Customizing the operation buttons on the EOS M (assigning functions other than the default functions to the buttons)

Last Updated : 23-Aug-2012
Issue Number : 8201599800

Solution

You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes.

As a custom function of your camera, you can assign functions to the Shutter/AE lock button and the

(Erase) button other than the functions that are set by default.

C.FnIV-5: Shutter/AE lock button

The functions that can be assigned to the Shutter/AE lock button are as follows.

Number	Setting details
0: AF/AE lock	This is the default setting when first purchased.
1: AE lock/AF	This is convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Press the < > button to autofocus, and press the shutter button halfway to apply AE lock.
2: AF/AF lock, no AE lock	In the Servo AF operation, you can press the < > button to stop the AF operation momentarily. This prevents the AF from being thrown off by any obstacle passing between the camera and subject. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
3: AE/AF, no AE lock	This is useful for subjects which keep moving and stopping repeatedly. With Servo AF, pressing the < > button starts or stops the Servo AF. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. Thus, the optimum focusing and exposure will always be achieved as you wait for the decisive moment.

C.FnIV-6: Erase button function

You can assign a frequently-used function to the <

> button. While the camera is ready to shoot, press <

>.

The functions that can be assigned to the <

> button are as follows.

Number	Setting details
0: Normal (set center AF point)	This is the default setting when first purchased.
1: Depth-of-field preview	The aperture opening (diaphragm) changes only at the moment when the picture is taken. Otherwise, the aperture remains fully open. Therefore, when you look at the scene on the LCD monitor, the depth of field will look narrow. Press the < > button to stop down the lens to the current aperture setting and check the depth of field (range of acceptable focus).
2: ISO speed	The ISO speed setting screen will appear. Press the < > / < > button or turn the < Main Dial > dial to set the ISO speed.
3: Flash exposure compensation	Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. You can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
4: Incr LCD brightness (temp)	Pressing the < > button will set the LCD monitor brightness to the same level as the menu's "7" setting. Press the button again and it will return to the previous brightness. If the power turns < OFF > or the brightness adjustment screen is displayed with the menu, the previous brightness will return.