Chapter 1 - Know your K-7
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Nomenclature
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1. Self-timer lamp Blinks for self-timer. Serves as remote control receiver.
2. Front e-dial Sets shutter speed, EV compensation values. (Customizable)
3. Main Switch Rotate to turn camera on or off and for depth of field preview.
4. Shutter release Press halfway to compose image, press fully to take picture.
5. AF Assist Light Lights up when AF is difficult to attain in darker scenes.
6. Built-in flash Retractable P-TTL with guide number 13 @ 100/m.
7. Hot shoe Camera also uses external flash and wireless flash unit.
8. Mode dial Changes the exposure mode.
9. Metering mode lever Changes metering mode; Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot.
10. Strap Lug (2) Loop for the camera strap.
11. Focus mode lever Switch between Autofocus single, Continuous and Manual focus.
12. Lens unlock button Press to install or remove lens.
13. Lens info contacts Exchanges information between the lens and the K-7.
14. SDM contacts Allows AF with the Supersonic Drive Motor (SDM) lenses.
Also used for power zoom on some older FA lenses.
15. AF coupler Handles the AF drive between the lens and K-7.
16. Mirror Allows Through The Lens (TTL) metering and focusing.