Pentax ME light meter only auto

ElectricEye · 08-16-2019, 03:07 AM

is it normal for the Pentax ME light meter only to work in AUTO mode? I dont get any LED indications on 100X or B(ulb).
batteries are fresh.

otherwise it works..yesterday I got the Winder ME II and its fun..

Last edited by ElectricEye; 08-16-2019 at 03:13 AM.

Unregistered User · 08-16-2019, 03:49 AM - **1 Like**

"is it normal for the Pentax ME light meter only to work in AUTO mode?" Yes, it is. 100x and Bulb are fixed, so there is no need for the light meter to do its job. As there is no automatic aperture there is no need to for lightmetering. This is what I remember of this lovely camera from 0ver 40 years ago.

ElectricEye · 08-16-2019, 04:12 AM

that makes sense..I thought there is something not working..

thanx

stevebrot · 08-16-2019, 06:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ElectricEye

that makes sense..I thought there is something not working..

thanx

You can get a free PDF copy of the Pentax ME manual at the Pentax Manuals Web site...

Pentax Manuals | Manual Focus Cameras
(the PDFs are password protected, "Pentax")

Steve

ZombieArmy · 08-16-2019, 06:14 PM

Yah the ME has no "manual" mode so to speak, so you have to basically trick it with compensation if you want something else. It's why I got the ME super since it's a little easier to work with in that regard.

ElectricEye · 08-17-2019, 01:18 AM

I just finished a roll with the ME, it's a blast, easy to work with..I love the simple compensation dial im combination with just the shutter, much better than to fumble around with the timings..and the metal shutter, great.
got additionally a winder ME II, it is quite handy but I prefer without it , setting it all manually, film advance etc..

I really was looking for a MX but it doesn't have this compensation dial, if the MX had it, it would be my perfect camera..

ElectricEye · 08-17-2019, 06:45 AM

another question..I want to use a L Bracket for my vintage Pentaxes, K1000 and the ME ..I ordered an universal one, where you can shift the screw in the middle.
recommendations?

**tonyzoc** · 08-17-2019, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by ElectricEye

I just finished a roll with the ME, it's a blast, easy to work with..I love the simple compensation dial im combination with just the shutter, much better than to fumble around with the timings..and the metal shutter, great.
got additionally a winder ME II, it is quite handy but I prefer without it , setting it all manually, film advance etc..

I really was looking for a MX but it doesn't have this compensation dial, if the MX had it, it would be my perfect camera..

The MX has 2 compensation dial...the shutter speed knob and the aperture ring

.
Actually the MX has a 5 led in viewfinder...green, +- 1/2 yellow and -+1 or more in red. When using an MX, if I want +2 stop comp I just open the lens 4 clicks..or a combination of shutter and aperture. It might not be quite as simple but you get pretty fast with it.

Ronald Oakes · 08-20-2019, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by ElectricEye

that makes sense..I thought there is something not working..

thanx

I initially thought the same thing. After buying several ME/ ME Super bodies on Goodwill Auctions , I downloaded a Manual and see its normal. Now Im on a ME Super adventure (GAS) with no end in sight.

---------- Post added 08-20-19 at 19:00 ----------

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Yah the ME has no "manual" mode so to speak, so you have to basically trick it with compensation if you want something else. It's why I got the ME super since it's a little easier to work with in that regard.

You guys got me hooked on the ME Super and the Super Program....Now I want nothing else and the K1000's sit idle.....lol

ZombieArmy · 08-20-2019, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

[/COLOR]You guys got me hooked on the ME Super and the Super Program....Now I want nothing else and the K1000's sit idle.....lol

Hey look if that k1000 needs an active home my dad has been looking for one

Ronald Oakes · 08-20-2019, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Hey look if that k1000 needs an active home my dad has been looking for one

Funny thing.....they are on a USPS flight to Florida at this moment ! Sent them for a permanent vacation with Hans......lol:

08-16-2019, 03:07 AM	#1
ElectricEye New Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 14	Pentax ME light meter only auto is it normal for the Pentax ME light meter only to work in AUTO mode? I dont get any LED indications on 100X or B(ulb). batteries are fresh. otherwise it works..yesterday I got the Winder ME II and its fun.. Last edited by ElectricEye; 08-16-2019 at 03:13 AM.

08-16-2019, 03:49 AM - 1 Like	#2
Unregistered User Guest	ME lightmetering "is it normal for the Pentax ME light meter only to work in AUTO mode?" Yes, it is. 100x and Bulb are fixed, so there is no need for the light meter to do its job. As there is no automatic aperture there is no need to for lightmetering. This is what I remember of this lovely camera from 0ver 40 years ago.

08-20-2019, 06:58 PM	#9
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	Originally posted by ElectricEye that makes sense..I thought there is something not working.. thanx I initially thought the same thing. After buying several ME/ ME Super bodies on Goodwill Auctions , I downloaded a Manual and see its normal. Now Im on a ME Super adventure (GAS) with no end in sight. ---------- Post added 08-20-19 at 19:00 ---------- Originally posted by ZombieArmy Yah the ME has no "manual" mode so to speak, so you have to basically trick it with compensation if you want something else. It's why I got the ME super since it's a little easier to work with in that regard. You guys got me hooked on the ME Super and the Super Program....Now I want nothing else and the K1000's sit idle.....lol Last edited by Ronald Oakes; 08-20-2019 at 07:45 PM.

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08-16-2019, 04:12 AM	#3
ElectricEye New Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 14 Original Poster	that makes sense..I thought there is something not working.. thanx

08-16-2019, 06:58 AM - 1 Like	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ElectricEye that makes sense..I thought there is something not working.. thanx You can get a free PDF copy of the Pentax ME manual at the Pentax Manuals Web site... Pentax Manuals \| Manual Focus Cameras (the PDFs are password protected, "Pentax") Steve

08-16-2019, 06:14 PM	#5
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Yah the ME has no "manual" mode so to speak, so you have to basically trick it with compensation if you want something else. It's why I got the ME super since it's a little easier to work with in that regard.

08-17-2019, 01:18 AM	#6
ElectricEye New Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 14 Original Poster	I just finished a roll with the ME, it's a blast, easy to work with..I love the simple compensation dial im combination with just the shutter, much better than to fumble around with the timings..and the metal shutter, great. got additionally a winder ME II, it is quite handy but I prefer without it , setting it all manually, film advance etc.. I really was looking for a MX but it doesn't have this compensation dial, if the MX had it, it would be my perfect camera..

08-17-2019, 06:45 AM	#7
ElectricEye New Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 14 Original Poster	another question..I want to use a L Bracket for my vintage Pentaxes, K1000 and the ME ..I ordered an universal one, where you can shift the screw in the middle. recommendations?

08-17-2019, 12:45 PM	#8
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 992	Originally posted by ElectricEye I just finished a roll with the ME, it's a blast, easy to work with..I love the simple compensation dial im combination with just the shutter, much better than to fumble around with the timings..and the metal shutter, great. got additionally a winder ME II, it is quite handy but I prefer without it , setting it all manually, film advance etc.. I really was looking for a MX but it doesn't have this compensation dial, if the MX had it, it would be my perfect camera.. The MX has 2 compensation dial...the shutter speed knob and the aperture ring . Actually the MX has a 5 led in viewfinder...green, +- 1/2 yellow and -+1 or more in red. When using an MX, if I want +2 stop comp I just open the lens 4 clicks..or a combination of shutter and aperture. It might not be quite as simple but you get pretty fast with it.

08-20-2019, 07:13 PM	#10
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes [/COLOR]You guys got me hooked on the ME Super and the Super Program....Now I want nothing else and the K1000's sit idle.....lol Hey look if that k1000 needs an active home my dad has been looking for one

08-20-2019, 07:47 PM	#11
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	Originally posted by ZombieArmy Hey look if that k1000 needs an active home my dad has been looking for one Funny thing.....they are on a USPS flight to Florida at this moment ! Sent them for a permanent vacation with Hans......lol: