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TimothyG · 01-05-2014, 01:39 PM

I seem to have an issue with my K-3. If I look at pg 14 of the manual, it indicates that I should see the settings display in the viewfinder when I push the shutter release halfway or during the meter time operating time. This is not the case. I see the display briefly (very briefly, like less than 0.25 seconds) after the shutter is released and the photo captured. Have I overlooked a setting? I have reset the camera to factory thinking that one of my settings had invalidated the setting but that did not help. Anybody else run into this?

Adam · 01-05-2014, 02:33 PM

I think the meter defaults to several seconds, so that's weird. But I'd still verify the meter setting just in case!

TimothyG · 01-05-2014, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I think the meter defaults to several seconds, so that's weird. But I'd still verify the meter setting just in case!

Thanks Adam. Any idea which menu/settings those would be that may affect this function? (I think I will echo the sentiment that this is a particularly bad excuse for a manual.)

Doanh · 01-05-2014, 03:59 PM

Hi Tim,

May be you pressed the button down the whole way. You should only half press the button for metering without taking the picture.

Regards,

Peter

TimothyG · 01-05-2014, 07:00 PM

Yes, like I am focusing the shot with AF (which does occur); however, the display in the viewfinder is never activated or at least cannot be seen. If I press the button halfway and get an autofocus indicator and release the button, the metering information is shown in the back and top LCD screens at that time...it is my understanding that I should see the information displayed in the viewfinder as well. That does not happen. If I press the shutter release and capture the image, the display is activated very Very VERY briefly in the viewfinder. Thanks.

Teal · 01-05-2014, 07:06 PM

That doesn't sound normal. I just checked mine and mine displays until I've taken the shot. The information on the OVF (shutter, aperture, focus confirmation, shake reduction, etc.) are all displayed.

TimothyG · 01-05-2014, 07:16 PM

Yup, like my K-30...K-3 not so much...also have issues with Live VIew. I think it's time for service

Thanks!

01-05-2014, 01:39 PM	#1
TimothyG New Member Join Date: May 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 19	Viewfinder Display I seem to have an issue with my K-3. If I look at pg 14 of the manual, it indicates that I should see the settings display in the viewfinder when I push the shutter release halfway or during the meter time operating time. This is not the case. I see the display briefly (very briefly, like less than 0.25 seconds) after the shutter is released and the photo captured. Have I overlooked a setting? I have reset the camera to factory thinking that one of my settings had invalidated the setting but that did not help. Anybody else run into this?

01-05-2014, 02:33 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I think the meter defaults to several seconds, so that's weird. But I'd still verify the meter setting just in case! 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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01-05-2014, 03:52 PM	#3
TimothyG New Member Join Date: May 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 19 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam I think the meter defaults to several seconds, so that's weird. But I'd still verify the meter setting just in case! Thanks Adam. Any idea which menu/settings those would be that may affect this function? (I think I will echo the sentiment that this is a particularly bad excuse for a manual.)

01-05-2014, 03:59 PM	#4
Doanh Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 247	Hi Tim, May be you pressed the button down the whole way. You should only half press the button for metering without taking the picture. Regards, Peter

01-05-2014, 07:00 PM	#5
TimothyG New Member Join Date: May 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 19 Original Poster	Yes, like I am focusing the shot with AF (which does occur); however, the display in the viewfinder is never activated or at least cannot be seen. If I press the button halfway and get an autofocus indicator and release the button, the metering information is shown in the back and top LCD screens at that time...it is my understanding that I should see the information displayed in the viewfinder as well. That does not happen. If I press the shutter release and capture the image, the display is activated very Very VERY briefly in the viewfinder. Thanks.

01-05-2014, 07:06 PM	#6
Teal Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 55	That doesn't sound normal. I just checked mine and mine displays until I've taken the shot. The information on the OVF (shutter, aperture, focus confirmation, shake reduction, etc.) are all displayed.

01-05-2014, 07:16 PM	#7
TimothyG New Member Join Date: May 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 19 Original Poster	Yup, like my K-30...K-3 not so much...also have issues with Live VIew. I think it's time for service Thanks!

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