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M2: Canon's second stab at the mirrorless market (pictures)

Canon's second-generation mirrorless compact camera has a faster autofocus and is Wi-Fi compatible. Here's a look at the camera.

Stephen Shankland
Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D printing, USB, and new computing technology in general. He has a soft spot in his heart for standards groups and I/O interfaces. His first big scoop was about radioactive cat poop.
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Canon EOS M2

The Canon EOS M2 is shown here with Canon's EF-M 22mm f2.0 lens. With an adapter, EF and EF-S lenses from Canon's traditional SLR line of cameras can be attached.
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Canon EOS M2

The front of the Canon M2, shown here with no lens fitted, shows the APS-C-sized sensor, an 18MP model, measuring 22.3x14.9mm. Canon is late to the mirrorless market, but it has considerable resources to take on competitors.
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Canon EOS M2

The back of the EOS M2 shows its touch-screen display and its selector dial. Because mirrorless cameras lack viewfinders, photographers compose their photos using the screen.
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Canon EOS M2

Here's a view of the top of Canon's EOS M2. One perk you'll get with the EOS M line is the ability to use Canon flashes that attach to its hot shoe.
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Canon EOS M2

Here's a side view of Canon's EOS M2.
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Canon EOS M2

The underside of the Canon EOS M2 shows its tripod mounting screw and battery compartment.
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Canon EOS M2

The Canon EOS M2 is shown here with the EF-M 18-55mm lens.

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