Menu Dials/Scrolling Wheels

The Front Dial permits the selection of func- tions listed in the upper line in the display, and the setting of the working aperture.

The Rear Dial allows the selection of functions listed in the lower line of the display, and the setting of the exposure time.

Please check the tables on pages 16 to 19 to see all the functions that are available and how the menu is structured.

The two Scrolling Wheels are foreseen for future tasks. In the current version of the Sinar m program they have no function.

Rocker Switches

The rocker switches can be activated in three positions: switch pressed to the left, switch pressed to the right and switch pressed at the center position. The Switches 2, 3 and 4 lead to a different operation level. By touching the release button you will return to the capturing level.

Switch 1: “AE-L” locks the automatic exposure measurement; “AF-L” locks the autofocus function;

ooo” locks both functions together.

Switch 2: “PRGM” opens the menu for the program modes of the Sinarm;

“MODE” opens the menu of the exposure modes.

Switch 3: “EXP” opens the menu for the exposure measurement;

“WB” opens the menu for the white balance.

Switch 4: “ /ISO” opens the menu for selecting a flash setting and for the exposure sensitivity;

“OPT” opens the menu for all the possible options.

Switch 5: “Mirror” enables to lock the mirror up before the exposure is made;

” enables to stop the iris diaphragm down to the working aperture;

“LIVE” starts/ends the live image generated by the Sinarback.

Flash Connections

The Sinar m is equipped with two synchro flash connectors: “X” and “M”.

The “X” contact triggers the flash either at the instant when the shut- ter window has reached its largest opening (setting “Early Flash”), or immediately before the shutter begins to close again (setting “Late Flash”). This is the contact that is normally used.

The “X” contact can also be switched off (setting “Off”).

The “M” contact triggers the flash at the moment when the shutter be- gins to open. The “M” contact cannot be switched off.

Default Settings

In order to reactivate the default setting of the Camera Settings (menus), proceed as follows:

1.First, switch the camera off.

2.While pressing the shutter release button, switch on the camera at the same time.

In the diagrams in the chapter Menu Structure of the Sinar m the parameters that correspond to the default factory settings are highlighted gray.

To restore the default setting of the Display (brightness and contrast), proceed as follows:

1.First, switch the camera off.

2.Hold down Switches 1 and 5 at the same time (at their centers) and turn the camera on again.

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