If you are out of the meter's range, you can still use the camera, just shoot manually at apertures you want to use and adjust the shutter speed until you get a good histogram/review image on the LCD. At really low light levels its going to be the only way to ensure accurate exposures. jco
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Hamilton Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 8:30 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Metering Takumar lenses I really don't want to stir up any huge debates here; I would simply like some help in getting this right. I recently came into possession of two Takumar lenses. Both are f/4 at maximum aperture. I'm really having a hard time with metering; both seem to meter only at f/4, even if I stop down the lens. I'll describe what I am doing: 1. Lens (takumar 50mm f/4 macro) is set so that the red "MAN" is showing (that's manual mode, right?) 2. Camera has had the option for aperture ring use turned on. 3. Mode switch is in Manual. 4. Camera mounted on tripod. 5. Location is indoors with constant lighting. Now here are my results: (f/4): 1/10 sec (f/8): 1/5 sec (f/16): 1/5 sec (f/22): 1/5 sec What's happening here? I tried a similar test with the Takumar 200mm f/4 and the meter reading would not change even when i moved the aperture from 4 to 22. Assistance is much appreciated. -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
