.Parts of the Camera
At (movie recording) button
BRear command dial
CShutter button
DQ (quick menu) button
EMode dial
FMicrophone
GHot shoe
HFilm simulation dial
IStrap eyelet
JSpeaker
KLens signal contacts
LLens release button
MAF-assist illuminator
Self-timer lamp
Tally light
NFront command dial
OON/OFF switch
PBody cap
QDRIVE button
b (delete) button
RMicrophone/remote release connector cover
Sa (playback) button
TAEL (exposure lock)/AFL (focus lock) button
UIndicator lamp
Tally light
VHeadphone jack cover
WFocus stick (focus lever)
XConnector cover
YMENU/OK button
ZDISP (display)/BACK button
x (Bluetooth) button
aCable channel cover for DC coupler
bBattery-chamber cover
cBattery-chamber cover latch
dTripod mount
eVari-angle LCD monitor
Touch screen
fMicrophone/remote release connector (φ3.5mm)
gHeadphone jack (φ3.5 mm)
hUSB connector (Type-C)
iHDMI Micro connector (Type D)
jBattery latch
kBattery chamber
lMemory card slot
fUse of an optional RR-100 remote release requires a third-party adapter to convert the three-pin, φ2.5 mm connector to a three-pin, φ3.5 mm connector.
mCooling fan connector cover
nCooling fan connector
oSerial number plate
pHole to screw cooling fan
- The Mode Dial
- The Focus Stick (Focus Lever)
- The DRIVE Button
- Film Simulation Dial
- The Command Dials
- The Indicator Lamp
- The Serial Number Plate
- The LCD Monitor
The Mode Dial
To select a shooting mode, rotate the dial until the icon for the desired mode aligns with the index.
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
AAUTO (AUTO) |
The camera automatically optimizes settings to the scene. You also have the option of choosing the desired scene mode yourself. |
BP (PROGRAM AE) |
Aperture and shutter speed can be adjusted using program shift. |
CS (SHUTTER PRIORITY AE) |
Select for full control over camera settings, including aperture (M and A) and/or shutter speed (M and S). |
DC1/C2/C3/C4 (CUSTOM 1/2/3/4) |
Take pictures using previously-stored settings. |
EFILTER (FILTER) |
Take photos with filter effects. |
FF (MOVIE) |
Record movies. |
GVlog (Video blog) |
Record movies at settings suitable for vlogs (video blogs). aVlog |
The Focus Stick (Focus Lever)
Tilt or press the focus stick to select the focus area. The focus stick can also be used to navigate the menus.
To choose the role played by the focus stick, press and hold the center of the stick or use DBUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FOCUS LEVER SETTING.
Use GAF/MF SETTING > xFWRAP FOCUS POINT to choose whether focus-area selection is bounded by the borders of the display or “wraps around” from one edge of the display to another.
The DRIVE Button
Pressing the DRIVE button displays drive-mode menu, where you can choose from the following the drive modes.
| Mode | |
|---|---|
| B | Single frame (aTaking Photographs) |
| J | High-speed burst (aContinuous Shooting (Burst Mode)) |
| O | Low-speed burst (aContinuous Shooting (Burst Mode)) |
| W | ISO BKT (aISO BKT) |
| V | WHITE BALANCE BKT (aWHITE BALANCE BKT) |
| BKT | Bracketing (aBracketing) |
| h | HDR (aHDR) |
| u | Panorama（aPanoramas） |
| j | Multiple exposure (aMultiple Exposures) |
Film Simulation Dial
Rotate the film simulation dial and set the icon to the indicator to configure the film simulation.
| Film Simulation Dial | Description |
|---|---|
|
cPROVIA/STANDARD |
Shoot with each film simulation. When shooting with aACROS, use HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > FILM SIMULATION DIAL SETTING to set the filter. |
| FS1 FS2 FS3 |
Shoot with a film simulation set in HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > FILM SIMULATION DIAL SETTING. Separate settings are available for still photography and movie recording. |
| C (Custom) | Shoot with a film simulation set in HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > FILM SIMULATION or in FFILM SIMULATION without setting a film simulation with the film simulation dial. The film simulation setting can be changed with the command dial (aCOMMAND DIAL SETTING). |
The following settings are valid only when the film simulation dial is set to C.
- Settings of HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > FILM SIMULATION or FFILM SIMULATION
- Settings of the film simulation in the Q menu
- Settings by the function buttons to which a film simulation has been assigned
- Settings of VFILM SIMULATION saved in HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > xEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING or in BMOVIE SETTING > FEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING.
The Command Dials
The rear and front command dials are used for the operations below.
| Shooting 1 | AUTO | Choose an auto/scene mode. |
|---|---|---|
| P | Choose the desired combination of shutter speed and aperture (program shift). | |
| S | Choose a shutter speed. | |
| A | Adjust aperture. 2 | |
| M | Adjust aperture. 2 | |
| FILTER | Program shift. | |
| Menus | Select menu tabs or page through menus. | |
| Q Menu | Select items in the quick menu. | |
| Playback | View other pictures. | |
| Shooting 1 | AUTO | Adjust exposure compensation. |
|---|---|---|
| P | ||
| S | ||
| A | ||
| M | Choose a shutter speed. | |
| FILTER | Adjust exposure compensation. | |
| Menus | Highlight menu items. | |
| Q Menu | Adjust settings in the quick menu. | |
| Playback |
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Can be changed using DBUTTON/DIAL SETTING > COMMAND DIAL SETTING.
Applies if the lens has no aperture ring or if an aperture ring with an "A" position is in the A position.
The rotation direction for the command dials can be selected using DBUTTON/DIAL SETTING > COMMAND DIAL DIRECTION.
Choosing a Function for the Front Command Dial
Press the center of the front command dial during shooting to choose a function assigned in DBUTTON/DIAL SETTING > COMMAND DIAL SETTING.
The following functions can be assigned.
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| S.S. (PROGRAM SHIFT) | Select a shutter speed in mode S or M. Program shift is possible in mode P. |
| APERTURE | Adjust aperture in mode A or M. |
| EXPOSURE COMPENSATION | Adjust exposure compensation. |
| ISO | Adjust sensitivity. |
| FILM SIMULATION | Choose a film simulation when the film simulation dial is set to C. |
Choose between FILM SIMULATION and AUTO MODE SETTING in auto mode (aChoosing a Scene Mode).
Depending on the shooting mode or drive mode, some functions cannot be assigned or may be disabled even if they have been assigned.
Choosing a Function for the Rear Command Dial
Values of the functions assigned by REAR COMMAND DIAL in DBUTTON/DIAL SETTING > COMMAND DIAL SETTING can be adjusted by the rear command dial during shooting. The following functions can be assigned to the dial.
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| S.S. (PROGRAM SHIFT) | Select a shutter speed in mode S or M. Program shift is possible in mode P. |
| APERTURE | Adjust aperture in mode A or M. |
| EXPOSURE COMPENSATION | Adjust exposure compensation. |
| ISO | Adjust sensitivity. |
| FILM SIMULATION | Choose a film simulation when the film simulation dial is set to C. |
The function is automatically switched to EXPOSURE COMPENSATION in auto mode.
Depending on the shooting mode or drive mode, some functions cannot be assigned or may be disabled even if they have been assigned.
The Indicator Lamp
Camera status is shown by the indicator lamp.
| Indicator lamp | Camera status |
|---|---|
| Glows green | Focus locked. |
| Blinks green | Focus or slow shutter speed warning. Pictures can be taken. |
| Blinks green and orange | Camera on: Recording pictures, or picture displayed for confirmation after being taken with option other than OFF selected for DSCREEN SETTING > IMAGE DISP. (additional pictures can be taken). |
| Camera off: Uploading pictures to a smartphone or tablet. * | |
| Glows orange | Recording pictures. No additional pictures can be taken at this time. |
| Blinks orange | Flash charging; flash will not fire when picture is taken. |
| Blinks red | Lens or memory error. |
* Displayed only if pictures are selected for upload.
Warnings may also appear in the display.
The BMOVIE SETTING > TALLY LIGHT option can be used to choose the lamp (indicator or AF-assist) that lights during movie recording and whether the lamp blinks or remains steady.
The indicator lamp blinks green whenever the displays are off during interval-timer photography.
The indicator lamp shows the status of its connection to computers, Frame.io, and the like (aCamera indicator lamp display).
The Serial Number Plate
Do not remove the serial number plate, which provides the CMIIT ID, serial number, and other important information.
Serial number plate
The LCD Monitor
You can adjust the angle of the LCD monitor when framing shots, but be careful not to trap your fingers or other objects.
Do not apply excessive force to the hinge when rotating the LCD monitor, as this could damage the hinge.
Be careful that the corners of the monitor do not contact the camera body, as this could leave marks.
The LCD monitor also functions as a touch screen that can be used for:
