If the display does not switch properly from the LCD screen or monitor to the Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) when the FINDER/MONITOR setting is set to Auto, it could be the Eye Sensor is dirty or settings issue. Here are some resolutions.
1. Cleaning Eye Sensor:
1) Remove the Eyepiece cup.
2) Clean the Eyepiece cup and the Eye Sensor.
3) Put the Eyepiece cup back.
2. Checking the FINDER/MONITOR settings:
1) Press Menu.
2) Select Custom Settings.
3) Select FINDER/MONITOR.
4) make sure Auto is selected.
3. Drain the residual power in a Sony camera:
Turn the camera off.
Remove the battery.
Turn the camera on. (Yes, with the battery removed.)
Hold down the shutter button for 60 seconds.
Turn the camera off.
Insert the battery.
Turn the camera on.
4. Reset Settings:
1) Press Menu.
2) Select Setup.
3) Navigate to Setup subpage 7
4) Select Settings Reset.
Hope one of them fixes the problem.
The display does not automatically switch to the viewfinder.
The display does not automatically switch to the LCD
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