Basic Operation

5Making Selections with the Quick Control Dial

Before using the <5> dial, set the power switch to <J>.

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

When you press a button, its function remains selected for 6 seconds (9). During this time, you can turn the <5> dial to set the desired setting. When the function selection turns off or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot.

Use the dial to select or set the shooting mode, drive mode, flash exposure compensation, AF point, ISO speed, Picture Style, exposure compensation when the <O> button is pressed, image size, white balance, etc.

(2)Turn the <5> dial only.

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

Use this dial to set the exposure compensation amount, aperture setting for manual exposures, selecting an AF point, etc.

You can do step (1) even when the power switch is set to <1>.

Vertical Shooting

The camera bottom has vertical-grip buttons and a dial (p.16, 17).

Before using the vertical grip’s buttons and dial, set the vertical-grip ON/OFF switch to <1>. When not using the vertical shooting controls, set the switch to <2> to prevent accidental operation.

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