Originally posted by jreneejohnson
Just received my Pentax 645n camera. When I metered the light tonight- it said shutter should be at 350. The dial doesn't go to 350. How do I get a correct exposure???
Hope this isn't a totally stupid question!!!
645NII allowed 1/2 stop shutter speeds in manual. I have a 645N and use manual mode so its the closest full stop. I don't use slide film which needs spot on exposure. If I did, I'd use Aperture Priority and dial in Exposure Compensation. Negative film like Portra or TMAX has lot of exposure latitude so close is good enough. A lot of folks even think they get a better negative with a stop of over exposure and as example, will expose ISO 400 as 200. I recently went back to the future and added some film to my portrait sessions. I use a digital body as a "Polaroid" to establish exposure. Still getting used to 1/60 sync speed. BTW, I buy 220 backs, remove 1 screw, flip a small piece 180, re-install the screw and I have a 120 back. Look for them on the KEH and Roberts Camera eBay stores. Been buying VG and LN for $26 and $29 with free shipping. Also, you can pick up 645N wired shutter release at the Roberts eBay store for 8 bucks.