Using Electronic View Fi Nder (Sold Separately) - Olympus E-PL1 Instruction Manual

Using electronic view fi nder (sold separately)
If you use the electronic view fi nder (sold separately: VF-2), you can view the
shooting screen in the fi nder. This is convenient when you are in a very bright
location, such as under direct sunlight, where it is diffi cult to view the monitor,
or are using the camera at a low angle. Also refer to the electronic view fi nder's
manual.
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Slide off the hot shoe cover.
• Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to
avoid losing it.
3
Remove the connector cover from
the electronic view fi nder.
4
Align the electronic view fi nder with the hot shoe on the camera
body, and slide it in until it stops.
• Insert the electronic view fi nder by pushing on its lower part.
5
Turn on the camera.
6
Each press of the u button switches between the monitor
display and electronic view fi nder display.
• You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the electronic view
fi nder. g "EVF ADJUST" (P. 74)
7
Turn the diopter adjustment ring to
a position where the image on the
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viewfi nder can be seen clearly.
• Adjust the electronic view fi nder to your
preferred angle (up to 90 degrees).
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Caution
• You cannot use an external fl ash and the electronic
view fi nder at the same time.
• When carrying the camera, do not hold it by the
electronic view fi nder. The camera may separate
from the electronic view fi nder and drop.
• Do not leave the camera with the electronic view
fi nder attached in a location subject to direct
sunlight.
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