Q&A Index

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New Features

 

Question

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Can I use the monitor as a viewfinder?

Live view

43

 

How do I shoot movies?

Recording movies

50

 

Can I control how photos are processed?

Picture Controls

108

 

How do I preserve details in shadows and

Active D-Lighting

119

 

highlights?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How do I keep the subject in focus when changing

3D-tracking

173

 

the composition?

 

 

 

How do I remove dust from the low-pass filter

Clean Image Sensor

203

 

protecting the image sensor?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequently-Asked Questions

 

Question

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How do I use the menus?

Using the menus

18

 

How do I get more information on a menu?

Help

21

 

Can I get quick access to frequently-used settings?

My Menu

225

 

Can I get quick access to recently-used settings?

Recent settings

224

 

What do these indicators mean?

Control panel, viewfinder

7, 9

 

What does this warning mean?

Error messages and displays

255

 

How many more shots can I take with this card?

Number of exposures

35

 

remaining

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How much charge does the battery have left?

Battery level

34

 

What does “exposure” mean and how does it work?

Exposure

79

 

What do I do with the viewfinder eyepiece cap?

Self timer, remote control

66, 68

 

What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use?

Optional flash units

233

 

What lenses can I use?

Lenses

228

 

What accessories are available for my camera?

Accessories

239

 

What memory cards can I use?

Approved memory cards

242

 

What software is available for my camera?

Accessories

240

 

Who can I ask to repair or inspect my camera?

Servicing the camera

247

 

How do I clean the camera or lens?

Cleaning the camera

243

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