Displaying an Electronic Level

1D X 5D Mk III

You can display an electronic level in the [Remote Live View window] to check the tilt of the camera.

1Click the [ ] button in the [Remote Live View window].An electronic level is displayed in the [Remote Live View window].2Check the tilt of the camera.
Horizontal

Camera’s horizontal

referenceposition
Horizontal levelPosition of camera topVertical levelVertical referenceCamera’s vertical position

*One horizontal increment is equal to 10°, and one vertical increment is equal to 5°.

To adjust horizontal tilt, move the camera so the camera’s horizontal position and the horizontal reference match.

To adjust vertical tilt, move the camera so the camera’s vertical position and the vertical reference match.

To hide the level, click the [ ] button again.During movie shooting, the electronic level will not be displayed.Even when tilt is corrected, there may be a margin of error of approx. ±1°.

If the camera is very tilted, the electronic level’s margin of error will be bigger.

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