Canon Eos M Instruction Manual

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3 i: Changing the ISO Speed N
ISO Speed Guide
* High ISO speeds will result in grainier images.
ISO SpeedShooting Situation (No flash)Flash Range100 - 400Sunny outdoorsThe higher the ISO speed, 
the farther the flash range 
will extend (p.139).400 - 1600Overcast skies or evening time1600 - 12800, HDark indoors or night
Under [ 54: Custom Functions (C.Fn) ], if [2: ISO expansion ] is set to 
[ 1: On ], “H” (equivalent to ISO 25600) can also be set (p.284).
 Even if a low ISO speed is set, noise may be noticeable in the LCD 
monitor image under low light. However, when you shoot, the image 
recorded will have minimal noise. (The image quality of the LCD monitor 
image is different from that of the recorded image.)
Under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [3: Highlight tone priority] is 
set to [1: Enable], ISO 100 and “H” (equivalent to ISO 25600) cannot be selected (p.285). Shooting in high temperatures may result in images that look grainier. 
Long exposures can also cause irregular colors in the image.
 When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and 
banding) may become noticeable.

If you use a high ISO speed and flash to shoot a close subject, overexposure may result. With ISO 12800 or “ H” (equivalent to ISO 25600), the number of possible 
shots/maximum burst for continuous shooting will greatly decrease.
 As “ H” (equivalent to ISO 25600) is an expanded ISO speed setting, 
noise (such as dots of light and banding) and irregular colors will be more 
noticeable, and the resolution will be lower than usual.

As the maximum ISO speed that can be set differs between still photo shooting 
and movie shooting (manual exposure), the ISO speed you set may change 
when you switch from still photo shooting to movie shooting. Even if you switch 
back to still photo shooting, the ISO speed will not revert to the original setting.
 
The maximum ISO speed that can be set varies depending on the setting 
for [ 2: ISO expansion ] under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn) ].
•
When [0: Off] is set: If you set ISO 12800 during still photo shooting and 
then switch to movie shooting, ISO speed will be changed to ISO 6400.
• When [ 1: On] is set: If you set ISO 12800/H (equivalent to ISO 25600) 
during still photo shooting and  then switch to movie shooting, ISO 
speed will be changed to 
“H” (equivalent to ISO 12800).
 
						

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If the ISO speed is set to [AUTO] and 
you press the shutter button halfway, the 
current ISO speed will be displayed. As 
indicated below, the ISO speed will be 
set automatically to suit the shooting 
mode.
*1: Fixed at ISO 400 for bulb exposures.
*2: Depends on the maximum ISO speed limit set.
*3: If fill-in flash results in overexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO speed will be set 
(except in < a> mode).
*4: Except in the  A, 6, and F  modes.
*5: Automatically set within ISO 400 - 1600 (or up to the maximum limit) in the  C, 
2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , and < d> modes if you use bounce flash with an external 
Speedlite.
ISO [AUTO]
Shooting ModeISO Speed SettingA /C /2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /GAutomatically set within ISO 100 - 6400FAutomatically set within ISO 100 - 12800d /s /f /a *1Automatically set within ISO 100 - 6400*2
With flashISO 400*3*4*5
When [ AUTO] is set, the ISO speed is indicated in whole-stop increments. 
However, the ISO speed is actually set in finer increments. Therefore, in the 
image’s shooting information (p.256), you may find an ISO speed such as 
125 or 640 displayed as the ISO speed.
 
						

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3 i: Changing the ISO Speed N
For ISO Auto, you can set the maximum ISO speed limit within ISO 400 
- 6400.
Under the [A3] tab, select [ISO Auto], 
then press < Q/0 >. Select the ISO 
speed, then press < Q/0 >.
3  Setting the Maximum ISO Speed for [ISO Auto] N
 
						

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Six Picture Styles are provided to suit your photographic expression or subject. Each one can be fine-tuned.
1Display the Quick Control screen.
With the Q Quick Control screen,  
you can check the effect while setting 
the Picture Style.
2Ta p  [ D].
3Tap a Picture Style to select it.
To fine-tune the Picture Style, press 
the < B> button.
D Auto
The color tone will be adjusted automatically to suit the scene. 
The colors will look vivid, especially for blue skies, greenery, and 
sunsets in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes.
P Standard
The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose 
Picture Style suitable for most scenes.
A Selecting the Best Pi cture Style for the SubjectN
Available Picture Styles
If the desired color tone is not obtained with [ Auto], use another Picture 
St yle.
 
						

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A Selecting the Best Picture Style for the Subject N
QPortrait
For nice skin tones. The image looks softer. Suited for close-up 
portraits.
By changing the [Color tone ] (p.168), you can adjust the skin 
tone.
R Landscape
For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. 
Effective for impressive landscapes.
S Neutral
This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with 
their computer. Natural color tones and a subdued look.
U Faithful
This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with 
their computer. When the subject is captured under a color 
temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to 
match the subject’s color. Vivid colors are suppressed for a 
subdued look.
V Monochrome
Creates black-and-white images.
W User Def. 1-3
You can register a basic style such as [ Portrait], [Landscape], a 
Picture Style file, etc., and adjust it as desired (p.170). If no 
Picture Style is registered, the setting will be the same as the 
[Auto ] default settings.
Black-and-white images shot in formats other than  1 cannot be 
reverted to color. If you want to later shoot pictures in color, make 
sure the [ Monochrome ] setting has been canceled.
 
						

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* “Focus mode” will be displayed when an EF-M lens has been attached.
1Select the AF method.
Under the [A 2] tab, select [Focus 
mode ], [AF method ], or 
[Continuous AF ].
 Select the item to be set, then press 
.
 You can also select the [ AF method] 
on the Quick Control screen.
Changing the Focusing Method
Scene Intelligent  AutoBasic Zone modes, 
Creative Zone modes
Focus mode*Menu(AF only)AF, MF, AF+MF
AF methodMenu, 
Quick Controlu +Tracking, FlexiZone - Multi, FlexiZone - 
Single
Continuous AFMenuEnable / Disable
 
						

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Changing the Focusing Method
2Set the lens focus mode to [AF].
Under the [A 2] tab, select [Focus 
mode ].
 Select [ AF].
For [ Focus mode ], if you select 
[AF+MF ], you can hold the shutter 
button pressed halfway after the AF 
operation and focus manually (MF) 
with the focusing ring.
 Set the lens focus mode switch to 
.
With an EF-M lens 
(operated with a 
menu):
With an EF or EF-S 
lens (operated with a 
switch):
 
						

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Human faces are detected and focused. If a face moves, the AF point 
 also moves to track the face.
1Check the AF point.
 When a face is detected, the < p> 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.
 If no faces are detected or if you tap 
the screen but do not select any face 
or subject, the camera will switch to 
[FlexiZone - Multi ] for automatic 
selection (p.120).
2Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
When focus is achieved, the AF point 
will turn green and the beeper will 
sound. (If [ AF operation ] has been 
set to [ Servo AF ], the AF point 
remains white and the beeper will not 
sound.)
If focus is not achieved, the AF point 
will turn orange.
3Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely 
(p.67).
u(face)+Tracking: 
c
 
						

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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 < p> may cover only part of the face.
 When you press the < XL > button, the < > AF point will appear at the 
center of the screen. Drag it to move the AF point. Press the < XL > 
button again, and the AF point will move to the detected subject.
 Since AF is not possible with a face detected near the edge of the 
picture, the < p> will be grayed out. If you press the shutter button 
halfway, the subject will be focused  in FlexiZone - Multi method with 
automatic selection.
 
						

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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).
1Select the AF zone. N
Pressing the < XL > 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 < XL > button.
 During zone selection, tap the [ ] 
icon on the screen to switch to 
automatic selection.
2Focus the subject.
Aim the AF point over the subject and 
press the shutter button halfway.
When focus is achieved, the AF point 
turns green and the beeper sounds. 
(If [AF operation ] has been set to 
[Servo AF ], the AF point remains 
white and the beeper will not sound.)
If focus is not achieved, the AF point 
will turn orange.
3Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely 
(p.67).
FlexiZone - Multi: 
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