No status bar in Kx viewfinder.

Andi Lo · 01-12-2011, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by Wordslinger

Yes you CAN turn off the viewfinder by using the 'INFO' button. I just tried it, and it works.

I just tried it. Up until now I've been trying to turn it off while half-pressing shutter, so all it does is cycle through the LCD menus. INFO does turn off the viewfinder reading but not when the shutter is half-pressed.

Wordslinger · 01-13-2011, 04:01 AM

@fhphotographer: Just the data line.

@Andi Lo: You're right, I just tried it. You can turn off the data line, but as soon as you press the shutter button it turns back on anyway lol.

kp0c · 01-13-2011, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by FHPhotographer

Interesting issue. I sent my K-x back because the VF data line was so dim it couldn't be read in sunlight. I assumed it was a design flaw, but now I'm no wondering if it was on the way to failing? If so, I wish now I had gotten a replacement instead of a refund because the K-x is, as dpreview said, "...a little cracker." I wasn't overwhelmed by the 18-55 AL, however, so I'm thinking of getting another K-x plus the DA-40 for a top notch economical street machine,
Brian

Although the K-x and DA 40mm would be a total killer kit, I also suggest you look into the 16-45mm option. This lens is very well regarded, and is cheaper than the DA 40. At constant f4, it's fast enough for most situation and offer you a very good wide angle solution as well. It's not that much bigger than the kit lens also. Just saying!

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01-12-2011, 12:21 PM	#16
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by Wordslinger Yes you CAN turn off the viewfinder by using the 'INFO' button. I just tried it, and it works. I just tried it. Up until now I've been trying to turn it off while half-pressing shutter, so all it does is cycle through the LCD menus. INFO does turn off the viewfinder reading but not when the shutter is half-pressed.

01-13-2011, 04:01 AM	#17
Wordslinger New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 20	@fhphotographer: Just the data line. @Andi Lo: You're right, I just tried it. You can turn off the data line, but as soon as you press the shutter button it turns back on anyway lol.

01-13-2011, 07:34 AM	#18
kp0c Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 761	Originally posted by FHPhotographer Interesting issue. I sent my K-x back because the VF data line was so dim it couldn't be read in sunlight. I assumed it was a design flaw, but now I'm no wondering if it was on the way to failing? If so, I wish now I had gotten a replacement instead of a refund because the K-x is, as dpreview said, "...a little cracker." I wasn't overwhelmed by the 18-55 AL, however, so I'm thinking of getting another K-x plus the DA-40 for a top notch economical street machine, Brian Although the K-x and DA 40mm would be a total killer kit, I also suggest you look into the 16-45mm option. This lens is very well regarded, and is cheaper than the DA 40. At constant f4, it's fast enough for most situation and offer you a very good wide angle solution as well. It's not that much bigger than the kit lens also. Just saying!