here is a summary of some different lens/body combinations A = lens aperture ring set to 'A' position M = lens aperture ring set to a manual position
Y = camera shows aperture setting in finder N = camera does not show aperture setting in finder SuperProgram body SMCP-FA 28-70/4 A:Y M:N SMCP-F 50/1.7 A:Y M:N SMCP 35/3.5 A:N M:N Tamron SP 300/5.6 A:Y M:N << Viv. Ser.1 70-210/2.8-4 A:Y M:N << MZ-5N and MZ-7 bodies (same results) SMCP-FA 28-70/4 A:Y M:Y SMCP-F 50/1.7 A:Y M:Y SMCP 35/3.5 A:N M:N Tamron SP 300/5.6 A:Y M:N Viv. Ser.1 70-210/2.8-4 A:Y M:N So, it appears that some Pentax bodies do show aperture settings. In all cases, the camera bodies are set to auto. In all cases, shutter speed is shown in the finder. Jim www.jcolwell.ca
