Canon EOS M2 is the second

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produced by

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. It was replaced by the

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and

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in 2015.

Design

Similar to its predecessor, the

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, the EOS M2 uses the Canon EF-M

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, an 18 megapixel APS-C sensor and a

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. The newer EOS M2 adds phase detection

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for improved autofocus speed, plus integrated Wi-Fi with support for wireless image transfer and remote control via a smartphone app. The camera has a 3-inch

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with support for

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gestures such as

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, swiping and tapping. The camera does not include a built-in flash or electronic viewfinder, but does support external

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external flashes via a

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. The EOS M2 was offered in certain markets as a kit including a Speedlite 90 EX flash. The camera can also accept

Canon EF The EF lens mount is the standard lens mount on the Canon EOS family of SLR film and digital cameras. EF stands for "Electro-Focus": automatic focusing on EF lenses is handled by a dedicated electric motor built into the lens. Mechanically, it i ...

and

EF-S The Canon EF-S lens mount is a derivative of the EF lens mount created for a subset of Canon digital single-lens reflex cameras with APS-C sized image sensors. It was released in 2003. Cameras with the EF-S mount are backward compatible with th ...

lenses with an additional mount adapter. The camera is capable of supporting Standard Definition video at 30fps or 25fps, 720p HD video at 60fps or 50fps, and 1080p Full HD video at 30fps, 24fps or 25fps.

Sales

The EOS M2 was announced in Japan in December 2013 with a suggested retail price of ¥64800 for the body only, or ¥84800 for a kit including the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens and Speedlite 90 EX flash. Canon confirmed at the camera's launch that it had no plans to market the camera in Europe or North America.

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Technical Specifications
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