Canon EOS-1D X EOS-1D Instructions - Page 31
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Before You Start Basic Operation Operating the < > Dial The < > dial is used for AF point selection, menu operations on the LCD monitor, and other settings. This < > dial works only when the < > switch is set to < >. There are three ways to use the < > dial: (1) While pressing a button, you turn the < > dial. 1 • In this way, you can set the flash exposure compensation amount or select and set various menu settings. When you let go of the button, the selected setting takes effect. • In this way, you can set the review and select images on the LCD monitor. (2) After pressing and releasing a button, you turn the < > dial. When you press a button, its function turns on for 6 seconds. During this time, you can turn the < > dial to set the desired setting. After the button turns off or when you press the shutter button halfway, the camera can be used to take pictures. • In this way, you can select the AF point or set the exposure compensation amount. (3) Just turn the < > dial. While turning the < > dial, look at the setting in the viewfinder or on the top LCD panel. • In this way, you can set the aperture manually. Vertical Shooting For vertical shooting, the vertical grip (camera bottom) has a shutter button, Main Dial, AF point selection button, AE lock button, Assist button, and FE lock/multi-spot metering button. • Before using the vertical-grip controls, turn on the vertical grip operation on/off switch. • When you are not using the vertical grip, be sure to turn off the vertical grip operation on/off switch to prevent inadvertent operation of the vertical-grip controls. 31