Dnia 1-02-2002 o godz. 20:41 alex napisał(a): > 1 : I see that in automatic mode, speed can be set to lower than 2 seconds, > but how can i set it so in manual mode, without using B setting ? I ask > this because my MZ-50 can do it.
Now that's the one thing I don't like in the MZ-5n. The answer is: you can't:( Neither in the M, nor in the Tv mode... I know your pain, since I had an MZ-7 (actually, I still have it but the MZ-5n became my primary body), that let me set anything from 1/2000 to 30 sec. in any mode. > 2 : What combinations aperture/speed does the Program mode use for each EV >value ? My manual does not say it, while the MZ-50 gives it. No idea so far... > 3 : What do you use the weighted center meter for ? Mostly if you were accustomed to this kind of metering or disliked the matrix metering for one reason or another... IMHO it's good to know the c/w metering in case of mounting older lenses on your camera. The metering in the MZ-50 is very much like the c/w one - it's a matrix, but with only 2 segments... >4 : How does the predictive autofocus work ? (Ie exactly when does it go >into action ? (I now it must some motion speed, but how exacly is that >calculated and through what sensors ?) Don't know... > 5 : Do you have a trick to use the Snap-in focus feature with an FA lens ? I don't and AFAIK this feature is only possible with manual focus lenses and a cable release > > 6 : What are the ponderation that the multizone metering system uses and > where are the zones that are measured ? Your manual should contain the pattern of the matrix segments. A complete list of the ponderation you mentioned knows the Asahi Opt. Co., I guess:) The camera should recognize backlight scenes and bright skies for example and compensate for them. It doesn't compensate for the scenes that have large bright or dark areas - it acts in accordance with the 18% gray rule. Therefore the exposure compensation is necessary in such cases. In case of doubts - bracket the exposure. Fortunately you get the easy-to- use AutoBracketing feature with the MZ-5n... > > 7 : Is there a way to prevent the camera to rewind completely in order to > have some film hanging out ? You have to watch the frame counter while rewinding. As soon as it reaches 0, open the camera back. Alternatively you may want to use a special puller... > > 8 : In the same spirit, is there a way to rewind the film by only one > frame, to do multiple expositions ? Nope. The only way of doing it, that came to my mind, was to rewind the film completely, leaving or pulling the film leader out and then winding it to the desired frame. However there's a great risk of misplacing the consecutive frames. > > 9 : What do you use the 100 flash speed setting for, since it seems any > lower speed is OK ? 1/100 is the top sync speed. It isn't VERY fast after all... but allows to freeze some faster movement. However, I usually use the shutter speed between the 1/30 and 1/60, in order to gather more ambient light... > > 10 : Where can i find a cheap replacement for the eyepiece cover and flash > holder cover ? The previous owner seems to have lost them. BTW, how not > using the eyepiece cover can result in a bad exposition ? In a bright day it can affect the exposune a lot, especially with the sun behind the camera. No problem in the night... > > 11 : The back of the camera is not totally rigid, i.e. when i push on the > upper part, it makes some noise, like the noise you get when you press a > metallic bottle cover. (See what i mean ?) Is that a problem ? I do not get > that on my MZ-50. It could be a problem. Perhaps you should have the camera examined by some authorized service... You wouldn't like your camera suddenly opened while shooting, would you? > > 12 : How resistant have you found your camera to humidity and dust ? More > generally, what should i avoid doing with it ? Taking a shower with it - that's for sure:) The camera isn't sealed in any way. As long as you use it in the way you did with your MZ-50, everything should be OK. > > Of course, i do not expect any of you to answer ALL the questions, but > could you keep them all in your answers so that somebody who catches the > thread latter can answer ? Sure:) HIH Greetz Artur ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Harry Potter vs Henryk Portier. Kto wygra? Kliknij! < http://www.harry.wp.pl > - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
