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# DIGIC 5 processor speed Full HD 1080p video 18MP APS-C sensor Canon EOS M 18.0 MP Compact Systems Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-M22 STM Lens Black

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## Summary

> 📷 Capture brilliance everywhere, because your moments deserve more than just a snapshot.

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- **What is this?** Canon EOS M 18.0 MP Compact Systems Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-M22 STM Lens Black by canon
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## Key Features

- • **Pocketable Powerhouse:** Compact design with a sleek 22mm f/2 pancake lens—carry pro-grade gear anywhere effortlessly.
- • **Pro-Level Image Quality:** 18MP APS-C sensor delivers stunning sharpness and vibrant colors for standout photos.
- • **Seamless Video Creation:** Full HD 1080p with manual controls and stereo mic input for cinematic-quality footage on the go.
- • **Expandable Lens Ecosystem:** Compatible with Canon EF and EF-S lenses via adapter—grow your creative toolkit without limits.
- • **Intuitive Touchscreen Control:** Responsive 3-inch LCD touchscreen and customizable dials make one-handed shooting a breeze.

## Overview

The Canon EOS M is a compact mirrorless camera featuring an 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 processor, delivering exceptional image quality and Full HD 1080p video. Its lightweight design paired with the fast 22mm f/2 STM pancake lens offers portability without compromising performance. The intuitive touchscreen interface and compatibility with Canon EF/EF-S lenses via adapter make it a versatile choice for millennial professionals seeking a stylish, high-quality camera for both photography and video.

## Description

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Review: BEST KIT FOR THE MONEY IN TERMS OF Image Quality - I heard so many negative things about Canon EOS M so I stayed away from it for long time. Auto focus speed, lack of EVF option, Controls, lack of native lens selection, initial price, and the list goes on. Well, prices have come down drastically and my curiosity got the best of me as I heard that image quality was that of T4i which is very good. I went with this 22mm f/2 kit instead of 18-55mm zoom because I personally like the image quality and the speed of the prime lenses over the zoom ability. Image Quality is foremost important to me. 22mm f/2 which is near 35mm equivalent in full frame and has fast f/2 aperture (not much difference between f/2 and more typical f/1.8, but there is big difference between f/1.8 and f/2.8). f/2.8 primes while the IQ is typically better than a zoom, speed and DOF control isn't much different from a good f/2.8 zoom lenses. I am so glad Canon went with f/2 instead of f/2.8. I love the bokeh and ability to isolate subject with this lens as well as low light capability paired with the ASP-C sensor. It's one sharp lens that I wouldn't mind paying for entire price of the camera kit for. Sony and M43 versions of 35mm equivalent primes with at least f/1.8 aperture (since they don't make f/2) costs more than the entire EOS M Camera kit. Even if you already have Olympus, Panasonic, or Sony Nex, I would get this kit just for this lens. 22mm f/2 is pancake lens making the entire camera jacket pocketable. Great. Now, as for image quality, it's GREAT. Paired with 22mm f/2 Canon EOS M is able to produce beautiful sharp images. 35mm is most versatile range in my opinion. The entire kit cost $300 - 350. Wow. Try to get ASP-C sensor Mirrorless body with a "fast" pancake prime and see how much it cost you. M43 has Olympus 17mm f/1.8 $400-500 alone and Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 for around $300-400 used or new. Again slightly faster aperture is negated by smaller sensor compared to larger sensor on Canon when looking at low light and shallow DOF. Sony Nex has Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 premium lens that costs around $700-1000. Nothing cheaper if you are looking for around 35mm range prime with near f/1.8 aperture. I currently use Olympus m43, but I picked up this kit as it hits that 35mm fast prime void for $100 less. As for the CON of this kit. Canon EOS M does have much slower AF. It got better to be tolerable from what I hear, but "compared" to other options, it's definitely slower. Not for moving subjects. I was planning to use this kit for still subjects so that's no problem. The control is kind of bad, but it can be considered ok or even good only if you don't mind using the touch screen to change your settings instead of buttons. I personally got used to using the touch screen and come to like it. No built in Flash. (I real like the convenience of those tiltable build in flashes). I do like those tiltable displays for creative shots or candid shots. It would have been great if it had it. No EVF option. Well, at initial price this was a problem, but with current prices, that is comparable to other mirrorless in this price range. All it all, I say give it a try. Not much to lose with these prices. Don't get anything else even if you have other Canon lenses. This kit is perfect as it is with its limitations for current PRICE. Buying flash, 18-55mm (maybe this is ok since it's cheap as well), or the adapter kind of spoils the bargain aspect with little gain. If you have other Canon lenses that means you have a DSLR Body. Why would you use it on this camera with the limitations mentioned? Portability? As soon as you put that large lens on save 40mm f/2.8, it becomes an awkward set up. Don't do it. Flash? maybe... hopefully with f/2 and its high iso capability, you don't need one. Canon EOS M currently isn't so great if you are looking to "grow" your system. There are MUCH better options. Get it for stand alone 22mm (35mm equivalent) f/2 set up with maybe addition of 18-55mm. I would not get the 18-55mm bundle over this one as Sony Nex 3N or F3 kit is better than Canon EOS M 18-55mm kit in terms of value for features including similar image qualities for similar price. Canon EOS M only becomes incredible value for those who appreciates 35mm fast prime as you can't get one at this price on any other system with this good of image quality any where. I am saying this 22mm f/2 kit for the price is a five star, and not EOS M if you disregard the price.
Review: Great for photos, one of the best for video - EDIT: An announcement was made that firmware will be released at the end of june that will greatly speed up the AF performance. so... END EDIT This camera is fantastic, I have had it for awhile now and it pleases me more every time I use it. First, build quality: the build on this camera is easily up to the par of the xxD line of prosumer cameras.. well at least from the 50D back, as the camera is built with magnesium alloy on the whole body and an aluminum cased lens. Short of the weather sealing it is built like the tanks of the eos line. Ergonomics: Now, I'm not a clumsy person, I don't go around throwing my cameras all over. even so the M (black version) is really a pleasure to hold and I don't find myself fighting for grip with it. I can't use the rebel line of cameras, they just don't fit me, in fact I am not partial to using the smaller of the xxD line (20,30,40,60D) without a vertical grip. The eos M is a great fit, perhaps it's the size to weight ratio, but it just feels right in my hands. Just in case I do use a wrist strap, I made one by taking one of the neck strap quick connects off and attaching a regular wrist strap (for a nikon 1) through it just as if it were a normal eyelet. Menus: I didn't think i would like the lack of buttons and touchscreen, however I now find them extremely intuitive, one handed operation on the rear is extremely easy. the jog wheel on the rear can control almost all the functions i would need (shutter speed, aperture, exposure comp, etc) one of my favorite things is that the settings stay with the mode I am in, for instance if I have the mode set for A and have it set for multi shot and the focus set to flexizone multi and autofocus, I can switch quickly (using the top dial) to manual and have it set for single point and AF+MF. Most of the parameters and menu features stay with the modes as well, great for switching quickly between two completely different shooting styles. the touch screen is great as well, i can scroll through things with the right dial and then immediately select something to change or a menu by touching, the touch to focus and shoot has been fantastic for tripod shots. Focus: yes, this has been a very outspoken item whenever the M is even mentioned, so much so that the rest of the camera is ignored. is it slow at times, yes, would I pan with a subject and shoot frame after frame all the way down the pitch at a soccer match, probably not. it also isn't great for just run and gun style photography. but most would have a higher end SLR if they really plan on this style of photography. honestly, whenever I think it might be too slow, I prefocus or simply use manual focus. I know this might sound like a pain, but a good photographer will get very good at this. I do this even with my SLR, why? well.. as smart as the AF systems are, they don't always put just what I want in focus, so by the time I pressed to select the focus point and framed, then focused, I usually could have done it faster on the M's fantastically clear screen. don't want the "hassel"? don't even think about buying a leica..... I shot a street festival recently and used manual focus for quite a bit of the action, maybe one out of 50 or so shots wasn't quite the right focus, and that was at f4 at 200mm. that said I love using the AF+MF mode, I can quickly let the camera get close and then narrow right in without any hunt. Low light with no AF assist? you shouldn't be using auto... that's all I'm really going to say about it, it works fine for my style. EDIT: forgot to say how to increase the AF speed for those that aren't too familiar with AF systems, on the M change the AF type to flexizone- single and under the second menu, disable continuous AF. The single point AF is much faster and more accurate because it is more direct, no multi-step, complex algorithm, face detection etc. turning off the continuous AF keeps the camera from hunting and also saves battery life as the camera isn't constantly trying to adjust focus when you are just holding the camera. with these settings the AF is great for this type of camera and should be fantastic once the faster firmware is released. :END EDIT Image quality: this is one of the places this camera really starts to shine, with the digic 5 processor and aps-c sensor this camera is up there with the best prosumer cameras outside of full frame. the low light quality is fantastic and even large prints are just wonderful to see. right out of the box with the 22mm the image quality is better than any fixed lens camera i have ever seen, and yet I can take it everywhere with me just like a point and shoot. I use the lowepro dashpoint 20 case and it fits the camera with 22mm lens and wrist strap into something i can even run with, its great wearing everyday on a belt or slipping into a bag, try that with any size SLR ;) now the real treat comes when using the adapter and L lenses. the picture quality is outstanding, and it recognizes the lens I am using and can automatically ( and quite nicely ) correct the known distortions and vignetting for that lens at the given aperture and focal length. Big lens ergonomics: on my SLRs I have to have a vertical grip, especially when shooting with a 70-200L now with this camera and that lens, its more like the camera is attached to the back of the lens and not the other way around. given this, you are really holding the lens and not the camera, as such its actually more comfortable for me than with the tiny lens, I can hold with my left hand and adjust things by touching the screen or using the dial with my right. did I mention the image quality? yea, well its that good. I actually prefer it to the 60D, the build quality is better, the functions are easier to use, and the processor is better, what does that mean? it introduces us to the next point. Video: where have you been all my life? The M is not actually that much bigger than a gopro and yet the video is up there with the best DSLRs, the brilliant thing is that I can shoot full manual and have the pro quality look of low shutter speed (no rolling shutter) and variable DOF.. the fantastic thing is that with just a small RAM mount I can produce in-car and on-car footage that is above and beyond an action cam and rock solid, this camera is even unobtrusive suction cupped to my windshield. The digic 5 processor works wonders in this cam and the screen is a joy to film with. the M has a stereo 3.5mm mic input and manual volume adjustment. whats more, it doesn't overheat like some of the even more expensive cams like some of the 7Ds, it shoots continually for 29min 59sec though the file is broken apart into 12min segments on the card. I use 16 and 32gig sandisk extreme SDHC cards and at full resolution I got the full length of video 100% error free.. using this camera to shoot video with L lenses is a joy, the video is pristine and as you use manual focus in video anyway, the big slr is actually at a disadvantage here, I can fly this camera, steady cam it, suction cup it, etc. far easier than many of the larger SLRs and yet the video outshines more than its fair share, with audio features not even found on some of the go-to cameras in the market. What can I say, I'm thoroughly impressed.. and it more than easily fits in my carry on.......

## Features

- 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, DIGIC 5 Image Processor, ISO 100–12800; expandable to 25600 (H)
- Hybrid CMOS AF and Multi Shot Noise Reduction
- EOS Full HD Movie mode with Movie Servo AF for continuous focus tracking of moving subjects
- Compatible with Canon EF and EF-S lenses (Optional EF Lens Adapter is required)
- Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, including new Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) cards

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008NENG1A |
| Aperture modes | F2.8 |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Phase Detection |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 79 |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Weight | 2.5 Grams |
| Best Sellers Rank | #60,969 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #46 in DSLR Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 12 Bit |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | Battery, Battery Charger, Instruction Manual, Neck Strap, Tripod |
| Camera Flash | no flash |
| Camera Lens | EF-M22 STM Lens: A 22mm fixed lens with smooth and quiet autofocus, designed for Canon's mirrorless cameras. |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, HDTVs |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 4.3 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 193 Reviews |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 18 MP |
| Effective Still Resolution | 18 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 25600 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | programmed ae, shutter priority |
| File Format | JPEG, MOV, RAW |
| Flash Memory Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Focus Features | Active |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Generation | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803152265 |
| HDMI Type | Type C Mini HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI, SDHC, SDXC, USB |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 262 Grams |
| JPEG Quality Level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
| Lens Type | fixed-zoom |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 6609B033 |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 35 Millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 30 Seconds |
| Metering Methods | Evaluative |
| Minimum Focal Length | 22 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Model Name | Canon EOS M |
| Model Number | 6609B033 |
| Model Series | EOS M |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 1 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 18 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 63.4 Degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 29 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | High dynamic rang |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Supported File Format | JPEG, MOV, RAW |
| Total Still Resolution | 18 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 013803152265 |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | EyeFi |
| Write Speed | 4.3 fps |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 Millimeters
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 35 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Evaluative
- **Optical Zoom:** 1 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG, MOV, RAW

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: For video, can I turn off autofocus and manually lock the focus, exposure, and white balance?**
A: Yes! Just go to video and press the upper left hand button on the screen (just like changing modes in picture mode). Then, you're in manual video mode! Change the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO even when shooting. You can change the focusing just like in picture mode. It's in the menu (towards the left tab) and for focusing, select MF instead of AF. Have fun!

**Q: does it shoot RAW format?**
A: Yes, it shoots in raw. It is functionally equivalent to Canon T4i, the major difference being there is no mirror box.

**Q: How good is the 18-55 kit lens?**
A: It is actually great! This kit 18-55 lens incredible and will not let you down. Much much better than the kit 18-55 lenses offered with the eos rebel -eos xx0 D- kits. Buy it a uv and a polarizer filter as well and this camera lens combination will never let you down. It is quite versatile and it fits in a sweater pocket! Quality is awesome and I still think of much more expensive lenses when looking at photos taken with this lens.

**Q: Does this have settings for HDR that can be shot in RAW?**
A: Good question! Just try it and found EOS M can not shot in RAW for HDR and hand Handheld Night Scene. It will automatically switch to JPG for those 2 modes. The other modes can do RAW format.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEST KIT FOR THE MONEY IN TERMS OF Image Quality
*by S***. on February 25, 2014*

I heard so many negative things about Canon EOS M so I stayed away from it for long time. Auto focus speed, lack of EVF option, Controls, lack of native lens selection, initial price, and the list goes on. Well, prices have come down drastically and my curiosity got the best of me as I heard that image quality was that of T4i which is very good. I went with this 22mm f/2 kit instead of 18-55mm zoom because I personally like the image quality and the speed of the prime lenses over the zoom ability. Image Quality is foremost important to me. 22mm f/2 which is near 35mm equivalent in full frame and has fast f/2 aperture (not much difference between f/2 and more typical f/1.8, but there is big difference between f/1.8 and f/2.8). f/2.8 primes while the IQ is typically better than a zoom, speed and DOF control isn't much different from a good f/2.8 zoom lenses. I am so glad Canon went with f/2 instead of f/2.8. I love the bokeh and ability to isolate subject with this lens as well as low light capability paired with the ASP-C sensor. It's one sharp lens that I wouldn't mind paying for entire price of the camera kit for. Sony and M43 versions of 35mm equivalent primes with at least f/1.8 aperture (since they don't make f/2) costs more than the entire EOS M Camera kit. Even if you already have Olympus, Panasonic, or Sony Nex, I would get this kit just for this lens. 22mm f/2 is pancake lens making the entire camera jacket pocketable. Great. Now, as for image quality, it's GREAT. Paired with 22mm f/2 Canon EOS M is able to produce beautiful sharp images. 35mm is most versatile range in my opinion. The entire kit cost $300 - 350. Wow. Try to get ASP-C sensor Mirrorless body with a "fast" pancake prime and see how much it cost you. M43 has Olympus 17mm f/1.8 $400-500 alone and Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 for around $300-400 used or new. Again slightly faster aperture is negated by smaller sensor compared to larger sensor on Canon when looking at low light and shallow DOF. Sony Nex has Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 premium lens that costs around $700-1000. Nothing cheaper if you are looking for around 35mm range prime with near f/1.8 aperture. I currently use Olympus m43, but I picked up this kit as it hits that 35mm fast prime void for $100 less. As for the CON of this kit. Canon EOS M does have much slower AF. It got better to be tolerable from what I hear, but "compared" to other options, it's definitely slower. Not for moving subjects. I was planning to use this kit for still subjects so that's no problem. The control is kind of bad, but it can be considered ok or even good only if you don't mind using the touch screen to change your settings instead of buttons. I personally got used to using the touch screen and come to like it. No built in Flash. (I real like the convenience of those tiltable build in flashes). I do like those tiltable displays for creative shots or candid shots. It would have been great if it had it. No EVF option. Well, at initial price this was a problem, but with current prices, that is comparable to other mirrorless in this price range. All it all, I say give it a try. Not much to lose with these prices. Don't get anything else even if you have other Canon lenses. This kit is perfect as it is with its limitations for current PRICE. Buying flash, 18-55mm (maybe this is ok since it's cheap as well), or the adapter kind of spoils the bargain aspect with little gain. If you have other Canon lenses that means you have a DSLR Body. Why would you use it on this camera with the limitations mentioned? Portability? As soon as you put that large lens on save 40mm f/2.8, it becomes an awkward set up. Don't do it. Flash? maybe... hopefully with f/2 and its high iso capability, you don't need one. Canon EOS M currently isn't so great if you are looking to "grow" your system. There are MUCH better options. Get it for stand alone 22mm (35mm equivalent) f/2 set up with maybe addition of 18-55mm. I would not get the 18-55mm bundle over this one as Sony Nex 3N or F3 kit is better than Canon EOS M 18-55mm kit in terms of value for features including similar image qualities for similar price. Canon EOS M only becomes incredible value for those who appreciates 35mm fast prime as you can't get one at this price on any other system with this good of image quality any where. I am saying this 22mm f/2 kit for the price is a five star, and not EOS M if you disregard the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for photos, one of the best for video
*by J***H on June 6, 2013*

EDIT: An announcement was made that firmware will be released at the end of june that will greatly speed up the AF performance. so... END EDIT This camera is fantastic, I have had it for awhile now and it pleases me more every time I use it. First, build quality: the build on this camera is easily up to the par of the xxD line of prosumer cameras.. well at least from the 50D back, as the camera is built with magnesium alloy on the whole body and an aluminum cased lens. Short of the weather sealing it is built like the tanks of the eos line. Ergonomics: Now, I'm not a clumsy person, I don't go around throwing my cameras all over. even so the M (black version) is really a pleasure to hold and I don't find myself fighting for grip with it. I can't use the rebel line of cameras, they just don't fit me, in fact I am not partial to using the smaller of the xxD line (20,30,40,60D) without a vertical grip. The eos M is a great fit, perhaps it's the size to weight ratio, but it just feels right in my hands. Just in case I do use a wrist strap, I made one by taking one of the neck strap quick connects off and attaching a regular wrist strap (for a nikon 1) through it just as if it were a normal eyelet. Menus: I didn't think i would like the lack of buttons and touchscreen, however I now find them extremely intuitive, one handed operation on the rear is extremely easy. the jog wheel on the rear can control almost all the functions i would need (shutter speed, aperture, exposure comp, etc) one of my favorite things is that the settings stay with the mode I am in, for instance if I have the mode set for A and have it set for multi shot and the focus set to flexizone multi and autofocus, I can switch quickly (using the top dial) to manual and have it set for single point and AF+MF. Most of the parameters and menu features stay with the modes as well, great for switching quickly between two completely different shooting styles. the touch screen is great as well, i can scroll through things with the right dial and then immediately select something to change or a menu by touching, the touch to focus and shoot has been fantastic for tripod shots. Focus: yes, this has been a very outspoken item whenever the M is even mentioned, so much so that the rest of the camera is ignored. is it slow at times, yes, would I pan with a subject and shoot frame after frame all the way down the pitch at a soccer match, probably not. it also isn't great for just run and gun style photography. but most would have a higher end SLR if they really plan on this style of photography. honestly, whenever I think it might be too slow, I prefocus or simply use manual focus. I know this might sound like a pain, but a good photographer will get very good at this. I do this even with my SLR, why? well.. as smart as the AF systems are, they don't always put just what I want in focus, so by the time I pressed to select the focus point and framed, then focused, I usually could have done it faster on the M's fantastically clear screen. don't want the "hassel"? don't even think about buying a leica..... I shot a street festival recently and used manual focus for quite a bit of the action, maybe one out of 50 or so shots wasn't quite the right focus, and that was at f4 at 200mm. that said I love using the AF+MF mode, I can quickly let the camera get close and then narrow right in without any hunt. Low light with no AF assist? you shouldn't be using auto... that's all I'm really going to say about it, it works fine for my style. EDIT: forgot to say how to increase the AF speed for those that aren't too familiar with AF systems, on the M change the AF type to flexizone- single and under the second menu, disable continuous AF. The single point AF is much faster and more accurate because it is more direct, no multi-step, complex algorithm, face detection etc. turning off the continuous AF keeps the camera from hunting and also saves battery life as the camera isn't constantly trying to adjust focus when you are just holding the camera. with these settings the AF is great for this type of camera and should be fantastic once the faster firmware is released. :END EDIT Image quality: this is one of the places this camera really starts to shine, with the digic 5 processor and aps-c sensor this camera is up there with the best prosumer cameras outside of full frame. the low light quality is fantastic and even large prints are just wonderful to see. right out of the box with the 22mm the image quality is better than any fixed lens camera i have ever seen, and yet I can take it everywhere with me just like a point and shoot. I use the lowepro dashpoint 20 case and it fits the camera with 22mm lens and wrist strap into something i can even run with, its great wearing everyday on a belt or slipping into a bag, try that with any size SLR ;) now the real treat comes when using the adapter and L lenses. the picture quality is outstanding, and it recognizes the lens I am using and can automatically ( and quite nicely ) correct the known distortions and vignetting for that lens at the given aperture and focal length. Big lens ergonomics: on my SLRs I have to have a vertical grip, especially when shooting with a 70-200L now with this camera and that lens, its more like the camera is attached to the back of the lens and not the other way around. given this, you are really holding the lens and not the camera, as such its actually more comfortable for me than with the tiny lens, I can hold with my left hand and adjust things by touching the screen or using the dial with my right. did I mention the image quality? yea, well its that good. I actually prefer it to the 60D, the build quality is better, the functions are easier to use, and the processor is better, what does that mean? it introduces us to the next point. Video: where have you been all my life? The M is not actually that much bigger than a gopro and yet the video is up there with the best DSLRs, the brilliant thing is that I can shoot full manual and have the pro quality look of low shutter speed (no rolling shutter) and variable DOF.. the fantastic thing is that with just a small RAM mount I can produce in-car and on-car footage that is above and beyond an action cam and rock solid, this camera is even unobtrusive suction cupped to my windshield. The digic 5 processor works wonders in this cam and the screen is a joy to film with. the M has a stereo 3.5mm mic input and manual volume adjustment. whats more, it doesn't overheat like some of the even more expensive cams like some of the 7Ds, it shoots continually for 29min 59sec though the file is broken apart into 12min segments on the card. I use 16 and 32gig sandisk extreme SDHC cards and at full resolution I got the full length of video 100% error free.. using this camera to shoot video with L lenses is a joy, the video is pristine and as you use manual focus in video anyway, the big slr is actually at a disadvantage here, I can fly this camera, steady cam it, suction cup it, etc. far easier than many of the larger SLRs and yet the video outshines more than its fair share, with audio features not even found on some of the go-to cameras in the market. What can I say, I'm thoroughly impressed.. and it more than easily fits in my carry on.......

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome Camera for great photographs!
*by P***T on August 1, 2013*

This is an awesome pocketable camera that is small and lightweight that I am willing to carry with me anywhere. I already have the trusty Canon 5D Mark II and used to have the Canon Powershot S100 for pocketable camera that was stolen from my car and was going to replace it until I saw the deal on this camera. I did not consider this camera before due to the price and the negative reviews it received regarding the autofocus speed that was slow. But when the price went down to LESS than GoPro3 black edition (of which I also have) and to within the price range of the awesome but stolen Powershot S100, then it made me consider getting this camera and boy am I glad I got it! Main purpose of a good camera is taking great pictures, right?. EOS M does a marvelous job at a level you expect from a prosumer DSLR. This compact camera has the LARGEST chip of any affordable compacts with APS-C sized chip. Sony Rx1RB has full size chip but it costs several thousands of dollars. Why the size of chip matter? Larger chip gets you better picture. That is why DSLR takes better pictures than smartphones. Several reviewers in photographic magazines complained of lack of buttons and instead EOS M relies on touchscreen menu to get where you want to. My experience is that it is easier to navigate the options with the M than the Powershot S100 in which there were quite a few buttons and knobs but still complicated to get where you want to go to, if you remember where to find it. Autofocus: There has been much criticism on the slowness of the focusing capability of this camera. Mine came in with the latest update and the focusing was slower than my Canon 5D mark II. So I had to adapt to it and be aware of that when taking pictures. I just know I will not get the sports pictures. For that, I can use the 5D mark II which by the way it is not that fast compared to the newest version, the III. Right now there is no USB remote control capability with EOS M using the Android Apps like DSLR controller. Apparently it is crippled by Canon. Magic Lantern is working on a solution and right now is it in Alpha stage. So it looks like that in the future it could be done! Canon can change its mind and make it so that it is USB control capable like the 5D mark II or III or the newer Rebels and other EOS. There has been discussion online with defects on certain EOS M that right side of pictures are washed out. I checked mine and it was fine. Something you need to check if you get one. Would I recommend this camera? That depends on what kind of pictures you take and what is your expectation. It is possible it may be too slow for family/kids pictures and many point and shoot cameras could be better and more inexpensive than this unit. But if you are into the art and love of photography for art's sake, this camera can bring you to that level in a compact form. Addendum: As to which lens you should choose,I chose 22 mm lens because of its physical size it made it more compact. Since I already had other Canon lenses for my 5D mark II and with the optional EOS M EF adapter, I can attach any telephoto lenses. If you are planning it to be your main camera and you do not have other lenses, the 18-55 may be a good choice but you lose the compact factor and note the autofocus speed may not be adequate if you have children to take pictures unless they learn to be still. Since my smartphone Nokia N8 only had one focal point, I learned to crop a lot. So with the 22 mm lens, I know I can crop my pictures since I take them in raw format, so it would not lose information to get great pictures. Addendum 2 from Nov 2013. I got the refurbished Canon lens EFS 18-135 mm with STM (step motor) and I was pleasantly surprised how fast the EOS M was able to focus compared to the 22 mm lens. The EFS lens required adapter of course of which I already purchased so I could use other Canon lens.

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