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Note that some of the buttons are modal and so
have multiple functions according to the setting be-
ing made.
1
Shutter release button
This button has half-press and full-press positions.
By pressing half-way (or softly) the camera, auto focus
function and exposure meter can be activated. By
pressing all the way down (or more firmly) the shutter
will be released (or the chosen exposure procedure
for example, the self timer is activated with this but-
ton).
2
Front scroll wheel
The front and rear scroll wheels are used to make
changes in exposure settings and provide access to
the grip menu for settings. The effect of the wheels’
direction is customizable.
3
FLASH / (Control Lock) button) / (EXIT)
This is a triple function button. If you press the button
for one second, the beeper will sound (if set) and a key
symbol will appear on the grip display signifying that
the controls (except the shutter release) have been
locked and therefore cannot be altered unintention-
ally in use. Press the button for one second again to
unlock (this function can be altered to lock all controls
or scroll wheels only in Custom Options #18 on grip).
Quickly clicking the button will access the flash set-
tings information on the display from the main screen.
See under Flash /Strobe - controls and displays for full
details.
This button also acts as the EXIT button for many
settings.
4
AF button / (ON) / (SEL.)
This is a triple function button. Press this button to
directly access the autofocus/manual focus choice
screen from the main screen. See under Lenses for full
details. It also acts as the ON and SEL. (= select) but-
tons for many other settings.
5
ISO/WB button / (SAVE) / (ENTER)
This is a triple function button. It provides direct ac-
cess to the ISO and White Balance settings – with H5D
sensor units only. See under Light Metering & Exposure
Control for full details.
It also acts as the SAVE and ENTER buttons for many
other settings.
6
MENU button
Accesses the first level of the menu for settings
changes.
7
Illumination/Battery status button
Press to illuminate the display. Remains active until
camera enters Display Off mode. Hold down to access
battery status/general information screen.
8
ON / OFF (Profiles) button
Press the button for 1 second to activate the camera.
The H6X start-up logo will appear and then the main
screen. After a few seconds (customizable) the camera
will enter Display Off mode.
A long press of the button will turn the camera off
completely (even from Display Off mode) signified by
an audible signal (if set).
A quick ‘click’ on the button will access the Profiles
feature (see later section for details).
Note the difference in results between a long press
and a quick click of this button.
9
Rear scroll wheel
The front and rear scroll wheels are used to make
changes in exposure settings and provide access to
the grip menu for settings. The effect of the wheels’
direction is customizable.
EXAMPLE
In this example of making a Bracketing setting, the
top three buttons – Flash, AF and ISO/WB – will tem-
porarily function according to the description on the
screen – Exit, On and Save.
The buttons return to the standard function when
you exit from the setting.
GRIP BUTTONS AND CONTROLS DESCRIPTION
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