Canon EOS 10D instruction manual Using the Electronic Dials, Operating the Dial

Basic Operation

Using the Electronic Dials

The < > or < > dial is for setting shooting settings and selecting and setting menu items. For < > dial operations, first turn the < > switch to < >. There are two ways to operate the electronic dial as described below.

Operating the < > Dial

(1) Press a button and turn the < > dial.

When you press a button, its function remains active while a timer ( ) 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 shoot.

•You can select or set the AF point, AF mode, drive mode, and metering mode.

•While looking at the LCD monitor, you can select a menu item, recorded image, etc.

(2) Just turn the < > dial.

While referring to the LCD panel or viewfinder display, turn the < > dial to set the desired setting.

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

Operating the < > Dial

(1) Press a button and turn the < > dial.

When you press a button, its function remains active while a timer ( ) 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 shoot.

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

•While looking at the LCD monitor, you can select a menu item, recorded image, etc.

(2) Just turn the < > dial.

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

• In this way, you can set the exposure compensa- tion amount, < > mode aperture, etc.

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