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Basic Shooting Operation
Take images in R (Scene Analyze Auto) mode in which the camera analyzes shooting conditions and automatically sets the optimal shooting settings.
Shooting with the Viewfinder
1
Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration.
When a retractable lens is attached, extend the lens before turning the camera on.
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2
Turn the camera on.
3
Set the A / K / B dial to
A .
4
Set the focus method switch to v .
5
Set the mode dial to R while pressing the mode dial lock button.
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Sv
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Mode dial lock button
B
M
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TAv
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U
Av Tv
U3
U2
U1
AUTO
Sv P
Dial indicator
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You can release the mode dial lock using the mode dial lock release lever to easily operate the mode dial without having to press the mode dial lock button.
The selected capture mode is displayed on the monitor.
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6
Look through the viewfinder to view the subject.
When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view.
7
Position the subject inside the AF frame and press
0 halfway.
Autofocus is performed.
The focus indicator ( P ) appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus.
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Sound Effects settings (p.110)
8
Press 0 fully.
The captured image is displayed on the monitor (Instant
Review).
Available operations during Instant Review
L Deletes the image.
R to the right / E
O
Magnifies the image.
Use 6 to change the area to display.
Saves the RAW data (only when a JPEG image was taken and the data remains in the buffer).
H Displays the file management screen for deleting images, protecting images, transferring files, and saving the RAW data.
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• You can use I
to focus on the subject. (p.59)
• You can preview the image on the monitor and check the
depth of field before shooting. (p.65)
• You can set the operation and display settings for Instant
Review in [Instant Review] of the E
4 menu. (p.109)
• When you want to lock the exposure value (AE Lock) by pressing 0 halfway, make settings in [Still Image] of
[AF/AE Lock Settings] in the E 2 menu.
Shutter/AF Button
Shooting AE Lock
Enable AF, Enable AF
No Function, Enable AF
Enable AF, Cancel AF
Shutter Halfway Press
When in Focus
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• Some functions are not available in R mode.
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Shooting while Viewing the Live View Image
1
Set the A / K / B dial to
K
in Step 3 of “Shooting with the Viewfinder” (p.44).
The Live View image is displayed on the monitor.
2
View the Live View image.
Available operations
E
R
Magnifies the image and returns to 1× image display.
Changes the magnification (up to 16×).
6 Change the area to display.
Push the lever in to return the display area to the center of the image.
3
Position the subject inside the AF frame on the monitor and press 0 halfway.
The AF frame turns green and you will hear a beep when the
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AF frame subject comes into focus.
Subsequent steps are the same as shooting with the viewfinder.
Disabling Operation Controls
Operation of buttons and dials can be temporarily disabled to prevent misoperation during shooting.
Turning R while pressing 7 disables the operation of buttons and dials. Turning R again enables the operation of them.
e is displayed on the status screen as well as in the viewfinder and Live View while the operation of buttons and dials is disabled.
The group of buttons and dials to be disabled can be selected in
[Operation Control Lock] of [Fx
Button] in the E
2 menu. (p.103)
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How to Use a Retractable Lens
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If the camera is turned on when a retractable lens, such as HD
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WR RE, is attached and is not
2 extended, an error message is displayed on the monitor. Turn the
1 zoom ring in the direction of 2 while pressing the button on the ring ( 1 ) to extend the lens.
When retracting the lens, turn the zoom ring in the opposite direction to 2 while pressing the button on the ring and align the white dot to the position 3 .
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