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koolivia · 06-18-2011, 01:22 PM

My friend gave me a film camera few days age(I forget the version of camera, but..), and she said that the shutter speed in the viewfinder.. is it matter to take pics? cause I'm not use to use film cameras, so.. please help!

Adam · 06-18-2011, 02:26 PM

Sounds like it's one of the cameras with Av mode, which should be pretty easy to use

Could be the K2

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**ChrisPlatt** · 06-18-2011, 05:13 PM

Many Pentax models display shutter speed in the viewfinder.
It is not however a requirement for film photography.

I recommend the book Black and White Photography: A Basic Manual by Henry Horenstein.
It is an excellent introduction to the principles of film photography.

Chris

06-18-2011, 01:22 PM	#1
koolivia Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 5	Film SLR shutter speed in viewfinder My friend gave me a film camera few days age(I forget the version of camera, but..), and she said that the shutter speed in the viewfinder.. is it matter to take pics? cause I'm not use to use film cameras, so.. please help!

06-18-2011, 02:26 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Sounds like it's one of the cameras with Av mode, which should be pretty easy to use Could be the K2 Pentax K2 Camera Reviews - Pentax Camera Reviews - DSLR and Film SLR Database Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

06-18-2011, 05:13 PM	#3
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	Many Pentax models display shutter speed in the viewfinder. It is not however a requirement for film photography. I recommend the book Black and White Photography: A Basic Manual by Henry Horenstein. It is an excellent introduction to the principles of film photography. Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 06-18-2011 at 05:19 PM.

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