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First Steps
Choosing a Display
Using the Hybrid View nder
Using the Hybrid View nder
Use the view nder selector to
choose between optical and
electronic view nders.
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F5.6
200
2000
0.1 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0 5.0 10m
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2000 F5.6 200
0.1 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0 5.0 10m
Optical view nder display Electronic view nder display
Focusing the View nder
The camera is equipped with
diopter adjustment (–2 – +1 m
–1
(dpt)) to accommodate individ-
ual di erences in vision. Rotate
the diopter adjustment control
until the view nder display is in sharp focus.
Choosing a Display
Choose a display according to the task.
Display
Description
Optical
view nder
(OVF)
This display is immune from digital video e ects and allows the subject to be viewed directly with no display
lag. Subjects are always in focus, allowing you to check their expression at any time, while a eld of view
slightly larger than that of the lens makes it easier to locate your subject without removing your eye from
the view nder. The view nder window is however at a slight distance from the lens, with the result that the
display in the view nder may di er slightly from the nal photograph due to parallax.
Electronic
view nder
(EVF)
This display shows the view through the lens and has exactly the same eld of view, allowing you to frame
your subjects precisely and preview focus, depth of eld, exposure, and white balance (although there may
be a slight display lag). It can also be used to view photographs after shooting.
LCD monitor
This display is identical to the electronic view nder, except that its large size makes it easier to view shooting
indicators and the view through the lens. It may however be di cult to see in bright light.
