Custom Setting 14: Command Dial

This option can be used to exchange the func- tions of the main and sub-command dials when setting shutter speed and aperture in S, A, and M modes. Highlight Command dial in the detailed CSM menu ( 135) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.

Option

Description

No

(default) Main command dial controls shutter speed, sub-command dial aperture.

Yes Main command dial controls aperture, sub-command dial shutter speed.

Custom Setting 15: AE-L/AF-L

This option controls the behavior of the AE-L/AF-Lbutton. Highlight AE-L/AF-Lin the detailed CSM menu ( 135) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to high- light an option, then press to the right to make a selection.

Menu Guide—Custom Settings

Option

AE/AF Lock

(default)

AE Lock only

AF Lock only

AE Lock

hold

AF-ON

FV Lock

Description

Both focus and exposure lock while AE-L/AF-Lbutton is pressed.

Exposure locks while AE-L/AF-Lbutton is pressed. Focus is unaffected.

Focus locks while AE-L/AF-Lbutton is pressed. Exposure is unaffected.

Exposure locks when AE-L/AF-Lbutton is pressed and remains locked until button is pressed again or exposure meters turn off.

Camera focuses when AE-L/AF-Lbutton is pressed. Camera does not focus when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Flash level locks when AE-L/AF-Lbutton is pressed and remains locked until button is pressed again or exposure meters turn off ( 103).

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