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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 [ ]...