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Function Controls

Assign roles to the function buttons, function dial, or touch-function gestures for quick access to the selected features.

The Function Buttons

Assign a role to the function buttons for quick access to the selected feature.

Function Button Defaults

The default assignments are:

Function buttons Default
A t(movie recording) button [MOVIE RECORDING RELEASE]
B [ISO] button [ISO]
C [Q] (quick menu) button [QUICK MENU]
D [Fn] button [WHITE BALANCE]
E [AEL] (exposure lock) button [AE LOCK ONLY]
F [AFON] button [AF-ON]

Assigning Roles to the Function Buttons

Pressing and holding the [DISP/BACK] button displays a dialog where you can choose the roles assigned to the function buttons.

  1. Press and hold the [DISP/BACK] button until a control selection menu is displayed.

    You can also assign roles to function buttons using D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING].

  2. Highlight the desired control and press [MENU/OK].

  3. Highlight any of the following options and press [MENU/OK] to assign it to the selected control.

Roles That Can Be Assigned to the Function Buttons

Choose from:

  • [d WHEN SET TO B (ON/OFF SWITCH)]
  • [IMAGE SIZE]
  • [IMAGE QUALITY]
  • [RAW]
  • [FILM SIMULATION]
  • [GRAIN EFFECT]
  • [COLOR CHROME EFFECT]
  • [COLOR CHROME FX BLUE]
  • [DYNAMIC RANGE]
  • [D RANGE PRIORITY]
  • [WHITE BALANCE]
  • [CLARITY]
  • [RECALL CUSTOM 1 SETTING]
  • [FOCUS AREA]
  • [FOCUS CHECK]
  • [FOCUS MODE]
  • [AF MODE]
  • [AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS]
  • [FACE DETECTION ON/OFF]
  • [RIGHT/LEFT EYE SWITCH]
  • [SUBJECT DETECTION ON/OFF]
  • [AF RANGE LIMITER]
  • [FOCUS CHECK LOCK]
  • [SPORTS FINDER MODE]
  • [PRE-SHOT]sJ
  • [SELF-TIMER]
  • [AE BKT SETTING]
  • [FOCUS BKT SETTING]
  • [PHOTOMETRY]
  • [SHUTTER TYPE]
  • [FLICKER REDUCTION]
  • [FLICKERLESS S.S. SETTING]
  • [ISO]
  • [IS MODE]
  • [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION]
  • [FLASH COMPENSATION]
  • [FLASH FUNCTION SETTING]
  • [TTL-LOCK]
  • [MODELING FLASH]
  • [MOVIE RECORDING RELEASE]
  • [HIGH SPEED REC]
  • F[SELF-TIMER]
  • [BACKGROUND DEFOCUS MODE]
  • [FIX MOVIE CROP MAGNIFICATION]
  • F[IS MODE BOOST]
  • [PRODUCT PRIORITY MODE]
  • [ZEBRA SETTING]
  • [COOLING FAN SETTING]
  • [INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT]
  • [4ch AUDIO PLAYBACK]
  • [MOVIE OPTIMIZED CONTROL]oL
  • [VIEW MODE SETTING]
  • [PREVIEW DEPTH OF FIELD]
  • [PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE]
  • [NATURAL LIVE VIEW]
  • [HISTOGRAM]
  • [ELECTRONIC LEVEL SWITCH]
  • [LARGE INDICATORS MODE]
  • [F-Log VIEW ASSIST]
  • [COMMAND DIAL LOCK]
  • [ZOOM/FOCUS CONTROL RING]
  • [CONSTANT SPEED ZOOM (T)]
  • [CONSTANT SPEED ZOOM (W)]
  • F[CONSTANT SPEED FOCUS (N)]
  • F[CONSTANT SPEED FOCUS (F)]
  • [AE LOCK ONLY]
  • [AF LOCK ONLY]
  • [AE/AF LOCK]
  • [AF-ON]
  • [AWB LOCK ONLY]
  • [LOCK SETTING]
  • [PERFORMANCE]
  • [AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER]
  • [Bluetooth ON/OFF]
  • [QUICK MENU]
  • [PLAYBACK]
  • [NONE]

To disable the function button, choose [NONE].

[AF-ON]

Controls to which [AF-ON] is assigned can be used for autofocus.

[MODELING FLASH]

If [MODELING FLASH] is selected when a compatible shoe-mounted flash unit is attached, you can press the control to test-fire the flash and check for shadows and the like (modeling flash).

[TTL-LOCK]

If [TTL-LOCK] is selected, you can press the control to lock flash output according to the option selected for F[FLASH SETTING] > [TTL-LOCK MODE] (a[TTL-LOCK MODE]).

[RECALL CUSTOM 1 SETTING]

Controls to which [RECALL CUSTOM 1 SETTING] has been assigned can be pressed to temporarily recall the settings saved to [C1] (CUSTOM 1). Pressing the button a second time restores the previous settings.

The Function Dial

Rotate the [Fn] (function) dial for direct access to selected features.

The role played by the function dial can be selected usingD[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING].

  • [EXPO. COMP.]
  • [IMAGE SIZE]
  • [IMAGE QUALITY]
  • [FILM SIMULATION]
  • [GRAIN EFFECT]
  • [COLOR CHROME EFFECT]
  • [COLOR CHROME FX BLUE]
  • [DYNAMIC RANGE]
  • [D RANGE PRIORITY]
  • [WHITE BALANCE]
  • [CLARITY]
  • [FOCUS MODE]
  • [AF MODE]
  • [AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS]
  • [FACE DETECTION ON/OFF]
  • [AF RANGE LIMITER]
  • [SPORTS FINDER MODE]
  • [PRE-SHOT]sJ
  • [SELF-TIMER]
  • [PHOTOMETRY]
  • [SHUTTER TYPE]
  • [FLICKER REDUCTION]
  • [FLICKERLESS S.S. SETTING]
  • [ISO]
  • [IS MODE]
  • [FLASH COMPENSATION]
  • [FLASH FUNCTION SETTING]
  • [HIGH SPEED REC]
  • F[SELF-TIMER]
  • [BACKGROUND DEFOCUS MODE]
  • [FIX MOVIE CROP MAGNIFICATION]
  • F[IS MODE BOOST]
  • [PRODUCT PRIORITY MODE]
  • [ZEBRA SETTING]
  • [INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT]
  • [MOVIE OPTIMIZED CONTROL]oL
  • [DEFAULT]
  • [DEFAULT (dWHEN SET TO B)]
  • [NONE]

To disable the function dial, select [NONE].

If [DEFAULT] is selected, the role played by the function dial will be tailored to the mode currently chosen with the mode dial (aThe [Fn] (Function) Dial).

If [DEFAULT (dWHEN SET TO B)] is selected, the control will be assigned [EXPO. COMP.] instead of [FILM SIMULATION] when an AUTO option is selected for ISO sensitivity in mode [M] (manual).

Touch-Function Gestures

Assign roles to touch-function gestures ([T-Fn1], [T-Fn2], [T-Fn3], or [T-Fn4]) for quick access to selected features.

Touch-function gestures are disabled by default. To enable touch-function gestures, select [ON] for D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [TOUCH SCREEN SETTING] > c[TOUCH FUNCTION].

Touch-Function Gesture Defaults

The default assignments for the different gestures are:

Touch-Function Gestures Default
A [T-Fn1] (flick up) [HISTOGRAM]
B [T-Fn2] (flick left) [PREVIEW DEPTH OF FIELD]
C [T-Fn3] (flick right) [LARGE INDICATORS MODE]
D [T-Fn4] (flick down) [ZEBRA SETTING]

Assigning Roles to Touch Function Gestures

Pressing and holding the [DISP/BACK] button displays a dialog where you can choose the roles assigned to touch function gestures.

  1. Press and hold the [DISP/BACK] button until a control selection menu is displayed.

    Button assignments can also be selected using D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING].

  2. Highlight a touch function gesture and press [MENU/OK].

  3. Highlight any of the following options and press [MENU/OK] to assign it to the selected control.

Roles That Can Be Assigned to Touch Function Gestures

Choose from:

  • [IMAGE SIZE]
  • [IMAGE QUALITY]
  • [RAW]
  • [FILM SIMULATION]
  • [GRAIN EFFECT]
  • [COLOR CHROME EFFECT]
  • [COLOR CHROME FX BLUE]
  • [DYNAMIC RANGE]
  • [D RANGE PRIORITY]
  • [WHITE BALANCE]
  • [CLARITY]
  • [RECALL CUSTOM 1 SETTING]
  • [FOCUS AREA]
  • [FOCUS CHECK]
  • [FOCUS MODE]
  • [AF MODE]
  • [AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS]
  • [FACE DETECTION ON/OFF]
  • [RIGHT/LEFT EYE SWITCH]
  • [SUBJECT DETECTION ON/OFF]
  • [AF RANGE LIMITER]
  • [FOCUS CHECK LOCK]
  • [SPORTS FINDER MODE]
  • [PRE-SHOT]sJ
  • [SELF-TIMER]
  • [AE BKT SETTING]
  • [FOCUS BKT SETTING]
  • [PHOTOMETRY]
  • [SHUTTER TYPE]
  • [FLICKER REDUCTION]
  • [FLICKERLESS S.S. SETTING]
  • [ISO]
  • [IS MODE]
  • [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION]
  • [FLASH COMPENSATION]
  • [FLASH FUNCTION SETTING]
  • [TTL-LOCK]
  • [MODELING FLASH]
  • [HIGH SPEED REC]
  • F[SELF-TIMER]
  • [BACKGROUND DEFOCUS MODE]
  • [FIX MOVIE CROP MAGNIFICATION]
  • F[IS MODE BOOST]
  • [PRODUCT PRIORITY MODE]
  • [ZEBRA SETTING]
  • [COOLING FAN SETTING]
  • [INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT]
  • [4ch AUDIO PLAYBACK]
  • [MOVIE OPTIMIZED CONTROL]oL
  • [VIEW MODE SETTING]
  • [PREVIEW DEPTH OF FIELD]
  • [PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE]
  • [NATURAL LIVE VIEW]
  • [HISTOGRAM]
  • [ELECTRONIC LEVEL SWITCH]
  • [LARGE INDICATORS MODE]
  • [F-Log VIEW ASSIST]
  • [COMMAND DIAL LOCK]
  • [ZOOM/FOCUS CONTROL RING]
  • [LOCK SETTING]
  • [PERFORMANCE]
  • [AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER]
  • [Bluetooth ON/OFF]
  • [QUICK MENU]
  • [PLAYBACK]
  • [NONE]

To disable touch-function gestures, choose [NONE].

Lens Function Buttons

Choose the roles played by the function buttons on the lens (where applicable).

Lens Function Button Defaults

The default assignments are:

A XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR lens is used here for illustrative purposes.

Lens function buttons Default

AZ/F

 [ZOOM/FOCUS CONTROL RING]

B[L-Fn1] (rocker zoom button pressed up)

 [CONSTANT SPEED ZOOM (T)]

C[L-Fn2] (rocker zoom button pressed down)

 [CONSTANT SPEED ZOOM (W)]

Assigning Roles to the Lens Function Buttons

The roles played by the lens function buttons can be selected using the D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [POWER ZOOM LENS FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING] option in the setup menu.

  • [d WHEN SET TO B (ON/OFF SWITCH)]
  • [IMAGE SIZE]
  • [IMAGE QUALITY]
  • [RAW]
  • [FILM SIMULATION]
  • [GRAIN EFFECT]
  • [COLOR CHROME EFFECT]
  • [COLOR CHROME FX BLUE]
  • [DYNAMIC RANGE]
  • [D RANGE PRIORITY]
  • [WHITE BALANCE]
  • [CLARITY]
  • [RECALL CUSTOM 1 SETTING]
  • [FOCUS AREA]
  • [FOCUS CHECK]
  • [FOCUS MODE]
  • [AF MODE]
  • [AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS]
  • [FACE DETECTION ON/OFF]
  • [RIGHT/LEFT EYE SWITCH]
  • [SUBJECT DETECTION ON/OFF]
  • [AF RANGE LIMITER]
  • [FOCUS CHECK LOCK]
  • [SPORTS FINDER MODE]
  • [PRE-SHOT]sJ
  • [SELF-TIMER]
  • [AE BKT SETTING]
  • [FOCUS BKT SETTING]
  • [PHOTOMETRY]
  • [SHUTTER TYPE]
  • [FLICKER REDUCTION]
  • [FLICKERLESS S.S. SETTING]
  • [ISO]
  • [IS MODE]
  • [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION]
  • [FLASH COMPENSATION]
  • [FLASH FUNCTION SETTING]
  • [TTL-LOCK]
  • [MODELING FLASH]
  • [MOVIE RECORDING RELEASE]
  • [HIGH SPEED REC]
  • F[SELF-TIMER]
  • [BACKGROUND DEFOCUS MODE]
  • [FIX MOVIE CROP MAGNIFICATION]
  • F[IS MODE BOOST]
  • [PRODUCT PRIORITY MODE]
  • [ZEBRA SETTING]
  • [COOLING FAN SETTING]
  • [INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT]
  • [4ch AUDIO PLAYBACK]
  • [MOVIE OPTIMIZED CONTROL]oL
  • [VIEW MODE SETTING]
  • [PREVIEW DEPTH OF FIELD]
  • [PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE]
  • [NATURAL LIVE VIEW]
  • [HISTOGRAM]
  • [ELECTRONIC LEVEL SWITCH]
  • [LARGE INDICATORS MODE]
  • [F-Log VIEW ASSIST]
  • [COMMAND DIAL LOCK]
  • [ZOOM/FOCUS CONTROL RING]
  • [CONSTANT SPEED ZOOM (T)]
  • [CONSTANT SPEED ZOOM (W)]
  • F[CONSTANT SPEED FOCUS (N)]
  • F[CONSTANT SPEED FOCUS (F)]
  • [AE LOCK ONLY]
  • [AF LOCK ONLY]
  • [AE/AF LOCK]
  • [AF-ON]
  • [AWB LOCK ONLY]
  • [LOCK SETTING]
  • [PERFORMANCE]
  • [AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER]
  • [Bluetooth ON/OFF]
  • [QUICK MENU]
  • [PLAYBACK]
  • [NONE]

To disable the function button, choose [NONE].

Selected function lock is not available when [CONSTANT SPEED ZOOM (T)] or [CONSTANT SPEED ZOOM (W)] is assigned to a lens function button (a[LOCK]).