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DThe Setup Menus ([BUTTON/DIAL SETTING])

Access options for camera controls.

To access control options, press [MENU]/[OK], select the D ([SET UP]) tab, and choose [BUTTON/DIAL SETTING].

[FOCUS LEVER SETTING]

Choose the functions performed by the focus stick (focus lever).

Option Description
[LOCK (OFF)] The focus stick cannot be used during shooting.
[PUSH n TO UNLOCK] Press the stick to view the focus-point display and tilt the stick to select a focus point.
[ON] Tilt the stick to view the focus-point display and select a focus point.

[EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU]

Choose the items displayed in the quick menu.

  1. Select D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU] in the D ([SET UP]) tab.

  2. The current quick menu will be displayed; use the selector to highlight the item you wish to change and press [MENU]/[OK].

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

    [IMAGE SIZE]

    [IMAGE QUALITY]

    [FILM SIMULATION] *

    [B & W ADJ.ab(Warm/Cool)] *

    [GRAIN EFFECT] *

    [COLOR CHROME EFFECT] *

    [DYNAMIC RANGE] *

    [D RANGE PRIORITY] *

    [WHITE BALANCE] *

    [HIGHLIGHT TONE] *

    [SHADOW TONE] *

    [COLOR] *

    [SHARPNESS] *

    [NOISE REDUCTION] *

    [SELECT CUSTOM SETTING] *

    [AF MODE (MOVIE AF MODE)]

    [AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS]

    [FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING]

    [MF ASSIST]

    [TOUCH SCREEN MODE]

    [SELF-TIMER]

    [SHUTTER TYPE]

    [FLICKER REDUCTION]

    [FLASH FUNCTION SETTING]

    [FLASH COMPENSATION]

    [MOVIE MODE]

    [FULL HD HIGH SPEED REC]

    [INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT]

    [EVF/LCD BRIGHTNESS]

    [EVF/LCD COLOR]

    [NONE]

    * Stored in custom settings bank.

    Select [NONE] to assign no option to the selected position.

    When [SELECT CUSTOM SETTING] is selected, current settings are shown in the quick menu by the label [BASE].

The quick menu can also be accessed in shooting mode by holding the [Q] button.

[FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING]

Choose the roles played by the function buttons.

  1. Select D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING] in the D ([SET UP]) tab.

  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.

    [IMAGE SIZE]

    [IMAGE QUALITY]

    [RAW]

    [FILM SIMULATION]

    [GRAIN EFFECT]

    [COLOR CHROME EFFECT]

    [DYNAMIC RANGE]

    [D RANGE PRIORITY]

    [WHITE BALANCE]

    [SELECT CUSTOM SETTING]

    [FOCUS AREA]

    [FOCUS CHECK]

    [AF MODE]

    [AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS]

    [FACE SELECT] op

    [FACE DETECTION ON/OFF]

    [AF RANGE LIMITER]

    [DRIVE SETTING]

    [SPORTS FINDER MODE]

    [PRE-SHOT]sJ

    [SELF-TIMER]

    [SHUTTER TYPE]

    [FLICKER REDUCTION]

    [ISO AUTO SETTING]

    [IS MODE]

    [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION]

    [FLASH FUNCTION SETTING]

    [TTL-LOCK]

    [MODELING FLASH]

    [FULL HD HIGH SPEED REC]

    [ZEBRA SETTING]

    [INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT]

    [MOVIE SILENT CONTROL]

    [PREVIEW DEPTH OF FIELD]

    [PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE]

    [NATURAL LIVE VIEW]

    [HISTOGRAM]

    [ELECTRONIC LEVEL]

    [LARGE INDICATORS MODE]

    [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]

    [APERTURE SETTING]

    [PERFORMANCE]

    [AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER]

    [SELECT PAIRING DESTINATION]

    [Bluetooth ON/OFF]

    [PLAYBACK]

    [NONE]

To disable the function button, choose [NONE].

The following cannot be assigned to the touch function buttons ([T-Fn1] through [T-Fn4]).

  • [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]

The selector cannot be assigned more than one role at a time.

Function button assignment options can also be accessed by holding the [DISP]/[BACK] button.

[AF-ON]

If [AF-ON] is selected, you can press the control instead of keeping the shutter button pressed halfway.

[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]).

[FACE SELECT] op

[FACE SELECT] op can be enabled or disabled by pressing the button to which [FACE SELECT] op is assigned. Enabling [FACE SELECT] op allows the focus stick (focus lever) or (during viewfinder photography) touch controls (aEVF) to be used to select the face that will be used for focus.

The following features can be accessed using the focus stick or during viewfinder photography when [FACE SELECT] op is enabled:

  • The face used to set focus can be selected using the focus stick. To switch from face detection to manual focus-area selection, press the center of the focus stick (focus lever). Press again to re-enable face detection.
  • The touch screen (monitor) or focus stick can be used to select the face used to set focus during viewfinder photography.

[POWER ZOOM LENS FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING]

Choose the roles played by the function buttons available on some power zoom lenses (aLens Function Buttons).

[SELECTOR BUTTON SETTING]

Choose the roles played by the up, down, left, and right buttons on the selector.

Option Description
[Fn BUTTON] The selector buttons serve as function buttons.
[FOCUS AREA] The selector buttons can be used to position the focus area.

Selecting [FOCUS AREA] prevents you accessing the functions assigned to the function buttons.

[COMMAND DIAL SETTING]

Choose the roles played by the command dials.

Option Description
[FRONT COMMAND DIAL 1] Assign shutter speed ([S.S. (PROGRAM SHIFT)]) or aperture ([APERTURE]) 1 to [FRONT COMMAND DIAL 1].
[FRONT COMMAND DIAL 2] Assign shutter speed ([S.S. (PROGRAM SHIFT)]), aperture ([APERTURE]) 1, exposure compensation ([EXP. COMPENSATION]) 2, sensitivity ([ISO]) 3, or no role ([NONE]) to [FRONT COMMAND DIAL 2] or [FRONT COMMAND DIAL 3].
[FRONT COMMAND DIAL 3]
[REAR COMMAND DIAL] Assign shutter speed ([S.S. (PROGRAM SHIFT)]), aperture ([APERTURE]) 1, exposure compensation ([EXP. COMPENSATION]) 2, sensitivity ([ISO]) 3, or no role ([NONE]) to the rear command dial.

1 Aperture set to [A] (auto) and lens equipped with aperture ring or [COMMAND] selected for D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [APERTURE RING SETTING (A)].

2 Exposure compensation dial rotated to [C].

3 ISO dial set to [A] and [COMMAND] selected for D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [ISO DIAL SETTING (A)].

[COMMAND DIAL SETTING] can also be accessed by pressing and holding the center of the front command dial.

You can also press the center of the front command dial to cycle through settings in the order [FRONT COMMAND DIAL 1], [FRONT COMMAND DIAL 2], and [FRONT COMMAND DIAL 3].

[ISO DIAL SETTING (H)]

Choose the ISO sensitivity assigned to the [H] position on the sensitivity dial.

Options
[25600] [51200]

[ISO DIAL SETTING (L)]

Choose the ISO sensitivity assigned to the [L] position on the sensitivity dial.

Options
[80] [100] [125]

[ISO DIAL SETTING (A)]

Choose how sensitivity is adjusted when the sensitivity dial is rotated to [A].

Option Description
[AUTO] Sensitivity is automatically adjusted in response to shooting conditions according to option chosen for A[SHOOTING SETTING] > [ISO AUTO SETTING]. Choose from [AUTO1], [AUTO2], and [AUTO3].
[COMMAND] Sensitivity is adjusted manually by rotating the front command dial.

[SHUTTER AF]

Choose whether the camera focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Option Description
[AF-S]

[ON]: Focus locks when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

[OFF]: No focus operation is performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
[AF-C]

[ON]: The camera focuses while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

[OFF]: No focus operation is performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

[SHUTTER AE]

If [ON] is selected, exposure will lock while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Option Description
[AF-S/MF]

[ON]: Exposure locks when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

[OFF]: Exposure does not lock when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
[AF-C]

[ON]: Exposure locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

[OFF]: Exposure does not lock when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Select [OFF] to allow the camera to adjust exposure before each shot taken in burst mode.

[SHOOT WITHOUT LENS]

Choose [ON] to enable the shutter release when no lens is attached.

Options
[ON] [OFF]

[SHOOT WITHOUT CARD]

Choose whether the shutter can be released without a memory card inserted in the camera.

Option Description
[ON] When no memory card is inserted, the shutter can be released to test camera function and the shooting and setup menus can be displayed.
[OFF] The shutter is disabled if no memory card is inserted, preventing accidental loss of pictures taken without a memory card.

[LENS ZOOM/FOCUS SETTING]

Adjust settings for compatible lenses with focus rings or power zoom.

[FOCUS RING ROTATE]

Choose the direction in which the focus ring is rotated to increase the focus distance.

Options
X[CW] (clockwise) Y[CCW] (counterclockwise)

[FOCUS RING OPERATION]

Choose how the camera adjusts focus in response to the movement of the focus ring.

Option Description
[NONLINEAR] Focus is adjusted at the same rate as the ring is rotated.
[LINEAR] Focus is adjusted linearly according to the amount the ring is rotated, but the focusing speed is unaffected by the speed the ring is rotated.

F[CONSTANT SPEED FOCUS (Fn)]

Choose the rate at which the focus distance changes when adjusted using function buttons during manual focus with compatible power zoom lenses. The higher the number, the higher the rate.

Options
[1(SLOW)] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8(FAST)]

[CONSTANT SPEED ZOOM (Fn)]

Choose the rate at which compatible power zoom lenses can be zoomed in or out using function buttons. The higher the number, the higher the rate.

Options
[1(SLOW)] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8(FAST)]

[CONSTANT SPEED ZOOM/FOCUS (Fn) OPERATION]

Choose whether the function buttons on compatible power zoom lenses need only be pressed once to start and stop power focus or power zoom.

Option Description
[START/STOP SWITCH] The operation starts when the button is pressed and stops when it is pressed a second time.
[ACTIVE WHILE PRESSING] The operation continues while the button is pressed and stops when the button is released.

[ZOOM RING ROTATE]

Choose whether to reverse the rotation of the zoom ring on compatible power zoom lenses.

Options
X[CW] (clockwise) Y[CCW] (counterclockwise)

[ZOOM/FOCUS CONTROL RING]

Choose role played by the zoom/focus control ring on compatible power zoom lenses.

Options
[ZOOM] [FOCUS]

[AE/AF-LOCK MODE]

This option determines the behavior of the button to which exposure and/or focus lock is assigned.

Option Description
[AE&AF ON WHEN PRESSING] Exposure and/or focus will lock while the button is pressed.
[AE&AF ON/OFF SWITCH] Exposure and/or focus will lock when the button is pressed and remain locked until it is pressed again.

[AWB-LOCK MODE]

Choose the behavior of function buttons assigned auto white balance (AWB) lock. Auto white balance lock is used to lock white balance at the value metered by the camera when [AUTO] is selected for white balance.

Option Description
[AWB ON WHEN PRESSING] Auto white balance locks while the button is pressed.
[AWB ON/OFF SWITCH] Press the button once to lock auto white balance and again to end the lock.

APERTURE RING SETTING (A)

Choose whether the front command dial can be used to adjust aperture when aperture is set to [A] (auto).

Options Description
[AUTO] The camera adjusts aperture automatically.
[COMMAND] Aperture can be adjusted using the front command dial.

[APERTURE SETTING]

Choose the method used to adjust aperture when using lenses with no aperture rings.

Option Description
[AUTO]+o[MANUAL] Rotate the front command dial to choose the aperture. Rotate past minimum aperture to choose [A] (auto).
[AUTO] Aperture is selected automatically; camera functions in exposure mode [P] (program AE) or [S] (shutter-priority AE).
[MANUAL] Rotate the front command dial to choose the aperture; camera functions in exposure mode [A] (aperture-priority AE) or [M] (manual).

a[Fn1 BUTTON SETTING]

Choose the role performed by the [Fn1] button during playback.

Option Description
a[SMARTPHONE TRANSFER ORDER] Pressing the button marks the current picture for transfer. If the camera is not currently paired with a smartphone, [Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING] options will be displayed (a[Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING]).
d[SELECT & SMARTPHONE TRANSFER ORDER] Pressing the button displays a dialog where pictures can be selected for upload to a smartphone with which the camera is paired (a[IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER]). If the camera is not currently paired with a smartphone, [Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING] options will be displayed instead (a[Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING]).
r[WIRELESS COMMUNICATION] The button can be used for wireless connections.

[TOUCH SCREEN SETTING]

Enable or disable touch-screen controls.

Option Description
x [TOUCH SCREEN SETTING]

[ON]: The LCD monitor functions as a touch screen during shooting.

[OFF]: Touch controls disabled.
x [DOUBLE TAP SETTING]

[ON]: Tap the LCD monitor twice to zoom in on your subject during shooting.

[OFF]: Touch zoom disabled.
c [TOUCH FUNCTION] Enable or disable touch function gestures.
[TOUCH ZOOM]

[ON]: If the lens supports touch zoom, you can zoom in and out by touching the LCD monitor (aTouch Zoom).

[OFF]: Touch zoom disabled.
a [TOUCH SCREEN SETTING]

[ON]: The LCD monitor functions as a touch screen during playback.

[OFF]: Touch controls disabled.
[EVF TOUCH SCREEN AREA SETTINGS]

Select the area of the LCD monitor used for touch controls while the viewfinder is active.

The area used for touch controls can be selected from:

  • 6 (all)
  • 0 (right half)
  • 2 (top right quarter)
  • 4 (bottom right quarter)
  • 1 (left half)
  • 3 (top left quarter)
  • 5 (bottom left quarter)

Choose [OFF] to disable touch controls while the viewfinder is active.

[LOCK]

Lock selected controls to prevent unintended operation.

Option Description
[LOCK SETTING]

Choose from the following:

[UNLOCK]: Reset lock options.

[ALL FUNCTION]: Lock all controls in the [FUNCTION SELECTION] list.

[SELECTED FUNCTION]: Lock only the controls selected in the [FUNCTION SELECTION] list.
[FUNCTION SELECTION] Choose the controls locked when [SELECTED FUNCTION] is chosen for [LOCK SETTING].