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The following restrictions apply depending on the lens being used.

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22 EnableEnable

ShutterShutter willwill releaserelease whenwhen apertureaperture ringring isis notnot setset toto thethe "A""A" positionposition

11 DisableDisable

2222.. UsingUsing ApertureAperture RingRing

The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the s position or a lens without an s position is attached.

Select [Enable] in [22. Using Aperture Ring] of the [ACustom Setting 4] menu.

Using the Aperture Ring

Lens Used	Capture	Restriction
	Mode
D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens only		The aperture remains open regardless of
		the aperture ring position. The shutter
or with automatic
		speed changes in relation to the open
diaphragm accessories	c
		aperture but an exposure deviation may
such as auto extension		occur. [F--] appears for the aperture
tube K)
		indicator.
D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (with		Pictures can be taken with a specified
diaphragm accessories	c
such as extension tube K)		aperture value but an exposure
		deviation may occur. [F--] appears for
Manual diaphragm lens such
	c	the aperture indicator.
as reflex lens (lens only)
		Pictures can be taken with a specified
FA SOFT 28mm,		aperture value in the manual aperture
FA SOFT 85mm,	c	range. [F--] appears for the aperture
F SOFT 85mm		indicator.
(lens only)		The exposure can be checked with
		Optical Preview.
		Pictures can be taken with a set aperture
		value and shutter speed. [F--] appears
All lenses	a	for the aperture indicator.
		The exposure can be checked with
		Optical Preview.

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If the aperture ring is set to a position other than s, the camera operates in c mode regardless of the mode dial setting except when set to a or C mode.