Parts of the Camera

AFn1 button

BShutter button

CExposure compensation dial

DAuto mode selector lever

EShutter speed dial

FHot shoe

GFilm simulation dial

HN (flash pop-up) lever

IStrap clip

JConnector cover

KFocus mode selector

LLens signal contacts

MLens release button

NMicrophone

OAF-assist illuminator
Self-timer lamp
Tally light

PFront command dial

QON/OFF switch

RFlash

SBody cap

TMicrophone/remote release connector (φ3.5mm)

UUSB connector (Type-C)

VHDMI Micro connector (Type D)

TUse of an optional RR‑100 remote release requires a third-party adapter to convert the three-pin, φ2.5 mm connector to a three-pin, φ3.5 mm connector.

WDRIVE button
b (delete) button

Xa (playback) button

YDiopter adjustment control

ZElectronic viewfinder (EVF)

aFn2 button

bAFON button

cRear command dial

dIndicator lamp
Tally light

eAEL (exposure lock) button

fQ (quick menu) button

gFocus stick (focus lever)

hMENU/OK button

iDISP (display)/BACK button
x (Bluetooth) button

jCable channel cover for DC coupler

kBattery-chamber cover

lBattery-chamber cover latch

mTripod mount

nSpeaker

oLCD monitor
Touch screen

pEye sensor

qBattery latch

rBattery chamber

sMemory card slot

tSerial number plate

The Serial Number Plate
The Focus Stick (Focus Lever)
The Shutter Speed Dial
Film Simulation Dial
The DRIVE Button
The Exposure Compensation Dial
The Auto Mode Selector Lever
The Command Dials
The Indicator Lamp
The LCD Monitor
Focusing the Viewfinder

The Serial Number Plate

Do not remove the serial number plate, which provides the CMIIT ID, serial number, and other important information.

Serial number plate

The Focus Stick (Focus Lever)

Tilt or press the focus stick to select the focus area. The focus stick can also be used to navigate the menus.

To choose the role played by the focus stick, press and hold the center of the stick or use DBUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FOCUS LEVER SETTING.

Use GAF/MF SETTING > xFWRAP FOCUS POINT to choose whether focus-area selection is bounded by the borders of the display or “wraps around” from one edge of the display to another.

The Shutter Speed Dial

The shutter speed dial is used to choose the shutter speed.

Film Simulation Dial

Rotate the film simulation dial and set the icon to the indicator to configure the film simulation.

Film Simulation Dial	Description
c PROVIA/STANDARD d Velvia/VIVID e ASTIA/SOFT i CLASSIC CHROME c REALA ACE g CLASSIC Neg. n NOSTALGIC Neg. a ACROS	Shoot with each film simulation. When shooting with aACROS, use HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > FILM SIMULATION DIAL SETTING to set the filter.
FS1 FS2 FS3	Shoot with a film simulation set in HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > FILM SIMULATION DIAL SETTING. Separate settings are available for still photography and movie recording.
C (Custom)	Shoot with a film simulation set in HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > FILM SIMULATION or in FFILM SIMULATION without setting a film simulation with the film simulation dial. The film simulation setting can be changed with the command dial (aCOMMAND DIAL SETTING).

The following settings are valid only when the film simulation dial is set to C.

Settings of HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > FILM SIMULATION or FFILM SIMULATION
Settings of the film simulation in the Q menu
Settings by the function buttons to which a film simulation has been assigned
Settings of VFILM SIMULATION saved in HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > xEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING or in BMOVIE SETTING > FEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING.

The DRIVE Button

Pressing the DRIVE button displays drive-mode menu, where you can choose from the following the drive modes.

Mode
B	Single frame (aTaking Photographs)
J	High-speed burst (aContinuous Shooting (Burst Mode))
O	Low-speed burst (aContinuous Shooting (Burst Mode))
W	ISO BKT (aISO BKT)
V	WHITE BALANCE BKT (aWHITE BALANCE BKT)
BKT	Bracketing (aBracketing)
h	HDR (aHDR)
j	Multiple exposure (aMultiple Exposures)
Adv.	Adv. MODE (aPanoramas, aAdvanced Filters)
F	Movie (aRecording Movies)

The Exposure Compensation Dial

Rotate the dial to choose an exposure compensation amount.

The Auto Mode Selector Lever

Switch between auto and manual modes.

Position	Mode
	Select from P (program AE), S (shutter-priority AE), A (aperture-priority AE), and M (manual) modes. Adjust shutter speed and aperture using program shift (mode P) or set shutter speed and/or aperture manually (modes S, A, and M). aMode P: Program AE aMode S: Shutter-Priority AE aMode A: Aperture-Priority AE aMode M: Manual Exposure
	Auto mode. The camera adjusts settings automatically according to the option selected by rotating the front command dial. Choose from modes suited to specific subject types, or select AUTO to let the camera automatically match the mode to the subject. Scene selection is not available in drive modes W, V, BKT, and h. aY (AUTO)

Position

Mode

Select from P (program AE), S (shutter-priority AE), A (aperture-priority AE), and M (manual) modes. Adjust shutter speed and aperture using program shift (mode P) or set shutter speed and/or aperture manually (modes S, A, and M).

aMode P: Program AE

aMode S: Shutter-Priority AE

aMode A: Aperture-Priority AE

aMode M: Manual Exposure

Auto mode. The camera adjusts settings automatically according to the option selected by rotating the front command dial. Choose from modes suited to specific subject types, or select AUTO to let the camera automatically match the mode to the subject. Scene selection is not available in drive modes W, V, BKT, and h.

aY (AUTO)

Restrictions may apply to camera settings depending on the mode and shooting conditions.

The Command Dials

Rotate or press the command dials to:

Front command dial
Rear command dial

Rotate	Select menu tabs or page through menus Adjust aperture Choose a scene (auto mode) Choose a film simulation Adjust exposure compensation Adjust sensitivity View other pictures during playback
Press	Choose the roles played by the front command dial (aChoosing a Function for the Front Command Dial) Press and hold to choose the option selected for DBUTTON/DIAL SETTING > COMMAND DIAL SETTING in the D (setup) menu

Rotate

Select menu tabs or page through menus
Adjust aperture
Choose a scene (auto mode)
Choose a film simulation
Adjust exposure compensation
Adjust sensitivity
View other pictures during playback

Press

Choose the roles played by the front command dial (aChoosing a Function for the Front Command Dial)
Press and hold to choose the option selected for DBUTTON/DIAL SETTING > COMMAND DIAL SETTING in the D (setup) menu

Rotate	Highlight menu items Choose the desired combination of shutter speed and aperture (program shift) Choose a shutter speed Adjust exposure compensation Adjust settings in the quick menu Choose the size of the focus frame Zoom in or out in full frame playback Zoom in or out in multi-frame playback
Press	Zoom in on the active focus point ^* Press and hold to choose the manual focus mode focus display ^* Zoom in on the active focus point during playback

Rotate

Highlight menu items
Choose the desired combination of shutter speed and aperture (program shift)
Choose a shutter speed
Adjust exposure compensation
Adjust settings in the quick menu
Choose the size of the focus frame
Zoom in or out in full frame playback
Zoom in or out in multi-frame playback

Press

Zoom in on the active focus point ^*
Press and hold to choose the manual focus mode focus display ^*
Zoom in on the active focus point during playback

* Available only if FOCUS CHECK is assigned to a function button.

The rotation direction for the command dials can be selected using DBUTTON/DIAL SETTING > COMMAND DIAL DIRECTION.

Choosing a Function for the Front Command Dial

Press the center of the front command dial during shooting to choose a function assigned in DBUTTON/DIAL SETTING > COMMAND DIAL SETTING.

The following functions can be assigned.

Function	Description
S.S. (PROGRAM SHIFT)	Select a shutter speed. Program shift is possible in mode P.
APERTURE	Adjust aperture when the aperture setting is A (auto) and DBUTTON/DIAL SETTING > APERTURE RING SETTING (A) is COMMAND or when the lens is not equipped with an aperture ring.
EXP. COMPENSATION	Adjust exposure compensation when the exposure compensation dial is set to C.
ISO	Adjust sensitivity.
FILM SIMULATION	Choose a film simulation when the film simulation dial is set to C.

Choose between FILM SIMULATION and AUTO MODE SETTING when the auto mode selector lever is set to AUTO (aChoosing a Scene Mode).

Depending on the shooting mode or drive mode, some functions cannot be assigned or may be disabled even if they have been assigned.

Choosing a Function for the Rear Command Dial

Values of the functions assigned by REAR COMMAND DIAL in DBUTTON/DIAL SETTING > COMMAND DIAL SETTING can be adjusted by the rear command dial during shooting. The following functions can be assigned to the dial.

Function	Description
S.S. (PROGRAM SHIFT)	Select a shutter speed. Program shift is possible in mode P.
APERTURE	Adjust aperture when the aperture setting is A (auto) and DBUTTON/DIAL SETTING > APERTURE RING SETTING (A) is COMMAND or when the lens is not equipped with an aperture ring.
EXP. COMPENSATION	Adjust exposure compensation when the exposure compensation dial is set to C.
ISO	Adjust sensitivity.
FILM SIMULATION	Choose a film simulation when the film simulation dial is set to C.

The function is automatically switched to EXP. COMPENSATION when the auto mode selector lever is set to AUTO.

Depending on the shooting mode or drive mode, some functions cannot be assigned or may be disabled even if they have been assigned.

The Indicator Lamp

Camera status is shown by the indicator lamp.

Indicator lamp	Camera status
Glows green	Focus locked.
Blinks green	Focus or slow shutter speed warning. Pictures can be taken.
Blinks green and orange	Camera on: Recording pictures, or picture displayed for confirmation after being taken with option other than OFF selected for DSCREEN SETTING > IMAGE DISP. (additional pictures can be taken).
Blinks green and orange	Camera off: Uploading pictures to a smartphone or tablet. ^*
Glows orange	Recording pictures. No additional pictures can be taken at this time.
Blinks orange	Flash charging; flash will not fire when picture is taken.
Blinks red	Lens or memory error.

* Displayed only if pictures are selected for upload.

Warnings may also appear in the display.

The indicator lamp remains off while your eye is to the viewfinder.

The BMOVIE SETTING > TALLY LIGHT option can be used to choose the lamp (indicator or AF-assist) that lights during movie recording and whether the lamp blinks or remains steady.

The indicator lamp blinks green whenever the displays are off during interval-timer photography.

The LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor can be tilted for easier viewing, but be careful not to touch the wires or trap fingers or other objects behind the monitor. Touching the wires could cause camera malfunction.

The LCD monitor also functions as a touch screen that can be used for:

Touch photography (aLCD Monitor)
Focus area selection (aEVF)
Function selection (aTouch Function)
Movie optimized control oL(aMOVIE OPTIMIZED CONTROLoL)
Playback (aPlayback Touch Controls)

Focusing the Viewfinder

If the indicators displayed in the viewfinder are blurred, put your eye to the viewfinder and rotate the diopter adjustment control until the display is in sharp focus.