Customizing the operation buttons on the EOS 70D (assigning functions other than the default functions to the buttons)

Last Updated : 27-Jun-2013
Issue Number : 8201841000

Solution

NOTE

Icons used on this page:

[

]: C.Fn setting tab / <

>: Erase button

How to customize the operation buttons

1. Set the camera’s power switch to <ON>.

2. Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode.

NOTE

It is not possible to customize functions assigned to the operation buttons in Basic Zone modes. To customize the functions, set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode.

Also, the current camera settings can be saved under the Mode Dial <C> position.

3. Press the <MENU> button to display the menu.

4. Under the [

] tab, select [C.Fn III: Operation/Others], then press <

>.

5. Select [4: Custom Controls], then press <

>.

The Custom Controls screen will appear.

6. Select a camera button or dial, then press <

>.

The name of the camera control and the assignable functions will be displayed.

7. Select a function, then press <

>.

8. When you press <

> to exit the setting, the screen in step 6 will reappear.

Press the <MENU> button to exit.

NOTE

With the screen in step 6 displayed, you can press the <

> button to cancel the Custom Control settings. Note that the [

C.Fn III -4: Custom Controls] settings will not be canceled even if you select [

: Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)].

Assignable Functions to Camera Controls

Function		*
AF	Metering and AF start
	AF stop
	ONE SHOT　　AI SERVO
	AF point direct selection
Exposure	Metering start
	AE lock/FE lock
	AE lock
	AE lock (while button pressed)
	AE lock (hold)
	FE lock
	Set ISO speed (hold button, turn )
	Shutter speed setting in M mode
	Aperture setting in M mode
External　flash	Flash exposure compensation
Image	Image quality
Image	Picture Style
Operation	Depth-of-field preview
	IS start
	VF electronic level
	Menu display
	No function (disabled)

* The AF stop button [

]is provided only on super telephoto IS lenses.