The following site explains the DX coding pattern: http://www.geocities.com/thombell/dx.html#exposure
Dave S On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 17:14:09 +0100, keller.schaefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > At 06:33 PM 2/15/2005 +0100, you wrote: > > > > >Francis, > > > > > >I think your camera meters and exposes stepless - it only indicates the > > >speeds rounded to the next full value. > > > > Do you mean that it actually does have half stop (or whatever you call it) > > shutter speeds but only when it is in auto exposure mode it? Or does that > > only work with A or newer lenses (I don't have any)? > > Yes, exactly, in automatic mode both speeds and apertures (with an A lens) are > 'stepless', i.e. the program might decide to use f=6,27 @ 1/362s. > > > >But otherwise your question is a good one. As there is no exposure > > >compensation dial and the ISO speed is set automatically, the only > > >remaining > > >option would be to modify the pattern on the film canister to show a higher > > >film speed to the camera > > > > Does that work? I had thought of doing that when I wanted to push the film > > but wasn't sure if I might fry some thing. > > The DX coding is no secret and I am sure it can be found on the web. To modify > it you would either have to grind off or add paint (or a piece of tape) where > needed. > > Regards, > > Sven > >
