Setup Menu

Basic Camera Setup

Assign Side Zoom Control

Press the dbutton Mz(Setup menu) (A186) MAssign side zoom control

Choose the function to be performed during shooting when the side zoom control is used.

Zoom (default setting)

When shooting, use the side zoom control (A31) to adjust the zoom.

Manual focus

When the focus mode is set to E(manual focus), use the side zoom control to focus (A42).

Use the side zoom control in the direction of gto focus on distant subjects.

Use the side zoom control in the direction of fto focus on near subjects.

Snap-back zoom

This is convenient when shooting at the telephoto position, when it is more difficult to keep subjects in focus.

Use the side zoom control in the direction of fto zoom a specific increment from the current zoom position toward the fside. Use it in the direction of fagain to move the zoom position further toward fside. Use it in the direction of gto return to the original zoom position, before the side zoom control was used.

When using the digital zoom, use the side zoom control in the direction of fto move to the telephoto end of the optical zoom.

If you perform any operation other than the side zoom control, the zoom is not returned to the zoom position before the operation.

Snap-back zoom is not available during movie recording.

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