Canon EOS M

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EOS M
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Optics
Exposure
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Model Name:	Canon EOS M
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General
Model Number:	EOS M
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$799.99
Street Price:	$767.15
Date Available:	2012-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	14.2 oz (403 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	Yes
Size:	4.3 x 2.6 x 1.3 in. (109 x 67 x 32 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Total Megapixels:	18.5
Effective Megapixels:	18.0
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.06"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	30p/25p/24p, 60p/50p, 30p/25p
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo))
Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF-M
Kit Lens:	Canon EF-M 22mm f/2.0 STM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	35 mm
Zoom Ratio:	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.0 - ??
Normal Focus Range:	15 cm to Infinity 5.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Filter Thread:	43mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor: FlexiZone - Multi (31 zones, AF at the touched Zone), Single; Face Detection + Tracking AF
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder:	No
Electronic Viewfinder Type:
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	1,040,000 dots
OLED Screen:	No
Touchscreen:	Yes
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Twilight and Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative metering, partial metering (center: approx. 11%), spot metering (center: approx. 2.8%), center-weighted average metering
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene mode, HDR Backlight Control mode, Multi-Shot Noise Reduction; Creative filters (Art Bold, Water painting, Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Fish-eye)
Self Timer:	10, 2 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional RC-6 wireless remote
Other Connection:	Mini HDMI, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E12
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	230
Software
Included Software:	EOS Digital Solutions Disc
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP inc SP3 / Vista inc SP1 and SP2 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.6-10.7 (Intel processor required)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Full HD movies with Movie Servo AF, manual exposure control, built-in stereo mic with manual audio level adjustment, Video Snapshot. DIGIC 5 processor, Hybrid CMOS AF, 3-inch 1.04M-dot touchscreen LCD, optional EF lens adapter. Available in black or white.