Using the Mode Dial
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You can switch the exposure modes by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator.
Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button.
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Mode dial Dial indicator
Mode dial lock button
A
B e
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L (Shutter & Aperture
Priority) a
Mode
(USER)
(Green)
(Hyper-program)
(Sensitivity Priority)
(Shutter Priority)
(Aperture Priority)
(Hyper-manual)
Characteristics
Lets you capture images with the saved
Capture mode.
Lets you capture images with fully automatic settings.
Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to
Program Line when taking pictures. You can use the front and rear e-dials to switch to shutter priority or aperture priority.
Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to the set sensitivity.
Lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects.
Lets you set the aperture for controlling the depth of field.
Automatically sets the sensitivity so that the manually set shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject.
Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture the picture with creative intent.
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C
(Bulb)
Mode
M (Flash X-sync Speed)
(Movie)
Characteristics
Lets you capture images that require slow shutter speeds such as fireworks and night scenes.
The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds. Use this when using an external flash that does not automatically change the shutter speed.
Use this to record movies.
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Getting Started
This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.
Attaching the Strap ..............................................42
Using the Battery ..................................................43
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........49
Attaching the Lens ...............................................53
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ........................55
Turning the Camera On and Off ..........................56
Initial Settings .......................................................57
