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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 Came
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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) Neck Strap Interface Cable EM-100DB EOS DIGITAL Instruction Manual Software Instruction Solution Disk Manual (Software) Basic Instruction Manual * Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E is provided. (The LC-E12E comes with a power cord.) If you purcha
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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, dia
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Chapters For first-time digital camera users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction 2 Getting Started 31 1 Scene Intelligent Auto + Basic Zone Modes and Image Playback 65 2 Creative Shooting 101 3 141 Advanced Shooting 4 177 Shooting Movies 5 203 Handy Features 6 229 Image Playback 7 Post-Processing Images During Playback 259 8 Printing Images 265 9 Customizing the Camera 281 10 Reference 289 11 Downloading Images to a Personal Computer and
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Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatically p.65-87 (Basic Zone modes) Blur the background p.75 (C Creative Auto) Keep the background in sharp focus Shoot continuously p.133 (i Continuous shooting) Take a picture of yourself in a group p.136 (j Self-timer) Freeze the action p.142 (s Shutter-priority AE) Blur the action Create more background blur p.144 (f Aperture-priority AE) than with Creative Auto Shoot with image effects p.94 (Creative filters) Adjust the image brightn
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Make a large-size print of the picture p.105 (73, 83, 1) Take many pictures p.105 (7a, 8a, b, c) Focusing Change the point of focus p.116 (AF point selection) Shoot a moving subject p.81, 131 (Servo AF) Playback View the images on the camera p.98 (x Playback) Search for pictures quickly p.231 (Index display) p.232 (I Image browsing) Rate images p.234 (Ratings) Prevent important images p.252 (K Image protect) from accidental deletion Delete unnecessary images p.254 (L Delete) A
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Index to Features Power Image Quality Battery Image-recording quality p.105 • Charging p.32 Picture S tyle p.114 • Installing/Removing p.34 White balance p.172 • Battery check p.39 Color sp ace p.176 Power outlet p.290 Image enhancement features Power saving p.38 • Auto Lighting Optimizer p.159 • Lens peripheral Card illumination correction p.163 In stalling/Removing p.34 • Chromatic aberration Format p.57 correction p.164 • Noise reduction for long Release shutter exposure
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Index to Features Metering mode p.151 Playback Remote control p.291 Image review time p.205 Quick Control p.50 Single-image display p.98 Creative filters p.94 Shooti ng information display p.256 Exposure Adjustment Index display p.231 Exposure compensation p.153 Image browsing AEB p.155 (Jump display) p.232 AE lock p.157 Magnified view p.231 Image rotate p.233 Flash Rating p.234 Extern al flash p.292 Movie playback p.239 Extern al flash control p.220 Slide show p.
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Contents Introduction 2 Item Check List................................................................................. 3 Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 4 Chapters........................................................................................... 5 Contents at a Glance........................................................................ 6 Index to Features ...........................................................................
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Contents Scene Intelligent Auto + 2 Basic Zone Modes and Image Playback 65 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................66 A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) .........................71 Select a Shooting Mode..................................................................74 C Creative Auto Shooting.............................................................75 2 Shooting Portraits (Portrait) .......................................................78 3 Sho
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Contents f: Changing the Autofocus Operation ....................................... 130 i Continuous Shooting .............................................................. 133 j Using the Self-timer................................................................. 136 D Using a Flash............................................................................ 138 Advanced Shooting 141 4 s: Convey the Subject’s Movement .......................................... 142 f: Changing the Depth of Field
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Contents Setting the Movie-recording Size ..................................................187 Shooting Video Snapshots............................................................189 Movie Menu Function Settings......................................................197 Handy Features 203 6 Handy Features ............................................................................204 Disabling the Beeper..................................................................204 Card Reminder...........
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Contents k Enjoying Movies ..................................................................... 237 k Playing Movies ....................................................................... 239 X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ................................. 241 Slide Show (Auto Playback) ......................................................... 243 Viewing the Images on TV ........................................................... 247 K Protecting Images.............................
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Contents Reference 289 11 Using a Household Power Outlet..................................................290 Remote Control Shooting..............................................................291 External Speedlites .......................................................................292 Using Eye-Fi Cards.......................................................................294 Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode ..............296 System Map..............................
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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 If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly. When you detach the lens, the image sensor will be exposed. To prevent scratching the image sensor, do not touch the image sensor. 17 C OP Y
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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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Handling Precautions Lens After detaching the lens from the camera, put down the lens Contacts with the rear end up and attach the lens caps to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts. Cautions regarding Prolonged Use If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a prolonged period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin burns. About smudges adhering to the fr
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Quick Start Guide Insert the battery (p.34). 1 Charging the battery: p.32 Insert a card (p.34). With the card’s label facing toward 2 the front of the camera, insert it into the card slot. Attach the lens (p.44). Align the lens’ index with the 3 camera’s index. Press the power button to turn on the camera, and set 4 (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.66). All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. When the LCD monitor displays the time zone or date/time setting screen
