Originally posted by mrbacco Gentlepeople, your valuable opinion is requested: On another forum [photography focused forum, not on a specific brand] I found the following post:
Do you think is worth to try to not send back my KS-1 and rely on the manual aperture on the lenses or not a good idea? Cheers
If you can cope with manual metering on the field, by using the green button, it is a viable option. I've done so for a decade !
There are plenty of Pentax (or compatible) lenses that still have an aperture ring.
It is a bit slower method of taking photos. You have to remember clicking the green button when lighting conditions or aperture change.
Apart from that, after a bit of practice, it is absolutely feasible and enjoyable.
The only thing you will miss is flash automation. So if your practice involves flash, you are out of luck and should have our K-S1 repaired.