17Feb Canon EOS-M questions answered
I finally got my Canon EOS-M body back so I thought I’d take the opportunity to test a few things out and answer a few of the questions that have been coming in about the camera. To make sure everything is up to date, I went ahead and downloaded the latest nightly build of Magic lantern for the EOS-M.
First up is audio monitoring. Although that option does appear in the Magic Lantern menu, audio monitoring does not currently work on the Canon EOS-M. You can turn it on or off but you will not get any audio out of the USB port on the side of the Camera via the adapter. Hopefully there will be progress on this in the future, but as of right now it does not work.
When you have the current version of Magic Lantern installed on the Canon EOS-M audio level meters in ML do not start reporting levels until recording is started. On screen level meters work fine in record mode, but before you hit the record button the meters report no sound.
To access Magic lantern controls and settings on the Canon EOS-M you need to tap the touch screen with two fingers. While the ML menus are displayed you can use the “MENU” button on the back of the camera to change between the touch friendly and standard ML menu system, both of which provide access to the same set of controls.
Focus peaking, zebras, and Magic zoom all work on the EOS-M. In fact about 80% of the Magic Lantern features are up and running on the EOS-M so if you’ve used ML on other cameras, you should feel right at home.
Next up DSLR Controller. The app does not work with the Canon EOS-M plugged directly into the tablet. I tested this out multiple times via usb connection and the app does not see the EOS-M. When using the TP-Link wireless method, DSLR controller seems to detect the camera, but the EOS-M immediately goes into file transfer mode and no controls are enabled.
Last but not least, EOS Utility. This app does not work correctly with the Canon EOS-M, you can download photos and change a few settings but the camera control and view options are disabled. I’m told this was done intentionally by Canon in order to distinguish the EOS-M’s place in Canon’s camera line up.
Hopefully that answers most of the questions I’ve been sent. If you have any other questions about the EOS-M, let me know and try and test them out while I have the camera around. Current price for the EOS-M body on Amazon is still $234 which still makes it a pretty attractive buy even if there are a few features disabled.
February 17th, 2014 at 9:18 pm
So i have never ‘hacked’ a camera before (only hacked the TP-Link with your guide), but could you create a tutorial on how to install this?
I bought it when it was on sale several months ago, and haven’t really used it much. Hopefully this hack makes it more enticing (I need focus peaking!)
February 18th, 2014 at 10:05 am
Might want to take a look at this first. It’s pretty easy to do and the hack is really just on the memory card, not really on the camera itself.
February 18th, 2014 at 11:54 am
oops, did see that. perfect!
Thank you for the fast response!
February 17th, 2014 at 11:04 pm
it’s annoying how held back the eos m is by canon.of course, with the eos m2 out in asian markets, i don’t see canon doing much with the original.
still considering one to use as a crowd cam at conventions… either this or a gopro.
February 18th, 2014 at 7:00 am
Still at it’s current price the EOS-M is a pretty good value.
February 19th, 2014 at 6:58 am
Thanks for this! Just picked up a eos-m last week and absolutely love it, just wish eos utility/DSLR controller would work with it.
March 28th, 2014 at 1:05 am
Deejay,
I also tried the tp link wireless to connect to DSLR controller same results on what you have posted here. So the question is……. What will be the solution? Would the canon fixed this problem? Or the DSLR controller app should fixed this problem? Whose gonna be the one? Pls share it with me when you got the solution. Thanks man.
Emil
December 8th, 2014 at 1:07 am
Yes, if the team at ML could give us gold it would be the ability to control the M via the TP-link mini-router and DSLR controller.
Just ordered an M (12/7/14); it has to be the best buy dollars per square inch of sensor available.
December 8th, 2014 at 1:07 am
Yes, if the team at ML could give us gold it would be the ability to control the M via the TP-link mini-router and DSLR controller.
Just ordered an M (12/7/14); it has to be the best buy dollars per square inch of sensor available.
January 7th, 2015 at 12:04 pm
Deejay,
I have a two part question, i recently purchased a eos-m thanks to your review. i do love the camera for video work. thanks for your advice.
1. i currently do not have a memory card that can shoot hd video with, i looked on ebay and was overwhelmed at the selections, is there a card you could recommend, that wont break my wallet.
2. i also want a ring light. is there one you could recommend that would work with the eos-m?
once again thanks for this web site, its very helpful to noobs like me new to the dslr world. keep on rocking on. thank you
March 6th, 2016 at 8:59 pm
hi all…2days onwords my cannon eosm camera is givinf problem…when we press on recording button nathing is hapening…can anyone please help me on this…. 🙁
April 16th, 2017 at 7:49 pm
Hello,
I’m not sure I quite understand this but maybe you can help? I want to add a field monitor to the top of my camera so I can see myself when I’m in front of the camera. What monior would work for this? Are you saying I would need to hack my camera to do that? I’m looking for a low price / hassle free option.
Hope you can help / advise