Viewfinder Timer

I tried searching the forum for this but couldn't figure out what to search for. On a 350D is there any way to make the settings in the Viewfinder display for a longer amount of time? I find that it disappears too quickly while I am setting up a shot or trying to meter my palm. Just to be clear, I'm talking about the green Aperture, SS, and meter that appear on the bottom of the viewfinder.
TIA!

Nope - that's not configurable. Sorry.

Jon wrote in post #4159590
Nope - that's not configurable. Sorry.

Do you ever wish it was, or is it just me because I'm a noob and need extra time to process the info?

If you shoot in Manual mode, those displays stay all the time.

I remember on some EOS film cameras you could change the display time from 6 seconds to only when the shutter button was pressed half way. I don't know if the 350D has this feature or not, let alone any digital EOS.

On my 350D, the meter readings remain visible in the viewfinder for 4 seconds after I let go of the shutter button. So if I want to see them for longer than 4 seconds I hold the button half-pressed. Or touch it again. It's not really a big deal...

StewartR wrote in post #4159758
On my 350D, the meter readings remain visible in the viewfinder for 4 seconds after I let go of the shutter button. So if I want to see them for longer than 4 seconds I hold the button half-pressed. Or touch it again. It's not really a big deal...

Agreed that it's not the biggest deal, it just doesn't seem like it would be a big deal to allow customization of this either, though. Well, anyways, at least now I know the answer. Thanks again POTN, you know your stuff!

(I'm on my way to Manual mode, so hopefully this will soon be a moot point!):p

Thanks everyone!