Chapter Two: Buttons, Dials, Knobs, and Their Purposes

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Camera Body Reference

From the Back

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Figure 2-1. Key parts of the camera’s back

1     Mode Dial

2     Mode Dial Lock Release button

3     INFO button

4     LCD Monitor

5     Hot shoe

6     Viewfinder eyepiece

7     Eyecup

8     Dioptric adjustment knob

9     Live View shooting/movie shooting switch

10   Start/Stop button

11   AF-ON (Autofocus Start) button

12   AE Lock/FE Lock button

13   AF Point Selection button

14   Strap mount

15   Access lamp

16   Multi-function lock switch

17   Multi-controller ...

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