Canon EOS M

Canon EOS M

Maker	Canon
Type	Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera
Image sensor type	CMOS
Image sensor size	22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C type)
Maximum resolution	5184 x 3456 (18 megapixels)
Recording medium	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Lens mount	Canon EF-M
Lens	Interchangeable
Shutter	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds	30 s to 1/4000 s and bulb
Continuous shooting	4.3 frames per second
Rear LCD monitor	3 in, 1,040,000 dots
Battery	LP-E12
Dimensions	108.6 mm × 66.5 mm × 32.3 mm
Weight	262 g (0.578 lb)

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.^[1] The letter M in EOS M stands for "mobility" and EOS means "electro-optical system".

It was replaced by the Canon EOS M2 in late 2013.

The Canon EOS M2 was replaced by the two cameras in 2015:

• the upgrade to the Canon EOS M2 the Canon EOS M3 in February 2015
• the direct replacement for Canon EOS M2 the Canon EOS M10 on October 10, 2015.

Design

The camera has a 3-inch touchscreen with support for multi-touch gestures such as pinch to zoom, swiping and tapping.^[2] The camera uses an 18 megapixel APS-C sensor and a DIGIC 5 processor, similar to the Canon EOS 650D.^[3]

The camera uses an EF-M lens mount which can accept Canon EF and EF-S lenses with an additional mount adapter. Four EF-M lenses,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.^[2]

The camera does not include a built-in flash, but launched with a dedicated Canon Speedlite 90EX, which will be a part of a bundle pack for this camera in some markets.^[3] The camera is capable of supporting Standard Definition video at 30fps or 25fps, 720p HD video at 60fps or 50fps, and 1080p Full HD video at 30fps, 24fps or 25fps.

Firmware updates

On 27 June 2013, new firmware v2.0.2 was released and provided the following fixes and improvements:^[4]

• Improved focusing speed in One-Shot AF mode
• Support for the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens
• Correction of errors in the Simplified Chinese, Hungarian, Traditional Chinese and Korean language menus

The v2.0.2 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" following the firmware update.^[5]

Sales

The EOS M went on sale in the United States in October 2012 as a kit with an EF-M 22mm f/2 STM lens with a list price of $799.99.^[2][6]

In Canada, the camera went on sale with the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens and flash.

In the European Union, the camera has been offered in three separate kits (all prices including VAT):^[7]

• EF-M 18–55mm: £770/€850 - (December 2013: around 400 Euro)
• EF-M 22mm plus EF-mount adapter: £880/€1050 - (January 2014: plus Speedlite 90EX bundle, around 500 Euro)
• "Twin kit" with both EF-M lenses: £950/€1130

Canon EOS M2

Similar to its predecessor, the Canon EOS M, the EOS M2 uses the Canon EF-M lens mount, an 18 megapixel APS-C sensor and a DIGIC 5 image processor.^[8][9] The newer EOS M2 adds phase detection autofocus for improved autofocus speed, plus integrated Wi-Fi with support for wireless image transfer and remote control via a smartphone app.^[8][10] The camera has a 3-inch touchscreen with support for multi-touch gestures such as pinch to zoom, swiping and tapping.

The camera does not include a built-in flash or electronic viewfinder,^[9][11] but does support external Canon Speedlite external flashes via a hot shoe.^[8][10] The EOS M2 was offered in certain markets as a kit including a Speedlite 90 EX flash.^[8] The camera can also accept Canon EF and EF-S lenses with an additional mount adapter.^[10] The camera is capable of supporting Standard Definition video at 30fps or 25fps, 720p HD video at 60fps or 50fps, and 1080p Full HD video at 30fps, 24fps or 25fps.^[10]

Canon EOS M3

Like its predecessor, the Canon EOS M2, the camera uses the Canon EF-M lens mount. However, the EOS M3 adds a number of new features, including a contoured grip, tilting LCD touchscreen, built-in pop-up flash and dedicated mode dial.^[12][13][14] Internally, the EOS M3 sports a DIGIC 6 image processor, 24.2 megapixel APS-C sensor, Hybrid CMOS AF III 49-point autofocus system, and integrated Wi-Fi and NFC enabling control of the camera via a smartphone app.^[12][13]

The camera supports optional accessories including the Canon Speedlite line of external flashes and the EVF-DC1 external electronic viewfinder.^[13][14]

Canon EOS M10

The EOS M10 is an interchangeable lens camera that uses the Canon EF-M lens mount. The EOS M10 is an entry-level model which lacks the large rubber grip, multiple control dials, and hot shoe flash that can be found on the larger and more expensive Canon EOS M3.^[15] According to a Canon USA spokesperson, the EOS M10 uses the same 18MP APS-C sensor as the older Canon EOS M2, which was not sold in the United States.^[16] The EOS M10 also uses the EOS M2's Hybrid CMOS AF II autofocus system, instead of the EOS M3's quicker Hybrid CMOS AF III system.^[17] However, unlike the EOS M2, the EOS M10 features the same DIGIC 6 image processor as the newer EOS M3.^[16][17]

The EOS M10 also includes a 180-degree flip-up LCD viewscreen, a built-in pop-up flash, and integrated Wi-Fi and NFC enabling control of the camera via a smartphone app.^[15][17][18]

References

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13. Lawton, Rod. "Canon's new EOS M3 compact system camera takes no chances". techradar.com. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
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15. O'Kane, Sean (2015-10-13). "Canon announces the EOS M10, its most portable mirrorless camera". The Verge. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
16. Havlik, Dan (2015-10-12). "Canon Announces New 18MP EOS M10 Mirrorless Compact System Camera". Shutterbug. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
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