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Basic Operation
Operating the <
> Dial
The <
> dial is used for AF point selection, menu operations on the LCD monitor, and other
settings. This <
> dial works only when the <
> switch is set to <
>.
There are three ways to use the <
> dial:
While pressing a button, you turn the
<
> dial.
•
In this way, you can set the flash exposure compen-
sation amount or select and set various menu
settings. When you let go of the button, the selected
setting takes effect.
•
In this way, you can set the review and select
images on the LCD monitor.
(1)
After pressing and releasing a button,
you turn the <
> dial.
When you press a button, its function turns on for 6
seconds. During this time, you can turn the <
> dial
to set the desired setting. After the button turns off or
when you press the shutter button halfway, the
camera can be used to take pictures.
•
In this way, you can select the AF point or set the
exposure compensation amount.
(2)
Just turn the <
> dial.
While turning the <
> dial, look at the setting in the
viewfinder or on the top LCD panel.
•
In this way, you can set the aperture manually.
(3)
Vertical Shooting
For vertical shooting, the vertical grip (camera bottom) has a shutter button, Main Dial, AF point
selection button, AE lock button, Assist button, and FE lock/multi-spot metering button.
•
Before using the vertical-grip controls, turn on the
vertical grip operation on/off switch.
•
When you are not using the vertical grip, be sure to
turn off the vertical grip operation on/off switch to
prevent inadvertent operation of the vertical-grip
controls.
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