Using M (User Setting Mode)

Setting combinations frequently used in shooting (user setting) can be saved in M. The saved settings can be immediately retrieved for shooting simply by rotating the mode dial to M. This is convenient when you want to shoot with these settings or you only want to change the settings slightly. Shooting is possible in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto), and m (Manual). The following settings can be saved in M.

Basic Settings
Shooting modes j, k, l, m Monitor display (A16, 17)2 (A69)1 Flash mode (A36)
More on Shooting

Zoom position (A31)2 Exposure compensation (A43)

Focus mode (A40)3

Continuous (A76)

Shooting Menu
Image quality (A83) White balance (A90)4 Exposure bracketing (A94) Flash exp. comp. (A101) Image size (A84) ISO sensitivity (A92) AF area mode (A95)5 Long exposure NR (A102) Optimize image (A87) Metering (A93) Autofocus mode (A101) Active D-Lighting (A103)

1 Choose the standard shooting mode. The current flexible program (when set to j), shutter speed (when set to k and m) or aperture (when set to l and m) settings will also be saved. 2 The current monitor display setting and zoom position will also be saved. 3 The current focus distance will also be saved when set to E (manual focus). 4 The preset value for preset manual applies to the j, k, l, m and M shooting modes. 5 The current focus area position is saved when AF area mode is set to Manual.

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Note on Clock Battery

If the internal clock battery (A189) is exhausted, the settings saved in M will be reset. Writing down any important setting is recommended.