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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.