Viewfinder info readout

New Englander · 04-01-2012, 05:29 PM

Is it possible to brighten the LCD info readout that you see thru the viewfinder? (f/stop, shutter speed, etc).
I find it hard to see as it seems dim. Looked thru a friends Canon the other day it was nice and bright - easy to see.
Thanks in advance...

Adam · 04-01-2012, 05:36 PM

Not that I know of, but you could try using a different eyecup that provides more shade.

New Englander · 04-01-2012, 05:54 PM

Can you get a different one than what's currently on it?

Philoslothical · 04-01-2012, 07:57 PM

This is definitely one of the low points of the K-r. Usually not enough to really interfere with shooting, but it's still substandard. Even if it weren't brighter, if it were just a bit higher, closer to the bottom of the visible frame, it would be much easier to use.

04-01-2012, 05:29 PM	#1
New Englander Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 216	Viewfinder info readout Is it possible to brighten the LCD info readout that you see thru the viewfinder? (f/stop, shutter speed, etc). I find it hard to see as it seems dim. Looked thru a friends Canon the other day it was nice and bright - easy to see. Thanks in advance...

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Not that I know of, but you could try using a different eyecup that provides more shade.

04-01-2012, 05:54 PM	#3
New Englander Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 216 Original Poster	Can you get a different one than what's currently on it?

04-01-2012, 07:57 PM	#4
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	This is definitely one of the low points of the K-r. Usually not enough to really interfere with shooting, but it's still substandard. Even if it weren't brighter, if it were just a bit higher, closer to the bottom of the visible frame, it would be much easier to use.