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aleonx3 · 04-19-2009, 07:12 AM

Hi, All,

I am able to reproduce the problem with my K100D; assuming the macro function of the K-m to be similar to the K100D.

I have taken two shots in macro mode (first one without flash and second one with flash popped up).
The exifs are:
1) iso 1600, multisegment metering, auto-white balance, f13 and 1/1000
2) iso 1600, multisegment metering, auto-white balance, f22 and 1/180

Since the built-in flash does not support HSS, therefore, the shutter is set up to 1/180, the only parameter it can change is the aperture, which is set to min-f22.

My conclusion: there is nothing faulty about the camera; it's user error.

Last edited by aleonx3; 10-08-2010 at 11:01 AM.

res3567 · 04-19-2009, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by aleonx3

Congratulation on your new purchase, I am sure you will enjoy your camera.

Nice duck!

egordon99 · 04-27-2009, 12:48 PM

IT IS USER ERROR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH ANY PENTAX CAMERA'S METERING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spot meter a white sail, you will get an underexposed picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shoot at ISO1600 and the pop-up flash outside, you will get an overexposed picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by Thumper

Reading this post does not make me miss my k10d!!! When will Pentax get the metering right?

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04-19-2009, 07:12 AM	#31
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Hi, All, I am able to reproduce the problem with my K100D; assuming the macro function of the K-m to be similar to the K100D. I have taken two shots in macro mode (first one without flash and second one with flash popped up). The exifs are: 1) iso 1600, multisegment metering, auto-white balance, f13 and 1/1000 2) iso 1600, multisegment metering, auto-white balance, f22 and 1/180 Since the built-in flash does not support HSS, therefore, the shutter is set up to 1/180, the only parameter it can change is the aperture, which is set to min-f22. My conclusion: there is nothing faulty about the camera; it's user error. Last edited by aleonx3; 10-08-2010 at 11:01 AM.

04-19-2009, 05:28 PM	#32
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876	Originally posted by aleonx3 Congratulation on your new purchase, I am sure you will enjoy your camera. Nice duck!

04-27-2009, 12:48 PM	#33
egordon99 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Outside of Philly Posts: 1,561	IT IS USER ERROR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH ANY PENTAX CAMERA'S METERING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spot meter a white sail, you will get an underexposed picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shoot at ISO1600 and the pop-up flash outside, you will get an overexposed picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Originally posted by Thumper Reading this post does not make me miss my k10d!!! When will Pentax get the metering right?

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