Custom Settings (continued)

CUSTOM

Custom Setting 7:AE Lock

By default, exposure is locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-L but- ton. This can be changed so that exposure is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

CSM MENU

F7 AE Lock

OFF AE-L/AF-L ButtoOmK ON + Shutter Button

SETTINGS

Option No.Description

AE-L/AF-L Button

AND

(default)

Pressing the AE-L/AF-L button locks exposure.

OTHER

+ Shutter Button

Exposure is locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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Custom Setting 8: Mirror Lock-up for CCD Cleaning

This option is used to lock the mirror in the up position while inspecting or cleaning the low-pass filter that covers the CCD. See “Technical Notes: Caring for Your Camera” (pg. 196).

CSM MENU

F8 Mirror Lock-up for CCD Cleaning

OFF OFF

OK

ON CCD Cleaning

OM

Option No.Description

OFF

Mirror not locked in up position.

SETTINGS

(default)

CCD Cleaning

Mirror locked in up position. To ensure that power is available to lower the mirror after cleaning, this option only takes effect when the camera is powered by an EH-4 AC adapter (available separately).

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pg. 96 Auto-exposure lock

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