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C.FnIV-5: Shutter/AE lock buttonC.FnIV-6: Erase button function
How to change the functions of the Shutter/AE lock button and the Erase button
You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes.
As a custom function of your camera, you can assign functions to the Shutter/AE lock button and the (Erase) button other than the functions that are set by default.
C.FnIV-5: Shutter/AE lock button
The functions that can be assigned to the Shutter/AE lock button are as follows.
Number | Setting details |
---|---|
0: AF/AE lock | This is the default setting when first purchased. |
1: AE lock/AF | This is convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Press the < |
In the Servo AF operation, you can press the < | |
This is useful for subjects which keep moving and stopping repeatedly.
With Servo AF, pressing the < |
C.FnIV-6: Erase button function
You can assign a frequently-used function to the ⋖⋗ button. While the camera is ready to shoot, press ⋖
⋗.
The functions that can be assigned to the ⋖⋗ button are as follows.
Number | Setting details |
---|---|
0: Normal (set center AF point) | This is the default setting when first purchased. |
1: Depth-of-field preview | The aperture opening (diaphragm) changes only at the moment when the picture is taken. Otherwise, the aperture remains fully open. Therefore, when you look at the scene on the LCD monitor, the depth of field will look narrow. Press the < |
2: ISO speed | The ISO speed setting screen will appear. Press the < |
3: Flash exposure compensation | Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. You can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. |
4: Incr LCD brightness (temp) | Pressing the < |
How to change the functions of the Shutter/AE lock button and the Erase button
To change the functions of the Shutter/AE lock button and the Erase button, follow the steps below.
1. Set the power to ⋖ON⋗.
2. Press the ⋖MENU⋗ button to display the menu screen.
3. Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)] under the [ ], then press the ⋖
/SET⋗ button.
4. Press the ⋖ Main Dial ⋗ to select the Custom Function No., then press the ⋖/SET⋗ button.
[C.Fn-5: Shutter/AE lock button] has been selected here as an example.
5. Press the ⋖ Main Dial ⋗ to select the setting (number), then press the ⋖/SET⋗ button.
At the bottom of the screen, the current Custom Function settings are indicated below the respective function numbers.
6. Press the ⋖MENU⋗ button. The screen for step 3 will reappear.
Caution
Clearing All Custom Functions
Under [Clear settings] in step3, select [Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)] to clear all the Custom Function settings.