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Appendix
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The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D
FA, FA, F or A lens is not set to the 9 position or a lens without
an 9 position is attached.
Select [Enable] in [27. Using Aperture
Ring] of the E4 menu.
The following restrictions apply depending on the lens being used.
t Memo
• If the aperture ring is set to a position other than 9, the
camera operates in J mode regardless of the mode dial
setting except when set to L, M or N mode.
• [F--] appears for the aperture indicator in the status screen,
Live View screen and viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
Using the Aperture Ring
E4
Lens Used
Expo-
sure
Mode
Restriction
D FA, FA, F, A, M
(lens only or with
automatic diaphragm
accessories such as
auto extension tube K)
J
The aperture remains open.
The shutter speed changes in
relation to the open aperture
but an exposure deviation may
occur.
D FA, FA, F, A, M, S
(with diaphragm
accessories such as
extension tube K)
J
Pictures can be taken with a
set aperture value but an
exposure deviation may occur.
Manual diaphragm
lens such as reflex
lens (lens only)
J
FA SOFT 28mm/
FA SOFT 85mm/
F SOFT 85mm
(lens only)
J
Pictures can be taken with a
set aperture value in the
manual aperture range.
The exposure can be checked
with Optical Preview.
All lenses L
Pictures can be taken with a
set aperture value and shutter
speed.
The exposure can be checked
with Optical Preview.
Cancel
OK
Shutte r will releas e when
Shutter will release when
apertu re rin g is no t set to the
aperture ring is not set to the
"A" position
Using Aperture Ring
27.
Disable
1
Enable
2
26.
1.