Available Roles
K only: Can only be assigned using [KButton Function].
n
only: Can only be assigned using [nButton Function].
The options available vary from button to button.
Role Function
AF Stop (AF S
t
op)
Suspend autofocus. Focus locks and autofocus is suspended while
the control is pr
essed. Applies only to lens j buttons.
AEL/AFL (V)
Lock focus and/or exposure. When used for exposure lock, the
control locks exposur
e when pressed and releases the lock when
pressed a second time. The behavior of the control can be selected
using [KAEL/AFL] in CCustom Menua (P. 299).
RREC(movie r
ecor
ding)
The control functions as a movie-record button. Press to start or stop
recor
ding.
Direct Function
(n)
Assign roles to the buttons on the arrow pad (FGHI). The
following roles can be assigned:
H
button: Y (AF-target selection)
F button: F (exposure compensation)
I button: A (flash) (still picture)/electronic zoom (movie)
G button: g/Y (drive mode) (still picture)/WB (movie)
The I and G buttons can be assigned other functions if desired.
Preview (z)
(K only)
Stop aperture down to the selected value. This lets you preview
depth o
f field. Aper
ture stops down to the currently-selected value
while the button is pressed. Preview options can be selected using
[z Settings] in CCustom Menuj (P. 280).
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Assigning functions to buttons (Button Function)
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