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Canon EOS R6 — Settings for Golden Hour Photography
Here are the recommended camera settings for golden hour photography with the Canon EOS R6. These general values work as a great starting point — for settings tailored to your specific gear, try the wizard.
Recommended Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO | 100–400 |
| Aperture | f/2.8 – f/8 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/125s – 1/500s |
| White Balance | Daylight / Shade |
| Focus Mode | Single AF / Continuous AF |
Tips for Your Camera
- Your Canon EOS R6 has in-body stabilization (~8 stops). In this scene, you can often handhold at slower shutter speeds than the table shows.
These values are general recommendations. The wizard gives you values optimized for your Canon EOS R6 and lens — plus step-by-step menu paths.
Camera-Specific Tips
- Use the electronic viewfinder (EVF) to take advantage of the live histogram feature, which helps you assess exposure in real-time. This ensures that your images are neither too dark nor too bright.
- The Canon EOS R6 has a fully articulating touchscreen, which makes it easy to shoot from creative angles, such as low to the ground or overhead, while still being able to see and adjust your composition.
- Configure the customizable buttons on the Canon EOS R6 to quickly access your most-used settings. This can significantly speed up your workflow in manual mode, allowing you to focus on capturing the moment.
Where to find these settings on your Canon EOS R6
ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and more in the camera menu
Get Camera-Specific Guidance
These are general recommendations for this scene. The wizard can show you exactly where to find each setting in your camera’s menu system, plus values optimized for your specific gear.
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Get settings tailored to your Canon EOS R6 for golden hour photography — including menu paths and lens tips.