Canon EOS M5 User manual

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Basic Guide
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Other Shooting Modes
Playback Mode
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Appendix
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Before Use
© CANON INC. 2016 CT0-D109-C
●Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions”
(= 15) section, before using the camera.
●Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly.
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Other Shooting Modes
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
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Appendix
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Compatible Memory Cards
The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of
capacity.
●SD memory cards*1
●SDHC memory cards*1*2
●SDXC memory cards*1*2
*1 Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been
veried to work with the camera.
*2 UHS-I memory cards are also supported.
Initial Information
Package Contents
Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.
Camera
(with body cap)
Battery Pack
LP-E17
(with terminal cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E17/LC-E17E
Neck Strap
EM-300DB Interface Cable
IFC-600PCU
●Printed matter is also included.
●For details on the lens included in the lens kit, check information on
the camera package.
●A memory card is not included.
Before Use

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Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
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P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Preliminary Notes and Legal
Information
●Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries
and afliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential
damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory,
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.
●The user’s unauthorized photographing or recording (video and/or
sound) of people or copyrighted materials may invade the privacy of
such people and/or may violate others’ legal rights, including copyright
and other intellectual property rights, even when such photographing
or recording is intended solely for personal use.
●The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of
camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before
contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
●Although the screen (monitor) is produced under extremely high-
precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the
pixels meet design specications, in rare cases some pixels may be
defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate
camera damage or affect recorded images.
●When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become
warm. This does not indicate damage.
Conventions in This Guide
●In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera
buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.
●The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.
●Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in
brackets.
●: Important information you should know
●: Notes and tips for expert camera use
●: Indicates touch-screen operations
●=
xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents
a page number)
●Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.
●For convenience, all lenses and mount adapters are simply referred to
as “lenses” and “mount adapters”, whether they are included or sold
separately.
●The illustrations in this guide show the camera with the
EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens attached as an example.
●For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as
the “memory card”.
●The symbols “ Still Images” and “ Movies” below titles indicate
how the function is used—whether for still images or movies.

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Before Use
Part Names
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1)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)(26)
(25)
(23)
(24)
(27) (28)
(29)
(30)
(14)
(15)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(10)(11)(12)(13)
(
2)
(
4)
(
5)
(
6)
(
9)
(
7)
(
8)
(
3)
(1) Exposure compensation dial
(2) [ (Multi-function)] button
(3) Main dial
(4) Shutter button
(5) Remote control sensor
(6) EF-M lens mount index
(7) Grip
(8) Touch & Drag AF switching button
(9) Contacts
(10) [ (Dial Function)] button
(11) [ (Flash pop up)] button
(12) Flash
(13) Microphone
(14) Mode dial release button
(15) Mode dial
(16) Focal plane mark
(17) Strap mount
(18) Lamp
(19) Lens lock pin
(20) Terminal cover
(21) Lens release button
(22) Lens mount
(23) Dioptric adjustment knob
(24) Digital terminal
(25) Remote switch terminal
(26) External microphone IN terminal
(27) (N-Mark)*1
(28) Tripod socket
(29) DC coupler terminal cover
(30) Memory card/battery cover
(
2)
(
3)
(
1)
(5)(4) (7)
(20)
(19)
(18)
(23)
(22)
(10)
(13)
(
16
)(
17
)
(9)
(8)
(21)
(15)
(14)
(11)
(12)
(6)
(1) Power switch
(2) Viewfinder
(3) Screen (monitor)*2/ Touch-screen
panel
(4) Hot shoe
(5) Flash-sync contacts
(6) Quick Control Dial
Playback: [ (magnify)] /
[(index)]
(7) Speaker
(8) [ (AE lock)] button
(9) [ (AF frame selector)] button
(10) Strap mount
(11) HDMITM terminal
(12) Movie button
(13) [ (Wi-Fi)] button
(14) Indicator
(15) [ ] button
(16) [ (Playback)] button
(17) [ (Information)] button
(18) [ ] / Up button
(19) [ (Manual focus)] / Left button
(20) Control dial
(21) [ (Quick Set menu/Set)] button
(22) [ (Flash)] / Right button
(23) [ (Erase)] / Down button
*1 Used with NFC features (=
130).
*2 Gestures may not be detected as easily if you apply a screen protector. In this
case, increase the sensitivity of the touch-screen panel (=
160).
●You can turn the control dial to perform
most of the operations possible with the
[ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons, such as choosing
items and switching images.

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Lens
EF-M Lens
(1) Focusing ring
(2) Hood mount
(3) Filter-mounting thread
(4) Lens retraction switch
(5) Lens mount index
(6) Zoom ring
(7) Lens retraction index
(8) Zoom position index
(9) Contacts

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Auto Mode /
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Other Shooting Modes
Playback Mode
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Setting Menu
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P Mode
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Before Use
Attaching EF and EF-S Lenses .................................................24
Detaching a Lens ..................................................................25
Using a Tripod .......................................................................25
Using Lens Image Stabilization .............................................26
Trying the Camera Out........................................................... 26
Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ..............................................26
Viewing ......................................................................................28
Erasing Images .....................................................................29
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics ................................................................ 30
On/Off..................................................................................... 30
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down).............................31
Shutter Button ........................................................................ 31
Viewnder............................................................................... 32
Shooting Modes ..................................................................... 33
Adjusting the Screen Angle .................................................... 33
Tilting the Screen Downward.................................................33
Tilting the Screen Upward .....................................................33
Shooting Display Options....................................................... 34
Using the Quick Set Menu...................................................... 34
Using Touch-Screen Operations to Congure Settings.............35
Using the Menu Screen.......................................................... 35
Touch-Screen Operations..........................................................36
On-Screen Keyboard.............................................................. 37
Indicator Display..................................................................... 38
Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode...................................... 39
Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings .......................... 39
Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ..............................................39
Table of Contents
Before Use
Initial Information.............................................................. 2
Package Contents.................................................................... 2
Compatible Memory Cards....................................................... 2
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ................................. 3
Conventions in This Guide ....................................................... 3
Part Names .............................................................................. 4
Lens.........................................................................................5
Common Camera Operations ................................................ 14
Safety Precautions ................................................................. 15
Basic Guide
Basic Operations............................................................. 18
Initial Preparations.................................................................. 18
Attaching the Strap ....................................................................18
Removing the Strap...................................................................19
Holding the Camera...................................................................19
Charging the Battery Pack.........................................................19
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card............................20
Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card .....................21
Setting the Date and Time ......................................................... 21
Changing the Date and Time.................................................22
Display Language......................................................................23
Attaching a Lens........................................................................23
Detaching a Lens ..................................................................24
Lens Instruction Manuals ......................................................24

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Before Use
Viewing Settings ........................................................................55
Creative Zone Settings Corresponding to Creative Assist
Mode Settings .......................................................................55
Specic Scenes...................................................................... 56
Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings (Self Portrait)...........57
Enhancing Colors in Shots of Food (Food) ...............................58
Conveying a Sense of Speed by Blurring the Background
(Panning) ...................................................................................58
Shooting in Backlit Scenes (HDR Backlight Control).................59
Image Effects (Creative Filters).............................................. 59
Shooting in Monochrome (Grainy B/W).....................................60
Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect..............................................60
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) ............60
Shots Resembling Oil Paintings (Art Bold Effect)......................61
Shots Resembling Watercolors (Water Painting Effect) ............61
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)...........61
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect).............62
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time
(for One-Minute Clips) ...........................................................62
Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range)...........63
Adding Artistic Effects............................................................63
Recording Movies in Movie Mode .......................................... 64
Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Recording........64
Disabling Auto Slow Shutter ......................................................65
Recording Time-Lapse Movies (Time-Lapse Movie) .................65
Sound Settings ..........................................................................66
Adjusting the Recording Volume ...........................................66
Deactivating the Wind Filter ..................................................67
Using the Attenuator..............................................................67
P Mode ............................................................................. 68
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ....................................... 68
Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode...................................................41
Digest Movie Playback ..........................................................41
Still Images/Movies ...............................................................42
Still Images............................................................................42
Movies ...................................................................................42
Scene Icons...............................................................................43
On-Screen Frames ....................................................................44
Common, Convenient Features ............................................. 44
Using the Self-Timer ..................................................................44
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake .......................45
Customizing the Self-Timer ...................................................45
Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) ....................46
Continuous Shooting .................................................................46
Image Customization Features .............................................. 47
Changing Image Quality ............................................................47
Capturing in RAW Format .....................................................48
Using the Menu .....................................................................48
Changing the Aspect Ratio........................................................49
Changing Movie Image Quality .................................................49
Helpful Shooting Features...................................................... 50
Using the Dual Axis Electronic Level .........................................50
Using Auto Level........................................................................51
Customizing Camera Operation............................................. 51
Preventing the AF-Assist Beam from Firing...............................51
Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp...............................51
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots........................52
Other Shooting Modes.................................................... 53
Shooting with Your Favorite Settings (Creative Assist) .......... 53
Saving/Loading Settings............................................................54
Saving Settings .....................................................................54
Loading Settings....................................................................55
Using Settings from Images ..................................................55

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Before Use
Flash....................................................................................... 82
Changing the Flash Mode .........................................................82
Auto .......................................................................................83
On..........................................................................................83
Slow Synchro ........................................................................83
Off..........................................................................................83
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation............................83
Shooting with the FE Lock.........................................................84
Changing the Flash Timing........................................................84
Changing the Flash Metering Mode ..........................................84
Resetting Flash Settings............................................................85
Other Settings ........................................................................ 85
Switching to Other Functions to Adjust with the Quick Control
Dial ............................................................................................85
Changing the IS Mode Settings.................................................86
Correcting Camera Shake when Shooting Movies................86
Correcting Lens Aberrations ......................................................87
Lens Correction Data ............................................................87
Changing the Noise Reduction Level ........................................88
Using Multi Shot Noise Reduction.........................................88
Reducing Noise at Slow Shutter Speeds...................................89
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode ............................................ 90
Specic Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)...................................... 90
Specic Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)..................................... 91
Depth-of-Field Preview ..............................................................91
Specic Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) ..... 92
Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb)............................................ 93
Adjusting the Flash Output..................................................... 93
Recording Movies at Specic Shutter Speeds and Aperture
Values..................................................................................... 94
Customizing Controls and Display ......................................... 95
Setting Up Shooting from a Single Screen............................. 69
Image Brightness (Exposure)................................................. 69
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............ 69
Deactivating Exposure Simulation.........................................69
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ......................70
Changing the Metering Method .................................................70
Changing the ISO Speed...........................................................71
Adjusting ISO Auto Settings .................................................. 71
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) ...............................71
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast (Auto Lighting
Optimizer) ..................................................................................72
Shooting Bright Subjects (Highlight Tone Priority).....................72
Image Colors.......................................................................... 73
Adjusting White Balance............................................................73
Custom White Balance..........................................................73
Manually Correcting White Balance ......................................74
Manually Setting White Balance Color Temperature.............75
Customizing Colors (Picture Style)............................................75
Customizing Picture Styles....................................................76
Saving Customized Picture Styles ........................................77
Focusing................................................................................. 77
Choosing the AF Method...........................................................77
1-point AF ..............................................................................78
+Tracking............................................................................78
Smooth Zone AF ..................................................................78
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF)..............................79
Shooting with the AF Lock.........................................................79
Shooting with Servo AF .............................................................80
Changing the Focus Setting ......................................................80
Fine-Tuning the Focus...............................................................81
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode...............................................81
Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking)....................82

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Other Shooting Modes
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Setting Menu
Accessories
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Browsing and Filtering Images............................................. 107
Navigating through Images in an Index...................................107
Touch-Screen Operations....................................................108
Double-Touch Magnication ................................................108
Finding Images Matching Specied Conditions.......................108
Using the Front Dial to Jump between Images........................109
Touch-Screen Operations.................................................... 110
Image Viewing Options .........................................................110
Magnifying Images .................................................................. 110
Touch-Screen Operations.................................................... 111
Viewing Slideshows................................................................. 111
Protecting Images .................................................................112
Using the Menu ....................................................................... 112
Choosing Images Individually.............................................. 112
Selecting a Range ............................................................... 113
Protecting All Images at Once ............................................. 113
Clearing All Protection at Once ........................................... 114
Erasing Images .....................................................................114
Erasing Multiple Images at Once............................................. 115
Choosing a Selection Method ............................................. 115
Choosing Images Individually.............................................. 115
Selecting a Range ............................................................... 115
Specifying All Images at Once............................................. 116
Rotating Images ....................................................................116
Using the Menu ....................................................................... 116
Deactivating Auto Rotation ...................................................... 117
Rating Images (Rating) .........................................................117
Using the Menu ....................................................................... 117
Editing Still Images................................................................118
Resizing Images ...................................................................... 118
Using the Menu ................................................................... 119
Cropping .................................................................................. 119
Customizing Display Information ...............................................95
Customizing the Information Displayed.................................95
Conguring Touch & Drag AF ....................................................95
Changing the Settings of Touch and Drag Operations ..........96
Restricting the Area of the Screen Available for Touch and
Drag Operations ....................................................................96
Conguring Custom Functions ..................................................96
Assigning Functions to Buttons and Dials .............................97
Assigning Functions to the Quick Control Dial ......................98
Customizing the Quick Set Menu ..............................................99
Choosing Items to Include in the Menu .................................99
Rearranging Menu Items.....................................................100
Saving Shooting Settings ........................................................100
Settings That Can Be Saved ...............................................100
Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu).....101
Renaming My Menu Tabs....................................................102
Deleting a My Menu Tab......................................................102
Deleting All My Menu Tabs or Items ....................................102
Customizing My Menu Tab Display .....................................102
Playback Mode .............................................................. 103
Viewing................................................................................. 103
Touch-Screen Operations........................................................104
Switching Display Modes.........................................................105
Customizing the Shooting Information Displayed................105
Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) ....................105
AF Point Display..................................................................105
Grid Display.........................................................................105
Brightness Histogram ..........................................................106
RGB Histogram ...................................................................106
Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images
(Digest Movies)........................................................................106
Viewing by Date...................................................................107

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Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Playback Mode
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Setting Menu
Accessories
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Index
P Mode
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Sending Images to Another Camera .................................... 143
Image Sending Options........................................................ 144
Sending Multiple Images .........................................................144
Choosing Images Individually..............................................144
Selecting a Range ...............................................................145
Sending Rated Images........................................................145
Notes on Sending Images .......................................................146
Choosing the Number of Recording Pixels (Image Size) ........146
Adding Comments ...................................................................146
Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync)....................... 147
Initial Preparations...................................................................147
Preparing the Camera .........................................................147
Preparing the Computer ......................................................147
Sending Images.......................................................................148
Viewing Images Sent via Image Sync on a Smartphone.....148
Using a Smartphone to View Camera Images and Control the
Camera................................................................................. 149
Geotagging Images on the Camera ........................................149
Controlling the Camera Remotely from a Smartphone............149
Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi ........................................149
Controlling the Camera via Bluetooth..................................150
Editing or Erasing Wireless Settings .................................... 151
Editing Connection Information ...............................................151
Changing a Device Nickname .............................................151
Erasing Connection Information ..........................................152
Specifying Images Viewable from Smartphones.................152
Changing the Camera Nickname ........................................153
Returning the Wireless Settings to Default..............................153
Clearing Information of Devices Paired via Bluetooth .............154
Applying Filter Effects..............................................................120
Correcting Red-Eye .................................................................121
Processing RAW Images with the Camera .......................... 122
Using the Menu .......................................................................123
Choosing Images Individually..............................................123
Selecting a Range ...............................................................124
Editing Movies...................................................................... 124
Reducing File Sizes.................................................................125
Editing Digest Movies ..............................................................126
Wireless Features ......................................................... 127
Available Wireless Features................................................. 127
Using Wi-Fi Features...............................................................127
Using Bluetooth®Features ......................................................127
Transferring Images to a Smartphone.................................. 128
Transferring Images to a Bluetooth Enabled Smartphone ......128
Transferring Images to an NFC-Compatible Smartphone .......130
Connecting via NFC When Camera Is in Shooting Mode ...130
Connecting via NFC When Camera Is in Playback Mode...131
Connecting to a Smartphone via the Wi-Fi Menu....................132
Using Another Access Point ....................................................134
Conrming Access Point Compatibility................................134
Using WPS-Compatible Access Points ...............................134
Connecting to Listed Access Points .................................... 135
Previous Access Points .......................................................136
Sending Images to a Registered Web Service..................... 136
Registering Web Services .......................................................136
Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY..............................137
Registering Other Web Services .........................................138
Uploading Images to Web Services ........................................139
Viewing Images Using a Media Player................................. 140
Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer.......... 141