On Thu, Sep 14, 2006 at 09:27:00PM +1000, J and K Messervy wrote: > The istDL doesn't have a green button, so I've found that I have to use the > DOF preview lever to stop down the lens to get the right exposure settings > in M mode. It works but is not quick or convenient. > > James
I don't believe that's correct. Operating the DOF preview stops down the lens and turns on the metering circuitry, thus allowing you to check your exposure, but doesn't change any settings. Pushing the AE-L button (if you are in manual mode, of course) will stop down the lens, meter, and then set the shutter speed automatically to what the camera calculates for correct exposure. Once you release the AE-L button the lens opens up again, and the shutter speed stays at the last calculated value until you change it (either manually or by pushing the AE-L button again). Just get in the habit of a quick press of the AE-L button before tripping the shutter and you'll hardly notice the difference. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
