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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 [28 Using Aperture
Ring] of the E4 menu.
The following restrictions apply depending on the lens being
used.
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• 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 or M mode.
• [F--] appears for the aperture indicator in the status screen,
Live View screen and viewfinder.
Using the Aperture Ring
E4
Lens Restriction
D FA, FA, F, A, M (lens only or
with automatic diaphragm
accessories such as auto
extension tube K)
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)
Pictures can be taken with a
set aperture value but an
exposure deviation may
occur.
Manual diaphragm lens such
as reflex lens (lens only)
FA SOFT 28mm/
FA SOFT 85mm/
F SOFT 85mm (lens only)
Pictures can be taken with a
set aperture value in the
manual aperture range.
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Using Aperture RingUsing Aperture Ring
DisableDisable
EnableEnable
Shutter will release whenShutter will release when
aperture ring is not set to theaperture ring is not set to the
"A" position"A" position
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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.
