Gain

If the camera screen is dark, increase the gain to brighten the screen.

Switch to manual mode with the <AUTO/MANUAL> switch. (Shooting)

Switch gain with the <GAIN> switch.

<L>: Normally set to this position. (Factory setting is [0dB] or [ISO 800])

<M>: Increases the gain of the camera image amp. (Factory setting is [6dB] or [ISO 1600])

<H>: Increases the gain of the camera image amp. (Factory setting is [12dB] or [ISO 3200])

The gain values for <L>, <M>, and <H> can be changed in the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [LOW GAIN], [MID GAIN], and [HIGH GAIN]. ([SW MODE])

Unit of the gain value can be changed in the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [GAIN/ISO MODE].

The setting is fixed to [dB] when the [SYSTEM] menu → [COLOR SETTING] is set to [NORMAL].

When in auto mode, selecting the [CAMERA] menu → [AUTO SW] → [AGC] → [ON] will set the camera to auto gain regardless of the position of the <GAIN> switch. ([AGC])