Chapter 3 Preparation — Adjusting and setting the viewfinder- 50 -Adjusting and setting the viewfinderThis unit is equipped with a 0.24-inch viewfinder. Use either the viewfinder or the LCD monitor depending on your purpose and the shooting conditions.Using the viewfinderWhen the LCD monitor is difficult to use because the surroundings are bright, you can check the image using the viewfinder.1 Extend the viewfinder.The viewfinder turns on when it is extended and turns off when retracted.2 Move the viewfinder in the vertical direction to adjust the screen to a comfortableangle.The viewfinder can be elevated approximately 50°.3 Adjust the characters on the viewfinder screen so that they are clearly visible usingthe diopter adjustment dial A.@ NOTE0 The image brightness and color hue seen on the viewfinder and LCD monitor may be different from that seen on a TV monitor. The final check of theimage should be done on a TV monitor.Adjusting the viewfinder∫ Adjusting brightness, contrast, color level, redness, and bluenessBy setting the following items in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [VF], you can adjust items such as brightness and contrast for the viewfinder:j [BRIGHTNESS]: Adjusts the brightness.j [COLOR LEVEL]: Adjusts the density of the colors.j [CONTRAST]: Adjusts the contrast.j [RED TINT]: Adjusts the strength of red.j [BLUE TINT]: Adjusts the strength of blue.The adjustments for the viewfinder do not affect the images output or recorded by the camera.∫ Switching between color and monochromeThe viewfinder screen can switch between a color display and monochrome display. Set the display with the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [VF] →[VF COLOR].50
