K-3 EV top LCD display from numeric to back to linear bar values

lukulele · 10-25-2017, 09:04 PM

I can't seem to find how to convert + or - numeric EV values back to the bar graph displays in the viewfinder and the top lcd in my K-3. My brain seems to process the bar graph much faster than the numeric displays in manual mode. Appreciate any assistance getting this back to the original display format.A reset didn't revert this function back to original.
Thanks

Adam · 10-25-2017, 09:26 PM - **1 Like**

I think you need to disable the viewfinder electronic level display in order to get the scale EV meter back. Not sure about the top display, AFAIK I thought that didn't change.

stevebrot · 10-25-2017, 09:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by lukulele

Appreciate any assistance getting this back to the original display format.

Uncheck the electronic level setting for the optical viewfinder. That will normalize both the viewfinder and top LCD display.

Steve

lukulele · 10-26-2017, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Uncheck the electronic level setting for the optical viewfinder. That will normalize both the viewfinder and top LCD display.

Steve

Thanks Steve, solution as stated. If I don't find the MC 35mm Minolta lens, I'll let you know on the lens hood.

lukulele · 10-27-2017, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I think you need to disable the viewfinder electronic level display in order to get the scale EV meter back. Not sure about the top display, AFAIK I thought that didn't change.

Thanks Adam, it worked.

10-25-2017, 09:04 PM	#1
lukulele Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Blue Ridge Escarpment, North Carolina, US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,850	K-3 EV top LCD display from numeric to back to linear bar values I can't seem to find how to convert + or - numeric EV values back to the bar graph displays in the viewfinder and the top lcd in my K-3. My brain seems to process the bar graph much faster than the numeric displays in manual mode. Appreciate any assistance getting this back to the original display format.A reset didn't revert this function back to original. Thanks

10-25-2017, 09:26 PM - 1 Like	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	I think you need to disable the viewfinder electronic level display in order to get the scale EV meter back. Not sure about the top display, AFAIK I thought that didn't change. 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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10-25-2017, 09:31 PM - 1 Like	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by lukulele Appreciate any assistance getting this back to the original display format. Uncheck the electronic level setting for the optical viewfinder. That will normalize both the viewfinder and top LCD display. Steve

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lukulele Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Blue Ridge Escarpment, North Carolina, US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,850 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Uncheck the electronic level setting for the optical viewfinder. That will normalize both the viewfinder and top LCD display. Steve Thanks Steve, solution as stated. If I don't find the MC 35mm Minolta lens, I'll let you know on the lens hood.

10-27-2017, 05:57 AM	#5
lukulele Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Blue Ridge Escarpment, North Carolina, US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,850 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam I think you need to disable the viewfinder electronic level display in order to get the scale EV meter back. Not sure about the top display, AFAIK I thought that didn't change. Thanks Adam, it worked.