Xt2 lcd or settings issue?

[SquarePeg]

I’ve had my xt2 for a few years but am not sure if this is a new issue or I just never noticed it before. I don’t use the lcd very often as I don’t like to wear my glasses when I’m shooting so I do almost everything through the viewfinder - even review photos.

Recently I’ve shot some astro stuff so I’m using the lcd to focus and it works fine when I’m in manual mode. The other day at sunset I tried to use the lcd with AF to frame up my shot because I didn’t want to lay on the ground for the angle I wanted and I could not get the lcd to come on. The minute I switched to manual focus it came on but if I moved back to af it shut off again. I tried every combination of EVF settings and screen options that I could find before giving up. Is there something wrong with my xt2 or do I have some setting that’s incorrect or has it always been this way and I just never noticed? Appreciate any help you can provide!

 

[jcdeboever]

You probably hit that button on the side of the prism. I've done it

 

[cgw]

Which firmware are you running? Some were having nasty problems with video and focus breathing.
Then there's this:

Fuji X-T2 LCD does not work: Fujifilm X System / SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

 

[SquarePeg]

You probably hit that button on the side of the prism. I've done it

Are you talking about the EVF setting button on the right of the viewfinder? I quadruple checked that. It was only when I was using AF.

 

[SquarePeg]

Which firmware are you running? Some were having nasty problems with video and focus breathing.
Then there's this:

Fuji X-T2 LCD does not work: Fujifilm X System / SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Interesting and almost what is happening but if I switch it to manual focus it comes right on.

Good point about the firmware I think I’m due for an update.

 

[jcdeboever]

You probably hit that button on the side of the prism. I've done it

Are you talking about the EVF setting button on the right of the viewfinder? I quadruple checked that. It was only when I was using AF.

I almost never use the LCD, the only time I had an issue is when I bumped that button and I was lost for a few.

 

[SquarePeg]

Figured it out after reading through the manual. I had to press the Disp/Back button to get it back to live view mode. I must have inadvertently hit that button and changed it to info only being displayed. I knew it had to be user error on my part as I don't use that screen very often but I thought I had tried everything! Phew!!!

 

[Mike Drone]

Nice, I am glad you were able to exercise all the buttons on the camera, now we get to see more awesome photos. =]

 

[Dave Maciak]

You probably hit that button on the side of the prism. I've done it

Are you talking about the EVF setting button on the right of the viewfinder? I quadruple checked that. It was only when I was using AF.

One thing on (some) of Fuji cameras, IMHO: Lay out of some of the controls. My XPRO3 I kept changing the EVF setting with my thumb--cure was a thumb rest. The little MCS lever on lower left of body front; I've moved that by accident as well. I think some of the Fuji controls are too sensitive.

 

[SquarePeg]

You probably hit that button on the side of the prism. I've done it

Are you talking about the EVF setting button on the right of the viewfinder? I quadruple checked that. It was only when I was using AF.

One thing on (some) of Fuji cameras, IMHO: Lay out of some of the controls. My XPRO3 I kept changing the EVF setting with my thumb--cure was a thumb rest. The little MCS lever on lower left of body front; I've moved that by accident as well. I think some of the Fuji controls are too sensitive.

Tried a thumb rest and didn’t like the fit for my small hands. I haven’t had an issue with the EVF but I have had the diopter get moved inadvertently a few times and yes I totally agree the MCS should require more pressure to change it. I am in the habit now of checking it in the EVF frequently to make sure it’s still set to where I want. I’d like them to add a lock to the EC+/- like with the ss and ISO...

 

[Dave Maciak]

You probably hit that button on the side of the prism. I've done it

Are you talking about the EVF setting button on the right of the viewfinder? I quadruple checked that. It was only when I was using AF.

One thing on (some) of Fuji cameras, IMHO: Lay out of some of the controls. My XPRO3 I kept changing the EVF setting with my thumb--cure was a thumb rest. The little MCS lever on lower left of body front; I've moved that by accident as well. I think some of the Fuji controls are too sensitive.

Tried a thumb rest and didn’t like the fit for my small hands. I haven’t had an issue with the EVF but I have had the diopter get moved inadvertently a few times and yes I totally agree the MCS should require more pressure to change it. I am in the habit now of checking it in the EVF frequently to make sure it’s still set to where I want. I’d like them to add a lock to the EC+/- like with the ss and ISO...

Better late than never: Your images are beautiful and do proper justice to New England.