d18: Custom monitor shooting display

  1. A button (press and hold)
  2. A Custom Settings menu

Choose the monitor displays accessible by pressing the Fn3 (DISP) button during shooting.

  • Highlight items ([Display 2] through [Display 4]) and press the center of the multi selector to select (M) or deselect (U). Only displays marked with a check (M) can be accessed by pressing the Fn3 (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 the multi selector right. You can then highlight items and press the center of the multi selector 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 d16 [Virtual horizon type].
o[Histogram]Display a histogram.
b[Framing grid]Enable the framing grid. The display type can be selected using Custom Setting d15 [Grid type].
Q[Center indicator]Display crosshairs at the center of the frame.
R[Center-weighted area]Add an 8 or 12 mm circle to the center of the shooting display whenever [Center-weighted metering] is selected for [Metering] in the photo shooting menu.
  • The size of the circle varies with the option selected for Custom Setting b5 [Center-weighted area]. The circle is not displayed when [Average] is selected for Custom Setting b5 [Center-weighted area].
  • To complete the operation, press the A button.

The Custom Settings menu