Illuminating top LCD Panel - inconsistency

**snappyhoffy** · 12-14-2022, 04:46 AM

I have been trying out some test shots with focus in Live View (while playing witht he new XS funcion) and seemed to have come across an issue - any help gratefully received..

When in OVF mode I have succesfully discovered that you can set up an FX Button and I use the Down Button on the 4 way array to turn on the LCD Display (as default). However when I change to Live View or Movie this does not appear to work although I have the same settings.

It would be really helpful to see the settings when in Live View and the illumination really helps me see it clearly (to help with the interpretation of the criptic User (Usr) modes..)

What am I doing wrong?

**Kobie** · 12-14-2022, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by snappyhoffy

I have been trying out some test shots with focus in Live View (while playing witht he new XS funcion) and seemed to have come across an issue - any help gratefully received..

When in OVF mode I have succesfully discovered that you can set up an FX Button and I use the Down Button on the 4 way array to turn on the LCD Display (as default). However when I change to Live View or Movie this does not appear to work although I have the same settings.

It would be really helpful to see the settings when in Live View and the illumination really helps me see it clearly (to help with the interpretation of the criptic User (Usr) modes..)

What am I doing wrong?

If I understand what you're saying, that just won't work since Live view becomes your full display instead of just an info display like it is when using the viewfinder. Maybe pressing info while in Live view and/or movie mode will cycle through the ISO, SS, Aperture info etc. That info is definitely on my Live view and movie mode LCD.

Robot camera · 12-14-2022, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by Kobie

If I understand what you're saying, that just won't work since Live view becomes your full display instead of just an info display like it is when using the viewfinder. Maybe pressing info while in Live view and/or movie mode will cycle through the ISO, SS, Aperture info etc. That info is definitely on my Live view and movie mode LCD.

I've just tried this ; I've set my SR button to turn the LCD light on and off. If I turn the light on then turn on to Live View, the light goes out. When I turn Live View off again (at least, straight away) the LCD light comes back on.

**snappyhoffy** · 12-14-2022, 09:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Robot camera

I've just tried this ; I've set my SR button to turn the LCD light on and off. If I turn the light on then turn on to Live View, the light goes out. When I turn Live View off again (at least, straight away) the LCD light comes back on.

Might be a 'local' phenomonia (I live near Milton Keynes too!!)

---------- Post added 14-12-22 at 04:32 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kobie

If I understand what you're saying, that just won't work since Live view becomes your full display instead of just an info display like it is when using the viewfinder. Maybe pressing info while in Live view and/or movie mode will cycle through the ISO, SS, Aperture info etc. That info is definitely on my Live view and movie mode LCD.

But why not have that as an option, I prefer too keep the Live View screen uncluttered with information..

Not a Number · 12-14-2022, 09:41 AM

I seem to recall from earlier discussion (not necessarily of the mark III) that the LCD panel will not light when Live View was active. Probably a power issue.

**snappyhoffy** · 12-14-2022, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

I seem to recall from earlier discussion (not necessarily of the mark III) that the LCD panel will not light when Live View was active. Probably a power issue.

Thanks.. a 'Feature' as opposed to a 'Fault'.

**Larrymc** · 12-14-2022, 09:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by snappyhoffy

I have been trying out some test shots with focus in Live View (while playing witht he new XS funcion) and seemed to have come across an issue - any help gratefully received..

When in OVF mode I have succesfully discovered that you can set up an FX Button and I use the Down Button on the 4 way array to turn on the LCD Display (as default). However when I change to Live View or Movie this does not appear to work although I have the same settings.

It would be really helpful to see the settings when in Live View and the illumination really helps me see it clearly (to help with the interpretation of the criptic User (Usr) modes..)

What am I doing wrong?

I'm not quite seeing a problem here. You have the exact same information displayed on the live view rear screen that is displayed on the LCD if you have the live view screen set up properly. Does your rear screen not show that information? If you're shooting in live view why not get the information from the live view screen???? Go to the C4 menu - Monitor Display - Live View - Shooting Display - Current Display and select either L1 or L2 Customization and you should be able to see all of the Info LCD information on the rear screen any time you are in live view.

**Larrymc** · 12-14-2022, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by snappyhoffy

Thanks.. a 'Feature' as opposed to a 'Fault'.

Actually its called a setting!

Robot camera · 01-04-2023, 04:55 PM

I've also found that if I have the red viewfinder light on, most of the info disappears from the top LCD; most disconcerting until I worked out what was happening. That red light is very useful, I've found.

12-14-2022, 04:46 AM	#1
snappyhoffy Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 185	Illuminating top LCD Panel - inconsistency I have been trying out some test shots with focus in Live View (while playing witht he new XS funcion) and seemed to have come across an issue - any help gratefully received.. When in OVF mode I have succesfully discovered that you can set up an FX Button and I use the Down Button on the 4 way array to turn on the LCD Display (as default). However when I change to Live View or Movie this does not appear to work although I have the same settings. It would be really helpful to see the settings when in Live View and the illumination really helps me see it clearly (to help with the interpretation of the criptic User (Usr) modes..) What am I doing wrong?

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12-14-2022, 06:52 AM	#2
Kobie Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bowmanville Photos: Albums Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by snappyhoffy I have been trying out some test shots with focus in Live View (while playing witht he new XS funcion) and seemed to have come across an issue - any help gratefully received.. When in OVF mode I have succesfully discovered that you can set up an FX Button and I use the Down Button on the 4 way array to turn on the LCD Display (as default). However when I change to Live View or Movie this does not appear to work although I have the same settings. It would be really helpful to see the settings when in Live View and the illumination really helps me see it clearly (to help with the interpretation of the criptic User (Usr) modes..) What am I doing wrong? If I understand what you're saying, that just won't work since Live view becomes your full display instead of just an info display like it is when using the viewfinder. Maybe pressing info while in Live view and/or movie mode will cycle through the ISO, SS, Aperture info etc. That info is definitely on my Live view and movie mode LCD.

12-14-2022, 08:59 AM	#3
Robot camera Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Posts: 194	Originally posted by Kobie If I understand what you're saying, that just won't work since Live view becomes your full display instead of just an info display like it is when using the viewfinder. Maybe pressing info while in Live view and/or movie mode will cycle through the ISO, SS, Aperture info etc. That info is definitely on my Live view and movie mode LCD. I've just tried this ; I've set my SR button to turn the LCD light on and off. If I turn the light on then turn on to Live View, the light goes out. When I turn Live View off again (at least, straight away) the LCD light comes back on.

12-14-2022, 09:30 AM - 1 Like	#4
snappyhoffy Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 185 Original Poster	Originally posted by Robot camera I've just tried this ; I've set my SR button to turn the LCD light on and off. If I turn the light on then turn on to Live View, the light goes out. When I turn Live View off again (at least, straight away) the LCD light comes back on. Might be a 'local' phenomonia (I live near Milton Keynes too!!) ---------- Post added 14-12-22 at 04:32 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kobie If I understand what you're saying, that just won't work since Live view becomes your full display instead of just an info display like it is when using the viewfinder. Maybe pressing info while in Live view and/or movie mode will cycle through the ISO, SS, Aperture info etc. That info is definitely on my Live view and movie mode LCD. But why not have that as an option, I prefer too keep the Live View screen uncluttered with information..

12-14-2022, 09:41 AM	#5
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	I seem to recall from earlier discussion (not necessarily of the mark III) that the LCD panel will not light when Live View was active. Probably a power issue.

12-14-2022, 09:50 AM	#6
snappyhoffy Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 185 Original Poster	Originally posted by Not a Number I seem to recall from earlier discussion (not necessarily of the mark III) that the LCD panel will not light when Live View was active. Probably a power issue. Thanks.. a 'Feature' as opposed to a 'Fault'.

12-14-2022, 09:20 PM - 1 Like	#7
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by snappyhoffy I have been trying out some test shots with focus in Live View (while playing witht he new XS funcion) and seemed to have come across an issue - any help gratefully received.. When in OVF mode I have succesfully discovered that you can set up an FX Button and I use the Down Button on the 4 way array to turn on the LCD Display (as default). However when I change to Live View or Movie this does not appear to work although I have the same settings. It would be really helpful to see the settings when in Live View and the illumination really helps me see it clearly (to help with the interpretation of the criptic User (Usr) modes..) What am I doing wrong? I'm not quite seeing a problem here. You have the exact same information displayed on the live view rear screen that is displayed on the LCD if you have the live view screen set up properly. Does your rear screen not show that information? If you're shooting in live view why not get the information from the live view screen???? Go to the C4 menu - Monitor Display - Live View - Shooting Display - Current Display and select either L1 or L2 Customization and you should be able to see all of the Info LCD information on the rear screen any time you are in live view.

12-14-2022, 09:22 PM	#8
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by snappyhoffy Thanks.. a 'Feature' as opposed to a 'Fault'. Actually its called a setting!

01-04-2023, 04:55 PM	#9
Robot camera Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Posts: 194	I've also found that if I have the red viewfinder light on, most of the info disappears from the top LCD; most disconcerting until I worked out what was happening. That red light is very useful, I've found.