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

Last Updated : 06-Nov-2012
Issue Number : 8201706000

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
	ONE SHOT　　AI SERVO
	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
External　flash	Flash exposure compensation
Image	Image quality
Image	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.