Basic Operation

Operating the < > Dial

The < > dial is used for AF point selection, menu operations on the LCD monitor, and other settings. This < > dial works only when the < > switch is set to <>.

There are three ways to use the < > dial:

(1) While pressing a button, you turn the <> dial.

• In this way, you can set the flash exposure compensation amount or select and set various menu settings. When you let go of the button, the selected setting takes effect.

•In this way, you can set the review and select images on the LCD monitor.

(2) After pressing and releasing a button, you turn the <> dial.

When you press a button, its function turns on for 6 seconds. During this time, you can turn the <> dial to set the desired setting. After the button turns off or when you press the shutter button halfway, the camera can be used to take pictures.

•In this way, you can select the AF point or set the exposure compensation amount.

(3) Just turn the <> dial.

While turning the <> dial, look at the setting in the viewfinder or on the top LCD panel.

•In this way, you can set the aperture manually.

Vertical Shooting

For vertical shooting, the vertical grip (camera bottom) has a shutter button, Main Dial, AF point selection button, AE lock button, Assist button, and FE lock/multi-spot metering button.

•Before using the vertical-grip controls, turn on the vertical grip operation on/off switch.

•When you are not using the vertical grip, be sure to

turn off the vertical grip operation on/off switch to prevent inadvertent operation of the vertical-grip controls.

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