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Chapter 1 - Know your K-7
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Nomenclature
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1. Self-timer lamp
Blinks for self-timer. Serves as remote control receiver.
2. Front e-dial
Sets shutter speed, EV compensation values. (Customizable)
3. Main Switch
Rotate to turn camera on or off and for depth of field preview.
4. Shutter release
Press halfway to compose image, press fully to take picture.
5. AF Assist Light
Lights up when AF is difficult to attain in darker scenes.
6. Built-in flash
Retractable P-TTL with guide number 13 @ 100/m.
7. Hot shoe
Camera also uses external flash and wireless flash unit.
8. Mode dial
Changes the exposure mode.
9. Metering mode lever
Changes metering mode; Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot.
10. Strap Lug (2)
Loop for the camera strap.
11. Focus mode lever
Switch between Autofocus single, Continuous and Manual focus.
12. Lens unlock button
Press to install or remove lens.
13. Lens info contacts
Exchanges information between the lens and the K-7.
14. SDM contacts
Allows AF with the Supersonic Drive Motor (SDM) lenses.
Also used for power zoom on some older FA lenses.
15. AF coupler
Handles the AF drive between the lens and K-7.
16. Mirror
Allows Through The Lens (TTL) metering and focusing.