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Chapter 2: Preparing to Take Pictures 17 Using the Sub-Dial
Using the Sub-Dial
Figure 9: Sub-Dial The sub-dial is located on the front of the camera (see Figure 9). Its functionality changes depending
on the exposure mode you set.
Program
ProgramProgram
Program
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Rotating the sub-dial adjusts up one shutter speed and down one aperture, and
vice versa when rotated in the opposite direction. It also performs exposure compensation when
you press and hold down the +/- /Av button on the back of the camera (see Figure 10).
Shutter Priority
Shutter PriorityShutter Priority
Shutter Priority
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Rotating the sub-dial changes the shutter speed by one stop. When you
press and hold down the +/- /Av button, the exposure compensation changes.
Aperture Priority
Aperture PriorityAperture Priority
Aperture Priority
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Rotating the sub-dial changes the aperture setting by one stop.
Manual
ManualManual
Manual
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Rotating the sub-dial changes the shutter speed. When you press and hold down
the +/- /Av button, the sub-dial changes the aperture setting.
Figure 10: +/- /Av Button
All other exposure modes
All other exposure modesAll other exposure modes
All other exposure modes
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The sub-dial is inactive for these exposure settings.
You can also use the sub-dial to scroll left and right in the Capture, Playback, and Review mode
menus, as well as through images in the Playback and Review modes.