Basics

Using the control ring/control dial

The “Control Ring/Control Dial” is an easy and convenient way to adjust several settings, depending on the camera mode selected. You can use the control ring ( )/control dial () to change the settings of the unit.

(In [Intelligent Auto] Mode)

Setting indication

Items that can be set by the control ring/control dial vary depending on Recording Modes. Following are the pre-assigned settings.

Recording mode

Control ring∗1

Control dial

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Step Zoom (→83)

 

[Program AE] Mode

Program Shift (→45)

 

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

Aperture adjustment (→106)

 

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

Shutter speed adjustment (→107)

[Manual Exposure] Mode

Aperture adjustment

Shutter speed

(→106)

adjustment∗2 (→106)

[Panorama Shot] Mode

Picture effects change (→119)

[Scene Mode]

Scene change (→123)

 

[Creative Control] Mode

Picture effects change (→110)

∗1

When Manual Focus is set, the control ring is assigned to focus adjustment. (→96)

∗2

Press to switch between aperture adjustment and shutter speed adjustment.

••The control ring/control dial can be used to change to your preferred settings. (→134)

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