The Setup Menus ([BUTTON/DIAL SETTING])
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 |
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[LOCK (OFF)] | The focus stick cannot 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.
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Select D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU] in the D ([SET UP]) tab.
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Choose the number of items displayed in the quick menu.
Quick menu save/edit options will be displayed.
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Highlight any of the following options and press [MENU]/[OK]
The following can be assigned to the quick menu.
- [IMAGE SIZE]
- [IMAGE QUALITY]
- [FILM SIMULATION]
- [GRAIN EFFECT]
- [COLOR CHROME EFFECT]
- [COLOR CHROME FX BLUE]
- [DYNAMIC RANGE]
- [D RANGE PRIORITY]
- [WHITE BALANCE]
- [HIGHLIGHT TONE]
- [SHADOW TONE]
- [COLOR]
- [SHARPNESS]
- [CLARITY]
- [NOISE REDUCTION]
- [SELECT CUSTOM SETTING]
- [AF MODE] ([MOVIE AF MODE])
- [AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS]
- [FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING]
- [MF ASSIST]
- [TOUCH SCREEN MODE]
- [SELF-TIMER]
- [PHOTOMETRY]
- [SHUTTER TYPE]
- [FLICKER REDUCTION]
- [FLASH FUNCTION SETTING]
- [FLASH COMPENSATION]
- [MOVIE MODE]
- [FULL HD HIGH SPEED REC]
- [INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT]
- [EVF/LCD BRIGHTNESS]
- [EVF/LCD COLOR]
- [NONE]
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].
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Highlight the desired option and press [MENU]/[OK].
The selected option will be assigned to the quick menu.
The quick menu can also be accessed in shooting mode by holding the [Q] button.
[Q MENU BACKGROUND]
Choose [TRANSPARENT] for a transparent background.
Options | |
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[TRANSPARENT] | [BLACK] |
[FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING]
Choose the roles played by the function buttons.
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Select D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING] in the D ([SET UP]) tab.
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Highlight the desired control and press [MENU]/[OK].
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Highlight any of the following options and press [MENU]/[OK] to assign it to the selected control.
[AE LOCK ONLY], [AF LOCK ONLY], [AE/AF LOCK], [AF-ON], and [AWB LOCK ONLY] cannot be assigned to the touch function buttons ([T-Fn1] through [T-Fn4]).
Function button assignment options can also be accessed by holding the [DISP/BACK] button.
Roles That Can Be Assigned to the Function Buttons
Choose from:
- [IMAGE SIZE]
- [IMAGE QUALITY]
- [RAW]
- [FILM SIMULATION]
- [GRAIN EFFECT]
- [COLOR CHROME EFFECT]
- [COLOR CHROME FX BLUE]
- [DYNAMIC RANGE]
- [D RANGE PRIORITY]
- [WHITE BALANCE]
- [CLARITY]
- [SELECT CUSTOM SETTING]
- [FOCUS AREA]
- [FOCUS CHECK]
- [AF MODE]
- [AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS]
- [FACE SELECT] o
- [FACE DETECTION ON/OFF] *
- [AF RANGE LIMITER]
- [SPORTS FINDER MODE]
- [PRE-SHOT sN]
- [SELF-TIMER]
- [AE BKT SETTING]
- [FOCUS BKT SETTING]
- [PHOTOMETRY]
- [SHUTTER TYPE]
- [FLICKER REDUCTION]
- [ISO AUTO SETTING]
- [BRIGHT FRAME BRIGHTNESS]
- [IS MODE]
- [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION]
- [FLASH FUNCTION SETTING]
- [TTL-LOCK]
- [MODELING FLASH]
- [FULL HD HIGH SPEED REC]
- [ZEBRA SETTING]
- [INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT]
- [MOVIE SILENT CONTROL]
- [EYE SENSOR SETTING]
- [PREVIEW DEPTH OF FIELD]
- [PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE]
- [NATURAL LIVE VIEW]
- [HISTOGRAM]
- [ELECTRONIC LEVEL]
- [LARGE INDICATORS MODE]
- [FRONT COMMAND DIAL SWITCH]
- [AE LOCK ONLY]
- [AF LOCK ONLY]
- [AE/AF LOCK]
- [AF-ON]
- [AWB LOCK ONLY]
- [LOCK SETTING]
- [PERFORMANCE]
- [AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER]
- [SELECT PAIRING DESTINATION]
- [Bluetooth ON/OFF]
- [QUICK MENU]
- [PLAYBACK]
- [NONE] (control disabled)
* Selection via the function buttons is not available when the OVF is displayed.
[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]).
n [FACE SELECT] o
n [FACE SELECT] o can be enabled or disabled by pressing the button to which n [FACE SELECT] o is assigned.
Enabling n [FACE SELECT] o allows the focus stick (focus lever) to be used to select the face that will be used for focus. To switch from face-detection to manual focus-area selection (aFocus-Point Selection), press the center of the focus stick (focus lever). Press again to re-enable face detection.
[COMMAND DIAL SETTING]
Choose the roles played by the command dials.
Option | Description |
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[FRONT COMMAND DIAL 1] | Assign shutter speed ([S.S. (PROGRAM SHIFT)]) or aperture ([APERTURE]) 1 to [FRONT COMMAND DIAL 1]. |
[FRONT COMMAND DIAL 2] | Assign shutter speed ([S.S. (PROGRAM SHIFT)]), aperture ([APERTURE]) 1, exposure compensation ([EXP. COMPENSATION]) 2, sensitivity ([ISO]) 3, or no role ([NONE]) to [FRONT COMMAND DIAL 2] or [FRONT COMMAND DIAL 3]. |
[FRONT COMMAND DIAL 3] | |
[REAR COMMAND DIAL] | Assign shutter speed ([S.S. (PROGRAM SHIFT)]), aperture ([APERTURE]) 1, exposure compensation ([EXP. COMPENSATION]) 2, sensitivity ([ISO]) 3, or no role ([NONE]) to the rear command dial. |
1 Aperture set to [A] (auto) and lens equipped with aperture ring or [COMMAND] selected for D [BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [APERTURE RING SETTING (A)].
2 Exposure compensation dial rotated to [C].
3 [C] selected for sensitivity.
You can also press the [Fn2] button to cycle through settings in the order [FRONT COMMAND DIAL 1], [FRONT COMMAND DIAL 2], and [FRONT COMMAND DIAL 3].
The [Fn2] button can be assigned other roles using D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING]. [FRONT COMMAND DIAL SWITCH] can also be assigned to other function buttons (aAssigning Roles to the Function Buttons).
[SHUTTER AF]
Choose whether the camera focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Option | Description |
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[AF-S] |
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[AF-C] |
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[SHUTTER AE]
If [ON] is selected, exposure will lock while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Option | Description |
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[AF-S/MF] |
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[AF-C] |
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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 | |
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[ON] | [OFF] |
[SHOOT WITHOUT CARD]
Choose whether the shutter can be released without a memory card inserted in the camera.
Option | Description |
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[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 | |
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X[CW] (clockwise) | Y[CCW] (counterclockwise) |
[FOCUS RING OPERATION]
Choose how the camera adjusts focus in response to the movement of the focus ring.
Option | Description |
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[NONLINEAR] | Focus is adjusted at the same rate as the ring is rotated. |
[LINEAR] | Focus is adjusted linearly according to the amount the ring is rotated, but the focusing speed is unaffected by the speed the ring is rotated. |
[AE/AF-LOCK MODE]
This option determines the behavior of the button to which exposure and/or focus lock is assigned.
Option | Description |
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[AE&AF ON WHEN PRESSING] | Exposure and/or focus will lock while the button is pressed. |
[AE&AF ON/OFF SWITCH] | Exposure and/or focus will lock when the button is pressed and remain locked until it is pressed again. |
[AWB-LOCK MODE]
Choose the behavior of function buttons assigned auto white balance (AWB) lock. Auto white balance lock is used to lock white balance at the value metered by the camera when [AUTO] is selected for white balance.
Option | Description |
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[AWB ON WHEN PRESSING] | Auto white balance locks while the button is pressed. |
[AWB ON/OFF SWITCH] | Press the button once to lock auto white balance and again to end the lock. |
APERTURE RING SETTING (A)
Choose whether the front command dial can be used to adjust aperture when aperture is set to [A] (auto).
Options | Description |
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[AUTO] | The camera adjusts aperture automatically. |
[COMMAND] | Aperture can be adjusted using the front command dial. |
[APERTURE SETTING]
Choose the method used to adjust aperture when using lenses with no aperture rings.
Option | Description |
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[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). |
a[Fn1 BUTTON SETTING]
Choose the role performed by the [Fn1] button during playback.
Option | Description |
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a[SMARTPHONE TRANSFER ORDER] | Pressing the button marks the current picture for transfer. If the camera is not currently paired with a smartphone, [Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING] options will be displayed (a[Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING]). |
d[SELECT & SMARTPHONE TRANSFER ORDER] | Pressing the button displays a dialog where pictures can be selected for upload to a smartphone with which the camera is paired (a[IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER]). If the camera is not currently paired with a smartphone, [Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING] options will be displayed instead (a[Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING]). |
r[WIRELESS COMMUNICATION] | The button can be used for wireless connections. |
[TOUCH SCREEN SETTING]
Enable or disable touch-screen controls.
Option | Description |
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x [TOUCH SCREEN SETTING] |
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x [DOUBLE TAP SETTING] |
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c [TOUCH FUNCTION] | Enable or disable touch function gestures. |
a [TOUCH SCREEN SETTING] |
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[LOCK]
Lock selected controls to prevent unintended operation.
Option | Description |
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[LOCK SETTING] |
Choose from the following:
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[FUNCTION SELECTION] | Choose the controls locked when [SELECTED FUNCTION] is chosen for [LOCK SETTING]. |
The controls selected using [SELECTED FUNCTION] can be locked at any time during shooting by pressing and holding [MENU]/[OK]. To unlock the controls, press and hold the button again.