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Canon EOS M2, Basic Instruction Manual

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Summary of Contents for EOS M2

Page 1: ...OS M2 W This basic manual covers only the most basic operations For detailed information refer to the Camera Instruction Manual available for download from the Canon Web site p 5 Basic Instruction Man...

Page 2: ...d see how they come out You can then better understand the camera To avoid botched pictures and accidents first read the Safety Warnings p 110 111 and Handling Precautions p 11 13 Testing the Camera B...

Page 3: ...card when shooting movies the movie may not be recorded properly Also if you play back a movie on a card with a slow reading speed the movie may not play back properly If you want to shoot still phot...

Page 4: ...formation on how to download or install the software and Software Instruction Manual PDFs see Software Start Guide p 102 in this manual The Instruction Manuals provided are listed on the next page Dep...

Page 5: ...country or region of residence and download the Instruction Manual PDFs Instruction Manual PDFs Available for Download Camera Instruction Manual Wi Fi Function Instruction Manual Software Instruction...

Page 6: ...26 With the card s label facing toward the front of the camera insert it into the card slot 3 Attach a lens p 36 Align the lens mount index with the camera s mount index 4 Press the power button to tu...

Page 7: ...ecessary camera settings will be set automatically 6 Focus the subject p 41 Aim the LCD monitor s center over the subject Press the shutter button halfway The camera will focus the subject 7 Take the...

Page 8: ...rkings on the camera and on the LCD monitor 3 Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the M button and changing the setting p Reference page numbers for more information Warning to preven...

Page 9: ...Dial and Q 0 Button 32 Setting the Date Time and Zone 33 Selecting the Interface Language 35 Attaching and Detaching a Lens 36 Image Stabilizer 38 Basic Operation 40 Quick Control 42 3 Menu Operations...

Page 10: ...at Can Be Set with Quick Control 76 Autofocus 77 Selecting a Focusing Method 78 Using AF to Focus AF Method 79 x Shooting with the Touch Shutter 86 Shooting Movies 87 k Shooting Movies 88 B Quick Cont...

Page 11: ...o disassemble the camera yourself Do not block the shutter operation with your finger etc Doing so may cause a malfunction Use a blower to blow away any dust on the lens Do not use cleaners that conta...

Page 12: ...This is not a malfunction LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99 99 effective pixels there may be a few dead pixels displaying only black...

Page 13: ...ght or near a heat source Store the card in a case Do not store the card in hot dusty or humid locations Lens After detaching the lens from the camera put down the lens with the rear end up and attach...

Page 14: ...mount Lens lock pin Y External microphone IN terminal q C Audio video OUT Digital terminal D HDMI mini OUT terminal Lens release button p 37 Terminal cover Remote control sensor Strap mount p 21 Self...

Page 15: ...ack button p 96 Q 0 Quick Control Set button p 42 76 p 32 46 B Info button p 44 56 90 96 DC Coupler terminal cover Tripod socket Card slot Battery compartment cover p 26 Card slot p 26 Battery compart...

Page 16: ...ible shots Number of possible shots during WB bracketing Self timer countdown Shooting mode AE lock Shutter speed Main Dial pointer Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range High...

Page 17: ...trol l Self timer 2 sec q Self timer Continuous Image Stabilizer OFF only when a lens with IS function is attached Digital compass GPS connection indicator AEB FEB White balance Q Auto W Daylight E Sh...

Page 18: ...erything to suit the subject or scene C Creative Auto p 60 2 Portrait p 65 3 Landscape p 66 4 Close up p 67 5 Sports p 68 C Kids p 69 P Food p 70 6 Night Portrait p 71 F Handheld Night Scene p 72 G HD...

Page 19: ...re Lens EF M Lens Lens with no focus mode switch and no Image Stabilizer switch Focusing ring p 78 Hood mount Zoom ring p 37 Zoom position index p 37 Filter thread front of lens Lens mount index p 36...

Page 20: ...lamp Full charge lamp IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in th...

Page 21: ...he strap s metallic ring over the camera s strap mount 2 Lock the strap s metallic ring Use a coin or similar tool to turn the stopper clockwise until it stops the index marks are aligned Make sure th...

Page 22: ...cessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may req...

Page 23: ...23 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations...

Page 24: ...wer cord to the charger and insert the plug into a power outlet Recharging starts automatically and the charge lamp lights up in orange When the battery is fully recharged the full charge lamp will li...

Page 25: ...nce The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz household power outlet If necessary attach a commercially available...

Page 26: ...cover Slide the cover as shown by the arrows and open it 2 Insert the battery The battery s Canon logo must be toward the camera s front side as you insert the battery with the battery contacts in fi...

Page 27: ...lamp are off then open the cover If Recording is displayed close the cover 3 Remove the battery Press the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow and remove the battery To prevent short circuiting o...

Page 28: ...anging the camera around If the card already contains recorded images the image number may not start from 0001 If a card related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor remove and reinsert the c...

Page 29: ...a small noise as it opens or closes When you set the power to 1 2 or if the time set with Camera auto off under 52 Power saving elapses and the camera turns off sensor cleaning will be executed automa...

Page 30: ...at least approx 2 sec to turn on the power again You can change the LCD monitor auto off time and camera auto off time with LCD auto off and Camera auto off under 52 Power saving 3 Power saving Featu...

Page 31: ...ttery Level Number of Possible Shots Approx number of shots Temperature Room Temperature 23 C 73 F Low Temperatures 0 C 32 F Possible shots 230 200 The battery power will be consumed faster with any o...

Page 32: ...elect or adjust an item by pressing the top bottom left or right of the 5 dial When shooting you can select a drive mode by pressing the j i button set exposure compensation by pressing the O button o...

Page 33: ...sure to set the correct date time 1 Display the menu screen Press the M button 2 Under the 52 tab select Date Time Zone Press the Y Z keys to select the 52 tab Press the W X keys to select Date Time...

Page 34: ...daylight saving time will be canceled and the time will go back by 1 hour 6 Exit the setting Press the Y Z keys to select OK then press 0 The date time zone and daylight saving time will be set and th...

Page 35: ...ab select LanguageK Press the Y Z keys to select the 52 tab Press the W X keys to select LanguageK then press 0 3 Set the desired language Press the W X keys to select the language then press 0 The in...

Page 36: ...Align the lens white mount index with the camera s white mount index Turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place 3 Remove the front lens cap Attaching and Detaching a Lens Attaching a...

Page 37: ...the camera s power to 2 If the front part focusing ring of the lens rotates during autofocusing do not touch the rotating part The focus preset function of some super telephoto lenses cannot be used...

Page 38: ...it with the menu The default setting is Enable 1 Display the menu screen Press the M button 2 Under the A2 tab select Image Stabilizer Image Stabilizer is displayed when an EF M lens with IS function...

Page 39: ...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 misoperation may occur The Image Stabilizer may not be effect...

Page 40: ...t 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 ahe...

Page 41: ...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 shutte...

Page 42: ...uick Control refers to Q Quick Control With Q Quick Control you can set functions while looking at the shooting screen 1 Display the Q Quick Control screen 7 Press the Q button You can also display th...

Page 43: ...s with more settings when you tap ze To return to the shooting screen tap 2 or press 0 White balance Picture Style Auto Lighting Optimizer Metering mode AF method p 79 AF operation Image recording qua...

Page 44: ...ime you press the button the displayed information will change Display the B Quick Control screen 2 Select the desired function Tap the function to be set The Feature guide will appear Tap it again to...

Page 45: ...mpensation AEB setting Flash exposure compensation ISO speed Aperture Drive mode p 64 75 White balance correction Possible shots Shooting mode p 18 AF method p 79 Eye Fi card Image quality Battery che...

Page 46: ...M button Main Dial and 0 button The menu tabs and items displayed will differ depending on the shooting mode 3 Menu Operations Menu Screen Main Dial LCD monitor 0 button M button Scene Intelligent Au...

Page 47: ...he screen displayed when the third A Shooting tab from the left S is selected 3 Select the desired item Press the Main Dial s W X keys to select the item then press 0 4 Select the setting Press the Ma...

Page 48: ...reen or captured image is displayed pressing the shutter button will enable you to shoot immediately In step 2 you can also turn the 5 dial to select a menu tab In steps 2 to 5 you can also use the LC...

Page 49: ...erased so make sure there is nothing you need to keep If necessary transfer the images and data to a computer etc before formatting the card 1 Select Format card Under the 51 tab select Format card th...

Page 50: ...can select menus icons etc displayed on the LCD monitor When touch screen operation is possible a frame will appear around the icon except on menu screens Tap 2 to return to the previous screen Opera...

Page 51: ...Slide your finger while touching the LCD monitor Scale display Sample display Operations possible by dragging your finger on the screen Selecting a menu tab or item after pressing the M button Setting...

Page 52: ...ng or playback When you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen the Feature guide description is displayed When you proceed with the operation the Feature guide will disappear Shooting...

Page 53: ...3 change the ambience and match the lighting or scene Scene Intelligent Auto Basic Zone Modes Checking the Shooting Mode Set for v There are 10 Basic Zone modes shooting modes Select A1 Shooting mode...

Page 54: ...cannot go to the edges of the picture To return the AF point to the center press the XL button 3 Focus the subject Press the shutter button halfway to focus When focus is achieved the AF point will t...

Page 55: ...ot focus the subject When an EF or EF S lens is used if the focus mode switch on the lens is set to MF manual focus manual focusing will be in effect Set the focus mode switch to AF autofocus FAQ The...

Page 56: ...isplayed in white it indicates that the image brightness is close to what the captured image will look like If g is blinking it indicates that the image is not being displayed at the suitable brightne...

Page 57: ...nce and depth While you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject the focus will be locked at the subject s distance Then move the camera slightly to the right or left and press the sh...

Page 58: ...he actual scene 3 The icon suiting the scene detected will be displayed 4 Displayed when you use a tripod for a low light or night scene 5 Displayed with any of the lenses below EF S18 55mm f 3 5 5 6...

Page 59: ...e mode selection screen has three pages Tap L and N on the left and right sides of the screen to go to another page To return to the shooting screen tap 2 or press 0 Selecting a Shooting Mode Basic Zo...

Page 60: ...Tap the shooting mode icon on the screen s upper left corner The shooting mode selection screen will appear 3 Tap the screen to select C 4 Display the Quick Control screen Press the Q button to displa...

Page 61: ...then tap 2 7 Take the picture Press the shutter button 1 Ambience based shots You can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images Setting from Quick Control If you change the shooting mode...

Page 62: ...ack immediately after shooting Registering your favorite shooting effects During the image review immediately after shooting and during playback the image applied with the effect will have the d icon...

Page 63: ...look more in focus or move it toward the left to make the background look more blurred Note that depending on the lens maximum aperture f number some positions may not be selectable If you want to bl...

Page 64: ...ec remote control The picture is taken 10 seconds after you press the shutter button A remote controller can also be used l Self timer 2 sec The picture is taken 2 seconds after you press the shutter...

Page 65: ...ainst an uncluttered dark background Use a telephoto lens If you have a zoom lens use the telephoto end to fill the frame with the subject from the waist up Move in closer if necessary Focus the face...

Page 66: ...h a zoom lens use the wide angle end When using the wide angle end of a zoom lens objects near and far will be in focus better than at the telephoto end It also adds breadth to landscapes Shooting nig...

Page 67: ...e subject Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance Some lenses have indications such as MACRO 0 25 0 8ft This example indicates a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm 0 8 ft The lens minimum foc...

Page 68: ...d and subsequent frames during continuous shooting 5 Shooting Moving Subjects Sports Shooting Tips When using a lens with STM in its name such as the EF M18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 IS STM the continuous shooti...

Page 69: ...as the EF M18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 IS STM the camera can keep focusing and shooting continuously With other lenses the focus will be locked for the second and subsequent frames during continuous shooting C...

Page 70: ...om lens use the telephoto end to shoot the food in close up Light the subject diagonally from behind Lighting the food diagonally from behind will make it look more three dimensional in the photo Avoi...

Page 71: ...subject s brightness When the Speedlite 90EX s power is 1 the flash will fire automatically under low light conditions to obtain a nice portrait It is recommended to play back the image after the sho...

Page 72: ...firmly and steadily In this mode four shots are aligned and merged into a single image However if there is significant misalignment in any of the four shots due to camera shake they may not align pro...

Page 73: ...acklighting Hold the camera firmly While shooting hold the camera firmly and steadily In this mode three shots are aligned and merged into a single image However if there is significant misalignment i...

Page 74: ...t to F or G direct printing is not possible Cautions for F Handheld Night Scene When shooting flash photography if the subject is too close to the camera the picture may come out extremely bright over...

Page 75: ...tapping 2 you can return to the previous screen 3 Take the picture Focus the subject then press the shutter button completely You can check the self timer operation with the self timer lamp beeper an...

Page 76: ...i Continuous shooting k k o k k o o k k k k Self timer p 75 Q 10 sec k k k k k k k k k k k l 2 sec k k k k k k k k k k k q Continuous k k k k k k k k k k k Speedlite 90EX Q a Automatic firing o o o o...

Page 77: ...77 3 Autofocus You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your subject...

Page 78: ...Auto Stands for autofocus MF MF Manual Stands for manual focus AF MF Manual focus after AF After focus is achieved using AF you can make final focus adjustments manually After the AF operation turn t...

Page 79: ...AF method at the bottom of the screen then tap 2 to set You can also select from AF method under the A2 tab This is effective when you want to focus a particular subject since only one AF point is use...

Page 80: ...cture Press the shutter button completely p 54 Human faces are detected and focused If a face moves the AF point p also moves to track the face 1 Check the AF point When a face is detected the p AF po...

Page 81: ...face Face detection will not work if the face is very small or large in the picture too bright or too dark or partially hidden The p may cover only part of the face If you press the shutter button to...

Page 82: ...be set To select a zone tap it on the screen To return to the center zone press the XL button During zone selection tap the F icon on the screen to switch to automatic selection 2 Focus the subject A...

Page 83: ...od to zone selection or FlexiZone Single and focus again Depending on the aspect ratio setting the number of AF points will differ At 3 2 there will be 31 AF points At 1 1 and 4 3 there will be 25 AF...

Page 84: ...r if you press the shutter button halfway the display will return to normal and the camera will focus When FlexiZone Multi is set press the shutter button halfway to fix the AF points If you magnify t...

Page 85: ...rescent or LED light sources Extremely small subjects Subjects at the edge of the picture Subjects strongly reflecting light The AF point covers both near and distant subjects such as an animal in a c...

Page 86: ...At the point you tap the camera will focus in the AF method that was set p 79 83 When FlexiZone Multi is set it will switch to FlexiZone Single When focus is achieved the AF point turns green and the...

Page 87: ...to k to shoot movies The movie recording format will be MOV For information on which cards can record movies see page 3 Full HD 1080 Full HD 1080 indicates compatibility with High Definition featurin...

Page 88: ...ject Before shooting a movie focus with AF or manual focus p 78 83 By default Movie Servo AF Enable is set for continuous focusing When Movie Servo AF is set to Enable you can tap B on the screen s lo...

Page 89: ...Speedlite s instruction manual Microphones Using an EX series Speedlite Sold Separately Equipped with an LED Light Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time Even if the came...

Page 90: ...Single c u Tracking o FlexiZone Multi Battery check Picture Style Movie shooting mode L Autoexposure K Manual exposure Recording level Manual Video snapshot Video snapshot shooting duration AE lock W...

Page 91: ...te balance AF method Auto Lighting Optimizer Movie recording size Movie shooting time Image recording quality still photos Movie shooting mode Exposure compensation White balance correction White bala...

Page 92: ...it then tap 2 Image size A 1920x1080 Full High Definition Full HD recording quality The aspect ratio will be 16 9 B 1280x720 High Definition HD recording quality The aspect ratio will be 16 9 C 640x48...

Page 93: ...tomatically After the movie playback ends select the next movie to be played Movie Shooting Time Limit The maximum recording time of one movie clip is 29 min 59 sec If the movie shooting time reaches...

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Page 95: ...functions related to viewing photos and movies Images shot and saved with another device The camera may not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera edited with a computer...

Page 96: ...ppear 2 Select an image When you press the Y key the last image captured will be displayed first When you press the Z key the first image captured will be displayed first Each time you press the B but...

Page 97: ...ft to see the next newer image or swipe to the right to see the previous older image In the index display where multiple images are displayed use one finger to scroll up or down the screen to display...

Page 98: ...ge to display an orange frame then tap the image again to display it as a single image Spread two fingers apart Touch the screen with two fingers together then spread your fingers apart on the screen...

Page 99: ...to the shooting information display In the index display perforations at the left edge of a thumbnail indicate a movie As movies cannot be played in the index display press 0 to switch to the single...

Page 100: ...ous frame is displayed Hold down 0 to rewind the movie 6 Next frame Each time you press 0 the next frame is displayed Hold down 0 to fast forward the movie 4 Last frame Displays the movie s last frame...

Page 101: ...This chapter explains the following Overview of the software for EOS DIGITAL cameras How to download and install the software on your computer How to download and view the Software Instruction Manual...

Page 102: ...t album or slide show on your camera Digital Photo Professional This software is recommended for users who mainly shoot RAW images You can quickly view edit process and print RAW images You can also e...

Page 103: ...on screen instructions to install For Macintosh click Install If the Microsoft Silverlight installation prompt is displayed during installation install Microsoft Silverlight 3 Click Restart to restar...

Page 104: ...your country or region of residence and download the Software Instruction Manual PDFs You do not need to download the ImageBrowser EX Instruction Manual PDF ImageBrowser EX Guide since it is included...

Page 105: ...ect the cable to the camera s C terminal with the cable plug s D icon facing the back of the camera Connect the cord s plug to the computer s USB terminal 3 Use EOS Utility to download the images movi...

Page 106: ...o the card reader 3 Use EOS software to download the images movies Use Digital Photo Professional Use ImageBrowser EX For details refer to the Software Instruction Manual PDF Downloading Images with a...

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Page 109: ...ce are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners About MPEG 4 Licensing This product is licensed under AT T patents for...

Page 110: ...ing battery pack recharging immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging and prevent a fire If the battery pack or back up battery leaks changes color deforms or...

Page 111: ...nd use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around the power outlet If the surrounding is dusty humid or oily the dust on the power outlet may become moist and short circuit the outlet to cause a fire Pr...

Page 112: ...ch can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna I...

Page 113: ...r with damaged cord or plug replace them immediately 9 Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified serviceman 10 Do n...

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Page 116: ...e lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of October 2013 For information on the camera s compatibility with any lenses and accessories introduced after this date co...

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