Canon EOS M
{{Short description|APS-C mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera}}
{{Infobox camera
| camera_name = Canon EOS M
| image = EOS M weiss Frontal mit Speedlite 90EX.jpg
| image_alt = Canon EOS M
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| maker = Canon
| type = Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera
| sensor_type = CMOS
| sensor_size = APS-C (22.3 × 14.9 mm)
| filmformat = JPEG, RAW
| recording_medium = SD, SDHC, SDXC
| res = 5184 x 3456 (18 megapixels)
| lens_mount = Canon EF-M
| lens = Interchangeable
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| shutter = Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
| shutter_speeds = 30 s to 1/4000 s and bulb
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| cont = 4.3 frames per second
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| rearLCD = 3 in, 1,040,000 dots
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| battery = LP-E12
| dimensions = 108.6 mm × 66.5 mm × 32.3 mm
| weight = {{convert|262|g|lb|abbr=on}}
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| made_in = Japan
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Canon EOS M is the first mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera produced by Canon.
DPReview noted that the EOS M is effectively a miniature version of the Canon EOS 650D, which was introduced in June 2012, with a simpler physical interface.{{cite web |url=http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canon-eos-m |title=Canon EOS M hands-on preview |first=Andy |last=Westlake |website=Digital Photography Review |date=July 23, 2012 |access-date=July 24, 2012}} The letter M in EOS M stands for "mobility" and EOS means "electro-optical system".
It was superseded by the Canon EOS M2 in late 2013; the Canon EOS M10 in October 2015; the Canon EOS M100 in August 2017; and the Canon EOS M200 in September 2019.
Design
The camera has a 3-inch touchscreen with support for multi-touch gestures such as pinch to zoom, swiping and tapping.{{cite news |title=Canon Announces EOS M, Its First Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Camera |author=Christina DesMarais |url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/259675/canon_announces_eos_m_its_first_mirrorless_interchangeablelens_camera.html |newspaper=PC World |date=22 July 2012 |access-date=22 July 2012 |archive-date=25 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120725003151/http://www.pcworld.com/article/259675/canon_announces_eos_m_its_first_mirrorless_interchangeablelens_camera.html |url-status=dead }} The camera uses an 18 megapixel APS-C sensor and a DIGIC 5 processor, similar to the Canon EOS 650D.{{cite news |title=Canon EOS M Announced |url=http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/07/canon-eos-m-official/}}
The camera uses an EF-M lens mount which can accept Canon EF and EF-S lenses with an additional mount adapter. Several EF-M lenses, including a 11–22mm f/4–5.6 IS STM, a 22mm f/2 STM pancake lens, an 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM, and a 55–200mm f/4.5–6.3 IS STM are available.
The camera does not include a built-in flash, but launched with a dedicated Canon Speedlite 90EX, part of a bundle pack for this camera in some markets. The camera is capable of supporting Standard Definition video at 30 fps or 25 fps, 720p HD video at 60 fps or 50 fps, and 1080p Full HD video at 30 fps, 24 fps or 25 fps.
=Firmware updates=
On 27 June 2013, firmware version 2.0.2 was released with Improved focusing speed in One-Shot AF mode, among other fixes and improvements.[http://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/products/cameras/digital_slr/eos_m.aspx?type=firmware&firmwaredetailid=tcm:14-1062743 "EOS M Firmware Version 2.0.2"] Canon Inc. Accessed 15 September 2016[https://canoncanada.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/44134/~/firmware-notice%3A-eos-m%3A-firmware-version-2.0.2 Firmware Notice: EOS M: Firmware Version 2.0.2] The firmware update did in fact markedly improve the EOS M's speed over the camera's initial firmware, but its autofocus performance was reportedly still not as fast as many other compact system cameras.{{cite news |last=Slavens |first=Roger |url=http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/08/01/canon-eos-m-review-firmware-update-finally-makes-this-mirrorless-cameras-af |title=Canon EOS M review: Firmware update finally makes this mirrorless camera's AF speed acceptable, but can we recommend it? |work=imaging-resource.com |date=2013-08-01 |access-date=2015-05-11 }}
On 28 November 2016, firmware version 2.0.3 was released. As per the official note: Corrects a phenomenon in which when using the camera with the EF-S 18–135 mm {{f/}}3.5–5.6 IS USM or EF 70–300 mm {{f/}}4–5.6 IS II USM lens, even if lens aberration correction is set to "Enable", correction will not be applied.{{Cite web|url=https://canoncanada.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1016407/~/eos-m-firmware-update%2C-version-2.0.3-%5Bwindows%5D|title = EOS M Firmware Update, Version 2.0.3 [Windows]}}
=Custom firmware=
Magic Lantern is an open source (GPL) firmware add-on for some Canon DSLR cameras, which has enhancements for video and still photography without replacing the stock firmware.{{cite web|url=http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Magic_Lantern_Firmware_Wiki |title=Magic Lantern Firmware Wiki |publisher=Magiclantern.wikia.com |access-date=24 August 2011}} The Canon EOS M is compatible with Magic Lantern firmware.{{Cite web|url=https://builds.magiclantern.fm/EOSM-202.html|title=Magic Lantern Nightly Builds|website=builds.magiclantern.fm}}
See also
References
{{Commons category multi|Canon EOS M|Taken with Canon EOS M}}
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{{Canon EOS mirrorless cameras}}