Customize the operation of the main and sub-command dials.

Reverse Rotation

Reverse the direction of rotation of the command dials for selected operations.

  • Highlight [Exposure compensation] or [Shutter speed/aperture] and press 2 to select (M) or deselect (U).

  • Press J to save changes and exit.

Change Main/Sub

Reverse the roles of the main- and sub-command dials.

Option

Description

[Exposure setting]

If [On] is selected, the main command dial will control aperture and the sub-command dial shutter speed. If [On (Mode A)] is selected, the main command dial will be used to set aperture in mode A only.

[Autofocus setting]

If [On] is selected, AF‑area mode can be selected by keeping the AF‑mode button pressed and rotating the main command dial, autofocus mode by keeping the AF‑mode button pressed and rotating the sub-command dial.

Aperture Setting

Choose whether aperture can be adjusted using the aperture ring on CPU lenses in modes A and M.

Option

Description

[Sub-command dial]

Aperture can only be adjusted with the sub-command dial (or with the main command dial if [On] is selected for [Change main/sub] > [Exposure setting]).

[Aperture ring]

Aperture can be adjusted with the lens aperture ring. The camera aperture display shows aperture in increments of 1 EV, although fractions of 1 EV can still be selected using the aperture ring.

  • Regardless of the option selected for [Aperture setting], aperture for lenses not equipped with an aperture ring (type G and E lenses) must be adjusted using the sub-command dial.

  • When using non-CPU lenses, supply lens data using the [Non-CPU lens data] item in the setup menu ( Using Non-CPU Lenses (Non-CPU Lens Data) ) and adjust aperture using the lens aperture ring.

Choose the roles played by the multi selector and command dials during playback and menu navigation.

Option

Description

[On]

Playback:

  • The main command dial can be used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback. The sub-command dial can be used to skip forward or back according to the option selected for [Sub-dial frame advance].

  • During thumbnail playback, the main command dial can be used to highlight thumbnails and the sub-command dial to page up or down.

Menus *:

Use the main command dial to highlight menu items. Rotating the sub-command dial clockwise displays the sub-menu for the highlighted option. Rotating it counter-clockwise displays the previous menu.

2

[On (image review excluded)]

As for [On] except that the command dials cannot be used for playback during image review.

[Off]

Use the multi selector to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback or to highlight pictures or menu items.

  • The sub-command dial cannot be used to select highlighted items. To select highlighted items, press J or 2.

Sub-Dial Frame Advance

Choose the number of frames that can be skipped by rotating the sub-command dial during full-frame playback. This option only takes effect when [On] or [On (image review excluded)] is selected for [Menus and playback].

Option

Description

[10 frames]

Skip forward or back 10 frames at a time.

[50 frames]

Skip forward or back 50 frames at a time.

c

[Rating]

Skip to the next or previous pictures with the selected rating. To choose the rating, highlight [Rating] and press 2.

P

[Protect]

Skip to the next or previous protected picture.

C

[Still images only]

Skip to the next or previous photo.

1

[Movies only]

Skip to the next or previous movie.

u

[Folder]

Rotate the sub-command dial to select a folder.

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

a: Autofocus01

b: Metering/Exposure

c: Timers/AE Lock

d: Shooting/Display

e: Bracketing/Flash

f: Controls

g: Movie