YI M1 User manual

YI-M1 Mirrorless Digital Camera User Manual
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Manufacturer: Shanghai Xiaoyi Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: 6F, Building E, No.2889, Jinke Road, Shanghai, China.
Tel: [phone]
http://www.yitechnology.com

Specification
Model
Camera Type
Lens Mount
Equivalent Focal Length
YI-M1
Interchangeable-lens digital camera
Micro four thirds
Approximately 2x focal length
Number of Pixels
(effective)/ aspect ratio
17.3mm×1 3mm
Sensor Size
Product Type
Image Quality
20M: 5184×3888 pixel
50M, 20M,16M, 8M, 3M, VGA
1/4000s-60s
Auto, Program, Aperture-Priority,
Shutter-Priority, Manual Shutter
(B mode, T mode) Scanning
Panorama, Scenery Mode,
Master Guide
Multi-segment Metering Mode,
Spot Metering Mode, Center-weighted
Metering Mode
ISO Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200,
6400, 12800, 25600
Scene Modes
sRGB，AdobeRGB
Number of pixels(effective): 20.16 megapiexls
Number of pixels(total): 21.77 megapixels
Image sensor aspect ratio: 1.33 (4:3)
Maximal Resolution:
Image Quality:
File Format RAW, JPEG (compression: Super Fine
1/2.7, Fine1/4, Normal 1/8, Exif v2.3)
Focus
Focus System Contrast detect
Autofocus
Face detection
Single-AF
Continuous AF
LCD touch and shoot AF
Manual Focus
Focus Brightness Range
Number of Focus Points
Yes (Peak MF and Magnifier MF)
-4EV-20EV
81 points
LCD Screen
Screen size
Resolution
Touch Screen
Brightness Adjustment
3" 1.04 MP (approx.)
720RGB×480
Yes
Yes
Exposure
Mechanical Shutter
Speed
Exposure Modes
Metering Modes
Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night scene,
Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Beach & Snow
Exposure Compensation
Exposure Brackating
HDR
±5EV
Yes
Yes
Flash
External Flash
Flash Modes
Flash Sync Speed
Yes
Auto, On, Off,
1/125s
Driver modes
Driver Modes
Continuous Speed
Single, Continuous, Timer (2s, 10s)
5fps
Color
Color Modes
White Balance
WB Bracketing
Color Space
Standard, Portrait, Vivid, B&W, High-contrast B&W
Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy,
Incandescent, CWB (2000-11500)
Yes
Contents
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1. Contents of Package
1). Insert the battery
2). Insert the memory card
3). Place/remove the lens
4). Charge the battery
5). Attach the strap
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1). View/edit still pictures
2). Detailed info/index display
3). Enlarged view
4). Delete pictures
5). Watch videos
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2. Parts of the Camera
3. Getting Started
4. Powering the camera on and off
5. Setting the Date and Time
6. Select shooting mode
7. Shoot Pictures / Record Videos
1). Shoot pictures
2). Record videos
8. Image/Video Playback
9. Connect YI Mirrorless App to YI-M1 Mirrorless Digital Camera
10.Safety precautions
11. Wireless functions
Video
Video Resolutions
4K 3840×2160 30fps，2K 2048
×1536 30fps，FULL HD 1920×
1080 60fps，30fps，24fps，HD
1280×720 60fps，30fps，24fps，
VGA 640×480 240fps
USB
HDMI
Wireless
BLE
Remote Control
Video Format
Video Format
Audio Format
Microphone
Speaker
MPEG-4/H.264
AAC
Stereo
Mono
Record/Delete
Storage Type
Memory Card Settings
SD/SDHC/SDXC (max 512G)
Erase all, Format
Connectivity
USB 2.0
Yes (Micro HDMI)
Yes (2.4G)
Yes (4.1)
Remote Control: currently not supported
(coming soon via App update)
14-104℉, 30-90% RH
-4-140 ℉, 10-90% RH
Playback Modes
Playback Modes
Mode:
Still Image: Single, Single with Detail Info,
Index Display, Magnification
Video: Play, FW, BK, Pause
Playback modes:
Picture - Single, Single with Detail Info,
Index, Enlarged
Video - Play, Forward, Backward,
Pause
Picture Edit RAW->JPEG, Color->B&W, Resize,
Protection, Erase
Others
Battery Lithium, up to 380 shoots
(based on CIPA standard)
Dimensions 113.5mm(W)×64.3mm(H)×33.6mm
(D) (Protrusions excluded)
Timelapse Recording
Aspect Ratios
Panorama Mode
Yes (automatically create timelapse video)
4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Yes
Firmware Update
Firmware Update Camera: via smartphone or PC;
Lens: along with camera upgrade
Working Condition
Operating
Storage

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1. Contents of Package
Camera body×1
User Manual×1
Lens cap×1
Strap×1 USB cable×1
Power Adapter×1
小蚁 微 单 相 机 使 用 指 南
Body cap×1
Lens×1
(Varies on kit, quantity
of lens may vary)
(attached)
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Hot shoe
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2. Parts of the Camera
Control dial
Mode dial
ON/OFF button
Strap eyelet
Shutter button
AF Assistant
illuminator
Lens attachment
indicator
Image sensor
Lens attach point
Microphone
Speaker
Lens lock pin
Lens release button
Control dial
Mode dial
Shutter button
Hot shoe

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Battery-Chamber Latch
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1. Inserting the Battery
USB
LCD Monitor
Strap eyelet
USB card Solt Cover
Playback button
Function button
(Q button)
Tripod Mount
3. Getting Started
Gently slide the battery-chamber latch to open.
Insert the battery contacts first in the direction
shown by the arrow. Close the cover and latch
the chamber.
2. Inserting the Memory Card
Turn the camera off and open the memory
card slot cover. Align the memory card with
the label to LCD monitor, then slide it in until
it clicks into place at the back of the slot. To
remove: press the card in until it unlocks and
release it slowly.
3. Attaching / Removing the lens
1) Attaching the lens
Align the lens attachment indicator (red) on the body with
the alignment indicator (red) on the lens, then insert the lens
into the camera's body.
Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it click (direction
indicated by arrow).
Hot shoe

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4. Charging the Battery
5. Attaching the strap
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2) Removing the lens
Press the lens release button while rotating
the lens in the direction of the arrow.
You can use the USB cable to charge via adapter or PC. 5V/1A power adapter is recommended.
Charging via USB: takes about 3 hours for complete charge.
Charging with charger accessory: takes about 2.5 hours for complete charge.
Charging time depends on battery lifetime and environment conditions.
Also if the battery has not been used for a long time, it takes longer to charge.
NOTE: If nothing appears on the LCD monitor after connecting the camera to a computer, the battery may be out of
power. Please keep the camera connected to the computer until the battery has charged, then disconnect and
connect the camera again.
Untighten the screw Insert one side of the strap go through
the eyelet.
Once the screw is tightened and the strap
is placed, repeat the same steps with
the other side of the strap.
Tighten the screw to secure the strap
and leather pad
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1. Powering on Menu display
Basic settings
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< ON >
< ON >
< ON >
< sRGB >
< +2 >
RGB
4. Powering the camera on and off
Turn On/Off dial Clockwise.
2. Powering off
Turn On/Off dial counter-clockwise.
5. Setting the Date and Time
[Basic settings] [ Date and time]
- Swipe right on the LCD monitor - Find [Basic settings]
- Select [Basic settings] - Select [Date and time] sub-menu
Date and time
language
Shutter sound
System operation sound
Date and time
Time
Month Day
Basic settings
Auto power off: ON
Color space
Brightness adjustment
Restore default settings
You can adjust color space, screen brightness, or restore to default settings by configuring settings under
[Basic settings] menu.
Tap "Back" button on the upper-left hand corner of the LCD Monitor or half push the shutter to go back to
Live View screen.
You can also press the Q button to return to Live View screen.
Slide the screen up or down to adjust options.
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1) Select a shooting mode.
2) Set up the camera and decide on the composition.
3) Adjust the focus and make sure the subject is clear:
SCENE
SCENE S
6. Select shooting mode
Program Mode
P
A
S
M
Aperture-priority
Mode
Shutter-priority
Mode
Manual Mode
Panorama Mode
Automatic
Mode
Master
Guide
Video Mode
Automatic
Mode
A fully automated mode in which the camera automatically configures
the best setting for the current scene. All you need to do is to push the
shutter button.
Aperture-
priority Mode
Select the aperture to control the depth of field, and let the camera
automatically adjust to the appropriate shutter speed.
Shutter-
priority Mode
Select the shutter speed in order to have different moving effects
or to make sure the clarity of the image.
Manual Mode Set the aperture, shutter speed, ISO and other shooting parameters
in order to have the free exposure control.
Panorama
Mode Shoot with wide-angle images using this mode.
Record videos.
Video
Master
Guide
Download composition templates from YI Mirrorless App to create
high-quality images just as you are having a master by your side
Camera automatically sets the
optimum aperture and shutter speed for best results.
Select a scene that goes well with the current
shooting environment to achieve professional level results.
Program
Mode
7. Shoot Pictures / Record Videos
1. Shooting still pictures
Focus on the subject by touching the subject on the LCD monitor.
Tap Q button in Live View screen to change focus modes.
Press the shutter button halfway and a green frame (AF target) will be displayed in
the focus location.
Aperture: Rotate the control dial set the aperture in mode A.
Shutter: Rotate the control dial to select shutter speed in mode S.
Exposure compensation: Press the exposure compensation button, then rotate the
control dial to set the compensation value.
4) Press the shutter button all the way down to take a picture.
When the LCD Monitor enabled, tap directly on the subject
in the Live View screen to focus and shoot.
After shooting, the image will be displayed on the LCD Monitor.
(display time is depends on the time you set in [Auto Playback])
ISO 100 S-AF
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S
EV
2.8
4000
+1.0
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Remaining shots
White balance
ISO
Metering
modes
Aperture
Shutter
Exposure
compensation
Focus modes
Exposure
modes
Power
File size Wireless connection status

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00:00:00 C-AF
AWB 1080P 00:00
A
BKT RAW 4:3
16M
4K
Basic Settings
Image Aspect
Card Setup
Video Settings
File Format
Flash Mode
Time Lapse
AE/WB Bracketing
Image Quality
2015/12/15 200/1200 | P8160132.JPG
Mode:
Metering:
Aperture:
Shutter:
EV:
ISO: 100
Focus Mode:
Focal length:
WB: Auto
Color Space:
Size:
Color WEB RAW JPEG
2. Information display/index display
2. Record videos
2) Press the button again to end recording.
Recording
Time
White Balance
Video Settings
1. View/edit still pictures
The last captured image/video will be displayed.
1) During the display of Live View screen, select the video button on the mode dial to record video.
Set the parameters to your preference with [Video Setting] in advanced.
Recording
Status
Focus Mode
Video Mode
Electronic
Image
Stabilization
Wi-Fi Status
Power
Video Resolution Remaining Recording Time
8. Image/Video Playback
1) Press the button to view/edit pictures/videos.
Slide the screen left or right to switch in between pictures and videos.
Long press (about 0.5s) image to enter editing interface. Tap again to exit single
viewing mode.
Color to
B&W
Locking
Resize
RAW format to
JPEG format
Delete
Rotate control dial counter-clockwise to alternate between detailed info and index display.
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Delete the Picture？
CancelConfirm
3. Enlarged view
The default enlarge setting can be configured to 2x-10x in advanced. Tap on Q
button in Enlarged view to delete the picture.
Zooming with gesture on the image is supported in single viewing mode/enlarged mode.
In playback mode, turn the control dial clockwise to enlarge the view.
Double-click screen to enlarge the image 2x.
In Enlarged viewing mode, single tap on the LCD Monitor to return to Single viewing
mode.
4. Deleting images
While in picture editing mode, you can tap on the Delete button at the bottom of the
LCD Moniter to delete the picture.
Tap“Delete”o n the bottom of the LCD monitor to delete the picture.
When playing a video, Long press (about 0.5s) on any blank area of the screen to display
video edit menu, and tap on Delete icon to erase the video.
Or Press the Q button to delete the video.
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Play
5. Watching videos
1) Press the button to watch videos. You can press the playback button to pause, drag the
slider to fast forward or backward, or drag the volume slider to adjust the volume.
Lock Erase
Pause
Volume
2) Deleting videos
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Color > WEB RAW > JPEG

You can download the YI Mirrorless App from the App Store or Google Play.
You can also scan the QR code to download YI Mirrorless App.
You can download photos, upload Master Guide templates to the camera, and update
firmware through the App once it has been paired to your phone.
1. How to connect YI-M1 Mirrorless Digital Camera to YI Mirrorless App (Android), only
necessary one time:
A. Insert the micro SD card into the camera and power on;
B. Enable the phone’s Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, then open App to pair the camera Bluetooth to your phone
for the first time;
C. On the App connection page, follow the prompt to pair the camera Bluetooth;
D. After the Bluetooth pairing is successful, follow the prompt to connect the camera Wi-Fi, once the
connection is complete, you can view the camera album.
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2. How to connect YI-M1 Mirrorless Digital Camera to YI Mirrorless App (iOS), only necessary
one time:
A. Insert the micro SD card into the camera and power on;
B. Enable the phone’s Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, then open App to pair the camera Bluetooth to your phone
for the first time;
C. On the App connection page, follow the prompt to pair the camera Bluetooth;
D. After the Bluetooth pairing is successful, follow the prompt to connect the camera Wi-Fi. Select the
camera Wi-Fi network (Wi-Fi network name: YI_M1_xxxxxx) under system settings, then press and
hold the password input box to select [ Paste] and press [Join]. Wait for the Wi-Fi network to
automatically connect. Return to the YI Mirrorless App, once the connection is complete, you can view
the camera album.
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General precautions: Before you use the product, please read the instructions
thoroughly and keep this well for future reference.
Cleaning--Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp
cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid, aerosol cleaner or any type of organic solvent
Accessories--For your safety, and to avoid product damage, use only accessories
Humidity--To avoid the product being damaged by high humidity, it is advised to place this
product in de-humidifing storage. Humidity--To avoid the product damage due to high humidity,
Location--To avoid damage to the product, mount the product securely on a stable tripod,
stand , or bracket. Location--To avoid product damage, mount the product securely on a
Power Source--Please only use the batteries indicated by the label on this product.
Foreign Objects--To avoid injuries, never insert any metal object into the product.
Heat--Never use or store this product near any heated source such as hair dryer, oven,
heater or any type of equipments or appliances that generate heat, including power amplifiers.
to chean this product.
recommended by YI.
stable tripod, stand , or bracket.
it is advised to place this product in dehumidifing storage.
CAUTION:
To avoid fire or shock hazards, do not disassemble the camera,
expose it to water or high-humidity environment.
9. Connect YI Mirrorless App to YI-M1 Mirrorless Digital Camera