How to get Live View to make the information go away and see only image?

bill knight · 06-26-2016, 05:50 AM

Is there a way to see, in live view, what you want shoot without all the informational clutter around the edges? Aperture, exposure info etc. I'm using a 645Z, but I would think this would be similar throughout the entire Pentax DSLR range.

**ramseybuckeye** · 06-26-2016, 06:53 AM

uncheck "Info Overlay" under Live View in the Menu. At least it works that way in the K-30.

bill knight · 06-26-2016, 07:01 AM

Thank you. I don't have that option on the 645Z.

bill knight · 06-26-2016, 07:04 AM

There! I did it! An option for a "No information display" appeared and I took it. Now, to figure out how that happened so that I can control it...

bill knight · 06-26-2016, 07:10 AM

I see. In live view, I press "info" button, twice, and the option appears to have info or no info appear in live view.

alpheios · 06-26-2016, 07:13 AM

When in Live View press the Info button. You can then select what you want to be displayed and turn information off completely. It's on page 18 in the manual.

Adam · 06-26-2016, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by bill knight

Is there a way to see, in live view, what you want shoot without all the informational clutter around the edges? Aperture, exposure info etc. I'm using a 645Z, but I would think this would be similar throughout the entire Pentax DSLR range.

Just press the info button until you see an overlay menu, then select the option for "no information display".

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06-26-2016, 05:50 AM	#1
bill knight New Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 5	How to get Live View to make the information go away and see only image? Is there a way to see, in live view, what you want shoot without all the informational clutter around the edges? Aperture, exposure info etc. I'm using a 645Z, but I would think this would be similar throughout the entire Pentax DSLR range.

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06-26-2016, 06:53 AM	#2
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,290	uncheck "Info Overlay" under Live View in the Menu. At least it works that way in the K-30.

06-26-2016, 07:01 AM	#3
bill knight New Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Thank you. I don't have that option on the 645Z.

06-26-2016, 07:04 AM	#4
bill knight New Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 5 Original Poster	There! I did it! An option for a "No information display" appeared and I took it. Now, to figure out how that happened so that I can control it...

06-26-2016, 07:10 AM	#5
bill knight New Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 5 Original Poster	I see. In live view, I press "info" button, twice, and the option appears to have info or no info appear in live view.

06-26-2016, 07:13 AM	#6
alpheios Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bremen Posts: 410	When in Live View press the Info button. You can then select what you want to be displayed and turn information off completely. It's on page 18 in the manual.

06-26-2016, 01:26 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by bill knight Is there a way to see, in live view, what you want shoot without all the informational clutter around the edges? Aperture, exposure info etc. I'm using a 645Z, but I would think this would be similar throughout the entire Pentax DSLR range. Just press the info button until you see an overlay menu, then select the option for "no information display". 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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