Monitor screen blank

Feenix · 11-19-2022, 04:58 AM

After having problems with the astrotracer firmware update 1.60 I have now lost my monitor feed. I can see the menu but when I want to see shooting information there's nothing there when I turn the camera on.

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**c.a.m** · 11-19-2022, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by Feenix

when I want to see shooting information there's nothing there when I turn the camera on.

On my K-3 Mark III, I push the INFO button once or twice to display the shooting information.

- Craig

Feenix · 11-19-2022, 05:20 AM

That was it. As it happens, if you use the info button you have to press it twice to get back to shooting information. If you only press it once the screen remains blank, even after you turn the camera off and back on. Who knew?

**c.a.m** · 11-19-2022, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by Feenix

That was it.

The Operating Manual mentions it on page 14, but it's easy to miss and the function is not obvious when the monitor is blank.

- Craig

11-19-2022, 04:58 AM	#1
Feenix New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 8	Monitor screen blank After having problems with the astrotracer firmware update 1.60 I have now lost my monitor feed. I can see the menu but when I want to see shooting information there's nothing there when I turn the camera on. Attached Images

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11-19-2022, 05:17 AM	#2
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by Feenix when I want to see shooting information there's nothing there when I turn the camera on. On my K-3 Mark III, I push the INFO button once or twice to display the shooting information. - Craig

11-19-2022, 05:20 AM	#3
Feenix New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 8 Original Poster	That was it. As it happens, if you use the info button you have to press it twice to get back to shooting information. If you only press it once the screen remains blank, even after you turn the camera off and back on. Who knew?

11-19-2022, 08:13 AM	#4
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by Feenix That was it. The Operating Manual mentions it on page 14, but it's easy to miss and the function is not obvious when the monitor is blank. - Craig