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4 ShootingFunctions

•Turn the e-dial while holding down the mcbutton to adjust the aperture value. (p.107)

•The aperture value can be set in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. Set the exposure steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [ACustom Setting 1] menu. (p.108)

•The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off during Bulb shooting.

•Use a sturdy tripod to prevent camera shake during Bulb shooting.

•To operate the shutter release button of the remote control, set in [12. Remote Control in Bulb] of the [ACustom Setting 2] menu. (p.81)

•You can reduce image noise (image roughness or unevenness) caused by the slow shutter speed. Set in [13. Slow Shutter Speed NR] of the [ACustom Setting 2] menu. (p.92)

•When the sensitivity is set to [AUTO] and the shutter speed is set to h, the sensitivity is set to the last set value.

•The upper sensitivity limit for Bulb shooting is ISO 1600.

•There is no limit on exposure time for Bulb shooting. However, we recommend using the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional) when shooting with a long exposure setting as the batteries are used while the shutter remains open. (p.42)

Selecting the Metering Method

Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. The following three methods are available.

L Multi-segment

Segments the viewfinder in 16 parts, meters each portion

and determines the proper exposure. (default setting)

 

 

 

Center-

Measures the entire viewfinder with an emphasis on the

M weighted

center and determines the exposure.

N Spot

Measures only a spot in the center of the viewfinder and

determines exposure.

 

1 Press the Mbutton in the status screen.

The control panel appears.

Press the Mbutton when the status screen is not displayed.