Canon Eos M Instruction Manual

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3 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
1Display the menu screen.
Press the < M> button.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select [Date/
Time].
 On the Main Dial, press the < YA >/
< Z O > button to select the [ 52] tab.
 On the Main Dial, press the < Wj /
i >/ button to select [Date/
Time ], then press < Q/0 >.
3Set the date and time.
On the Main Dial, press the < YA >/
< Z O > button to select the number 
to be adjusted.
 Press < Q/0 > so < a> is 
displayed.
 On the Main Dial, press the < Wj /
i >/ button to set the number, 
then press < Q/0 > (returns to 
< b >).
Set the Date and Time
 The menu setting procedure is explained on pages 54-56.
 The time displayed on the lower right is the time difference compared 
with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you do not see your time 
zone, set the time zone while referring to the difference with UTC.

After changing the time zone, check that the correct date/time has been set. You can also set the daylight saving time with [ 52: Time zone].
 The [ 52: Time zone ] and [52: Date/Time ] daylight saving time settings 
are linked.
 
						

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4Set the dayli ght saving time.
Set it if necessary.
 On the Main Dial, press the < YA >/
< Z O > button to select [ Y].
 Press < Q/0 > so < a> is 
displayed.
 On the Main Dial, press the < Wj /
i >/ button to select [Z ], 
then press < Q/0 >.
 When the daylight saving time is set 
to [Z ], the time set in step 3 will 
advance by 1 hour. If [ Y] is set, the 
daylight saving time will be canceled 
and the time will go back by 1 hour.
5Exit the setting.
 On the Main Dial, press the < YA > /
< Z O > button to select [ OK], then 
press < Q/0 >.
The date/time and daylight saving 
time will be set and the menu will 
reappear.
If you remove the battery or the battery is exhausted, the time zone and 
date/time might be reset. If this happens, set the Time zone and Date/Time 
again.
To synchronize the seconds, in step 5, press < Q/0 > at 0 sec.
 
						

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1Display the menu screen.
Press the < M> button.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select 
[Language K].
 On the Main Dial, press the < YA >/
< Z O > button to select the [ 52] tab.
 On the Main Dial, press the < Wj /
i >/ button to select 
[Language
K] (the fifth from the 
top), then press < Q/0 >.
3Set the desired language.
On the Main Dial, press the < Wj /
i >//< YA >/< ZO > button 
to select the language, then press 
< Q /0 >.
The interface language will change.
3  Selecting the Interface Language
 
						

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The camera can use EF-M, EF, and EF-S lenses. To attach an EF or EF-S lens to the camera, Mount Adapter EF-EOS M is required.
1Remove the caps.
Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrows.
2Attach the lens.
Align the lens’ index with the 
camera’s index. Turn the lens as 
shown by the arrow until it clicks in 
place.
3Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens
Attaching a Lens
Index
Minimizing Dust
 When changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with minimal dust.
 When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the 
body cap to the camera.
 Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.
 
						

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow.
Turn the lens until it stops, then 
detach it.
 Attach the rear lens cap to the 
detached lens.
To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens 
with your fingers.
If you want to zoom, do it before 
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the 
focus slightly.
Detaching the Lens
About Zooming
 Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision.
 If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do 
not touch the rotating part.
 The focus preset function of some lenses cannot be used with this 
camera. Also, Power Zoom cannot be used even if you attach a lens 
featuring the Power Zoom function, like the EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 POWER 
ZOOM.
Since the image sensor size 
is smaller than the 35mm 
film format, it will look like 
the lens focal length is 
increased by approx. 1.6x.Image sensor size (Approx.)(22.3 x 14.9 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.)
35mm image size 
(36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.)
Example: An 18-55mm focal length would be equivalent to an approx. 29-
88mm focal length on a 35mm camera.
Lens Focal Length (Image Conversion Factor)
 
						

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When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is 
corrected to obtain a sharper shot.
* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
Set it with the menu*. By default, it is set to [Enable].
1Display the menu screen.
Press the < M> button.
2Under the [ A2] tab, select 
[Image Stabilizer].
 Press the < YA >/< ZO > button to 
select the [A 2] tab.
 Press the < Wj /i >/ button 
to select [Image Stabilizer ], then 
press < Q/0 >.
3Select [Enable].
Press the < Wj /i >/ button 
to select [Enable], then press < Q/
0 >.
 Press the < M> button.
* This menu is displayed when an EF-M lens with IS function has been attached.
About the Lens Image Stabilizer
With an EF-M Lens (Operated with a Menu)
 
						

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About the Lens Image Stabilizer
Use the IS switch on the lens.
Set the STABILIZER switch to 
.
1Press the shutter button halfway.
The Image Stabilizer will operate.
2Take the picture.
When the picture looks steady on the 
LCD monitor, press the shutter button 
completely to take the picture.
With Lenses other than EF-M  (Equipped with a Switch) 
Using the Image Stabilizer when Shooting
The Image Stabilizer cannot correct “subject blur”, when the subject 
moves at the time of exposure.
 For bulb exposures, set the IS to < 2>. If < 1> is set, Image 
Stabilizer incorrect operation may occur.
 The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such as 
on a rocking boat.
The Image Stabilizer works in all focus modes.
 When the IS is set to < 2>,   will appear on the screen. 
 When using a tripod, you can still shoot with the IS set to < 1> with no 
problem. However, to save battery power, setting the IS to < 2> is 
recommended.
 The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on a 
monopod.
 
						

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To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera 
shake.
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Rest your hand’s right index finger lightly on the shutter button.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.
5. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of the other.
When shooting movies, be careful not to 
cover the microphone.
Basic Operation
Holding the Camera
Vertical shooting
Horizontal shooting
 
						

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Basic Operation
The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button 
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
Pressing halfway
The camera will focus and adjust the 
exposure automatically (shutter speed 
and aperture set automatically).
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is displayed (8).
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture.
Preventing Camera Shake
Hand-held camera movement during the moment of exposure is called 
camera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, 
note the following:
• Hold and steady the camera as shown on the preceding page.
• Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then slowly press the  shutter button completely.
Shutter Button
 If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first 
or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely 
immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture.
 Even during menu display, image playback, or image recording, you can 
instantly go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter button 
halfway.
 
						

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You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the 
LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen.
There are two types of Quick Control screens: Q Quick Control and 
B Quick Control.
1Q Quick Control
 Tap [ Q] on the screen or press < Q/0>.
B  Quick Control
Press and hold the < B> button 
until the  B Quick Control screen 
shown on the next page appears.
The Quick Control screen will appear.
2Set the desired function.
 Tap the function to be set.
The selected function and Feature 
guide will appear.
 On the screen that appears, tap on 
the function and set it.
There are also functions with more 
settings when you press the < B> 
button.
 To select and set the function, you 
can press the Main Dial’s < YA >, 
< Z O >, < Wj /i >, or < XL > 
button or turn the Main Dial.
Quick Control