Scene Icons - Canon EOS M Basic Instruction Manual

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

Scene Icons

When you shoot in the <A> mode, an icon representing the scene detected
by the camera will be displayed.
Subject Portrait
Background
Bright
Backlit
Blue sky
included
Backlit
Sunset
Spotlight
Dark
*4*5
With tripod
*1 : Displayed only when the AF method is set to [u+Tracking]. If another AF method
is set, the "Non-Portrait" icon will be displayed even if a person is detected.
*2 : Displayed when the attached lens has distance information. With an Extension
Tube or Closeup Lens, the icon displayed may not match the actual scene.
*3 : The icon suiting the scene detected will be displayed.
*4 : Displayed when you use a tripod for a low-light or night scene.
*5 : Displayed with any of the lenses below:
• EF24mm f/2.8 IS USM
• EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
• EF500mm f/4L IS II USM
• EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
• EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
* For certain scenes, the icon displayed may not match the actual scene.
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*1
Nature and
Movement Outdoor
Scene
*3
*3 *4*5
• EF28mm f/2.8 IS USM
• EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM
• EF600mm f/4L IS II USM
• EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
• IS lenses marketed in 2012 or later.
Non-Portrait
*2
Movement Close
*3
*3
Background
Color
Gray
Light blue
Orange
Dark blue