Frantisek, The MZ-S imprints exposure information (meter mode, shutter speed, f-stop, exposure compensation) in between the sprocket holes. If you turn on the date back, it functions like all other date backs - ruining your pictures with a boldly printed date in the frame area.
Bruce Dayton Friday, April 19, 2002, 5:19:16 AM, you wrote: SP>> I can't agree with you. Clock function is only free bonus to data imprinting SP>> (shutter speed, f/stop, metering mode, AEB, exposure compensation, number of SP>> film rolls used etc.) on MZ-S, which apparently is done using this data SP>> back. Adding digital clock electronics to this is only matter of several $. FV> But doesn't the MZ-S imprint the date/time INTO the frame area?!? FV> Seems like quite stupid when they could imprint it into the sprockets FV> area, where it would be MUCH MORE useful for pro/semi-pro/whatever FV> photographers. Or does it do it this way? FV> Good light, FV> Frantisek Vlcek FV> - FV> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, FV> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to FV> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 .
