Canon EOS 80D - Manual (Page 179)

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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor
 The histogram can be displayed by pressing the button when
[z5: Expo. simulation: Enable] is set. However, the histogram is not
displayed while pressing the shutter button completely.
 You can display the electronic level by pressing the button
(p.66). Note that if the AF method is set to [u+Tracking] or the camera
is connected to a TV set with an HDMI cable, the electronic level cannot
be displayed.
 When is displayed in white, it indicates that the Live View image
is displayed at the brightness level closely matching that of the actual
image captured.
 If is blinking, it indicates that the Live View image is displayed at
a brightness that differs from the actual shooting result because of low-or
bright-light conditions. However, the actual image recorded will reflect
the exposure setting. Note that noise may be more noticeable than the
actual image recorded.
 When the <8: FG> mode is set, shooting with flash in Basic Zone
modes, or [Expo. simulation: Enable] in Creative Zone modes is set
and Multi Shot Noise Reduction, HDR mode, bulb exposure, or flash is
used, exposure simulation will not be performed. icon and
histogram will be displayed in gray. The image will be displayed on the
LCD monitor at the standard brightness. The histogram may not be
properly displayed in low- or bright-light conditions.
 Exposure simulation is not performed in : ABCD> modes.
icon will be displayed in gray. The histogram will not be
displayed.
Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time.
Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same
body part may cause skin redness or blistering due to low-temperature
contact burns. Using a tripod is recommended for people with circulation
problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot
places.