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 
indicated below the respective 
function numbers.
4Exit the setting.
Press the < M> button.The screen for step 1 will reappear.
Under [ 54: Clear settings ], select [Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn) ] to 
clear all the Custom Function settings (p.216).
3  Setting Custom Functions N
Custom Function number
Clearing All Custom Functions
 
						

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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 IV: Operation/Others
5 Shutter/AE lock button p.28622
6XL  button functionp.2872*2
7Release shutter w/o lens22
 
						

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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.
3 Custom Function SettingsN
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 expansion
0: Off
1: On
When you set the ISO speed, you will be able to set “ H” (equivalent to 
ISO 25600) for still photos and “ H” (equivalent to ISO 12800) for 
movies. Note that if [C.Fn-3: Highlight tone priority ] is set to [1: 
Enable ], “H” cannot be set.
With setting 1, the exposure level will be displayed on the LCD monitor as 
shown below.
 
						

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3 Custom Function Settings N
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 0.
With setting 1, the range that can be set will be ISO 200 - 12800 (up to ISO 
6400 for movies).
Also, the < A> icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor when highlight 
tone priority is enabled.
 
						

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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 autofocus, and press the shutter button halfway 
to apply AE lock.
2: AF/AF lock, no AE lock In the Servo AF operation, you can press the < YA > button to stop 
the AF operation momentarily. This prevents the AF from being thrown 
off by any obstacle passing between the camera and subject. The 
exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
3: AE/AF, no AE lock This is useful for subjects which keep moving and stopping repeatedly. 
With Servo AF, pressing the < YA > button starts or stops the Servo 
AF. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. Thus, the 
optimum focusing and exposure will always be achieved as you wait 
for the decisive moment.
During continuous shooting, even if you press the  button, the AF 
operation will not start or stop.
During continuous shooting without autofocus, using the [1: AE lock/AF] 
or [3: AE/AF, no AE lock] setting, the maximum number of frames per 
second depends on the AF operation settings and the lens used (p.134).
 
						

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3 Custom Function Settings N
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 current aperture 
setting and check the depth of field (range of acceptable focus).
2: ISO speed The ISO speed setting screen will appear. Press the < YA >/< ZO > 
button or turn the < 5> dial to set the ISO speed.
3: Flash exposure compensation 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.
4: Incr LCD brightness (temp)
Pressing the < XL > button will set the LCD monitor brightness to the 
same level as the menu’s “7” setting. Press the button again and it will 
return to the previous brightness.
If the power turns < 2> or the brightness adjustment screen is 
displayed with the menu, the previous brightness will return.
C.Fn-7 Release shutter w/o lens
0: Disable
When set to [ Disable], not only the shutter button is disabled but the 
 (Movie start/stop) button will be disabled as well. Even if you 
press the button, movie recording will not start.
1: Enable Even when no lens is attached to the camera, pressing the shutter 
button completely will release the shutter.
Even when the aperture is stepped down, the modeling flash of an external 
flash will not fire.
 
						

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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 return to the screen in step 2, 
press the < M> button.
 Sort
You can change the order of the registered items in My Menu. Select 
[Sort ], select the item whose order you want to change, and then 
press < Q/0 >. With [ W]/[X ] displayed, press the < Wj /i >/
< X L > button to change the order, then press .
 Delete item/items and Delete all items
You can delete any of the registered items. [ Delete item/items] 
deletes one item at a time, and [ Delete all items] deletes all 
registered items.
 Display from My Menu
When [Enable] is set, the [ 9] tab will be displayed first when you 
display the menu screen.
3  Registering My Menu N
About My Menu Settings
 
						

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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 Household Power Outlet
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera’s power is 
set to .