Operating Manual

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Appendix
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 [26. 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
Exposure
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
the 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
the set aperture value in the
manual aperture range.
Cancel
Cancel
25.
25.
1.
1.
OK
OK
Shutte r will relea se wh e n
Shutter will release when
apertu re rin g is n ot se t to t he
aperture ring is not set to the
"A" po sition
"A" position
Using Aper ture R ing
Using Aperture Ring
26.
26.
Disabl e
Disable
1
1
Enable
Enable
2
2
How to Achieve the Correct Exposure with the Aperture
Ring Not Set to 9
The correct exposure can be achieved by the following
procedures when the aperture ring is not set to 9.
1 Set the mode dial to L.
2 Set the aperture ring to the desired aperture.
3 Press M.
The correct shutter speed will be set.
4 If the correct exposure cannot be achieved, adjust the
ISO sensitivity.