The Monitor mode button cycles between viewfinder and monitor displays.
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If it is set to Viewfinder only, the monitor will remain blank.
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If it is set to Monitor only, the viewfinder will remain blank.
Choose a different monitor mode using the monitor mode button.
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Automatic display switch: The display switches from the monitor to the viewfinder when you place your eye to the viewfinder, and from the viewfinder to the monitor when you take your eye away.
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Viewfinder only: The viewfinder is used for shooting, menus, and playback; the monitor remains blank.
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Monitor only: The monitor is used for shooting, menus and playback. The viewfinder display will remain black even if you put your eye to the viewfinder.
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Prioritize viewfinder: The camera functions in a manner similar to existing digital SLR camera. Placing your eye to the viewfinder turns the viewfinder on and taking your eye away turns the viewfinder off. In photo mode, the monitor remains blank, while in movie mode, during playback, or while menus are displayed, the monitor will turn on when you take your eye away from the viewfinder.
