rumplestiltskin
07-31-2006, 04:57 PM
Used to use a Minolta SRT 202 back in the pre-digital days. Loved the "match-up-the-needles-and-shoot" exposure method. With most of today's DSLRs, however, it appears that the aperture ring and the shutter speed dial have been abandoned.
I see that the Pentax DSLRs (I'm referring to the new K series but I guess this applies to the ist*, as well) permit the use of older "K" series lenses from the 35mm days. I was wondering how one would meter the scene. Would it require a stop-down technique or has Pentax managed to permit come kind of "match-up-the-needles" approach?
Out here in the desert (El Paso) we don't get to see many "pro" cameras except the occasional high-end Nikon or Canon.
If there are any user reviews that include the use of the camera off the fully automatic modes, I'd appreciate being pointed to them, as well.
Thanks very much! :D
Barry
I see that the Pentax DSLRs (I'm referring to the new K series but I guess this applies to the ist*, as well) permit the use of older "K" series lenses from the 35mm days. I was wondering how one would meter the scene. Would it require a stop-down technique or has Pentax managed to permit come kind of "match-up-the-needles" approach?
Out here in the desert (El Paso) we don't get to see many "pro" cameras except the occasional high-end Nikon or Canon.
If there are any user reviews that include the use of the camera off the fully automatic modes, I'd appreciate being pointed to them, as well.
Thanks very much! :D
Barry