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Using the Aperture Ring
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 [A Custom Setting 4] menu.
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MENU OK
The following restrictions apply depending on the lens being used.
Lens Used
Capture
Mode
D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens only or with automatic diaphragm accessories such as auto extension tube K) c
Restriction
The aperture remains open regardless of the aperture ring position. The shutter speed changes in relation to the open aperture but an exposure deviation may occur. [F--] appears for the aperture indicator.
D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (with diaphragm accessories such as extension tube K)
Manual diaphragm lens such as reflex lens (lens only) c c
Pictures can be taken with a specified aperture value but an exposure deviation may occur. [F--] appears for the aperture indicator.
FA SOFT 28mm,
FA SOFT 85mm,
F SOFT 85mm
(lens only)
All lenses c a
Pictures can be taken with a specified aperture value in the manual aperture range. [F--] appears for the aperture indicator.
The exposure can be checked with
Optical Preview.
Pictures can be taken with a set aperture value and shutter speed. [F--] appears 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.
