d17: Virtual Horizon Type
G button U A Custom Settings menu
Choose a virtual horizon for the shooting display. The selected virtual horizon can be displayed by placing a check (M) next to D in the list for Custom Setting d19 [Custom monitor shooting display] (0 d19: Custom Monitor Shooting Display) or d20 [Custom viewfinder shooting display] (0 d20: Custom Viewfinder Shooting Display).
[Type A]: A large indicator showing roll and pitch fills the display.
[Type B]: A roll indicator appears at the bottom of the display and a pitch indicator at its right edge.
The indicators are displayed in green when the camera is level.
Roll
Option |
Camera rotated clockwise |
Camera rotated counterclockwise |
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[Type A] | ||
[Type B] |
Pitch
Option |
Camera tilted forward |
Camera tilted back |
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[Type A] | ||
[Type B] |
Note that the display may not be accurate when the camera is tilted at a sharp angle forward or back. The camera will not display the virtual horizon or pitch and roll indicators when held at angles at which tilt cannot be measured.