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jcphoto · 02-19-2019, 04:36 PM

Just got my hands on a used Q and was reading through the manual, but could not figure it out.

Is there a way to disable all of the unnecessary info on the lcd screen (e.g. flash, iso, ss...etc.) so that I can just have a clean, no-nonsense, live-view screen?
all the info is really distracting.

Adam · 02-19-2019, 04:49 PM

You should be able to by pressing the info button.

jcphoto · 02-19-2019, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by Adam

You should be able to by pressing the info button.

Ah I did not know that either. But I guess i should have clarified, I meant having the screen/lcd on, but to remove/disable all of the setting-
indicators

Adam · 02-19-2019, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by jcphoto

Ah I did not know that either. But I guess i should have clarified, I meant having the screen/lcd on, but to remove/disable all of the setting-
indicators

Hmm, I wonder if the original Q doesn't have this feature, in that case. I know this is how it worked on the Q7, but then again, the feature has evolved over time.

Adam
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**caliscouser** · 02-20-2019, 05:23 PM

My original Q doesn't seem to support that. My later Q-S1 does. Not sure about the Q-10 and Q-7.

I don't personally find it that cluttered. It is really just the exposure basics, metering mode and battery. Kind of essential when shooting this camera.

jcphoto · 02-20-2019, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by caliscouser

My original Q doesn't seem to support that. My later Q-S1 does. Not sure about the Q-10 and Q-7.

I don't personally find it that cluttered. It is really just the exposure basics, metering mode and battery. Kind of essential when shooting this camera.

Thanks for the confirmation. I specifically got the Q to be used exclusively with the 07 lens, so the various settings aren't too much of a priority for me.

02-19-2019, 04:36 PM	#1
jcphoto Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Photos: Gallery Posts: 35	Turn off/disable the lcd information? Just got my hands on a used Q and was reading through the manual, but could not figure it out. Is there a way to disable all of the unnecessary info on the lcd screen (e.g. flash, iso, ss...etc.) so that I can just have a clean, no-nonsense, live-view screen? all the info is really distracting.

02-19-2019, 04:49 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	You should be able to by pressing the info button. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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02-19-2019, 05:15 PM	#3
jcphoto Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Photos: Gallery Posts: 35 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam You should be able to by pressing the info button. Ah I did not know that either. But I guess i should have clarified, I meant having the screen/lcd on, but to remove/disable all of the setting- indicators

02-19-2019, 05:30 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by jcphoto Ah I did not know that either. But I guess i should have clarified, I meant having the screen/lcd on, but to remove/disable all of the setting- indicators Hmm, I wonder if the original Q doesn't have this feature, in that case. I know this is how it worked on the Q7, but then again, the feature has evolved over time. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-20-2019, 05:23 PM	#5
caliscouser Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,037	My original Q doesn't seem to support that. My later Q-S1 does. Not sure about the Q-10 and Q-7. I don't personally find it that cluttered. It is really just the exposure basics, metering mode and battery. Kind of essential when shooting this camera.

02-20-2019, 09:15 PM	#6
jcphoto Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Photos: Gallery Posts: 35 Original Poster	Originally posted by caliscouser My original Q doesn't seem to support that. My later Q-S1 does. Not sure about the Q-10 and Q-7. I don't personally find it that cluttered. It is really just the exposure basics, metering mode and battery. Kind of essential when shooting this camera. Thanks for the confirmation. I specifically got the Q to be used exclusively with the 07 lens, so the various settings aren't too much of a priority for me.

Turn off/disable the lcd information?

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