C Y P O E Basic Instruction Manual
Introduction 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.
Instruction Manuals This Basic Instruction Manual only explains the camera’s basic operations and functions for basic shooting with the EOS M attached with an EF-M lens. For more detailed instructions such as shooting with EF and EF-S lenses with Mount Adapter EF-EOS M, advanced shooting and playback procedures, printing photos, and Custom Functions, see the Camera Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM.
Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Camera (with body cap) Battery Pack LP-E12 (with protective cover) Neck Strap EM-100DB EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software CD-ROM) C Battery Charger LC-E12/LC-E12E* Interface Cable Y P O Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) Camera Basic Instruction Manual * Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E is provided.
Conventions Used in this Manual 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. : 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.
Contents Introduction 2 Instruction Manuals .................................................................................... 3 Item Check List........................................................................................... 4 Conventions Used in this Manual............................................................... 5 Handling Precautions ................................................................................. 8 Quick Start Guide ..................................................
Contents 4 Shooting Close-ups (Close-up) ........................................................... 58 5 Shooting Moving Subjects (Sports) .................................................... 59 6 Shooting Night Portraits (Night Portrait) (With a Tripod) ..................... 60 F Shooting Night Scenes Handheld (Handheld Night Scene) ................ 61 G Shooting Backlit Scenes (HDR Backlight Control).............................. 62 x Image Playback.......................................................
Handling Precautions Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. Do not point the camera-attached lens toward the sun. The sun’s heat can damage the camera’s internal components. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth.
Handling Precautions LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded. If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period with the same screen displayed, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed.
Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery (p.22). 2 Insert a card (p.22). 3 Attach the lens (p.30). 4 Charging the battery: p.20 With the card’s label facing toward the front of the camera, insert it into the card slot. Y P O Align the lens’ index with the camera’s index. C Press the power button to turn on the camera, and set (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.48). All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.
Quick Start Guide 5 Focus the subject (p.35). 6 Take the picture (p.35). 7 Review the picture (9?). Aim the LCD monitor’s center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. C Y P O The captured image will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. To display the image again, press the button (p.64). To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.64).
Nomenclature Speaker (p.84) Focal plane mark (p.58) Power button (p.25) Flash-sync contacts Shutter button (p.35) Hot shoe Microphone Mode Dial (p.15) Self-timer lamp/ AF-assist beam Strap mount (p.19) Grip C Y P O Remote control sensor Terminal cover EF-M Lens mount index (p.30) Contacts (p.9) Lens mount Lens release button (p.31) Lens lock pin External microphone IN terminal HDMI mini OUT terminal Body cap (p.
Nomenclature LCD monitor/Touch screen (p.39, 44/45, 82, 85) Power/Access lamp (p.24) Menu button (p.39) Movie Start/Stop button (p.76) Playback button (p.64) Quick Control/ Setting button (p.36/39) Tripod socket C Y P O Info button (p.36, 44, 64, 78) DC Coupler terminal cover Card/Battery compartment cover (p.22) <5> Main Dial (p.46) Drive mode selection button (p.
Nomenclature Screen Display Number of possible shots Number of possible shots during WB bracketing Self-timer countdown Maximum burst Battery check (p.26) zxcn e High-speed sync (FP flash) d FE lock/FEB in-progress Creative filters Eye-Fi transmission status* Shooting mode Picture Style AF method (p.
Nomenclature Mode Dial Switches to Scene Intelligent Auto, Still Photos, or Movies. Shoot still photos with or , or shoot movies with . Scene Intelligent Auto enables you to just press the shutter button to take a picture with the camera taking care of everything to suit the subject or scene. With Still photos, you can select Creative Zone modes or the Basic Zone modes. Creative Zone Y P O These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects.
Nomenclature Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject or scene. C : Creative Auto (p.54) 2 : Portrait (p.56) 3 : Landscape (p.57) 4 : Close-up (p.58) 5 : Sports (p.59) 6 : Night Portrait (p.60) F : Handheld Night Scene (p.61) G : HDR Backlight Control (p.62) Movies Y P O With Movie, you can select Autoexposure or Manual exposure.
Nomenclature Lens EF-M Lens (Lens with no focus mode switch and no Image Stabilizer switch.) * Instructions for EF lens, EF-S lens and Mount Adapter EF-EOS M are in the Camera Instruction Manual PDF file. Focusing ring (9?) Zoom ring (p.31) Hood mount Zoom position index (p.31) Filter thread (front of lens) Y P O Lens mount index (p.30) C Contacts (p.9) Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories.
Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E12 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E12 (p.20). Power plug Charge lamp Full-charge lamp Battery pack slot Y P O IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed. Battery Charger LC-E12E C Charger for Battery Pack LP-E12 (p.20).
This camera was designed so you can truly enjoy taking photos and capturing the feeling, the essence of a moment in your photos. Photographs are fun and wonderful! Getting Started Y P O This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap C Fit the strap’s metallic ring over the camera’s strap mount. Use a coin or similar tool to turn the stopper clockwise until it stops (the index marks are aligned).
Charging the Battery 1 Remove the protective cover. the battery. 2 Attach Align the battery’s h mark with the battery charger’s g mark. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. LC-E12 the battery. 3 Recharge For LC-E12 Y P O As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger’s prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet. For LC-E12E LC-E12E C Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a power outlet.
Charging the Battery Tips for Using the Battery and Charger Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery before using. Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity. After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the charger from the power outlet. When not using the camera, remove the battery.
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E12 into the camera. The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. SDHC and SDXC cards with UHS-I can also be used. The captured images are recorded onto the card. Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. Installing the Battery and Card the cover. 1 Open Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover. the battery.
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card the cover. 4 Close Press the cover until it snaps shut. When you set the power to <1>, the number of possible shots (p.26) will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Possible shots Removing the Battery and Card 1 Set the power to <2>. the cover. 2 Open Make sure the LCD monitor and C Y P O Power/access lamp are off, then open the cover. If [Recording...] is displayed, close the cover. the battery. 3 Remove 1.
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card After opening the card/battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back further. Otherwise, the hinge may break. When the Power/access lamp is blinking in orange, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card/battery compartment cover during this time. Also, never do any of the following while the Power/ access lamp is blinking in orange.
Turning on the Power If you set the power to <1> and the time zone/date/time setting screen appears, see page 27 to set the time zone and date/time. Pressing the power button toggles between <1> and <2>. With the power <2>, holding down the button for 2 sec. or longer will start the playback mode. When an EF-M lens is attached to the camera and the power is off, the aperture stops down to shut out the light and protect the inside of the camera.
Turning on the Power z Checking the Battery Level When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels. z : Battery level is sufficient. x : Battery level is low, but the camera can still be used. c : Battery will be exhausted soon. (Blinks) n : Recharge the battery. Battery Life [Approx.
3 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time When you turn on the camera for the first time, the Time zone and Date/Time setting screen will appear. First set the time zone, then set the date and time. Note that the shooting date/time appended to the captured images will be based on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time. Set the Time Zone [London] is set by default. the menu screen. 1 Display Press the button. the [52] tab, select [Time Zone].
3 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time the [52] tab, select [Date/Time]. 2 Under On the Main Dial, press the / button to select the [52] tab. On the Main Dial, press the / button to select [Date/Time], then press . and time. 3 SetOnthethedate Main Dial, press the / button to select the number to be adjusted. Press so is displayed. On the Main Dial, press the / button to set the number, then press (returns to ). saving time.
3 Selecting the Interface Language the menu screen. 1 Display Press the button. the [52] tab, select 2 Under [LanguageK]. On the Main Dial, press the / button to select the [52] tab. On the Main Dial, press the / button to select [LanguageK] (the fifth from the top), then press . C Y P O language. 3 SetOnthethedesired Main Dial, press the / // button to select the language, then press . X The interface language will change.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens The camera can use EF-M, EF, and EF-S lenses. To attach an EF or EF-S lens to the camera, Mount Adapter EF-EOS M is required. Attaching a Lens the caps. 1 Remove Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. Index the lens. 2 Attach Align the lens’ index with the camera’s index. Turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place. 3 Y P O Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. Attach the rear lens cap to the detached lens. About Zooming To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly. C Y P O Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause loss of vision.
About the Lens Image Stabilizer When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. * IS stands for Image Stabilizer. * Instructions for EF and EF-S lenses are in the Camera Instruction Manual PDF file. With an EF-M Lens (Operated with a Menu) Set it with the menu*. By default, it is set to [Enable]. the menu screen. 1 Display Press the button. the [A2] tab, select [Image 2 Under Stabilizer].
About the Lens Image Stabilizer Using the Image Stabilizer when Shooting the shutter button halfway. 1 Press X The Image Stabilizer will operate. the picture. 2 Take When the picture looks steady on the LCD monitor, press the shutter button completely to take the picture. C Y P O The Image Stabilizer cannot correct “subject blur”, when the subject moves at the time of exposure. For bulb exposures, set the IS to <2>. If <1> is set, Image Stabilizer incorrect operation may occur.
Basic Operation Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Vertical shooting Y P O Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. Rest your hand’s right index finger lightly on the shutter button. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of the other.
Basic Operation Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway The camera will focus and adjust the exposure automatically (shutter speed and aperture set automatically). The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed (8). Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture.
Quick Control You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen. There are two types of Quick Control screens: Q Quick Control and B Quick Control. Quick Control 1 QTap [Q] on the screen or press . B Quick Control Press and hold the button until the B Quick Control screen shown on the next page appears. X The Quick Control screen will appear. function. 2 SetTapthethedesired function to be set.
Quick Control Scene Intelligent Auto Q Quick Control B Quick Control B Basic Zone modes B Creative Zone modes B C Y P O the picture. 3 Take Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
Quick Control Functions that can be set with Quick Control AF method (p.66) White balance (9?) AF operation (9?) Image-recording quality (9?) Creative filters (9?) Picture Style (9?) Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.47) Metering mode (9?) Aperture (9?) Shutter speed (9?) Highlight tone priority (9?) Shooting mode (p.15, 16) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (9?) White balance correction (9?) White balance (9?) AF method (p.66) C Y P O AF operation (9?) White balance bracketing (9?) Drive mode (p.
3 Menu Operations You can set various settings with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. Operate the menus with the button, Main Dial, and button. button LCD monitor Main Dial Menu Screen Y P O The menu applicable to the current shootings mode is provided.
3 Menu Operations Creative Zone modes 3 Playback A Shooting 5 Set-up 9 My Menu Tab Menu items Movie shooting C 40 Y P O Menu settings
3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure the menu screen. 1 Display Press the button. a tab. 2 Select Press the / button to select a tab. For example, the [A3] tab refers to the screen displayed when the A (Shooting) tab’s third icon [ ] from the left is selected. the desired item. 3 Select Press the / button to select the item, then press . Y P O the setting. 4 Select Press the / button or C / button to select the setting.
3 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images to a computer, etc., before formatting the card. [Format card]. 1 Select Under the [51] tab, select [Format card], then press . the card.
3 Formatting the Card Execute [Format card] in the following cases: The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card error is displayed (9?). What is low-level formatting? Perform low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems slow or if you want to totally erase all data in the card.
Switching the LCD Monitor Display B Quick Control Each time you press the button, the LCD monitor switches between the Live View screen and B Quick Control (p.36). Menu Captured Image Appears when you press the button. Press the button again to return to the Live View screen. C Y P O Appears when you press the button. Press the button again to return to the Live View screen.
d Using the Touch Screen and Main Dial The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can operate with your fingers. Also, on the camera back, you can turn the Main Dial to make a selection and press the dial’s top, bottom, left, right, or center. You can operate this camera by touching the LCD monitor or using the Main Dial (turning it or pressing the top, bottom, left, or right) to select an item, then pressing the Main Dial’s center button to set it.
d Using the Touch Screen and Main Dial Drag Menu screen (Sample display) Slide your finger while touching the LCD monitor. Scale display (Sample display) Y P O Operations possible by dragging your finger on the screen Selecting a menu tab or item after pressing the button Setting a scale control Quick Control Playback operations (swipe) C Main Dial To select a function, you can turn the dial or press the top, bottom, left, and right edges.
Through the lens of a camera, you may discover things you’ve never noticed before. Try wearing casual clothing so you can rest on one knee or crouch if necessary. Walk around with a camera in hand and observe your surroundings so you can discover new subjects you may find interesting. Scene Intelligent Auto + Basic Zone Modes Y P O This chapter explains how to shoot with the Scene Intelligent Auto and Basic Zone modes. Basic Zone modes enable you to just point and shoot by pressing the shutter button.
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. With Scene Intelligent Auto, the camera always focuses automatically. You can select one of three AF methods with the menu or Quick Control screen. When you select [u (face)+Tracking], the person’s face will be detected and focused (p.66). [FlexiZone - Multi] makes it easier to focus a moving subject (p.68).
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) the subject. 3 Focus Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. the picture. 4 Take Press the shutter button completely. Y P O X The captured image will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. C The mode makes the colors look more impressive in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes.
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) FAQ The AF point does not turn green and focus is not achieved. Try again, aiming the AF point at an area with a good bright/dark contrast, then press the shutter button halfway. Also, focus might not be achieved if you are too close to the subject. Move away from the subject and shoot. Multiple AF points appear in green. Focus has been achieved at all the green AF points. When the AF point covering the desired subject turns green, take the picture.
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) With a digital camera, you should use a card with ample capacity. If you cannot decide on the composition or which mode to use, you should shoot freely in various compositions and modes. Even if the picture is slightly blurred, it can still convey something. You can always erase failed or unwanted images, so be sure to try many different shots.
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) Scene Icons When you shoot in the mode, an icon representing the scene detected by the camera will be displayed. Subject Portrait*1 Non-Portrait Nature and Movement Outdoor Movement Scene Background Close*2 Background Color Bright Gray Backlit Blue sky included Light blue Backlit *3 Sunset Spotlight Dark With tripod *4*5 *3 C Y P O *4*5 *3 Orange Dark blue *3 *1 : Displayed only when the AF method is set to [u+Tracking].
Select a Shooting Mode the shooting mode icon on the 1 Tap screen’s upper left corner. The shooting mode selection screen will appear. the screen to select a shooting 2 Tap mode. You can also select the shooting mode on the B Quick Control screen. With z Y P O Tap the arrow on either side of the screen to go to another page. The shooting mode screen has three pages, the Creative Zone screen has one page, and the Basic Zone screen has two pages.
C Creative Auto Shooting In the mode, you can easily blur the background, change the drive mode or control the firing of an attached Speedlite flash. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. The default settings are the same as the mode. * CA stands for Creative Auto. Turn the Mode Dial to , then 1 select on the screen. the Quick Control screen.
C Creative Auto Shooting (1) Ambience-based shots (Q Quick Control / B Quick Control) You can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. (2) Blurring/Sharpening the background (Q Quick Control / B Quick Control) If you move the index mark toward the left, the background will look more blurred. If you move it toward the right, the background will look more in focus. If you want to blur the background, see “Shooting Portraits” on page 56.
2 Shooting Portraits (Portrait) This mode blurs the background to make the person stand out better. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer. Shooting Tips Y P O The further the distance between the subject and background, the better. The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand out better in front of a plain, dark background. C Use a telephoto lens.
3 Shooting Landscapes (Landscape) Suited for wide scenes when you want everything to be in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Shooting Tips Y P O With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far will be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth to landscapes. C Shooting night scenes. Since the flash will be disabled, this mode <3> is also good for night scenes.
4 Shooting Close-ups (Close-up) For shooting flowers and small objects up close. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately). Shooting Tips Y P O Use a simple background. When the background has no other flowers, leaves, etc., the close-up subject will stand out more. C Move as close as possible to the subject. Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses have indications such as <40.25m/0.8ft>.
5 Shooting Moving Subjects (Sports) Use this mode to photograph a moving subject. Shooting Tips Y P O Shoot continuously. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus and the AF point will be fixed. While the camera focuses, the beeper will sound. If focus cannot be achieved, the AF point will turn orange. When the right moment comes, press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
6 Shooting Night Portraits (Night Portrait) (With a Tripod) Attach Speedlite 90EX and shoot portraits with a beautiful and bright night scene in the background. Shooting Tips Y P O Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view. Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. C Take portraits without flash. When the Speedlite’s power is <1>, the Speedlite will fire a flash automatically under low-light conditions to obtain a nice portrait.
F Shooting Night Scenes Handheld (Handheld Night Scene) For shooting night scenes while handholding the camera. When you take a picture, four shots are taken continuously to produce a single, bright photo that reduces camera shake. Shooting Tips C Y P O Hold the camera firmly. While shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. If the continuous shots are very misaligned due to camera shake, etc., they may not align properly in the final image.
G Shooting Backlit Scenes (HDR Backlight Control) When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas. When you take a picture, three continuous shots will be taken at different exposures. The loss of detail in highlights and shadows will be reduced in the final image. Shooting Tips Y P O Hold the camera firmly. While shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. If the continuous shots are very misaligned due to camera shake, etc., they may not align properly in the final image.
(Handheld Night Scene) When shooting night scenes and other scenes with multiple point-like light sources, the camera may not be able to focus automatically. In such cases, set the focus mode to [MF] and focus manually. When shooting flash photography, if the flash fires and the subject’s background is close enough to be illuminated by the flash or the night scene has only few lights, the shots may not align correctly. This can result in a blurry photo.
x Image Playback The easiest way to play back images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 81. back the image. 1 Play Press the button. X The last captured image or last image viewed will appear. When the power is <2> and you hold down the button for 2 seconds or longer, the power will turn <1> and the playback screen will appear. an image. 2 Select When you press the button, the last image captured will be displayed first.
Changing the Focusing Method Scene Intelligent Auto Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes AF, MF, AF+MF Focus mode* Menu (AF only) AF method Menu, Quick Control u+Tracking, FlexiZone - Multi, FlexiZone - Single Continuous AF Menu Enable / Disable * “Focus mode” will be displayed when an EF-M lens has been attached. * Instructions for EF and EF-S lenses are in the Camera Instruction Manual PDF file. the AF method. 1 Select Under the [A2] tab, select [Focus mode], [AF method], or [Continuous AF].
Changing the Focusing Method u(face)+Tracking: c Human faces are detected and focused. If a face moves, the AF point
also moves to track the face. the AF point. 1 Check When a face is detected, the
AF point will appear over the face to be focused. You can also tap the screen to select the face or subject. If the subject is not a face, < > will be displayed.
Changing the Focusing Method If the focus is far off, face detection will not be possible. If you set [Continuous AF] to [Enable], you can prevent the image from becoming greatly out of focus. An object other than a human face may be detected as a face. Face detection will not work if the face is very small or large in the picture, too bright or too dark, or partially hidden. The
may cover only part of the face. When you press the button, the < > AF point will appear at the center of the screen.
Changing the Focusing Method FlexiZone - Multi: o Up to 31 AF points (automatically selected) covering a wide area can be used to focus. This wide area can also be divided into 9 zones for focusing (zone selection). the AF zone. N 1 Select Pressing the button will toggle between automatic selection and zone selection. In Basic Zone modes, automatic selection will be set. To select a zone, tap it on the screen. To return to the center zone, press the button.
Changing the Focusing Method When the camera does not focus the desired target subject with automatic AF point selection, switch the AF method to zone selection or [FlexiZone Single], and refocus. Depending on the aspect ratio setting, the number of AF points will differ. At [3:2], there will be 31 AF points. At [1:1] and [4:3], there will be 25 AF points. And at [16:9], 21 AF points. Also, at [16:9], there will be only three zones.
Changing the Focusing Method Notes About [u+Tracking], [FlexiZone - Multi], and [FlexiZone - Single] AF Operation Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again. The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation. If the light source changes during autofocusing, the screen may flicker and focusing may be difficult. If this happens, autofocus under the light to be used for shooting.
Changing the Focusing Method Shooting conditions that make focusing difficult Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky, solid-color flat surfaces or when highlights or shadow details are lost. Extremely bright or dark subjects. Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction. Subjects with repetitive patterns (skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc.). Fine lines and subject outlines. Under a light source whose brightness, color, or pattern keeps changing.
Changing the Focusing Method Using Continuous AF The default setting is [Enable]. Since the focus is constantly close to the subject, when you press the shutter button, the camera quickly focuses the subject. If [Enable] is set, the lens will operate frequently and consume more battery power. This will reduce the number of possible shots (battery life). When an EF or EF-S lens is used, during Continuous AF, turn off the power before setting the lens’s focus mode switch to .
x Shooting with the Touch Shutter You can focus and take the picture automatically just by tapping the LCD monitor screen. This works in all shooting modes. the touch shutter. 1 Enable Tap [y] on the screen’s bottom left. Each time you tap the icon, it will toggle between [y] and [x]. When [x] is set, you can tap to focus and shoot. When [y] is set, you can tap to select the point to focus. Then, press the shutter button completely to shoot. to shoot. 2 TapTapthethescreen face or subject on the screen.
j Using the Self-timer the button. 1 Press You can also select the shooting mode on the B Quick Control screen. self-timer. 2 TapBythe tapping [2], you can return to the previous screen. Q: 10-sec. self-timer The remote controller can also be used (9?). l: 2-sec. self-timer q: 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots Tap [W]/[X] to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer. C Y P O the picture. 3 Take Focus the subject, then press the shutter button completely.
Movies shot with interchangeable-lens digital cameras have a unique look, different from video shot with camcorders. You can manipulate how light enters the camera, shoot wide angle, and enjoy many other video features. Shooting Movies Y P O Set the Mode Dial to to shoot movies. The movie recording format will be MOV. For more movie-shooting details, functions, and cautions, see the Camera Instruction Manual PDF file.
k Shooting Movies Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the movies shot (9?). * For details on manual-exposure movie shooting (M), see the Camera Instruction Manual PDF file. Autoexposure Shooting When you select the Movie shooting mode [k], autoexposure is set to adjust the brightness automatically. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . [k] (Movie auto exposure) 2 Select for the shooting mode. Y P O the subject. 3 Focus Before shooting a movie, focus with AF or manual focus (p.65-69).
k Shooting Movies With certain lenses, focus cannot be achieved with AF. Focus manually instead (9?). If [Movie Servo AF: Disable] is set, you can focus by pressing the shutter button halfway. The ISO speed (100-6400), shutter speed, and aperture are set automatically. Press the button to lock the current exposure setting (AE lock) (9?). To release the AE lock, press the button again. In movie shooting mode, you can tap [A] to lock the exposure/release the AE lock.
k Shooting Movies Movie Shooting Screen Each time you press the button, the information display will change.
k Shooting Movies During movie shooting, note the following: If is set and the ISO speed or aperture changes during movie shooting, the white balance may also change. If you shoot a movie under fluorescent or LED lighting, the movie may flicker. Zooming the lens during movie shooting is not recommended. Zooming the lens can cause changes in the exposure regardless of whether the lens’ maximum aperture changes or not. Exposure changes may be recorded as a result.
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Viewing images on a large TV screen is a very different experience from seeing them on a computer screen. Seeing photos on a large screen is another way to enjoy them. Image Playback Y P O This chapter explains basic operations to playback images and movies. C About images shot and saved with another device The camera may not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera, edited with a computer or whose file name was changed.
d Playing Back with the Touch Screen The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can touch with your fingers for playback operations. Press the button to play back images. (The last shot will appear first.) If the power is off, you can hold down the button for 2 sec. or longer to turn on the camera and display the playback screen. Browse Images Swipe with one finger. With the single-image display, use one finger to swipe the image to the left or right to see another image.
d Playing Back with the Touch Screen Reduce Images (Index Display) Pinch two fingers. Touch the screen with two fingers spread apart, and pinch your fingers together on the screen. Each time you pinch your fingers, the screen changes from a single-image display to a 4-image index display and 9image index display. The selected image on the index display is indicated in an orange frame. Movie images on the index display will have a vertical perforation. Magnify Images Y P O Spread two fingers apart.
k Playing Movies back the image. 1 Play Press the button to display images. a movie. 2 Select Press the / button to select a movie. On the single-image display, the < 1> icon displayed on the upper left indicates a movie. If the movie is a video snapshot, < > will be displayed. You can press the button to switch to the shooting information display (9?). In the index display, perforations at the left edge of a thumbnail indicate a movie.
k Playing Movies Movie Playback Panel Operation Playback Description 7 Play Pressing toggles between play and stop. 8 Slow motion Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the / button. The slow-motion speed is indicated at the upper right of the screen. 5 First frame Displays the movie’s first frame. 3 Previous frame Each time you press , the previous frame is displayed. If you hold down , it will rewind the movie.
Instruction Manuals in the CD-ROM and Software Start Guide Y P O This chapter explains how to view the instruction manual PDF files in the provided CD-ROMs. It also introduces the software contained in the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM) and explains how to install them to your personal computer.
Viewing the Instruction Manual CD-ROM Camera Instruction Manual The Instruction Manual CD-ROM has the following PDF files: Camera Instruction Manual, Lens Instruction Manual (EFM18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and EF-M22mm f/2 STM), Mount Adapter EF-EOS M Instruction Manual, and Speedlite 90EX Instruction Manual. Camera Instruction Manual (PDF file) Explains all the camera’s functions and operation procedures and includes also all the contents in this Basic Instruction Manual.
Viewing the Instruction Manual CD-ROM 3 Double-click the “START” file. 4 Click on the name of the instruction manual you want to view. The screen shown in step 4 will appear. The icon that appears will differ depending on your computer. Click on the name of the instruction manual under the desired language. X The Instruction Manual in the desired language will be displayed. 日本語 English 使用説明書 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Français MODE D’EMPLOI EOS M EOS M EF-M18-55mm F3.5-5.
About the Software EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk This disk contains various software applications for EOS DIGITAL cameras. EOS Utility With the camera connected to a personal computer, EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer. You can also use EOS Utility to set various camera settings. Also, you can copy background music tracks, such as EOS Sample Music*, to the card. * Five original background music tracks are provided by Canon.
Installing the Software Do not connect the camera to your computer before you install the software. Otherwise, the software will not be installed properly. Even if your personal computer already has ImageBrowser EX installed, install ImageBrowser EX included on the CD-ROM that came with your new camera. It is the latest version with features optimized for your camera. You can also use the auto update feature to add the latest functions.
Software Instruction Manual Contains the Software Instruction Manuals. Copying and Viewing the Instruction Manual PDFs 1 Insert the [Software INSTRUCTION MANUAL] CD-ROM into your computer. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. For Windows, the icon is displayed in [(My) Computer]. For Macintosh, the icon is displayed on the desktop. 3 Copy the [English] folder to your computer. Instruction Manual PDFs with the names below are copied.
Software System Requirements For the latest compatibility information (including new OS versions), refer to your local Canon Web site. EOS Utility Windows OS Windows 7*1 Windows Vista*2 Windows XP Professional/Home Edition*3 Computer PC with one of the above OS preinstalled and a USB port as a standard feature (Upgraded machines not supported) * .NET Framework 3.0 or later is required.*4 CPU 1.
Software System Requirements Digital Photo Professional Windows OS Windows 7*1 Windows Vista*2 Windows XP Professional/Home Edition*3 Computer PC with one of the above OS preinstalled * Upgraded machines not supported CPU 1.
Software System Requirements ImageBrowser EX/CameraWindow Windows Operating System Computer CPU (Still Images) CPU (Movies) RAM (Still Images) Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computer running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port An Internet connection is required to use the auto update function. 1.6 GHz or higher HD (720p), SD: Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher Full HD (1080p): Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher ALL-I, IPB: Core 2 Duo 3.
Software System Requirements Picture Style Editor Windows OS Windows 7*1 Windows Vista*2 Windows XP Professional/Home Edition*3 Computer PC with one of the above OS preinstalled (Upgraded machines not supported) * .NET Framework 3.0 or later is required.*4 CPU 1.
Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries. - Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery.
• Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock. • Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens. Doing so may damage your vision. • Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally choke the child. • Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent fire and electrical shock. • Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed.
Digital Camera Model DS126391 Systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Battery Charger LC-E12 & LC-E12E. 2. Before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary remarks on (1) the charger, (2) the battery pack, and (3) the product using the battery pack. 3. CAUTION — To reduce risk of injury, charge only the Battery Pack LP-E12. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and other damage. 4.
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