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C.Fn-9:Shutter/AE lock buttonC.Fn-10:Assign SET button
How to change the functions of the Shutter/AE lock button and the SET 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 SET button other than the functions that are set by default.
C.Fn-9: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. |
Convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Press the < | |
2: AF/AF lock, no AE lock | In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the < |
3: AE/AF, no AE lock | This is useful for subjects which keep moving and stopping repeatedly. In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the < |
C.Fn-10:Assign SET button
You can assign a frequently-used function to the ⋖SET⋗ button. Press the ⋖SET⋗ button when the camera is ready to shoot.
The functions that can be assigned to the SET button are as follows.
Number | Setting details |
0: Normal (disabled) | This is the default setting when first purchased. |
1: Image quality | Press the <SET> button to display the image-recording quality setting screen on the LCD monitor. Select the desired image-recording quality, then press the <SET> button. |
2: Flash exposure compensation | When you press the <SET> button, the flash exposure compensation setting screen will appear. Set the flash exposure compensation, then press the <SET> button. |
Assigns the same function as the <DISP.> button. | |
4: Menu display | Press the <SET> button to display the menu screen. |
5: ISO speed | The ISO speed setting screen will appear. Press the <Cross Keys> or turn the <Main Dial> to change the ISO speed. You can also refer to the viewfinder to set the ISO speed. |
How to change the functions of the Shutter/AE lock button and the SET button
To change the functions of the Shutter/AE lock button and the SET button, follow the steps below.
1. Set the power switch 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 ⋖⋗(Cross Keys) to select the Custom Function No., then press the ⋖SET⋗ button.
[C.Fn-9: Shutter/AE lock button] has been selected here as an example.
5. Press the ⋖⋗ (Cross Keys) 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.