I can't help with your problem, but maybe you can answer mine.... If I leave the R8 on for a long time, it seems to "go to sleep," and if I press the shutter part way, it takes a few moments for the display to light up, and it works fine. Is this correct? Regards, Sonny http://www.sonc.com Natchitoches, Louisiana Oldest continuous settlement in La Louisiane égalité, liberté, crawfish