Olympus E-P1 - Manual (Page 135)

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If you use the optical viewfinder (sold separately: VF-1), you can view the shooting screen in
the finder. This is convenient when you are in a bright location, such as under direct sunlight,
where it is difficult to view the monitor (Kits including the VF-1 are available).
1
Slide off the hot shoe cover.
• Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it.
2
Align the optical viewfinder with the hot shoe on
the camera body, and slide it in until it stops.
• Insert the optical viewfinder by pushing on a lower part
of it.
3
Turn on the camera, and select [BACKLIT LCD] “ ;
FUNCTION” (P. 100) or “ 7 FUNCTION” (P. 101)
• Each time you press the Fn button or q button, the LCD
monitor turns on or off.
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Notes on looking after the viewfinder
• View frame is equivalent to 17mm.Use the display frame in the viewfinder as a guide for the
shooting range. Check the correct shooting range on the LCD monitor.
• You cannot use an external flash and the optical viewfinder at the same time.
• When carrying the camera, do not hold it by the optical viewfinder. The camera may separate
from the optical viewfinder and drop.
• Do not leave the finder or the camera with the find attached in a location subject to direct
sunlight.
Using optical viewfinder (sold separately)
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