Z Using viewfinder
When using the viewfinder to take pictures, press DISP/
BACK to turn the LCD monitor off. Turning the LCD
monitor off conserves battery power.
Viewfinder
Frame the shot so that the subject fills the center of the
viewfinder. When taking a picture at a distance of 1 m to
2 m (3.3 ft. to 6.6 ft.) using the viewfinder, only the shaded
area in the figure is photographed.
Holding the camera correctly
Using the viewfinder allows
for a steady arm position,
preventing picture blur.
• The viewfinder cannot be used to take shots in Macro
mode.
• For more precise shot framing, use the LCD monitor to
take the picture.
Z Viewfinder lamp display
The viewfinder lamp lights or blinks when turning on the
camera or pressing the shutter button. The viewfinder
lamp shows camera status.
Display
Lit green
Locking the focus or LCD monitor OFF
Blinking green
AF/AE in progress, camera shake
warning, or AF warning (ready to
shoot)
Blinking green and
Recording to xD-Picture Card or
orange alternately
internal memory (ready to shoot)
Lit orange
Recording to xD-Picture Card or
internal memory (not ready)
Blinking orange
Charging flash (flash will not fire)
Blinking red
• Warnings for xD-Picture Card and
internal memory
Card not formatted, incorrect format,
memory full, xD-Picture Card or
internal memory error
• Lens operation error
Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor
(➝p.105-108).
Viewfinder lamp
Status
Continued
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