Features Available with “C” Firmware Version 1.30
The new features available with camera “C” firmware version 1.30 are described below.
- Focus Point Selection Speed (C 1.20 and Later)
- Exposure Maintenance (C 1.30 and Later)
- Recalling Shooting Functions (C 1.20 and Later)
- New Sub-Selector Center Option (C 1.20 and Later)
- Auto AF Fine-Tuning (C 1.11 and Later)
- Band Selection (C 1.10 and Later)
Focus Point Selection Speed (C 1.20 and Later)
A [1, 3, 4, or 2 on the multi selector can be chosen from [ ], [ ], and [ ].
] option has been added to Custom Setting a17 [ ]. The speed at which the focus points for viewfinder photography can be cycled by holding the sub-selector orExposure Maintenance (C 1.30 and Later)
A new option, [
], has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position b8. In exposure mode M, actions such as changing to a lens with a different aperture range when [ ] is selected for [ ] > [ ] in the photo shooting menu may cause unintended changes to aperture and consequently also to exposure. Selecting an option other than [ ] for [ ] lets the camera adjust shutter speed or ISO sensitivity to keep exposure constant.-
Exposure maintenance also keeps exposure constant when you:
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adjust zoom on zoom lenses that have different maximum apertures at minimum and maximum zoom,
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attach a teleconverter, or
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change the shooting distance while using a micro lens.
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The setting varied to compensate for changes in aperture can be chosen from [
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Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the camera may sometimes fail to keep exposure constant.
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Exposure maintenance is not available with movies.
Recalling Shooting Functions (C 1.20 and Later)
A [
] item has been added to Custom Setting f3 [ ]. Assigning this role to a control lets you recall previously-saved values for such settings as exposure mode and metering by pressing the control once during viewfinder photography. The previous values can be restored by pressing the control a second time.-
To choose the settings recalled when the button is pressed, highlight [2. The items and options available are mostly shared with [ ]. The exception is the option chosen for [ ], which cannot be saved using [ ].
] and press -
The exposure mode indicators in the viewfinder and top control panel flash while the recalled settings are in effect.
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After recalling settings, you can adjust shutter speed and aperture using the command dials.
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Adjustments for mode P are made using flexible program.
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If an option other than [
] is selected for Custom Setting b4 [ ], exposure compensation can be adjusted by rotating a command dial.
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The conditions under which settings cannot be saved or recalled are the same as those for [
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[
] can be assigned to the [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ].
New Sub-Selector Center Option (C 1.20 and Later)
A new option, [
], has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position f13. Although at default settings the sub-selector cannot be used to position the focus point while the center is pressed, selecting [ ] for [ ] lets you hold the center and still position the focus point by pressing the sub-selector up, down, left, or right.-
This lets you position the focus point while simultaneously using the center of the sub-selector in the role chosen for Custom Setting f3 [
] > [ ]. Of particular note is that if [ ] is assigned to the center of the sub-selector, you can now hold the center of the sub-selector to temporarily switch AF-area modes without losing the ability to choose the focus point.
Auto AF Fine-Tuning (C 1.11 and Later)
The prompt displayed for zoom lenses in Step 4 of “Auto AF Fine-Tuning” (Auto AF Fine-Tuning) has changed. Pressing the X button will now return you directly to a dialog where you can choose the remaining zoom position ([ ] or [ ]).
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After completing AF fine-tuning for either the maximum angle or maximum zoom, you will need to repeat the process for the remaining item. Press the X button, select [ ], and repeat Steps 2 to 4.
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After completing AF fine-tuning for either the maximum angle or maximum zoom, press the X button and choose the remaining zoom position ([ ] or [ ]). Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to complete auto fine-tuning for the selected item.
Band Selection (C 1.10 and Later)
Users can now choose the band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) for the selected SSID when connecting to a wireless network via a WT-6 wireless transmitter attached to the D6. To connect to networks operating on selected bands:
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In the setup menu, go to [] > [ ] > [ ] and choose a router frequency band.
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Select [
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Select [
] to connect to networks operating on either band.
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In the setup menu, go to [] > [ ] and select [ ].
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Select [].
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Choose a connection type and name the profile.
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When prompted to choose a connection method, select [].
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The camera will search for networks active in the vicinity and list their SSIDs.
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Only networks operating on the band or bands chosen for [
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If you select [
] when connecting via wireless routers that operate on both bands, the camera will list the SSIDs in the band or bands detected by the wireless transmitter.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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The camera can connect to the selected network when setup is complete.
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The band for the current network appears in the [
] display once a connection is established.
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