Canon Eos M Instruction Manual

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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.
Depending on the scene, instead of having the subject at the center, 
you should put the subject toward the right or left and include some 
background. This gives the picture more balance and depth.
While you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the 
focus will be locked at the subject’s distance. Then aim the camera to 
the right or left and press the shutter button completely. This is called 
“focus lock”. Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes 
(except  Sports).
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Recomposing the Shot
 
						

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When you shoot in the < A> mode, an icon representing the scene 
detected by the camera will be displayed.
*1 : Displayed only when the AF method is set to [ u+Tracking ]. If another AF 
method is set, the “Non-Portrait” icon will be displayed even if a person is 
detected.
*2 : Displayed when the attached lens has distance information. With an Extension  Tube or Closeup Lens, the icon displayed may not match the actual scene.
*3 : The icon suiting the scene detected will be displayed.
*4 : Displayed when you use a tripod for a low-light or night scene.
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Scene Icons
SubjectPortrait*1Non-Portrait
Background 
Color
BackgroundMovementNature and 
Outdoor 
SceneMovementClose*2
BrightGrayBacklit
Blue sky 
included
Light blue
Backlit
Sunset*3*3Orange
Spotlight
Dark blueDark
With tripod*4*5*3*4*5*3
 
						

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A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)
*5 : Displayed with any of the lenses below:
• EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM • EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
• EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM • EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM
• EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM • EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM
• EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II  • EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
• EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II • IS lenses marketed in 2012 or later.
* For certain scenes, the icon displayed may not match the actual scene.
The final image simulation is a function that allows you to see the 
effects of the Picture Style, white balance, etc., on the image.
The following settings will be automatically reflected.
 Picture Style
* All settings such as sharpness, contrast, colo r saturation, and color tone will 
be reflected.
 White balance
 White balance correction
 Ambience-based shots
 Light/scene-based shots
 Creative filters (when using [Soft focus ] and [Toy camera effect ], 
with depth-of-field preview button ON)*
 Metering mode
 Exposure
 Depth of field (with depth-of-field preview button ON)*
 Auto Lighting Optimizer
 Peripheral illumination correction
 Highlight tone priority
 Aspect ratio (image area confirmation)
* With the menu’s Custom Function C.Fn-6 set to “Depth-of-field preview”.
Final Image Simulation
Using the final image simulation you can check the effects of various 
settings on the image but the colors displayed on the screen will not fully 
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1Tap the shooting mode icon on 
the screen’s upper left corner.
 The shooting mode selection screen 
will appear.
2Tap the screen to select a 
shooting mode.
You can also select the shooting 
mode on the  B Quick Control 
screen.
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.
Creative Zone modes
You can select the following:  a: Manual,  f: Aperture-priority AE, 
s: Shutter-priority AE, and  d: Program AE.
Basic Zone modes
C : Creative Auto,  2: Portrait,  3: Landscape, 4 : Close-up, 5: 
Sports, 6 : Night Portrait,  F: Handheld Night Scene,  G: HDR 
Backlight Control 
k : Autoexposure,  M: Manual exposure
Select a Shooting Mode
With  z
With k
 
						

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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 < A> mode.
* CA stands for Creative Auto.
1Turn the Mode Dial to , then 
select  on the screen.
2Display the Quick Control screen.
With the  Q Quick Control screen, 
you can check the effect while setting 
the function (except for 
[Backgnd:Blurred  Sharp ]).
3Set the desired function.
Select the function, then tap [ 2].The selected function and Feature 
guide (p.60) will appear.
 For setting procedure and details on 
each function, see pages 76-77.
4Take the picture.
Press the shutter button.
C  Creative Auto Shooting
If you change the shooting mode or set the power to < 2>, the functions 
you have set on this screen will revert to their default setting. However, the 
AF method, image-recording quality, self-timer and remote control settings 
will be retained. With Creative Zone modes that allow the use of creative 
filters, the creative filter settings will be retained as well.
 
						

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(1) Ambience-based shots  (Q  Quick Control /  B Quick Control)
You can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images.
(1)
(2)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(4)
Battery check
Possible shots
Image-recording quality
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C Creative Auto Shooting
(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 78.
Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the background may 
not look so blurred. If flash is used, this setting will not be applied.
(3) Drive mode  (B  Quick Control)
< u > Single shooting : 
Shoot one image at a time.
< i > Continuous shooting : 
While you hold down the shutter button completely, 
shots will be taken continuously. You can shoot up to 
approx. 4.3 shots per sec.
< Q > Self-timer: 10sec./remote :
The picture is taken 10 seconds after you press the 
shutter button. A remote controller can also be used.
< l > Self-timer: 2sec. :
The picture is taken 2 seconds after you press the 
shutter button.
< q > Self-timer: Continuous :
Tap [W ]/[X] to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 
10) to be taken with the self-timer. 10 seconds after 
you press the shutter button, the set number of 
multiple shots will be taken.
(4)
Attached Speedlite 90EX flash firing (Q Quick Control / B Quick Control)
< a >Auto flash : The flash fires automatically when necessary.
< I > Flash on : The flash fires at all times.
< b >Flash off : The flash is disabled.
* When a flash other than the Speedlite 90EX is attached, the flash mode will 
be set to Flash on.
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This mode blurs the background to make the person stand out better. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer.
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.
 Use a telephoto lens.
If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with 
the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary.
 Focus the face.
Check that the AF point covering the face turns green.
2 Shooting Portraits (Portrait)
Shooting Tips
 The default setting is < i> (continuous shooting). If you hold down the 
shutter button, you can shoot continuously to obtain different poses and 
facial expressions (max. approx. 4.3 shots/sec.).
 Using the Speedlite 90EX or similar flash in Portrait mode is 
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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.
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.
 Shooting night scenes.
Since the flash will be disabled, this mode < 3> is also good for 
night scenes. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
3  Shooting Landscapes (Landscape)
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For shooting flowers and small objects up close. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately).
Use a simple background.
When the background has no other flowers, leaves, etc., the close-
up subject will stand out more.
 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>. (This example indicates 
a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm/0.8 ft.) The lens minimum 
focusing distance is measured from the < V> (focal plane) mark (on 
the left of the hot shoe) to the subject. If you get too close to the 
subject, focus cannot be achieved.
 With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.
If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the 
subject look larger.
4 Shooting Close-ups (Close-up)
Shooting Tips