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Basic Instruction Manual
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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. Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further Familiarize Yourself with the Camer
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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. The EOS M’s instruction manuals consist of the following: Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM C
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Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Battery Pack Battery Charger Camera LP-E12 LC-E12/LC-E12E* (with body cap) (with protective cover) Interface Cable Neck Strap EM-100DB Software EOS DIGITAL Instruction Manual Instruction Manual Solution Disk (CD-ROM) (CD-ROM) (Software CD-ROM) Camera Basic Instruction Manual * Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E is provided. (The LC-E12E comes with
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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. * In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials
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Contents Introduction 2 Instruction Manuals .................................................................................... 3 Item Check List........................................................................................... 4 Conventions Used in this Manual............................................................... 5 Handling Precautions ................................................................................. 8 Quick Start Guide.........................................
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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.............................................
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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. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it
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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. However,
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Quick Start Guide Insert the battery (p.22). 1 Charging the battery: p.20 Insert a card (p.22). 2 With the card’s label facing toward the front of the camera, insert it into the card slot. Attach the lens (p.30). 3 Align the lens’ index with the camera’s index. Press the power button to turn on 4 the camera, and set (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.48). All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. When the LCD monitor displays the time zone or date/time setting screen,
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Quick Start Guide Focus the subject (p.35). 5 Aim the LCD monitor’s center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. Take the picture (p.35). 6 Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Review the picture (9?). 7 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). After you fin
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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) Remote control sensor Terminal cover Grip EF-M Lens mount index (p.30) Contacts (p.9) Lens release button Lens mount (p.31) Lens lock pin External microphone IN terminal HDMI mini OUT terminal Body cap (p.30) Audio/video OUT/Digital terminal Parts whose reference page is not
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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) Info button (p.36, 44, 64, 78) DC Coupler terminal cover Tripod socket Card/Battery compartment cover (p.22) <5> Main Dial (p.46) Drive mode selection button (p.74) Erase button (9?) AE lock/FE lock button (9?) Aperture/Exposure compensation button
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Nomenclature Screen Display Number of possible shots Maximum burst Number of possible shots Battery check (p.26) during WB bracketing zxcn Self-timer countdown 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.65) Q Quick Control c u+Tracking o FlexiZone - Multi White balance Q Auto d FlexiZone - Single W Daylight AF operation E Shade (9?) R Cloudy X Y Tungsten light One-Shot AF U White fl
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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 These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects. a : Manual e
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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 With Movie, you can select Autoexposure or Manual exposure. k : Movie auto exposure M : Movie manual exposure 16 C OP Y
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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) Contacts (p.9) Lens mount index (p.30) Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Ca
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Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E12 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E12 (p.20). Power plug Charge lamp Full-charge lamp Battery pack slot 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 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E12 (p.20). Battery pack slot
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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 This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap 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). Make sure the strap’s metallic ring
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Charging the Battery Remove the protective cover. 1 Attach the battery. 2 Align the battery’s h mark with the battery charger’s g mark. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. Recharge the battery. LC-E12 3 For LC-E12 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger’s prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet. For LC-E12E Connect the power cord to the charger LC-E12E and insert the plug into a power outlet. Recharging starts automatically and the charg
