g17: Custom monitor shooting display

  1. G button
  2. A Custom Settings menu

Choose the monitor displays accessible by pressing the DISP button in video mode.

  • Highlight items ([Display 2] through [Display 4]) and press J to select (M) or deselect (U). Only displays marked with a check (M) can be accessed by pressing the DISP button during shooting. [Display 1] cannot be deselected (U).
  • To choose indicators that appear in displays [Display 1] through [Display 4], highlight the corresponding option and press 2. You can then highlight items and press J to select (M) or deselect (U).
OptionDescription
M[Basic shooting info]View the shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, and other basic shooting info.
N[Detailed shooting info]View the focus mode, AF-area mode, white balance, and other detailed shooting info.
O[Touch controls]View options that can be accessed via touch controls, including touch AF and the i menu.
P[Virtual horizon]Enable the virtual horizon. The display type can be selected using Custom Setting d17 [Virtual horizon type].
o[Brightness information]View an RGB histogram or wave-form monitor. The display type can be selected using Custom Setting g15 [Brightness information display].
b[Framing grid]Enable the framing grid. The display type can be selected using Custom Setting g14 [Grid type].
Q[Center indicator]Display crosshairs at the center of the frame.
  • To complete the operation, press G.

The Custom Settings menu