Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

CAF ILLUMINATOR

(defaults to ON)

If ON is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist autofocus.

 

R The AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in silent mode.

 

QThe camera may be unable to focus using the AF-assist illuminator in some cases. If the camera is unable to focus in macro mode, try increasing the distance to the subject.

QAvoid shining the AF-assist illuminator directly into your subject’s eyes.

kAE/AF-LOCK MODE

(defaults to AE & AF ON WHEN PRESSING)

If AE & AF ON WHEN PRESSING is selected, exposure and/or focus will lock while the AFL/AEL button is pressed. If AE & AF ON/ OFF SWITCH is selected, exposure and/or focus will lock while the AFL/AEL button is pressed and remain locked until the button is pressed again.

vAE/AF-LOCK BUTTON

(defaults to AE LOCK ONLY)

Choose the role played by the AFL/AEL button (P43).

 

 

 

mAUTOROTATE PB

(defaults to ON)

Choose ON to automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures during playback.

 

 

 

pFLASH MODE

 

Choose a flash mode for optional flash units (P54).

 

 

 

IFLASH

(defaults to ±0)

Adjust flash brightness. Choose from values between +2/3 EV and –2/3 EV. Note that the desired results may not be achieved depending on shooting conditions and the distance to the subject.

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