Parts Of The Camera

Question 1

Exposure Compensation Button (+/-)

Answer 1

In modes other than auto.
Used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera.
Chose from values between +/-5 in increments of 1/3.
Press the (+/-) and rotate the main command dial.

Question 2

Command Dials

Answer 2

Use the command dials (main and sub-) to adjust shutter speed (main) or aperture (sub-) or in combination with other buttons to change camera settings

Question 3

Mode dial and mode dial lock release

Answer 3

Press the lock release and rotate the dial to choose between shooting modes: Auto, P ‘programmed auto’, S ‘shutter priority auto’, A ‘aperture priority auto’, M ‘manual’, and U1, U2, U3 ‘user settings mode’

Question 4

Monitor mode button

Answer 4

Press to cycle between viewfinder and monitor displays.

Question 5

AF assist illuminator/Red-eye reduction lamp/Self-timer lamp

Answer 5

May light if the subject is too poorly lit./Reduces the look of red-eye./The self-timer lamp will start to flash after the timer is started, stopping two seconds before the photo is taken.

Question 6

Lens mounting mark

Answer 6

When attaching a lens, be sure the camera is off, align the mounting marks on the lens and camera body, and rotate until the lens clicks into place.

Detaching a lens: camera off, press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise.

Question 7

Charge lamp

Answer 7

To be used with AC charging adapter (sold separately), the charge lamp lights amber while charging is in progress and turns off when charging is complete. The camera can be used while connected but the battery will not charge.

If the battery won’t charge (ex: the battery isn’t compatible or the temp is elevated) the lamp will flash rapidly for 30 seconds and then turn off.

Question 8

Diopter adjustment control

Answer 8

To focus the viewfinder. Lift and rotate the diopter adjustment control. Push the control back in once focus is adjusted to your liking.

Question 9

Sub-selector

Answer 9

Use as a joy-stick to select the focus point, or press the center of the sub-selector to lock focus and/or exposure.

Question 10

AF-ON button

Answer 10

In autofocus mode, the AF-ON button can be used to focus

Question 11

i button

Answer 11

For quick access to frequently used settings. Use the button or the icon on the display.

Tap the desired item or highlight items and press “ok” to view options. You can also adjust settings by highlighting items and rotating the command dials.

Pressing i during playback displays a context-sensitive menu of frequently-used playback options.

Question 12

Memory card access lamp

Answer 12

While photos are being recorded to the memory card , the memory card access lamp will light.

Question 13

OK button

Answer 13

Navigate the menus using the multi selectors and OK button.

Question 14

Release mode/Self timer button

Answer 14

Determines what happens when the shutter-release button is pressed. Hold the button and rotate the main command dial to choose a release mode.

Question 15

Help (?) icon

Answer 15

If a (?) icon appears in the bottom left display, you can view a description of the currently selected option or menu by pushing the (?) button.

Question 16

Zoom in button (magnifying glass w/ plus sign)

Answer 16

Can be used for greater precision when using manual focus to zoom in on the view through the lens.

Question 17

Fn1 and Fn2 buttons

Answer 17

Can be used for quick access to selected settings during shooting. The settings assigned these buttons can be chosen using Custom Setting f2 (Custom control assignment) and the selected setting adjusted either by pressing the button or by pressing the button and rotating the command dials. At default settings, the Fn1 button is used for white balance and Fn2 button to select focus and AF-area modes.

Question 18

Power connector cover

Answer 18

(Rubber flap by battery chamber cover) Cover should be oriented down when using optional accessory EP-5B power connector.

Question 19

DISP button

Answer 19

Use to view or hide indicators in the monitor or viewfinder. Pressing the button cycles the display as follows: indicators on, simplified display, histogram, flash info, information display, virtual horizon.

Question 20

Menu button

Answer 20

To view the menus. To navigate, use the multi selector and (OK) button. Press (OK) to select a highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the MENU button. To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

Question 21

i button

Answer 21

For quick access to frequently used settings. The i menu can be customize by selecting Custom Settings f1 for pictures and g1 for video.