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    Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
    Take	smarter,	more	sophisticated	shots,	and	customize	
    the	camera	for	your	shooting	style
    •	 Instructions	in	this	chapter	apply	to	the	camera	as	set	to	the	respective	mode.
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    Specific Shutter Speeds ( Mode)
    Set	your	preferred	shutter	speed	before	shooting	as	follows.	The	camera	automatically	adjusts	the	aperture	value	to	suit	your	shutter	speed.
    For	details	on	available	shutter	speeds,	see	“Specifications”	( =		303).
    1	 Enter		mode.
    zzSet	the	mode	dial	to	.
    2	 Set	the	shutter	speed.
    zzTurn	the		dial	to	set	the	shutter	speed.
    •	 With	shutter	speeds	of	1.3	seconds	or	slower,	there	will	be	a	delay	before	you	can	shoot	again,	as	images	are	processed	to	remove	noise.
    •	 When	shooting	at	low	shutter	speeds	on	a	tripod,	you	should	set	[IS	Mode]	to	[Off]	(=		160).
    •	 Maximum	shutter	speed	with	the	flash	is	1/2000	second.	If	you	specify	a	faster	speed,	the	camera	will	automatically	reset	the	speed	to	1/2000	second	before	shooting.
    •	 With	shutter	speeds	of	1.3	seconds	or	slower,	ISO	speed	is	[]	and	cannot	be	changed.
    •	 Orange	display	of	aperture	values	when	you	press	the	shutter	button	halfway	indicates	that	the	settings	deviate	from	standard	exposure.	Adjust	the	shutter	speed	until	the	aperture	value	is	displayed	in	white,	or	use	safety	shift	(=		163).
    •	 :	Time	value
    •	 You	can	customize	camera	operation	so	that	turning	the		dial	changes	the	shutter	speed	(=		168).
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    Specific Aperture Values ( Mode)
    Set	your	preferred	aperture	value	before	shooting	as	follows.	The	camera	automatically	adjusts	the	shutter	speed	to	suit	your	aperture	value.
    For	details	on	available	aperture	values,	see	“Specifications”	( =		303).
    1	 Enter		mode.
    zzSet	the	mode	dial	to	.
    2	 Set	the	aperture	value.
    zzTurn	the		dial	to	set	the	aperture	value.
    •	 Orange	display	of	shutter	speeds	when	you	press	the	shutter	button	halfway	indicates	that	the	settings	deviate	from	standard	exposure.	Adjust	the	aperture	value	until	the	shutter	speed	is	displayed	in	white,	or	use	safety	shift	(see	below).
    •	 :	Aperture	value	(size	of	the	opening	made	by	the	iris	in	the	lens)
    •	 To	avoid	exposure	problems	in		and		modes,	you	can	have	the	camera	automatically	adjust	the	shutter	speed	or	aperture	value,	even	when	standard	exposure	cannot	otherwise	be	obtained.	Press	the	< n>	button	and	set	[Safety	Shift]	on	the	[4]	tab	to	[On]	( =		48).		
    However,	safety	shift	is	disabled	when	the	flash	fires.
    •	 You	can	customize	camera	operation	so	that	turning	the		dial	changes	the	aperture	value	(=		168). 
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    Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture 
    Values ( Mode)
    Follow	these	steps	before	shooting	to	set	your	preferred	shutter	speed	and	aperture	value	to	obtain	the	desired	exposure.
    For	details	on	available	shutter	speeds	and	aperture	values,	see	“Specifications”	( =		303).
    Aperture	Value
    Shutter
    	Speed
    Standard
    	Exposure	Level
    Exposure	Level	Mark
    Exposure	Level	Indicator
    1	 Enter		mode.
    zzSet	the	mode	dial	to	.
    2	 Configure	the	setting.
    zzTurn	the		dial	to	set	the	shutter	speed,	and	turn	the		dial	to	set	the	aperture	value.
    XXAn	exposure	level	mark	based	on	your	specified	value	is	shown	on	the	exposure	level	indicator	for	comparison	to	the	standard	exposure	level.
    XXThe	exposure	level	mark	is	shown	in	orange	when	the	difference	from	standard	exposure	exceeds	2	stops.	“–2”	or	“+2”	is	displayed	in	orange	in	the	lower	right	when	you	press	the	shutter	button	halfway.
    •	 After	you	set	the	shutter	speed	or	aperture	value,	the	exposure	level	may	change	if	you	adjust	the	zoom	or	recompose	the	shot.
    •	 Screen	brightness	may	change	depending	on	your	specified	shutter	speed	or	aperture	value.	However,	screen	brightness	remains	the	same	when	the	flash	is	up	and	the	mode	is	set	to	[h].
    •	 To	have	both	the	shutter	speed	and	aperture	value	automatically	adjusted	to	obtain	standard	exposure,	hold	the	shutter	button	halfway	and	press	the		button.	Note	that	standard	exposure	may	not	be	possible	with	some	settings.
    •	 With	shutter	speeds	of	1.3	seconds	or	slower,	ISO	speed	is	[]	and	cannot	be	changed.
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    Specific	Shutter	Speeds	and	Aperture	Values	(	Mode)
    •	:	Manual
    •	 Calculation	of	standard	exposure	is	based	on	the	specified	metering	method	(=		127).
    •	 You	can	customize	camera	operation	so	that	turning	the		dial	adjusts	the	shutter	speed	and	turning	the		dial	adjusts	the	aperture	value	(=		168).
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    Adjusting the Flash Output
    Choose	from	the	three	flash	levels	in		mode.
    1	 Enter		mode.
    zzSet	the	mode	dial	to	.
    2	 Configure	the	setting.
    zzRaise	the	flash,	press	the		button	and	immediately	turn	the		dial	to	choose	the	flash	level,	and	then	press	the		button.
    XXOnce	the	setting	is	complete,	[X]	is	displayed.
    •	 You	can	also	set	the	flash	level	by	choosing	[X]	in	the	FUNC.	menu	(=		47),	or	by	accessing		(=		48)	and	choosing	[Flash	Output]	in	[Flash	Control]	on	the	[4]	tab.
    •	 You	can	set	the	flash	level	in		or		mode	by	accessing		(=		48),	choosing	[Flash	Control]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	setting	[Flash	Mode]	to	[Manual].
    •	 You	can	also	access	the	[Built-in	Flash	Settings]		screen	as	follows	(except	when	an	external	flash	(sold	separately)	is	attached	to	the	camera).
    -	 Press	and	hold	the		button	for	at	least	one	second.
    -	 When	the	flash	is	up,	press	the		button	and	immediately	press	the		button.  
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    Customization for Shooting Styles
    Still	ImagesMovies
    Customizing Display Information
    Set	the	number	of	custom	displays	(=		46)	and	what	information	is	displayed	in	each	display	when	the	< p>	button	is	pushed	in	shooting	display.
    1	 Access	the	setting	screen.
    zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Custom	Display]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	press	the		button	(=		48).
    2	 Choose	[LCD/Viewfinder].
    zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial,	and	then	press	the		button	to	configure	custom	displays	[],	[]	or	[]	which	are	displayed	when	the		button	is	pressed.
    zzTo	deactivate	a	custom	display,	press	the		button	to	add	[]	to	[],	[]	or		
    [].
    zzNote	that	[]	cannot	be	applied	to	[LCD/
    Viewfinder]	custom	display	currently	in	use.
    3	 Configure	the	setting.
    zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	an	item,	and	then	press	the		button.	Items	you	choose	for	display	are	labeled	with	[].
    XXSelected	items	(labeled	with	a	[])	will	be	included	in	display.
    Shooting	Info Displays	shooting	information	(=		286).
    Grid
    	Lines Displays	a	reference	grid.
    Electronic
    	Level Displays	the	electronic	level	(=		86).
    Histogram Displays
    	a	histogram	(
    =		176),	in	,	,	,	and		modes.
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    Customization	for	Shooting	Styles
    •	Settings	will	not	be	saved	if	you	press	the	shutter	button	halfway	and	return	to	the	shooting	screen	from	the	custom	display	settings	screen.
    •	 Grayed-out	items	can	also	be	specified,	but	they	may	not	be	displayed	in	some	shooting	modes.
    •	 Grid	lines	are	not	recorded	in	your	shots.  
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    Customization	for	Shooting	Styles
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    Assigning Functions to the Front Dial and 
    Control Dial
    Assign	commonly	used	functions	to	the	front	dial	and	control	dial,	by	shooting	mode.
    1	 Access	the	setting	screen.
    zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Set	z7	Func.]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	press	the		button	(=		48).
    2	 Configure	the	setting.
    zzPress	the		buttons	to	choose	an	item.
    zzTo	configure	the	settings,	press	the		buttons,	choose	an	item	(either	press	the	
    	buttons	or	turn	the		dial),	and	then	turn	the		dial	to	change	the	function.
    Assignable	FunctionsFunctions	you	can	assign	to	the	front	dial	and	control	dial	vary	depending	on	shooting	mode.	On	the	setting	screen,	you	can	assign	aspect	ratio	switching	(=		80),	i-Contrast	(=		132),	white	balance	correction	( =		135),	or	step	zoom	(=		141)	to	modes	indicated	by		in	the	following	table.
    Item Shooting	Mode
    D B M G
    Front
    	Dial	1 z M B M7
    B,	
    Front	Dial	2 z B B M7
    M,	
    Control	Dial z7 B,	M B M
    •	
    :	aperture	value	(=		163);	:	shutter	speed	(=		162)
    •	 When	multiple	functions	are	assigned	to	the		dial,	press	the		button	to	switch	between	them. 
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    Assigning Functions to the  Button
    1	 Access	the	setting	screen.
    zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Set	Shortcut	button]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	press	the		button	(=		48).
    2	 Configure	the	setting.
    zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	a	function	to	assign,	and	then	press	the		button.
    3	 Use	the	assigned	function	as	
    needed.
    zzPress	the		button	to	activate	the	assigned	function.
    •	 To	restore	default	settings,	choose	[].
    •	 Icons	labeled	with	[]	indicate	that	the	function	is	not	available	in	the	current	shooting	mode	or	under	current	function	conditions.
    •	 When	the	[]	or	[]	function	is	used,	each	press	of	the		button	records	white	balance	data	(=		135),	and	the	white	balance	settings	change	to	[]	or	[].
    •	 When	the	[%]	function	is	used,	each	press	of	the		button	adjusts	and	locks	the	focus,	and	[%]	is	displayed	on	the	screen.
    •	 Pressing	the		button	when	the	[]	function	is	used	deactivates	screen	display.	To	restore	the	display,	do	any	of	the	following.
    -	 Press
    	any	button	(other	than	the	power	button)
    -	 Hold	the	camera	in	another	orientation
    -	 Raise	and	lower	the	flash  
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    Customization	for	Shooting	Styles
    Still	Images
    Saving Shooting Settings
    Save	commonly	used	shooting	modes	and	your	configured	function	settings	for	reuse.	To	access	saved	settings	later,	simply	turn	the	mode	dial	to		or	.	Even	settings	that	are	usually	cleared	when	you	switch	shooting	modes	or	turn	the	camera	off	(such	as	self-timer	settings)	can	be	retained	this	way.
    Settings	that	can	be	saved
    •	Shooting	modes	(,	,	,	and	)
    •	 Items
    	set	in	,	,	,	or		modes	(=		125	–	164)
    •	 Shooting
    	menu	settings
    •	 Zoom
    	positions
    •	 Manual
    	focus	positions	(=		142)
    •	 My
    	Menu	settings	(=		171)
    1	 Enter	a	shooting	mode	with	
    settings	you	want	to	save,	and	
    change	the	settings	as	desired.
    2	 Configure	the	setting.
    zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Save	Settings]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	press	the		button.
    3	 Save	the	settings.
    zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	the	destination,	and	then	press	the		button. 
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