Does it meter automatically on Pentax cameras?
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There is nothing automatically, this is an manual lense.So far I know from my version, don't know if they updated something. Got mine in May around.http://www.rokinon.com/product.php?id=176for Nikon they do....pentax doesn't look like yet.
893024
There is nothing automatically, this is an manual lense. So far I know from my version, don't know if they updated something. Got mine in May around. http://www.rokinon.com/product.php?id=176 for Nikon they do....pentax doesn't look like yet.
893025
the only way those features will not work is if you are not using a compatable Pentax lens.
893026
Yes, the camera can be fully automatic or fully manual or a combination of both. The features are excellent.
23199
I have the old Pentax as well and 4 lenses so I was wanting to know the same thing. I recently took my old lenses into a camera shop and they helped me quite a bit. You will have to focus manually with them of course but depending on what type of lens you have, some of them have the sensors and will adjust the exposure automatically. The guy at the shop did find a way to use the full manual lens but you have to create a custom setting for it in the menu for the camera to recognize the lens or the shutter won't even work. I plan to get the body and then replace lenses eventually as money allows. I have the old Pentax as well and 4 lenses so I was wanting to know the same thing. I recently took my old lenses into a camera shop and they helped me quite a bit. You will have to focus manually with them of course but depending on what type of lens you have, some of them have the sensors and will adjust the exposure automatically. The guy at the shop did find a way to use the full manual lens but you have to create a custom setting for it in the menu for the camera to recognize the lens or the shutter won't even work. I plan to get the body and then replace lenses eventually as money... » Read More I have the old Pentax as well and 4 lenses so I was wanting to know the same thing. I recently took my old lenses into a camera shop and they helped me quite a bit. You will have to focus manually with them of course but depending on what type of lens you have, some of them have the sensors and will adjust the exposure automatically. The guy at the shop did find a way to use the full manual lens but you have to create a custom setting for it in the menu for the camera to recognize the lens or the shutter won't even work. I plan to get the body and then replace lenses eventually as money allows. « Show Less
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Yes, with manual focus. The light meter will work for auto-exposure, but you will likely have to use some exposure compensation due to the lens's small image circle (the meter will be confused by the black edges of the image).
199337
Digiscoping should work. Also, you could use a dslr mount adapter: http://www.opticsplanet.net/pentax-pf-ca35-kmount-slr-camera-adapter-70510.html
869150
The Pentax has a manual exposure, most film cameras if not all, are manual.
1970548
The meter does not require a specific shutter speed but your camera will require a speed that syncs
1535281
yes it does or at least I use this one here. Its small, but works well. You have to set your camera to trigger from it but thats easy. You select "Remote" in the same menu where you select the self timer ( the Fn button on the back of my *ist DS) Pentax Remote Control F for Pentax Digital Cameras
23200
Same answer here... all 3 of my lens from my ME Super work. Pentax will tell you exactly which lens function and their level of funtionality.
1504485
No, it does not. You can manually adjust the angle of the camera, but even that is limited.
1943321
Yes! that is one of the advantages of the Pentax. You still have to input the focal lens manually as there is no way that the camera finds out about it by itself but you will be prompted to do it by the camera when you open it. Then you use the green button to get the right exposure. The camera is great for a photographer!
500714
If you can manually adjust the aperture on the DX lens the camera will meter. I am using this adapter with older, fully manual Nikon lenses, so I don't have any experience with how well the DX lenses work, but the adapter works very well with manual Nikon lenses, extension tubes & bellows. Remember that there is NO electrical connection between the lens & the camera.
2163717
Absolutely. Any light meter works with any and every camera. It gives you a setting for you to use in manual mode. Depending on what and how you shoot, a L-758 meter may be a bit of overkill, though.
210015
it does have a lock, not familiar with the pentax about plugging it in. my canon uses a 2.5 mmm stereo phone plug, but I know they make different models for specific cameras, a great switch for the money!
182982
Yes, but not directly. I wish it could. It gives a combination ambient + flash reading for any selected shutter speed. By setting the shutter speed at 1/500 you take out the ambient component leaving a flash only reading. It also gives an ambient light only reading. With these two readings you can derive the percentage. If you are regularly concerned about key to fill light ratios like me, you will probably take the trouble and with this unit you have excellent control.
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If it's the model that sets aperture electronically from the camera, then it should meter. If there is no electronic link for the aperture setting, then it won't. You may want to visit a big-box store and try the lens on a store sample. If the lens has an aperture ring, set it to the narrowest aperture (highest f number) if there is no specific marking for automatic setting.
981434
I have two cameras. You can set it up to automatically switch if you like or change it manually.
945719
No! Twice now I have had it sent back for service (at my expense) and Pentax ignores my emails and voice messages! They have the worst customer service I have ever had the displeasure to experience!!!