Canon EOS M3 User Manual

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Advanced Guide
Basic Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Set-Up Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
Index
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, M, and C Modes
Before Use
Image Brightness (Exposure)
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure
Compensation)
Still Images Movies
The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop
increments, in a range of –3 to +3.
● As you watch the screen, turn the
exposure compensation dial to adjust
brightness.
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock)
Still Images Movies
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and
exposure separately.
1
Lock the exposure.
● Aim the camera at the subject to shoot
with the exposure locked, and then press
the [ ] button.
● [
] is displayed, and the exposure is
locked.
● Press the [
] button again to cancel and
remove the [ ] icon.
2
Compose the shot and shoot.
Adjusting Shooting Functions
from a Single Screen
The INFO. Quick Control screen lets you quickly adjust options using a
single screen of functions.
1
Access the INFO. Quick Control
screen.
● Press the [ ] button repeatedly to
display the INFO. Quick Control screen.
2
Select a function to adjust.
● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose
a function and display a description.
● You can also turn the [
][ ] dials to
access functions.
● The adjustable functions differ depending on the shooting mode.
● Some functions open up another options screen when you
choose them and press the [
] button. Options labeled with a
[
] icon in the second screen can be congured by pressing
the [
] button. Press the [ ] button to return to the INFO.
Quick Control screen.
● Touch a function in the INFO. Quick Control screen, and then
touch it again to go to the adjustment screen for the function.
Touch [
] to return to the previous screen.
● Touch [
] on the upper right of the function description to close
the description display.

Canon EOS M3 Specifications

General

Camera type	MILC
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor format	Advanced Photo System type-C (APS-C)
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	24.7 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Supported aspect ratios	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	22.3 x 14.9 mm
Still image resolution(s)	RAW: (3:2) 6000 x 4000, (4:3) 5328 x 4000, (16:9) 6000 x 3376, (1:1) 4000 x 4000\\r JPEG 3:2: (L) 6000 x 4000, (M) 4320 x 2880, (S1) 2880 x 1920, (S2) 2304 x 1536, (S3) 720x480\\r JPEG 4:3: (L) 5328 x 4000, (M) 3840 x 2880, (S1) 2560 x 1920, (S2) 2048 x 1536, (S3) 640x480\\r JPEG 16:9: (L) 6000 x 3376, (M) 4320 x 2432, (S1) 2880 x 1616 (S2) 1920 x 1080, (S3) 720 x 408\\r JPEG 1:1: (L) 4000 x 4000, (M) 2880 x 2880, (S1) 1920 x 1920, (S2) 1536 x 1536, (S3) 480x480
Optical zoom	- x
Focal length range	- mm
Lens mount interface	Canon EF-M
Minimum aperture number	-
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points	49
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Servo Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance	0.25 m
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Partial, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 6400, 12800, 25600, Auto
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	25600
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter type	Electronic, Mechanical
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Flash modes	Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	0.005 s
Flash guide number	5 m
Flash range (wide)	- m
Flash recharging time	3 s
Shoe mounting point type	Hot shoe
Flash exposure correction	±2EV (1/3 EV step)
Video resolutions	640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported	AVC, H.264, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Resolution at capture speed	1280x720@50fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 640x480@25fps, 640x480@30fps
Audio system	stereo
Audio formats supported	LC-AAC
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3 \
Display aspect ratio	3:2
Display resolution (numeric)	1040000 pixels
USB version	2.0
USB connector	Mini-USB B
HDMI connector type	Mini
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Scene modes	Close-up (macro), Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Shooting modes	Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter priority
Camera playback	Slide show
GPS (satellite)	No
Image processor	DIGIC 6
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Languages support	Multi
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3, RAW
Playback zoom (max)	10 x
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Power source type	Battery
Battery type	LP-E17
Battery life (CIPA standard)	250 shots
Number of batteries supported	1
Material	Magnesium, Polycarbonate, Stainless steel
Product color	Black
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Bundled software	Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, EOS Utility, Image Transfer Utility

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	44.4 mm
Width	110.9 mm
Height	68 mm
Weight	319 g
Weight (including battery)	366 g