Viewfinder Warning Icon ("!")

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  1. Rizzo

    Rizzo New Member

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    Seems like I should have noticed this before. On the far left side of the viewfinder on my Canon 6D is a warning icon ("!"). It appears to be adjacent to the battery icon which is fully charged. So, I am stumped as to what the warning is for. Thank you so much.
     

  2. porkphoto

    porkphoto Well-Known Member Site Supporter

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    I believe that it means you changed a setting somewhere. Its just a reminder that something has changed.
     
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    Rizzo New Member

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    Hmmm...that seems odd since we all are constantly changing various settings under different shooting conditions.
     
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    Just had a thought...the warning icon (adjacent to the battery icon) that I referred to in my post above might simply be a reminder to keep an eye on the battery charge. If someone could verify this, I would appreciate it. Thank you.
     
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    Ohm: Thank you so much.
     
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    johnsey Site Moderator Staff Member Site Supporter

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    Its an indicator that one of the 4 conditions below is set, see page 313 in the user manual.
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