/time are set. zzAuto power off - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 502
Language 1Select [5: LanguageK]. 2Set the desired language. 502 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 503
Focus Mode Switch (AF/MF) You can enable or disable switching between manual focus and autofocus using the focus mode switch of attached EF-M lenses. 1Select [5: switch (AF/MF)]. 2Select an item. zz Enable The focus mode switch applies instead of the [z: Focus mode] menu setting. zz Disable The [z: - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 504
Video System Set the video system of any television used for display. This setting determines the frame rates available when you record movies. 1Select [5: Video system]. 2Select an item. zz For NTSC For areas where - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 505
Sensor Cleaning The camera's sensor cleaning feature cleans the front of the image sensor. Activating Immediate Cleaning 1Select [5: Sensor cleaning]. 2Select [Clean nowf]. zz Select [OK] on the confirmation dialog. 505 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 506
Sensor Cleaning Setting Auto Cleaning 1Select [Auto cleaningf]. 2Select an item. zz Use the keys to select an item, then press . zzFor best results, clean with the camera in a stable position on a desk or other flat surface. zzEven - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 507
could not be removed by automatic cleaning can be removed manually with a commercially available blower or similar tool. The image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. 1Set the power switch to . 2Remove - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 508
. A brush can scratch the sensor. zzDo not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. This may damage the shutter curtains. zzNever use pressurized air or gas to clean the sensor. Pressurized air may damage the sensor, and sprayed gas may freeze on the sensor and scratch it - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 509
than [Standard]. zz To disable touch operations, select [Disable]. Cautions for Touch Control Operations zzDo not use sharp objects such as fingernails or ballpoint pens for touch operations. zzDo not use wet fingers for touch operations. If the screen has any moisture or if your fingers are wet - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 510
will be silent only for touch operations. Disable Disables beeping when subjects are in focus, when you shoot with the self-timer, and when you use touch operations. 510 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 511
HDMI Resolution Set the image output resolution used when the camera is connected to a television or external recording device with an HDMI cable. 1Select [5: HDMI resolution]. 2Select an item. Auto The images will - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 512
. zzMake sure the HDR TV is set up for HDR input. For details on how to switch inputs on the TV, refer to the TV manual. zzDepending on the TV used, images may not look as expected. zzSome image effects and information may not be displayed on an HDR TV. 512 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 513
rec], you can start/stop movie recording not only by pressing the movie shooting button but also by pressing the shutter button completely or by using Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately, =225). zzEven if you set [Fully-press] to [No function], the camera will start or stop recording time-lapse - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 514
on the camera when you shoot. Select [5: Shooting info. disp.]. Customizing Information on the Screen 1Select [Screen info. settings]. 2Select screens. zz Use the keys to select screens of information to show on the camera. zz For information you prefer not to display, press to clear - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 515
Shooting Information Display 3Edit the screen. zz Use the keys to select items to show on the screen. zz For items you prefer not to display, press to clear the checkmark [X]. zz Select [ - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 516
Shooting Information Display Setting the Histogram 1Select [Histogram disp]. Clearing Settings 2Select an item. zz Select the content ([Brightness] or [RGB]) and display size ([Large] or [Small]). zz Press button to confirm the setting. 1Select [Reset]. 2Select [OK]. 516 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 517
You can specify smooth display or power saving display in still photo shooting. 1Select [5: Disp. performance]. 2Select an item. Viewfinder Display Format When using an optional electronic viewfinder, you can select the viewfinder display format. 1Select [5: VF display format]. 2Select an item. zz - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 518
the display mode for shooting screens. 1Select [5: Display settings]. 2Select an item. zz Auto Normally use the screen for display, but switch to the viewfinder when you look through it. zz Manual You can restrict display to the screen or viewfinder. 3Select screen or viewfinder display. zz Press - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 519
Reverse Display A mirror image can be displayed when you shoot with the screen rotated toward the subject (toward the front of the camera). 1Select [5: Reverse display]. 2Select [On]. zz Select [Off] if you prefer not to reverse display when the screen is rotated toward the front. 519 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 520
Help Features When [zHelp] is displayed below a menu, you can display a description about the feature by pressing the button. Press it again to exit Help display. To scroll the screen when a scrollbar (1) appears on the right, press the keys or turn the dial. zz Example: [z: High ISO - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 521
Custom Shooting Modes (C1/C2) M Current camera settings such as shooting, menu, and Custom Function settings can be registered as Custom shooting modes. 1Select [5: Custom shooting mode (C1, C2)]. 2Select [Register settings]. 3Register the desired items. zz On the [Register settings] screen, - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 522
item. 3Select [OK]. zzCustom Function (C.Fn) and customized control settings are also reset with "Clearing Custom Function Settings" (=544). zzBasic settings such as [LanguageK] and [Date/Time/Zone] are not restored to defaults. 522 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 523
set the copyright information, it will be recorded to the image as Exif information. 1Select [5: Copyright information]. 2Select an item. 3Enter text. zz Use the cross keys or dial to select a character, then press to enter it. zz By selecting [ ], you can change the input mode. zz - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 524
"Copyright" is long, it may not be displayed entirely when you select [Display copyright info.]. zzYou can also set or check the copyright information with EOS Utility (EOS software). 524 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 525
Manual/software URL To download instruction manuals, select [5: Manual/software URL] and scan the displayed QR code with a smartphone. You can also use in this Instruction Manual, on the camera body, and on the camera's package. zz FirmwareM Select [5: Firmware] to update the firmware of the camera - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 526
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Custom Functions / My Menu You can fine-tune camera functions and change the functionality of buttons and dials to suit your shooting preferences. You can also add menu items and Custom Functions that you adjust frequently to My Menu tabs. 527 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 528
Tab Menus: Customization =530 =534 =536 =544 =544 528 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 529
Custom Functions M 1Select [C.Fn I:Exposure], [C.Fn II: Autofocus], or [C.Fn III:Operation/ Others]. 2 (1) Select a Custom Function number. zz Use the keys to select the Custom Function number (1) to set up. 3Change the setting as desired. zz Use the keys to select a setting - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 530
. zz 0: 1/3-stop zz 1: 1/2-stop zzWhen [1/2-stop] is set, the display will be as shown below. C.Fn I-2: ISO speed setting increments You can change the manual ISO speed setting increments to a whole-stop. zz 0: 1/3-stop zz 1: 1-stop zzEven if [1-stop] is set, ISO speed will be automatically set in - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 531
Custom Function Setting Items C.Fn I-3: Bracketing auto cancel You can specify to cancel AEB and white balance bracketing when the power switch is set to . zz 0: Enable zz 1: Disable C.Fn I-4: Bracketing sequence The AEB shooting sequence and white balance bracketing sequence can be changed. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 532
Custom Function Setting Items C.Fn I-5: Number of bracketed shots The number of shots taken with AEB and white balance bracketing can be changed. When [Bracketing sequence] is set to [0, -, +], the bracketed shots will be taken as shown in the table below. zz 0: 3 shots zz 1: 2 shots zz 2: 5 shots - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 533
ISO speed exceeds the [Auto range], the safety shift will take effect up or down to the manually set ISO speed. zzSafety shift will take effect as necessary even when flash is used. C.Fn I-7: AE lock metering mode after focus For each metering mode, you can specify whether to lock the exposure - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 534
the AF methods available to those that you will use. For details on AF methods, see =200- =202. Add a checkmark [X] to the AF methods to make available. Select [OK] to register the setting. zzThe [X] mark cannot be removed from [1-point AF]. C.Fn II-2: Orientation linked AF point You can assign AF - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 535
Custom Function Setting Items C.Fn II-3: Initial Servo AF pt for c You can set the initial AF point for or [1-point AF] to [u+Tracking], Servo AF starts from the AF point that was manually set before switching. Useful for starting Servo AF from the AF point set before switching to [u+Tracking]. 535 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 536
Custom Function Setting Items C.Fn III: Operation/Others C.Fn III-1: Dial direction during Tv/Av Dial turning direction when setting the shutter speed and aperture can be reversed. In the shooting mode, the turning direction of the and dial will be reversed. In other shooting modes, the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 537
Custom Function Setting Items C.Fn III-2: Customize buttons You can assign frequently used functions to buttons, such as or . Different functions, for use when shooting still photos or movies, can be assigned to the same button. 1Select a part of the bar. 2Select a function to assign. zz - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 538
Movies Exposure AF Custom Function Setting Items Functions Available for Buttons Function Metering and AF start AF stop AF point selection Direct AF point selection Set AF point to center One-Shot AFzServo AF*1 AF method*1 Touch & drag AF Eye Detection AF*1 Peaking AE lock AE lock (hold) AE lock - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 539
Custom Function Setting Items k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 540
Custom Function Setting Items Press buttons directly Function Dial function settings Depth-of-field preview*1 Reset selected item in Fv mode*1 Reset Tv/Av/ /ISO in Fv mode*1 Q Quick Control screen Magnify/Reduce Menu display Image quality*1 Still image aspect ratio*1 Drive mode*1 Auto Lighting - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 541
Custom Function Setting Items k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 542
Custom Function Setting Items C.Fn III-3: Customize dials You can assign frequently used functions to dials, such as , , or . 1Select a part of the bar. 2Select a function to assign. zz Press to set it. Functions Available for Dials Function - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 543
Retract lens on power off Lens retraction setting for gear-driven EF or EF-S STM lenses (such as EF 40mm f/2.8 STM) attached to the camera. You can specify whether to retract lenses that are extended in use automatically when you turn the camera off. zz 0: Enable zz 1: Disable zzRetraction is not - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 544
Clearing Custom Function Settings zz Clearing all Custom Function settings By selecting [8: Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)], you can clear all Custom Function settings other than [Customize buttons] and [Customize dials] settings. zz Clearing [Customize buttons] and [Customize dials] settings By - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 545
Tab Menus: My Menu =546 =549 =549 =550 545 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 546
Registering My Menu M Under My Menu tab, you can register menu items and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. Creating and Adding My Menu Tab 1Select [Add My Menu tab]. 2Select [OK]. zz You can create up to five My Menu tabs by repeating steps 1 and 2. Registering Menu Items - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 547
can change the order of the registered items in My Menu. Select [Sort registered items], select an item to rearrange, then press . With [z] displayed, use the keys to move the item, then press . zz Delete selected items/Delete all items on tab You can delete any of the registered items - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 548
tab You can rename the My Menu tab from [MY MENU*]. 1Select [Rename tab]. 2Enter text. zz Select [ ] to delete any unnecessary characters. zz Use the cross keys or dial to select a character, then press . zz By selecting [ ], you can change the input mode. 3Confirm input. zz Press the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 549
Registering My Menu Deleting all My Menu tabs/Deleting all items You can delete all the created My Menu tabs or My Menu items registered under them. zz Delete all My Menu tabs You can delete all My Menu tabs you created. When you select [Delete all My Menu tabs], all the tabs from [MY MENU1] to [MY - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 550
Registering My Menu Menu Display Settings You can select [Menu display] to set the menu screen that is to appear first when you press the button. zz Normal display Displays the last displayed menu screen. zz Display from My Menu tab Displays with the [9] tab selected. zz Display only My Menu - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 551
Reference This chapter provides reference information on camera features. 551 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 552
Software Downloading and Installing the EOS Software or Other Dedicated Software Always install the . 1Download the software. zz Connect to the Internet from a computer and access the following Canon website. www.canon.com/icpd zz Enter the serial number on the back of the screen, then download the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 553
Instruction Manuals Software Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded from the Canon website to your computer. zz Software Instruction Manual Download Site www.canon.com/icpd zzTo view the Instruction Manuals downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open it. zzTo learn how to use PDF - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 554
Importing Images to a Computer You can use EOS software to import images from the camera to a computer cord's plug to the computer's USB terminal. 3Use EOS Utility to import the images. zz Refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual. zzWith Wi-Fi connection established, the camera cannot communicate - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 555
. 3Use Digital Photo Professional to import the images. zz Refer to the Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual. zzWhen downloading images from the camera to a computer with a card reader without using EOS software, copy the DCIM folder on the card to the computer. Connecting to a Computer via - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 556
. zzIn case of charging problems, the access lamp blinks in orange and a protective circuit stops charging. In this case, unplug the power cord, reattach the battery, and wait a few minutes before plugging it in again. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. 556 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 557
the DC Coupler DR-E17 and Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (each sold separately). For instructions on attachment and use, refer to the DR-E17 and CA-PS700 instruction manuals. zzDo not use an AC adapter other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700. zzWhile the camera's power switch is on, do not - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 558
refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power-Related Problems Batteries cannot be charged with the charger. zz Do not use any battery packs other than a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E17 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 559
Troubleshooting Guide Batteries cannot be charged with the USB power adapter (sold separately). zz Batteries are not charged while cord, reattach the battery, and wait a few minutes before plugging it in again. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. The access - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 560
Troubleshooting Guide [Does this battery/do these batteries display the Canon logo?] is displayed. zz Do not use any battery packs other than a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E17. zz Remove and install the battery again (=44). zz If the electrical contacts are dirty, use a soft cloth to clean them. - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 561
Troubleshooting Guide Shooting-Related Problems The lens cannot be attached. zz To attach EF or EF-S lenses, you will need a mount adapter. The camera cannot be used with RF lenses again to refocus automatically, or focus manually (=60, =220). The card cannot be used. zz If a card error message is - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 562
Troubleshooting Guide The image is out of focus or blurred. zz Switch to AF focus mode (=7, =54). zz Press the shutter button gently to prevent camera shake (=60). zz With a lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer, set the IS switch to . zz In low light, the shutter speed may become slow. Use a - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 563
Troubleshooting Guide The speed card. The maximum burst shown in the table on =579 is based on Canon's testing card. (The faster the card's writing speed, the higher the actual come out bright. I cannot set the exposure compensation when both manual exposure and ISO Auto are set. zz See =113 to set - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 564
Troubleshooting Guide Not all the lens aberration correction options are displayed. zz [Enable]. zz During movie recording, [Digital Lens Optimizer] and [Diffraction correction] will not be displayed. Using flash in or mode lowers the shutter speed. zz Under [z: Flash control], set [Slow - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 565
Troubleshooting Guide The specified exposure changes when I shoot with ISO Auto using flash. zz When there is a risk of overexposure in flash photography, shutter speed or ISO speed is automatically adjusted to reduce loss of detail in - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 566
Troubleshooting Guide During movie recording, the red E icon is displayed. zz It indicates recording. zz In shooting modes other than [M], the ISO speed is set automatically. In [M] mode, you can manually set the ISO speed (=279, =583). ISO 100 cannot be set or ISO speed expansion cannot be selected - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 567
Troubleshooting Guide [F] is displayed. zz [F] may be displayed after repeated movie recording under the following settings, or (brightness) or color tone may be recorded. In [M] mode, a slow shutter speed may reduce the problem. The problem may be more noticeable in time-lapse movie recording. 567 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 568
Troubleshooting Guide The subject looks distorted during movie recording. zz If you move the camera to the left or right (panning) or shoot a moving subject, the image may look distorted. The problem may be more noticeable in time-lapse movie recording. I cannot take still photos during movie - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 569
Troubleshooting Guide Problems with Wireless Features Cannot pair with a smartphone. zz Use a smartphone compliant with Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 or later. zz Turn on Bluetooth from the smartphone settings screen. zz Pairing with the camera is not possible - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 570
Troubleshooting Guide Cannot reconnect to a smartphone. zz Even with a combination of the reconfigure connection settings. In this case, quit Camera Connect for a moment and then restart it. Operation Problems Touch operation is not possible. zz Make sure [5: Touch control] is set to [Standard] or [ - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 571
Troubleshooting Guide Display Problems The menu screen shows fewer tabs and items. zz In Basic Zone modes, some tabs and items are not displayed. Tabs and items on the - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 572
Troubleshooting Guide The shooting date and time displayed are incorrect. zz Make sure the correct date and time are set (=499). zz Check the time zone and daylight saving time (=499). The date and time are not in the image. zz The shooting date and time do not appear in the image. The date and time - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 573
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Problems Part of the image blinks in black. zz [3: Highlight alert] is set to [Enable] (=371). A red box is displayed on the image. zz [3: AF point - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 574
Troubleshooting Guide Operation sound and mechanical sound can be heard during movie playback. zz If you operate the camera's dials or lens during movie recording, the operation sound will also be recorded. Using the Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 (sold separately) is recommended (=251). The - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 575
Troubleshooting Guide My card reader does not recognize the card. zz Depending on the card reader used and the computer's the computer with the interface cable, then import the images to the computer using EOS Utility (EOS software). The image cannot be resized. zz With this camera, you cannot - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 576
Troubleshooting Guide Sensor Cleaning Problems The shutter makes a sound during sensor cleaning. zz Under [5: Sensor cleaning], when you Communication between the connected camera and computer does not work. zz When using EOS Utility (EOS software), set [z: Time-lapse movie] to [Disable] (=252). 576 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 577
Error Codes (1) (2) If there is a problem with the camera, an error message will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions. If the problem persists, write down the error code (Err xx) and contact a Canon Service Center. (1) Error number (2) Cause and countermeasures 577 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 578
Still Photo Shooting zz Number of Possible Shots Approx. 305 shots (at a room temperature of 23°C/73°F) • Based on using the screen and a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E17, and following CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. zz ISO Auto Range Shooting Mode t/d/s/f/a ISO - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 579
zz Guide to conditions and with an SD card conforming to Canon testing standards (standard: 32 GB/high speed: 32 GB UHS-II card, set to [o] high-speed continuous Style, Custom Functions, and other settings. zzEven if you use a high-speed SD card, maximum burst indicator will not change. The - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 580
from the actual image area. Check the captured images on the LCD monitor during shooting. zzThe actual aspect ratio of images in the sizes marked with an asterisk "*" will differ from the aspect ratio indicated. zzFor details on JPEG file sizes, see the values on =579. Under equivalent shooting - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 581
Performance Data Movie Recording zz Cards that Can Record Movies Movie Recording Size SD Card H 654 X UHS-I, UHS Speed Class 3 or higher 23 X 87 X L 654 X HDR movie 65 V w 87 X UHS-I, UHS Speed Class 3 or higher SD Speed Class 10 or higher SD Speed Class 4 or higher • When [k - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 582
time shown in the table (=282). zz Total Possible Time for Movie Recording Approx. 80 min. (at a room temperature of 23°C/73°F) • With a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E17. • With [Movie rec. size] under [z: Movie rec quality] set to L6X (NTSC) or L5X (PAL), and with [z: Movie Servo AF] set to - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 583
to [H(25600)] (=279) expands the maximum limit of the automatic ISO speed setting range to H (equivalent to ISO 25600). zz ISO speed can be set manually in a range of ISO 100-12800. Note that under [z: kISO speed settings], setting [ISO speed range] to [H(25600)] (=279) expands the maximum limit in - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 584
megapixels) 1:1 3200×3200 (10.2 megapixels) 2320×2320 (5.4 megapixels) 1600×1600 (2.6 megapixels) zzThe actual aspect ratio of images in the sizes marked with an asterisk "*" will differ from the aspect ratio indicated. zzThe image may be cropped slightly depending on the resizing conditions. 584 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 585
(7) AF operation (8) Metering mode (9) Image quality (10) Movie recording size (11) Still image aspect ratio (12) AF point (1-point AF) (13) Battery level (14) No. of shots left for focus bracketing/interval timer (15) Temperature warning (16) Electronic level (17) Histogram (18) Quick Control (19 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 586
Information Display (28) (29) (30) (31) (38) (39) (32) (40) (33) (41) (34) (42) (35) (43) (36) (44) (37) (28) 1 indicator (29) Flash ready/FE Lock/High-speed sync (30) Electronic (31) Drive mode (32) Touch Shutter (33) AE lock (34) Shutter speed (35) Aperture value (36) Flash - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 587
) (8) (18) (19) (20) (9) (21) (1) Electronic level (2) Battery level (3) Movie recording time available/ Elapsed recording time (4) Movie recording mode/Time- point AF) (12) Movie recording prohibited (13) Histogram (for manual exposure) (14) Quick Control button (15) White balance/White - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 588
Information Display (27) (28) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (22) Sound-recording level indicator (manual) (23) AE lock (24) Shutter speed (25) Aperture value (26) Exposure level indicator (27) Movie recording in progress (29) (30) (31) (32) (33) (34) (28) - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 589
and the camera is mounted on a tripod. *5: Displayed with any of the lenses below: • EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM • EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM • EF500mm f/4L IS II USM • EF600mm f/4L IS II USM • Image Stabilizer lenses released in and after 2012. *4+*5: If the conditions in both *4 and *5 are met - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 590
zz Basic information display for still photos (1) (8) (2) (9) (3) (10) (4) (11) (12) (5) (6) (7) (1) Wi-Fi function (2) Wi-Fi signal strength (3) Battery level (4) Playback No./Total images/ Number of found images (5) Shutter speed (6) Aperture value (7) Exposure compensation amount - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 591
White balance correction (7) Picture Style/Settings (8) Exposure compensation amount (9) Shooting date and time (10) Histogram (Brightness/RGB) (11) ISO speed (12) RAW burst images, resized, cropped, or saved using Creative Assist. * [N] will be displayed for images cropped and then saved. 591 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 592
Information Display zz Detailed information display for movies (1) (2) (6) (3) (4) (7) (5) (8) (1) Movie playback (5) Compression method (2) Movie recording mode/Time-lapse (6) Movie digital IS movie/Video snapshot (3) Image size (4) Frame rate (7) Recording time (8) Movie recording - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 593
are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. zzWPS used on camera settings screens and in this manual stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup. zzThe Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Canon Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 594
IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (" AVC VIDEO'') AND/ OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 595
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 596
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 597
will not be covered by the warranty for repairs, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. zzBattery Pack LP-E17 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 598
213 Eye detection AF : 211 Lens electronic MF : 216 Limit AF methods : 534 Manual focus : 220 Orientation linked AF point : 534 Recomposing : 76 Touch & drag AF : 313, 314, 355 Basic information display : 590 Basic Zone : 36 Battery → Power Beep (Beeper) : 510 Bluetooth function : 381, 448, 455 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 599
Index Troubleshooting : 47, 561 Write protection : 44 Center-weighted average metering : 153 Certification Logo : 527 Customize buttons : 538 Custom shooting mode : 521 Custom white balance : 160 D Date/time : 499 Daylight saving time : 500 DC coupler : 557 Default settings Custom Functions : - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 600
guide : 495 FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) : 300 FE lock : 289 [FHD] 1920×1080 (Movie) : 243 File extension : 124, 245 File size : 248, 579, 582 Filter effect (Monochrome) : 170 Fine (Image quality) : 124 Firmware ) : 291 Flash exposure compensation : 295 Manual flash : 294, 297 Red-eye reduction - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 601
367 Image quality : 124, 579 Image review time : 129 Images AF point display 131, 347 Focus mode switch : 54, 221 Lock release : 52, 55 Optical aberration correction : 130, 278, Main dial : 34, 61 Malfunction : 558 Manual exposure : 112, 236 Manual focus : 220 Manual reset : 490 Maximum burst : 126, - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 602
output : 280, 511 HDR movie recording : 241 Information display : 587 Manual exposure recording : 236 Microphone : 235, 251 Movie digital IS : 270 : 91 Noise reduction High ISO speed : 174 Long (bulb) exposures : 173 Non-Canon flash units : 302 Normal (Image quality) : 124 NTSC : 245, 504 Number - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 603
(movie) : 582 Possible shots : 578 Power : 49 Auto power off : 497 Battery level : 50 Charging : 42, 556 Household power : 557 Possible shots : 578 : 225 Resizing : 358 Index Rotating (images) : 328, 491 S Safety instructions : 28 Safety shift : 533 Saturation : 169 Scene icons : 77, 589 Scene - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 604
release method : 188 Shutter synchronization : 295, 299 Single-image display : 306 Single shooting : 135 Slide show : 363 Small (image quality) : 124 Smooth skin : 84 Soft focus : 100, 341 Software : 552 Instruction Manual Troubleshooting : 558 TV display : 323 Tv (Shutter-priority AE) : 108 U UHS-II - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 605
382 Camera access point mode : 446 Camera Connect : 382, 388 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY : 428 Clearing wireless communication settings : 462 Connection history : 451, 454 Edit device information : 406, 460 EOS Utility : 410 Erase connection information : 461 Image Transfer Utility 2 - Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Advanced User Guide - Page 606
The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of March 2020. For information on the compatibility with any products introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. For the latest version Instruction Manual, refer to the Canon Web site. CT0-D211-C © CANON INC. 2019
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Advanced User Guide
This manual is for the EOS M6 Mark II with firmware version 1.1.0 or later
installed.