Basic Operation

Operating the <5> Quick Control Dial

The <5> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings and selecting LCD monitor items. When you want to use the <5> dial, set the <4> switch to <J> first.

(1) After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial.

When the camera is ready to shoot and you press a button, the button's function remains on for 6 seconds (9). While the function remains active, turn the <5> dial while looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder. When the function turns off or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot.

You can select the AF point or set the white balance, ISO speed, and flash exposure compensation.

When using the LCD monitor, you can select menu operations and select images during playback.

(2) Turn the <5> dial only.

While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder, turn the <5> dial to set the desired setting.

Use this dial to set the exposure compensation amount, the aperture setting for manual exposures, and other settings.

You can also operate (1) when the <4> switch is set to <1>.

Operating the <9> Multi-controller

The <9> consists of eight direction keys and a button at the center.

Use it to select an AF point, set white balance correction, scroll around a magnified image display, move the trimming frame for direct printing, etc.

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