istD (not ds) - no exposure info in vf with m42

Steve Beswick · 04-09-2013, 09:54 AM

Hey everyone,

I have been enjoying my istD since January, but yesterday I had occasion to use it in manual mode for the first time yesterday. I noticed there was no bar graph display on the right hand side of the viewfinder. Is that normal with the istD? My understanding is that I would get something, even if it was in error. I am using a screw mount lens.

Edit: I usually shoot in Av, which is why I haven't noticed before now.

Swift1 · 04-09-2013, 10:06 AM

I believe it's normal. If you use the DoF preview the bar/meter should come on.

Steve Beswick · 04-09-2013, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

I believe it's normal. If you use the DoF preview the bar/meter should come on.

You are correct! Silly me. Thanks!

04-09-2013, 09:54 AM	#1
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736	istD (not ds) - no exposure info in vf with m42 Hey everyone, I have been enjoying my istD since January, but yesterday I had occasion to use it in manual mode for the first time yesterday. I noticed there was no bar graph display on the right hand side of the viewfinder. Is that normal with the istD? My understanding is that I would get something, even if it was in error. I am using a screw mount lens. Edit: I usually shoot in Av, which is why I haven't noticed before now.

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04-09-2013, 10:06 AM	#2
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	I believe it's normal. If you use the DoF preview the bar/meter should come on.

04-09-2013, 10:45 AM	#3
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736 Original Poster	Originally posted by Swift1 I believe it's normal. If you use the DoF preview the bar/meter should come on. You are correct! Silly me. Thanks!