New Custom Setting: a14 “Max. Aperture Lv During MF”

A [Max. aperture Lv during MF] item has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position a14. When set to [On], the shooting display in the viewfinder or monitor is always displayed with the maximum aperture when the focus mode is set to MF. When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, the aperture will be adjusted to the configured aperture value before shooting.

Cautions: When “Max. Aperture Lv During MF” Is Set to “On”

Regardless of the aperture setting, the lens will always be at maximum aperture when in MF mode. Be sure to avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other powerful light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.
The timing of the shutter release may be slightly delayed.
The frame advance rate may drop.
Flicker may appear on the shooting display in following conditions:
- just before or after the shutter is released,
- if a control assigned the role of [Preview] in Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] is pressed, or
- if you have switched between autofocus and manual focus.
The maximum aperture will not be applied when the lens focus ring is rotated to switch from autofocus to manual focus.