Canon EOS M User manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

ENGLISH

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The EOS M is a high-performance, interchangeable-lens digital camera

featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective

megapixels, DIGIC 5, high-precision and high-speed 31-point AF,

approx. 4.3 fps continuous shooting, and Full High-Definition (Full HD)

movie shooting.

The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation, and provides

many features for demanding shots.

Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further

Familiarize Yourself with the Camera

With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have

captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how

they come out. You can then better understand the camera.

To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety

Warnings” (p.333, 334) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16-19).

Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability

After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been

properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the

images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon

cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

Copyrights

images or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory

card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that

certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography

even for private enjoyment.

Introduction

This camera is compatible with SD memory cards, SDHC memory

cards, and SDXC memory cards. In this manual, “card” refers to all

these cards.

*The camera does not come with a card for recording images/

movies. Please purchase it separately.

Cards that can record movies

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6

“ ” or higher (p.177).

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With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have

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With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have

captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how

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captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how

they come out. You can then better understand the camera.

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they come out. You can then better understand the camera.

To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety

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To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety

Warnings” (p.333, 334) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16-19).

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Warnings” (p.333, 334) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16-19).

Testing the Camera Before Use

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Testing the Camera Before Use

and Liability

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and Liability

After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been

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After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been

properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the

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properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the

images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon

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images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon

cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

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cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

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images or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory

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images or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory

card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that

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card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that

Before starting, check that all the following items have been included

with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

* Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E is provided. (The LC-E12E comes with a

power cord.)

If you purchased a Camera Kit, check that all the components are included.

Depending on the Camera Kit, these may include a lens, Speedlite flash or

Mount Adapter EF-EOS M.

Item Check List

EOS Solution Disk XXX

CEL-XXX XXX

Windows XXX XXX

Mac OS X XXX XXX

XXXXX

XXXXX Windows XXX XXX

EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk XXX

Mac OS X XXX XXX

XXXXX

CEL-XXX XXX

Battery Pack

LP-E12

(with protective cover)

Battery Charger

LC-E12/LC-E12E*

Interface Cable

Neck Strap

EM-100DB

Camera

(with body cap)

EOS Solution Disk

(Software)

EOS Camera

Instruction Manuals

Disk

Basic

Instruction Manual

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EOS Solution Disk

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EOS Solution Disk

Icons in this Manual

<5> : Indicates the Main Dial to be turned.

: Indicates the Main Dial buttons on the top,

bottom, left, or right to be pressed.

<Q/0> : Indicates the Main Dial to be pressed at the

center.

0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that the corresponding function

remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16

sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,

and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the

LCD monitor.

3: Press the <M> button to set a function.

M: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the

function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.25).

(p.**) : Reference page number for more information.

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

: Tips or advice for better shooting.

: Problem-solving advice.

Basic Assumptions

The instructions in this manual assume that the power is on (p.37)

and the menu functions and Custom Functions are set to the default

settings.

The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the

EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens as an example.

Conventions Used in this Manual

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remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16

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remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16

sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

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sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,

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* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,

and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the

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and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the

> button to set a function.

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> button to set a function.

: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the

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: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the

function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.25).

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function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.25).

(p.**) : Reference page number for more information.

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(p.**) : Reference page number for more information.

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

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: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

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: Supplemental information.

: Tips or advice for better shooting.

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: Tips or advice for better shooting.

For first-time digital camera users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the

camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures.

Chapters

Introduction 2

Getting Started 31

Scene Intelligent Auto + Basic Zone Modes and Image Playback

Creative Shooting 101

Advanced Shooting 141

Shooting Movies 177

Handy Features 203

Image Playback 229

Post-Processing Images During Playback 259

Printing Images 265

Customizing the Camera 281

Reference 289

Downloading Images to a Personal Computer and Index

337

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Image Playback

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Image Playback

Post-Processing Images

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Post-Processing Images

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Contents at a Glance

Shooting

Shoot automatically Îp.65-87 (Basic Zone modes)

Blur the background Îp.75 (CCreative Auto)

Keep the background in sharp focus

Shoot continuously Îp.133 (iContinuous shooting)

Take a picture of yourself in a group

Îp.136 (jSelf-timer)

Freeze the action Îp.142 (sShutter-priority AE)

Blur the action

Create more background blur Îp.144 (fAperture-priority AE)

than with Creative Auto

Shoot with image effects Îp.94 (Creative filters)

Adjust the image brightness Îp.153 (Exposure compensation)

(exposure)

Shoot in low light Îp.66, 138 (D

Flash photography)

p.109 (ISO speed setting)

Photograph fireworks at night Îp.150 (Bulb exposure)

Shoot movies Îp.177 (kMovie shooting)

Image Quality

Shoot with image effects Îp.114 (Picture Style selection)

matching the subject

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Continuous shooting)

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Continuous shooting)

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Self-timer)

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Self-timer)

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p.142

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p.142

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Shutter-priority AE)

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Shutter-priority AE)

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p.144

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p.144

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Adjust the image brightness

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Adjust the image brightness

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Shoot in low light

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Shoot in low light

Photograph fireworks at night

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Photograph fireworks at night

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Make a large-size print of the picture

Îp.105 (73, 83, 1)

Take many pictures Îp.105 (7a, 8a, b, c)

Focusing

Change the point of focus Îp.116 (AF point selection)

Shoot a moving subject Îp.81, 131 (Servo AF)

Playback

View the images on the camera Îp.98 (xPlayback)

Search for pictures quickly Îp.231 (Index display)

p.232 (IImage browsing)

Rate images Îp.234 (Ratings)

Prevent important images Îp.252 (KImage protect)

from accidental deletion

Delete unnecessary images Îp.254 (LDelete)

Auto play images and movies Îp.243 (Slide show)

View the images or movies on a TV set

Îp.247 (Video OUT)

Adjust the LCD monitor brightness

Îp.207 (LCD monitor brightness)

Apply various effects to a photo Îp.260 (Creative filters)

Printing

Print pictures easily Îp.265 (Direct printing)

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p.81, 131

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p.81, 131

(Servo AF)

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(Servo AF)

View the images on the camera

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View the images on the camera

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p.98

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p.98

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Prevent important images

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Prevent important images

from accidental deletion

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from accidental deletion

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Delete unnecessary images

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Delete unnecessary images

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Auto play images and movies

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Auto play images and movies

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Power

Battery

• Charging Îp.32

• Installing/Removing Îp.34

• Battery check Îp.39

Power outlet Îp.290

Power saving Îp.38

Card

Installing/Removing Îp.34

Format Îp.57

Release shutter

without card Îp.204

Lens

Attaching/Detaching Îp.44

Zoom Îp.45

Image Stabilizer Îp.46

AF/MF switching Îp.116

Basic Settings

Language Îp.43

Zone/Date/Time Îp.40

Beeper Îp.204

LCD Monitor

Brightness adjustment Îp.207

Touch screen Îp.61

Recording Images

Creating/Selecting a folder

Îp.208

File numbering Îp.210

Image Quality

Image-recording quality Îp.105

Picture Style Îp.114

White balance Îp.172

Color space Îp.176

Image enhancement features

• Auto Lighting Optimizer Îp.159

• Lens peripheral

illumination correction Îp.163

• Chromatic aberration

correction Îp.164

• Noise reduction for long

exposures Îp.161

• Noise reduction for

high ISO speeds Îp.160

• Highlight tone priority Îp.285

AF operation Îp.130

AF point selection Îp.66

Manual focusing Îp.126

Drive

Drive mode Îp.24

Continuous shooting Îp.133

Self-timer Îp.136

Maximum burst Îp.106

Shooting

Shooting mode Îp.25

ISO speed Îp.109

Feature guide Îp.60

Bulb Îp.150

Index to Features

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p.45

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p.45

p.46

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p.116

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p.116

illumination correction

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illumination correction

• Chromatic aberration

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• Chromatic aberration

correction

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correction

• Noise reduction for long

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• Noise reduction for long

exposures

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exposures

• Noise reduction for

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• Noise reduction for

high ISO speeds

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high ISO speeds

• Highlight tone priority

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• Highlight tone priority

Index to Features

Metering mode Îp.151

Remote control Îp.291

Quick Control Îp.50

Creative filters Î

Exposure Adjustment

Exposure compensation Îp.153

AEB Îp.155

AE lock Îp.157

Flash

External flash Îp.292

External flash control Îp.220

• Wireless flash Îp.223

Fill-in flash Îp.140

Live View Shooting

Autofocusing (AF)

methods Îp.116

Autofocusing (AF)

operation Îp.130

Touch Shutter Îp.125

Aspect ratio Îp.108

Grid display Îp.205

Quick Control Îp.50

Movie Shooting

Movie shooting Îp.177

Sound recording Îp.197

Video snapshot Îp.189

Manual exposure Îp.180

Still photo shooting Îp.184

Quick Control Îp.186

Playback

Image review time Îp.205

Single-image display Îp.98

Shooting information

display Îp.256

Index display Îp.231

Image browsing

(Jump display) Îp.232

Magnified view Îp.231

Image rotate Îp.233

Rating Îp.234

Movie playback Îp.239

Slide show Îp.243

Viewing images on TV Îp.247

Protect Îp.252

Erase Îp.254

Quick Control Îp.236

Image Editing

Creative filters Îp.260

Resize Îp.262

Printing

PictBridge Îp.268

Print Order (DPOF) Îp.275

Photobook Set-up Îp.279

Customization

Custom Functions (C.Fn)Îp.282

My Menu Îp.288

Software Îp.337

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p.116

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p.116

Touch Shutter

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Touch Shutter

Image rotate

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Image rotate

Movie playback

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Movie playback

Slide show

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Slide show

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Viewing images on TV

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Viewing images on TV

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Protect

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Protect

Introduction 2

Item Check List................................................................................. 3

Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 4

Chapters........................................................................................... 5

Contents at a Glance........................................................................ 6

Index to Features ............................................................................. 8

Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 16

Quick Start Guide ........................................................................... 20

Nomenclature ................................................................................. 22

Getting Started 31

Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 32

Installing and Removing the Battery and Card............................... 34

Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 37

Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time .......................................... 40

Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 43

Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 44

About the Lens Image Stabilizer .................................................... 46

Basic Operation.............................................................................. 48

Quick Control.................................................................................. 50

3Menu Operations.................................................................. 54

Formatting the Card ....................................................................... 57

Switching the LCD Monitor Display ................................................ 59

Feature Guide ................................................................................ 60

dUsing the Touch Screen and Main Dial...................................... 61

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Quick Start Guide ........................................................................... 20

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Quick Start Guide ........................................................................... 20

Nomenclature ................................................................................. 22

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Nomenclature ................................................................................. 22

Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 32

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Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 32

Installing and Removing the Battery and Card............................... 34

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Installing and Removing the Battery and Card............................... 34

Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 37

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Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 37

Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time .......................................... 40

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Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time .......................................... 40

Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 43

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Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 43

Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 44

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 44

About the Lens Image Stabilizer .................................................... 46

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About the Lens Image Stabilizer .................................................... 46

Basic Operation.............................................................................. 48

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Basic Operation.............................................................................. 48

Quick Control.................................................................................. 50

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Quick Control.................................................................................. 50

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