Basic Operation

Using the Electronic Dials

Basic Operations with the Dial

The dial is used to make settings only when taking pictures.

It can be used in two ways.

(1) Press a button and turn the dial.

When you press a button, its function remains active while a timer ( 6 ) runs. During this

time you can turn the dial and view the settings on the LCD panel. When the timer runs out or you press the shutter button down halfway, the camera is ready to take a picture.

w Turn the dial

q After a button is pressed

Use the dial this way to set the AF mode, focusing point, metering mode or drive mode.

(2) Just turn the dial.

Turn the dial while watching the LCD panel.

Use the dial this way to set the shutter speed and aperture value.

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