Yes, it's "normal". The focal length and aperture is not recorded. Cameras like Super A (1983) PZ-1 and MZ-S (2001) etc. all work the same way - that is, the aperture is not "recorded" by the camera (allthough it is by the meter), thus not stated in the viewfinder or otherwise. It IS a PITA. But that's evolution, i suppose. In 1983, they had NO idea what they were going to manufacture app. 20 years later. I guess we can't really blame them :-).
PS: When I graduated in 1978, there was no computers - let alone digital cameras. I 1981 we got a few DOS computers. But still no MS Windows. Today it's a whole new ball game, isn't it? Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 17. december 2004 09:02 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Lens not on A with istD Ok Ok i know i'm supposed to know this,but i forgot and i did not save the threads but,,, When a lens is off A and shooting in M mode, i noticed the info file does not record the F stop data. Is this normal for the camera or have i got a dud.Or is it because i forgot to press the green button.(this is a great item,but will take a few days to get used to) Updated to Firmware 1.11 last night and did some quick flash tests. In P mode lens on A using the AF283T, i got F stop data. In M mode with lens on F 5.6 shutter at 1/60 i did not. This could be a pain since i was hoping for this data as i did not keep notes on the flash test. However i did notice the 283(in TTL) is inconsistant in the above mode which works well on my film cameras but was a bit overexposed on the D. Setting the flash to auto,green,and the aperature on the lens,worked better. A tad under but not much. Sorry for the repeat question,but you should expect that from me by now.LOL Dave
