Operation Manual
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Shooting Settings
5
  Lateral chromatic aberration
Lateral chromatic aberration is a phenomenon in which the 
magnification of an image varies according to the colors (wavelengths 
of light) when a picture was taken, and may cause a blurred image. 
Chromatic aberration occurs more easily at shorter focal lengths.
1
Press the M button in standby mode.
The control panel appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Distortion 
Correction] or [Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj], and press 
the 4 button.
The [Distortion Correction] or [Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj] screen appears.
• Corrections can only be made when using DA, DA L, D FA or some FA 
lenses. [Distortion Correction] and [Lat-Chromatic-Ab Adj] cannot be 
selected when an incompatible lens is attached. (p.239)
• The Distortion Correction function is disabled when a DA FISH-EYE 10-
17mm is used.
• The Lens Correction function is disabled when using an accessory such 
as a close-up ring or rear converter that is attached between the camera and 
the lens.
• The shooting speed for Continuous Shooting may be slower when using the 
Distortion Correction function.
• The effects of the Lens Correction function may be barely noticeable in some 
cases due to the shooting conditions or other factors.
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