Canon Eos M Instruction Manual

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Four methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness 
are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended.
In Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically.
1Select [Metering mode].
Under the [A 3] tab, select 
[Metering mode ], then press .
2Set the metering mode.
Select the metering mode, then press 
.
q Evaluative metering 
This is a general-purpose metering mode suited 
even for backlit subjects. The camera sets the 
exposure automatically to suit the scene.
w...

3 q Changing the Metering Mode N
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e Center-weighted average metering
The brightness is metered at the image center 
and then averaged for the entire scene. This 
metering mode is for advanced users.
When One-Shot AF is set: With  q, the exposure setting will be locked 
when you press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved. With  w, 
r , and  e, the exposure setting is set at the moment of exposure. (The 
exposure setting is not locked when you press the shutter button halfway.)
 

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Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out 
as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except <
a>). 
You can set the exposure compensation up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
You can set exposure compensation on the Live View screen or  B 
Quick Control screen. On the Live View screen, you can adjust the 
exposure compensation while checking the effect on the screen.
Using the Live View screen When you tap the exposure 
compensation scale, the...

Setting Exposure CompensationN
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Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out 
as desired. You can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
1Display the B Quick Control 
screen.
2Select [ y].
Press the < Wj /i >//
< Y A >/ button to select [y *].
[Flash exposure comp. ] will be 
displayed at the bottom.
3Set the exposure compensation amount.
To make the flash exposure brighter, turn the 
<
5> dial to the right. (Increased...

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This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the 
exposure automatically (up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) with 
three shots as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure.
This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing).
1Display the B Quick Control 
screen.
2Select exposure compensation.
3Set the AEB range.
 Turn the  dial or tap [ ]/[ ] to 
set the AEB range.
 You can also set both AEB and 
exposure compensation. Either tap 
[+]/[-] or press the < YA >/< ZO >...

Auto Exposure BracketingN
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4Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely. 
The three bracketed shots will be 
taken in this sequence: standard 
exposure, decreased exposure, and 
increased exposure.
 Follow steps 1 to 3 to turn off the AEB level display.
 The AEB setting will also be canceled automatically if the power is 
set to < 2>, flash recycling is completed, etc.
 Using AEB with continuous shooting
If  continuous shooting (p.133) is set and you press the shutter 
button completely,...

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You can lock the exposure when the area of focus is to be different from 
the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at 
the same exposure setting. Press the  button to lock the 
exposure, then recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock. It is 
effective for backlit subjects.
1Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway.
The exposure setting will be 
displayed.
2Press the  button. (8 )
 will appear and the exposure 
will be locked (AE lock).
 Press the <...

A Locking the Exposure (AE Lock) N
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* During manual focus, AE lock is  applied at the center AF point.
AE Lock Effects
Metering Mode 
(p.151)AF Point Selection Method  (p.118-121)
Automatic SelectionManual Selection
q*AE lock is applied at the AF 
point that achieved focus.AE lock is applied at the 
selected AF point.
wreAE lock is applied at the center AF point.
 

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If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and 
contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto 
Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG 
images, the correction is done when the image is captured. For RAW 
images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided 
software, p.340).
In Basic Zone modes, [Standard ] is set.
1Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
Under the [A 3] tab, select [Auto 
Lighting Optimizer ], then...

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This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise 
reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high 
ISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of the 
image (shadow areas) is further reduced. Change the setting to suit the 
noise level.
1Select [High ISO speed NR].
Under the [A 4] tab, select [High 
ISO speed NR ], then press .
2Set the setting.
Select the desired setting, then press 
.
The setting screen closes and the 
menu will...