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Faster sensor-unit menu navigation
You can now navigate the menu on the sensor unit by turning the control wheels on the
camera grip. The rear control wheel navigates up and down the menu list and the front
control wheel navigates sideways in the direction of the menu arrows. The rear control
wheel also functions in the same as way as the plus and minus button functions for set-
tings choice.
In addition, the FLASH button on the grip acts as a menu EXIT button and the ISO /WB
button acts as an OK button (and are displayed as such on the grip LCD) for immediate
return to the standard screen on the camera display.
Film-rewind button – reassignment
The film-rewind button is automatically reassigned to provide instant CF-card re-format.
Please note there is no danger of unintentionally re-formating the card as this particular
button is purposely recessed to avoid such occurrences. In addition, when the button is
pressed, a dialog screen appears in the same manner as it would when using the normal
method in the menu. And, as normal, this dialog must be confirmed by you before re-
formatting can take place.
Busy light
There is now only one busy light on the sensor unit. Green signifies the sensor unit is
active, flashing green signifies the last capture is being processed to the card (another
capture can be made, however), flashing yellow signifies the last capture is being processed
to the card (another capture cannot be made), red signifies that a problem has occurred
(an explanatory message will be displayed).
Faster lens adjustments
Aperture, shutter speed and focus settings can now be changed even though the busy
light on the sensor unit is flashing green after a capture.
Battery status
An immediate full-screen informational battery status check now appears on the grip
LCD by holding down the illumination/battery status button. This screen displays:
• the firmware version
• the number of exposures taken since the last battery recharge / change.
• a battery status icon that provides a quick visual check as well as a figure estimate in percent.
Please note that the battery status icon is only available when the rechargeable Li-ion
battery grip is fitted.
The information regarding the number of exposures taken is intended to help you make
an estimate of the number of possible remaining exposures according to your way of
working. For example, if you regularly browse a great deal when shooting or you leave
the camera in ON-mode with no standby, you would naturally expect to drain the battery
sooner than others who don't. You should soon be able to build up a picture of how you
usually work and can therefore estimate that after X number of exposures, you normally
expect to be able to take Y exposures before the battery is exhausted (when working in
a similar manner in similar conditions).
The percentage information, however, provides another kind of estimate based more on
the amount of power left in the battery rather than on your normal way of working.
Remember that these are only estimates and that there are a number of factors affecting
remaining battery, ambient temperature for example, as well as general practice.
Battery warning on camera grip
The 'Low battery' warning has been replaced with a new 'Replace battery' warning for
the H3D-ll.
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