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About the LCD panel
Reference information
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Characteristics of the LCD panel
• Due to the directional characteristics of LCDs, the LCD display is difficult to read when
viewed from above. However, the display can be seen clearly from a somewhat lower
angle.
• The LCD display becomes darker at high temperatures (approx. 60°C/140°F), but
returns to normal at normal temperatures (20°C/68°F).
• The LCD’s response time slows down at low temperatures (approx. 5°C/41°F and
below), but returns to normal at normal temperatures (20°C/68°F).
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Using the SB-800 in dim light
Press any button on the SB-800 to turn the illuminator on (when the SB-800
power is on), and it will remain lit for approx. 16 seconds.
•To cancel the LCD panel illumination, go to the Custom settings mode (p. 67) and
set it off.
• Even if the LCD panel illuminator is set to OFF, the SB-800’s LCD panel illuminator turns
on when the camera’s LCD panel illuminator is turned on. The LCD panel illuminator also
lights up when the Custom settings mode is displayed.
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Adjusting the LCD panel brightness
The brightness of the LCD panel can be adjusted in the Custom settings mode
for easier reading (p. 67).
1
Select “LCD” in the Custom settings mode, then
press the g button.
2
Press the c or d button to highlight the
desired brightness level.
•Available brightness levels are graphically
displayed in 9 steps on the LCD panel.
