Thank you for the information and advice, Bob :-) Glen
On Aug 30, 2007, at 4:19 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Glen, > I've never seen a Super Program with a worn out LCD screen. > I've seen a P5 that had problems, but not ever a Super Program. > And that screen stays on all the time, but never drains the battery. > (but when you see 000 00 flashing ooo oo in the LCD get fresh > batteries) > In fact, get a hearing aid battery holder and always carry a spare > set. > Nothing works without those button cells! > Regards, Bob S. > > On 8/30/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Thank you, Mat. I did as you have indicated...all is a-okay :-) >> >> While I am on the subject, I must say that this body has a nice feel >> to it--even without a lens attached. I like the small grip piece, >> and, overall, the body seems to have a nice balance, size (fairly >> compact), and weight. My lens should arrive sometime next week. I >> settled on a used A 50/2. I have this lens on my ZX-M (though that >> one I bought new with the camera). >> >> Before I forget: do LCDs wear out? I tend to be one who likes to >> keep things for a while, and I am wondering how much mileage I should >> expect from the little screen on my SP (and ZX-M). With my KX, this, >> of course, is not an issue...although I like the extra speed (1/2000) >> on the ZX-M and SP. >> >> Thanks again, >> Glen >> >> On Aug 30, 2007, at 3:06 PM, Mat Maessen wrote: >> >>> On 8/30/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> My Super Program body arrived today. It came with a fresh battery, >>>> and so there is an LCD readout. In order to set the shutter speed, >>>> though, I have to load (and advance) a roll of film, right? It >>>> reads >>>> the default "1000" right now (and "125" on the 125 setting, "B" on >>>> the bulb setting). I just wanted to verify that it is functioning >>>> properly. >>> >>> Simply close the film back, with or without a roll of film, >>> stroke the >>> advance lever, and fire the shutter, until the exposure counter hits >>> 1. You should then be able to set your shutter speed. >>> >>> -Mat >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> [email protected] >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
