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09-30-2021, 03:55 AM - 1 Like   #1
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Adjust viewfinder overlay brightness in K-1?

If I recall correctly, I was able to adjust the brightness of the overlays (for focus confirmation etc) in the viewfinder in my K-3 III, in three or so levels (off, mid, high?).

Is that possible in the K-1, and if so where? I had some trouble seeing the overlay yesterday but couldn't find an option to adjust that when skimming through the menus. I thought I had tuned it down last week

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I don't think the overlay can be adjusted in the K-1. Various parameters of the LCD display can be adjusted but the optical viewfinder is another thing. Check here for further info:

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You have to dial in a special code using a combination of the OK button, the AF button, the INFO button and the shutter button, using a series of dots and dashes (Morse code), cross two fingers and close one eye at the same time

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QuoteOriginally posted by biz-engineer Quote
You have to dial in a special code using a combination of the OK button, the AF button, the INFO button and the shutter button, using a series of dots and dashes (Morse code), cross two fingers and close one eye at the same time
Instructions unclear, bought a new lens.

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