LCD screen not turning on?? at DVinfo.net

William Graydon · March 13th, 2010, 01:01 PM

I turned on my EX1R and the LCD screen wouldnt turn on but the VF was on I then put it on media and the LCD worked.

a few minutes later I turned it on again and now the LCD will not work on either Camera mode or Media mode.

Any suggestions?

Bruce Schultz · March 13th, 2010, 02:36 PM

Something like this happens to me when I accidentally turn the LCD backlight switch from ON to OFF (top of the camera on EX1). It's an easy accident based on the position of the switch under the handle where your hand grips the camera.

Andy Wilkinson · March 13th, 2010, 02:42 PM

I see posts like this every few months - I guess it's one of those EX1 / EX1r gotchas that catches everybody out at least once! At least it's a simple and free solution! (assuming this is the solution for you).

Giroud Francois · March 13th, 2010, 08:26 PM

it happens to me once, and the cause was the LCD cable was disconnected inside camera.

James Huenergardt · March 14th, 2010, 08:51 AM

I'm still trying to figure out why someone would want the backlight turned off in the first place since you can't see the LCD.

Anyone have enlightenment?

Clark Peters · March 15th, 2010, 12:24 PM

I don't know Sony's logic for the switch, but my reasons for using it:
1) Save battery power without shutting the camera off.
2) In sunlight, you can actually see the screen without the backlight (not well, but as good as with the backlight).
Pete

March 13th, 2010, 01:01 PM	#1
William Graydon Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 75	LCD screen not turning on?? I turned on my EX1R and the LCD screen wouldnt turn on but the VF was on I then put it on media and the LCD worked. a few minutes later I turned it on again and now the LCD will not work on either Camera mode or Media mode. Any suggestions?

March 13th, 2010, 02:42 PM	#3
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	I see posts like this every few months - I guess it's one of those EX1 / EX1r gotchas that catches everybody out at least once! At least it's a simple and free solution! (assuming this is the solution for you). __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

March 14th, 2010, 08:51 AM	#5
James Huenergardt Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 513	I'm still trying to figure out why someone would want the backlight turned off in the first place since you can't see the LCD. Anyone have enlightenment? __________________ Reel Inspirations - www.reelinspirations.com Commercials, Dramas, Image Pieces, Documentaries, Motion Graphics

March 13th, 2010, 02:36 PM	#2
Bruce Schultz Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Malibu, CA Posts: 480	Something like this happens to me when I accidentally turn the LCD backlight switch from ON to OFF (top of the camera on EX1). It's an easy accident based on the position of the switch under the handle where your hand grips the camera.

March 13th, 2010, 08:26 PM	#4
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	it happens to me once, and the cause was the LCD cable was disconnected inside camera.

March 15th, 2010, 12:24 PM	#6
Clark Peters Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 123	I don't know Sony's logic for the switch, but my reasons for using it: 1) Save battery power without shutting the camera off. 2) In sunlight, you can actually see the screen without the backlight (not well, but as good as with the backlight). Pete