Maximizing Your Canon 6D: Keeping The Lcd Monitor On

The Canon 6D is a full-frame camera capable of taking high-quality digital photos and videos. It has a range of features, including the ability to display the electronic level on the LCD monitor, viewfinder, and LCD panel to help with levelling the camera. The LCD monitor can also be used to compose and take shots in live view mode. To toggle between the viewfinder and LCD monitor, there is a Start/Stop button with a ring that can be rotated to switch between the camera and video positions. The LCD monitor can be turned off and on using the LCD off/on setting.

Toggle between the viewfinder and LCD monitor

The Canon 6D is a full-frame camera that can take high-quality digital photos and videos. The LCD monitor can be toggled on or off, and the camera can be switched between normal viewfinder operation and live view (where you compose and take shots using the LCD screen).

To toggle between the viewfinder and LCD monitor:

• Locate the "Start/Stop" button to the right of the optical viewfinder or in the top-right corner of the LCD screen.
• Ensure that the ring around the button is rotated to the camera position.
• Press the "Start/Stop" button to switch between the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

It is important to note that the Canon 6D does not have a built-in flash, and the LCD monitor cannot display the electronic level during movie shooting. The electronic level can be displayed on the LCD monitor, in the viewfinder, and on the LCD panel to help level the camera. However, only the horizontal level will be displayed, and there is a margin of error of 1 degree.

Additionally, the Canon 6D offers a Depth-of-Field Preview button, which can be pressed to preview what will be in focus. This button can also be programmed to perform other functions in the C.Fn. menu. The LCD monitor can also be turned off or on by selecting the appropriate settings in the camera's menu.

Display the electronic level on the LCD monitor

To display the electronic level on the LCD monitor of your Canon 6D, follow these steps:

• Turn the power switch on by setting it to .
• Press the button. The screen display will change each time you press this button.
• If the electronic level does not appear, select [ ] from the menu, then choose [INFO. button display options], and finally select [Electronic level] on the LCD monitor.
• Check the camera's tilt. The horizontal tilt will be displayed in 1-degree increments.
• Adjust the camera until the red line turns green, indicating that the tilt is corrected.

Note that only the horizontal level will be displayed on the LCD monitor, not the vertical level. Additionally, the electronic level cannot be displayed during movie shooting. It will disappear when you start recording a movie.

Adjust the LCD monitor's brightness

To adjust the LCD monitor's brightness on the Canon 6D, you can adjust the exposure compensation setting. This setting can increase (brighter) or decrease (darker) the standard exposure set by the camera.

• Ensure the power switch is on by setting it to *ON*.
• Set the Mode Dial to one of the *P/Tv/Av* modes. These modes allow you to manually adjust the exposure value.
• Press the shutter button halfway, and then turn the *Quick Control Dial*.
• If the exposure compensation cannot be set, press the *UNLOCK* button below the *Quick Control Dial*, and then turn the dial again.
• Adjust the brightness to your desired level by turning the dial.
• Press the shutter button to take a picture and test the new exposure setting.

You can also enable Highlight alert in the playback menu, which will flash blown highlights to help you identify overexposure.

Additionally, you can refer to the histogram and the light meter to determine the correct exposure.

It is important to note that the compensable range for exposure compensation is within 5 stops in 1/3-stop increments. Each stop either doubles or halves the amount of light. For example, at +1 stop, the shutter speed is 1/125 sec, and at -1 stop, it is 1/500 sec.

By following these steps, you can adjust the LCD monitor's brightness on your Canon 6D to your preferred level.

Turn the LCD monitor on or off

To turn the LCD monitor on or off on your Canon 6D, you can use the “Start/Stop” button, which is located to the right of the optical viewfinder or in the top-right corner of the LCD screen. The button has a ring around it that acts as a switch and can be rotated to either the camera or video position. To use the viewfinder, make sure the switch is in the camera position. When the switch is in the camera position, pressing the button will allow you to toggle between normal viewfinder operation and live view (LCD screen) to compose and take shots.

Additionally, you can adjust the settings related to the LCD monitor display. Under the [52] tab in the menu, select [LCD off/on], then press <0>. You can choose between two settings: [Remains on] and [Shutter btn]. If you select [Remains on], the display will stay on even when you press the shutter button halfway. With the [Shutter btn] option, the display will turn off when you press the shutter button halfway, and it will turn on again when you release the button.

You can also display the electronic level on the LCD monitor to help with levelling the camera. To do this, set the power switch to ON and press the INFO button. If the electronic level does not appear, you may need to select [ ] from the menu, then [INFO button display options], and finally [Electronic level] in the window that appears on the LCD monitor.

Use the LCD monitor to shoot movies

To shoot movies using the LCD monitor on the Canon 6D, first switch the camera to movie mode by turning the lever to the movie camera icon. The rear screen will light up with your live image.

To start and stop recording, press the START/STOP button. You can also use this button to start and stop the rear display. Note that Live View uses a lot of battery power, so it is recommended to only use it when necessary.

You can set the resolution and other settings in the MOVIE menu, which only appears when the lever is set to MOVIES.

To shoot movies, you must use the rear screen to see what you are doing; you cannot shoot movies while looking through the optical viewfinder. When you are finished shooting, turn the lever back to the silver camera icon to return to still shots.

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