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Part Names

(1)  LCD monitor / Touch screen*
(2) 

 Focal plane mark

(3)  Hot shoe
(4)  Flash sync contacts
(5)  Indicator
(6)  Speaker
(7)  Movie button
(8)  [

 (Playback)] button

(9)  Strap mount
(10)  HDMI

TM

 terminal

(11)  [  (AE lock)] / [

 (Index)] 

button

(12)  [

 (AF Frame adjustment)] /  

[

 (Magnify)] button

(13)  [

 (Menu)] button

(14)  [

 (Information)] button

(15)  [

 (ISO speed)] / [

 (Wi-Fi)] / 

Up button

(16)  [

 (Manual focus)] / Left button

(17)  Control dial
(18)  [  (Quick setting menu)] / Set 

button

(19)  [  (Flash)] / Right button
(20)  [  (Erase)] / Down button

* Touch may not be detected as easily if you apply a screen protector.

 

●

Turning the control dial is one way to 

choose setting items, switch images, and 

perform other operations. Most of these 

operations are also possible with the 

[

][ ][ ][ ] buttons.

Summary of Contents for EOS M3

Page 1: ...CEL SV7MA210 2015 CANON INC PRINTED IN EU Download manuals 3 Register your product online 1 English Getting Started...

Page 2: ...ne at www canon europe com manual register and you ll get Your own secure Canon account and login With access to Canon services such as irista and The Gallery The latest product and promotion informat...

Page 3: ...ble IFC 400PCU Printed matter is also included Check that the contents of the lens kit are included in the camera s package A memory card is not included Compatible Memory Cards The following memory c...

Page 4: ...ry including memory cards that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded...

Page 5: ...LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment If covered remove the film before using the camera When the camera is used over an extended period...

Page 6: ...eatures 52 Other Shooting Modes 59 Shooting with Your Favorite Settings Creative Assist 60 Specific Scenes 65 Image Effects Creative Filters 69 Shooting Various Movies 78 Shooting in Program AE P Mode...

Page 7: ...sphyxiation If your product uses a power cord the cord becoming wound around a child s neck may result in asphyxiation The hot shoe cap is dangerous if swallowed If swallowed contact a doctor immediat...

Page 8: ...cause the battery pack batteries to explode or leak resulting in electrical shock fire or injuries If leaking battery electrolyte comes into contact with eyes mouth skin or clothing immediately flush...

Page 9: ...l not to bang it subject it to strong impacts or shocks or let it get caught on other objects Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens This could lead to injury or damage the camera Be care...

Page 10: ...not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera On products that raise and lower the flash automatically do not push the flash down or pry it open This may cause the product to malfunction Wipe off any...

Page 11: ...new batteries together Do not insert the batteries with the and terminals reversed This may cause the product to malfunction Do not sit down with the camera in your pant pocket Doing so may cause mal...

Page 12: ...button 10 Mode dial 11 Flash 12 Microphone 13 Strap mount 14 Flash pop up switch 15 Lamp 16 Lens lock pin 17 Terminal cover 18 Wi Fi antenna area 19 Lens release button 20 Lens mount 21 External micro...

Page 13: ...gnify button 13 Menu button 14 Information button 15 ISO speed Wi Fi Up button 16 Manual focus Left button 17 Control dial 18 Quick setting menu Set button 19 Flash Right button 20 Erase Down button T...

Page 14: ...ames Lens EF M Lens Lens with no focus mode switch or image stabilizer switch 1 Focusing ring 2 Hood mount 3 Filter mounting thread front of lens 4 Lens mount index 5 Zoom ring 6 Zoom position index 7...

Page 15: ...ons xx Pages with related information in this example xx represents a page number Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings All lenses and mount adapters are referred to si...

Page 16: ...15 Basic Operations Basic information and instructions from initial preparations to shooting and playback...

Page 17: ...ve the cover from the battery pack align the marks on the battery pack and charger and insert the battery pack by pushing it in 1 and down 2 2 Charge the battery pack LC E17 Flip out the plug 1 and pl...

Page 18: ...argers that use a power cord do not attach the charger or cord to other objects Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card 1 Open the cove...

Page 19: ...to place Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera 4 Close the cover Lower the cover 1 and hold it down as...

Page 20: ...is no longer displayed To turn off the camera press the ON OFF button Changing the Date and Time To adjust the date and time once you have set it do the following 1 Press the button 2 Press the button...

Page 21: ...Set the display language Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose a language and then press the button Once the display language has been set the setting screen is no longer displayed You can als...

Page 22: ...d the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows 3 Attach the lens Align the mount indexes the white circles on the lens and camera and turn the lens until it clicks into place as shown by the ar...

Page 23: ...ng 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...

Page 24: ...an EF lens align the mount indexes the red circles on the lens and adapter and turn the lens until it clicks into place as shown by the arrow To mount an EF S lens align the mount indexes the white s...

Page 25: ...tating part The focus preset function on some super telephoto lenses is unavailable Also the power zoom function of lens EF35 80mm f 4 5 6 PZ is unavailable Detaching a Lens 1 Detach the adapter Make...

Page 26: ...ch the tripod to the socket of the tripod foot If using an EF lens with a tripod foot such as super telephoto lenses attach the tripod foot socket directly to the tripod Stabilizing the Image If using...

Page 27: ...your lens supports zooming turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers to zoom 3 Shoot Shooting Still Images Press the shutter button down lightly halfway down The camera beeps twice after focusi...

Page 28: ...sing a lens that supports Dynamic IS the camera adjusts the range displayed on screen to make the subject larger once you begin shooting a movie Viewing After shooting still images and movies you can...

Page 29: ...ttons Erasing Images To erase the image you chose in step 2 do the following Be careful when erasing images because they cannot be recovered 1 Press the button 2 After Erase is displayed press the but...

Page 30: ...29 Camera Basics Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera including shooting and playback options...

Page 31: ...Upward Pull the bottom of the screen forward until it clicks 1 slide the screen down 2 and then rotate it upward 3 The screen can be tilted upward approximately 180 When you want to shoot from the fro...

Page 32: ...ton 2 Choose a menu item Press the buttons to choose a menu item 1 Available options 2 are shown at the bottom of the screen 3 Choose an option Press the buttons or turn the dials to select an option...

Page 33: ...ble in and modes Function Description Image quality Choose the resolution size and quality compression ratio of images You can also define whether to save RAW images 53 Movie rec size You can set the...

Page 34: ...ng playback settings and more and the individual page tabs 2 under each system tab This guide refers to both tab types together in the text example the 1 tab 3 Choose a menu item Press the buttons or...

Page 35: ...tons to choose an option 5 Finish the setup process When finished press the button to return to option selection Press the button to return to the screen displayed before you pressed the button in ste...

Page 36: ...rmation display Define the screen displayed after pressing the button in the shooting screen You can also customize the data displayed by the screens Reverse Disp Turn off the LCD monitor s mirror ima...

Page 37: ...rrected 3 Flash Control Disable the red eye reduction lamp used to automatically correct red eye in flash photography 4 AF auto switch 2 Turn off the servo AF that detects the subject moving 47 Digest...

Page 38: ...37 Auto Mode Hybrid Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting...

Page 39: ...Scene Intelligent Auto Still Images Movies 1 Turn the camera on Press the ON OFF button 2 Enter mode Set the mode dial to A scene icon is displayed in the upper left of the screen 45 Frames are displ...

Page 40: ...witch to raise the flash It will fire when shooting If you prefer not to use the flash push it down with your finger into the camera 2 Shoot Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot In low l...

Page 41: ...ces indicate that they are in focus Once recording begins take your finger off the movie button 2 Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed To resize the subject repeat the operations in ste...

Page 42: ...gest movies aim the camera at subjects about four seconds before shooting still images 3 Shoot Follow step 4 in Shooting Scene Intelligent Auto 39 to shoot a still image The camera records both a stil...

Page 43: ...zone settings or copyright information are changed see the downloadable Camera User Guide A new folder is created see the downloadable Camera User Guide Recorded shutter sounds cannot be modified or e...

Page 44: ...ls on the flash range see the downloadable Camera User Guide To reduce red eye and to assist in focusing the lamp may be lit when the shutter button is pressed halfway in low light conditions If the f...

Page 45: ...hen shooting movies Sounds made by the camera will be recorded Touch screen control is recommended when adjusting settings while shooting movies The sounds of the lens and camera operating are also re...

Page 46: ...o multiple files The movie shooting time on the shooting screen flashes for approximately 30 sec before the movie reaches 4 GB in size If you continue shooting and exceed 4 GB the camera automatically...

Page 47: ...lights Dark Blue Dark Dark Using Tripod The In Motion icons are not displayed when the self timer 48 is on when in mode or when shooting a movie The When Shooting People and In Motion icons are not di...

Page 48: ...ned to be in motion the frame will turn blue and the focus and brightness will be recalibrated servo AF Once back in focus the frame will turn green An orange AF frame is displayed with if the camera...

Page 49: ...menu and then choose 31 Once the setting is complete is displayed 2 Shoot For still images press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject and then press it all the way down For movies press...

Page 50: ...t your shot Follow step 1 in Using the Self Timer 48 and choose Once the setting is complete is displayed Follow step 2 in Using the Self Timer 48 to shoot Shooting by Touching the Screen Touch Shutte...

Page 51: ...isplayed you can prepare for the next shot by touching Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies In mode hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously For details on the continuous shoo...

Page 52: ...y while you touch the screen Focus exposure and color tone during continuous shooting remain constant after they are determined for the first shot Images shown on screen during continuous shooting dif...

Page 53: ...e Camera User Guide Press the button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 31 The option you configured is now displayed To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose and i...

Page 54: ...ompressed to reduce file size However the compression process is irreversible and images cannot be restored to their original unprocessed state Image processing may also cause some loss of image quali...

Page 55: ...ogether to a computer always use the dedicated software EOS Utility see the downloadable Camera User Guide For details on resolution and the number of shots that will fit on a card see the downloadabl...

Page 56: ...spect ratio will be updated To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices Same aspect ratio as 35mm film used for print...

Page 57: ...vie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card see the downloadable Camera User Guide Press the button choose Movie rec size in the menu and choose the desired option 31 The...

Page 58: ...00 fps For shooting in HD 640 x 480 25 00 fps For shooting in standard definition and will display black bars on the left and right sides of the screen and will display black bars on the top and botto...

Page 59: ...58...

Page 60: ...59 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions...

Page 61: ...the background The higher the value this is the more blurred the background gets The lower the value the sharper the background Brightness This lets you adjust the image brightness The higher this val...

Page 62: ...When shooting with flash Background cannot be set Adjust the values of the options with shown next to them in the shooting screen by turning the dial Press the buttons to move the and select the optio...

Page 63: ...the button press the buttons to choose and then press the buttons or turn the dials to select where to save your settings You can save up to six sets of settings If you select a previously saved set C...

Page 64: ...settings from images shot in mode and use them to shoot your own pictures Follow step 1 in Shooting with Your Favorite Settings Creative Assist 61 to choose Press the button to enter Playback mode and...

Page 65: ...when the picture was taken Mode and Creative Zone Settings mode setting Creative Auto setting see the downloadable Camera User Guide A Background a Aperture value B Brightness b Exposure compensation...

Page 66: ...2 Choose a shooting mode Press the button choose in the menu and then choose a shooting mode 31 3 Shoot Shooting Portraits Portrait Still Images Movies Take shots of people with a softening effect Sh...

Page 67: ...of the camera to the subject Shooting Moving Subjects Sports Still Images Movies When using a lens with STM in its name the camera keeps focusing while shooting continuously With other lenses focus is...

Page 68: ...era User Guide is increased to suit the shooting conditions Because the camera will shoot continuously in mode hold it steady while shooting In mode excessive motion blur or certain shooting condition...

Page 69: ...ook like a bright and colorful delight 1 Choose Follow steps 1 2 in Specific Scenes 65 and choose 2 Change the color tone Turn the dial to change color tones 3 Shoot This mode may produce unsuitable c...

Page 70: ...g High Contrast Scenes High Dynamic Range Still Images Movies Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels each time you shoot and the camera combines image areas with optimal...

Page 71: ...era on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still Additionally you should turn off image stabilization when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera see the downloadable Camera User Gu...

Page 72: ...old photos with bold edges and dark ambiance Shooting with a Fish Eye Lens Effect Fish Eye Effect Still Images Movies Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish eye lens 1 Choose Follow steps 1 2 in I...

Page 73: ...el Turn the dial to choose an effect level A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied 3 Shoot Shooting Watercolor like Photos Water Painting Effect Still Images Movies You c...

Page 74: ...e scene will move quickly during playback Note that sound is not recorded 1 Choose Follow steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creative Filters 69 and choose A white frame is displayed indicating the image area...

Page 75: ...press the buttons again To return the frame to horizontal orientation press the buttons Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame Movie quality depends on the video format...

Page 76: ...lor 1 Choose Follow steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creative Filters 69 and choose 2 Choose a color tone Turn the dial to choose a color tone A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect a...

Page 77: ...attached to the camera You can adjust the effect level as desired 1 Choose Follow steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creative Filters 69 and choose 2 Choose an effect level Turn the dial to choose an effect l...

Page 78: ...es Movies You can take pictures with a rough monochrome feel 1 Choose Follow steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creative Filters 69 and choose 2 Choose an effect level Turn the dial to choose an effect level...

Page 79: ...ded Press the button choose in the menu and then choose 31 2 Configure the settings to suit the movie For details on available features refer to the downloadable Camera User Guide 3 Shoot Press the mo...

Page 80: ...choose in the menu and then choose 31 2 Configure the settings Turn the dial to set the shutter speed To set the aperture value and ISO speed press choose the desired option and then turn the dial to...

Page 81: ...or turns into a or If the ISO speed is set to AUTO you can press the shutter button halfway to view the current ISO speed If standard exposure cannot be obtained with the defined shutter speed and ape...

Page 82: ...downloadable Camera User Guide AE Auto Exposure If a standard exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in orange In this...

Page 83: ...nd or slower there may be a delay before taking the next picture due to post shot noise reduction processing When shooting at slow shutter speeds on a tripod you should turn off image stabilization se...

Page 84: ...rture value until the shutter speed is displayed in white or use safety shift see the downloadable Camera User Guide Maximum shutter speed with the flash is 1 200 sec When shooting with the flash the...

Page 85: ...n to choose aperture value 2 or ISO speed 3 and turn the dial to specify a value If the ISO speed is locked an exposure level mark 5 based on your specified value is shown on the exposure level indica...

Page 86: ...to suit the shutter speed and aperture in order to obtain a standard exposure As a result you may not obtain the desired exposure effect The Auto Lighting Optimizer may change the image brightness Yo...

Page 87: ...ng modes and Items set in and modes see the downloadable Camera User Guide Shooting menu settings My Menu settings see the downloadable Camera User Guide 1 Enter a shooting mode with settings you want...

Page 88: ...their shooting mode choose change the settings and then repeat steps 2 3 These setting details are not applied in other shooting modes To reset saved settings to their defaults choose Clear settings i...

Page 89: ...88...

Page 90: ...89 Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots and browse or edit them in many ways...

Page 91: ...To browse images grouped by shooting date in Scroll Display mode drag up or down To start movie playback touch in step 3 of Viewing 28 To adjust the volume during movie playback quickly drag up or do...

Page 92: ...ion displayed on each screen see the downloadable Camera User Guide 1 Access the setting screen Select Playback information display on the 4 tab and press the button 2 Select the information to displa...

Page 93: ...button to display images in an index Press it again to increase the number of images shown To display fewer images press the button Fewer images are shown with each press 2 Choose an image Turn the d...

Page 94: ...ired images quickly by filtering image display or jumping between images according to your specified conditions Play Movie Play movies Play Linked Digest Movie View digest movies recorded automaticall...

Page 95: ...the orientation of images and save them Erase You can choose multiple images to erase at once Rating You can organize images by giving them ratings levels Slideshow Automatically play back images fro...

Page 96: ...ffected by red eye You can save the corrected image as a separate file Print Settings Batch printing and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera Choose images on a...

Page 97: ...lay mode see the downloadable Camera User Guide Auto Rotate Deactivate automatic image rotation which rotates images based on the current camera orientation Resume Show the most recent shot or the pre...

Page 98: ...nctions Send images wirelessly from the camera to a variety of compatible devices and use the camera with Web services Before using the Wi Fi function ensure that you read the Wi Fi Wireless LAN Preca...

Page 99: ...y service or other Web services to send camera images to the services Unsent images on the camera can also be sent automatically to a computer or Web service via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY DLNA compatible Me...

Page 100: ...vices are touched together you can choose and transfer images from the camera to the smartphone Once the devices are connected you can also shoot remotely see the downloadable Camera User Guide It s e...

Page 101: ...ress the button to return to the Device Nickname screen Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose OK and then press the button EOS Remote starts up on the smartphone and automatically connects to t...

Page 102: ...camera or smartphone covers or similar accessories may block communication Select All images in step 3 when shooting remotely All images in the camera can be viewed from the connected smartphone when...

Page 103: ...layed Repeat this process to choose additional images After you finish choosing images press the button Press the buttons to choose Send and then press the button The images are sent To disconnect rem...

Page 104: ...Play and download and install the app For an iPhone or iPad find EOS Remote in the App Store and download and install the app 2 Access the Wi Fi menu Press the button to turn the camera on Press the b...

Page 105: ...e smartphone to the network In the smartphone s Wi Fi setting menu choose the SSID network name displayed on the camera to establish a connection In the password field enter the password displayed on...

Page 106: ...e 9 Import images Use the smartphone to import images from the camera to the smartphone Select All images in step 8 when shooting remotely All images in the camera can be viewed from the connected sma...

Page 107: ...ord to Off in Wi Fi Settings Password is no longer displayed in the SSID display screen step 4 If you have previously connected to devices recent destinations will be listed first when you access the...

Page 108: ...ection Follow steps 1 4 in Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi Fi Menu 103 to access the Waiting to connect screen 3 Choose Switch Network Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose Switch Network and...

Page 109: ...mera press the button to go to the next step 7 Import images Follow steps 6 9 in Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi Fi Menu 103 to choose the smartphone adjust the privacy setting and then import the im...

Page 110: ...isplayed enter your user name and password to log in If you do not have a CANON iMAGE GATEWAY account follow the instructions to complete member registration free of charge Access the camera settings...

Page 111: ...e access point an authentication code is displayed Keep this display on and available for viewing until step 5 is complete 5 Enter the authentication code On the smartphone or computer enter the authe...

Page 112: ...he smartphone or computer to indicate that this process is finished You can also add other Web services after step 6 In this case follow the instructions displayed on the smartphone or computer to set...

Page 113: ...choose the desired item on the Select Recipient screen either press the buttons or turn the dial and then press the button 2 Send an image Turn the dial to choose an image to send press the buttons to...

Page 114: ...or erasing connection information 99 F Fish eye effect shooting mode 71 Food 68 H Handheld nightscene shooting mode 66 High dynamic range shooting mode 69 Hybrid Auto shooting mode 41 I Image quality...

Page 115: ...ing menu Menu SD SDHC SDXC memory cards Memory Card Self timer 48 2 second self timer 49 Sending images 109 Sending images to Web services 112 Soft focus shooting mode 76 Sports shooting mode 66 Strap...

Page 116: ...exported to or brought into a country under U S trade embargo Be sure to make notes of the wireless LAN settings you use The wireless LAN settings saved to this product may change or be erased due to...

Page 117: ...the results on the screen Networks you are not authorized to use unknown networks may also be displayed However attempting to connect to or using such networks could be regarded as unauthorized access...

Page 118: ...al cameras printers and other devices directly Additionally a new standard called DPS over IP enables PictBridge connections in network environments and the camera is also compatible with this standar...

Page 119: ...when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a lea...

Page 120: ...ensed from Microsoft This product is licensed under AT T patents for the MPEG 4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG 4 compliant video and or decoding MPEG 4 compliant video that was encoded onl...

Page 121: ...0 2 Shimomaruko 3 chome Ohta ku Tokyo 146 8501 Japan Hereby Canon Inc declares that this PC2064 EOS M3 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999...

Page 122: ...CEL SV7MA211 2015 PRINTED THE EU...

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