Sony SLT-A65VL - Manual (Page 9)

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The central area of the view-
finder image fills the screen. Shooting Data Display Graphic Display
Digital Level Gauge Display Histogram Display
Square grid Diag. + square grid
1.4x
Smart Teleconverter provides a clear
and precise enlarged image
This convenient alternative to zooming
makes it easy to capture distant subjects
while viewing the finder. Press the Smart
Teleconverter button on the back of the
camera once to enjoy the equivalent
of 1.4x magnification or twice for 2x
magnification. When you’re pleased
with the composition clearly displayed
on the high-resolution XGA OLED, press
the shutter button to record the image
at a minimum 12 megapixel resolution.
High visibility in bright and dark scenes
Since the viewfinder image is just as dim
or bright as the actual scene, viewing is
remarkably easy in any type of lighting—
a genuine advantage over optical view-
finders that are difficult to view in dark
settings, and rear LCD monitors that are
hard to view in bright settings.
Three grid displays
Whenever you desire assistance aligning
the horizon or achieving a balanced
composition, you can overlay one of
three types of grids in the viewfinder.
These include a 3x3 grid that follows the
rule of thirds, a 4x4 grid that includes
two 45-degree lines passing through the
center, and a 6x4 grid that simplifies the
alignment of multiple visual elements.
Do it all from the viewfinder
The viewfinder is so informative and
easy to view that every step in the
photographic process—including setting
up shooting parameters and previewing
their effects in real-time, framing your
subject and fine-tuning the focus with
the Enlargement feature, shooting
photos and movies, and checking final
results—can easily be handled from start
to finish without removing your eye from
the viewfinder. This is true even in bright
outdoor lighting and during sports,
portrait and macro photography. So
you can fully concentrate on capturing
spectacular images.
Variable information display
The OLED viewfinder clearly displays detailed shooting information at high XGA resolution
for quick and easy reading. You can display the data in your choice of five display modes
(Shooting Data, Graphic, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram or Simple Display) by pressing
the DISP button. The Digital Level Gauge indicates whether the camera is level in the
horizontal and front-back directions. The Histogram displays the luminance distribution
of pixels in the image, which can be adjusted through exposure compensation. And
the Graphic Display shows the shutter speed and aperture value as graphs, while also
clearly illustrating the exposure.
Rule of 3rds grid