Canon Eos M Instruction Manual

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Creative Shooting
With Scene Intelligent Auto and Basic Zone modes, you 
can easily take pictures, but cannot change the function 
settings. With the  (Program AE), you can set 
various functions for more creative shooting.
 In the < d> mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and 
aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure.
 The difference between the Basic Zone modes and < d> is 
explained on page 296.
 The functions explained in this chapter can also be used in 
the < s>, < f >, and < a> modes explained in Chapter 
4.
 The  M mark shown on the right of the page title indicates 
that the function is available only in Creative Zone modes 
(p.25).
*< d> stands for Program.
* AE  stands for Auto Exposure.
Experiment with your photography to 
create new and exciting images. As you 
progress try out new viewpoints and shoot 
from different angles. 
Look for different facial expressions and 
poses in your portraits.
 
						

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The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.
1In the Creative Zone, select  
(p.74).
2Focus the subject.
 Aim the AF point over the subject. 
Then press the shutter button 
halfway.
The AF point achieving focus will turn 
green (with One-Shot AF).
The shutter speed and aperture will 
be set automatically and displayed.
3Check the display.
A standard exposure will be obtained 
as long as the shutter speed and 
aperture display do not blink.
4Take the picture.
Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
d: Program AE
 
						

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d: Program AE
 Change the ISO speed. Use Speedlite 90EX.
To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the 
ISO speed (p.109) or use Speedlite 90EX (p.138). In the < d> mode, 
the Speedlite 90EX does not fire automatically. In low-light 
conditions, turn < ON> the Speedlite 90EX and set [ A1: External 
Speedlite control ]’s [Flash firing ] to [Enable].
 The program can be shifted. (Program shift)
After pressing the shutter button halfway, turn the < 5> dial to 
change the shutter speed and aperture setting combination 
(program). Program shift is canceled automatically after the picture 
is taken*. Program shift is not possible with flash.
* If the pointer icon < c> is displayed above the exposure compensation 
display, press the < ZO> button to turn off the pointer icon and then turn the 
< 5 > dial.
 Check the depth of field.
In Creative Zones modes, if you use Custom Function C.Fn-6 to 
assign the < XL > button to [ Depth-of-field preview ], you can 
check the depth of field.
Shooting Tips
 If the “ 30"” shutter speed and the maximum aperture 
blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO 
speed or use flash.
 If the “ 4000” shutter speed and the minimum aperture 
blink, it indicates overexposure. Decrease the ISO 
speed.
Differences Between < d> and < A> (Scene Intelligent Auto)In the < A> mode, many functions such the AF operation, are set 
automatically. The functions you can change are limited. Whereas with the 
< d > mode, only the shutter speed and aperture are set automatically. You 
can freely set the AF operation and other functions (p.296).
 
						

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In Creative Zone modes, you can set the AF method, AF operation, 
Drive mode, Image quality, White balance, Creative filters, Picture Style, 
Auto Lighting Optimizer, Metering mode, etc.
Quick Control
For details on metering modes, see page 151.
 
						

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You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten image-
recording quality settings are provided: 73, 83 , 74 , 84 , 7 a , 
8a , b , c , 1 +73 , 1 .
1Select [Image quality].
Under the [A 1] tab, select [Image 
quality ], then press < Q/0 >.
2Select the image-recording 
quality.
The respective quality’s pixel count 
and number of possible shots will be 
displayed to help you select the 
desired quality. Then press < Q/
0 >.
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)
* Figures for the file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst are based on  Canon’s 8 GB test card and testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100, and Standard 
Picture Style).  These figures will vary depending on the subject, card brand, 
aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom Functions, and other settings.
* Maximum burst figures in parentheses are based on Canon’s UHS-I compatible, 8 GB  test card.
3  Setting the Image-Recording Quality
Pixels recorded (pixel count)
Possible shots
Image QualityPixels Recorded 
(megapixels)File Size (MB)Possible ShotsMaximum  Burst
73High 
quality
JPEG
Approx. 17.9 (18M)6.411 4 015 (17)833.222402240 (2240)74Medium qualityApprox. 8.0 (8M)3.421502150 (2150)841.742004200 (4200)7a
Low 
quality
Approx. 4.5 (4.5M)2.233503350 (3350)8a1.163606360 (6360)
bApprox. 2.5 
(2.5M)1.355705570 (5570)
cApprox. 0.35  (0.35M)0.32156021560 (21560)
1 73High 
qualityApprox. 17.9 (18M)23.5+6.42303 (3)123.52906 (6)
 
						

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I want to select the image-recording quality matching the paper 
size for printing.
Refer to the diagram on the left when 
choosing the image-recording quality. If 
you want to crop the image, selecting a 
higher quality (more pixels) such as  73, 
83 , 1 +73 , or 1  is recommended.
b  is suitable for playing the images on a 
digital photo frame. c  is suitable for 
emailing the image or using it on a Web 
site.
 What’s the difference between 
7 and 8?
It indicates a different image quality due to a different compression 
rate. Even with the same number of pixels, the 
7 image has higher 
image quality. If 
8 is selected, the image quality will be slightly lower, 
but more images can be saved to the card. Both  b and  c have  7 
(Fine) quality.
 I was able to take more shots than the number of possible shots 
indicated.
The number of possible shots indicated is only approximate. 
Depending on the shooting conditions, you may be able to take 
more shots than was indicated. It may also be fewer than indicated.
 Does the camera display the maximum burst?
The maximum burst (1-9) is displayed to the right of the number of 
possible shots. (When the maximum burst is 10 or larger, it is not 
displayed.)
 When should I use 
1?
1 images require processing with your computer. For details, see 
“About  1” and “About  1+73 ” on the next page.
FAQ
A4 (29.7x21 cm/11.7x8.3 in.)
12.7x8.9 cm/5.0x3.5 in. A3	42x29.7 cm/
16.5x11.7 in.

74  84  
A2 (59.4x42 cm/23.4x16.5 in.)
73  
83  
1+73  
1  
7a
8 ab
Paper size
 
						

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3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality
1 is the raw image data before it is made into  73 or other images. 
Although  1 images require software such as Digital Photo 
Professional (provided, p.340) so that they can be displayed on the 
computer, they also offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only 
with  1. 1  is effective when you want to precisely adjust the image 
yourself or shoot an important subject.
1 +73  records both a 1  and 73 image with a single shot. The 
two images are saved to the card simultaneously. The two images will 
be saved in the same folder with the same file numbers (file extension 
.JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for RAW). 73  images can be viewed or 
printed even with a computer that does not have the software provided 
with the camera installed.
About  1
About  1+73
File number File extension 0001 . JPG 0001 . CR2
1
 image
73  image
Commercially-available software may not be able to display RAW images. 
Using the provided software is recommended.
 
						

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Aspect ratio
The image’s aspect ratio can be set to [ 3:2], [4:3 ], [16:9 ], or [1:1 ]. 
The area surrounding the image on the LCD monitor is masked in 
black when the following aspect ratios are set: [ 4:3] [16:9 ] [1:1 ].
JPEG images will be saved with the set aspect ratio. RAW images 
will always be saved with the [ 3:2] aspect ratio. Since the aspect 
ratio information is appended to the RAW image, the image will be 
generated in the respective aspect ratio when you process the RAW 
image with the provided software. In the case of the [4:3 ], [16:9], and 
[1:1 ] aspect ratios, the aspect-ratio lines will appear during image 
playback, but the lines are not actually drawn on the image.
 Metering timer
You can change the length of time that the exposure value will be 
displayed (the exposure lock period when using AE lock).
In Basic Zone modes, and if FE locked is applied when an external 
flash is attached, the length of time will be fixed at 16 seconds.
Image 
QualityAspect Ratio and Pixel Count
3:2 4:316:9 1:1
3
1
5184x3456
(18.0 megapixels) 4608x3456
(16.0 megapixels) 5184x2912*
(15.1 megapixels) 3456x3456
(11.9 megapixels)
43456x2304
(8.0 megapixels) 3072x2304
(7.0 megapixels) 3456x1944
(6.7 megapixels) 2304x2304
(5.3 megapixels)
a2592x1728
(4.5 megapixels) 2304x1728
(4.0 megapixels) 2592x1456*
(3.8 megapixels) 1728x1728
(3.0 megapixels)
b1920x1280
(2.5 megapixels) 1696x1280*
(2.2 megapixels) 1920x1080
(2.1 megapixels) 1280x1280
(1.6 megapixels)
c 720x480
(350,000 pixels) 640x480
(310,000 pixels) 720x400*
(290,000 pixels) 480x480
(230,000 pixels)
Asterisked image-recording qualities do not exactly match the set aspect ratio. The image area displayed for the asterisked aspect ratio is slightly larger 
than the recorded area. Check the captured images on the LCD monitor 
when shooting.
 If you use a different camera to directly print images shot with this 
camera in the 1:1 aspect ratio, the images may not be correctly printed.
 
						

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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set 
automatically (p.112).
You can set the ISO speed with the following: 1. ISO display on the Live 
View screen, 2.  button assigned with the menu’s Custom 
Function, 3. Menu screen, and 4.  B Quick Control screen.
1Select the ISO speed.
Tap the ISO display on the LCD 
monitor’s lower right.
2Set the ISO speed.
Tap the ISO display and select the 
desired ISO speed, then tap [ 2].
 With [ AUTO ] selected, the ISO speed 
will be set automatically (p.112).
With C.Fn-6, you can assign the ISO 
speed setting to the < XL > button 
(p.287).
3  i : Changing the ISO Speed N
Using the Live View screen’s ISO Display
Assigning [ISO speed] to the < XL> Button with the 
Custom Function Menu
 
						

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1Select [ISO speed].
Under the [A 3] tab, select [ISO 
speed ], then press < Q/0
>.
2Set the ISO speed.
 Press the < YA >/< ZO > button to 
select the desired ISO speed, then 
press < Q/0 >.
 With [ AUTO ] selected, the ISO speed 
will be set automatically (p.112).
1Select the ISO speed.
 On the  B Quick Control screen, 
select the ISO display on the LCD 
monitor’s upper right.
2Set the ISO speed.
 Tap the ISO display and select the 
desired ISO speed, then tap [ 2].
 With [ AUTO ] selected, the ISO speed 
will be set automatically (p.112).
Using the Menu Screen
Using the  B Quick Control Screen