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Using External Viewfinder (optional)
When using the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional), the screen for taking the
wide-angle pictures can be displayed on the viewfinder.
Preparations:
• Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash.
• Remove the hot shoe cover that is attached to the camera.
Insert the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1;
optional) all the way into the hot shoe
A
.
• Press the lower part of the external viewfinder with
your finger, and securely insert the connector as
well.
(Do not press on the lens part)
• When attaching the optional external viewfinder, be
sure to do so slowly and carefully.
• When removing the external viewfinder, pull it off
slowly.
Select [OPT. VIEWFINDER] on [REC] Mode menu.
• For more about [OPT. VIEWFINDER], refer to
.
Press
3
/
4
to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
• You can switch the LCD monitor to a blank screen by repeatedly pressing [DISPLAY].
Note
• The frame lines show the usable area for a 24 mm lens (35 mm film camera equivalent, aspect
ratio 3:2, Wide).
• Frame lines is only an approximation. Check the LCD monitor for precise view.
• When the lens surface is dirty, wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• Turn off the camera when removing the external viewfinder.
• The External Viewfinder cannot be used with the External Flash (DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360,
DMW-FL500; optional).
• For details, refer to the operating instructions of the optional external viewfinder.