Choose the role assigned to the J button in photo mode and during playback.

Shooting Mode

Regardless of the option selected, when [Auto-area AF], [Auto-area AF (people)], or [Auto-area AF (animals)] is chosen for AF-area mode, the button functions only to initiate subject-tracking AF (Subject-Tracking AF).

Role

Description

K

[Select center focus point]

Pressing J selects the center focus point.

p

[Zoom on/off]

Press J to zoom the display in on the area around the current focus point. Press J again to return to the previous display. To choose the zoom ratio, highlight [Zoom on/off] and press 2.

[None]

Pressing J during shooting has no effect.

Playback Mode

Regardless of the option selected, pressing J when a movie is displayed full frame starts movie playback.

Role

Description

n

[Thumbnail on/off]

Press J to toggle between full-frame and 4-, 9-, or 72-frame thumbnail playback.

o

[View histograms]

A histogram is displayed while the J button is pressed. The histogram display is available in both full-frame and thumbnail playback.

p

[Zoom on/off]

Press J to zoom the display in on the area around the active focus point. Press J again to return to the previous display.

  • To choose the zoom ratio, highlight [Zoom on/off] and press 2.

  • Zoom is available in both full-frame and thumbnail playback.

u

[Choose slot and folder]

Press J to display the [Choose slot and folder] dialog, where you can then choose a slot and folder for playback.

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

a: Autofocus

b: Metering/Exposure

c: Timers/AE Lock

d: Shooting/Display

e: Bracketing/Flash

f: Controls

g: Movie