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Canon EOS 6D: How to clean 8-way controller?

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:40:58 -0700

Down-direction of the 8-way controller in my 6D does not work anymore. It's behaviour has been degrading slowly so the problem could be some kind of dirt between the contacts. Is there a way to clean it without opening whole back cover? If the back cover has to be opened using the guides here is there a way to actually access the contacts of the 8-way controller and still be able to put everything back together?

⟐ Commented March 16, 2021 at 14:40 MST

Canon EOS 6D: Why does my battery die so quickly?

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:09:26 -0700

My battery on my Canon Eos 6D has been dying very quickly after I messed with some settings. Can anyone help? Do I need to repair anything on my camera or buy a new battery?

⟐ Answered January 15, 2021 at 14:09 MST

Canon EOS 6D: Full Disassembly for a Canon 6d

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:32:22 -0700

Does anyone know where I can find a full step by step disassembly for the Canon 6D?

I have water damage and want to get inside carefully to check components.

Thanks

⟐ Commented December 12, 2016 at 11:32 MST

Canon EOS 6D: Why am I getting this white streak on my shots?

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:59:01 -0700

When I shoot at a bit lower exposure than the environment in which I'm shooting i get these white streaks in my images. What can be the cause?

⟐ Answer accepted February 16, 2017 at 10:59 MST

Canon EOS 6D: Completely dead Canon 6D - how to troubleshoot (chip level)

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:36:24 -0700

Hi,

My 6D died and i assume a broken chip component somewhere. Maybe was a bit too long in the sun. Does anybody has some insight totroubleshoot a 6D on the chip level, or

Check the power distribution board?

⟐ Answer edited July 28, 2023 at 16:36 MST

Canon EOS 6D: Replacing Mainboard on Canon 6D

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:07:40 -0700

Dears engineers, photographers and friends,

If replacing mainboard of Canon 6D, does the camera need to be calibrated? I see that the CCD board is screwed to the chasis, so is really calibration needed if just replacing the mainboard?

Any advise is appreciated,

Thank you!

⟐ Commented August 20, 2020 at 5:07 MST

Canon EOS 6D: Is err 70 repairable?

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 08:41:32 -0700

My canon 6D is showing err 70 is that repairable or is it not worth repairing? I have tried removing and reinstalling the battery

⟐ Answered January 08, 2018 at 8:41 MST

Canon EOS 6D: Has anyone replaced or repaired the Mode Dial?

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:16:39 -0700

Our 6D was loaned out and when it was returned the person borrowing it told us that the mode dial plate had come off, but she just put it back on. Now, however, the mode dial itself seems to be locked. The button depresses unevenly and won't seem to go down all the way to unlock allowing it to turn. Any suggest fixes or guides? I'm reluctant to pony up $350 for a Canon repair for what seems to be a small issue.

⟐ Commented June 23, 2020 at 9:16 MST

Canon EOS 6D: Sd Slot needs repair

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:09:29 -0700

I want to buy and replace my sd card slot in my canon 6d, Am i able to buy one off you?

⟐ Answer accepted April 20, 2023 at 7:09 MST

Canon EOS 6D: Why is my HDMI Port not working?

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:06:15 -0700

When I try to plug my camera into my TV via the HDMI port, the connection is fuzzy, or does not work at all. Is repair necessary?

⟐ Commented June 28, 2022 at 6:06 MST

Canon EOS 6D: Kamal Hinduja : Does the EOS 6D support clean HDMI output for video?

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:25:08 -0700

Hi,

I am Kamal Hinduja based Geneva, Switzerland(Swiss). Does the EOS 6D support clean HDMI output for video?

Thanks, Regards

Kamal Hinduja Geneva, Switzerland

⟐ Answered October 15, 2025 at 1:25 MST

Canon EOS 6D: Battery door is stuck

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:39:32 -0700

Help! My battery door is stuck, this happened because when I was trying to put the battery door back in, it got stuck somehow…

I removed it so I could put a battery grip on it…but when I tried to put the battery door back I accidentally got it stuck somehow, and it’s gonna be costly if I can’t get it fixed myself.

I uploaded a video to Youtube to show you guys what I mean.

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⟐ Comment deleted October 13, 2021 at 15:39 MST

Canon EOS 6D: My Canon 6D is not working properly

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0700

My Canon 6D is not working properly. I noticed my coloring is off, pink tones. I also have trouble shooting in low light with a 50mm 1.4. It is like not enough light is coming in even though I know there is. The images are blurry and and coloring is off. Every time I search this it says user error, I have manually set all my settings. My partner who does photography with me tried and she can shot fine with all the same settings and lens but my camera will not budge. Took it to repair shop, they said either communication error between the sensor and main board or main board is bad. Any thoughts?

⟐ Answered April 26, 2021 at 0:00 MST

Canon EOS 6D: What connector is this?

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 09:32:23 -0700

Does anyone know what the 10 pin connector is that sits behind the rear rubber piece on the right side of this camera? I'm assuming it's some sort of service port but curious to know if there's any ability to interface to it. Looks like most Canon DSLRs have some variation of this connector (number of pins varies)

⟐ Commented November 22, 2017 at 9:32 MST

Canon EOS 6D: Replace bottom board Canon 6D

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:34:32 -0700

whether it is possible to replace the broken bottom board by the Chinese duplicate?

whether it is necessary to program it after replacement?

⟐ Answer accepted October 17, 2017 at 4:34 MST

Canon EOS 6D: How can I get a sd card out?

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 22:25:25 -0700

I plugged in an SD card the wrong way and now it doesn't come out. Do I have to take it to someone to take it out or is the camera screwed.

⟐ Answer edited February 06, 2017 at 22:25 MST

Canon EOS 6D: Can I repair back multi controller only?

Sun, 25 Dec 2016 16:22:17 -0700

My Canon is in fine condition but just rear multi controller doesnt work properly. I need know if there is any way to repair only multi controller, not to change whole back cover.

Can you send me ID of spare part (multi controller) if it is possible, or ID of whole back cover.

And if you know good internet shop with shipment to Europe and send me link, I will be very pleasure.

Thank you in advance

PS: Sorry for my bad English

⟐ Answered December 25, 2016 at 16:22 MST

Canon EOS 6D: Canon eos 6D buttons not working constatly trying to focus

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 03:18:50 -0700

Hi, I have a problem with my Canon 6D. It was working fine and one day when I turned it on it started this behavior: when turned on it starts focusing but no buttons are pressed, Top lcd shows information as unusual, AF mode, Drive, ISO buttons not working, only backlight button works, shutter button works...

I've tried reset it by removing battery and card with no succes, even tried removing internal clock battery and cleaning all the buttons, nothing changed, tried top cover with all buttons from another 6D still same results, I think it's corrupted software or motherboard issue it is running firmware 1.1.2 I've tried update with EOS utility because usual method with SD card is not possible because menu button doesn't work as well but in EOS utility I get a error message "update not possible, camera busy"

Has anyone had similar problem or know how to "force update" it?

Canon EOS 6D: Main dial replacement, there's some grease?

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 03:01:25 -0700

I was about to replace the main dial (next to shutter button) but I figured out there's some white vaseline-looking stuff between these parts there. What stuff it is actually? I think it would be wise to clean the old greases off at least, so I probably need to put some new grease there.

Canon EOS 6D: How can I hack the USB of my Canon camera?

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:11:48 -0700

I damaged the Mini USB port of my Canon EOS 6D and I’m trying to get a few cables out from the PCB directly to comunicate with the camera, I soldered a few cables for VUSB, GND, D+ and D- but when I plug the camera to the PC is not detected…

I saw the Data signal with my scope and I see some data bursts sometimes but nothing on the PC… What m I missing?

How can I recover the USB comunication without changing the whole PCB?

⟐ Edited November 22, 2024 at 19:11 MST