Customizing the operation buttons on the EOS 6D (assigning functions other than the default functions to the buttons)

Article ID: ART137115 | Date published: 05/13/2015 | Date last updated: 11/04/2015
 

Description

Customizing the operation buttons on the EOS 6D (assigning functions other than the default functions to the buttons)

Solution

NOTE
It is not possible to customize functions assigned to the operation buttons in Basic Zone modes. To customize the functions, set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode.

How to customize the operation buttons

1. Set the power switch to <ON>.

2. Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode.

3. Under the [ ] tab, select [C.Fn III: Operation/Others], then press <SET>.

4. Select [5]:[Custom Controls], then press <SET>.
The Custom Controls screen will appear.

5. Select a camera button or dial, then press <SET>.
The name of the camera control and the assignable functions will be displayed.

6. Select a function, then press <SET>.

7. When you press <SET> to exit the setting, the screen in step 5 will reappear.
Press the <MENU> button to exit.
NOTE
With the screen in step 3 displayed, you can press the <> button to cancel the Custom Control settings. Note that the [ C.Fn III -5: Custom Controls] settings will not be canceled even if you select [ : Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)].

Assignable Functions to Camera Controls

Function *
AF Metering and AF start




AF stop




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AF point direct selection





Exposure Metering start





AE lock/FE lock




AE lock




AE lock (while button pressed)







AE lock (hold)




FE lock




Set ISO speed (hold button, turn )




Shutter speed setting in M mode




Aperture setting in M mode




Externalflash Flash exposure compensation




Image Image quality




Picture Style






Operation Depth-of-field preview





IS start




VF electronic level





Menu display





No function (disabled)



* The AF stop button [ ]is provided only on super telephoto IS lenses.


SIMS Doc Id

8201706000

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