Olympus E-420 - Manual (Page 36)

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Using live view
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Using live view
It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white
balance effect and the subject’s composition while you take the picture.
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Press the u button.
• The mirror is raised and the subject is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
• When [AF MODE] was set to [C-AF], it will be set
automatically to [S-AF] (or [S-AF+MF] in case it was set to
[C-AF+MF]).
Functions available during live view
The following functions can be used during live view.
Focusing during live view
• Taking a picture after selecting the AF system gP. 37
• Taking a picture using focus lock gP. 38
• Taking a picture while adjusting the focus manually gP. 40
• Taking a picture while focusing on a face gP. 39
• Taking a picture while checking the focus by enlarging the zone to be focused gP. 41
Taking a picture while checking the effect
• Taking a picture after comparing the effect of exposure compensation or white
balance gP. 41
• Taking a panoramic picture gP. 42
Switching the indications on the LCD monitor
• Turning off the information display/Displaying the histogram or ruled lines gP. 40
• Checking the subject on the monitor even in low light situations gP. 87
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Notes
• If there is a high-intensity light source within the screen, the image may be displayed darker
but will be recorded normally.
• If the live view function is used over a long period, the temperature of the image pickup device
rises causing images with high ISO sensitivity to appear noisy and unevenly colored. Either
lower the ISO sensitivity or turn off the camera for some time.
• Exchanging the lens will cause live view to stop.
• The following functions are not available during live view.
C-AF/AE lock/[AEL/AFL]
Activating live view
u button
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