LCD Display

etlcsns

New member
Is there anyway to turn off the LCD screen on the back of the camera?

I only take pics with the viewfinder, so find this torch like device just below the eyepiece irritating

Thanks
 

Nikon Photographer

Senior Member
I'm pretty sure it can't be turned off, however you can set the timer so it only stays on for a short time, the minimum setting is 4 seconds, but you can also turn down the brightness of the screen, go to the set up menu and look for the monitor brightness option
 

Nikon Photographer

Senior Member
I've done a bit more reading, and if it is the rear screen you want to not show the photo you have just taken, you can set it so it doesn't come on, go to menu, select playback menu and select image review, set it to "Off", you will then have to use the playback button to see the photo's you have taken
 

AC016

Senior Member
Thanks, I found that setting but still to bright,

Well it's now boxed and being returned for refund

Are you serious? You are returning your camera because you did not take the time to read your manual? Interesting turn of events, i must say. Stupid Nikon cameras, it's all their fault! I think you will find that the D3200 can be set up so the LCD turns off after a few seconds and can also be set up as to not show the jsut taken picture on the LCD, meaning it will not turn on everytime you take a picture. These type of settings are universal -every device with and LCD display can be set to have the LCD "go to sleep" after a few seconds/minutes. When you get your money back, keep it in your pocket;)
 

grandpaw

Senior Member
This is the post that prompted me to write the thread "Camera won't do what you want it to? Ask questions!!" found in the Learning Photography section on this site. Jeff
 

grandpaw

Senior Member
Get a D5100 and you can simply rotate the screen to face inside, no more screen until you want it :)

I don't want to pile on this person with negative comments but I will say that unless you are going to take the time and make the effort to learn the equipment it really doesn't matter what camera you get because all of them need an operator that knows how to make the camera work properly. They just won't take the pictures on their own without some guidance from the operator. Jeff
 

cobb_cruiser

New member
I did read post #4 and that only addresses playback mode AFTER you take a picture. There are a few other camera models/manufacturers which have a sensor on the viewfinder which automatically turns off the monitor/display. That way you don't have this bright awful glow under your eye when you're trying to take a night shot. I understand you can press the info button, but if it's dark, I don't want to go hunting for it. I'd rather have the display turn off automatically or have the option to not have it turn on at all - and not just as a playback option, but completely turn off lets say at night when I don't want to have it on.
 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
I did read post #4 and that only addresses playback mode AFTER you take a picture. There are a few other camera models/manufacturers which have a sensor on the viewfinder which automatically turns off the monitor/display. That way you don't have this bright awful glow under your eye when you're trying to take a night shot. I understand you can press the info button, but if it's dark, I don't want to go hunting for it. I'd rather have the display turn off automatically or have the option to not have it turn on at all - and not just as a playback option, but completely turn off lets say at night when I don't want to have it on.
For a D3200 go to: Menu (button) / Setup / Auto Info Display

Set it to "Off".
 

Charlie Ewing

New member
Thank you so much for this!
I'm getting the equipment together for my 3200 to do star photos and would hate to h
get kicked out of the observatory for the blinding light.

You just helped this amateur a ton!
 
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