Canon EOS M2 User manual

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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EOS M2 (W)

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The EOS M2 is a high-performance, interchangeable-lens digital camera
featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective megapixels,
DIGIC 5, Hybrid CMOS AF II, approx. 4.6 fps continuous shooting, Full High-
Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and Wi-Fi functions.
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation, and provides
many features for demanding shots.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety Warnings”
(p.345-346) and “Handling Precautions” (p.20-22).
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been properly
recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be
recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any
loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded images
or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory card for anything
other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances,
exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
Introduction

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The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity. If the card is
new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer,
formatting the card with this camera is recommended (p.57).
• SD memory cards
• SDHC memory cards*
• SDXC memory cards*
* UHS-I cards supported.
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed
Class 6 “ ” or higher.
If you use a slow-writing 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 photos while shooting a movie, you will need an
even faster card.
To check a card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card manufacturer’s
Web site.
Compatible Cards
Cards that Can Record Movies
In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards,
and SDXC memory cards.
*The camera does not come with any cards for recording images/
movies. Please purchase these cards separately.

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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with
your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E is provided. (The LC-E12E comes with a power
cord.)
Software is not provided with the camera. Download it from the Canon Web
site at the following URL.
http://www.canon.com/icpd/
For information on how to download or install the software and Software Instruction
Manual PDFs, see “Software Start Guide” (p.350) in this manual.
The Instruction Manuals provided are listed on the next page.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, Lens Instruction Manuals may also be included.
Check that all the bundled accessories are included in the camera’s package.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E12
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E12/LC-E12E*
Neck Strap
EM-100DB
Camera
(with body cap)
Interface Cable

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The Instruction Manuals consist of the provided booklets and more detailed
Instruction Manual PDFs available for download from the Canon Web site.
Instructions for downloading and viewing the Instruction Manual PDFs are shown
below.
1Download the Instruction Manual PDFs.
Connect to the Internet from a computer and access the Canon Web
site at the following URL.
http://www.canon.com/icpd/
Select your 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 Manuals
2View the Instruction Manual PDFs.
Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual PDF to open it.
To view the Instruction Manual PDFs, Adobe Reader must be installed
on your computer.
Adobe Reader can be downloaded free from the Internet.
Instruction Manuals
Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manual PDFs
Camera Basic
Instruction Manual
Wi-Fi Cautions
Wi-Fi Function
Basic Instruction
Manual

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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery (p.34).
To charge the battery, see page 32.
2Insert a card (p.34).
With the card’s label facing toward the
front of the camera, insert it into the
card slot.
3Attach a lens (p.44).
Align the lens’ mount index with the
camera’s mount index.
4Press the power button to turn on
the camera (p.37).
When the LCD monitor displays the
date/time/zone setting screens, see
page 41.

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Quick Start Guide
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.92).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.254).
After you finish shooting, attach the lens cap to protect the lens.
5Set the Mode Dial to <A> (Scene
Intelligent Auto) (p.64).
All the necessary camera settings will
be set automatically.
6Focus the subject (p.49).
Aim the LCD monitor’s center over the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway. The
camera will focus the subject.
7Take the picture (p.49).
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
8Review the picture (p.209).
The captured image will be displayed
for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press the
<x> button (p.92).

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Icons in this Manual
<5> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<W><X><Y><Z><S> : Indicates the Main Dial’s top, bottom, left, and
right keys.
<Q>/<0> : Indicates the Main Dial’s center button.
0, 9, I, 7, 8: Indicates that the corresponding function
remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10
sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of
the button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, and
settings correspond to the icons and markings 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.
w: When shown on the upper right of a page, indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.27).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power is <1>
(p.37).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set
to their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera with the EF-M
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens attached as an example.
Conventions Used in this Manual

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For first-time digital single-lens non-reflex camera users, Chapters 1
and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction 2
1Getting Started 31
2Basic Shooting and Image Playback 63
3Creative Shooting 93
4Advanced Shooting 135
5Shooting Movies 175
6Handy Features 207
7Image Playback 229
8Post-Processing Images 259
9Printing Images 267
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Customizing the Camera 285
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Reference 293
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Software Start Guide /
Downloading Images to Your Computer 349

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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
Shoot automatically p.63-85 (A/ Basic Zone modes)
Blur the background p.71 (CCreative Auto)
Keep the background in sharp focus p.139 (fAperture-priority AE)
Shoot continuously p.124 (iContinuous shooting)
Include yourself in a picture p.126 (jSelf-timer)
Freeze the action p.136 (sShutter-priority AE)
Blur the action
Shoot with image effects p.128 (UCreative filters)
Adjust the image brightness p.148 (O Exposure compensation )
(exposure)
Shoot in low light p.296 (DFlash photography)
p.102 (ISO speed setting)
Shoot fireworks at night p.145 (Bulb exposures)
Shoot movies p.175 (kMovie shooting)
Image Quality
Shoot with image effects matching p.106 (A Picture Style selection )
the subject
Make a large-size print of a picture p.97 (73, 83, 1)
Shoot a large number of pictures p.97 (7a, 8a, b, c)