Review of canon eos m series cameras. What you should know about the Canon EOS M50

There is nothing special noticed at the bottom - a compartment for the battery and memory card, as well as a standard thread for mounting on a tripod. If you use a tripod with a docking pad, it blocks the lid and prevents you from quickly changing the memory card. This is a very popular disease compact cameras and mirrorless cameras. However, again, the positioning of the EOS M does not allow us to classify this as a serious ergonomic flaw.

Screen and interface

As you can see, Canon abandoned most of the controls in favor of a touchscreen interface. Potential buyers should get used to this. The display itself deserves all the praise. This is a three-inch TFT matrix with a resolution of 1,040,000 dots, high touch sensitivity and even multitouch support. The same screen, by the way, was used in Canon EOS 650D. True, there it had a rotating design.

The space between the sensor and the protective glass is still filled with clear rubber to minimize glare. Viewing angles are close to 180 degrees, which means you can forgive the screen for its fixed design.

Navigation through the menu is organized using buttons and a navigation dial. It's very similar to the EOS 650D's menus, and those familiar with Canon DSLRs should find the camera fairly easy to master.

Functionality

The Canon EOS M inherits the 18-megapixel CMOS sensor from its older relative, the EOS 650D DSLR. The matrix is ​​notable for the fact that it has points for both contrast and phase focusing. A DSLR, of course, has a full-fledged phase focusing system, and the EOS M uses a hybrid contrast-phase focusing method. The sensor's sensitivity range, as with the EOS 650D, is ISO 100–12800, expandable to ISO 25600 in photo mode. By the way, the noise is very moderate. One of the best performance among mirrorless cameras. Below we take a look at the test shots.

The second element, borrowed from its mirror counterparts, was the DIGIC 5 processor. According to the developers, the performance of the chip has increased 5 times compared to the previous DIGIC 4. The sensor-processor combination offers the user a fairly good rate of fire: 4.3 frames in full resolution are produced per second with the camera turned off. focusing with a buffer depth of 17 JPEG or 6 RAW images.

• Camera
• Lens EF-M18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
• Speedlite 90EX
• Battery LP-E12
• Charger LC-E12E
• Strap EM-100DB
• USB cable
• Documentation

Introduction

In the middle of last year, the Japanese company Canon, a world leader in the production of digital products and imaging solutions, presented in London its first system camera EOS M (in this case M stands for Mirrorless, i.e. “mirrorless”) with interchangeable lenses and EF-M mount. It is interesting that among the major players, Canon was the last to release a camera of this class: for example, Sony already had NEX series devices, Panasonic had the Lumix G, Nikon had the Nikon 1, Samsung had the NXT, and so on. Naturally, the new mount will also require new optics, and there are very few of them yet - the fast “pancake” EF-M 22 mm F2.0 STM and the “whale” zoom lens EF-M 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM . However, EF and EF-S lenses are compatible via the EF-EOS M mount adapter.

From strengths The Canon EOS M is worth noting the full APS-C sensor, hybrid autofocus and DIGIC 5 processor, which it received from the EOS 650D DSLR camera, a wide range of ISO values, a large 3-inch touch screen with a special oleophobic coating and fairly compact dimensions.

The average cost of a KIT is about 30,000 rubles, “Body” is 18,000 rubles.

Design and sizes

In the world of photo and video camera design, the situation is approximately the same as with mobile phones: weight and size characteristics change, but the appearance remains approximately the same.

The Canon EOS M camera has a rectangular shape with the following dimensions: 108.6x66.5x32.3 mm. The top corners are slightly beveled and the screen protrudes slightly. On the right side of the back there is a protrusion for the thumb, on the left side of the lens there is a small bump for resting the fingers of the right hand. Frankly speaking, holding the EOS M with one hand is completely inconvenient: the device tends to slip out, since the distance from the right side to the lens is too small, and the “carcass” has to be held with almost two fingers, which, moreover, rest against the “glass.” In addition, we must not forget about the considerable weight - about 500 grams.

The body is made of magnesium alloy and is available in four colors: red (glossy finish), white and gray (semi-gloss finish), black (rough material).

There are metal plates on the right and left ends. They scratch very easily, at least on a black device, the abrasions are very noticeable - they expose light-colored metal. Otherwise, there were no problems: the case was assembled well - there were no creaks or crunches.

There are small pins on the top of the right and left sides. They are fitted with special holders attached to the strap. To remove the holder, you must turn the lever counterclockwise.

Canon EOS M (right) and Sony NEX-5

Control elements

On the front panel there is an LED autofocus illuminator (it shines red light at about 3 meters), on the top right there is an IR sensor for remote control, on the bottom right there is a lens release button and a lens mount. The mount itself contains the lens retention pin, contact pad, and EF-M lens mount index mark.

On the right, behind a durable plastic plug: input for external microphone (3.5 mm), miniHDMI output, A/V output miniUSB.

On top everything is more familiar: two stereo microphones, a hot shoe (90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite are supported , MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite ST-E2 transmitter, Speedlite ST-E3-RT transmitter), focal plane mark, small hole where the speaker is hidden, mode dial (auto, manual, video) with shutter release button (soft, has two modes - half-press and press), a round button to turn the device on/off recessed into the body and a status indicator (lit green or red depending on the operation).

On the display side there are the following elements: on the top right there is a separate dedicated video recording button, just below there are three round buttons: “Menu”, “View”, “Information”. Between them there is a circular selector with circular scrolling clockwise and counterclockwise, as well as with five positions: up – selecting a shooting mode, down – delete, left – AE/FE lock, right – setting aperture/exposure compensation.

At the bottom there is a tripod socket, a battery compartment cover and a memory card (SD, SDHC or SDXC (UHS-I)).

Display

This model uses a 3-inch diagonal display (physical size 64x43 mm), resolution - 1,040,000 pixels, aspect ratio 3:2, coverage angle 100%, viewing angle of about 170 degrees, matrix type IPS (Clear View II). The picture quality from different angles is excellent, but from certain angles the image takes on a slight purple or yellowish tint. The brightness of the screen backlight is adjustable over a very wide range. The maximum brightness is enough to see information on a sunny day.

To make it easier to control the camera, a capacitive-type touch layer with support for “pinch-to-zoom” was installed above the screen, i.e. you have the right not only to touch the display, but also to scale the image.

Overall, an excellent screen, with a good reserve of brightness, natural colors (they are not distorted at angles) and a very sensitive touch area (you can operate it even with cloth gloves if you set a special item in the settings).

Screen Matrix

Battery

The Canon EOS M has a removable lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery with a capacity of 875 mAh, 7.2 V, 6.5 Wh. Model LP-E12. The battery is easy to find in online stores, but for the “original” you will have to pay 2,500 - 3,000 rubles. Actually, as always.

According to the manufacturer, a full battery charge should be enough for approximately 200 - 230 shots. These data have been partially confirmed in practice:

• Only in photographing mode we managed to take about 190 - 210 photographs
• Only in video mode record about 50 - 60 minutes

On average, the battery runs out after taking 120 photos and recording several videos, the total time of which does not exceed 15 minutes.

There is a battery indicator at the top left of the screen. It consists of four divisions. The charge displays correctly. In the settings there is an “Energy Saving” item: automatic shutdown of the LCD screen after 15/30 s or 1, 3, 5, 10 or 30 minutes; Auto power off after 0/30 s or wait 1, 3, 5, 10 min. and ban.

It will take about two hours to fully charge the battery from the AC adapter, but connecting it to USB, alas, is useless.

Camera functions

Canon's EOS M uses CMOS APS-C sensor(Advanced Photo System type-C), the size of which is 22.3 x 14.9 mm. The total number of pixels is approximately 18.5 million, and the effective number is 18 million.

The ratio of the linear size of a standard 35mm film frame to the linear size of an EOS M frame is 1.6 (crop factor). Previously, such matrices were installed mainly in SLR cameras, but now they are increasingly found in mirrorless cameras. Shutter with electronic first curtain and mechanical second curtain.

To clean the matrix from dust, you need to go to the settings and select “Cleaning the sensor”. The system can do this automatically when the camera is turned on or off.

In the kit you will find a Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. It weighs about 210 grams, dimensions - 60.9x61 mm, filter diameter - 52 mm. The equivalent focal length for 35 mm film is 29 – 88 mm. It consists of 13 elements and 11 groups, 7 aperture blades, minimum focusing distance is 250 mm. Naturally, there is a stabilizer equivalent to 4 shutter speeds. For smoother and quieter focusing when shooting video, an STM motor (stepping motor focusing drive) is used.

The lens is made of metal and painted dark gray. It looks quite durable. To zoom, you must turn the central ring counterclockwise.

To turn on the device, you must press the corresponding button. Turning on the device takes a little less than 2 seconds, and “wakes up” in about a second.

The Mode Dial offers the following modes:

Smart mode. In it you have access to a choice of autofocus operation (tracking, FlexiZone, spot) and image quality. In addition, you can use image zoom for more precise focusing.

Manual mode. In this mode, all camera parameters are adjusted: focusing method, AF function (servo or one shot), quality, creative filters, white balance, picture style, auto brightness correction, metering mode (evaluative, partial, spot, center-weighted).

Manual video exposure. Complete freedom of creativity when shooting video: manual selection of aperture, shutter speed, ISO value, enabling or disabling ServoAF (in this mode, the autofocus system determines the speed of movement of the subject, calculates its position at the time of shooting and advances the lenses in the lens so that it is in focus ). In a separate menu (“Q”) you can select: autofocus operation (tracking, FlexiZone, point), quality, resolution and number of frames, video clips (disable or shoot for 4 seconds), WB, image style, auto brightness correction.

The camera is capable of taking photographs not only in JPEG format, but also in RAW format. You can choose saving options, for example, JPEG only (approximately 4.3 fps for 17 images), RAW only, or JPEG+RAW. Moreover, you can write in RAW in continuous shooting mode (6 frames per second). Data processing occurs within 3-5 seconds on a class 10 memory card.

RAW photos are saved in the CR2 extension (a new format; older Canon cameras used CRW), which can have a maximum size of up to 40 MB. On average, my files were 25–30 MB in size.

Image Size:

• JPEG 3:2: (L) 5184x3456, (M) 3456x2304, (S1) 2592x1728, (S2) 1920x1280, (S3) 720x480
• JPEG 4:3: (L) 4608x3456, (M) 3072x2304, (S1) 2304x1728, (S2) 1696x1280, (S3) 640x480
• JPEG 16:9: (L) 5184x2912, (M) 3456x1944, (S1) 2592x1456 (S2) 1920x1080, (S3) 720x400
• JPEG 1:1: (L) 3456x3456, (M) 2304x2304, (S1) 1728x1728, (S2) 1280x1280, (S3) 480x480
• RAW: (RAW) 5184x3456

Settings:

As for the camera's automatic focusing, there are many comments. Firstly, at short distances (250-300 mm) focusing is very difficult. Secondly, in low light, the focus takes a very long time to find the “target”, and in normal lighting conditions it quite often makes mistakes in focusing.

Most modern cameras can limit the ISO value. This model is also capable of doing this. It seems to me that the function is very useful when shooting in cases where you need to squeeze the most light possible frame out of the camera, but at the same time not “overdo it” with noise at high ISOs. Auto range can be set from 400 to 6400.

To suppress noise, the suppression level is selected in the settings, including for serial shooting (data is collected from 4 frames) and for frames taken at long shutter speeds.

Oddly enough, the frames begin to make noise already at an ISO value of 800. At a photosensitivity of 1600 - 3200, the noise is approximately the same. However, we must pay tribute that even at ISO 12800 the picture is more or less tolerable, and in emergency situations this value can quite help out.

Below are photos with different ISO values.

Other functions:

• Exposure meter operating range (EV 1-20 (at 23°C with EF-M 22 mm f/2 STM ISO100))
• AE lock (Auto mode available in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering once focus is achieved; Manual mode available using the AE lock button in Creative Zone modes.)
• Exposure compensation (3 frames +/- 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 stop increments)
• Shutter speeds (30–1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 increments), Bulb (full shutter speed range)

Image quality

I took most of the shots in the “Intelligent” mode. In my opinion, the device did an excellent job in the automatic machine. Of course, there are minor complaints about the white balance, especially in mixed lighting conditions, but this was all easily corrected in any graphics editor. The dynamic range of the Canon EOS M is quite large. For example, when shooting objects in bright sunlight, there is virtually no loss of detail in the shadows.

Examples of photos - 18 mm and 55 mm:

Examples of photographs in difficult lighting conditions:

Examples of macro photography:

Other photo examples:

Example photo with effects:

Video quality

Canon camera EOS M can shoot video in resolutions of 1920x1080 pixels (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) and 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps). The maximum duration is about 30 minutes, the maximum file size is 4GB. The recording format, unfortunately, MOV is not the most convenient for reading on a PC, TV and other media stations.

At maximum quality, the video file parameters are as follows:

• File Format: MOV
• Video codec: AVC, 45 Mbit/s
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080, 30 fps
• Audio codec: PCM, 1536 Kbps
• Channels: 2 channels, 48 ​​kHz

Focus is quite fast, but the focusing speed of video cameras is still a long way off. I usually “try on” each photo or video camera for “myself”, i.e. Would it be convenient for me to shoot video reviews and reportage shooting? In this case, I will answer: more likely yes than no. Most importantly, there are many settings that I talked about earlier: setting the shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and so on.

But everything else leaves a pleasant impression: excellent photo quality, many manual settings not only in photos, but also in video modes. The high-quality screen matrix with a very sensitive sensor (you can even operate it with gloves) deserves special praise, which is important in the winter season.

The box is full of competitors: starting with Sony NEX-5/NEX-6, Samsung NX1000, and ending with Nikon J1/J2/V1, Panasonic Lumix GX1/GF5/G5.

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Sooner or later, but having played enough with mobile digital photography, a novice photographer thinks about purchasing a camera with interchangeable lenses. And if, in addition to the high quality of the received content, compactness is important to the user, then many incline their choice in favor of mirrorless cameras. And manufacturers understand everything perfectly, thereby constantly updating their model ranges to meet the needs of a wide variety of users. This includes Canon, which this fall introduced an entry-level system mirrorless camera - CanonEOSM10.

Let's try to figure out in practice how interesting this device is for the average user. According to good tradition, we suggest starting the review of the new product with technical characteristics:

Appearance, arrangement of elements

The design of the Canon EOS M10 follows the same philosophy as the Canon EOS M and Canon EOS M2: a slim body with smooth lines and no protruding parts. Compared to its ancestors, the new product has a built-in flash with a folding design, but there is no hot shoe. When compared with the older model, the device looks rather simplified, which emphasizes its focus on undemanding users.

The main part of the camera's structure is made of high-quality and non-marking plastic with a slightly rough finish. Only the mount is metal. The case is not dust or moisture resistant, so it is better not to tempt fate in the rain, although light frost should not harm it. The build quality is very good high level: all parts fit well, and during operation nothing creaks or gets pressed. By the way, the camera body is presented on the market in black and white colors, and the lenses of the EF-M line are available in dark gray and light gray.

The dimensions and weight (108 x 66.6 x 35 mm and 301 g) of the Canon EOS M10 are comparable to the compact (109.6 x 62.8 x 35.7 mm and 283 g), which makes the new product an excellent option for everyday use - it takes There is little space and absolutely no burden during transportation. True, it largely depends on the lens used.

The ergonomics of the device are clearly designed for a novice photographer or for those who are used to shooting, leaving all the settings to the automation. Although, if desired, all the necessary parameters can be adjusted manually. The lack of an abundance of analog controls is compensated by the combination of a quick settings menu with a touch screen, which is so simple and understandable for the modern user. But what is really missing is at least a small protrusion handle for a more comfortable hold. The situation is partly saved by the thumb rest and safety net in the form of a neck strap, but shooting with one hand (especially with a zoom lens) causes some difficulties. Among the pleasant features, we note the location of the memory card compartment on the side, which remains accessible even when installed on a tripod.

Lens

The lens is mounted via a Canon EF-M mount. At the moment, you can expect to use only five versions of the lenses. It should be noted that a compact zoom lens, the Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM, was created specifically for this camera, which will be the main one in “kit” kits.

Our copy arrived as a press sample and was equipped with a Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, which you can learn more about in our review. You can expand your optics fleet using the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M, which allows you to use Canon EF and EF-S solutions. You can also install old manual lenses using unofficial M42 or M39 adapters.

Display, viewfinder

The Canon EOS M10 features a 3-inch (7.5 cm) sRGB ClearView II (TFT) LCD screen with a standard 3:2 aspect ratio. Its resolution is approximately 1,040,000 pixels (that is, 720 x 480 pixels). It is completely identical to the older model and is characterized by high detail, pleasant color reproduction with a good level of contrast and wide viewing angles. The backlight brightness level is quite good (five levels of adjustment are available) and allows you to view information even on a sunny day. There is a good anti-glare filter.

The display unit is equipped with a folding design, although only in the vertical plane (180° up). This allows you to conveniently shoot from a low position or take self-portraits or video blogging, but it limits shooting from a high position, for example, holding the camera at arm's length above your head (though, nothing prevents you from simply turning the device over and then the shutter button will be under your left thumb). The developers also took care of the possibility of touch control, which allows shooting or selecting a focus point/object tracking with one touch. You can also scroll through, zoom in and play back captured content, navigate menus, and change other settings. Multi-touch technology works quickly and accurately, without false alarms or other inconveniences, including in fairly frosty weather.

The camera does not have a viewfinder, including as an additional accessory due to the lack of a “hot shoe”, which is a privilege of the older model.

Interface, possibilitiessettings

The Canon EOS M10 camera has a traditional and quite user-friendly graphical interface, typical of entry-level branded DSLRs and older mirrorless cameras. The main menu is presented in the form of three horizontal tabs (“SHOOT”, “SETUP” and “C.Fn”), which in turn are divided into additional submenus. They are filled with all sorts of functions and settings, giving access to almost all camera parameters. The problem of the lack of a mechanical mode dial was solved quite simply - by adding an icon in the form of the letter “P” in the upper left corner of the screen (also accessible from the main menu). It is worth noting that switching between modes occurs in two touches: the first displays help information (useful for beginners), and the second directly activates the selected mode. Specifically, in our test copy (firmware version ver. 1.0.0), the “Shutter Priority” mode did not work and the actions were processed in the same way program mode"P", regardless of the specified shutter speed.

A couple of the usual quick settings menus are also in place: full-screen (called by the “INFO” button) and in the form of side columns (called by the “Q” input button in the center of the five-position control unit). In the “C.Fn III” submenu, you can customize the controls at your own discretion, but there are very few available options - the “Shutter” keys (AF / AE lock, AE / AF no AE lock) and “Video recording” (video recording, viewing depth of field, not assigned). In Live View mode, you can display a grid, histogram and basic parameters on the display. But there is no horizon level in the camera.

We also offer a more visual video on camera control capabilities.

Hardware, functionality

The Canon EOS M10 is based on a proprietary APS-C CMOS sensor (22.3 x 14.9 mm, crop factor 1.6) with an effective resolution of 18 megapixels and a low-pass filter. The proprietary DIGIC 6 processor is responsible for processing the resulting image, optimizing the dynamic range, performance and fairly effective noise reduction. An ultrasonic filter is used to protect the matrix from dust.

The device demonstrates good operating speed and a high degree of responsiveness to actions taken, be it simply moving through the menu or switching shooting modes. The camera “thinks” only during HDR stitching. The process of turning on and creating the first frame takes about 1.5 seconds, which is even faster than the older model.

The Canon EOS M10's continuous shooting performance is quite good and averages 4.6 fps. The data buffer paired with a memory card showed the following results: RAW and RAW+JPEG - 7-8 frames each (further stable 2.5 fps in RAW+JPEG and 3-3.5 fps in RAW), JPEG - more than 100 frames without loss of speed (theoretical limit, according to official data, is about 1000 frames).

The camera is equipped with a classic focal length shutter with electronic control. The shutter speed ranges from 30 to 1/4000 second in 1/3 EV increments. It is possible to specify the shutter speed by hand (bulb).

The Canon EOS M10 is equipped with a Hybrid CMOS AF II autofocus system (a similar system was used in the Canon EOS M2, while the Canon EOS M3 boasts a more modern third generation). It includes 49 points for determining phase and contrast. The modes are quite standard. When manually focusing, you can increase the focusing area (5 or 10 times your choice) and highlight sharp edges of the object (focus peaking).

The built-in flash has an original design that gives a small space for creativity with the ability to direct the light flux to the required area. Guide number is 5 at ISO 100, which is typical for regular compacts. The sync speed with the included flash is 1/200 second. Sync connector external flash, like the hot shoe, is missing, but you can use the Canon HF-DC2 portable flash.

Among the communication interfaces, we note the built-in NFC and Wi-Fi modules. To get started, you need to install the proprietary Canon Camera Connect application on a mobile device running OS Android or iOS. There is the ability to perform basic actions.

Image quality

Camera photography examplesCanon EOS M10

Camera photography examplesCanon EOS M10 in "HDR»

The material shot using the Canon EOS M10 corresponds to the level of amateur DSLRs Canon EOS 650D and Canon EOS 700D, which are equipped with similar matrices. As expected, the automation performed well, selecting adequate exposure pair and white balance parameters depending on the situation, including in relatively difficult lighting conditions. The final picture as a whole is characterized by decent detail and good sharpness over almost the entire field of the frame (with the exception of small corner areas), pleasant colors and contrast. An interesting thing to note is the “HDR” mode: if with the “Natural” template the difference is practically invisible, then the others provide a rather interesting and bright picture, but in some places with a slightly unnatural color rendition.

A few words should be said about the autofocus system. If in good lighting in 90% of cases the process of aiming at the subject is quite fast and accurate, then in insufficient lighting the automation often refused to focus, including when the backlight was used. Wave tracking autofocus is good - tenacious, guides the target well and quickly finds it in the event of short loss of sight.

Camera photography examplesCanon EOS M10 with ISO values ​​of 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400,12800 and 25600

Camera photography examplesCanon EOS M10 with noise canceling activated (JPEG): Multi-frame, High, Medium, Low, Off ForISO6400 andISO 25600

The results of our traditional tests showed that the Canon EOS M10 can safely shoot at sensitivity values ​​up to ISO 1600 inclusive. At ISO 3200 you can get acceptable photos, but noise and a slight drop in color saturation become noticeable. At ISO 6400, artifacts are clearly visible, but in some cases a noise reduction system or processing when shooting in RAW can help - you can safely use it in blogs, social networks or for home printing on formats up to A4. ISO values ​​of 12800 and 25600 are accompanied by an abundance of digital noise.

Canon EOS M10: example entryvideo during the day in 1080p resolution at 30 FPS

Video recording is possible with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) in MP4 format at 30 fps with progressive scan and stereo sound (but the microphones are very easy to blow out). The total bitrate reaches 25 Mbps, which is an average value. Video recording is possible in both “Auto” and “M” modes. There are no jacks for an external microphone or headphones.

As for an amateur level, the picture is quite acceptable: detail is average, and the image is smooth, including thanks to tenacious autofocus and OIS. However, the blowing of microphones makes its own adjustments to the search for windless places and positions.

Autonomous operation

The Canon EOS M10 is powered by a Canon LP-E12 lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 875 mAh (7.2 V; 6.2 Wh). According to official data, its resource should be enough for 255 pictures at a temperature of +23˚С and 210 pictures at 0˚С. In real conditions, we managed to shoot 150 frames and about 7 minutes of video, but at temperatures environment-15˚С. This indicator will change depending on the device settings and the shooting activity itself, including upward if you turn off the wireless communication modules and do not use the flash. If you plan on active shooting, for example, while traveling, then we recommend purchasing an additional battery.

The package includes a compact Canon LC-E12E charger with a detachable power cable. The process of restoring the battery charge takes approximately 1.5 hours. There is no USB charging option.

Results

CanonEOSM10 - amateur system camera with an emphasis on simplicity when shooting. Without taking into account the lens, its body has quite compact dimensions and a minimum of analog controls, which is more than compensated by the capabilities of the rotating touch screen and should definitely appeal to beginners. Thanks to the APS-C matrix with an effective resolution of 18 megapixels, the camera guarantees fairly high-quality photographs even in automatic mode at ISO 1600, however, ISO 3200 can also be considered acceptable (for the amateur class). There are many different modes, functions, creative filters and settings: in terms of functionality, the device is practically in no way inferior to the older model of the mirrorless line. Among the communication modules there are 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and NFC, which make it possible to connect to devices for convenient viewing, sharing and printing footage, as well as for basic remote camera control.

The disadvantages of the new product include the absence of at least a small protrusion handle for a more comfortable grip, a modest range of optics for the Canon EF-M mount, the absence of a “hot shoe” and the quality of the autofocus system in low light. Also, the “Shutter Priority” mode did not work in our copy (we recommend checking this when purchasing).

Overall, we have a good mirrorless camera for beginning photographers, including those who want to move from mobile photography to more “adult” technology while maintaining relative compactness, ease of operation and the ability to obtain content at the level of entry-class SLR cameras.

Advantages:

• relatively compact and lightweight body;
• high quality workmanship;
• ease of use;
• rotating display with excellent touch control implementation;
• APS-C standard matrix with an effective resolution of 18 megapixels;
• implementation of a large number of software functions and modes;
• fairly high quality photographic material and good quality video content;
• flagship proprietary processor DIGIC 6;
• availability of Wi-Fi and NFC modules;
• good Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens with system optical stabilization and silent focusing.

Peculiarities:

• lack of viewfinder;
• lack of control dials;
• lack of headphone and microphone jacks.

Flaws:

• not the most comfortable grip;
• no “hot shoe”;
• a modest fleet of optics for the Canon EF-M mount;
• operation of the autofocus system in low light.

We express our gratitude to the Ukrainian representative office of the companyCanon for the camera provided for testing.

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Publication date: 15.05.2018

Getting to know the EOS M50

What is an advanced camera today? High-resolution full-frame sensor, ultra-fast burst shooting speed, long battery life, and a used-car price tag? Not always.

A rotating screen with touch controls so familiar to us, video recording in 4K format, compactness, the ability to process pictures directly in the camera and transfer them via Wi-Fi to a printer, smartphone or tablet? But this is probably it. We live in an age of technology, and it is they that determine the popularity of a particular product, and whether it will become a bestseller or go unnoticed among its peers.

The Canon EOS M50 camera, which will be discussed in our large review, has everything necessary to confidently be called a modern camera. It is compact and has a set of characteristics that will satisfy the wide needs of both the modern photographer and video blogger. But let's talk about everything in order.

Key Features and Features

The Canon EOS M50 is a logical continuation of the M line models with indexes 5, 6 and 100. The only exception is that the M50 is the first Canon mirrorless camera to record video in 4K format. Note that this is an entry-level camera, unlike the flagship M5. But that's not all that the new camera can stand out from its brothers and sisters. Here, perhaps, the rule of aggregate applies. The company's engineers tried to take all the best from previous models and combine them together, but in such a way as not to make the camera too expensive and bulky. And they succeeded.

If we talk about other key features of the Canon EOS M50, they are as follows: 24.1 MP APS-C image sensor, new DIGIC 8 processor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF focusing technology, from 99 to 143 autofocus points, continuous shooting speed up to 10 fps, built-in electronic viewfinder, 3-inch touch screen with a rotating mechanism, in-camera RAW image processing, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth modules, printing images directly from the camera, weighs only 390 grams and a polycarbonate body. Not bad for an entry-level camera costing under $1000, would you agree?

Let's take a closer look at technical specifications and after that we move on to design, ergonomics and controls. In the end, we choose a camera based on its capabilities.

The Canon EOS M50 has a CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 24.1 megapixels and a physical size of 22.3x14.9 mm - the already familiar APS-C format. It has a built-in dust removal system.

Canon EOS M50 / EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM SETTINGS: ISO 100, F6.3, 1 s, 74.0 mm equiv.

Thanks to the new DIGIC 8 processor, continuous shooting speed reaches 10 fps with constant focus and 7 fps with auto for each frame. Impressive results even for advanced cameras. The second, and perhaps the most important advantage of the new processor is support for video shooting in 4K format. But there are some peculiarities here, which we will discuss in detail in the appropriate section.

In addition to all this, the Canon EOS M50 implements Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology for autofocus, which works on the phase principle. Each pixel of the image sensor consists of two separate LEDs, from which information about the recorded image is separately read, allowing phase shifts to be calculated.

Canon EOS M50 / EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM SETTINGS: ISO 1000, F6.3, 1/200 s, 100.0 mm equiv.

The number of focus areas, which cover 80% of the frame area, has been increased to 99 (from 49 points in previous generations of EOS M cameras). When using certain lenses, in particular the EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM, EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM and EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM, the number of autofocus areas increases up to 143, and the frame area coverage becomes 80% in width and 100% in height.

Add to this the ability to connect an external microphone to record high-quality sound in the process of preparing vlogs, the ability to process images in the camera and send them directly from the camera to print or to a computer/smartphone/tablet directly during the shooting process and you will get a camera for the widest range of tasks of a modern photographer and a videographer.

The Canon EOS M50 shoots in both JPEG and RAW formats. It introduces the new 14-bit RAW format, CR3, for the first time for EOS M cameras. It includes a new compression algorithm for RAW files - C-RAW, which replaces M-RAW and S-RAW, while the file resolution remains maximum and its size is reduced by 30-40%.

The Canon EOS M50 is powered by an LP-E12 lithium-ion battery. It is always enough to shoot the stated 235 frames (according to the passport) or more; during active shooting, it takes 2-3 hours. If you switch the camera to economy mode, you can gain about another hour of work or 150-200 frames. Unfortunately, recharging the camera via USB is not provided. The kit includes a mains charger for the battery.

Design, ergonomics, control

The Canon EOS M50 body is made of polycarbonate, which directly affects its low weight (390 g). The camera is also quite compact: 116.3x88.1x58.7 mm. With lenses like the EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM or EF-M 22mm f/2 STM, it can fit in a jacket pocket and stay there all day without making too much of a statement.

Design is a subjective thing, but according to the site's editors, the Canon EOS M50 looks bright and modern. The manufacturer offers the camera in two colors: traditional black and eye-catching white with gray accents, which, you see, is not very common. We tested a light sample.

Notice how the controls fit seamlessly into the design. The camera, especially when paired with silver versions of the lenses, should really appeal to fans of the well-known space saga.

As you continue to examine the camera, you notice the built-in viewfinder and touch screen with a rotating mechanism. Once again, I repeat that the Canon EOS M50 is an entry-level mirrorless camera, and these attributes can be classified as entry-level with a stretch. Well, thanks Canon.

The viewfinder here is electronic, with a resolution of 2.36 megapixels. The picture in it looks alive and rich. In addition to the image directly photographed, you can display all the necessary information: shutter speed, aperture, white balance, ISO, focus mode, continuous or single-frame shooting, shooting mode, number of frames, grid, histogram, electronic level, etc.

There is a diopter correction of the image, useful for people with less than 100% vision. The corresponding regulator is located under the viewfinder itself on the camera body. The viewfinder is comfortable to work with; it does not strobe and shows a live picture without noticeable delays.

The 3-inch diagonal LCD screen is capacitive type, with a resolution of 1.04 megapixels, and has 7-level brightness adjustment. The fact that it is touch-sensitive and has a rotating mechanism will allow you to shoot a variety of scenes, including selfies, while choosing the focus point by simply tapping the screen.

Canon EOS M50 / Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM SETTINGS: ISO 250, F4, 1/60 sec, 11.0 mm equiv.

Separately, I note that the screen can be turned to face the body and thereby protect it during carrying or transportation. A nice plus to the camera’s bonus collection.

The battery and memory card compartment is located at the bottom. Nearby is a threaded tripod socket. It is located exactly in the center of the bottom panel (on the optical axis of the lens), and when installing a tripod platform, access to the battery and memory card will be blocked.

The grip handle is comfortable for such a compact body. It is inherited from the Canon EOS M5. The camera feels comfortable in the hand, especially with lenses like the Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM. Due to the size of such a lens, an additional grip appears and the stability of the camera in the hands increases. However, when shooting with lenses with a built-in stabilization system, this is not so important.

There are not many controls on the body, but all the main ones are present and located where they should be. The shooting mode dial is combined with a trigger to turn the camera on and off. Nearby are a quick video recording button and a programmable M-Fn button. The shutter button is framed by a control dial, which assumes various functions depending on the shooting mode, for example, selecting the aperture value or shutter speed.

On the right side of the case there is a Wi-Fi power button and a compartment with micro-USB and micro-HDMI connectors, closed with an elastic plug.

At the top in the middle there is a hot shoe connector for connecting accessories and a built-in flash. The latter is raised and lowered manually.

On the rear panel, on the thumb rest, there are buttons for locking the exposure and activating the focus point selection function. When viewing, they are used to scale pictures.

Below is the navigation pad. Its central button provides access to a quick settings menu and confirmation of actions. The side zones of the framing ring are responsible for switching the AF/MF focus mode (automatic and manual), entering exposure compensation, controlling the built-in flash and deleting photos.

Many buttons can be assigned other functions necessary for the photographer, for example: auto brightness correction, exposure metering mode, selection of image style and many others.

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EOS M - main characteristics:

• 3-inch Clear View II color touchscreen LCD with 1,040,000 dots resolution and Live View support;
• Six white balance settings;
• Possibility of obtaining JPEG/RAW images with a maximum resolution of 5184 x 3456 pixels;
• Capable of recording MPEG-4/H.264 video at 1920 x 1080 pixels at 30/25/24 fps, 1280 x 720 pixels at 60/50 fps, or 640 x 480 pixels at 60/60 fps 50 frames per second (in all cases with stereo sound);
• Slot for connecting memory cards of SD/SDHC/SDXC standards (including removable Eye-Fi drives equipped with an integrated Wi-Fi module);
• Built-in GPS receiver (optional);
• USB 2.0 interface;
• Mini HDMI port;
• Auto mode intelligent scene type recognition;
• Versatility thanks to interchangeable lenses;
• Easy to use touch screen;
• Conveying a natural atmosphere when shooting in low light conditions;
• Video recording in Full HD format and video insertion mode.

The premiere of a budget model looks quite logical. This will give you some time to take into account possible errors and receive feedback from users. In the end, there is nowhere to rush anyway - all competitors have long presented their mirrorless cameras. So Canon was only able to overtake Leica. The abbreviation EOS was not included in the name by chance. In this way, Canon wants to emphasize the greater similarity to DSLR cameras than to PowerShot compacts.

The Canon EOS M has an 18-megapixel 22.3x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor, a DIGIC V control processor, a new type of Canon EF-M mount, and a 3-inch Clear View II touchscreen display with a resolution of 1.04 megapixels. And if we talk about the fact that the screen is exactly the same as in the Canon EOS 650D camera, then we should add that in this case its position is fixed, there is no tilt or tilt-rotating mechanism. But this is justified due to the compactness of the case.

The sensor is made using capacitive technology, so it responds perfectly to pressing and is generally very pleasant to use. The camera also does not have a built-in flash and only has a “hot shoe” connector for connecting an external one. It is possible to adjust photosensitivity within the range of 100 - 12800 ISO units (expandable to 25600) and exposure correction within ±3 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
Canon's DIGIC 5 processor ensures superb color reproduction and natural-looking skin tones, while ultra-fast shutter speeds allow you to capture the most fleeting moments. Shooting in the evening or even in difficult night conditions is also no problem for the EOS M, thanks to an ISO sensitivity range of 100 to 12,800 (expandable to 25,600).

Canon EOS M is very compact. Even if you look at the numerical values ​​of the dimensions, you have to admit that in life it seems even smaller. But that's not the point; the important thing is that the new product looks attractive, one might even say friendly. Rounded shapes and a shaped recess under the shutter button only add to the aesthetics.

Controlling the camera involves active use of the touch screen, and there are relatively few mechanical buttons here. There are few of them also because this is still an entry-level camera. The front side of the body, which, by the way, is made of magnesium alloy, contains only a lens release button, an autofocus illuminator lamp and a tiny rubber pad for comfortable holding the camera in your hands. Here, of course, the mount itself is located. The mount is metal, but the mount itself is new - EF-M. Rumors that Canon will follow the path of Pentax and make a system compatible with “DSLR” optics have remained rumors.

On the top panel there is a shutter button, combined with a rotary lever for selecting shooting modes. The position with the “A+” symbol is responsible for automatic shooting modes. The central position of the selector activates photography, and the icon with a video camera prepares the camera to start video recording. Everything is traditional here. But there is also an unpleasant feature. Video recording begins only after pressing the red round button on the rear panel. Thus, you cannot start recording at any time with one click. All current Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, as well as Nikon 1, provide this feature. Either Canon deliberately took such a step in the case of the most affordable camera in the future line, or after two years of “studying the experience of competitors” no one paid attention to such a “trifle”.

At the top there is also a power button, a hot shoe connector for connecting a flash and accessories, and a stereo microphone.

The back side is occupied by the display, and next to it there are four mechanical keys plus a navigation button with a confirmation button in the center. The left side is occupied by a plug covering standard set connectors - A/V, USB, HDMI and an input for an external microphone.

On the bottom of the case there is a battery compartment and a port for a memory card. The strap fastening system is of interest - instead of standard loops, Canon designers used something new. The mounting system consists of two clamps that mate with mating parts on the camera body, as a result of which the mount can rotate freely 360 degrees. There are no questions about convenience, but how reliable will such a design be? We will have to find out this in the review.

In addition to the body itself, the package includes one of two lenses (either two lenses at once, or one of the lenses + an adapter for EF/EF-S optics), as well as a flash, a strap, and a charger with an LP-E12 battery.

One of the lenses - 18-55 / 3.5-5.6 - is an absolutely standard complete “glass” for most cameras, both SLR and system. And although we have not yet met him in person, expectations are traditionally skeptical. Typically, such a lens replaces the bayonet cap, and a more or less decent picture can be obtained from it only at aperture 7-8. The EF-M 22/2.0 lens looks like a much more interesting option. Taking into account the 1.6 crop factor, it gives an equivalent focal length of 35mm - in my opinion, ideal for most mirrorless camera applications. Panasonic at one time had a 20/1.7 “pancake” that came with the Lumix GF1. And although the equivalent focal length is slightly different (35mm vs. 40), it's safe to say that these lenses are birds of a feather.

Focusing occurs using both the high-speed phase method and the contrast, more accurate one. The 31-point autofocus system works in tracking mode when shooting video. All footage is saved to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, and also supports Eye-Fi wireless technology. The declared battery life is only 230 shots using the CIPA method. The result is modest, to be honest. But, as experience shows, if you shoot without a flash and don’t spend a lot of time looking at the footage, you can easily get a result twice as large as stated.

Every element of the EOS M camera is carefully designed to make capturing high-quality images as easy as possible. From the first touch of the bright, clear 7.7 cm (3.0-inch) Clear View II touchscreen, you'll find the EOS M easy to control. Choose from different modes and options using on-screen icons - or let the camera set its own settings in the Smart Camera Automatically detects Scene Intelligent Auto based on the type of subject and shooting conditions, so you can focus on composition and choosing the best moment to press the shutter button.

Shooting modes provide both full automation of the process and shooting with aperture and shutter priority, as well as with fully manual exposure control. The Canon EOS M is capable of saving images in RAW format at 14-bit encoding (which is really cool, since most potential competitors only offer 12-bit RAW), as well as continuous shooting at 4.3 frames per second.

EOS M owners can be confident in their camera's capabilities, offering the world's most versatile camera system. If you want to capture some detail by shooting close-up, or, conversely, photograph a distant object, you can set any of the widest model range Canon EF lenses using the new EF-EOS M Mount Adapter.

With Canon Speedlites you can also use creative techniques lighting, making your photos even more interesting. Additionally, creative filters such as Toy Camera Effect, Grainy Black and White, or fisheye lens distortion provide unique images. Filters can be applied even before shooting, with a preview of the result in Live View mode, allowing you to experiment with different effects and choose the one that suits you best.

When regular photography isn't enough, the EOS M easily switches to high-quality Full HD video recording with stereo sound. Video Snapshot mode helps you create dynamic, professionally edited scenes directly in camera.

The EOS M not only works with Canon EFi lenses, accessories and Speedlites; Special compact accessories are provided for it. The two new EF-M lenses - the standard zoom EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and the flat wide-angle EF-M 22mm f/2 STM - are small in size and have superior performance. They use new technology Stepper motor controls for exceptionally smooth autofocus, plus precision Canon optical elements. Thanks to their compact design, these lenses are the perfect complement to a miniature camera.

A new external flash, the Speedlite 90EX, was also developed specifically for the new device. It can be used with lenses as small as 24mm (35mm in 35mm film equivalent) and provides enough light to shoot subjects up to 9 meters away at ISO 100. Master mode enables wireless control multiple flashes, allowing advanced users to experiment with different lighting effects.

The EOS M is available in sleek black, glossy white, silver or red in a stylish, compact design.

Canon marketers did not resort to dumping, setting the price at $799.99 for a kit with an EF-M 22 mm F2.0 STM lens. Moreover, this is the announced price for the US market. European prices will be higher. The smartest purchase at the moment seems to be a kit with a prime lens. But Canon clearly went overboard with the price of the adapter - $200 for it is clearly too much. And it can almost certainly be argued that over time the cost of the adapter will be revised downwards.

Test photos:

From the above pictures you can see that the quality of pictures produced by entry-level SLR cameras has been successfully achieved. If you look closely at the full-size pictures, you will notice that the sharpness is not as high as we would like.

Comparison appearance EOS M and

Conclusions:

In general, first impressions of the Canon EOS M are very mixed. And if the announcement proved that the wait was justified, then the Canon premiere does not allow you to resist the question “what have you been doing for two years?” However, it’s worth waiting for conclusions for now. A lot can change after Photokina and thorough testing of the camera.

EOS M Specifications:

• IMAGE SENSOR
  Type - 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS
  Effective number of pixels - Approx. 18.0 million pixels
  Total number of pixels - Approx. 18.5 million pixels
  Aspect ratio 3:2
  Low Pass Filter - Built-in/Fixed
  Image Sensor Cleaning - EOS Built-in Cleaning System
  Color filter type - Primary colors
• IMAGE PROCESSOR
  Type - DIGIC 5
• LENS
  Lens mount - EF-M (EF and EF-S lenses compatible via EF-EOS M mount adapter)
  Focal Length - Equivalent to 1.6x lens focal length
• FOCUSING
  Type - Hybrid CMOS autofocus system. Phase detection pixels built into the image sensor
  AF system/points - 31 AF points (maximum)
  Autofocus operating range - EV 1-18 (at 23°C and ISO 100)
  AF Modes - Single AF and Servo AF
  AF point selection - Automatic selection (face detection and tracking AF, moving zone AF (single or multiple)), manual selection
  Selected AF point - Displayed on LCD screen
  AF Lock - Locks when the shutter button is pressed halfway
  Autofocus illuminator - Yes, LED
  Manual focus - Select from the camera menu: autofocus (auto), manual focus (manual) or auto+manual focus (manual focus after one shot)
• EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT
  Metering Modes - Real-time metering thanks to image sensor
  (1) Evaluative metering.. (2) Partial center metering.. (3) Spot metering.. (4) Center-weighted average metering.
  Exposure meter operating range - EV 1-20 (at 23°C with EF-M 22mm f/2 STM ISO100)
  AE Lock - Auto: Available in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering once focus is achieved. - Manual: Using the AE lock button in Creative Zone modes.
  Exposure compensation - +/-3 EV in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 (can be combined with automatic bracketing (AEB)).
  Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) - 3 frames +/- 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 stop increments
  ISO sensitivity* - Auto (100-6400), 100-12800 in 1-stop increments
  ISO extension available up to H: 25600
• GATE
  Type - Shutter with electronic first curtain and mechanical second curtain
  Shutter speeds 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 increments), Bulb (Full shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode).
• WHITE BALANCE
  Type - Automatic white balance using image sensor
  Settings - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, White, Fluorescent, Flash, Manual.
  White balance compensation:
  1. Blue/Amber +/-9.. 2. Magenta/Green +/-9.
  Manual white balance - Yes, one setting can be registered
  White balance bracketing - +/-3 stops in one-stop increments
  3 bracketed images per shutter press.
  Selectable blue/amber or magenta/green shift.
• LCD DISPLAY
  Type - Clear View II LCD touchscreen, 77 mm (3.0") 3:2, approx. 1.04 million dots
  Coverage Angle - Approx. 100%
  Viewing Angle (Horizontal / Vertical) - Approximately 170°
  Coating - Stain Resistant
  Brightness Adjustment - You can choose from seven brightness levels
  Display Functions - (1) Quick Setting Screen.. (2) Liveview Image without Information.. (3) Liveview Image with Complete Information.. (4) Liveview Image with Basic Information.
• FLASH
  Built-in flash - No
  X-sync 1/200 s
  Flash exposure compensation - +/- 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 stop increments
  Flash exposure bracketing - Yes, with compatible external flash
  Flash exposure lock - Yes
  Second curtain synchronization - Yes
  Hot shoe terminal / PC - Yes / No
  E-TTL II external flash compatible with EX series Speedlites, wireless multiple flash control
  External Flash Control - Using the Menu Screen
• SHOOTING
  Modes - Scene Intelligent Auto.. Shot Mode (Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, Backlight Control HDR, Program AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual Exposure) ..Movie Mode (Auto Exposure Mode, Manual Exposure Mode)
  Picture Styles - Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, True, Monochrome, Custom (x3)
  sRGB and Adobe RGB color space
  Image Processing - Highlights Priority
  Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
  Long exposure noise reduction
  High ISO noise reduction (4 settings)
  Multi-frame noise reduction
  Correcting lens peripheral illumination and chromatic aberration
  Art filters (Art Oil, Watercolor, Grain B&W, Soft Focus, Toy Camera, Miniature Effect, Fisheye Effect)
  Frame transfer modes - Single, Continuous, Self-timer (2 s, 10 s + remote control, 10 s + continuous shooting 2-10)
  Continuous Shooting - Maximum Approx. 4.3 fps approx. for 17 JPEG images, 6 RAW images
• FILE TYPES
  JPEG Photo File Types: Fine Quality, Normal (Exif 2.30 compliant) / Design rule for Camera (2.0) file system,
  RAW: RAW (14 bit, original RAW file version 2 from Canon),
  Compatible with digital print order format version 1.1
  Simultaneous RAW+JPEG recording Yes (RAW + JPEG large resolution)
  Image Size - JPEG 3:2: (L) 5184x3456, (M) 3456x2304, (S1) 2592x1728, (S2) 1920x1280, (S3) 720x480
  JPEG 4:3: (L) 4608x3456, (M) 3072x2304, (S1) 2304x1728, (S2) 1696x1280, (S3) 640x480
  JPEG 16:9: (L) 5184x2912, (M) 3456x1944, (S1) 2592x1456 (S2) 1920x1080, (S3) 720x400
  JPEG 1:1: (L) 3456x3456, (M) 2304x2304, (S1) 1728x1728, (S2) 1280x1280, (S3) 480x480
  RAW: (RAW) 5184x3456
  MOV Video File Types - (Video: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user)
  Video file sizes - 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) .. 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) .. 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
  Video recording duration - Maximum duration 29 min 59 sec, maximum file size 4GB
  Folders - New folders can be created and selected manually
  File numbering (1) Sequential numbering.. (2) Auto reset.. (3) Manual reset
• OTHER FUNCTIONS
  Custom Functions - 7 custom functions with 19 settings
  Metadata Tag - User copyright information (can be set in the camera)
  Image rating (0-5 stars)
  Intelligent orientation sensor - Yes
  Viewing magnification 1.5x - 10x in 15 steps
  Display formats (1) Single image.. (2) Single image with information (3 levels)... (3) 4-image index.. (4) 9-image index.. (5) Jump mode
  Slideshow - Select images: All, By date, By folder, Video, Photo or By rating
  Playback duration: 1/2/3/5/10/20 seconds
  Repeat: on/off
  Transition Effects: Off, Slide (2 types), Transition (3 types)
  Background Music: Off, On
  Histogram - Brightness: Yes.. RGB: Yes.. Highlighting overexposed areas Yes
  Protect an image from erasing - Erase: one image, all images in a folder, marked images, unprotected images
  Protection: Single image erase protection
  Menu categories (1) Shooting menu (x5)... (2) Playback menu (x2)... (3) Setup menu (x4)... (4) My menu
  Menu languages ​​25 languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Chinese (simplified ), traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese
  Firmware update - The user can perform the update independently.
• INTERFACE
  Computer - High Speed ​​USB
  Others - Video output (PAL/NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compliant), external microphone (3.5mm stereo mini jack)
• DIRECT PRINTING
  Canon Printers - Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers with PictBridge Support
  PictBridge - Yes
• CARRIERS
  Type - SD, SDHC or SDXC Card (UHS-I)
• SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
  PC and Macintosh Windows XP inc SP3 / Vista inc SP1 and SP2 (except Starter Edition) / 7 (except Starter Edition)
  Mac OS X v10.6 - 10.7 (requires Intel processor)
• SOFTWARE
  Viewing and Printing ImageBrowser EX
  Image Processing Digital Photo Professional
  Other - PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (including Remote Shooting),
  Picture Style Editor
• POWER SUPPLIES
  Batteries - 1 x Li-ion battery LP-E12
  Battery life - Approx. 230 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) .. Approx. 200 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
  Battery indicator - 4 levels
  Energy saving - LCD screen auto power off after 15/30 sec or 1, 3, 5, 10 or 30 min. Auto power off after 0/30 sec or wait 1, 3, 5, 10 min. and shutdown
  Power Supplies and Chargers - Adapter Kit alternating current ACK-E12, Charger LC-E12
• PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
  Housing Materials - Stainless steel, magnesium alloy and polycarbonate resin with fiberglass
  Operating conditions - 0 - 40°C, with humidity 85% or less
  Dimensions (W x H x D) - 108.6 mm x 66.5 mm x 32.3 mm
  Weight (body only) - Approx. 298 g (CIPA testing standard, including battery and memory card)
• ACCESSORIES
  Case EH23-CJ
  Wireless File Transmitter - Eye-Fi Memory Card Compatible
  EF-M lenses (EF and EF-S lenses compatible via EF-EOS M mount adapter)
  Canon flashes Speedlite (90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite ST-E2 transmitter, Speedlite ST-E3-RT transmitter)
  Remote Control/Switch - RC-6 Remote Control
  Other - GP-E2