Camera controls

• Viewfinder
• The M (monitor mode) button
• The mode selector
• The shutter-speed dial
• The command dials
• The ISO sensitivity dial
• The exposure compensation dial
• 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 Fn button

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 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.

The mode selector

Use the mode selector to choose a shooting mode.

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.

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.

• 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).

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.

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.

• 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 DISP button

Use the DISP button to cycle through the following displays:

Photo mode

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

Video mode

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. 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. Highlight the icon for the current menu.
   Press 4 to place the cursor in the menu-selection area.

   

   

2. Select a menu.
   Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.

   

   

3. Position the cursor in the selected menu.
   Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.

   

   

4. Highlight a menu item.
   Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.

   

   

5. Display options.
   Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item.

   

   

6. Highlight an option.
   Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option.

   

   

7. 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.

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].

1. 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.
2. Highlight the position you want to change and press J.
   
   A list of the items available for the selected position will be displayed.
3. 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.
4. 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].

1. 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.
2. Highlight 2 and press J.
   
   A list of the items available for the Fn button will be displayed.
3. 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.
4. Press the G button.
   Changes will be saved and the Custom Settings menu will be displayed.