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c a sugg · 03-14-2012, 06:41 PM

I usually shoot manual with the meter set to spot. Occassionally I'll get a reading that makes no sense, then look down to find the selector lever in the center weighted averaging position. I think it may be getting pulled by the camera strap when I have a heavy lens mounted. Has anyone else had that problem?

Adam · 03-14-2012, 06:43 PM

Never. Are you using a non-standard strap, or does the switch feel very loose?

c a sugg · 03-14-2012, 06:59 PM

I'm using the strap that came with the camera. I can make it do it if it goes from slack to taught fairly quickly. (manipulating the strap) I looked into the possiblity that I might have moved it with my left hand when shooting vertical, but it rests there away from the lever. And the switch doesn't feel loose at all.

**jpzk** · 03-14-2012, 07:15 PM

Originally posted by c a sugg

I usually shoot manual with the meter set to spot. Occassionally I'll get a reading that makes no sense, then look down to find the selector lever in the center weighted averaging position. I think it may be getting pulled by the camera strap when I have a heavy lens mounted. Has anyone else had that problem?

I do that too !!

I get out there, take 50 to 100 shots thinking all will be fine until I get home to view the pics on the computer .... only to find out that my shots are all improperly exposed .... check the lever: sure enough! It has been moved to centre weighted avg position !!!

For my part, I don't even know how this happens but I think your suggestion of the strap hitting the lever would be a possible cause.

JP

**felixkh** · 03-14-2012, 08:09 PM

I use the OP/Tech Pro Strap and so far have not had this problem.

SpecialK · 03-14-2012, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by c a sugg

Has anyone else had that problem?

Nope, but my K20 lever got moved when taking it from the bag, I guess. Stuck on spot meter for 2 days...luckily most things in the desert are mid-toned.

Winder · 03-14-2012, 09:01 PM

Go with a Black Rapid strap and never look back.

Paul Evans · 03-15-2012, 01:02 AM

Just checked and my meter position was set to centre weighted, I had set it to matrix, and yes I use the standard strap.
Well spotted!

Paul

Verglace · 03-15-2012, 06:10 AM

I've never had this problem using the standard strap. My meter lever is quite stiff too, so stiff that I wont be able to turn it on winter days if my hands are cold and dry, but I like it that way.

rfortson · 03-15-2012, 08:15 AM

Wouldn't you notice exposure errors in the image review? I use the "blinkies" for this to get a quick feel for exposure.

Oh, and I've never noticed my strap moving the metering switch.

**jbinpg** · 03-15-2012, 08:57 AM

Yes, this happens occasionally on my K-5. But the nature of the beast means I just have to tweak any exposure errors in PP and the problem disappears.

03-14-2012, 06:41 PM	#1
c a sugg Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Richmond, VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 88	Camera strap moving meter pattern lever? I usually shoot manual with the meter set to spot. Occassionally I'll get a reading that makes no sense, then look down to find the selector lever in the center weighted averaging position. I think it may be getting pulled by the camera strap when I have a heavy lens mounted. Has anyone else had that problem?

03-14-2012, 06:43 PM	#2
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03-14-2012, 06:59 PM	#3
c a sugg Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Richmond, VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 88 Original Poster	I'm using the strap that came with the camera. I can make it do it if it goes from slack to taught fairly quickly. (manipulating the strap) I looked into the possiblity that I might have moved it with my left hand when shooting vertical, but it rests there away from the lever. And the switch doesn't feel loose at all.

03-14-2012, 07:15 PM	#4
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by c a sugg I usually shoot manual with the meter set to spot. Occassionally I'll get a reading that makes no sense, then look down to find the selector lever in the center weighted averaging position. I think it may be getting pulled by the camera strap when I have a heavy lens mounted. Has anyone else had that problem? I do that too !! I get out there, take 50 to 100 shots thinking all will be fine until I get home to view the pics on the computer .... only to find out that my shots are all improperly exposed .... check the lever: sure enough! It has been moved to centre weighted avg position !!! For my part, I don't even know how this happens but I think your suggestion of the strap hitting the lever would be a possible cause. JP

03-14-2012, 08:09 PM	#5
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	I use the OP/Tech Pro Strap and so far have not had this problem.

03-14-2012, 08:47 PM	#6
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Originally posted by c a sugg Has anyone else had that problem? Nope, but my K20 lever got moved when taking it from the bag, I guess. Stuck on spot meter for 2 days...luckily most things in the desert are mid-toned.

03-14-2012, 09:01 PM	#7
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Go with a Black Rapid strap and never look back.

03-15-2012, 01:02 AM	#8
Paul Evans New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: manchester, UK Posts: 11	Just checked and my meter position was set to centre weighted, I had set it to matrix, and yes I use the standard strap. Well spotted! Paul

03-15-2012, 06:10 AM	#9
Verglace Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 468	I've never had this problem using the standard strap. My meter lever is quite stiff too, so stiff that I wont be able to turn it on winter days if my hands are cold and dry, but I like it that way.

03-15-2012, 08:15 AM	#10
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129	Wouldn't you notice exposure errors in the image review? I use the "blinkies" for this to get a quick feel for exposure. Oh, and I've never noticed my strap moving the metering switch.

03-15-2012, 08:57 AM	#11
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Yes, this happens occasionally on my K-5. But the nature of the beast means I just have to tweak any exposure errors in PP and the problem disappears.

Camera strap moving meter pattern lever?

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