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The camera is turned off and does not operate. Position for when you do not use the camera.

The camera operates. The camera and <©> dial operate. (p.38)

• Whenever you set the power switch to <ON/J> or <OFF>, the sensor cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display < ff >.

• To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 1 minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button.

• You can change the auto power-off time with the menu's [5 Auto power off] setting. (p.47)

• If you set the power switch to <OFF> while the image is being recorded to the memory card, [Recording ...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the card finishes recording the image.

Shutter Button

The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

Pressing halfway (9)

This activates autofocusing and automatic exposure that sets the shutter speed and aperture.

The exposure setting will be displayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

Pressing completely

This releases the shutter and takes the picture.

If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. Even during the menu display, image playback, and image recording, you can instantly go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter button halfway.

<6> Using the Main Dial for Selecting

(1) After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial.

When you press a button, its function remains selected for 6 seconds (9). During this time, you can turn the <6> dial to set the desired setting. When the function turns off or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot.

• Use the dial to select or set the shooting mode, AF mode, metering mode, AF point, ISO speed, exposure compensation when the <O> button is pressed, or memory card.

While looking at the viewfinder or top LCD panel, turn the <6> dial to set the desired setting.

• In this way, you can set the shutter speed, aperture, etc.

<©> Using the Quick Control Dial for Selecting

Before using the <0> dial, set the power switch to < J>.

(1) After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial.

When you press a button, its function remains selected for 6 seconds (9). During this time, you can turn the <0 > dial to set the desired setting. When the function turns off or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot.

• Use the dial to select or set the shooting mode, drive mode, flash exposure compensation, AF point, ISO speed, exposure compensation when the <O> button is pressed, white balance, or image recording size.

While looking at the viewfinder or top LCD panel, turn the < O > dial to set the desired setting.

• Use this dial to set the exposure compensation amount and the aperture setting for manual exposures.

Hi You can also operate (1) when the power switch is set to <ON>.

<9> Operating the Multi-controller

The <9> consists of eight direction keys and a button at the center.

• Use it to select the center AF point, correcting white balance, select focusing frame during Live View shooting, or scroll the image during magnified view.

Vertical Shooting

The bottom of the camera provides a shutter button, <6> Main Dial, <S> AF point selection button, <A> AE Lock button, <AF-ON> AF Start button, and <FEL> FE lock/Multi-spot metering button all for vertical shooting.

• Before using the vertical shooting controls, set the vertical operation on/ off switch to <ON>.

• When not using the vertical shooting controls, set the switch to <OFF> to prevent accidental operation.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity

1 Remove the eyecup.

• While grasping both sides of the eyecup, slide it upward to remove.

2 Turn the dioptric adjustment knob.

• Turn the knob to the right or left until the AF points or the center spot metering circle looks sharp in the viewfinder.

Q If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens Eg (optional) is recommended.

Holding the Camera

To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.

1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.

2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.

3. Press the shutter button lightly with your right hand's index finger.

4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.

5. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.

6. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other.

Horizontal shooting

Vertical shooting

Horizontal shooting

Vertical shooting