Canon Eos M Instruction Manual

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f: Changing the Autofocus Operation N
Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the camera will focus only once.
When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper 
will sound.
 With evaluative metering (p.151), the exposure setting will be set at 
the same time focus is achieved.
 While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the focus will be 
locked. You can then recompose the shot if desired.
This AF operation is suited for focusing moving subjects. When 
you first press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus 
and the AF point will be fixed. While you hold down the shutter 
button halfway, the camera will keep focusing the subject. 
 The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
 During continuous shooting, the AF operation for shots after the first 
one is as follows.
• When an EF-M lens is attached: the camera will continuously focus 
the subject.
• When an EF or EF-S lens is attached: Focus lock will be used.
 When an EF or EF-S lens is attached, setting the [AF method ] to 
[FlexiZone - Single ] is recommended.
 Depending on the shooting conditions, it may take a moment until 
the shutter is released.
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects
Servo AF for Moving Subjects
If [53: Beep ] is set to [ Disable], the beeper will not sound when focus is 
achieved.
 
						

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Depending on the lens used, the distance to the subject and the 
subject’s speed, the camera may not be able to achieve correct 
focus.
 During continuous shooting, the image displayed on the LCD 
monitor may seem out of focus.
 If you operate the zoom during continuous shooting, the focus may 
be lost. Use continuous shooting after using the zoom to obtain the 
desired composition.
Under low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button halfway, 
the self-timer/AF-assist beam may be emitted. It illuminates the subject 
to enable easier autofocusing.
AF-Assist Beam
With Servo AF, the beeper will not sound even when focus is achieved.
 When you hold the camera, be sure not to obstruct the self-timer lamp/
AF-assist beam (p.48).
 In < 5> mode, the self-timer/AF-assist  beam does not emit the AF-
assist beam.
 The AF-assist beam will not be emitted with Servo AF operation.
 In Creative Zone modes, the AF-assist beam will be emitted when 
necessary.
 In movie shooting mode, the AF-assist beam is not emitted.
 The AF-assist beam makes it easier to  focus at the center of the screen.
 Depending on the lens attached, the AF-assist beam may be obstructed 
and the camera may not be able to focus automatically.
 You can enable or disable the AF-assist beam with the [ 4: AF-assist 
beam (LED) firing ] setting under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn) ].
 When using an external flash, the AF-assist beam of the flash will not be 
emitted. However, if you use an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) 
equipped with an LED light, when [ AF operation] is set to [ONE SHOT ], 
the LED light will turn on for AF-assist if necessary.
 
						

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You can shoot up to approx. 4.3 shots per second (p.134). 
This is effective for shooting a child walking toward you or capturing 
different facial expressions.
1Press the  button.
 You can also select the shooting 
mode on the  B Quick Control 
screen.
2Ta p  [ i].
 By tapping [2 ], you can return to the 
previous screen.
3Take the picture.
 The camera shoots continuously 
while you hold down the shutter 
button completely.
i Continuous Shooting
 
						

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 Also set the AF operation  (p.130) matching the subject.
•  For a moving subject
When an EF-M lens is being used and [ Servo AF] and [AF 
method ] are both set, focusing on a moving subject will be 
continuous during continuous shooting. 
•  For still subjects
When One-Shot AF is set, the camera will focus only once during 
continuous shooting.
 The continuous shooting speed (maximum number of frames per 
second) depends on the AF operation settings and the lens used.
* During continuous shooting, the AF operation for shots after the first one is as 
follows.
• When an EF-M lens is attached: the camera will continuously focus the  subject.
• When an EF or EF-S lens is attached: Focus lock will be used.
 The continuous shooting speed may decrease when shooting 
subjects whose brightness changes considerably.
 Depending on the lens used, the image displayed on the LCD 
monitor may appear darker during continuous shooting. However, 
the images will be recorded with the correct exposure.
 When the ISO speed is set to ISO 12800 or higher, the LCD monitor 
brightness can be adjusted only from “ 1” to “4”.
Shooting Tips
AF operation
One-Shot AFServo AF
approx. 4.3 fps EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM: approx. 1.7 fps
EF-M 22mm f/2 STM: approx. 1.2 fps
EF and EF-S lenses: approx. 4.3 fps
 
						

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i Continuous Shooting
 Flash can also be used (with Speedlite 90EX attached).
Since the flash will require recycling time, the continuous shooting 
speed will be slower.
 When the battery level is low, the continuous shooting speed will become 
slightly slower.

The continuous shooting speed may become slower depending on the lens 
type, shutter speed, aperture, subject conditions, brightness, flash use, etc.
 When you use a Creative Filter and shoot, even if you set the drive mode 
to < i> (continuous shooting), single shooting will take effect.
 
						

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1Press the  button.
 You can also select the shooting 
mode on the  B Quick Control 
screen.
2Tap the self-timer.
 By tapping [2 ], you can return to the 
previous screen.
Q :10-sec. self-timer
The remote controller can also 
be used (p.291).
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.
3Take the picture.
 Focus the subject, then press the 
shutter button completely.
You can check the self-timer operation 
with the self-timer/AF-assist beam, 
beeper, and countdown display (in 
seconds) on the LCD monitor.
Two seconds before the picture is 
taken, the self-timer/AF-assist beam 
will light up and the beeper will sound 
faster.
To cancel the self-timer shooting:
Press the < Wj /i > button or set the power to .
(To cancel the self-timer setting, press the < Wj /i > button and tap 
[u ] or [ i].)
j Using the Self-timer
 
						

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j Using the Self-timer
With < q>, the interval between the mult iple shots may be prolonged 
depending on the shooting functions settings such as the image-
recording quality or flash.
 When you use a Creative Filter and shoot, even if you set the drive mode 
to < q> (Self-timer: Continuous), single shooting will take effect.
After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image (p.98) to check 
focus and exposure is recommended.
 When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.71) on 
an object at about the same distance as where you will stand.
 
						

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In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, you can attach a 
flash unit and just press the shutter button to take nice pictures. In the 
 mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set 
automatically to obtain correct exposure of the subject.
In this section, the use of flash functions is explained using a Speedlite 
90EX. For details about using other EOS-dedicated, EX-series 
Speedlite flashes, see page 292. For details on the Speedlite 90EX, see 
the Speedlite 90EX Instruction Manual. (When the Speedlite 90EX is 
attached to this camera, its AF-assist beam will not light up.)
When the shooting mode is < A> (Scene Intelligent Auto), < 2> 
(Portrait), < 4> (Close-up) or < 6> (Night Portrait), fully automatic flash 
shooting is possible. When the shooting mode is < C> (Creative Auto), 
you can select [ Auto flash], [Flash on ] or [Flash off ] from the Quick 
Control screen*.
* The flash mode will differ depending on the shooting mode.
* Flash mode can be set from the Quick Control screen.
D Using a Flash
Fully Automatic Flash Shooting
Shooting ModeFlash mode
A  (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Auto flashC (Creative Auto)Auto Flash/Flash on/Flash off*2 (Portrait)Auto flash3  (Landscape)Flash off4 (Close-up)Auto flash5  (Sports)Flash off6 (Night Portrait)Auto flashF (Handheld Night Scene)Flash onG  (HDR Backlight Control)Flash offd (Program AE)Flash onsFlash onfFlash onaFlash on
Movies Flash off
If the resulting picture is too dark, get closer to the subject and take the 
picture again.
 
						

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D Using a Flash
1Attach a Speedlite and turn on the 
Speedlite.
The Speedlite’s power lamp will light 
and recharging will start.
2Check that the  lamp lights.
 When it lights, you can shoot.
 In Basic Zone modes (p.26), you will 
not be able to release the shutter until 
the < D> lamp lights.
3Press the shutter button halfway.
 On the bottom left of the LCD monitor, 
check that the  icon is displayed.
4Take the picture.
When focus is achieved and you 
press the shutter button completely, 
the flash will fire for the picture.
Effective Flash Range [Approx. in meters/feet]
ISO speedEF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMEF-M 22mm f/2 STM
18mm (f/3.5)55mm (f/5.6)22mm (f/2.0)
1001 - 2.6 / 3.3 - 8.51 - 1.6 / 3.3 - 5.21 - 4.5 / 3.3 - 14.8
2001 - 3.6 / 3.3 - 11.81 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.51 - 6.4 / 3.3 - 21.0
4001 - 5.1 / 3.3 - 16.71 - 3.2 / 3.3 - 10.51 - 9.0 / 3.3 - 29.5
8001 - 7.3 / 3.3 - 23.91 - 4.5 / 3.3 - 14.81.1 - 12.7 / 3.6 - 41.7
16001 - 10.3 / 3.3 - 33.81 - 6.4 / 3.3 - 21.01.6 - 18.0 / 5.2 - 59.0
32001.3 - 14.5 / 4.3 - 47.61 - 9.1 / 3.3 - 29.82.3 - 25.5 / 7.5 - 83.6
64001.8 - 20.6 / 5.9 - 67.61.1 - 12.9 / 3.6 - 42.33.2 - 36.0 / 10.5 - 118
128002.6 - 29.1 / 8.5 - 95.41.6 - 18.2 / 5.2 - 59.74.5 - 50.9 / 14.8 - 167
 
						

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When you turn the camera  after having shot with a Speedlite 
90EX attached to the camera, the Speedlite’s power will also be turned 
< 2 >. However, depending on the operation, the Speedlite’s power 
off may not be correctly linked to the camera’s power off.
 If the resulting picture is too dark.
In Creative Zone modes: a , f , s  or d, get closer to the 
subject  or increase the ISO speed. By increasing the ISO speed, 
you can extend the flash range.
In other shooting modes, get closer to the subject and take the 
picture again.
 Using fill-in flash
To take pictures of backlit subjects, select [Evaluative ] for [E-TTL II 
meter. ] (p.220). Using the fill-in flash function, you can have the 
subject’s face appear brighter.
 In bright light, decrease the ISO speed. ( a, f , s  or d 
mode)
If the exposure setting on the LCD monitor blinks, decrease the ISO 
speed.
 Detach the lens hood and keep at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away 
from the subject.
If the lens has a hood attached or you are too close to the subject, 
the bottom of the picture may look dark due to the obstructed flash. 
For important shots, check the image on the LCD monitor to make 
sure the flash exposure looks natural (not dark at the bottom).
Camera-Linked Flash  Power Off Function
Shooting Tips
When using the Mount Adapter EF-EOS M, the light of the flash may be 
partially obstructed, casting a shadow on the bottom part of the picture.