Epson R-D Releasing the Shutter, Focusing, Full and half-release, Resetting the default settings

Resetting the default settings

If necessary, you can use this function to initialize all current settings to their factory defaults, as shown below.

Setting	Default
Color	Color
Film	Standard
Date	YYYY/MM/DD
Power Save Timer	5 min.
Sequential Numbering	On
LCD Brightness	5/8
Language	English
USER Button	Delete

Follow the steps below to restore the default settings.

1.Use the JOG dial to select Initialize Settings in the Camera Settings menu, and press the ENTER button. The Initialize Settings screen is displayed. For details on using the menu, see “Camera Settings menu” on page 41.

2.Press the ENTER button to select OK. Camera Settings are initialized, and the screen returns to the Camera Settings menu.

Releasing the Shutter

Full and half-release

The shutter button has the following two-step function.

Half-release:	When you press the shutter button halfway down, the
	optimal shutter speed (i.e., optimal exposure value) is
	displayed in the viewfinder. Also, pressing the
	shutter button halfway down in playback mode or
	Power Save Timer mode returns the camera to
	picture-taking mode.
Full-release:	Press the shutter button all the way down to take a
	photo.

Focusing

To focus on a subject such as a group of people, rotate the focus ring on the lens.

Note:

Center your eye in the viewfinder to help you focus.

When vertical lines appear in the subject, turn the focus ring until the lines merge.

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