New View Mode Options for Flash Photography

V

[Show effects of settings]

The effects of changes to settings such as white balance, Picture Controls, and exposure compensation 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 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.

• [Only when flash is not used]: Display brightness is adjusted for ease of viewing (as per [Adjust for ease of viewing]) when a flash unit is attached and ready to fire. The effects of settings on colors are visible regardless.

• A V icon will appear in the shooting display.

W

[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 during prolonged periods of use.

• [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.

• A W icon will appear in the shooting display.