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

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Camera Body Reference

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

1. Erase button

2. Playback button

3. Index/magnify/reduce button

4. RATE button

5. Creative photo/comparative playback/direct printing button

6. Left-hand strap mount

7. MENU button

8. Mode Dial

9. Power Switch

10. INFO. Button

11. Eyecup

12. Hot shoe

13. Viewfinder eyepiece

14. START/STOP button

15. Live View shooting/movie shooting switch

16. Multi-controller

17. AF-ON (autofocus start button)

18. AE Lock button

19. AF point ...

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