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Access options for camera controls.


To access control options, press [MENU/OK], select the D ([SET UP]) tab, and choose [BUTTON/DIAL SETTING].

[FOCUS LEVER SETTING]

Choose the functions performed by the focus stick (focus lever).

Option Description
[LOCK (OFF)] The focus stick can not be used during shooting.
[PUSH n TO UNLOCK] Press the stick to view the focus-point display and tilt the stick to select a focus point.
[ON] Tilt the stick to view the focus-point display and select a focus point.

[EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU]

Choose the items displayed in the quick menu.

  1. Select D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU] in the D ([SET UP]) tab.

  2. The current quick menu will be displayed; use the selector to highlight the item you wish to change and press [MENU/OK].

  3. Highlight any of the following options and press [MENU/OK] to assign it to the selected position.

    [IMAGE SIZE]

    [IMAGE QUALITY]

    [FILM SIMULATION] *

    [GRAIN EFFECT] *

    [COLOR CHROME EFFECT] *

    [SMOOTH SKIN EFFECT] *

    [DYNAMIC RANGE] *

    [WHITE BALANCE] *

    [HIGHLIGHT TONE] *

    [SHADOW TONE] *

    [COLOR] *

    [SHARPNESS] *

    [NOISE REDUCTION] *

    [SELECT CUSTOM SETTING] *

    [AF MODE]

    [FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING]

    [MF ASSIST]

    [TOUCH SCREEN MODE]

    [SELF-TIMER]

    [PHOTOMETRY]

    [SHUTTER TYPE]

    [FLICKER REDUCTION]

    [FLASH FUNCTION SETTING]

    [FLASH COMPENSATION]

    [MOVIE MODE]

    [MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT]

    [EVF/LCD BRIGHTNESS]

    [EVF/LCD COLOR]

    [NONE]

    * Stored in custom settings bank.

    Select [NONE] to assign no option to the selected position. When [SELECT CUSTOM SETTING] is selected, current settings are shown in the quick menu by the label [BASE].

  4. Highlight the desired item and press [MENU/OK] to assign it to the selected position.

The quick menu can also be accessed in shooting mode by holding the [Q] button.

[FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING]

Choose the roles played by the function buttons.

  1. Select D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING] in the D ([SET UP]) tab.

  2. Highlight the desired control and press [MENU/OK].

  3. Highlight any of the following options and press [MENU/OK] to assign it to the selected control.

    [EXP. COMPENSATION]

    [IMAGE SIZE]

    [IMAGE QUALITY]

    [RAW]

    [FILM SIMULATION]

    [GRAIN EFFECT]

    [COLOR CHROME EFFECT]

    [SMOOTH SKIN EFFECT]

    [DYNAMIC RANGE]

    [WHITE BALANCE]

    [SELECT CUSTOM SETTING]

    [FOCUS AREA]

    [FOCUS CHECK]

    [AF MODE]

    [RAPID AF]

    [FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING]

    [SELF-TIMER]

    [AE BKT SETTING]

    [FOCUS BKT SETTING]

    [PHOTOMETRY]

    [SHUTTER TYPE]

    [FLICKER REDUCTION]

    [ISO AUTO SETTING]

    [35mm FORMAT MODE]

    [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION]

    [FLASH FUNCTION SETTING]

    [TTL-LOCK]

    [MODELING FLASH]

    [MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT]

    [PREVIEW DEPTH OF FIELD]

    [PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE]

    [PREVIEW PIC. EFFECT]

    [HISTOGRAM]

    [ELECTRONIC LEVEL]

    [LARGE INDICATORS MODE]

    [AE LOCK ONLY]

    [AF LOCK ONLY]

    [AE/AF LOCK]

    [AF-ON]

    [APERTURE SETTING]

    [LOCK SETTING]

    [PLAYBACK]

    [NONE] (control disabled)

    Function button assignment options can also be accessed by holding the [DISP/BACK] button. The selector can not be assigned more than one role at a time.

[AF-ON]

If [AF-ON] is selected, you can press the control instead of keeping the shutter button pressed halfway.

[MODELING FLASH]

If [MODELING FLASH] is selected when a compatible shoe-mounted flash unit is attached, you can press the control to test-fire the flash and check for shadows and the like (modeling flash).

[TTL-LOCK]

If [TTL-LOCK] is selected, you can press the control to lock flash output according to the option selected for F[FLASH SETTING] > [TTL-LOCK MODE] (a[TTL-LOCK MODE]).

[SELECTOR BUTTON SETTING]

Choose the roles played by the up, down, left, and right buttons on the selector.

Option Description
[Fn BUTTON] The selector buttons serve as function buttons.
[FOCUS AREA] The selector buttons can be used to position the focus area.

Selecting [FOCUS AREA] prevents you accessing the functions assigned to the function buttons.

[COMMAND DIAL SETTING]

Choose the roles played by the command dials.

Option Description
Y[F] X[S.S.] The front command dial controls aperture, the rear command dial shutter speed.
Y[S.S.] X[F] The front command dial controls shutter speed, the rear command dial aperture.

o[S.S. OPERATION]

Select [OFF] to disable shutter-speed fine-tuning using the command dials.

Options
[ON] [OFF]

[SHUTTER AF]

Choose whether the camera focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Option Description
[ON] In focus mode [S] ([AF‑S]), the camera focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway and locks focus while the button remains in this position. In focus mode [C] ([AF‑C]), focus is adjusted continually while the button is pressed halfway.
[OFF] The camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

[SHUTTER AE]

If [ON] is selected, exposure will lock while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Options
[ON] [OFF]

Select [OFF] to allow the camera to adjust exposure before each shot taken in burst mode.

[SHOOT WITHOUT LENS]

Choose [ON] to enable the shutter release when no lens is attached.

Options
[ON] [OFF]

[SHOOT WITHOUT CARD]

Choose whether the shutter can be released without a memory card inserted in the camera.

Option Description
[ON] When no memory card is inserted, the shutter can be released to test camera function and the shooting and setup menus can be displayed.
[OFF] The shutter is disabled if no memory card is inserted, preventing accidental loss of pictures taken without a memory card.

[FOCUS RING]

Choose the direction in which the focus ring is rotated to increase the focus distance.

Options
X[CW] (clockwise) Y[CCW] (counterclockwise)

[AE/AF-LOCK MODE]

If [AE & AF ON WHEN PRESSING] is selected, exposure and/or focus will lock while you press the button to which exposure or focus lock is assigned. If [AE & AF ON/OFF SWITCH] is selected, exposure and/or focus will lock when the button is pressed and remain locked until it is pressed again.

Options
[AE & AF ON WHEN PRESSING] [AE & AF ON/OFF SWITCH]

[EXPO. COMP. BUTTON SETTING]

Control the behavior of the rear command dial and the button to which exposure compensation is assigned. If d[ON WHEN PRESSING] is selected, exposure compensation can be adjusted by holding the button while rotating dial; if d[ON/OFF SWITCH] is selected, exposure compensation can be set by pressing the button once, rotating the dial, and then pressing the button again.

Options
[ON WHEN PRESSING] [ON/OFF SWITCH]

[APERTURE SETTING]

Choose the method used to adjust aperture when using lenses with no aperture rings.

Option Description
[AUTO] +
o [MANUAL]
Rotate the front command dial to choose the aperture. Rotate past minimum aperture to choose [A] (auto).
[AUTO] Aperture is selected automatically; camera functions in exposure mode [P] (program AE) or [S] (shutter-priority AE).
[MANUAL] Rotate the front command dial to choose the aperture; camera functions in exposure mode [A] (aperture-priority AE) or [M] (manual).

[TOUCH SCREEN SETTING]

Enable or disable touch-screen controls.

Options
[ON] [OFF]

[LOCK]

Lock selected controls to prevent unintended operation.

Option Description
[LOCK SETTING]

Choose from the following:

[UNLOCK]: Reset lock options.

[ALL FUNCTION]: Lock all controls in the [FUNCTION SELECTION] list.

[SELECTED FUNCTION]: Lock only the controls selected in the  [FUNCTION SELECTION] list.

[UNCTION SELECTION] Choose the controls locked when [SELECTED FUNCTION] is chosen for [LOCK SETTING].

The selector and the [Q] button can be locked at any time by pressing and holding the [MENU/OK] button.