Canon 6D Settings - how i setup my canon 6d

Canon 6d Settings, video about the settings I choose in the menu on my Canon 6d and a little about why. You might learn a couple of new things that you might want to use with your Canon 6d.
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[@RodrigoVazquez91]

Man, your video saved me!! I was about to give up with my 6D, I bought it the last year, a preowned unit in a really great condition, just as an upgrade after selling my 7D. I used to own a 5D Classic many years ago, and I was really excited about getting a full frame camera again. But somehow, something seemed to be wrong with it, no matter what I tried, the pictures were so blurry, I tried many focus settings, I tried setting the focus point manually just as I used to do it on my 7D, but, the pictures kept coming out super blurry, not to mention the colors on the preview were really weird. This afternoon I found your video, I reset my camera to factory setting and I followed your video from the start to the end. I took some sample shots and the results impressed me a lot, the changes are noticeable, and focus is way faster. Thank you so much for sharing this, it helped me so much. It's hard to find videos about old gear nowadays, in a world full of Fujifilm x100vs and Sony A7s. I really didn't want to get rid of this camera, my first DSLR was a Rebel XS, and I liked the Canon DSLR feeling on the hands. Thanks alot!!!

[@Afrobeli]

Thank you for what you’re doing. Some of us still enjoy using old gear. Your videos help a lot

[@joris1263]

It really is a great camera. I've been using it for 7 years and while the autofocus isn't that easy to work with, the sensor is extremely good, especially in low light. Great combo with L glass and Sigma Art!

[@MartinCastein]

Totally agree!

[@mkstechworld9089]

Pls tell me how to use i mean how to on camera and how to take pictures and settings pls

[@andrewcroft2570]

Great video Martin, I have decided the 6D is going to join my 70D so this video has been saved, many thanks.

[@ynkkruse]

I received my 6D in the mail today. Thanks for putting me on this path Martin! I shoot with an R6 and was about to spend way too many € on the RF 50mm 1.2. Instead I now have my very first DSLR Full Frame camera with an excellent image sensor (I've only ever shot mirrorless so far, starting on Micro4/3). This camera will be an excellent addition to my R6 for portraiture, and it came with the EF 50mm 1.8 in the box. I'm very excited!

[@MartinCastein]

Excellent Yannik happy for you !

[@videojeroki]

I just bought a 6D :) I'm curious about the settings you share with us.

[@MartinCastein]

Hope they will be useful.

[@thenexthobby]

Coffee purchased. Although I know you intend to re-do this video, I nevertheless did watch it twice and adjusted a few settings I'll be trying. Owners manuals are often OK explaining what a setting does, but rarely are they able to explain WHY someone may or may not want to make an adjustment. The result is that we're often left with wondering why cameras seem to have endless ways of doing the same thing, instead of things simply. Of course, no company will dare leave reprogrammable functions out or they'll probably get eviscerated by reviewers.

[@MartinCastein]

Thank you very much! I do intend to redo the video but its going to take about 2 days of work to do it so i have to put time aside which i will do soon enough. Glad you found something useful in it.

[@johnhulland]

Just bought the 6d looking forward to using it.

[@MartinCastein]

I hope you will like it, its a great camera.

[@fredkeogh9035]

I was literally Gobsmacked when I saw my first low light shot ‘ 6D classic wow’

[@mulatokudzava7797]

Thanks, Martin! I´ll try it out!

[@DaveMuller]

There's a few settings I have never played with before and I will check them out. I don't know how but the 6D I keeps getting better and better to me and except for edge cases I never want to use any of my other cameras.

[@MartinCastein]

Its excellent, i solved the front dial issue with some rubbing alcohol its smooth now too.

[@johnstaples1606]

You’re a right bugger..!! I don’t need another camera but now I want a 6D.. ! It does look like a great piece of kit.. Let’s see what MPB have in stock..! Great information as per….

[@MartinCastein]

🤣 you know you need it John! I mean I dont really know how youve managed without one so far....🤣

[@johnstaples1606]

If Everton manage to beat Aston Villa tomorrow I’ll treat myself!!

[@MartinCastein]

@@johnstaples1606 I think they will do it!

[@eugeniab2990]

this is the most british conversation i’ve seen 😅

[@eugeniab2990]

@@johnstaples1606 just a couple of weeks ago I got a 6D from MPB (to replace a 5m1 that was dead on arrival..).. LOVING it!! has the magic of 5m1, something special and unique still to 6d, while being so light! and still offers some of the modern gimmics which I must admit I am grateful for. Here.. I hope whoever those people are that needed to win, have won 😅 so you can get a 6D sooner!

[@tomazbercic6563]

My beloved camera, I have been owner of all 5D model (exclude mark IV), and I like 6D more than them. Ergonomics is better for my purpose.

[@jayse1195]

It's such a great camera, it's only this and my 5D1 I would bother to replace if I was without them somehow. Another great video, thank you sir

[@MartinCastein]

Couldn't agree more!

[@GRATCHNAT]

Ordered mine today. Wish me luck 😅

[@MartinCastein]

Good luck!!

[@galporgy]

The jump 10 frames setting is for the top dial only, the back dial/multicontroller always jumps by 1.

[@hywel3143]

Thanks Martin - really useful tips for my 6D setup. The 6D really is a classic, and it's very kind of your viewer to gift one to you since you did some stunning work with your previous 6D. I bought a 6D a few months ago, and it has re-kindled my interest in photography lost in the early days of digital, when the results I obtained were far too "digital" and I really missed the "analogue" nature of film. I don't want to criticise other cameras or camera manufacturers by name, but to my eye few digital camera sensors are capable of producing such natural looking images as the 6D. I shoot JPEG at present, setting Sharpness high - just below maximum using the Auto picture style. Do you find yourself often sharpening a RAW file shot on the 6D? I guess not so much for your portrait shoots? As a constructive comment, I found myself pausing your video to take notes frequently, since the delivery was excellent but quite fast-paced. I don't comment on all your videos, but I really appreciate all your quality content and laid back delivery, free from gimmicks and unecessary melodrama...

[@MartinCastein]

I think the sharpness thing you have to judge depending on the lens and lighting etc and adjust accordingly, noted on the speed thing, a couple of other people mentioned this too, was worried it would get too boring if its slower but clearly should have been slower.

[@pamelam.3286]

Thank you so much for the instructions. Can you tell me what lens you have on your camera? The one bought for mine is not appropriate for the distance the photos are taken at in my office.

[@vicamaya5413]

HELP! Newbie question :) I have a Canon EOS 6D and need to film myself on camera. What are the settings to ensure I'm always in focus while filming since it doesn't have facetracking or a flipscreen. Do I need to get any speciifc gear or app to set this up? Thanks!

[@steveember8972]

Thanks, Martin, for the always useful information - especially on this Canon gem. If I might make a constructive suggestion...As I've mentioned previously how much I appreciate your laid-back, non-hyped approach to your videos, I've been finding your more recent ones a bit difficult as your editing is making everything flash by a bit too quickly, often too much so to register. This is stuff to relish and absorb - especially considering how much you love the 6D. Breathe ;-) and let the viewer relax with you. Just my 2 cents as a happy owner of the 6D.

[@MartinCastein]

Noted thanks, was trying to keep pace up so I don’t lose too many people but this is maybe too fast

[@steveember8972]

@@MartinCastein Great - I've always felt yours are "thinking person's" videos/commentaries; as such, I'm sure any internet-bred "attention-span-of-a-flea" viewers you might lose would be more than offset by those who would prefer to really "absorb" the valuable experience you impart. There are plenty of frenetic hype-meisters out there that can satisfy their needs for "quick." ;-)

[@MartinCastein]

Just wait Steve, the next video will be so sloowwwww🤣 yeah just been thinking about what you said and I agree with you.

[@steveember8972]

@@MartinCastein Thanks, Martin! And, should you ever be lounging about with no pressing matters and still have the original footage, a remake would be most welcome as a valuable reference for 6D-lovers. ;-)

[@kevinl1492]

I had to stop the video a few times to keep up. But that is fine. If it had been was really slow, I would have been too bored to finish. I used 6D’s for several years, traded for an RP, sold it a few months ago and returned to the 6D. And these suggestions were really useful. We get set in our ways and it is good to see other ideas even on mundane details. What a great camera!

[@leanneoconnor4895]

Hi there! Great tutorial.....but is there a multiple exposure setting?

[@thejonc799]

Have you tried the Magic Lantern firmware on the 6d? I am waiting for my 6d to come in the mail and was just doing some research on this. It looks like it gives it several new features.

[@MartinCastein]

I have in the past it works well for it

[@Kneedeepinstock]

what about video? is the AF good? or should i manual focus

[@stianaas2733]

Takk!

[@MartinCastein]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Fraser1GP]

I have a stupid question for you, how do I view the Histogram on the 6D.... I literally cant find it, assumed it was available after several presses of the info button, but nothing. I know Im going to look bad but I cant find any guidance on the internet either....

[@Fraser1GP]

P.S Ive also managed to source a 5Dmk1 and 5D mk2 based on your video...have to say, Mk1 favourite for Portraits....Thanks for all your advice

[@MartinCastein]

in the 5th tab in the menu make sure exposure simulation is turned on.

[@sebastiennarcisse6571]

Canon 6D couple with the Eos R....

[@pedroricardomg]

thank you!

[@MartinCastein]

You're welcome!

[@robertcudlipp3426]

Would join, however I object to the requirement to be a Patreon member just to view a video assisting me to set up this camera, I do make contributions to sites I use frequently, but not an advance commitment.

[@asherjohn7609]

God bless you sir g

[@skydreamer40]

Hello, I'm from Ukraine, I also have this wonderful Canon 6D camera, it has just wonderful color, I watch your channel, you have an interesting and pleasant presentation of the material in your videos. We don't have the best times for photography right now, as people are quite nervous when they see a camera because they think it might be a spy taking pictures of critical infrastructure objects to impress missiles, but when I have the opportunity to take pictures, I forget for a moment that we are at war. Glory to Ukraine and great gratitude to the USA for your help to us.

[@Cotictimmy]

I finally bought a really nice 6D mk1 last week and (just like the 5D-2, I think the outer points on it work pretty well for me.) Martin doesn't like the accuracy of the peripheral focus points. Martin knows WAY more than I ever will, BUT, on hearing his comments here about how he has never liked back button focusing, and doesn't ever use it, I wonder if it's possible that using BBF (as I do) gets better performance from of the outer focus points than single focus/lock mode?

[@MartinCastein]

I think the focus performance is the same for back button or using the shutter button. I dont think there is some sort of boost mode with back button focus. Everyone should use whatever works best for them. I have no reason to dislike back button focus, i just dont like the feel of it, thats all. The outer focus points are just ok, it depends so much on the lens though. Some lenses seem to work much better with the out focus points or just focus better in general than others. I use the outer focus points but depends on lens and aperture. I test each lens to see how it performs with them then decide really.

[@MarylinMsha]

Great

[@andrewcroft2570]

Hi Martin, quick question about these settings. I'm using my 6D for a concert this Friday I've set my camera to the setting in your video minus the BB focus, is there an additional setting you would recommend when using the 6D for gig photography, please?

[@MartinCastein]

Ok, I think you should probably shoot this in full manual mode for exposure and watch your histograms, make sure your highlights are peaking as they should be on the lights and that your exposures arent too dark, its easy to get dark exposures at night if you go by the photo on the back. Dont be scared of letting the ISO go quite high if needed and when it comes to focus experment with servo and one shot, your lens will work better with one or the other in these conditions and you wont know till you try, the 6d can be fussy with this. Also, just generally, be really to change anything and know how to do it, you dont know ever when you might need to change something so be really familiar with the settings.

[@andrewcroft2570]

@@MartinCastein Cheers Martin, It's only a small venue so I'm taking my 50mm 1.8, 24mm 2.8 and the 85mm 1.8. I'm also taking my 40D I do love that camera, any tips for the 40D, please? after all, you possibly know more about that camera than anyone.

[@MartinCastein]

Hahaha it’s been a while with the 40d I really must get another. I might have a look in a moment. I think there isn’t anything special to keep in mind with it. It’s a straight forward sort of camera, I think you will be fine

[@leghunter9201]

Hey where is the Flash control menu on this camera to shoot with external flash?

[@galporgy]

It’s under one of the camera icon menus but only shown if there’s a flash in the hot shoe.

[@drpentecost]

Great video Martin. I'm still using the 6D as my main camera as a Property and Headshot photographer. The Exposure safety shift was new to me. I'm also going to start using the Multi function lock. Every time I turn on my camera it wants me to set the date and time. Is there a special battery for this issue ? Thanks.

[@MartinCastein]

Hi, glad you found something useful, for the date and time please check you are running the latest firmware on the camera, there was a fix for this if i remember correctly.

[@drpentecost]

@@MartinCastein Ok, thanks.

[@drpentecost]

@@MartinCastein Just updated to the latest firmware. It worked Thanks.

[@gianlucaricci8151]

Great camera. A shame that auto iso with flash is locked to 400iso…

[@Austinite333]

Thank you for this. One thing I am curious about is why Canon did not provide a dedicated exposure comp, +/- button? Seems the quickest way is to push the Q button and leave the options set to +/-. A bit awkward and I don’t seem to see a way to program the buttons on the camera to feature this option. Any thoughts? Thanks, Mike.

[@MartinCastein]

Which mode are you in? Aperture priority?

[@Austinite333]

@@MartinCastein yes

[@MartinCastein]

@@Austinite333 so the wheel on the back of the camera is your exposure compensation dial. you dont have to press anything just turn it.

[@Austinite333]

@@MartinCastein thank you

[@CanindPics]

Bro tell the time-lapse settings

[@markdandeneau2904]

I also use the shutter button to focus, but I have the AF-ON button set to AF-OFF. Does this lock my focus so I can recompose? Does it keep my focus locked to that point even if I release the shutter?

[@MartinCastein]

i think you can probably try that and find out.

[@markdandeneau2904]

@@MartinCastein It seems to work, I just thought someone here might know for sure. Thanks for always reading and replying to comments.

[@chiefranzenriquez3319]

Hello I have a question, even though I focus it to the subject, sometimes it doesnt get too sharp its like middle of the sharp and blurred. How can I fix it? Hope you notice my question thank you in advance!

[@MartinCastein]

check my videos list and i have a video about taking sharp photos, its for the 5d classic but same will apply, have a watch of that first and see if anything there solves your problem.

[@chiefranzenriquez3319]

@@MartinCastein appreciate it thank you

[@glblock0671]

Everything good but u do in fast move when u make a tutorial make slow moves🎉

[@MartinCastein]

I know everyone said it was too fast sorry play back at 0.75 maybe

[@marvinw.huddlestonfras5848]

Another constructive criticism I have is you are going WAY too fast for those of us new to this camera...

[@MartinCastein]

i plan to re-do this video at some point

[@hectorhernandez1621]

This information is super valuable free of cost. I say less complaint and simple re-watch the video. Thank you for a informative video that you took your time to make!

[@robertcudlipp3426]

I also found the video went at almost break neck speed. Have just been given a barely used copy of the camera and I printed the manual in A4. Even so, can't find a section of manual detailing how to view the histogram when composing the shot. I like be able to see the histogram all the time, for obvious reasons. Any suggestions for setting this up. Many thanks.

[@KC-in9px]

Slow the playback speed to .75x.....Martin is a fast talker.

[@rawizulkefli]

The subtitles helped me a lot😆

[@glblock0671]

Omg man u make me feel nervous with your fast speaking

[@MNFILMS]

Send me one too