> The -5/5n and (probably) the -3 cannot do that. The MZ-3 cannot do it.
John ---------- Original Message ----------- From: Kostas Kavoussanakis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 16:25:32 +0000 (GMT) Subject: Re: Least expensive Pentax Body with aperture setting for A lenses? > On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > I have no idea about what's the least expensive body, but aside from the > > obviously high-end PZ-1, I know that on the ZX-10 the user can set aperture > > from the body in the way you describe as well as having the option of using > > the aperture ring. > > I am surprised to read that. > > > I'm *guessing* that the "cheapie" ones that don't allow you to set the > > aperture on the lens -- ZX-50, -30 and I think there was another one, maybe - > > 60? -- have metered manual modes in which you would be setting the aperture > > from the body. > > Of these, I have the -50 and loved it while I had no pre-A lenses; > they should now go for a song. I believe the *ist (film) should be > able to do that too, and if the -6 can do it as Boris says, so could > the -7, but these would be a bit pricier. The OP can check the > manuals on http://www.pentaxusa.com/ for the mechanics of how it is done. > > The -5/5n and (probably) the -3 cannot do that. > > Kostas ------- End of Original Message -------
