User Manual

9Getting to Know the Camera
The Monitor Mode Button
Press the monitor mode button to cycle
between the viewfinder and monitor as
follows:
• Automatic display switch: The display
switches from the monitor to the
viewfinder when you place your eye to
the viewfinder, and from the viewfinder to the monitor when
you take your eye away.
• Viewfinder only: The viewfinder is used for shooting, menus, and
playback; the monitor remains blank.
• Monitor only: The monitor is used for shooting, menus, and
playback; the viewfinder display will remain blank even if you
put your eye to the viewfinder.
• Prioritize viewfinder: The camera functions in a manner similar to
existing digital SLR cameras. Placing your eye to the viewfinder
turns the viewfinder on and taking your eye away turns the
viewfinder off. In photo mode, the monitor remains blank,
while in movie mode, during playback, or while menus are
displayed, the monitor will turn on when you take your eye
away from the viewfinder.
A Monitor Mode
You can limit the choice of monitor modes available using the Limit
monitor mode selection option in the setup menu.