KX same as K2 - one of the reasons I love my KX - the way the light meter works.
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Bob Poe writes:
> As usual, I seem to have a rather esoteric question,
> this time about the KX and the K2 camera bodies. I am
> very familiar with the viewfinder of the K1000: the
> exposure needle on the right side with a notch between
> the + and - exposure indicators. Is the KX or the K2
>
Bob,
The KX metering is much like the K2, but no automatic. A blue needle
indicates speed the camera is set to shoot at. A black needle reports what
the meter suggests. Match them and shoot.
The KX also shows the aperture set on the lens in the viewfinder, a feature
adopted on the MX.
Reg
I used a K2 for 25 years until last year and how my mind slips. As I recall it has
two needles
and a transparent 'time scale' the right side.In automatic mode the black needle
travels up and down
along the time scale to disclose the exposure time. In manual mode the blue needle
cranks
Happy New Year. I finally found my way back to the
list. Looks like Pentax couldn't stand the heat.
I sure do like the PUG this month. I especially think
that Shell's image is one of the best B&W prints I've
ever viewed on a computer. It is such a powerful
emotional statement.
As usual, I see
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