Bright Monitoring
Allows you to adjust the composition when shooting in dark environments. By extending the exposure time, you can check the composition on the viewfinder/monitor even in dark locations such as under the night sky.
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MENU →
(Camera Settings2) → [
Custom Key] → assign the [Bright Monitoring] function to the desired key. -
Press the key to which you assigned the [Bright Monitoring] function, then shoot an image.
- The brightness due to [Bright Monitoring] will continue after shooting.
- To return the monitor brightness to normal, press the key to which you assigned the [Bright Monitoring] function once again.
Note
- During [Bright Monitoring], [Live View Display] will automatically switch to [Setting Effect OFF], and setting values such as exposure compensation will not be reflected in the live view display. It is recommended that you use [Bright Monitoring] only in dark locations.
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[Bright Monitoring] will be automatically cancelled in the following situations.
- When the camera is turned off.
- When the shooting mode is changed from P/A/S/M to a mode that is not P/A/S/M.
- When the focus mode is set to other than manual focus.
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When [MF Assist] is executed.
- When [Focus Magnifier] is selected.
- During [Bright Monitoring], the shutter speed may be slower than normal while shooting in dark locations. Also, because the measured brightness range is expanded, the exposure may change.
