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... be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product, with the specified power and voltage. This can cause an electric shock. • Do not drop the product, or subject it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as the temperature can cause...
... be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. Using an AC adapter not exclusive to this product, with the specified power and voltage. This can cause an electric shock. • Do not drop the product, or subject it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as the temperature can cause...
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... Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 161 Using an External Flash (Optional 162 Using P-TTL Auto Mode 163 Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode 164 Using Flash in Wireless Mode 165 Red-Eye Reduction 168 Trailing Curtain Sync 169 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord 169 Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords 170 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash 171 Shooting Settings 173 Setting the File Format 174 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels 174 Setting the JPEG Quality Level 175 Setting the File Format 177 Setting the Green Button Function 179 Setting the White Balance...
... Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 161 Using an External Flash (Optional 162 Using P-TTL Auto Mode 163 Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode 164 Using Flash in Wireless Mode 165 Red-Eye Reduction 168 Trailing Curtain Sync 169 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord 169 Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords 170 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash 171 Shooting Settings 173 Setting the File Format 174 Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels 174 Setting the JPEG Quality Level 175 Setting the File Format 177 Setting the Green Button Function 179 Setting the White Balance...
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... Menu Setting Items 240 Formatting an SD Memory Card 242 Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language ......243 Setting the Beep 243 Changing the Date and Time Display 244 Setting the World Time 244 Setting the Display Language 247 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display 248 Setting the Text Size 248 Setting the Guide Display Time 248 Setting the Status Screen Display 248 Setting the Display for Instant Review 249 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor 250 Adjusting the Color of the Monitor 251 Setting the Folder Name/File Number...
... Menu Setting Items 240 Formatting an SD Memory Card 242 Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language ......243 Setting the Beep 243 Changing the Date and Time Display 244 Setting the World Time 244 Setting the Display Language 247 Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display 248 Setting the Text Size 248 Setting the Guide Display Time 248 Setting the Status Screen Display 248 Setting the Display for Instant Review 249 Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor 250 Adjusting the Color of the Monitor 251 Setting the Folder Name/File Number...
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...Mode dial Changes Capture mode. (p.83) 7 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus mode (p.112) and manual focus mode (p.121). 8 K/i button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.67) 9 e-dial Sets the shutter speed, aperture, sensitivity and EV compensation values. 0 =/L button You can select the function of this button either to focus on the target or to lock the exposure value. (p.102, p.108, p.114) 19 a Q button Switches to Playback mode. (p.74) Before Using Your Camera b U button Displays the Live View. 1 (p.143) c M button Displays the status screen (p.23) Displays the control...
...Mode dial Changes Capture mode. (p.83) 7 Focus mode lever Switches between autofocus mode (p.112) and manual focus mode (p.121). 8 K/i button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.67) 9 e-dial Sets the shutter speed, aperture, sensitivity and EV compensation values. 0 =/L button You can select the function of this button either to focus on the target or to lock the exposure value. (p.102, p.108, p.114) 19 a Q button Switches to Playback mode. (p.74) Before Using Your Camera b U button Displays the Live View. 1 (p.143) c M button Displays the status screen (p.23) Displays the control...
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... button to adjust the shutter speed. Shooting Functions This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same combination of the shutter speed and aperture settings or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or overexposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of your choice by combining them. 100 Using the a (Manual) Mode You can be set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitable to take pictures of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.88) 1 Set the mode dial to a. 4 2 Turn the e-dial to adjust the aperture...
... button to adjust the shutter speed. Shooting Functions This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same combination of the shutter speed and aperture settings or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or overexposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Effect of your choice by combining them. 100 Using the a (Manual) Mode You can be set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitable to take pictures of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.88) 1 Set the mode dial to a. 4 2 Turn the e-dial to adjust the aperture...
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120 4 Lock the focus. Shooting Functions 4 • The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is displayed. • Turning the zoom ring with AF Locked] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.81) to lock the exposure value while the focus is locked. By default, the exposure is not locked when the focus is Locked Set [5. AE-L with the focus locked may cause the subject to be out of focus. • The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.243...
120 4 Lock the focus. Shooting Functions 4 • The focus is locked while the focus indicator ] is displayed. • Turning the zoom ring with AF Locked] in the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.81) to lock the exposure value while the focus is locked. By default, the exposure is not locked when the focus is Locked Set [5. AE-L with the focus locked may cause the subject to be out of focus. • The beep that sounds when the image is focused can be turned off. (p.243...
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...-speed flash sync) is not available with the built-in flash. 1 Press the four-way controller (3). Set in flash as a control flash. Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method You can change the built-in flash discharge method used in wireless mode. The camera is not set to i (Remote Control (3s delay)) or the lens aperture is ready to take a picture. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 2 Select r and press the 4 button. 166 Using the Built-in Flash in Wireless Mode Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in...
...-speed flash sync) is not available with the built-in flash. 1 Press the four-way controller (3). Set in flash as a control flash. Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method You can change the built-in flash discharge method used in wireless mode. The camera is not set to i (Remote Control (3s delay)) or the lens aperture is ready to take a picture. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 2 Select r and press the 4 button. 166 Using the Built-in Flash in Wireless Mode Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in...
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The [White Balance] screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select the white balance. Select [Save as] and press the 4 button. 6 4 Press the 4 button. Select [Auto White Balance], [Unchanged] or [Flash] in Capture mode. White Balance Auto Shooting Settings CTE MENU Cancel INFO Check OK OK Available operations mc button M button You can set . • Because the light source changes when a flash discharges, you can use Digital Preview to preview the background image with the setting applied. The camera is ready to...
The [White Balance] screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select the white balance. Select [Save as] and press the 4 button. 6 4 Press the 4 button. Select [Auto White Balance], [Unchanged] or [Flash] in Capture mode. White Balance Auto Shooting Settings CTE MENU Cancel INFO Check OK OK Available operations mc button M button You can set . • Because the light source changes when a flash discharges, you can use Digital Preview to preview the background image with the setting applied. The camera is ready to...
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... [White Balance] or [Custom Image] screen appears. 3 Set White Balance or Custom Image as before shooting. Refer to p.177 for setting Custom Image. 4 Press the M button. 8 The save confirmation screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as a new image. Refer to p.182 for setting White Balance and p.194 for setting File Format. 2 Press the four-way controller (4) to change White Balance, or press the four-way controller (5) to change Custom Image. 238 Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG format immediately after shooting it without deteriorating image...
... [White Balance] or [Custom Image] screen appears. 3 Set White Balance or Custom Image as before shooting. Refer to p.177 for setting Custom Image. 4 Press the M button. 8 The save confirmation screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as a new image. Refer to p.182 for setting White Balance and p.194 for setting File Format. 2 Press the four-way controller (4) to change White Balance, or press the four-way controller (5) to change Custom Image. 238 Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG format immediately after shooting it without deteriorating image...
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... installing a device driver. Also indicates a standard for controlling USB devices with this driver. By simply connecting a device that handles devices connected to the computer via USB, standardized as a memory device. 266 MSC and PTP MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that supports USB Mass Storage Class, you can transfer image data between devices that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital cameras via USB as ISO 15740. Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera...
... installing a device driver. Also indicates a standard for controlling USB devices with this driver. By simply connecting a device that handles devices connected to the computer via USB, standardized as a memory device. 266 MSC and PTP MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that supports USB Mass Storage Class, you can transfer image data between devices that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital cameras via USB as ISO 15740. Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera...
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.../Dark Area Digital Filter*2 Cancel RAW after 1 shot Button Function*2 JPEG ´ RAW+ Center AF Point*2 P (Off) P (Off) - Number of Shots exposure Auto EV Adjustment 2times P (Off) AF Mode f AE Metering L (Multi-segment) Select AF Point b (5 AF Points) Recorded Pixels X Quality Level C (Best) Movie Sound g (On) Movie Aperture Control Shake Reduction Fixed l (Off) Live View Info Overlay Show Grid Histogram Bright/Dark Area O (On) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) Autofocus Mode I (Face Detection AF) Status Screen 1 Instant Review Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark Area...
.../Dark Area Digital Filter*2 Cancel RAW after 1 shot Button Function*2 JPEG ´ RAW+ Center AF Point*2 P (Off) P (Off) - Number of Shots exposure Auto EV Adjustment 2times P (Off) AF Mode f AE Metering L (Multi-segment) Select AF Point b (5 AF Points) Recorded Pixels X Quality Level C (Best) Movie Sound g (On) Movie Aperture Control Shake Reduction Fixed l (Off) Live View Info Overlay Show Grid Histogram Bright/Dark Area O (On) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) Autofocus Mode I (Face Detection AF) Status Screen 1 Instant Review Display Time Histogram Bright/Dark Area...
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High-ISO NR 15. Flash in Tungsten Light 10. Mode/Playback/Set-up ] menu, direct keys and playback mode palette can be reset to AF Point 7. AE-L with Remote Control 12. Auto Bracketing Order 8. AWB in Wireless Mode 18. Remote Control in Focus 22. Slow Shutter Speed NR 14. High-ISO NR Start Level 16. Power lamp 21. Using Aperture Ring Reset Custom Functions Default Setting 1/3 EV Steps 1 EV Step Off 10 sec. Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes...
High-ISO NR 15. Flash in Tungsten Light 10. Mode/Playback/Set-up ] menu, direct keys and playback mode palette can be reset to AF Point 7. AE-L with Remote Control 12. Auto Bracketing Order 8. AWB in Wireless Mode 18. Remote Control in Focus 22. Slow Shutter Speed NR 14. High-ISO NR Start Level 16. Power lamp 21. Using Aperture Ring Reset Custom Functions Default Setting 1/3 EV Steps 1 EV Step Off 10 sec. Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes...
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... FISH-EYE lens. *5 Only available with a power zoom function. Mode 1] menu. FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA or DA L lenses without an s position or accessories such as an Auto Flash. Using Aperture Ring]" (p.284) for details. Using Aperture Ring] is fixed to the s (Auto) position, pre A lenses or soft focus lenses are used, the camera will not operate unless [22. Using Aperture Ring] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu. Refer...
... FISH-EYE lens. *5 Only available with a power zoom function. Mode 1] menu. FA prime lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA or DA L lenses without an s position or accessories such as an Auto Flash. Using Aperture Ring]" (p.284) for details. Using Aperture Ring] is fixed to the s (Auto) position, pre A lenses or soft focus lenses are used, the camera will not operate unless [22. Using Aperture Ring] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu to [Permitted] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu. Refer...
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... during sensor cleaning if the battery level is not available in Picture mode, H (Scene) mode or C (Movie) mode. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card. (p.242) Unable to store image The image could not be created The maximum folder number (999) and file number (9999) are trying to create The creation of an SD Memory Card error. Press the 4 button and try using Live View again when the camera has cooled down. Replace the batteries with new ones or use the...
... during sensor cleaning if the battery level is not available in Picture mode, H (Scene) mode or C (Movie) mode. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card. (p.242) Unable to store image The image could not be created The maximum folder number (999) and file number (9999) are trying to create The creation of an SD Memory Card error. Press the 4 button and try using Live View again when the camera has cooled down. Replace the batteries with new ones or use the...
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... the shutter release button fully. symbols. (p.39) The battery power is no available Insert an SD Memory Card with charged batteries or use manual focus. (p.121) Appendix Troubleshooting 295 In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to the +- If not, install charged batteries. We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. The mirror will retract. After these procedures are installed. Lock focus on . Alternatively, use the low AC adapter kit...
... the shutter release button fully. symbols. (p.39) The battery power is no available Insert an SD Memory Card with charged batteries or use manual focus. (p.121) Appendix Troubleshooting 295 In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to the +- If not, install charged batteries. We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. The mirror will retract. After these procedures are installed. Lock focus on . Alternatively, use the low AC adapter kit...
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... = Built-in all exposure modes) Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and white balance confirmation Approx. 4.7 fps (JPEG (E, C, Hi): up to 17 frames, RAW: up to 5 frames) Approx. 2 fps (JPEG (E, C, Lo): until SD Memory Card is blinking = Flash should be used, Shutter speed, Sensitivity, Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, @ = AE lock, Capacity remaining, m = EV Compensation, \ = Manual focus, Picture mode icon, Shake Reduction display Live View: TTL method using the image sensor, Zoom Display and Show Grid are shot continuously with the mirror lock-up function (2 sec...
... = Built-in all exposure modes) Digital Preview: Composition, exposure, focus and white balance confirmation Approx. 4.7 fps (JPEG (E, C, Hi): up to 17 frames, RAW: up to 5 frames) Approx. 2 fps (JPEG (E, C, Lo): until SD Memory Card is blinking = Flash should be used, Shutter speed, Sensitivity, Aperture value, e-dial enabled indicator, @ = AE lock, Capacity remaining, m = EV Compensation, \ = Manual focus, Picture mode icon, Shake Reduction display Live View: TTL method using the image sensor, Zoom Display and Show Grid are shot continuously with the mirror lock-up function (2 sec...
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... Reduction CMOS Image Sensor Shift, effective compensation range = up to the =/L button using the custom function setting (timer type: two times the meter operating time set to operate when the camera is halfway pressed. Exposure Meter/ Exposure Range TTL multi (16-segment metering), Exposure range from EV 1 to EV 21.5 at 1/180 sec. Built-in Flash External Flash Sync P-TTL built-in the custom function setting) Continuous as long as the shutter release button is turned on the used lens type and shooting conditions) Dust Removal SP coating and CMOS sensor operations...
... Reduction CMOS Image Sensor Shift, effective compensation range = up to the =/L button using the custom function setting (timer type: two times the meter operating time set to operate when the camera is halfway pressed. Exposure Meter/ Exposure Range TTL multi (16-segment metering), Exposure range from EV 1 to EV 21.5 at 1/180 sec. Built-in Flash External Flash Sync P-TTL built-in the custom function setting) Continuous as long as the shutter release button is turned on the used lens type and shooting conditions) Dust Removal SP coating and CMOS sensor operations...
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... also used . Appendix DCF (Design rule for writing information onto a card with recorded images regarding 11 the specific images and number of focus. Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of field. Prints can easily be printed. The color of light shifts to a bluish color as the color temperature rises, and to decrease the depth of the light source illuminating the subject. This depends on the aperture value, lens...
... also used . Appendix DCF (Design rule for writing information onto a card with recorded images regarding 11 the specific images and number of focus. Color Temperature This numerically expresses the color of field. Prints can easily be printed. The color of light shifts to a bluish color as the color temperature rises, and to decrease the depth of the light source illuminating the subject. This depends on the aperture value, lens...
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... and accurately. Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by changing the shutter speed and/or aperture value. Exposure Bracketing For automatically changing exposure. Histogram A graph that shows the darkest and brightest points in dark places, reducing camera shake. This is useful when you wish to refer to the exposure status of an image. 11 ISO Sensitivity The level of adjusting the image brightness by the Japan Electronics and...
... and accurately. Exif (Exchangeable image file format for digital still camera) A standard digital camera file format established by changing the shutter speed and/or aperture value. Exposure Bracketing For automatically changing exposure. Histogram A graph that shows the darkest and brightest points in dark places, reducing camera shake. This is useful when you wish to refer to the exposure status of an image. 11 ISO Sensitivity The level of adjusting the image brightness by the Japan Electronics and...
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... RAW Button Function .......... 180 RAW Development 233 RAW File Format 178 [A Rec. Mode] Menu .... 79, 276 Recorded Pixels ..... 46, 174, 305 Red-eye reduction ......... 71, 168 Remaining image storage capacity 41 Remote Control 134 Reset 280 311 Resize 224 Retro (Digital Filter) ......140, 227 Rotate 213 S Saturation (Custom Image 194 H (Scene) mode 85 SD Memory Card 44 Select & Delete 215 Select Battery 253 Self-timer 131 Sensitivity 90 Sensitivity Priority Mode K ...96 Sensor Cleaning 287 Setting 106 [R Set-up] Menu ..........240, 279 Shade (White Balance...
... RAW Button Function .......... 180 RAW Development 233 RAW File Format 178 [A Rec. Mode] Menu .... 79, 276 Recorded Pixels ..... 46, 174, 305 Red-eye reduction ......... 71, 168 Remaining image storage capacity 41 Remote Control 134 Reset 280 311 Resize 224 Retro (Digital Filter) ......140, 227 Rotate 213 S Saturation (Custom Image 194 H (Scene) mode 85 SD Memory Card 44 Select & Delete 215 Select Battery 253 Self-timer 131 Sensitivity 90 Sensitivity Priority Mode K ...96 Sensor Cleaning 287 Setting 106 [R Set-up] Menu ..........240, 279 Shade (White Balance...