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Shooting Features
M (User Setting Modes)
Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be
saved in M. Shooting is possible in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority
auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual).
Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings
saved in Save user settings.
See “Saving Settings in M Mode” (A64) for more
information.
• Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or
change the settings as required.
• The setting combinations that are retrieved when the mode dial is rotated to M
can be changed as many times as you want in Save user settings.
The following settings can be stored in M.
General setup
Shooting menu
1
Choose the standard shooting mode. The current flexible program (when set to j), shutter speed
(when set to k or m) or aperture value (when set to l or m) settings will also be saved.
2
Register which display to use for image view, the monitor or the viewfinder. The currently used
display is saved as a monitor display setting.
3
The current zoom position will also be saved. Startup zoom position (A62) cannot be set.
4
The current focus distance will also be saved when set to E (manual focus).
5
The preset value for preset manual applies commonly to j, k, l, m and M shooting modes.
6
The current focus area position is saved when AF area mode is set to Manual.
• Shooting mode j, k, l or m (A57)
1
• Monitor display (A16)
2
• Zoom position (A31)
3
• Flash mode (A66)
• Focus mode (A72)
4
• Exposure compensation (A74)
• Image quality (A77) • Image size (A78)
• Picture Control (A60) • White balance (A61)
5
• Metering (A61) • Continuous (A61)
• ISO sensitivity (A61) • Exposure bracketing (A61)
• AF area mode (A61)
6
• Autofocus mode (A62)
• Flash exp. comp. (A62) • Noise reduction filter (A62)
• Active D-Lighting (A62) • Zoom memory (A62)