Canon EOS40D Using the Quick Control Dial for Selecting, After pressing a button, turn the 5 dial

Basic Operation

<5> Using the Quick Control Dial for Selecting

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 turns off or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot.

Use this dial to select or set the white balance, drive mode, flash exposure compensation, and AF point.

(2) Turn the <5> dial only.

While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, 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 power switch is set to <1>.

<9> Operating the Multi-controller

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

Use it to select the AF point, correct the white balance, select the focusing frame during Live View shooting, or scroll the image during magnified view. You can also use it to select menus. (Except [Erase images] and [Format].)

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