Choose whether the camera adjusts the preview in the viewfinder or monitor to reflect how shooting settings will affect the hue and brightness of the final picture. Regardless of the option selected, the effects of camera settings are always visible in video mode.
Option
Description
f
[Show effects of settings]
The effects of white balance, Picture Controls, exposure compensation, and other settings that affect color and exposure are visible in the shooting display. Pressing 2 when [Show effects of settings] is highlighted displays [Always] and [Only when flash is not used] options.
[Always]: The effects of settings are also visible when using the built-in flash or when a flash unit is attached and ready to fire.
This setting is recommended when the display is used for adjustments to background exposure.
The main subject may appear dark in the shooting display.
The brightness of the scene shown in the shooting display may differ from that of the actual subject if TTL is selected for flash control mode with [ON] selected for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Auto ISO sensitivity control] in the photo shooting menu.
[Only when flash is not used]: Display brightness is adjusted for ease of viewing (with the exception of some compensation values) to be the same as [Adjust for ease of viewing]) when using the built-in flash or when a flash unit is attached and ready to fire. The effects of settings on colors are visible.
f will appear in the shooting display.
g
[Adjust for ease of viewing]
The effects of changes to settings such as white balance, Picture Controls, and exposure compensation are not visible in the shooting display. Pressing 2 when [Adjust for ease of viewing] is highlighted displays [Auto] and [Custom] options.
[Auto]: Color, brightness, and other settings are adjusted for ease of viewing, making it easier to frame pictures and perform other tasks.
[Custom]: Press 2 to make individual adjustments to [White balance], [Set Picture Control], and [Brighten shadows].
[White balance]: Choose from [Preview current setting], [Auto], and [Choose color temperature]. Select [Choose color temperature] to choose the color temperature for the shooting display.
[Set Picture Control]: Choose from [Preview current setting] and [Adjust for ease of viewing].
[Brighten shadows]: Choose whether or by how much the camera brightens shadows (dark areas) in the display; the available options are [Off], [+1], [+2], and [+3]. The higher the value, the greater the effect.
