Re: K and M lenses on a DL?

2006-03-19 Thread Jack Davis
Jim, thanks very much! Jack --- Jim King <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here are the instructions for using these lenses on the D/DS/DL that > > Godfrey posted in the DPreview Pentax SLR Forum back in December: > > "Do this once and you never have to touch it again. > > 0) Menu - Custom Settin

Re: K and M lenses on a DL?

2006-03-19 Thread Jack Davis
Appreciated information, well said. Thanks very much, Godfrey. Jack --- Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The DL body is the same as the DS body when it comes to using K- > bayonet lenses, pre "A" series. > > With the DL body, do once and leave it: > Custom functions: set "Use Ap

Re: K and M lenses on a DL?

2006-03-18 Thread Jim King
Here are the instructions for using these lenses on the D/DS/DL that Godfrey posted in the DPreview Pentax SLR Forum back in December: "Do this once and you never have to touch it again. 0) Menu - Custom Settings - Set "Using Aperture Ring" to "permitted" When using a lens without an "A" posi

Re: K and M lenses on a DL?

2006-03-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The DL body is the same as the DS body when it comes to using K- bayonet lenses, pre "A" series. With the DL body, do once and leave it: Custom functions: set "Use Aperture Ring" to "permitted". When taking pictures: - set exposure mode to Manual - set the aperture you want to use with the lens

K and M lenses on a DL?

2006-03-18 Thread Jack Davis
Local camera store owner (been one of my retail exhibit locations for last 20 years) ask me to take.."some real nice pictures for me to show folks when demonstrating the Pentax DL". I'm nosy, so agreed to try and, at the same time, give myself a chance to get an impression of its work and handling.