Camera turning on automatically at DVinfo.net

Jody Arnott · February 10th, 2015, 07:19 PM

Hey guys,

Apologies for this (probably) very basic question. I've looked online and in the manual, as well as through the menus on the camera itself... but can't seem to find a solution.

How do you stop the camera from turning off and on automatically when opening the LCD display or pulling out the view finder?

Thanks in advance.

Mark Watson · February 10th, 2015, 09:15 PM

Can't be done.

Noa Put · February 11th, 2015, 01:47 AM

That's not entirely correct, if I pull out the viewfinder the camera start up and then I can open and close the viewfinder without the camera shutting off. When I open the lcd screen to start up the camera I can also pull out and push in the viewfinder without the camera shutting off.

What exactly are you trying to achieve?

Anthony Lelli · February 11th, 2015, 02:27 AM

yeah it is kinda idiotic, and there is not much you can do. when you want to turn the camera off make sure than the VF is back in and push the on/off button and then close the screen.

Mark Watson · February 11th, 2015, 03:09 AM

My practical adaptation for this camera's power scheme is to carry a spare battery with me. On more than one occasion I've accidently left the EVF extended and put the camera in the bag, only to find a couple hours later that it was still on, very warm and the battery nearly shot.

On a tripod, if I'm using the Vivitar 8-button remote, I've found that if I set the remote's power switch to OFF and open the LCD or EVF, the camera will power on for about 1 second, then shut itself back off. Might be useful in some situations.

I like using the NP-FV100, 3700 mAh battery. It's good for several hours. And carry a smaller one as backup.

Mark

Jody Arnott · February 11th, 2015, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noa Put

That's not entirely correct, if I pull out the viewfinder the camera start up and then I can open and close the viewfinder without the camera shutting off. When I open the lcd screen to start up the camera I can also pull out and push in the viewfinder without the camera shutting off.

What exactly are you trying to achieve?

I just want to turn the camera on and off manually with the power button, not when I open and close the LCD display. I've never seen a camera that does it this way.. very odd.

Noa Put · February 11th, 2015, 04:54 AM

Yes, It's annoying the way they left out a on/off button, I often check true the viewfinder to make sure the camera is actually off.

Atticus Lake · February 11th, 2015, 09:59 AM

The green LED on the back tells you it's turned on... doesn't it?

Yes, I'd love a power button too, but other camcorders I've seen do the same thing. What's super-annoying here is that there IS a power button... under the display!

Mike Buckhout · February 11th, 2015, 01:23 PM

Seems to me that this saves us another step in getting the camera ready to roll. Besides cleaning the screen, I cannot think of an occasion when you wouldn't want the camera to be on when the LCD has been opened. I never use the VF so I don't have any issues with this.

February 10th, 2015, 07:19 PM	#1
Jody Arnott Major Player Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 747	Camera turning on automatically Hey guys, Apologies for this (probably) very basic question. I've looked online and in the manual, as well as through the menus on the camera itself... but can't seem to find a solution. How do you stop the camera from turning off and on automatically when opening the LCD display or pulling out the view finder? Thanks in advance.

February 10th, 2015, 09:15 PM	#2
Mark Watson Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Whidbey Island Posts: 873	Re: Camera turning on automatically Can't be done.

February 11th, 2015, 01:47 AM	#3
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: Camera turning on automatically That's not entirely correct, if I pull out the viewfinder the camera start up and then I can open and close the viewfinder without the camera shutting off. When I open the lcd screen to start up the camera I can also pull out and push in the viewfinder without the camera shutting off. What exactly are you trying to achieve?

February 11th, 2015, 02:27 AM	#4
Anthony Lelli Major Player Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 329	Re: Camera turning on automatically yeah it is kinda idiotic, and there is not much you can do. when you want to turn the camera off make sure than the VF is back in and push the on/off button and then close the screen.

February 11th, 2015, 03:09 AM	#5
Mark Watson Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Whidbey Island Posts: 873	Re: Camera turning on automatically My practical adaptation for this camera's power scheme is to carry a spare battery with me. On more than one occasion I've accidently left the EVF extended and put the camera in the bag, only to find a couple hours later that it was still on, very warm and the battery nearly shot. On a tripod, if I'm using the Vivitar 8-button remote, I've found that if I set the remote's power switch to OFF and open the LCD or EVF, the camera will power on for about 1 second, then shut itself back off. Might be useful in some situations. I like using the NP-FV100, 3700 mAh battery. It's good for several hours. And carry a smaller one as backup. Mark

February 11th, 2015, 04:54 AM	#7
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: Camera turning on automatically Yes, It's annoying the way they left out a on/off button, I often check true the viewfinder to make sure the camera is actually off.

February 11th, 2015, 09:59 AM	#8
Atticus Lake Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Palo Alto, CA, USA Posts: 51	Re: Camera turning on automatically The green LED on the back tells you it's turned on... doesn't it? Yes, I'd love a power button too, but other camcorders I've seen do the same thing. What's super-annoying here is that there IS a power button... under the display!

February 11th, 2015, 01:23 PM	#9
Mike Buckhout Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 62	Re: Camera turning on automatically Seems to me that this saves us another step in getting the camera ready to roll. Besides cleaning the screen, I cannot think of an occasion when you wouldn't want the camera to be on when the LCD has been opened. I never use the VF so I don't have any issues with this.