3.7 CAMERA BODY BUTTONS AND CONTROLS
1 AE-L Button
This button activates AE-L that locks a light reading made
in both automatic and manual exposure modes. It also acts
as a Zoom out button when browsing or as Exit button when
making a setting change on the Camera, according to mode.
2 AF-D Button
The AF Drive button (AF-D) starts the Autofocus process.
Press to start Autofocus and release to stop the Autofocus
function. The square symbol in the centre of the Viewnder
changes colour depending on the Autofocus process.
White - Normal mode. Autofocus is not analysing the subject.
Green - Autofocus performed and focus is set correct.
Red - Autofocus failed to focus and is not set correct.
3 Rear Scroll Wheel
The Rear Scroll Wheel controls different settings according
to the selected function.
4 Shutter Release Button
This button has two positions. Press half-way (or soft) to
activate the camera, auto focus function and exposure
meter. Press all the way down (or rm) to release the shutter.
The chosen exposure procedure and the self timer are also
activated with this button.
5 Front Scroll Wheel
The Front Scroll Wheel controls different settings according
to the selected function.
6 Stop Down Button
Press to make a visual check of the depth-of-eld on the
viewnder screen at the chosen aperture. The aperture will
close according to the setting and remain closed as long as
the pressure is maintained. You can alter the aperture at the
same time to see the changes taking place.
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