26 Using Aperture Ring
1 Disable
2 Enable

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Appendix

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tMemo

•The focal length setting can be changed in [Input Focal Length] of the A3 menu.

•When using a lens without an 9position or a lens with an 9 position with the aperture ring set to a position other than 9, set [26 Using Aperture Ring] to [Enable] in the E4 menu.

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Using the Aperture Ring

E4

The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the 9position or a lens without an 9position is attached.

Select [Enable] in [26 Using Aperture Ring] of the E4 menu.

Shutter will release when

 

aperture ring is not set to the

 

"A" position

 

OK

Cancel

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The following restrictions apply depending on the lens being used.

Lens Used

Capture

Restriction

Mode

 

 

D FA, FA, F, A, M

 

 

(lens only or with

 

The aperture remains open.

automatic

 

The shutter speed changes in

diaphragm

J

relation to the open aperture

accessories such as

 

but an exposure deviation may

auto extension tube

 

occur.

K)

 

 

 

 

 

Lens Used

Capture

Restriction

Mode

 

 

D FA, FA, F, A, M, S

 

 

(with diaphragm

J

 

accessories such as

Pictures can be taken with a

extension tube K)

 

set aperture value but an

Manual diaphragm

 

exposure deviation may occur.

lens such as reflex

J

 

lens (lens only)

 

 

 

 

 

FA SOFT 28mm/

 

Pictures can be taken with a

FA SOFT 85mm/

 

J

set aperture value in the

F SOFT 85mm

 

manual aperture range.

(lens only)

 

 

 

tMemo

•If the aperture ring is set to a position other than 9, the camera operates in Jmode regardless of the mode dial setting except when set to Lor Mmode.

•[F--] appears for the aperture indicator in the status screen, Live View screen and viewfinder.