Don't be embarrassed Marnie - the stop-down switch on the Spotmatics is on the body, and the M/A switch on the lens should be left on A, so that the lens can return to full aperture after releasing the body switch!
John Coyle Brisbane, Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2003 9:54 AM Subject: Re: Spotmatic? II or F? > >M means MANUAL diaphragm, aka stop-down. A means (guess what?) AUTOMATIC > diaphragm, operated by the camera at time of shooting. > > >Dario > > Uh, thanks. I am now going to hide out in my room, embarrassed. > > Don't be surprised if you don't see me around for a while. > > marnie aka that embarrassed doe person >

