Available Roles
K
only: Can only be assigned using [
K
Button Function].
n
only: Can only be assigned using [
n
Button Function].
The options available vary from button to button.
Role
Function
AF Stop (AF Stop)
Suspend autofocus. Focus locks and autofocus is suspended while
the control is pressed. Applies only to lens
j
buttons.
AEL/AFL (
V
)
Lock focus and/or exposure. When used for exposure lock, the
control locks exposure when pressed and releases the lock when
pressed a second time. The behavior of the control can be selected
using
.
R
REC (movie recording)
The control functions as a movie-record button. Press to start or stop
recording.
Direct Function
(
n
)
Assign roles to the buttons on the arrow pad (
FGHI
). The
following roles can be assigned:
H
button:
Y
(AF-target selection)
F
button:
F
(exposure compensation)
I
button:
A
(flash) (still picture)/electronic zoom (movie)
G
button:
g
/
Y
(drive mode) (still picture)/WB (movie)
The
I
and
G
buttons can be assigned other functions if desired.
Preview (
z
)
(
K
only)
Stop aperture down to the selected value. This lets you preview
depth of field. Aperture stops down to the currently-selected value
while the button is pressed. Preview options can be selected using
169
Assigning functions to buttons (Button Function)
B
