Viewfinder Indicator Lamps
The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder can be used to diagnose camera operations. The lamp colors change between green, red, and orange, and the lamp can glow steadily or blink at two rates.
Color | Status | Indication |
| Steady | Camera ready to take an image. |
Blinking slowly
Green
Red
Blinking quickly
Blinking quickly
The camera cannot focus. The subject is closer than 0.15 m (0.5ft.) or a special situation is preventing the autofocus system from focusing (p. 31).
Power is insufficient for camera operation.
The flash is charging (the shutter cannot be released). The memory card is locked.
The memory card is full.
The memory card cannot be used with the camera and may need to be formatted.
Orange | Blinking quickly | The camera is accessing the memory card. |
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