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    Available operations
    t Memo• In [Movie Edit] of the playback mode palette, movies can be 
    divided or selected frames can be deleted. (p.68)
    1Press  N, and then turn 
    R .
    The sensitivity displayed on the 
    status screen, Live View screen, 
    LCD panel and in the viewfinder 
    changes.
    Press  M to set the sensitivity to 
    [ISO AUTO].
    t  Memo• The adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity is 1 EV step. To 
    adjust the sensitivity in accordance with the EV step setting 
    for exposure, set from [2.Sensitivity Steps] of the  E1 menu.
    You can set the range in which the 
    sensitivity is automatically adjusted 
    when the sensitivity is set to ISO 
    AUTO. Set in [ISO AUTO Setting] of 
    the  A2 menu. (Default setting: ISO 
    100 to ISO 3200)
    The manner in which the sensitivity is 
    increased can be specified in [AUTO ISO Parameters].
    u  Caution• When [HDR Capture] is set and [Auto Align] is set to on, 
    [AUTO ISO Parameters] is fixed to  J.
    Playing Back Movies
    A Plays back/pauses a movie.
    D
    Forwards a frame (when paused).
    Press and hold  DFast-forwards playback.
    C
    Reverses a frame (when paused).
    Press and hold  CFast-reverses playback.
    B Stops playback.
    R Adjusts the volume (21 levels).
    H Saves the displayed frame as a 
    JPEG file (when paused).
    10001000
    100-0001100-0001
    Setting the Exposure
    Sensitivity
    Setting the Range of ISO AUTO A2
    H Slow Increases the sensitivity as little as possible.
    I Standard (Default setting)
    J Fast Actively increases the sensitivity.
    I S O  A U T O   S e t t i n gISO AUTO Setting
    A U T O   I S O   P a r a m e t e r sAUTO ISO Parameters100100--32003200
    C a n c e lCancelO KOK 
    						
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    You can set the Noise Reduction 
    setting when shooting with a high ISO 
    sensitivity in [High-ISO NR] of the 
    A2 menu.
    When [Custom] is selected, select 
    [Setting] and set the noise reduction 
    level according to the ISO sensitivity. Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness 
    and determining exposure.
    1Turn 
    R while pressing 
    2 .
    t  Memo
    • In [5. Link AE and AF Point] of the  E1 menu, you can set the 
    camera to adjust the exposure automatically according to the 
    position of the focusing point.
    Noise Reduction when Shooting with a 
    High ISO Sensitivity A
    2
    Auto Applies Noise Reduction at optimally calculated 
    levels throughout ISO range. (Default setting)
    Low/
    Medium/
    High Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen 
    level throughout ISO range.
    Custom Applies Noise Reduction at user-defined levels 
    for each ISO setting.
    Off Does not apply Noise Reduction at any ISO 
    setting.
    H i g h - I S O   N RHigh-ISO NRA u t oAutoL o wLowM e d i u mMediumH i g hHighC u s t o mCustomO f fOff
    C a n c e lCancelO KOK
    H i g h - I S O   N RHigh-ISO NR
    R e s e tReset
    1
    2100100200200400400800800160016003200320064006400
    AE Metering
    A Multi-
    segment The sensor meters the brightness in multiple 
    different zones. (Default setting)
    In backlit locations, this mode automatically 
    adjusts exposure.
    B Center-
    weighted Metering is weighted at the center of the 
    sensor.
    The sensitivity increases at the center and no 
    automatic adjustment is performed even 
    during backlit scenes. 
    C Spot The brightness is measured only within a 
    limited area at the center of the sensor.
    Useful when the subject is small.
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    1Press B in standby mode.
    2Select a flash mode.
    3To compensate the flash 
    output or when 
    K is 
    selected, press B and then 
    use R to adjust the value.Press  M to reset the value to 0.0.
    For [Wireless], first press  B, then 
    use CD  to select  8 or 9 .
    4Press  E.The camera returns to standby mode.
    5Press  1.The built-in flash is popped up.
    t Memo• The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the 
    exposure mode.
    • You cannot take pictures while the flash is being charged. If  you want to take pictures while the flash is being charged, set 
    [20. Release While Charging] in the  E3 menu.
    • Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash  may be limited. (p.82)
    • When the built-in flash is used in  J mode, the shutter speed 
    automatically changes over a range from 1/180 seconds to a 
    slow shutter speed depending on the lens being used. The 
    shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds when a lens other 
    than a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens is used.
    Using the Built-in FlashX
    A Auto Flash 
    Discharge Automatically measures the 
    ambient light and determines 
    whether to use the flash.
    B Auto 
    Flash+Red-eye 
    Reduction Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye 
    reduction before an automatic 
    flash.
    C Flash On
    Discharges a flash for each picture.
    DFlash On+Red-
    eye Reduction Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye 
    reduction before the main flash.
    E Slow-speed 
    Sync Sets to a slow shutter speed.
    Use this when shooting a portrait 
    with the sunset in the background.
    F Slow-speed 
    Sync+Red-eye Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye 
    reduction before the main flash is 
    discharged with Slow-speed Sync.
    H
    G Trailing Curtain 
    Sync Discharges a flash immediately 
    before closing the shutter.
    Sets to a slow shutter speed.
    Captures moving objects as if they 
    are leaving a light trail behind them.
    K
    Manual Flash 
    DischargeSets the amount of flash discharge 
    between FULL and 1/128.
    8
    9Wireless
    Synchronizes the dedicated external 
    flash without using a sync cord. (p.83)
    Select [Wireless (Master)] or 
    [Wireless (Controller)].
    F l a s h   O nFlash On
    C a n c e lCancelO KOK
    0.00.0
    Exposure ModesSelectable Flash Mode
    T A, B  (No flash compensation)
    G , H , J C, D , E , F , H , K , 8 , 9
    I , K , L , M C, D , G , K , 8 , 9
    N C, D , K , 8 , 9
    F l a s h   O nFlash On
    C a n c e lCancelO KOK
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    • When the built-in flash is used in I, K  or L  mode, any 
    desired shutter speed of 1/180 seconds or slower can be set.
    • The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from  approx. 0.7 m to 5 m. Vignetting may occur when used at a 
    distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly 
    depending on the lens being used and the sensitivity setting).
    • For details on using an external flash, refer to “Functions  when Using an External Flash” (p.84). Set the focus mode switch to 
    v or 
    w .
    The autofocus methods for shooting with the viewfinder differ 
    from those for shooting with Live View.
    t  Memo• You can use  I to focus on the 
    subject. The I  button operation 
    can be set in [Button 
    Customization] of the  A4 menu. 
    (p.71)
    SensitivityGuide
    NumberSensitivityGuide
    Number
    ISO 100 Approx. 13 ISO 3200 Approx. 73.5
    ISO 200 Approx. 18.4 ISO 6400 Approx. 104
    ISO 400 Approx. 26 ISO 12800 Approx. 147
    ISO 800 Approx. 36.8 ISO 25600 Approx. 208
    ISO 1600 Approx. 52 ISO 51200 Approx. 294
    Setting the Focus Method
    Shooting with 
    the viewfinder TTL phase-matching autofocus
    Select from 
    x, y , or z  mode 
    which enables automatically switching 
    between  x and y .
    Set the focusing point in [AF Point]. (p.44)
    Faster autofocus performance than “contrast 
    detection AF” is possible.
    Shooting with 
    Live View Contrast detection AF
    Face Detection and Tracking are available. 
    (p.44)
    AF
    MF 
    						
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    1Turn Q while pressing 
    b . t
     Memo
    • The following settings pertaining to AF operations can be set 
    in the  E3 menu.
    • In [18. Hold AF Status], you can set whether to immediately  reactivate AF or to maintain the focus for a certain amount of 
    time before activating AF when the subject happens to move 
    out of the selected focusing area after being focused. The 
    default setting is to immediately activate AF when focusing is 
    unsuccessful.Setting the AF Mode when Shooting 
    with the Viewfinder v
    x
    Single mode When the shutter release button is 
    pressed halfway and the subject comes 
    into focus, the focus is locked at that 
    position. (Default setting)
    The AF assist light turns on as necessary.
    y
    Continuous 
    mode The subject is kept in focus by continuous 
    adjustment while the shutter release 
    button is pressed halfway.
    P
     appears in the viewfinder when the 
    subject comes into focus.
    The shutter can be released even if the 
    subject is not in focus.
    z
    Auto-select 
    mode Switches automatically between 
    x and 
    y  modes according to the subject.
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    15. AF.S Setting Focus-priority (default setting), 
    Release-priority
    16. 1st Frame Action in 
    AF.C Release-priority (default setting), 
    Auto, Focus-priority
    17. Action in AF.C 
    Continuous Focus-priority (default setting), 
    Auto, FPS-priority
    18. Hold AF Status Off (default setting), Low, 
    Medium, High 
    						
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    1Turn R while pressing  b.
    Proceed to Step 2 when a mode other than  J or  D is 
    selected.
    2Select the desired AF 
    point.
    Available operations
    You can select an autofocus mode when shooting with Live 
    View in [Live View] of the  A3 menu, or in [Contrast AF] of the 
    control panel. The autofocus mode can also be changed by 
    turning  R while pressing  b during Live View.
    u Caution• When  f is selected, the focus lock operation (composition 
    adjustment with the half press of the shutter release button) 
    does not work.
    Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) v
    JAuto (27 AF 
    Points) Out of the 27 AF points, the camera 
    automatically selects the optimum 
    focusing point. (Default setting)
    I Zone Select Out of the selected 9 AF points, the 
    camera automatically selects the 
    optimum focusing point.
    E Select Sets the focusing point to the user 
    selected point from 27 points.
    F Expanded 
    Area AF (S)
    Sets the focusing point to the user selected 
    point from 27 points. When the subject 
    happens to move out of the selected focusing 
    area after being focused, 8 peripheral points 
    are used as back-up points.
    Not available in 
    x mode.
    G Expanded 
    Area AF (M)
    Sets the focusing point to the user selected 
    point from 27 points. When the subject 
    happens to move out of the selected focusing 
    area after being focused, 24 peripheral 
    points are used as back-up points.
    Not available in 
    x mode.
    H Expanded 
    Area AF (L)
    Sets the focusing point to the user selected 
    point from 27 points. When the subject 
    happens to move out of the selected focusing 
    area after being focused, 26 peripheral 
    points are used as back-up points.
    Not available in 
    x mode.
    D Spot Sets the focusing point to the center of 
    the 27 points.
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    ABCD
    Changes the AF point.
    E Returns the AF point to the center.
    c Switches the function of ABCD to that 
    for Change AF Point or the direct key 
    operation.
    Setting the AF Mode during Live 
    ViewA 3/v
    e Face 
    Detection Detects and tracks faces of people. 
    (Default setting)
    The main face detection frame for AF and 
    AE is displayed in yellow.
    f Tracking Tracks the subject in focus.
    The shutter can be released even if the 
    subject is not in focus.
    g Multiple AF 
    Points Sets the focusing area to the desired area.
    The sensor is divided into 45 areas (9 
    horizontal by 5 vertical), and you can select 
    a wider or narrower focusing area by using 
    1, 9, 15, or 21 of those 45 available areas.
    h Select Sets the focusing area by the number of 
    pixels.
    i Spot Sets the focusing area to a limited area at 
    the center. 
    						
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    You can set the position and range of the autofocusing area (AF 
    area).
    1Set [AF Mode] to g or  h.
    2Press  c.
    3Select the AF area.Use the frame that appears on 
    the monitor to change the 
    position and size of the AF area.
    Available operations
    4Press  E.The AF area is set.
    t Memo• When [Focus Peaking] is set to [ON] in [Live View] of the  A3 
    menu, the outline of the subject in focus is emphasized and 
    makes it easier to check the focus. This function works in both 
    v  and  w modes. You can precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s 
    autofocus system.
    1Select [26. AF Fine Adjustment] in 
    E4 menu and 
    press  D.
    The [26. AF Fine Adjustment] screen appears.
    2Select [Apply All] or [Apply One] and press  E.
    3Select [Setting] and adjust 
    the value.
    Available operations
    4Press  E.The adjustment value is saved.
    5Press  F twice.The camera returns to standby mode.
    t Memo• Check focus accuracy by magnifying the image during Live 
    View (p.33) or Digital Preview (p.46).
    Selecting the Desired Focusing Area
    ABCD Changes the position of the AF area.
    R Increases/reduces the size of the AF 
    area (when g is selected).
    M Returns the AF area to the center.
    O KOK
    AF Fine AdjustmentE4
    Apply All Applies the same adjustment value to all 
    lenses.
    Apply One Saves an adjustment value for the lens being 
    used. (Up to 20 values)
    D/ R  to the right Adjusts the focus to a closer 
    position.
    C/ R  to the left Adjusts the focus to a farther 
    position.
    M Resets the adjustment value to 
    the default setting.
    A F   F i n e  A d j u s t m e n tAF Fine Adjustment2 6 .26.A p p l y  A l lApply All22S e t t i n gSetting±
    0±0
    ±0±0C a n c e lCancelO KOK 
    						
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    Turn the main switch to U to use the 
    preview function.
    There are two preview methods.
    1Select [Button Customization] in  A4 menu and 
    press  D.
    The [Button Customization] screen appears.
    2Select [Preview Dial] and press  D.The [Preview Dial] screen appears.
    3Select [Optical Preview] or [Digital Preview] and 
    press  E.
    4Press  F three times.The camera returns to standby mode.
    t Memo• Optical Preview is always used when the drive mode is set to 
    [Mirror Lock-up Shooting], [Multi-exposure], [Interval 
    Shooting] or [Interval Composite], or when ASTROTRACER 
    is activated.
    • The display settings and camera operation during Digital  Preview can be changed in [Digital Preview] of the  A4 menu. 
    (p.20)
    • The preview function can also be assigned to  P. (p.71) 
    You can easily switch between Optical Preview and Digital 
    Preview after assigning different kinds of preview methods to 
    the two controls, U  of the main switch and  P.Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)
    Optical Preview For checking the depth of field with the 
    viewfinder. (Default setting)
    Digital Preview For checking the composition, exposure 
    and focus on the monitor. (The maximum 
    display time: 60 seconds)
    You can magnify the image or save the 
    preview image.
    Setting the Preview Method
    A4 
    						
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    You can choose from the following drive modes.
    u Caution• There are restrictions on some drive modes when used in 
    combination with some other functions. (p.80)
    t  Memo•Only  4, Q or  Y  can be selected in  C mode.
    • The Drive Mode setting is saved even after the power is  turned off. If [Drive Mode] is set to [Off] in [Memory] of the  A 
    4 menu, the setting returns to Single Frame Shooting when 
    the power is turned off. (p.75)
    • The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off  when Self-timer, Remote Control, or Mirror Lock-up Shooting 
    is selected.
    • When the drive mode that employs  the self-timer or remote control is 
    selected, the exposure may be 
    affected if light enters the 
    viewfinder. In such a case, use the 
    AE Lock function or attach the 
    optional ME viewfinder cap. 
    Remove the eyecup before attaching the ME viewfinder cap.
    Setting the Drive ModeW
    Single Frame 
    Shooting ( L) Normal capture mode
    Continuous 
    Shooting 
    ( Z /a /b ) Continuously takes pictures while the 
    shutter release button is kept pressed.
    The number of pictures that can be taken 
    continuously varies according to the 
    shutter speed.
    Self-timer 
    ( O /P ) Releases the shutter about 12 seconds or 
    2 seconds after the shutter release button 
    is pressed.
    Remote Control 
    ( Q /R/ S) Enables shooting with remote control.
    Select from [Remote Control], [Remote 
    Control (3 sec. delay)] or [Remote 
    Continuous Shooting].
    Exposure 
    Bracketing 
    ( T /1 /U ) Takes consecutive images at different 
    exposure levels.
    Select from [Exposure Bracketing], [Self-
    timer+Exposure Bracketing] or [Exposure 
    Bracket+Remote Ctrl].
    Mirror Lock-up 
    Shooting 
    ( c /d ) Takes images with the mirror raised.
    Select from [Mirror Lock-up Shooting] or 
    [Remote Control+Mirror Lock-up].
    Multi-exposure 
    ( V /2 /W /X ) Creates a composite picture by taking 
    multiple exposures and merging them into 
    a single image.
    Select from [Multi-exposure], [Multi-
    exposure+Continuous], [Self-timer+Multi-
    exposure] or [Remote Control+Multi-
    exposure].
    Interval Shooting 
    ( Y ) Takes pictures at a set interval from a set 
    time.
    Interval 
    Composite (
    3) Takes still pictures at a set interval and 
    merges them into a single image.
    Star and moon trails can be captured in 
    one image.
    Interval Movie 
    Record ( Y) Takes still pictures at a set interval from a 
    set time and saves them as a single movie 
    file.
    Available only in 
    C mode. 
    						
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    1Press A in standby mode.The Drive Mode screen appears.
    2Select  Z and press  B.
    3Select Z, a , or  b and press  E.The camera returns to standby mode.
    u Caution• You cannot take pictures while the flash is being charged. If 
    you want to take pictures while the flash is being charged, set 
    [20. Release While Charging] in the  E3 menu.
    t  Memo•In  x  mode, the focus position is locked in the first frame.
    1Press  A in standby mode.The Drive Mode screen appears.
    2Select  O and press  B.
    3Select O or  P and press E .The camera returns to standby mode.
    4Press the shutter release button halfway, then 
    fully.
    The self-timer lamp blinks.
    The shutter will be released about 12 seconds or 2 
    seconds.
    Continuous Shooting
    C o n t i n u o u s   S h o o t i n g   ( H )Continuous Shooting (H)
    C a n c e lCancelO KOK
    Self-timer
    S e l f - t i m e r   ( 1 2   s e c . ) Self-timer (12 sec.)
    C a n c e l
    Cancel O K
    OK 
    						
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