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Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum drive mode is set automatically.
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Select the drive mode.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 5> dial.
u :Single shooting
When you press the shutter button 
completely, one shot will be taken.
o :High-speed continuous 
shooting (Max. 6.5 shots per sec.)
i :Low-speed continuous 
shooting
 (Max. 3 shots per sec.)
In the  o and  i modes, the 
camera will shoot continuously 
while you hold down the shutter 
button completely.
j :Self-timer
 (10-sec. delay)
l :Self-timer (2-sec. delay)See the next page for the self-
timer operation procedure.
i  Selecting the Drive ModeN
  When the internal buffer memory becomes 
full during continuous shooting, “ buSY” will 
be displayed on the LCD panel and in the 
viewfinder and shooting will be disabled 
temporarily. As the captured images are recorded to the CF card, you will 
be able to shoot more images. Press the shutter button halfway to check 
in the viewfinder’s bottom right for the current maximum burst. This is the 
maximum number of shots that can be taken continuously.
  If “FuLL CF ” is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel, wait 
until the access lamp stops blinking, then replace the CF card.
 
When the battery level is low, the continuous shooting speed will be slightly slower.
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Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The  (10 sec. timer) can be used in all shooting modes.
1Press the < o> button. (9 )
2Select either < j> or < l>.
 Look at the LCD panel and turn the 
 dial to select < j> or < l>.
j :10-sec. self-timer
l :2-sec. self-timer N
3Take the picture.
 Focus the subject and press the 
shutter button completely.
X The picture will be taken after the 
self-timer delay elapses.
X You can check the self-timer 
operation with the self-timer lamp, 
beeper, and countdown display (in 
seconds) on the LCD panel.
X Two seconds before the picture is 
taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on 
and the beeper will sound faster.
j Self-timer Operation
Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to 
start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.
  Use a tripod when using the self-timer.
  When starting the self-timer, look through the viewfinder or attach the 
eyepiece cover. (p.97)
  To cancel the self-timer after it starts, set the power switch to < 2>.
  When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.48) for 
an object at about the same distance as where you will be.
  The 2-second self-timer is effective for close-ups or photo duplicating 
work to prevent camera shake (camera movement while the shutter 
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Advanced Operations
With Creative Zone modes, 
you can set the desired shutter 
speed or aperture to obtain the 
result you want. You take 
control of the camera.
 The asterisk  M on the right of the page title indicates that 
the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone 
modes ( d,s ,f ,a ,8 ).
  After you press the shutter button halfway and let go, the 
LCD panel and viewfinder information will remain displayed 
for about 4 sec. ( 0).
  To see what can be set in the Creative Zone modes, see 
“Function Availability Table” (p.172).
CreativeZone
First set the power switch to < J>.  
						

							
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The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit 
the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.
* stands for Program.*AE  stands for Auto Exposure.
1Set the Mode Dial to < d>.
2Focus the subject.
  Look through the viewfinder and aim 
the selected AF point over the 
subject. Then press the shutter button 
halfway.
X The AF point which achieves focus 
flashes in red, and the focus 
confirmation light < o> in the 
viewfinder’s bottom right lights.
(In the One-Shot AF + automatic AF 
point selection mode)
X The shutter speed and aperture will 
be set automatically and displayed in 
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
3Check the shutter speed and 
aperture display.
  A correct exposure will be obtained 
as long as the shutter speed and 
aperture display do not blink.
4Take the picture.
 Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
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d: Program AE
  If “30" ” shutter speed and the maximum aperture 
blink, it indicates underexposure.
Increase the ISO speed or use flash.
  If “8000 ” shutter speed and the minimum aperture 
blink, it indicates overexposure.
Lower the ISO speed or use an ND filter (sold 
separately) to reduce the amount of light entering the 
lens.
Differences Between < d> and < 1> (Full Auto)With < 1>, many functions such the AF mode, drive mode, and built-in 
flash are set automatically to prevent spoiled shots. The functions you can 
set are limited. With < d>, only the shutter speed and aperture are set 
automatically. You can freely set the AF mode, drive mode, built-in flash, 
and other functions.
About Program Shift  In the Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and 
aperture combination (Program) set by the camera while maintaining the 
same exposure. This is called Program Shift.
  To do this, press the shutter button down halfway, then turn the < 6>
dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is displayed.
  Program Shift is canceled automatically after the picture is taken.
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In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically 
sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure matching the 
brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster 
shutter speed can freeze the action or moving subject. Or a slower 
shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of 
motion.
*  stands for Time value.
1Set the Mode Dial to < s>.
2Set the desired shutter speed.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
3Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway.
X The aperture is set automatically.
4Check the viewfinder display and 
shoot.
  As long as the aperture is not 
blinking, the exposure will be correct.
s : Shutter-Priority AE
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s: Shutter-Priority AE
 If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates 
underexposure.
Turn the < 6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until 
the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed.
  If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates 
overexposure.
Turn the < 6> dial to set a faster shutter speed until 
the aperture stops blinking or set a lower ISO speed.
Shutter Speed Display
The shutter speeds from “ 8000” to “4” indicate the denominator of the 
fractional shutter speed. For example, “ 125” indicates 1/125 sec. Also, “ 0"5”
indicates 0.5 sec. and “ 15"” is 15 sec.  
						

							
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In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the 
shutter speed automatically to obtain the correct exposure suiting the 
subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/
number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and 
background fall within acceptable focus. On the other hand, a lower f/
number (larger aperture hole) will make less of the foreground and 
background fall within acceptable focus.
*  stands for Aperture value (aperture opening).
1Set the Mode Dial to < f>.
2Set the desired aperture.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
3Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway.
X The shutter speed is set 
automatically.
4Check the viewfinder display and 
shoot.
  As long as the shutter speed is not 
blinking, the exposure will be correct.
f : Aperture-Priority AE
With a large aperture opening With a small aperture opening  
						

							
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f: Aperture-Priority AE
Press the depth-of-field preview button 
to stop down to the current aperture 
setting. You can check the depth of field 
(range of acceptable focus) through the 
viewfinder.
Depth-of-Field Preview N
 If the “ 30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates 
underexposure.
Turn the < 6> dial to set a larger aperture (smaller f/
number) until the blinking stops or set a higher ISO 
speed.
  If the “ 8000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates 
overexposure.
Turn the < 6> dial to set a smaller aperture (larger f/
number) until the blinking stops or set a lower ISO 
speed.
Aperture Display
The larger the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The 
apertures displayed will differ depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to 
the camera, “ 00” will be displayed for the aperture value.
  A higher f/number will make more of the foreground and background fall 
within acceptable focus. However, the viewfinder will look darker.
  If the depth of field is difficult to discern, hold down the depth-of-field 
preview button while turning the < 6> dial.
  The exposure will be locked (AE lock) while the depth-of-field preview 
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In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To 
determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the 
viewfinder or use a commercially-available handheld exposure meter. 
This method is called manual exposure.
*  stands for Manual.
1Set the Mode Dial to < a>.
2Set the shutter speed and 
aperture.
  To set the shutter speed, turn the 
 dial.
  To set the aperture, set the power 
switch to < J>, and turn the < 5>
dial.
3Focus the subject.
  Press the shutter button halfway.
X The exposure setting will be 
displayed in the viewfinder and on the 
LCD panel.
  The exposure level mark < s> lets you 
see how far you are from the 
standard exposure level.
4Set the exposure.
  Check the exposure level and set the 
desired shutter speed and aperture.
5Take the picture.
a: Manual Exposure
Exposure level mark Standard exposure index