Barry, Such is not the case. You can shoot at any aperture you desire. Since I'm new to the DS, and not very good at explaining all the details (although I know ~how~ to use the older lenses on these cameras and do so frequently) I'll leave the explanation to others better skilled in that regard.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Barry Rice > Hey Folks, > > When I'm using my old lenses that do not have an "A" setting, like my SMC > 200mm F4, on my *ist-DS, I gather that the "crippled mount" only allows me > to shoot with the lens wide open. > > Is it true that I can't use this lens in my *ist-DS at F22, because the lens > doesn't close down during the exposure? I've been trying to figure out how > to do this, but haven't been successful.
