Canon Eos M Instruction Manual

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Customizing theCamera
You can customize various camera functions to suit 
your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. 
Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative 
Zone modes.
Set up the EOS M just the way you 
like it. 
Customisable controls allow you to 
fine-tune the camera's behaviour 
according to your own preferences.
 

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1Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)].
Under the [5 4] tab, select [ Custom 
Functions (C.Fn) ], then press .
2Select the Custom Function 
number.
Press the < YA >/< ZO > button to 
select the Custom Function number, 
then press < Q/0 >.
3Change the setting as desired.
Press the < Wj /i >/ button 
to select the setting (number), then 
press < Q/0 >.
 Repeat steps 2 and 3 if you want to 
set another Custom Functions.
 At the bottom of the screen, the 
current Custom Function settings are 
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3 Setting Custom Functions N
* If [Depth-of-field preview] or [Flash exposure comp.] is set, it will be invalid “-”.
Custom Functions
C.Fn I: ExposureStill Photo 
Shooting Movie 
Shooting
1Exposure level incrementsp.28422
2ISO expansion22
C.Fn II: Image
3Highlight tone priorityp.28522
C.Fn III: Autofocus
4AF-assist beam (LED) firingp.2862-
* If you use an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) equipped with an LED light,  the LED light will turn on for AF-assist even in the  c, o , and d modes.
C.Fn...

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Custom Functions are organized into four groups based on the function 
type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C.Fn II: Image, C.Fn III: Autofocus, C.Fn IV: 
Operation/Others.
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C.Fn I: Exposure
C.Fn-1 Exposure level increments
0: 1/3-stop
1: 1/2-stop
Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure 
compensation, AEB, flash exposure compensation, etc. This is 
effective when you prefer to control the exposure in less fine 
increments than 1/3-stop increments.
C.Fn-2 ISO...

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C.Fn II: Image
C.Fn-3 Highlight tone priority
0: Disable
1: Enable
Improves the highlight detail. The dynamic range is expanded from the 
standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the 
grays and highlights becomes smoother.
With setting 1, the Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.159) is automatically set to 
[Disable ] and the setting cannot be changed.

With setting 1, noise (grainy image, banding, etc.) may become slightly 
more pronounced than with setting...

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C.Fn III: Autofocus
C.Fn-4 AF-assist beam (LED) firing
You can enable or disable the AF-assist beam.0: EnableWhen necessary, the self-timer/AF-assist beam will emit the AF-assist 
beam. This setting is applicable also for LED-compatible external flashes.
1: Disable
The AF-assist beam is not emitted.
C.Fn IV: Operation/Others
C.Fn-5 Shutter/AE lock button
0: AF/AE lock
1: AE lock/AFThis is convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Press 
the < YA > button to...

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C.Fn-6XL  button function
You can assign a frequently-used function to the < XL > button. While 
the camera is ready to shoot, press .
0: Normal (set center AF point)
1: Depth-of-field preview
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.
Press the < XL > button to stop down the lens to the...

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Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently.
1Select [My Menu settings].
Under the [9 ] tab, select [My Menu 
settings ], then press < Q/0 >.
2Select [Register to My Menu].
Select [ Register to My Menu ], then 
press < Q/0 >.
3Register the desired items.
Select an item to register, then press 
.
 On the confirmation dialog, select 
[OK ] and press < Q/0 > to register 
the item.
 You can register up to six items.
 To...

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Reference
This chapter provides reference information for camera 
features, system accessories, etc.
Certification LogoUnder the [54] tab, if you select [ Certification Logo Display ] and 
press < Q/0 >, some of the logos of the camera’s certifications 
will appear. Other certification logos can be found in this Instruction 
Manual, on the camera body, and on the camera’s package.
 

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With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E12 (sold separately), you can connect the 
camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the remaining 
battery level.
1Insert the DC Coupler.
Open the cover and insert the DC 
Coupler until it locks in place.
2Connect the DC Coupler.
1. Open the cover, 2. Insert the 
adapter’s plug into the coupler firmly.
3Connect the power cord.
Connect the power cord as shown in 
the illustration.
 After using the camera, unplug the 
power plug from the power outlet.
Using a...