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Setting Auto Exposure (Aperture)When you set the aperture, the most appropriate shutter speed settings 
are automatically selected. Follow the steps below to set the aperture 
for a photo.
1. Rotate the shutter speed dial to AE.
2. Rotate the aperture ring to select the desired value.
3. Pull the shutter charge lever back and release it.4. Focus on the subject.
5. Press the shutter button all the way down.
Shutter speed is automatically set at an appropriate exposure, and 
a picture is taken.
Note:
❏When you set NR (Noise Reduction) to Hi (High) in the Film Settings 
screen and set the exposure at more than 2 seconds, noise reduction is 
automatically performed after taking a photo. While the noise reduction 
is being performed, do not turn the power off until the SD card access light 
goes out. If you turn the power off before the noise reduction procedure is 
complete, the image is saved without noise reduction.
❏For brighter subjects, fast moving subjects or higher speed film, a higher 
shutter speed is recommended.
❏You can take photos locking the aperture value manually. For details, see 
“Manually Locking the Aperture Setting” on page 29.
Exposure compensationExposure compensation is used to alter the exposure suggested by the 
camera. Exposure can be set between AE -2.0 EV (underexposure) and 
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You can change exposure compensation using the shutter speed dial.
Note:
❏When you switch the shutter speed setting from AE (0) to another value, 
rotate the shutter speed dial while pressing the lock-release button.
❏To cancel the exposure compensation, turn the shutter speed dial to AE. 
The exposure compensation value is set to zero.
Locking the exposure setting (AE lock)The AE-lock button is used to take pictures using a locked exposure 
setting. This function is useful when setting exposure before shooting 
a backlit subject.1. Position the subject for which you want to set exposure, and press 
the AE-lock button. The exposure is locked and remains locked 
while the AE-lock button is held.
2. Continue to press down on the AE-lock button and press the 
shutter button. (You can reposition the subject in the viewfinder 
without affecting the exposure setting.)
A picture is taken with the exposure set when you pressed the 
AE-lock button.
Note:
Exposure is not locked even if you press the shutter button halfway.
Setting Manual Exposure (Shutter 
Speed) You can manually select a shutter speed from 1 to 2000 seconds, or you 
can select B (Bulb) as the shutter speed. B mode is useful for fast moving 
subjects or when you have little time to check focus.
To set shutter speed, follow the steps below.
1. Pull back on and release the shutter charge lever.
Background is much brighter than the 
main subjectSelect positive values
Background is much darker than the main 
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2. Rotate the shutter speed dial to the desired shutter speed value (1 
to 2000).
Note:
To switch the shutter speed setting from auto to manual, rotate the shutter 
speed dial while pressing the lock-release button.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down. Both the optimal shutter 
speed (optimal exposure) and current shutter speed are displayed 
in the viewfinder. (The optimal shutter speed is the flushing 
number.)
4. Rotate the aperture ring until the optimal shutter speed matches 
the current shutter speed. The optimal shutter speed number stops 
flashing.
5. Focus on the subject.
6. Press the shutter button all the way down to take a photo.
Note:
❏If you set the shutter speed at a high value, you can shoot a fast moving 
subject without blurring.
❏To avoid blurring, set the shutter speed faster than “1 sec./focal length.” 
If you set a slow shutter speed, a tripod is recommended.
B (Bulb) shooting modeUse bulb shooting mode when you need to take pictures at night or in 
low light conditions. This mode keeps the shutter open.
1. Rotate the shutter speed dial to B.
2. Rotate the aperture ring to select the desired value.
3. Pull back on and release the shutter charge lever.
4. Focus on the subject.
5. When the exposure looks right, press the shutter button all the way 
down to take the picture.
Note:
❏When you set NR (Noise Reduction) to Hi (High) in the Film Settings 
screen and set the exposure at more than 2 seconds, noise reduction is 
automatically performed after taking a photo. Do not turn the power off 
until the SD card access light goes out. If you turn the power off before 
the noise reduction procedure is complete, the image is saved without noise 
reduction.
❏When taking photos in B shooting mode, use a tripod or cable release to 
prevent the picture from blurring.
❏Install or remove a cable release as shown in the illustration below.
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Manually Locking the Aperture SettingTo lock the aperture manually, follow the steps below.
1. Pull back on and release the shutter charge lever.
2. Rotate the aperture ring to the desired value.
3. Press the shutter button halfway. Both the optimal shutter speed 
(optimal exposure) and current shutter speed are displayed in the 
viewfinder. (The optimal shutter speed is the flashing number.)
4. Rotate the shutter speed dial to the optimal shutter speed value.
5. Focus on the subject.
6. Press the shutter button all the way down to take a photo.
Note:
You can also set the aperture automatically. For details, see “Setting Auto 
Exposure (Aperture)” on page 26.
Selecting a FrameYou can select 28 mm, 35 mm, and 50 mm frames. Turn the frame 
selector lever to the frame appropriate for the focal length of the lens 
you’re using. The parallax is automatically corrected.
The frame setting is displayed in the viewfinder.Selecting Color or Monochrome PhotosYou can specify color or monochrome photos. The default setting is 
Color. When you select Monochrome, you can add a color filter effect 
in the Monochrome Filter screen. 
1. Use the JOG dial to select Color setting in the Camera Settings 
menu, and press the ENTER button. The Color Setting screen is 
displayed. For details on using the menu, see “Camera Settings 
menu” on page 41.
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2. Select Color or Monochrome. 
If you want color photos, use the JOG dial to select Color and press 
the ENTER button. The color setting is saved and the screen returns 
to the Camera Settings menu.
If you want black and white photos, use the JOG dial to select 
Monochrome and press the MENU button. The Monochrome 
Filter screen is displayed. Proceed to step 3.
3. Select one of the following monochrome filters using the JOG dial, 
and press the ENTER button.
The setting is saved and the screen returns to the Camera Settings 
menu.
Note:
When you select a monochrome filter, you can take monochrome 
photos with a color filter effect.Selecting Image SettingsYou can select settings for the following image types: Standard, Film1, 
Film2, or Film3. To make Film1, Film2, or Film3 settings, follow the steps below.
1. Use the JOG dial to select Film Setting in the Camera Settings menu, 
and press the ENTER button. The Film Setting screen is displayed. 
For details on using the menu, see “Camera Settings menu” on page 
41.
2. Select your desired image type (Film1, Film2, or Film3) and press 
the MENU button. The menu for your selection is displayed.
3. Use the JOG dial to select the setting(s) you want and press the 
ENTER button. You can select Edge Enhance, Saturation, Tint, 
Contrast, and NR (Noise Reduction) for each film type.
4. Use the JOG dial to select Lo, Me, or Hi, then press the ENTER button.
5. Repeat step 3 and 4 to make additional changes.
6. When you’re done, select Finish and press the ENTER button.
The new values are saved, and the screen returns to the Camera 
Settings menu.
Using the Flash FunctionAn optional flash can be used when taking photos under poor lighting 
situations.
1. Install an optional flash in the camera’s accessory shoe or X contact.
2. Pull back on and release the shutter charge lever.
3. Set the shutter speed to 1/125 or less.
4. Focus on the subject and identify the length between the camera 
lens and the subject.
5. Set the corresponding aperture value from the length and aperture 
list. See the documentation for your flash for details.
6. Rotate the aperture ring to select the desired value.
Standard No color filter is selected.Green
Suitable for portraits.
Yellow
Suitable for landscape photos. The color contrast 
is enhanced in the order of Yellow, Orange, and 
Red.
Orange
RedStandardValues for Edge Enhance, Saturation, Tint, and 
Contrast, are set to Me (Medium), and NR (Noise 
Reduction) is set to Lo (Low) by default.
Film1 to Film3Y
ou can set your desired value for Edge 
Enhance, Saturation, Tint, Contrast, and NR 
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7. Focus on the subject again and press the shutter button down.
Note:
For more information, see the documentation for your flash. 
Numbering Your Photos SequentiallyYou can number your photos in sequence across different memory 
cards.
1. Use the JOG dial to select Sequential Numbering in the Basic 
Setup menu, and press the ENTER button. For details on using the 
menu, see “Basic Setup menu” on page 42.
The Sequential Numbering screen is displayed. 
2. Use the JOG dial to highlight On or Off, and press the ENTER 
button. The new setting is saved and the screen returns to the Basic 
Setup menu.
Calibrating the Needles on the Status 
GaugeYou can check the number of remaining photos, photo quality, 
remaining battery power, and white balance using the status gauge on 
the top of the camera. There are 4 needles on the gauge. If any of these 
needles becomes inaccurate, follow the steps below to adjust it.
1. Use the JOG dial to select Calibrate Needles in the Camera 
Settings menu, and press the ENTER button. The Needle Calibration 
screen is displayed. For details on using the menu, see “Camera 
Settings menu” on page 41.
On (default) Numbering continues even when the 
memory card is replaced.
Off Number is reset to 1 when the memory 
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2. Use the JOG dial to select the needle you want to adjust and press 
the ENTER button. 
The needles indicate the following:.
Note:
For details, see “About the Status Gauge” on page 23.
3. Move the left or right arrow using the JOG dial and press the ENTER 
button. The selected needle is moved by increments of one each 
time you press the ENTER button.
4. Repeat step 3 until the needle returns to its original position.
5. Select Finish and press the ENTER button.
6. To calibrate another needle, repeat steps 2 to 5.
When you’re done, select Finish and press the ENTER button.
The settings are saved, and the screen returns to the Camera 
Settings menu.
Needle Function
E (long needle at the top of the 
gaugeNumber of remaining photos
R (short needle on the right-side of 
the gauge)Photo quality
E (short needle at the bottom of the 
gauge)Remaining battery power
A (short needle on the left-side of the 
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Chapter 3Viewing and Managing Your PhotosViewing Photos on the LCD DisplayWhen you turn the power switch on, you’re ready to take pictures. To 
view the photos on the camera, invert the LCD display toward you and 
press the LCD button. The camera switches from picture-taking mode 
to playback mode, and the last recorded photo is displayed. For details 
about inverting the LCD monitor, see “How to Use the LCD Display” 
on page 40.Viewing the previous or next photoRotate the JOG dial clockwise or counterclockwise to display the 
previous or next photo.Switching between display modesIn playback mode, photos can be displayed in 7 modes. To switch 
between display modes, raise the JOG dial and rotate it clockwise or 
counterclockwise. 
- Standard display (default setting)
- General information display- Histogram display
- Highlight display
- Framing guide display
- Detailed information display
- 4-photo display
Note:
When viewing a photo in playback mode for the first time, the photo is displayed 
in standard display. The next time you return to playback mode, the photo is 
displayed in the last selected display style.
Display iconsThe icons displayed at the bottom of the LCD display indicate the 
following: 
Indicates you can complete the procedure by rotating 
the JOG dial clockwise or counterclockwise in the raised 
position.
Indicates you can scroll a photo horizontally by rotating 
the JOG dial clockwise or counterclockwise in the raised 
position (displayed in the Magnify mode).
Indicates you can scroll a photo vertically by rotating the 
JOG dial clockwise or counterclockwise in the raised 
position (displayed in the Magnify mode).
Indicates you can display the previous or next photo by 
rotating the JOG dial clockwise or counterclockwise in 
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Note:
❏When the battery is running low, the   (battery) icon appears above 
the JOG dial icon.
❏When the JOG dial is in the raised position, the   icon turns green in the 
bottom left corner of the screen. When the JOG dial is in the unraised 
position, the   icon turns green.Information provided in display modesThis section describes the information provided in each of the display 
modes.
Standard display❏Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum)General information display❏Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum)
❏Date and time of photo
❏File number
❏Photo quality
❏Lock ( ) icon (displayed only when the image is locked)
Indicates you can magnify or shrink a photo by rotating 
the JOG dial clockwise or counterclockwise in the 
unraised position (displayed in the Magnify mode).
Appears when the ENTER button is available.
Appears when the CANCEL button is available.
Appears when the current photo display style is full 
screen.
Appears when the current photo display style is 4-photo 
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❏Print ( ) icon with number of prints (displayed only when DPOF 
settings have been made)
Histogram display❏Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum)
❏HistogramHighlight display❏Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum)
❏Highlight display
Framing guide display❏Framing guide
❏Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum)Detailed information display❏Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum)
❏Date and time of photo
❏File name (file number and format)
❏Image solution