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**Clarkey** · 07-17-2021, 04:41 PM

I have a Super Program, and an A 50mm F1.7.
I also have some Takumars and an official K mount adapter. I used to use these on my film MZ-5N.

I am having a memory block as to metering steps on the Super Program.

Form memory I can meter directly in Manual or Aperture priority (lens set to manual).

I don't think I need to do DOF/stop down metering, right?

I also can't use the auto setting on the Takumar, right?

Thanks!
Aaron

Not a Number · 07-17-2021, 05:17 PM - **1 Like**

Meter stopped down.
Program and Shutter Priority AE modes cannot be used.

Download the user manual here:
http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/mf/mfmanuals.htm

**Clarkey** · 07-17-2021, 05:18 PM

Thanks! Appreciated.

stevebrot · 07-17-2021, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by Clarkey

Form memory I can meter directly in Manual or Aperture priority (lens set to manual).

I don't think I need to do DOF/stop down metering, right?

To expand on the advice above, you must be stopped down to shoot or meter. In Av mode on your Super Program, the metering sort of takes care of itself as long as you are stopped down to shoot.

Steve

**Clarkey** · 07-18-2021, 09:51 AM

Perfect. Yeah that works. The securing clip on the M42 adapter has disappeared on me, but all else is well!
I really am surprised at how competent the Super Program is at all this (being the first "A" mount camera).

07-17-2021, 04:41 PM	#1
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	So, I should know this, but... (takumar on K mount question) I have a Super Program, and an A 50mm F1.7. I also have some Takumars and an official K mount adapter. I used to use these on my film MZ-5N. I am having a memory block as to metering steps on the Super Program. Form memory I can meter directly in Manual or Aperture priority (lens set to manual). I don't think I need to do DOF/stop down metering, right? I also can't use the auto setting on the Takumar, right? Thanks! Aaron

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07-17-2021, 05:17 PM - 1 Like	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Meter stopped down. Program and Shutter Priority AE modes cannot be used. Download the user manual here: http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/mf/mfmanuals.htm

07-17-2021, 05:18 PM	#3
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456 Original Poster	Thanks! Appreciated.

07-17-2021, 07:28 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Clarkey Form memory I can meter directly in Manual or Aperture priority (lens set to manual). I don't think I need to do DOF/stop down metering, right? To expand on the advice above, you must be stopped down to shoot or meter. In Av mode on your Super Program, the metering sort of takes care of itself as long as you are stopped down to shoot. Steve

07-18-2021, 09:51 AM	#5
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456 Original Poster	Perfect. Yeah that works. The securing clip on the M42 adapter has disappeared on me, but all else is well! I really am surprised at how competent the Super Program is at all this (being the first "A" mount camera).

So, I should know this, but... (takumar on K mount question)

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