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Direct buttons
This camera features buttons for setting functions directly.
The direct buttons have different functions in shooting mode and in playback mode.
Using the direct buttons in shooting mode
1
#
button (Flash pop-up)
g
P. 41
Opens the flash.
2
[
button (AE lock)/Custom button
g
P. 57, P. 113
Locks the exposure. The lock function is
alternately activated and canceled each time
you press the button. Frequently used functions
can be assigned to the custom button. The
assigned function setting changes each time
you press the button.
The screen on the right shows when [DRIVE] is
assigned to the custom button.
3
u
button (Monitor/Viewfinder)
Toggles between the monitor and viewfinder.
4
DISP./GUIDE
button
g
P. 19, P. 70
Select a menu item, and press this button to display an explanation of its
function.
Press this button repeatedly to display the lines and histogram.
5
QUICK VIEW
button
g
P. 74
The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. All the functions in
playback mode are available. To return to shooting mode, press the
QUICK VIEW
button or press the shutter button halfway.
6
#
button (Flash mode)
g
P. 41
Selects the flash mode.
7
Z
button (OK/MENU)
g
P. 14
Displays the top menu of shooting mode.
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1600
1600×1200
1200
SQ1
SQ1
0.0
0.0
F4.0
F4.0
1/200
1/200