Recording and Playback

The 6D makes the process of setting up to shoot video easy and accessible. On the back of the camera, you will find a dedicated switch for jumping between the video and still modes, as well as a Start/Stop button for recording.

Recording a Movie

1. Locate the Live View/Movie Shooting switch on the back of the camera, and turn it to the red video camera icon. The LCD monitor will immediately go into Live View mode (A).

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2. Compose and focus your scene, and press the Start/Stop button to begin recording. You’ll notice a red dot appear in the upper-right corner of the LCD monitor; this indicates that recording is in progress ...

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