Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot

The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder.

Diopter

Adjustment

Lever

Viewfinder

Compose images so that the autofocus crosshairs in the center of the viewfinder is aimed directly at the subject.

You can adjust the viewfinder with the diopter adjustment lever to adapt to your vision so that the subject appears in crisp focus.

The viewfinder has a field of vision of approximately 84%.

The Parallax Phenomenon

Please note that the actual image may differ from the image seen in the optical viewfinder due to the physical separation between the viewfinder and lens. This is called the parallax phenomenon and is more noticeable the closer the subject is to the lens. In some cases, portions of images shot up close that appear in the viewfinder will not appear in the recorded image. You are recommended to use the LCD monitor to shoot images up close.

Shooting with an Off-Center AF Frame Selected

You should always use the LCD monitor to compose images when you have selected an off-center AF frame (p. 68).

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