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Take a look at the photos, if you like them you'll like this camera, I'm a newbie and I love it
July 25, 2015
Yes, the autofocus rarely acts drunk but will get back in line eventually. And the autofocus "slowness" (now corrected) is actually what caused this camera's price to drop from $600-800 down to $200-300!Yes, there is no optical viewfinder to look through, but the screen is easily viewable even in direct sunlight (MUCH better than the last 7 digital cameras I've had), and the lack of a mirror system is what makes this so much cheaper than an SLR!And... my god, the bokeh! The SLR-sized retina, the APS-C sensor, is incredible in the quality of your photos. It shoots in RAW + JPEG.My main interest is in portraits of people, some interests in street shooting, a little of landscapes. Mostly people / portraits, and fashion photography. So a fast prime lens and SLR sized sensor for ~$200 sounded perfect!Just... look at the pictures I've posted. If you like them, you can get the camera! My SLR buddy already ordered one after he used mine.UPDATE- FYI, the autofocus works much faster if you change from multipoint detection to single shot and turn off the continuous (seeking) autofocus- BTW i was reviewing the version with the f/2.0 nonzoom prime lens. Cant comment on the standard zoom kit lens.- I would recommend the Lowepro Dashpoint 20 ($9.99) for a perfectly fitting bag
An Underrated and Misunderstood Camera
October 15, 2014
I had wanted this camera forever. When mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras first came out, I jumped on the bandwagon with a Panasonic GF1. With a pancake lens, I got a camera that was great for parties: shallow depth of field, good low-light performance, and compact size. The compact size was important, because people were intimidated by my full size DSLR; folks are afraid to be candid around the "professional" photographer. However, the Panasonic had a really noisy sensor, despite its size, especially when shooting RAW. I really wished for such a camera made by Canon. I waited, and waited, and eventually gave up. Everyone else announced one, but Canon did not until after everyone else. The no one bought it. Canon was too late to market. People were trying to compare mirrorless cameras to full DSLRs or to point-n-shoot cameras. A mirrorless camera is neither. DSLR people complained about the slow auto-focus, which is not slow at all, until you compare it with a DSLR that has focus points in the prism system. Point-n-shoot people complained that the thing was huge with a zoom lens, which is true, but zoom lenses are an awful crutch. Given the right use case (which for me is parties), a mirrorless camera is better than a DSLR or a point-n-shoot. Unfortunately, most people can't understand that.The camera itself is well-designed and well-made. Functionally, it is a T4i in a mirrorless form-factor. Same sensor, same user-interface, same features, same video functionality, etc. Smaller, no built-in flash, different (slower) auto-focus, no viewfinder, and a different lens mount. With a 22mm f/2.0 lens, the thing is pretty compact. Yet it is much more rugged than a point-n-shoot. And because of its much larger image sensor, it yields shallow depth-of-field that you'll never get with a point-n-shoot. In essence, it produces DSLR photos from a point-n-shoot sized camera body.The image sensor is noisier than the one on my Canon 5D Mark II, but it is much, much cleaner than my Panasonic GF1. And the auto-focus is faster than my GF1.
Much better than some reviews would have you believe...
December 3, 2013
I will try and avoid some of the comments already made. I love this camera completely and bought it to use as a small/lightweight travel option instead of my SLR. I am used to Canon cameras and so through brand loyalty and a desire to stick with what I know works, I went for this.Canon do not typically comment on reviews of their products but they could have marketed this better. Many people seem to have the view that it is compromised compared to what they were expecting. It is a small, stripped down camera that basically puts a much higher quality sensor and processor combo on the end of a great lens in your hands that produces better images than other compact options.If Canon had added a flash, a built in viewfinder or even a larger grip, it would have become less of a minimalist option and more of a, well, a small SLR. And if you want a viewfinder, flash, grip etc then... go buy the SLR...The positives:- Takes excellent sharp images- Very small body and, with the 22mm lens, looks pretty much like a large Ixus compact- Touch screen is significantly better than any previous Canon touch screen I have owned. Not far off a iPhone in terms of accuracy- Easy to select key functions with the touch screen, and to identify the focus point you want to lock on toI would like to address some of the comments I read before purchasing:"it is slow to focus" - this is true. If you want to capture action shots then use your SLR. It does focus fast enough for kids, family scenes etc. With the touch screen the process of identifying the focus point and locking on is quick enough."it doesn't have a flash or viewfinder" - correct on both counts. Both would add weight and bulk, so if you want those, get an SLR or G16 (or G1X)"its hard to hold with no grip" - I am 6'2" and have hands in proportion to my height... I have no trouble holding itI have booth lenses with it (zoom and 22mm) - both are producing very clear and sharp images compared to compact cameras. It does not compare with my EOS 5D MkIII with L lenses but then, i wasn't expecting it to. But compared to compact cameras it is a very good alternative.Overall, this is a terrific camera that allows me to take (and enjoy taking) very good images in a small and discrete package that is ideal for travel....and at the current prices on Amazon frankly its a steal.
Great camera that can be purchased for a song
August 24, 2013
I shoot with Canon DSLRs but they are too big for me to keep on my person at all times. I really like this camera and own both EF-M lenses. This camera fitted with the 22mm pancake fits in my day bag quite easily along with extra batteries. The best camera is the camera you have with you. I am glad I don't have to default to my iphone5 whenever I am out and about and I am inspired to shoot some photos. The EOS M does great indoors with low light if you have the pancake lens and raise your ISO to about 1600. I shoot with this camera in single point (non continuous AF) mode and with firmware 2.0.2, I have no complaints with the AF. The image quality for both photos and videos is quite impressive. The icing on the cake for me with this camera is that it has an external mic input. This is a must have if you are going to shoot video with your camera. IF you shoot Canon and want what is basically at T4i in package not much bigger than an Altoids tin, do yourself a favor and buy this camera along with the EF/EF-S lens adapter. Even if you don't shoot Canon but you want to shoot photos and video, you can't go wrong at the new low price for the EOS M package. Be sure to check out the customer submitted images as well as Flickr for more EOS M photography.
Unexpectedly, very good performance and utility, right out of the box...
August 11, 2013
Updated: October 2nd, 2013Adventures with the Canon EOS M continued... a field trip and more studio familiarization.The 'bottom line up front': Canon's EOS M is a new SLR form factor camera with excellent value at recent discounts to MSRP. EOS M provides powerful capabilities (taken from Rebel T4i and 7D product lines) in a small, mirror-less "SLR" camera body, one that practically fits into the palm of your hand. It does so with simplicity, price, and performance. If you are an advanced Canon user, EOS M will be familiar. It gives you 18M pixel sensor, a fast on board processor, and a decent-sized, richly detailed rear display. All of this combines to quite a lot to be able to take almost anywhere (especially when it'd be inconvenient to take along anything larger and heavier).What's all the fuss about? Basically, size. This is the smallest SLR I have ever worked with. What is most impressive about it? Size. Once I became accustomed to it's basic differences (viewing "through" the rear display instead of a viewfinder, using the rear display as a touch screen to access the familiar Canon menus to control exposure settings and modes) I began to appreciate it much more. What you will have in your hands is a very sophisticated and powerful SLR.What are the drawbacks? A few. Essentially, experienced Canon SLR users will have to adapt themselves to the new form factor. That doesn't take much effort. It does not have the most powerful autofocus system, but it is adequate. Viewing "through" the rear display takes some time to get comfortable with. The 'soft controls' were easy enough to master. Oh, and it does not have a built-in flash. This last was noticed by me, but my XT didn't have one either. And during my field trip, I didn't miss it. I could have used a speed-lite, but chose not to bring one along. EOS M was able to handle most everything I did, indoors and out, without one.On the plus side... EOS is great for video! I did my best in the early SLR video days to avoid it, but EOS is probably going to be the turning point for many on SLR video. It takes great HD video as it does great stills.My latest impressions were gained over the course of several separate studio sessions and a four day field trip for urban hiking and architectural appreciation. EOS M was great to have handy and was never a burden to carry.So, what's it like? First impressions with EOS M were 'this is different'. I felt some excitement. It is easy to take along. It has great still and video image quality. The quick videos taken in an urban setting, day and night, indoors and out, were very good. Overall, you have quite a powerful, small camera in your hands.About those complaints...if you are looking for feedback on EOS M, you are going to find it pretty quickly. Lots of reviews out there. Unfortunately, few of those reviews were made with anything more than a cursory look, probably an hour or more, at best. I noted, though, that some real photographers were giving it a thumbs up. I'd read many bad reviews pertaining to autofocus, lack of viewfinder, no controls, or on-board flash. But none of these proved (at least to me) to be real issues. My findings are that most reviewers were probably "too persnickety" with this mirror less camera. Their complaints convey to me a misunderstanding of the EOS M's capabilities and limitations as a system. Perfection usually comes with a price. EOS M is neither pricey nor filled to the brim with perfection.Back in the studio... many wonderful photographs are made with natural and abundant ambient window light. If you can find it, and know how to use it, your photos will be standouts. Sometimes, though, you need to manufacture wonderful light. And for many photographers that means using studio lighting. I wondered if I could use EOS M with my studio strobes and almost immediately discovered that EOS M had the same manual exposure mode as my larger Canons and with the hot shoe, I could mount and use my Pocket Wizards. And in a moment, I was in business! Whether shooting a miniature doll or photographing a flat highly detailed document, the strobes give you the wonderful light needed to make great photographs. And EOS M (with Canon's EF/EF-S lens adapter) let me use any Canon lens I needed. On a tripod, I got "peer quality results" (meaning almost the same as my larger, APS-H and full frame Canons). Being able to use any EF/EF-S lens gave me room to explore using macro lenses, wide open glass (F1.4) and more. Better glass meant larger and heavier, but also improved results. I wouldn't say it would replace my other SLRs, but I could use it in the studio if and when I wanted to. I think it offers great flexibility and opportunity.In sum, give the EOS M it's due. I was well satisfied with my experience. Take a look. If you're new to Canon, take a look, too. This is all about opportunity to explore!Uodated 8-13-2013. I purchased this EOS M camera mostly out of curiosity and the recent price roll back created a window of opportunity. In spite of very mixed reviews, I still felt that there was a pony to be had in this new form factor from Canon given its heritage and use of existing technology from the latest Rebel.* Right out of the box: Simplicity. After some quick try outs, I was warmed over. The familiar control of functions are there, under 'the skin' just waiting to be used. No worries.* I was very interested to see results with EF and EF-S lenses. I mated the lens adapter, purchased separately, to the Canon 70-300mm L. The combination is a 'monster' and you feel like you are using a lens to photograph with. The EOS M is that tiny. I experienced only some sluggishness with focusing, but nothing out of the ordinary. My quick test was simply shooting through the window, screen and two panes of glass. The results at 100 to 300 mm were as expected, lens IS covered some of the shake at 300mm (without tripod). A photo at 300mm produced a fair quality scene.* Turning back indoors, it was time for some testing with both a paper document to sim the 'lab test' and some small figures to check depth of field and background blur. I used a 600ws studio strobe (at about 1/8 power) and a 48 inch deep octabox soft box for some fill light. The EOS M manual mode was easy enough to find with the instruction booklet within a minute. At F11 and 1/125th second, a Pocket Wizard handling the relay duties, and a tripod, the scene was ready to shoot. Setup no harder than for any other camera/lens combination. I mated the EOS M, Canon M to EF/EF-S adapter, and EF-S 60mm macro. A nice combination. Very small. The results were stunning. Framing and focusing were much different without a viewfinder, but not too bad to adapt to. At F11, there was no visual image in live view until the shutter button was depressed halfway. A brief frame was visible for a couple of seconds, enough to ensure focus and frame. A few quick shots let me fine tune the composition. The out of camera jpeg results were very good to great. The absolute range of detail using a multicolored, fine lined document for the test was unexpectedly superb; great color and image quality. I have no scale for these results, but if I'm smiling at the results on screen, I usually consider it a winner. The results with the EF 50mm F1.4 were also stunning at F1.4. looking down at a candle in glass holder, about two inches tall, on a mat, the upper most lip of the glass holder is in sharp focus while the remainder and the mat underneath dissolve into a very smooth out of focus background. These were very quick tests and the results were terrific. The use of EF lens and adapter seems to be a good combination although there was some 'hunting' going on. Using the Sigma 28-300mm DG F3.5-6.3 macro (EF mount) caused lots of hunting in continuos autofocus (the default mode for EOS-M). This was to cause very excessive battery drain over the two day trials. It sounded a lot like C3PO in the movie Star Wars! The solution was to disable continuous autofocus. Results were much longer battery life. Cautionary tale here is to use better glass if you are going to adapt EF lenses and the faster the better. I achieved much better results with the Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 lens, especially with video.* The BIG PICTURE: As for now, the basis for great imaging are there. As a photographer, my main job is to unleash them. This camera will aid the inexperienced in making very good photographs and excellent video. And if you want to learn, this could be an excellent tool in learning the advanced program and manual modes. The market seems to swamped with camera gadgets. But Nothing is going to create great photographs at every turn without some effort from the photographer. Photography is still about capturing light! And you still have to be in the 'light place at the light time'. That said, I notice some extraordinary capabilities in this tiny package, something I am willing to work at in order to improve myself and to learn how unlock 'stunning results.' I was quite satisfied with this purchase. My last Rebel was an XT, a few years back which, while not great, enabled me to learn quite a bit about digital photography. The EOS M has ten more megapixels and a greatly improved imaging processor to work with. It has scads more low light sensitivity. Overall, it has about 25 percent more resolution, giving it significantly higher image quality. It is fast, lightweight, handy and has a superb back screen for viewing. Colors and image quality are immediately confirmed. Video has been terrific. Nice HD quality. Whether using the 18-55mm kit lens or the EF-S 17-85mm with adapter, the focusing and zoom were totally silent. Low light performance was very good. Using the EF-135mm F2 L and adapter, I grabbed some very dreamy natural light images indoors at evening with direct sunlight coming through some of the windows. The low lit walls and shadows were well captured. At F2, lots of nice out of focus backgrounds.* PERFORMANCE: The familiar "green box" mode automation is extensive. It is basically a one button operation. All or most decisions made by the camera. Video with kit lens was excellent; autofocus using stepping motor with the kit lens and the EF-S 17-85mm USM silent. Great sound capture. I will be upgrading the focus firmware next. If that improves auto focus, then this camera will evolve dramatically. Right now, I am still aquatinting myself with new 'live view' style shooting method using the back screen rather than a view finder. Focus hunting is something I am more curious about than frustrated with, as I have observed this all before many times with other camera and lens combinations. Auto focus is usually a given, but does fail under some conditions and settings. Again, use best quality lenses to minimize problems. If using other lenses like the older Sigma 28-300mm DG (without IS) expect to invest time and effort.* FORM FACTOR: This is an exceptionally small and easy to carry package. It was easy to use and carry at the zoo during a two hour visit. Video was superb. It easily captured the excitement of our train ride, complete with all of the steam action and whistle sounds. External controls are primarily 'one button.' If you need more control, the ability to learn the functions of this camera is enhanced if you have been a Canon user already. The touch screen lets you access them more easily than expected. You are able to see and set controls with a software enabled slide. Control conventions are common across Canon product lines. There is an inherent advantage in using small, compact equipment.* CONCLUSION: Small, simple to use camera for travel or everyday use. EOS M will not replace the big camera bodies, but may be a terrific proxy for them when it is impracticable to carry them about. Landscape and dramatic scene photography should be achievable. Action subjects may pose some steep challenges. An all around snapshot camera, with the 18-55mm kit lens. The Video performance was very good. If you are an advanced photographer, with a full kit of EF and EF-S lenses, than this camera is like a miniature, late model Rebel. It has very good still and video capabilities and is ready to travel or assist in the studio. This product deserves more attention.
**UPDATE** 5 Star for Hobbyist and/or current Canon owners. 3 Star for accessory cost.
November 5, 2012
I've been weighing the mirrorless option heavy and finally made the plunge to keep it in the Canon family. I Received this camera and have been playing with it and enjoying it for it's purpose. Let me state this, I own a Canon 5D Mark III as well, so I can only speak on my intentions and reasoning for wanting the Eos-M. I had no intentions of buying this camera as a back up body, nor would this be the camera I would recommend for others who are in the market for one. However, image quality wise, it could be. If you've made the Canon investment in gear, and could use something a little more light weight, sort of pocket friendly, and portable that has the capability to be used with your other canon gear.. It's a no brainer. This camera to me is the Hobbyist/enthusiast Canon gear owners good, to best friend.The Good: I love the image quality, size, and build quality of the camera and even the 22mm itself is a much better build then expected. It doesn't feel cheap. The touchscreen is pretty good and responsive, if you don't mind a few prints on the screen trying to assist the focusing. Also I love the relief of not carrying my battery gripped 5D around with me for all of the smallest things, and missing something worth capturing because of it. This camera has been a blast, and I've worn it around my neck on several occasions and even the people with me haven't noticed.The Bad: Slow maneuvering around the menus, as there are limited physical buttons and no turn dial (But this may get faster as you get use to the touchscreen). No built in flash (When this camera is said to target those coming from point and shoot cameras), No view finder (But after a couple of shots.. I wasn't missing it), And no direct lens mount Ef-s or EF (and mainly this is because of the outrageous price for the adapter). But all of this is tolerable... Sort of. I wont complain about the auto focus speed as to me, it's really not that bad. I have seen faster, and even faster focus speeds on this camera alone. But then again, I use a 85mm 1.2L quite a bit on my Mark III and that lens can almost make any focus speed seem fast.I did purchased the 16GB Eye-Fi card and use it to transfer images straight to my cellphone for quick editing if needed, and uploading to any social network services I use. I have no idea why it did not cross someones mind at Canon, to include wifi and/or Gps, when I've have heard time and time again about one of the excuses for not having a built in EVF was that this camera should attract those who are familiar with taking cellphone images.In the end, a built in Viewfinder, wifi, gps, flash and a cheaper if not free lens adapter would have been nice. But even so, I am happy with my purchase, and I've read enough to understand its purpose or my reasoning for wanting one, and have actually been more impressed then what I've originally expected. I do not think anyone would be in their right mind to purchase this camera for sports photography, and if you've taking pictures with almost any modern smart phone today, the focus speed may never be a issue to you. If you already own or are familiar with a Canon DSLR, this camera will feel right at home with the options and setup. And if this is a new world to you, you might want to read the manual, or watch a video to get yourself familiar first. Great buy for me!!!**UPDATE** 7-3-13 I Still love this camera just as much as the day I got it, and has been a very solid performer overall. The biggest gripe about the camera from others was the auto focus speed in which has recently been corrected via v2.0.. And for me was the sun glare on the screen was a slight disadvantage while using the camera outside, (which could be fixed if the camera had a view finder), but I just added a non glare screen protector, and raised my LCD brightness to fix and works great for me.From my personal experiences that I've had since owning this camera, the slight auto focus problem has not made me feel any less different about it, as it was not that bad.The consistent color contrast, color balance and image quality has never been better, and have shocked me on many occasions. This camera is a very capable and solid performer for what my intentions were, and quite a few people have purchased it after seeing a few uses, and images i've taken with it. Now with the update, there is no denying how good and fun this little camera is, and have definitely increased my personal uses and longevity with this camera. Thanks Canon, the overall build, and image quality is nothing short of awesome. I can't wait to see how they will out do themselves with the next Eos-M camera.

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A serious digital camera at a bargain price.
September 2, 2015
I read this comprehensive review before purchase and you should too:http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/canon-eos-m/canon-eos-mA.HTMI'm an amatuer photog for more than 40 years. Until recently, my only concession to digital photography was the purchase of inexpensive Canon point-n-shoots. As film photography has become a greater burden and digital has caught up in terms of quality while surpassing in convenience and affordability, my discovery of this little gem at a bargain price was perfect timing. Adding a $15 adapter, I can use may ancient but excellent FD mount Canon lenses - think F1 and AE-1 cameras. Auto-focus speed doesn't matter to me because I still prefer to manually set almost everything. That said, the AF performance of the EOS M seems equivalent to that of my son's Nikon 1.My purchases for my entry into serious digital photography to date include: the EOS M with Speedlite 90EX and EOS M 18-55mm IS lense: an SD card (PNY 64 GB High Speed SDXC Class 10): a spare battery (Opteka LP-E12 LPE12 2000mAh Battery Pack): a lense adapter (Fotasy Canon FD Lens to EOS M Lens); and a neck strap (OP/TECH USA System Connector Super Pro A).
GREAT camera if used for it's strengths!
August 4, 2014
If you know the limitations of this camera and are okay with them, then it's FANTASTIC. Unless you have a very high skill level with manual focusing or pre-focusing, this is NOT an action camera. However, it's GREAT for everything else. I actually owned the M and then sold it and just bought another because I've decided to use the camera where it excels (still or minimal motion photography) rather than trying to force it to be something it's not. The image quality is great and the compatibility with my other Canon lenses (via the EF to EF-M adapter) is awesome!The shot to shot time is slow (it helps if you turn image review off), the ability to track a moving subject isn't very good, and the screen is hard to see in bright light (you can assign the "trash" button to brighten the screen if you look into the custom menus which makes it much better). Other than that, it's hard to complain about this camera!
Great Back-Up for the SLR
October 6, 2013
I like this little camera a lot. Image quality and resolution are top notch, colors are natural and the camera's compact build is very handy.I would give EOS M a sound five-star rating except for some things that hamper my shooting style, and some are points I wish I'd read about in online reviews - but didn't see anything about. I won't harp on the slow autofocus. Or any of the other issues that have been ground to death. With the firmware update, autofocus is - for the most part - snappy enough for my needs. The camera's a little slower to focus with the 22mm pancake lens than it is with the 18-55 (I have both), but overall its performance is quite satisfactory.I don't use movie mode frequently, but when I do, it makes wonderfully smooth videos with nice stereo sound.For my personal shooting style, things that could stand improving:1. In the creative modes (Program, Aperture Value, Time Value and Manual), manual ISO settings are restricted to 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 and so on. There's not a way to set the sensitivity between these stops. In many instances a sensitivity between 800 and 1600 would be plenty sufficient, as well as between 1600 and 3200. But you're forced to the next full stop on the menu, and unnecessary noise is introduced into the image. It would be so helpful to be able to stop at 640 or 1000, for instance, ISO settings I frequently use on my EOS 60D.Put into Auto ISO mode, the camera will sometimes select a sensitivity that works to best advantage, noise-wise, and sometimes it doesn't, but it's always worth the try because the camera itself CAN select an ISO setting between the manual ones, and sometimes it is a better alternative than the user defined settings. The down side here is that in Auto ISO mode, the highest sensitivity is restricted to 6400. It's really not that much of a down side, though, because beyond 6400 noise is too unacceptable, in my view, to be used except in extreme situations, anyway.2. No Vari-Angle LCD. If you've never used one, then you won't miss it. But over the years I have chosen Canon cameras over other brands for this really indispensable feature. Of course Canon build and image quality also matter, but that flip-and-twist LCD is the final selling point for me. This feature takes shooting to a whole new level of outright fun and adds a dimension of creativity to shooting that cannot be achieved otherwise. Not only does the articulated LCD provide a superior way to shoot low-level, waist-level and over-the head shots, but I find it also adds a measure of stability when shooting two handed at slower shutter speeds. So a solid star off for this missing feature.3. No built-in flash. While I do prefer existing light photography to flash photography, sometimes a built-in flash is plain handy. How hard would it have been to include one? Taking along an external flash really sort of defeats the point of carrying a compact camera.4. No viewfinder. This isn't much of an issue unless I'm shooting with the lens adapter and an EF or EF-S lens. The balance of the camera is thrown off some, and it's heavy with a standard sized lens attached. The stabilizing effect of pressing the camera against my brow would be of significant benefit here. It's almost the same as holding an SLR out in front of you and trying to get a clear, well-framed shot. Doable, but not an easy thing. Also in bright light, the LCD is a tad hard to see, and a viewfinder would be welcome!5. Focus point is too large for some shooting. There's no way to adjust the size of the focus point for fine details. This becomes an issue when shooting macro or scenes with details like the lettering on signs, or grass blades, or tree leaves, or cactus spines. You know, details. (You CAN magnify the area where you wish to focus and pinpoint a smaller area, but it takes extra time and still does not always focus where you want.)6. It would be nice to have a setting for off-camera, wireless flash.Don't get me wrong, though. I am truly enjoying the camera. Image quality is really very good, especially when shooting RAW and post-processing images with Digital Photo Professional (the supplied software), Lightroom or Photoshop. For me image quality is the bottom line. I'd rather use a quirky camera that takes great pictures than a blazing fast hip-shot model that takes ho-hum ones.Speaking of Lightroom, you'll need a version later than Lightroom 3. That program does not support EOS M raw files (or G1 X either). You'll need a later version. I'm using LR 5.This camera body IS compact, actually a bit smaller than my S90. With the 22mm lens attached, it's really a small package, smaller than the G1 X with its built-in lens.For the most part, I am very pleased with the EOS M. It's a handy little addition to my kit and goes with me pretty much everywhere. Dynamic range, resolution and color are all very pleasing, and the few quibbles I have with it are just that. Quibbles.I am very interested to see what changes Canon has made with the EOS M2, the as-yet unannounced successor that is showing up on the list of supported cameras in their latest editing software version. If the new model has a Vari-Angle LCD, as much as I like the EOS M, it will promptly go on the auction block. Here's hoping for an EOS M with a Vari-Angle LCD!
A compact DSLR alternative for bumping up your image quality
August 29, 2013
I am writing this review from the perspective of an enthusiast who was looking to upgrade from point-and-shoot cameras (Canon G-Series for serious shots and a Canon ELPH for pocketable convenience) to something with a larger sensor and better lenses. I started my research pretty convinced about upgrading to a DSLR (preferably a 60D); however, I ultimately decided on the EOS M for a couple reasons:1) The majority of my photos are taken while hiking/backpacking. I just couldn't reconcile the fact that I would have to lug around such a heavy and large camera in my backpack just so I could take better quality photos.2) All the negativity around the EOS M not physically performing on par with DSLRs seemed to really knock down its price to the point where it is now (August 2013) a steal at almost $300 less than the Canon EOS Rebel T3i (with 18-55mm lens) and around $500 less than the 60D.With that said, you now know the perspective from which I am approaching this review, so here are my opinion of its positives and negatives after about 200 test shots in various conditions:POSITIVES +-----------------1) Image quality is far superior to my existing point-and-shoots. That's enough to make me happy.2) The lens and body feel solid and are constructed of mostly metal. The kit lenses with the Rebels feel much more cheaply constructed (plasticy) than the EF-M 18-55mm included with the EOS M.3) The touchscreen is nice. Using the touchscreen seems quicker than navigating the menus using the buttons/dial--probably because you're able to jump to things without having to press directional buttons/dial until you arrive at an item to select.4) EXCELLENT IMAGE QUALITY--it's worth repeating this one because it's all that really matters.==============================================NEGATIVES -------------------1) The battery life is very bad. I couldn't believe how quickly I was able to drain the battery. Of course, the battery drained quicker than usual this time because I have spent so much time navigating through the menus and testing things, but it still was very disappointing despite going into this purchase knowing that short battery life was an issue.2) I feel that the camera is awkward to hold when affixed with the 18-55mm lens. (I have not tried the 22mm lens.) I feel like I could drop it very easily unless I have my left hand underneath the lens to support the weight. It feels a bit front-heavy. And with so much touchscreen interaction necessary, sometimes there's no choice but to use that left hand for some of it.3) The lack of physical buttons is a bit annoying. Things are easy enough to handle through the LCD screen, but I like to be able to change some settings very quickly--sometimes without even having to look back at the LCD screen. Physical buttons are really the only way to be able to accomplish that with an acceptable degree of success. I prefer to have options such as the main shooting modes (P, Tv, Av, etc.) and metering method (spot, center-weighted, evaluative, etc.) accessible by physical buttons/dials.4) The different-style strap connection seems like a good idea, except the tiny piece that locks the strap to the camera is made of plastic! I'm sure it'll work fine, but it does not inspire confidence. I find myself keeping one hand on the camera at all times, just in case.======================================A few other comments...*The autofocus speed and accuracy is fine from my perspective. It's at least as fast as the point-and-shoot cameras I am upgrading from. (My EOS M did come installed with the 2.0.2 firmware.)*I would have loved the experience of using a proper pentaprism optical viewfinder like the one on the Canon EOS 60D, but I've spent the last decade or so using LCD screens exclusively, so I'm not put-off by the lack of a viewfinder.*I love Canon's articulating LCD screens. The fact that this camera did not have one was almost a deal-breaker for me. I like to take a lot of shots from a lower-than-eye-level perspective. I guess I'll have to actually kneel down now. Boo.*It would have been to nice to have even a terrible built-in flash. I don't use a flash often because I normally shoot landscapes, but every now and then I'm photographing a nice sunset with maybe some flowers or other foliage in the foreground that could use a splash of light to make the shot special. Maybe I'll see if I can pick up a used flash to attach someday.*Why doesn't Canon put intervalometer software on their cameras for use in time-lapse photography? It seems like such a simple application to include (and, in fact, can be added to some non-EOS Canons via freely available hack software)In summary, there are certainly some annoying quirks related to the functionality of this camera, but the important things are the lens and the sensor, and, therefore, the image quality. It's a small, lightweight (and, now, relatively inexpensive) way to significantly bump up your image quality without having to lug around a camera that, quite frankly, wouldn't even really fit inside my day-hike backpack. I think the Canon EOS M is a (nearly) perfect option for the enthusiast looking to upgrade from a small sensor point-and-shoot who values compactness over DSLR-level physical performance .
Love this camera...miss using a viewfinder
July 25, 2013
I purchased this camera because I have a Canon 5dMKIII and lots of lenses that I didn't necessarily want to carry with me when traveling for pleasure. Although it isn't a pocket camera, it is darn small with the 22mm pancake lens.This camera is quality, solid feeling and once you get used to the complexity of navigating the beautiful touch display on the back to control all your manual features you will wind up with beautiful movies and stills. I bought the $70 adapter on ebay to attach my other Canon lenses, and that was fun to play with.Pros: low light movies...really good! With the 22mm you can pretty much get what you need, you just have to move in to your subject if you want to fill the screen. Macros are really good too (am a huge macro fan) although not as good as the G9-12 series. I had not tried the 18-55 zoom, but I would definitely get that.Cons: it is a bit slow to focus on video, but I can live with that. Stills focused just fine with the new firmware update, no complaints there. Batteries drain pretty quickly with the big beautiful display so buy extras and an extra charger.When the price dropped another $80 three weeks after I bought it, Amazon would not give me the discount and said I'd need to return this one (under the return period) and buy a new one at the reduced price. So, I returned it and because I found myself amassing a kit that was almost as unwieldy as my DSLR (because I'd need an additional 18-55mm lens, the adapter, the lens hoods, extra batteries, strap, maybe a grip) I decided to not buy another EOS-M. I may regret my decision. You can do beautiful images with this camera. If you can't take fantastic snapshots with this camera, you just can't take a picture!
AF might be lacking, but the price and image quality make this a worthy purchase.
July 14, 2013
This is quite an impressive camera. In conjunction with the 22mm STM lens, indoor photography is a cinch. In relatively low light, I'm able to shoot at 1/40 f/2.0 ISO1600 and not have to do much in terms of image correction. To not hesitate shooting in ISO1600 is a blessing as the noise produced doesn't become discernible except at full resolution. While the 18-55MM may provide more versatility, you lose a lot of your indoor shooting capabilities not being able to open the aperture more. I also want to commend the screen included with the camera. On my old Pentax K-x, the 320k screen made it hard to make out fine details unless you transferred the photo files to a computer to preview. With the EOS M, it is quite easy to see how well a photo came out just looking on the screen.The only area I have an issue with is the AF. Even with the firmware update, its somewhat sluggish, though it doesn't roam the entire focusing gamut. Unless continuous AF is shut off and Single-Point Flex is selected, expect lengthy focusing times. The absence of a built in flash is noticeable, but it doesn't bother me much since they generally wash out all the details. It is compatible with external flashes (such as the EX90) so if you feel the need to add one you can.That all being said, the image quality is REALLY impressive. The JPEG processing is solid, the RAW photos surpass my K-x easily, and every f-stop seems to be extremely sharp (i.e. there's no specific 'sweet spot', it looks good no matter how open or closed the aperture is).At the original price, I'd be hesitant to purchase this. But at $300 w/ a lens that is great for indoors and produces crisp images, it's an easy recommendation.

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I really enjoy this camera
July 22, 2015
Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy this camera. But it is really only a good buy in really specific conditions. If you just want a mirrorless camera, don't even think about this one. It is probably the worst that is out there. Not that it is terrible, but it's just that every other brand makes better ones.If you happen to want a small or quiet camera, but that is still compatible with the canon lenses you already own, then this is a good camera. Of course you need the EF adapter. I like that with the 22mm lens it will fit in a big pocket. But that it also looks like my DSLR photos and I can use those lenses.If not, if you never plan on putting your EF or EF-S lenses on it then just pick a different brand because canon is just not trying right now, let alone with this first one. It's also not a replacement for a DSLR; it will not focus quickly or easily. It's good for studio or casual shots. Before you buy it, try using just your camera's live view for a whole day and see if you can bear it. If you don't already have a canon DSLR then you probably don't already own canon lenses so then don't buy this!
Good value - with it's faults
April 17, 2015
EVEN with the firmware update, the autofocus is awful. Still, for the price it is a good value. I wish I had known this does not work with Canon's remote control software (if you want to use a laptop to check if you're in focus, look to another camera, they have purposefully disabled that part of the software). This is a great starter filming camera for me, and since I film mostly stationary with the aide of a tripod, this is great for me. I needde to purchase an external field monitor, so had I known that I would've purchased a different camera.
Good mirrorless if you're already invested in Canon
February 25, 2014
Because there's a simple adapter for putting your existing Canon lenses on it, this camera is great for people who have already invested in Canon glass. The shots I take with it look good, and if I want to I can toss on my other lenses. However, the autofocus, even after update is very slow, and I have problems with the UI. (Here's a silly one - I like shooting with Auto Exposure Bracketing. When I turn my camera off, all my other settings are saved *except* AEB, which is disabled. *Unless* I first turn the function switch from manual to Auto+, then turn off the camera. If I do that, when I turn the camera back on and switch back to aperture priority, bracketing is still on.)If you're not invested in a lens system, I suggest you look into Micro 4/3 cameras from Panasonic, Sony, Olympus, etc. There's a thriving competitive ecosystem of cameras and lenses there, all of which should be interchangeable. If you are already shooting Canon, this is a handy mirrorless addition to your system, but still leaves a bit to be desired.
Great small camera, with a few drawbacks
February 24, 2014
I'm a pro photographer and bought this to casually carry around instead of lugging SLRs and lenses everywhere. I actually shoot with all Nikon gear, but I've used Canon products before. I got this for the low price and size -- which are both great considering the quality this little camera delivers. I wanted to love this camera but my 3 main frustrations were the touchscreen, no on-camera flash, and the lack of viewfinder. I thought I could live with/without these features, but it turns out I couldn't.Dislike:1) Touchscreen: when the camera is on and it's just dangling from your neck, the touchscreen is constantly being "touched" by bumping against your body. I have to turn off a lot of the touch functions (especially the shutter) because of this. Even still, the camera tries to focus when I'm walking because it's bouncing against me. Which is odd because you wouldn't think it would respond to a part of your body covered by a t-shirt.. In general I'm not a fan of an all touchscreen camera -- it just seems too impersonal and techy.2) No on-camera flash: It would be so great if this had a small flash on it, even the size of an iPhone flash. I got the camera for family outings, hikes, etc. There were so many times when I was in a dark restaurant and wanted to take a photo of some friends and needed a little fill light.3) Lack of viewfinder: I realize it'd be hard to fit a viewfinder on this camera, so I'm not knocking the camera, per se. But personally I'm so used to using a viewfinder that I just couldn't transition to not having one. If you aren't a pro shooter and are used to taking pictures with your iPhone, a viewfinder might not be as important to you.Like:1) The image quality is impressive for such a small camera. I mostly used it with the 22mm f/2.0 and got some nice results.2) It feels solid -- has just enough weight to it and doesn't feel cheap.3) Price -- the current price makes this an awesome deal for what you get4) Design - slick, simple designIn summary, I just didn't have enough fun shooting with this camera and found myself leaving it at home and bringing my SLR w/ a 35mm 1.4 instead. It's a nice camera, but it just didn't fit my needs and shooting style. I'm going to get a Fujifilm X series camera and just sacrifice the small, "pocket" size (as well as spend more money).
Acceptable - but my Olympus E-P1 is still better
October 2, 2013
I find myself in a bit of a quandary with this camera. I like the touchscreen to set the focus point and trigger the shutter. BUT, the screen is so sensitive that it keeps changing settings as the camera brushes against my shirt. I find that I have to keep turning the camera off to prevent unanticipated settings changes as I walk. I have a Panasonic GX1 that has a similar touchscreen shutter, but have not experienced this problem on walkabouts.On the subject of focus, the smallest focus zone on the EOS M is far too large. The focus point on the GX1 can be set much smaller. The focus point on my Olympus E-P1 is about the same size as the EOS M, but appears to focus more accurately. A plus on the EP-1 is that when the camera is set to Autofocus+Manual Focus, just moving the manual focus ring on the lens automatically zooms to 10x which then reverts back to full screen a second or so after you've stopped adjusting focus. This is much quicker than the EOS M method of constantly tapping the touchscreen magnifying glass.Image quality (with sharpness set to maximum) is about on par with the GX1, which I would describe as somewhat "creamy". I prefer the "out of camera" sharpness of the Olympus E-P1. However, in both the EOS M and GX1 sharpness is easily adjusted post production. This criticism may not be fair, as I have only the 18-55mm and 11-22mm Canon lenses. If canon produces some decent, native, prime glass (say 14mm, 25mm, 50mm), then I may retract this criticism.The one big plus of the EOS M is the video, which is superb, and you can capture stills while recording. The audio quality is also surprisingly good from the two, small, built-in microphones. If you are into video - buy this camera.Bottom line, for the current "clearance" price, this is a good buy, especially for video. However, I remain convinced that both the Olympus EP-1 and Panasonic GX1 are better cameras for still photography. I will likely replace my better half's "point and shoot", with the EOS M (she's developing a really great eye). I, however, will continue to stay in the micro four thirds camp (Olympus & Panasonic) where there are far more choices of really good lenses and whose cameras that have much better user interfaces.
Depends on what you want
July 17, 2013
The M is a very nice little camera; no frills in some ways, quite sophisticated in others. If price is no object there are better, slicker cameras from Sony, Fuji, etc. If you care about price, the M is currently so much less than the others, there's no comparison. If you're moving up from a Powershot, Coolpix or whatever, welcome to the big time. If you're looking for a second SLR, only smaller, I suppose it fits that description but not really.The good: Very small & solid, good 22mm lens, 18 megapixels, can use all Canon SLR lenses with adapter, touch screen works well if you give it a chance, made in Japan, stereo mics for movies.The bad: No viewfinder option, no flash (the mark of a Canon "pro" camera), strap "buttons" look like they came off the case of an old Rolleiflex.Neither great nor terrible: Focus w/22mm is pretty quick but not spectacular with new firmware, lens lacks stabilization, battery ok but ridiculously expensive, it's small but not that light, 18 megapixels just makes large files, use of EF lenses via adapter is possible, but why?If size is your main concern and you stick to the 22mm lens & don't mind carrying a separate flash, this makes a very high quality package. On the other hand, if you want the M so you can use different lenses, all of them except perhaps the 40mm will make the camera close to the size of a small SLR. I don't have the lens adapter yet (genuine Canon is reasonable if you order from Hong Kong) so I can't say how well this works but seeing guys online put a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens on the M and then complain about the focus speed just baffles me. It's a miracle this combination works at all but if you're carrying a lens that size who needs a pocket camera for it?In summary, an excellent buy, and next time around, with a viewfinder and normal strap lugs, they'll have it right, but it'll go back up to $700.Update - Just received the (genuine Canon) adapter. It works, but something I hadn't noticed before; when using manual focus, the M does not give any indication when you're in focus, not even a sound. Autofocus with the adapter works, but is somewhat slower even with the 40mm lens. On the other hand, if you own some smaller old lenses like Olympus OM or some Nikon/Pentax/Minolta wide angles, and you have an EOS mount adapter for them, you can put them on the EOS lens-to-M mount adapter and they work beautifully on the M. (Note that you must enable Custom Function IV - 7 to unlock the shutter--otherwise the M will not shoot with a non-Canon lens. Many thanks to the person who pointed this out to me!)

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Camera shutter too slow
August 7, 2014
I have several Canon cameras (60D, 30D, Powershots, etc.) and was hoping to be able to use the EOS M on an upcoming trip to save space on storing a camera + the option of using my existing lenses.... Unfortunately not sure if I will take the camera with me now after using it for a few days since receiving. The camera is very slow when snapping photo's in any mode (used the 18-55 mm IS lens that came with it). The other item I find hard to get used to is the touch screen on the back doesn't pivot like my other cameras.
Unable to do tethered USB shooting.
March 8, 2014
Returned my EOS M because I discovered Canon had removed the ability to do tethered shooting through the USB cable on this model camera. Ended up purchasing the SL1 (100d). It is slightly bigger, not mirrorless, but is also not de-featured like the M.
Disappointing Autofocus even after firmware update
October 11, 2013
I already have a Canon DSRL and a collection of EF lenses so I really wanted to like this camera. The initial reviews cited very slow autofocus but an updated firmware reportedly improved the speed. I received the camera and checked to confirm that the new version of the firmware was already installed. Unfortunately, autofocus was still slow. I have a Sony NEX-5n which can keep up with playing kids but the EOS M was simply too slow. Even for stationary subjects, the autofocus seemed to miss focus frequently.Finally, consider that a small camera like this can be hard to hold. The NEX-5N is small, but the small hand grip makes its very easy to hold. The EOS M has nothing to grab onto which makes it awkward to shoot with.I had to return this camera but I hope these issues get addressed with the next version.
New firmware not fast enough for me
August 22, 2013
I am an advanced amateur and primarily use Canon DSLRs. I also shoot Nikon and Panasonic cameras. I wanted to buy the EOS M when it first came out but like everyone else, I was scared away by all the bad reviews on the auto focus speed. With the price drop and the new firmware, I decided to take a chance. The camera arrived 2 weeks ago with the 18-55mm lens. The first thing I noticed was the nice look and feel of the camera. The camera came with the new firmware installed so I assume this particular camera was just produced this year. The first shots were fireworks pictures at night at the beach. The pictures were very nice even though they were shot at ISO 1600. I could have used a lower ISO but didn't since this was just a test. I think in the low light, this camera shoots as least as good as my Canon 60D but definitely not as good as the 5D MK II. That's pretty good! Regarding shooting in manual, I did not find setting the ISO, shutter speed, or aperture difficult with the touch screen. It's not difficult, just different. I could get used to this. If you just push the INFO button, you can change most of the key settings very quickly by pressing that item twice.I shoot mostly pictures of people. The next test was at a dinner in a restaurant. Here's where I had speed issues with the camera. Taking one picture was OK. When I say OK, I mean there is still a very slight delay before the picture is taken. I did miss some pictures of my grandkids as they moved after the shutter button was pushed but before the shutter actually tripped. The most trouble came when taking pictures in succession since the screen "blacks out" between shots. During that time, you cannot see what is on the screen so you need to recompose when the screen comes back and then press the shutter again to capture the picture. For even just slow people movement, this is a problem. I even tried turning off the picture review and changing some settings other people on the internet have suggested to make the camera faster. The speed was still too slow when taking mulitple shots in succession.A side note, as a mirror less camera, the shutter is very loud. Maybe even louder than a regular DSLR. With great reluctance, I returned the camera to Amazon this week. I really wanted to like this camera. I will wait for the next EOS M version.
Excellent features - great touch screen, too slow to focus :(
March 12, 2013
I've been a long time Canon guy, and so the thought of being able to replace my 40D DSLR with this was super enticing. I made the plunge and purchased it. Its a great camera, takes excellent shots, but unfortunately struggles in low light and is super slow to focus in even the easiest of lighting conditions. This made me have to return it. After digging further and looking into other similar form factor cameras, I purchased a Sony NEX 7 with the standard 18-55 lens and also got the 50mm, 55-210, sigma 19mm and sigma 30mm (needless to say, I replaced all of my camera equipment with Sony, and have been very happy). Take a look into the Sony NEX 7 at least until Canon comes out with a firmware to fix the slowness, its a complete waste of money in my opinion.
Last out the gate and .......
January 3, 2013
I agree with many that I really wanted to like this camera but the focus issue is unacceptable especially in this day and age, my S100 does better. When you look at the cost of this camera and accessoriesthe "picture" gets even worse, as one person says "these are pro prices" this is not even a pro-sumer camera. I am ashamed of Canon. I shoot professionally and wanted like others to consider this as a"far" back up camera but it is so far off I cannot use it. The focus timing is pitiful. Many have said it is a T4 camera without the mirror ...... it is not. Come on Canon you waited to be the last out the gate and thisis what we get ??? and with this pricing. No way ! I sent it back ...... thanks to Amazon !!!

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Horrible service/business
July 3, 2017
Camera is great, seller is trash. Didnt come with all of the specified and neccesary items to use the camera properly. The lense had a massive scratch on the inside causing a blur and wouldn't auto focus. $300 and all we get is a scratched lense and a camera body. Horrible service and horrible business.
Canon FAIL.
August 17, 2015
Despite all the negative reviews from the first roll out of this camera, I was still willing to give it a try; apparently Canon had fixed a ton of the problems with a firmware upgrade, and in spite of the negative press around this camera, the users who continued using it after the upgrade were quite happy.I bought this camera after the firmware upgrade and can only imagine how bad it must have been because it's still pretty bad. The focusing is still very slow and unreliable, and image quality--considering the size of the glass & sensor--is surprisingly not much better (if at all) than my iPhone6.This is basically a $300 paperweight. I should've put more faith in all of those negative reviews :/
Missing the flash
March 31, 2015
I ordered this because it was advertised to come with the Speedlight flash as it was the last one and for the price it was a great deal. The box arrived looking a little worn out, the flash missing. I know this seller has good reviews, so it could be that the employee didn't realize they had offered it for the price with the flash and simply removed it. However, at $379 it's not cheap, and I don't want to risk that it was used. The image on the box showed it was a kit with several lenses and a flash and mount, so they dissected it to send to me, but still, it was clearly advertised to include the flash.
Caveat Emptor
August 11, 2014
One star review, but not for the camera itself. Ordered the EOS-M with 22mm lens kit, but received a camera that had obviously been used. No warranty card, no sealed box, foreign battery charger, and a camera with over 1,000 exposures already, plus various aftermarket presets that had been installed by the previous owner. Sorry, but this is *not* acceptable for a product listed and sold as "new" by a third-party company, and fulfilled by Amazon. Buyer beware.As far as the camera goes, for the very brief time that I had it, I noticed that the firmware had been updated to the latest version. This supposedly increased AF speed considerably, and while it won't match a DSLR in its speed, it's no slouch either. Short of action photos of sports or kids, this would make a great daily companion or travel camera. The sharp 22mm kit lens is equivalent to a 35mm focal length, and you can utilize the rest of Canon's extensive lens/flash offerings via the lens mount and flash hot shoe if you so desire.
White Screen of Death
November 15, 2013
I bought this camera 11 days ago. I wanted something small but with good IQ to use while backpacking and to carry daily into town in my book bag. The fact that it's a Canon was the clinching factor; I have a 7d and know the Canon menus, etc. I took about 300 photos with this camera and the IQ WAS excellent and I really didn't have major problems with the auto focus (most of what I photograph is not moving, so it is not a big issue.)What is a big issue is the fact that this camera freezes up and is unusable. This happened the first time on day-one, while writing to my memory card. I thought this would be a one-off and after I removed the battery and started the camera again all was fine. Then, 2 days later, it froze while moving between AV and TV modes. I removed the battery and waited a bit then replaced it and all was fine. This happened a second time a few days ago (I used the same fix). When I say it 'froze' I mean the shutter will not fire, the screen is pure white and unresponsive and the Q and other icons do not respond. This happened again 4 hours ago and the 'normal' fix -- removing the battery, etc. -- is not working. I'm stuck with the white screen of death.So, I'm returning this to amazon and getting my money back. I REALLY wanted to like this camera (and did for most of the time I had it!), but I think I may save my pennies (starting with the $345 I spent on this) and buy a Fuji 100s or some other small-ish mirrorless camera in the new year. I don't like the idea of learning a new system, but I also am turned off by my experience with the EOS M.
Hopeless even with firmware 2.0.2 update
June 16, 2013
Updated July 2013:I bought this camera again and installed the firmware update 2.0.2. Indeed, autofocus is much quicker and it just as good as my 5 year old Panasonic ZS1, which is unacceptable, and my iPhone gets better picture than this camera. On my iPhone, I use my index fingers to press the capture bottom to take many shots of the same object to pick & choose from later on. Twenty percent of the pictures were blurry, but some pictures were quite sharp. 2.3x faster autofocus from slow is not good enough for me.When installing the firmware update, Canon does a very poor job on giving instructions. Instead of trying to find instructions on the Canon web page, it will be in downloaded folder. Click on it, and several PDF instructions will pop up.Original Subject Line: Bought this, but I wish I didn'tCanon EOS M w/ 22mm lens.I have spent countless hours looking for a small mirrorless camera with prime lens for around $500, Panasonic GX1 w/ 20mm lens, Olympus E-PL3 w/ 17mm lens, Sony NEX-5R w/ Sigma 19mm lens, and finally this Canon EOS M w/ 22mm lens. I thought it was a bargain at $369 for the camera w/ the 22mm lens, but I was so wrong.I look over 100 continuous pictures of my son and not one picture was acceptable. All the pictures were blurry and the color was weird, especially the reddish color from the lips and cheeks. I don't like the 22mm lens since I had to stand quite far to capture the whole person. 16mm lens are probably best for taking pictures of people, 20mm lens are acceptable, or go with 25mm lens.I did like the Panasonic GX1 w/ the 20mm lens, but I didn't like the total price tag. I like the Sony NEX-5R camera, but I didn't like the Sigma lens. I might have to settle for the Sony NEX-3N. I feel the Canon EOS M is a beta version and definitely not consumer ready. When they fix the autofocus & color issues, this camera would be a great choice if it is around $500 retail w/ lens.
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$649.00
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It is mine and I got it legally.
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168.9 in
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6609B074
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Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
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Photography
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(1) x Camera Slider

(2) x Detachable Legs

(1) x Connector w/ 1/4

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

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