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...

f: Changing the Autofocus Operation N
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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...

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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
 

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.
*...

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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>...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

D Using a Flash
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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...