I understand that but does that mean that I can't use multi-pattern (matrix) metering when I use this lens on my PZ-1p? If I can't, how come the PZ-1p shows all indications of using it?
I guess what I'm trying to say is, if the camera supposedly switches automatically to some other metering mode when a K or M lens is attached, why doesn't it indicate the change in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel? Is that a bug in the PZ-1p? Len --- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2002 1:30 PM Subject: Re: manual lenses on autofocus body? > "Len Paris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >Well, you see, I've read what Mark said about the A50 f/1.2 here > >on the list a few other times. It supposedly has to do with a > >difference in the lens contacts, or something. > > It's because the A50/1.2 actually *doesn't have* any minimum/maximum aperture > contacts, just the single "A" (program/shutter-preferred) contact. So cameras > can't tell the A50/1.2 from *any* K or M series lens. See the information on > Boz's page at http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/extras/K-mount/Kaf.html > > >Perhaps the > >PZ-1p is just different enough, compared to the ZX-5n, that it > >doesn't have this problem. I wouldn't have thought so, though, > >because the ZX-5n is a newer body than the PZ-1p. > > > >Anyway, I've never experienced any problems using the A50 f/1.2 > >on my PZ-1p. > > Right. It just behaves as if you've mounted a K-series or M-series lens. > > -- > Mark Roberts > www.robertstech.com > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
