Camera controls

Viewfinder

Placing your eye to the viewfinder activates the eye sensor, switching the display from the monitor to the viewfinder. Note that the eye sensor will also respond to other objects, such as your fingers.
The viewfinder can be used for menus and playback if desired.

The diopter adjustment control

The viewfinder can be focused by rotating the diopter adjustment control.
Be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye.

Extended use

When using the viewfinder for extended periods, you can select [Off] for Custom Setting d7 [Apply settings to live view] to ensure that viewfinder brightness and hue are adjusted for ease of viewing.

The M (monitor mode) button

Press the M button to cycle between viewfinder and monitor displays.

Press the M button to cycle through the displays as follows.

[Automatic display switch]: The camera automatically switches between the viewfinder and monitor displays based on information from the eye sensor.

[Viewfinder only]: The monitor remains blank. The viewfinder is used for shooting, menus, and playback.

[Monitor only]: The monitor is used for shooting, menus, and playback. The viewfinder display will remain blank even if you put your eye to the viewfinder.

[Prioritize viewfinder]: The camera functions in a manner similar to existing digital SLR cameras.

During photo mode, placing your eye to the viewfinder turns the viewfinder on; the monitor remains off after you take your eye away.
During video mode or playback or while menus are displayed, the camera automatically switches between the viewfinder and the monitor based on information from the eye sensor.

Monitor mode

You can limit the choice of monitor modes available using the [Limit monitor mode selection] item in the setup menu.

The mode selector

Use the mode selector to choose a shooting mode.

Mode		Description
AUTO (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.

The shutter-speed dial

In mode S or M, you can rotate the shutter-speed dial to set the shutter speed.

To select [X] or [T], or to change from [1/3STEP], [X], [T], or [B], rotate while pressing the shutter-speed dial lock release.

1	1/4000 s–1/2 s
2	1–4 s (red text)
3	B (Bulb) (Long time-exposures)

4	T (Time) (Long time-exposures)
5	X (Flash sync) (e1: Flash sync speed)
6	1/3STEP (1/3 step) (Selecting shutter speed in step sizes of 1/3 (modes S and M))

The command dials

Rotate the command dials to choose settings for aperture or the functions assigned to other camera controls.

The ISO sensitivity dial

You can rotate the ISO sensitivity dial while pressing the ISO sensitivity dial lock release to adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) according to the amount of light available.

Photo mode

ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by holding the ISO sensitivity dial lock release and rotating the ISO sensitivity dial.

In b mode, the setting is fixed at ISO-A (AUTO), and the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

Video mode

You can set the ISO sensitivity only with the following settings. In all other cases, the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

Mode: M
[ISO sensitivity settings] > [Auto ISO control (mode M)] in the video recording menu: [Off]

ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by holding the ISO sensitivity dial lock release and rotating the ISO sensitivity dial.

Select from values of from ISO 100 to 25600. If the ISO sensitivity dial is set to any other value, it will be set to ISO 25600.

The exposure compensation dial

You can rotate the exposure compensation dial to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure compensation can be used to make pictures brighter or darker.

−1 EV

No exposure compensation

+1 EV

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 tap the monitor to set the self-timer.
If you set the exposure compensation dial to [C] in self-portrait mode, you can tap the monitor to 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.
In video mode, press the video-record button to record video.
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, mode selector, shutter-speed dial, ISO sensitivity dial, and exposure compensation 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 viewfinder cannot be used.
The following functions cannot be used.
- [Long exposure NR]
- [Auto bracketing]
- [HDR (high dynamic range)]
- [Exposure delay mode]
- [Extended shutter speeds (M)]
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. During viewfinder photography, touch controls are disabled and cannot be used for focus or the like.

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 (Photo mode)

Displayed when [On] is selected for Custom Setting d7 [Apply settings to live view].
Not displayed if [On] is selected for [Overlay shooting] during multiple exposure photography.

The viewfinder

The DISP button can also be used to choose the information displayed in the viewfinder. Note, however, that the information display does not appear in the viewfinder.

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 photo-mode i menu 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 Fn button

Use the Fn button for quick access to selected settings.

By default, the Fn button is assigned white balance (White balance).
The assigned setting can be adjusted by holding the Fn button and rotating the command dial. In some cases, adjustments can be made using both the main and sub-command dials.

Choosing roles for the Fn button

The role played by the Fn button can be selected using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] or g2 [Custom controls] > [Fn 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 2 and press J.

A list of the items available for the Fn button will be displayed.
Highlight the desired item and press J.
- The item will be assigned to the Fn button and the options shown in Step 2 will be displayed.
Press the G button.
Changes will be saved and the Custom Settings menu will be displayed.