Originally Posted by bsbxl 
When I screw in a lens, is the focus distance window supposed to be right on top? I can't screw it in far enough so that it sits in the middle on top.
That's normal. None of my Taks align correctly, they are to the right as seen from the viewfinder side, on my K100D. It is not a problem. The only issue is my SMC Takumar 55/1.8 (the one with the rubber grip) because the A/M switch is right underneath the flash carbuncle which makes it difficult to flick between Auto and Manual.
but isn't 2 stops a bit much?
I think it depends on the camera and lens. On my K100D I find that I have to use +2/3 EV for most of my Taks. For my CZJ 135/3.5 I have to use +1.5 EV. For my CZJ 35/2.4 I don't need any.
I also read in a previous thread that fellow forum member Mike Cash said that he doesn't use exposure compensation at all. Mike, if you read this, how do you do that? Thanks.
Magic, I think. And Mike does indeed produce some magical images
Richard