Camera controls
- The mode dial
- The command dials
- The S button
- The E (exposure compensation) button
- Monitor
- Touch controls
- The DISP button
- The X and W (Q) buttons
- The A (g) button
- The G button
- The i button (the i menu)
- The Fn1 and Fn2 buttons
The mode dial
Rotate the mode dial to choose a shooting mode.
| Mode | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| b | Auto | A simple, “point-and-shoot” mode that leaves the camera in charge of settings (Taking photographs (b auto), Recording videos (b auto)). |
| P | Programmed auto | The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. |
| S | Shutter-priority auto | You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects the aperture for best results. |
| A | Aperture-priority auto | You choose the aperture; the camera selects the shutter speed for best results. |
| M | Manual | You control both shutter speed and aperture. |
| U1 U2 U3 | User settings modes | Assign frequently-used settings to these positions for quick recall. |
The command dials
Rotate the command dials to choose settings for shutter speed, aperture, or the functions assigned to other camera controls.
The S button
Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) in accord with lighting conditions.
Photo mode
ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by holding the S button and rotating the main command dial.
- In modes P, S, A, and M, you can hold the S button and rotate the sub-command dial to choose from “ISO AUTO” (auto ISO sensitivity control enabled) or “ISO” (auto ISO sensitivity control disabled).
- In b mode, the setting is fixed at ISO-A (AUTO), and the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
Video mode
ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by holding the S button and rotating the main command dial. ISO sensitivity for video recording can be adjusted in mode M only.
- The value selected for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] applies when [Off] is selected for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Auto ISO control (mode M)].
- You can choose between “ISO AUTO” (auto ISO sensitivity control enabled) and “ISO” (auto ISO sensitivity control disabled) by holding the S button and rotating the sub-command dial.
The E (exposure compensation) button
Alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure compensation can be used to make pictures brighter or darker.
- Exposure compensation can be adjusted by holding the E button and rotating either command dial.
- Higher values make the subject brighter, lower values darker.
Monitor
The orientation and angle of the monitor can be adjusted.
Normal shooting
When shooting normally, use the monitor so that it is facing out and set in the camera body.
Low angle shooting
Turn the monitor facing up to shoot with the camera at low positions.
High angle shooting
Turn the monitor facing down to shoot with the camera at high positions.
Self-portrait mode
When the monitor is facing the front of the camera, the camera changes to self-portrait mode (Shooting in self-portrait mode).
Precautions for the monitor
- When rotating the monitor, rotate slowly within the allowable range. Applying excessive force will result in damage to the camera body and monitor.
- When you are not using the monitor, turning it facing inward and setting it in the camera body is recommended to prevent damage and dirt.
- Do not carry the camera by holding the monitor. This could result in damage to the camera.
Shooting in self-portrait mode
If the monitor is set to the self-portrait mode position, it will switch to self-portrait mode.
The monitor will display an image as if it were reflected on a mirror (inverted image), but the actual image is saved from the perspective of the camera.
- In self-portrait mode, you can use touch controls on the monitor to set the self-timer and exposure compensation during photo mode. In video mode, you can set the exposure compensation.
- If you tap the self-timer icon (q), you can set the shutter-release delay and the number of shots.
- If you tap the exposure compensation icon (w), you can change the image brightness.
- Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photo.
- You can use touch AF and touch shutter.
- If you press the video-record button, a photo is taken in photo mode. In video mode, video recording starts.
- If the monitor is moved from the self-portrait mode position, self-portrait mode ends.
Self-portrait mode
In self-portrait mode, note the following:
- During self-portrait mode, controls other than the power switch, shutter-release button, video-record button, photo/video selector, and mode dial are disabled.
- If no operations are performed for about 1 minute when Custom Setting c3 [Power off delay] > [Standby timer] is set to less than 1 minute, or for the specified time when set to 1 minute or more, the standby timer will expire.
- The following settings are fixed.
- [Release mode]: [Self-timer]
- [Focus mode] in the video recording menu: [Full-time AF]
- [Touch controls] > [Enable/disable touch controls]: [Enable]
- The following functions cannot be used.
- [Long exposure NR]
- [Auto bracketing]
- [HDR (high dynamic range)]
- [Exposure delay mode]
- When [Self-portrait mode] (Self-portrait mode) in the setup menu is set to [Disable], the monitor will not switch to self-portrait mode even if it is set to the self-portrait mode position.
Touch controls
The touch-sensitive monitor offers a variety of controls that can be operated by touching the display with your fingers.
Focusing and releasing the shutter
- Touch the monitor to focus on the selected point (touch AF).
- In photo mode, the shutter will be released when you lift your finger from the display (touch shutter).
- Touch shutter/AF settings can be adjusted by tapping the W icon (The touch shutter).
Adjusting settings
- Tap highlighted settings in the display.
- You can then choose the desired option by tapping icons or sliders.
- Tap Z or press J to select the chosen option and return to the previous display.
Playback
- Flick left or right to view other pictures during full-frame playback.
- In full-frame playback, touching the bottom of the display brings up a frame-advance bar. Slide your finger left or right over the bar to scroll rapidly to other pictures.
- To zoom in on a picture displayed during full-frame playback, use a stretch gesture or give the display two quick taps. You can adjust the zoom ratio using stretch gestures to zoom in and pinch gestures to zoom out.
- Use slide gestures to view other parts of the image during zoom.
- Giving the display two quick taps while zoom is in effect cancels zoom.
- To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view, use a pinch gesture during full-frame playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72 frames.
- Using a pinch gesture when 72 frames are displayed selects calendar playback. Use a stretch gesture to return to the 72-frame display.
Viewing videos
- Videos are indicated by a 1 icon; to start playback, tap the on-screen guide.
- Tap the display to pause. Tap again to resume.
- Tap Z to exit to full-frame playback.
The i menu
- Tap the i icon to display the i menu during shooting (The i button (the i menu), The i menu).
- Tap items to view and change options.
Text entry
- When a keyboard is displayed, you can enter text by tapping the keys.
| 1 | Text display area |
|---|---|
| 2 | Keyboard area |
| 3 | Keyboard selection |
|---|
- To position the cursor, tap e or f or tap directly in the text display area.
- To cycle through the upper- and lower-case and symbol keyboards, tap the keyboard selection button.
Navigating the menus
- Slide up or down to scroll.
- Tap a menu icon to choose a menu.
- Tap menu items to display options. You can then choose the desired option by tapping icons or sliders.
- To exit without changing settings, tap Z.
The touch screen
- The touch screen responds to static electricity. It may not respond when touched with fingernails or gloved hands.
- Do not touch the screen with sharp objects.
- Do not use excessive force.
- The screen may not respond when covered with third-party protective films.
- The screen may not respond when touched simultaneously in multiple locations.
Enabling or disabling touch controls
Touch controls can be enabled or disabled using the [Touch controls] item in the setup menu.
The DISP button
Use the DISP button to cycle through the following displays:
Photo mode
| 1 | Indicators on |
|---|---|
| 2 | Simplified display |
| 3 | Histogram 1, 2 |
| 4 | Virtual horizon |
|---|---|
| 5 | Information display (The information display) |
- Displayed when [On] is selected for Custom Setting d6 [Apply settings to live view].
- Not displayed if [On] is selected for [Overlay shooting] during multiple exposure photography.
Turning off the information display
In Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)], you can assign [Live view info display off] to turn off the information display at the press of a button. Press it again to turn on the display.
Video mode
| 1 | Indicators on |
|---|---|
| 2 | Simplified display |
| 3 | Histogram |
|---|---|
| 4 | Virtual horizon |
The X and W (Q) buttons
Zoom the display in the monitor in or out during shooting or playback.
Shooting
Press X to zoom in on the view through the lens during shooting. Press X to increase the zoom ratio, W (Q) to zoom out.
Playback
Press X to zoom in on pictures during full-frame playback. Press X to increase the zoom ratio, W (Q) to zoom out. Pressing W (Q) when the picture is displayed full frame “zooms out” to the thumbnail list. Pressing W (Q) when 72 frames are displayed selects calendar playback.
The A (g) button
Lock the focus and exposure when shooting, or protect images during playback.
Shooting
Lock the focus and exposure at the same time.
Playback
Protect the current image.
The G button
Press the G button to view the menus.
| 1 | D [PLAYBACK MENU] (D The playback menu: Managing images) |
|---|---|
| 2 | C [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU] (C The photo shooting menu: Shooting options) |
| 3 | 1 [VIDEO RECORDING MENU] (1 The video recording menu: Video recording options) |
| 4 | A [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] (A Custom Settings: Fine-tuning camera settings) |
| 5 | B [SETUP MENU] (B The setup menu: Camera setup) |
| 6 | N [RETOUCH MENU] (N The retouch menu: Creating retouched copies) |
|---|---|
| 7 | O [MY MENU]/m [RECENT SETTINGS]* (O My Menu/m Recent settings) |
| 8 | The d Help icon (The d (help) icon) |
| 9 | Current settings |
- You can choose the menu displayed. The default is [MY MENU].
Using the menus
You can navigate the menus using the multi selector and J button.
| 1 | Move cursor up |
|---|---|
| 2 | Select highlighted item |
| 3 | Display sub-menu, select highlighted item, or move cursor right |
| 4 | Move cursor down |
|---|---|
| 5 | Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left |
- Highlight the icon for the current menu.
Press 4 to place the cursor in the menu-selection area.
- Select a menu.
Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.
- Position the cursor in the selected menu.
Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.
- Highlight a menu item.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.
- Display options.
Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item.
- Highlight an option.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option.
- Select the highlighted option.
- Press J to select the highlighted option.
- To exit without making a selection, press the G button.
- To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Grayed-out items
Some items and menu options may be unavailable depending on the mode and camera status. Unavailable items are displayed in gray.
The d (help) icon
- Where available, a description of the currently-selected item can be viewed by pressing the W (Q) button.
- Press 1 or 3 to scroll.
- Press W (Q) again to return to the menus.
Touch controls
You can also navigate the menus using touch controls (Touch controls).
The i button (the i menu)
For quick access to frequently-used settings, press the i button or tap the i icon to view the i menu.
- Different menus are displayed during photo mode and video mode.
- Options can be viewed by tapping items in the display or by highlighting items and pressing J; selections can then be made using the multi selector.
- Items for which the camera displays an on-screen guide can be adjusted by highlighting them in the i menu and rotating a command dial. In some cases, adjustments can be made using both the main and sub-command dials.
The playback i menu
Pressing the i button during playback displays a context-sensitive i menu of frequently-used playback options.
Customizing the i menu
The items displayed in the i menu during shooting can be chosen using Custom Setting f1 or g1 [Customize i menu].
- Highlight Custom Setting f1 or g1 [Customize i menu] and press J.
See “The G button” (The G button) for information on using the menus. - Highlight the position you want to change and press J.
A list of the items available for the selected position will be displayed. - Highlight the desired item and press J.
- The item will be assigned to the selected position and the options shown in Step 2 will be displayed.
- Repeat Steps 2 and 3 as desired.
- Press the G button.
Changes will be saved and the Custom Settings menu will be displayed.
The Fn1 and Fn2 buttons
Use the Fn1 or Fn2 button for quick access to selected settings.
- By default, the Fn1 button is assigned white balance (White balance) and the Fn2 button focus- and AF-area–mode selection (Focus).
- The assigned setting can be adjusted by holding the Fn1 or Fn2 button and rotating the command dials. In some cases, adjustments can be made using both the main and sub-command dials.
Choosing roles for the Fn1 and Fn2 buttons
The roles played by the Fn1 and Fn2 buttons can be selected by using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] or g2 [Custom controls] > [Fn1 button] and [Fn2 button].
- Highlight Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] or g2 [Custom controls] and press J.
See “The G button” (The G button) for information on using the menus. - Highlight the option for the desired button and press J.
A list of the items available for the selected button will be displayed. - Highlight the desired item and press J.
- The item will be assigned to the selected button and the options shown in Step 2 will be displayed.
- Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to assign a role to the remaining button.
- Press the G button.
Changes will be saved and the Custom Settings menu will be displayed.