Usage Guide
COSTAR - CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET
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R1
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Similar to SLR 35mm film cameras, the
EVF
allows the user to frame the shot
through-the-lens, except a small color LCD screen is used to display the image
and additional information. Playback and menu controls are also viewable
through the EVF.
The R1 has additional functionality with an auto sensing
EVF
that will switch
between the main
LCD Screen
and
EVF
when the user’s eye approaches the
EVF.
For battery-conscious users, the auto sensing feature should be turned
off.
Display Mode Switch
The
Display Mode Switch
allows the user to chose where the image will be
displayed - through the
EVF
,
LCD Monitor
or automatically switching between
the two.
Playback Button
Used to view previous images already saved to the memory card.
AE Lock Button/Delete Button
(p. 43)
Used to lock exposure while photographing. Used to delete images from the
memory card when in Playback Mode
Compact Flash Compartment
Houses the Compact Flash or Memory Stick memory card.
Multi-Selector/Sub-Command Dial
(p. 28, 31)
Also known as The Joystick/The Wheel. Used to navigate through menu
selections and control playback options. Pushing the Multi-Selector down is
used as an “Enter” key.
Screen Status Button
(p. 22)
The
Screen Status Button
allows the user to change the information displayed
on screen, including a display a Real-Time Histogram of the image.
Menu Button
(p. 31)
Used to access menu options specific to the different operation modes. To
access shooting options, select the Shooting Mode prior to pressing the Menu
Button. To access playback options, press the Playback Button prior to
pressing the Menu Button.
Metering Button/Auto-Bracketing Button
(p. 40, 44, 58)
Used in conjunction with the Main Command Dial these buttons allow the user
to select alternate metering options or turn the auto-bracketing on or off.
These options are not available for all shooting modes.
Electronic
Viewfinder
AE Lock Button/Delete Button
Compact Flash Compartment
Display Mode Switch
Screen Status Button
Playback Button
Multi-Selector
Sub-Command Dial
Menu Button
Metering Button
Auto-Bracketing Button
Flip-Up LCD Screen
