Infoscreen turning on when using viewfinder

ayakomako

New member
Hi,
A bit new to my Nikon D3300 but getting used to it bit for bit.

Anyway. When using the viewfinder in dark or very light conditions and I change any aperture settings or exposure with the "settings wheel" (top right on the viewfinder side) the info screen lights up which is very annoying when shooting night pictures. Also when changing ISO settings with the FN-button and the wheel it lights up.

It goes away if pressing the INFO button but if I change anything again, it lights up.

In the bottom of the screen it says that the subject is either too dark or light. I get the picture but the purpose of altering the aperture or exposure is to prevent the picture from being over- or underexposed.

Say. Is there anyway to stop the camera from pestering me with these messages all the time? I can find no settings other than turning the Info off auto or what it says in the menu, but it still lights up.

Of course I can lower the screen brightness but it disrupts my shooting by suddenly appearing as a strong light in my eyeview...
 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
Hi,
A bit new to my Nikon D3300 but getting used to it bit for bit.

Anyway. When using the viewfinder in dark or very light conditions and I change any aperture settings or exposure with the "settings wheel" (top right on the viewfinder side) the info screen lights up which is very annoying when shooting night pictures. Also when changing ISO settings with the FN-button and the wheel it lights up.

It goes away if pressing the INFO button but if I change anything again, it lights up.

In the bottom of the screen it says that the subject is either too dark or light. I get the picture but the purpose of altering the aperture or exposure is to prevent the picture from being over- or underexposed.

Say. Is there anyway to stop the camera from pestering me with these messages all the time? I can find no settings other than turning the Info off auto or what it says in the menu, but it still lights up.

Of course I can lower the screen brightness but it disrupts my shooting by suddenly appearing as a strong light in my eyeview...
Try the following: Press the MENU button. Drop down to the WRENCH icon and in that menu find the setting: Auto info display.

Change the option to "Off".
 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
Setting the option, "Auto info" to OFF is supposed to suppress that display unless, and until, the Info button is pressed. From the manual:

  • If [Auto info option is] set to Off, the display can be called up as needed by pressing the Info button.

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ayakomako

New member
Hi,
Thank you for your replies and the warm welcome :)

I have however already set the auto setting to off.

I cant seem to find any setting to suppress the info messages or so.

Since looking in the viewfinder I see everything I need I don't understand why the screen light up to show me that info when I don't press the info button.

I see the warning icon in the viewfinder as well.
 

Danno

Senior Member
Looks like you got your answer from HF. I just wanted to take a moment and welcome you to the forum. It is a good place to hang out and pick up some really good photography info.
 
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