M11 Posted May 28, 2022 Share #1 Posted May 28, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey team, Sorry, I‘m new to Leica, have been shooting with my M11 for a few weeks now. Is it normal, that the LCD does not turn off when I look through the viewfinder? I was shooting late at night and noticed it for the first time. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SrMi Posted May 28, 2022 Share #2 Posted May 28, 2022 1 hour ago, M11 said: Hey team, Sorry, I‘m new to Leica, have been shooting with my M11 for a few weeks now. Is it normal, that the LCD does not turn off when I look through the viewfinder? I was shooting late at night and noticed it for the first time. Thanks! What do you mean by viewfinder: optical (RF) or Visoflex (EVF)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted May 28, 2022 Share #3 Posted May 28, 2022 2 hours ago, M11 said: Hey team, Sorry, I‘m new to Leica, have been shooting with my M11 for a few weeks now. Is it normal, that the LCD does not turn off when I look through the viewfinder? I was shooting late at night and noticed it for the first time. Thanks! Yes, that's normal. There is no eye detect sensor at the viewfinder window, so the camera has no idea whether you are looking through the viewfinder or not. If your camera still has the default settings, pressing the "FN" button when you are in live view mode, that is, when the rear LCD is showing your future image, should turn off the screen. - Jared Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted May 29, 2022 Share #4 Posted May 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Jared said: Yes, that's normal. There is no eye detect sensor at the viewfinder window, so the camera has no idea whether you are looking through the viewfinder or not. If your camera still has the default settings, pressing the "FN" button when you are in live view mode, that is, when the rear LCD is showing your future image, should turn off the screen. - Jared I'll update my own post for a clarification... There is a sensor on the back near the viewfinder, but it appears to be used just to switch between the Visoflex and the LCD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 29, 2022 Share #5 Posted May 29, 2022 Quit LV mode and your LCD will be black. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/332917-lcd-vs-viewfinder/?do=findComment&comment=4443806'>More sharing options...
SrMi Posted May 29, 2022 Share #6 Posted May 29, 2022 54 minutes ago, Jared said: I'll update my own post for a clarification... There is a sensor on the back near the viewfinder, but it appears to be used just to switch between the Visoflex and the LCD. The OVF has a brightness sensor for LCD panel. Only the accessory Visoflex has the proximity sensor that switches between EVF and LCD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted May 29, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks, super helpful! Reassigned my FN button, adjusted the brightness, now ready to shoot at night Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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