EOS M How to enable back button focus

[gabethereum]

How do I enable Back Button Focus on my Canon EOS M?

[Erica407Den]

Hello!

While Canon EOS M cameras lack a dedicated AF-ON button, you can enable Back Button Focus by reassigning the AE Lock (*) button to activate autofocus within the camera's Custom Functions menu. Then, reconfigure the shutter button half-press to only control metering or exposure lock. This separates focusing (done with the reassigned back button) from taking the picture (done with the shutter button), providing similar control to dedicated Back Button Focus systems. Consult your specific EOS M model's manual for exact menu options.  CatTranslator Org

Best Regards,

Erica

[gabethereum]

Thank you! Would you be able to give me a step-by-step? I'm fairly new to using the Canon EOS M and mirrorless cameras in general. I'm on the latest firmware on the Canon EOS M.

[jrhoffman75 · Accepted solution]

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@gabethereum wrote:

Thank you! Would you be able to give me a step-by-step? I'm fairly new to using the Canon EOS M and mirrorless cameras in general. I'm on the latest firmware on the Canon EOS M.

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[gabethereum]

Thanks so much! That worked.