The new Ex Finder superimposes a collection of indicators and other information on the monitor screen in an attractive, easy-to-understand format. In addition to showing real-time information about main recording settings on the monitor screen with the press of a key, Ex Finder also lets you use the cursor key to configure settings quickly and easily.

	Flash mode, focus mode, and white balance indicator icons are grouped in the upper left corner of the screen. Aperture, shutter speed, and EV shift settings, which are the most essential parameters during recording, are indicated by both values and a meter panel that enables intuitive, tactile adjustment. In addition, the approximate focal distance and depth of field are indicated in real-time by an easy-to-understand circular bar graph. * Indicated distance, aperture, and shutter speed indications prior to actual recording are all approximate, and may be different from the values and settings actually used for recording. The Ex Finder screen includes a histogram that helps you check the exposure of the image. It shows a graphic representation of the distribution of luminance elements (the brightness of each pixel) for the image on the monitor screen. A histogram whose peak is towards the left indicates underexposure, while a peak towards the right indicates overexposure. Separate histograms are indicated for individual color components (R, G, B), so you can see when red components are overexposed, blue components are underexposed, etc. Underexposure Proper Exposure Overexposure You can perform an EV shift operation to adjust exposure while monitoring the results in the histogram. In addition to helping you obtain correct exposure, the histogram also makes it possible to create special image effects by using non-standard exposure settings.

	A simple operation lets you show or hide the Ex Finder screen, and even turn the monitor screen on or off. Turning off indicator displays shows only your subject, without any indicators. After composing your image, you can turn on Ex Finder and configure settings before actually recording the image. Initial Screen Ex Finder Display Off

	A simple operation can be used to change the color of the Ex Finder to one of seven different hues. You can select the Ex Finder color that provides easiest viewing for you under strong direct sunlight, in the dark, or just about any other condition imaginable. Or you can select a softer color to make the Ex Finder less conspicuous. Orange (default) White Green Black