Canon EOS M2 Basic Instruction Manual

6 Tap the desired setting to select it.  The selected function and Feature guide (p.52) will appear.  For setting procedure and details on each function, see pages 61-64.  Select the function, 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 or set the power to <2>, the functions you have set on this screen will revert to their default settings. However, the AF method, Creative filter, image-recording quality, and self-timer settings will be retained. (1) (2) (3)

62 (2) Extra Effect Shot • You can select any of the following effects before shooting: Creative filters, Picture Styles, and Ambience-based shots. • Select [c: Enable], then tap [2]. • Tap [e] and [f] to select a shooting effect. • When you take a picture, two images will be recorded. One with the effect applied and one without. Immediately after you take a picture, both images will be displayed together. The image without the effect is displayed on the left and the one with the effect will be on the right. * If you are using an Eye-Fi card and have set it to erase images after their transfer, the image without the effect will not be displayed during the playback 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. You can check which shooting effect was applied by tapping the icon. • You can register up to two shooting effects under [9: Favorite effect]. • When you select the registered [9: Favorite effect], you can shoot with that shooting effect applied. You can also overwrite the [9: Favorite effect]. (3) Attached Speedlite 90EX flash firing [a] Auto flash : The flash fires automatically when necessary. [I] Flash on : The flash fires at all times. [b] Flash off : The flash is disabled. * When a flash other than the Speedlite 90EX is attached, the flash mode will be set to Flash on. You cannot set Extra Effect Shot and Ambience-based shots, or Extra Effect Shot and Background blur, at the same time.

(4) Background blur • On the shooting screen, tap Background blur and set it. • If [2] is set, the degree of background blur will change depending on the brightness. • If it is set to other than [2], [Simulating blur] will appear on the screen and you can adjust the background blur regardless of brightness. • Set by tapping the screen. Move the index mark toward the right to make the background 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 blur the background, see “Shooting Portraits” on page 65. • Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the background may not look so blurred. • Cannot be used with flash. • When using a Speedlite, Background blur will change to [2] when the Speedlite is fully recharged. Setting by Tapping the Screen  (4) If [g] blinks while [Simulating blur] is displayed, the image may have more noise or look darker than the actual image.

64 (5) Drive/self-timer mode Set by pressing . [u] Single shooting: Shoot one image at a time. [i] Continuous shooting: While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously. You can shoot up to approx. 4.6 shots per second. [Q] Self-timer: 10sec./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 button. [q] Self-timer: Continuous: Tap [d]/[f] to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer. 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the set number of multiple shots will be taken. Setting by Pressing  (5) If you have set Extra Effect Shot, [i] [q] cannot be set.

better. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer.  The further the distance between the subject and background, the better. The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand out better against 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. Check that the AF point covering the face turns green. For close-ups of the face, focus on the eyes. 2 Shooting Portraits (Portrait) Shooting Tips The default setting is [i] (continuous shooting). If you hold down the shutter button, you can shoot continuously to capture subtle changes in the subject’s pose and facial expression (max. approx. 4.6 shots/sec.).

to be in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images.  With 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 night scenes. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. 3 Shooting Landscapes (Landscape) Shooting Tips With <3>, the flash does not fire even if the Speedlite 90EX is attached.

(Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately).  Use a simple background. A simple background with no other flowers or leaves, etc., makes small objects such as flowers stand out better.  Move as close as possible to the subject. Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses have indications such as . (This example indicates a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm/0.8 ft.) The lens minimum focusing distance is measured from the (focal plane) mark on the top of the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject, focus cannot be achieved.  With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end. If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the subject look larger. 4 Shooting Close-ups (Close-up) Shooting Tips

 Shoot continuously. When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn blue. While the camera focuses, the beeper will sound. If focus cannot be achieved, the AF point will turn orange. When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button completely. If you hold down the shutter button completely, the camera will shoot continuously so you can capture the changing movement. When using a lens with “STM” in its name, such 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. 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 shooting speed becomes slower since the camera keeps focusing and shooting continuously.  Setting the [AF method] to [FlexiZone - Single] is recommended.  Depending on the shooting conditions, it may take a moment until the shutter is released.  Under low light, when camera shake is prone to occur, the LCD monitor’s shutter speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the camera steady and shoot.  When [FlexiZone - Multi] is set, press the shutter button halfway to fix the AF points.  When [u (face)+Tracking] is set, the AF point is fixed during continuous shooting. With <5>, the flash does not fire even if the Speedlite 90EX is attached.

 Change the color tone. You can change [Color tone]. Food photos with a reddish tinge usually make the food look more vivid. To increase the food’s reddish tinge, set it toward [Warm]. Set it toward [Cool] if it looks too red.  Shoot the subject in close-up. If you have a zoom 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.  Avoid using flash. If you use flash, the light may reflect off the dish or food and results in unnatural shadows. P Shooting Food (Food) Shooting Tips  Since this mode sets the color tone to make food look vivid, human subjects may be shot in an unsuitable skin tone.  If you use flash, the [Color tone] setting will switch to the default setting.

background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. A flash is required for shooting. Using a tripod is also recommended.  Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view. Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.  Check the 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 shooting to check the image brightness. If the subject looks dark, move nearer and shoot again. 6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) Shooting Tips See the cautions on page 74.  Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.  If you use the self-timer together with flash, the self-timer lamp will light up briefly after the picture is taken.

the (Handheld Night Scene) mode enables you to shoot night scenes even while handholding the camera. Four shots are taken continuously for each picture, and the resulting image with reduced camera shake is recorded.  Hold the camera firmly. While shooting, hold the camera 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 properly in the final image.  For shots of people, turn on the flash. When you use flash, you can shoot portraits with a night scene in the background. To take a nice portrait, the first shot will use flash. Tell the subject not to move until all four continuous shots are taken. F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld) Shooting Tips See the cautions on page 74.

(HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in this mode, three continuous shots are taken at different exposures. This results in one image, with a wide tonal range, that has minimized the blocked-up shadows caused by backlighting.  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 in any of the three shots due to camera shake, they may not align properly in the final image. G Shooting Backlit Scenes (HDR Backlight Control) Shooting Tips  Flash shooting is not possible. In low light, the AF-assist beam may be emitted.  See the cautions on page 74. HDR stands for High Dynamic Range.

 It may be difficult to focus dots of light such as in a night scene. In such a case, set the lens’s focus mode to [MF] and focus manually. Cautions for Handheld Night Scene and HDR Backlight Control  Compared with other shooting modes, the shooting area will be smaller.  1+73 or 1 cannot be selected. If 1+73 or 1 has been set, 73 will be set.  If you shoot a moving subject, the subject’s movement may leave afterimages or the surrounding area of the subject may become dark.  The image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns (lattice, stripes, etc.), flat or single-tone images, or images significantly misaligned due to camera shake.  Recording the image to the card will take longer than with normal shooting. During the processing of the images, “BUSY” will be displayed and you cannot take another picture until the processing is completed.  You cannot use Creative filters when shooting.  Final image simulation is not available.  If the shooting mode is set to or , direct printing is not possible. Cautions for Handheld Night Scene  When shooting flash photography, if the subject is too close to the camera, the picture may come out extremely bright (overexposure).  If you use flash to shoot a night scene with few lights, the shots may not align correctly. This can result in a blurry photo.  If you use flash and the human subject is close to the background that is also illuminated by the flash, the shots may not align correctly. This can result in a blurry photo. Unnatural shadows and unsuitable colors may also appear.  Regarding flash coverage: • When using a Speedlite with automatic flash coverage setting, the zoom position will be fixed to the wide end, regardless of the lens’ zoom position. • If you have to set the flash coverage manually, set it to the wide-angle end. Cautions for HDR Backlight Control  Note that the image may not be rendered with a smooth gradation and may look irregular or have significant noise.  HDR Backlight Control may not be effective for excessively backlit scenes or extremely high-contrast scenes.  When shooting subjects that are sufficiently bright, for example for normally lit scenes, the image may look unnatural because of the applied HDR effect.

 You can also select the shooting mode on the B Quick Control screen. 2 Tap the self-timer. Q: 10-sec. self-timer The remote controller can also be used. l: 2-sec. self-timer q: 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots Tap [d]/[f] to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer.  By 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, and countdown display (in seconds) on the LCD monitor.  Two seconds before the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp will light up and the beeper will sound faster. To cancel the self-timer shooting: Press the button or tap the screen. To cancel the self-timer setting, press the button and tap [u] or [i]. j Using the Self-timer

The following AF methods are provided: [FlexiZone - Single], [u (face)+ Tracking] (p.80), and [FlexiZone - Multi] (p.82). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to [MF], magnify the image, and focus manually. Select the AF method.  Select the AF method with Quick Control (p.42).  Select the desired 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 used to focus. 1 Move the AF point.  Tap the screen to move the AF point to where you want to focus. (It cannot go to the edges of the picture.)  To return the AF point to the center, press the button.  During movie shooting, if [Movie Servo AF] is set to [Enable], the AF point will be displayed in a larger size. Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Selecting the AF Method FlexiZone - Single: d AF point

80 2 Focus the subject.  Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.  When focus is achieved, the AF point turns green and the beeper sounds. (If [AF operation] is set to [Servo AF], the AF point turns blue and the beeper will not sound.)  If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange. 3 Take the picture.  Press the shutter button completely (p.54). Human faces are detected and focused. If a face moves, the AF point

also moves to track the face. 1 Check the AF point.  When a face is detected, the

AF point will appear over the face to be focused.  You can also tap the LCD monitor screen to select the face or subject. If the subject is not a face, will be displayed.  If no faces can be detected, or if you tap the LCD monitor but do not select any face or subject, the camera will switch to [FlexiZone - Multi] with automatic selection (p.82). u (face)+Tracking: c

2 Focus the subject.  Press the shutter button halfway to focus.  When focus is achieved, the AF point turns green and the beeper sounds. (If [AF operation] is set to [Servo AF], the AF point turns blue and the beeper will not sound.)  If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange. 3 Take the picture.  Press the shutter button completely (p.54).  If the subject’s face is significantly out of focus, face detection will not be possible. You can prevent this by setting [Continuous AF] to [Enable].  An object other than a human face may be detected as a 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

may cover only part of the face.  If you press the shutter button to focus again while the access lamp is illuminated after shooting, the focus mode may momentarily switch to [FlexiZone - Multi]. (Face detection will not function.)  When you press the button, the AF point will appear at the center of the screen. Drag it to move the AF point. Press the button again, and the AF point will move to the detected subject.  Since AF is not possible with a face detected near the edge of the picture, the

will be grayed out. If you press the shutter button halfway, the subject will be focused in [FlexiZone - Multi] AF method with automatic selection.

3 Take the picture.  Press the shutter button completely (p.54).  When the camera does not focus the desired target subject with automatic AF point selection, switch the AF method 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 points. And at [16:9], 21 AF points. Also, at [16:9], there will be only three zones.  For movie shooting, there will be 21 AF points (or 25 AF points if [640x480] is set) and three zones (or 9 zones if [640x480] is set).

84 AF Operation  Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again.  The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation.  If the light source changes during autofocusing, the screen may flicker and focusing may be difficult. If this happens, turn the camera off and on again, then autofocus under the actual light source.  When [FlexiZone - Single] is set and you tap on [u] on the screen, the image at the AF point will be magnified. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus while the magnified image is displayed. (However, if [AF operation] is set to [Servo AF], the display will return to normal and then the camera will focus.) This is effective when the camera is attached to a tripod and you need to attain very precise focus. If focusing is difficult in the magnified view, return to the normal display and use AF. Note that the AF speed may differ between the normal and magnified views. The image can also be magnified when [FlexiZone - Multi] is set. However, 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 the view after focusing with [FlexiZone - Single] or [FlexiZone - Multi] in the normal view, precise focus may not be achieved.  If [u (face)+Tracking] is set, magnified view is not possible. The AF point is fixed during continuous shooting.  When [u (face)+Tracking] or [FlexiZone - Multi] is set, the AF point is fixed during continuous shooting. Continuous Shooting when [AF operation] is Set to [Servo AF]:  When using a lens with “STM” in its name, such as the EF-M18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, the camera can keep focusing and shooting continuously during Servo AF. (The continuous shooting speed becomes slower.) With other lenses, the focus will be locked for the second and subsequent frames during continuous shooting. Notes About [FlexiZone - Single], [u (face)+Tracking], and [FlexiZone - Multi]  If you shoot a peripheral subject and it is slightly out of focus, aim the center AF point or zone over the subject to focus, focus again and then take the picture.  In magnified view, focusing using AF may be difficult due to the magnified effect of camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended.

Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult  Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky, solid-color flat surfaces or when highlights or shadow details are lost.  Extremely bright or dark subjects.  Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction.  Subjects with repetitive patterns (skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc.).  Fine lines and subject outlines.  Under a light source whose brightness, color, or pattern keeps changing.  Night scenes or points of light.  When the image flickers under fluorescent 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 cage).  Subjects that keep moving within the AF point and cannot keep still due to camera shake or subject blur.  Autofocusing while the subject is very far out of focus.  Soft focus effect is applied with a soft focus lens.  A special effect filter is used.  Noise (spots, banding, etc.) appears on the screen during AF.  In the above cases, if the camera cannot focus automatically, focus manually.  With some EF or EF-S lenses (Mount Adapter EF-EOS M required), it may take longer to achieve focus or correct focus may not be achieved. For more information, refer to Canon Web site.

automatically. This works in all shooting modes. 1 Enable the touch shutter.  Tap [y] on the screen’s bottom left. Each time you tap the icon, it will toggle between [y] and [x].  [x] (Touch Shutter: Enable) You can tap to focus and shoot.  [y] (Touch Shutter: Disable) You can tap to select the point to focus. Then, press the shutter button completely to shoot. 2 Tap the screen to shoot.  Tap the face or subject on the screen.  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 picture is taken automatically.  If focus is not achieved, the AF point turns orange and the picture cannot be taken. Tap the face or subject on the screen again. x Shooting with the Touch Shutter  Even if the drive mode is set to [i] (continuous shooting), single shooting will take effect.  The touch shutter does not work with the magnified view.  When [5: Shutter/AE lock button] is set to [1: AE lock/AF] or [3: AE/AF, no AE lock] under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], autofocusing does not take effect.

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 featuring 1080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).

shot. When you select the movie shooting mode [k], autoexposure is set to adjust the brightness automatically. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Tap the shooting mode icon on the screen’s upper left corner.  The shooting mode selection screen will appear. 3 Select [k] (Movie auto exposure) for the shooting mode. 4 Focus the subject.  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 lower left to stop/start the focusing. If you stop the focusing, the AF point will turn gray. 5 Shoot the movie.  Press the (Movie start/stop) button to start shooting a movie. To stop shooting the movie, press the (Movie start/stop) button again.  While the movie is being shot, the “o” mark will be displayed on the upper right of the screen. k Shooting Movies Autoexposure Shooting Recording movie

 While shooting a movie, be careful not to cover the microphones with your finger. This camera is compatible with the function turning on the LED light automatically in low-light conditions during autoexposure shooting. For details, refer to the EX-series 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 camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns. The use of a tripod is recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot places.

90  Each time you press the button, the information display will change. * Applies to a single movie clip. Movie Shooting Screen Movie shooting remaining time*/ Elapsed time Quick Control ISO speed Exposure level indicator Image Stabilizer: OFF White balance Movie recording size Image-recording quality (still photos) Auto Lighting Optimizer AF method • d : FlexiZone - 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 Wind filter Attenuator AF point (FlexiZone - Single) Exposure mode Shutter speed Drive mode Possible shots (still photos) Movie Servo AF AE lock Highlight tone priority Magnify/Digital zoom Miniature effect movie Digital compass GPS connection indicator Eye-Fi card Digital zoom Aperture When movie shooting starts, the movie shooting remaining time will change to the elapsed time.