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Re: [OM] OM2 spot/program

Subject: Re: [OM] OM2 spot/program
From: "Terry and Tracey" <foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 17:34:01 +1000
Hi Jan. Nice to meet you

>1. In the <program> function, I understand, the camera sets both: the iris
>setting and the shutter speed.  For this function to work properly is the
>f/ setting on the lens important? Must it be wide open, fully closed, or
>has the f/ setting on the lens an influence on the program itself?


Set the aperture to fully closed (f22 etc) for program to work properly. If
you do not want it to clase beyond f16, set it to that.

>2. Can I check the proper working of the <program> mode?  The closing of
>the iris to another f/value than the one set on the lens seems crucial to
>me.
>


Dunno. I never use program on mine (and never have). Sounds like you want
the aperture preferred auto anyway.

Foxy


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