Canon Eos M Instruction Manual

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Advanced Shooting
This chapter builds on Chapter 3 and introduces more 
ways to shoot creatively.
The first half of this chapter explains how to use the < s>, 
< f >, and < a> modes.
 All the functions explained in Chapter 3 can also be used in 
the < s>, < f >, and < a> modes.
 To see which functions can be used in each shooting mode, 
see page 296.
 The  M mark shown on the right of the page title indicates 
that the function is available only in Creative Zone modes 
(p.25).
The pointer icon...

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You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the  
(Shutter-priority AE) mode.
*< s > stands for Time value.
1Tap the shooting  mode icon on 
the screen’s upper left corner.
 The shooting mode selection screen 
will appear.
2Ta p  [s] on the screen.
3Set the desired shutter speed.
See “Shooting Tips” for advice on 
setting the shutter speed.
 When you tap the shutter speed, the 
setting screen will appear. Tap [ Y]/
[Z ] or turn the < 5> dial to set the 
shutter speed.
 Turning the...

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s: Convey the Subject’s Movement
To freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject
Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec.
 To blur a running child or animal and convey an impression of 
motion
Use a medium shutter speed such as 1/250 sec. to 1/30 sec. While 
following the moving subject, press the shutter b utton to take the picture. 
If you use a telephoto lens, hold it steady to prevent camera shake.
 To blur a flowing river or fountain
Use a slow shutter speed of 1/30 sec. or...

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To blur the background or to make everything near and far look sharp, 
use  (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the depth of field (range of 
acceptable focus).
*  stands for Aperture value, which is the size of the diaphragm hole inside the lens.
1Tap the shooting  mode icon on 
the screen’s upper left corner.
 The shooting mode selection screen 
will appear.
2Ta p  [ f] on the screen.
3Set the desired aperture.
The higher the f/number, the wider 
the depth of field where sharper focus 
is obtained...

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f: Changing the Depth of Field
When using an aperture with a high f/number or shooting in low 
light scenes, note that camera shake can occur.
A higher aperture f/number will make the shutter speed slower. 
Under low light, the shutter speed can be as long as 30 sec. In such 
cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a 
tripod.
 The depth of field depends not only on the aperture, but also on 
the lens and on the subject distance.
Since wide-angle lenses have a wide depth of...

f: Changing the Depth of Field
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If the picture will be too dark, the “ 30"” (30 sec.) shutter speed 
display will blink. If this happens, tap to display the setting screen 
and then tap [ Y] (or turn the < 5> dial to the left) to set a lower 
aperture f/number or increase the ISO speed.
If the picture will be too bright, the “ 4000” (1/4000 sec.) shutter 
speed display will blink. If this happens, tap to display the setting 
screen and then tap [ Z] (or turn the < 5> dial to the right) to set a...

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f: Changing the Depth of Field
The aperture opening (diaphragm) changes only at the moment when 
the picture is taken. Otherwise, the aperture remains fully open. 
Therefore, when you look at the scene on the LCD monitor, the depth of 
field will look narrow.
You can check the depth of field with the procedure below.
1Enable depth-of-field preview.
Under [ 54: Custom Function 
(C.Fn) ], set [6: 
XL button function ] 
to [ 1: Depth-of-field preview ] 
(p.287).
 The Custom Function setting 
procedure...

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You can set both the shutter speed and aperture manually as desired. 
Set the exposure while referring to the exposure level scale. This 
method is called manual exposure.
* stands for Manual.
1Tap the shooting  mode icon on 
the screen’s upper left corner.
 The shooting mode selection screen 
will appear.
2Ta p  [ a] on the screen.
3Set the shutter speed and 
aperture.
 When you tap the shutter speed and 
aperture, the setting screen will 
appear.
Tap [ Y]/[Z ] or turn the < 5> dial to 
set the...

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a: Manual Exposure
5Set the exposure and take the 
picture.
 Check the exposure level and set the 
desired shutter speed and aperture.
 If the exposure level exceeds ±3 
stops, the < I/J> will light up at < -3> 
or < +3> on the exposure level scale. 
 In [A 3: Auto Lighting Optimizer ], if the checkmark  for [ Disable 
during man expo] is removed, it can be set in the < a> mode (p.159).
 When ISO Auto is set, you can press the < YA > button to lock the ISO 
speed.
 After recomposing the picture,...

a: Manual Exposure
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To obtain a correct flash exposure for the main subject, the flash output 
will be set automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash exposure). 
You can set the shutter speed from 1/200 sec. to 30 sec. or bulb.
A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open 
for as long as you hold down the shutter 
button. It can be used to photograph 
fireworks and other subjects requiring 
long exposures.
As explained in step 3 on page 148, 
either tap [Y] or turn the < 5> dial to the 
left to...