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Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
C Holding Down the x Button and b (Monitor Brightness Boost Indicator)
Hold down the x button to set the monitor to the maximum brightness. To return the brightness
to its original level, hold down the x button again or turn off the camera. When the brightness is set
to the maximum with the x button, b (monitor brightness boost indicator) is displayed on the
monitor.
C Virtual Horizon, Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting
• The display options for the monitor can be changed in Photo info (E74) of Monitor settings
in the setup menu. A virtual horizon, histogram and framing grid are available as the display
options.
• The setting for virtual horizon display can be changed in Virtual horizon display of Monitor
settings in the setup menu (A104). The default setting is Circle.
Using the Viewfinder
Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light
makes it difficult to see the monitor.
When the image in the viewfinder is difficult to see,
adjust by rotating the diopter adjustment control while
looking through the viewfinder.
• Take care not to scratch your eye with your fingertips
or nails.
B Notes on the Viewfinder
As the area visible in the viewfinder may differ from that of the final picture, use the monitor to frame
pictures in the following situations:
• When shooting at ranges of about 2 m (6 ft 7 in.) or less at the maximum telephoto zoom position
• When a wide-angle converter lens is used (available separately; E103)
• When the digital zoom is applied (A31)
•
When shooting at an
Image size
(
A
77) of
I
3648×2432
,
z
3584×2016
or
H
2736×2736
Diopter
adjustment
control
Viewfinder