How to adjust the brightness of the monitor or viewfinder on a Lumix camera.
How to adjust the brightness of the monitor or viewfinder on a Lumix camera.
To adjust the brightness of the monitor or viewfinder on a Panasonic Lumix camera, follow these
steps:
Turn on your Lumix camera and activate the monitor or viewfinder by either flipping out the LCD screen or placing
your eye against the viewfinder.
Locate the "MENU" button on your camera. It is usually labeled with an icon depicting a series of horizontal
lines or a wrench/spanner symbol.
Press the "MENU" button to access the camera's menu system.
Navigate through the menu using the directional buttons or the touchscreen, depending on your camera model.
Look for a section in the menu related to [Monitor Settings] or [Viewfinder]. The exact name may
vary depending on your Lumix camera model.
Within the monitor settings, you should find an option to adjust the brightness or brightness level.
Use the directional buttons, touchscreen, or control dial to adjust the brightness level to your desired
preference. Some Lumix cameras may also have separate options to adjust the brightness of the monitor and
viewfinder individually.
Once you have set the desired brightness level, confirm your selection by pressing the "OK" or "Set" button.
Exit the menu system by pressing the "Menu" button again or using the designated exit or return button on your
camera.
Please note that the exact steps and terminology may vary slightly depending on the specific Lumix camera model you
are using. Consult your camera's manual for detailed instructions tailored to your device.
For more information on how to adjust the brightness of the monitor or viewfinder select your model from the list
below.
Sets the monitor brightness according to the ambient light level.
Press the MENU button.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select Setup.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select [Monitor Luminance].
Press the arrow left ◄ or right ► to choose a Monitor Luminance option.
Auto - During recording, the brightness is adjusted automatically according to
how
bright
it is around the camera.
During playback, the brightness is the same as when you last recorded.
(If you have not recorded once since turning on the camera, a standard brightness is used.)
Mode 1 - The brightness is increased.
Mode 2 - The brightness is standard.
Mode 3 - The brightness is decreased.
Press the MENU button to confirm the setting.
Viewfinder or Monitor
Adjust brightness and color of the monitor or viewfinder. These steps will adjust the monitor when the
monitor is in use, and the view finder when the viewfinder is in use.
Press the MENU button.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select Setup.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder].
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to choose a brightness or color option.
Brightness - Adjusts the brightness.
Contrast - Adjusts the contrast.
Saturation - Adjusts the vividness of colors.
Red Tint - Adjusts red hues.
Blue Tint - Adjusts blue hues.
Press the arrow left ◄ or right ► to adjust the setting.
Press the MENU button to confirm the setting.
Note - Some subjects may look different from their actual appearance, but the recorded
picture
will not be affected.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select [Monitor Luminance].
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select Monitor/Viewfinder Luminance option.
AUTO - The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is
around the camera.
It adjusts the monitor luminance when displaying the viewfinder.
[-3] to [-3]
Press the MENU button to confirm the setting.
Note - When either [AUTO] is set, or the adjusted value is set to the positive side, the
usage period will shorten.
Adjust brightness and color of the monitor or viewfinder. These steps will adjust the monitor when the
monitor is in use, and the view finder when the viewfinder is in use.
Press the MENU button.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select Setup.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder].
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to choose a brightness or color option.
Brightness - Adjusts the brightness.
Color - Adjusts the vividness of colors.
Red Tint - Adjusts red hues.
Blue Tint - Adjusts blue hues.
Press the arrow left ◄ or right ► to adjust the setting.
Press the MENU button to confirm the setting.
Note - Some subjects may look different from their actual appearance, but the recorded
picture will not be affected.
Adjusts the monitor luminance when displaying the monitor, and the viewfinder luminance when displaying the viewfinder.
Press the MENU button.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select Setup.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select [Monitor Backlight] / [LVF Luminance].
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select Monitor/Viewfinder Luminance option.
AUTO - The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is
around the camera.
It adjusts the monitor luminance when displaying the viewfinder.
[-3] to [-3]
Press the MENU button to confirm the setting.
Viewfinder or Monitor
Adjust brightness and color of the monitor or viewfinder. These steps will adjust the monitor when the
monitor is in use, and the view finder when the viewfinder is in use.
Press the MENU button.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select Setup.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select [Monitor Settings] / [Viewfinder].
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to choose a brightness or color option.
Brightness - Adjusts the brightness.
Contrast - Adjusts the contrast.
Saturation - Adjusts the vividness of colors.
Red Tint - Adjusts red hues.
Blue Tint - Adjusts blue hues.
Press the arrow left ◄ or right ► to adjust the setting.
Press the MENU button to confirm the setting.
Note - Some subjects may look different from their actual appearance, but the recorded
picture
will not be affected.
Sets the monitor brightness according to the ambient light level.
Press the MENU button.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select Setup.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select [Monitor Luminance].
Press the arrow left ◄ or right ► to choose a Monitor Luminance option.
Auto - During recording, the brightness is adjusted automatically according to how bright
it is around the camera.
Mode 1 - The brightness is increased.
Mode 2 - The brightness is decreased.
Press the MENU button to confirm the setting.
Viewfinder or Monitor
Adjust brightness and color of the monitor or viewfinder. These steps will adjust the monitor when the
monitor is in use, and the view finder when the viewfinder is in use.
Press the MENU button.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select Setup.
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to select [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder].
Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ to choose a brightness or color option.
Brightness - Adjusts the brightness.
Contrast Saturation - Adjusts the contrast or clarity of colors.
Red Tint - Adjusts red hues.
Blue Tint - Adjusts blue hues.
Press the arrow left ◄ or right ► to adjust the setting. (Adjusting can also be performed by rotating the control dial).
Press the MENU button to confirm the setting.
Note - Some subjects may look different from their actual appearance, but the recorded picture
will not be affected.
Setup.