Problem with Super Program

iamsam · 08-10-2009, 02:39 PM

hi there I recently got a super a and have noticed that since the battery has run flat, the depth of field preview has stopped working. I assumed this was entirely mechanical. Is there a direct link or has something happened within the mechanism that isn't so easy to fix?

sorry if this is in the wrong place!

Blue · 08-11-2009, 09:25 AM

I haven't specifically checked the dof when the battery is weak. However, the SuperProgram is battery intense.

Canuck_yuen · 08-11-2009, 12:16 PM

My experience with the SuperProgram is that when the batteries start getting weak, swap them out for fresh ones. Saves you a lot of hassle and grief. It's the one real drawback of this model.

Otherwise I like it alot.

Ed

Originally posted by Blue

I haven't specifically checked the dof when the battery is weak. However, the SuperProgram is battery intense.

SOldBear · 08-11-2009, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by iamsam

...since the battery has run flat, the depth of field preview has stopped working. I assumed this was entirely mechanical.

This is interesting. You're correct that the DOF preview is entirely mechanical.

I'm confused!

Last edited by SOldBear; 08-11-2009 at 11:06 PM.

Blue · 08-11-2009, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by SOldBear

This is interesting. You're correct that the DOF review is entirely mechanical.

I'm confused!

The SuperProgram doesn't operate without batteries.

SOldBear · 08-11-2009, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by Blue

The SuperProgram doesn't operate without batteries.

Please read the initial post and my post again.

That's not the question.

The question is whether the DOF preview depends on batteries.

I have a SuperProgram in my hand right now, with the batteries removed.

The DOF preview still works. It is fully mechanical.

frank · 08-12-2009, 03:29 AM

Originally posted by iamsam

hi there I recently got a super a and have noticed that since the battery has run flat, the depth of field preview has stopped working. I assumed this was entirely mechanical. Is there a direct link or has something happened within the mechanism that isn't so easy to fix?

sorry if this is in the wrong place!

As some said above, the DOF preview is totally mechanical thing. Seems some part is broken inside. You can dismount the lens, and look from the front when depressing (pulling) the DOF preview lever.

Are you sure the lens isn't set at wide open? Maybe it's because your lens was set to wide open so you don't see any difference. Just a guess ...

Blue · 08-12-2009, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by SOldBear

Please read the initial post and my post again.

That's not the question.

The question is whether the DOF preview depends on batteries.

I have a SuperProgram in my hand right now, with the batteries removed.

The DOF preview still works. It is fully mechanical.

You took my 2 posts out of context. You obviously didn't read my first post when I stated that I have never tried it with a weak battery but that the SuperProgram is battery intense. I have gotten some interesting malfunctions when the batteries are nearly spent. The second post was in response to you saying you were confused.

08-10-2009, 02:39 PM	#1
iamsam New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1	Problem with Super Program hi there I recently got a super a and have noticed that since the battery has run flat, the depth of field preview has stopped working. I assumed this was entirely mechanical. Is there a direct link or has something happened within the mechanism that isn't so easy to fix? sorry if this is in the wrong place!

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08-11-2009, 09:25 AM	#2
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	I haven't specifically checked the dof when the battery is weak. However, the SuperProgram is battery intense.

08-11-2009, 12:16 PM	#3
Canuck_yuen New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AB. Canada Posts: 23	My experience with the SuperProgram is that when the batteries start getting weak, swap them out for fresh ones. Saves you a lot of hassle and grief. It's the one real drawback of this model. Otherwise I like it alot. Ed Originally posted by Blue I haven't specifically checked the dof when the battery is weak. However, the SuperProgram is battery intense.

08-11-2009, 12:36 PM	#4
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Originally posted by iamsam ...since the battery has run flat, the depth of field preview has stopped working. I assumed this was entirely mechanical. This is interesting. You're correct that the DOF preview is entirely mechanical. I'm confused! Last edited by SOldBear; 08-11-2009 at 11:06 PM.

08-11-2009, 09:10 PM	#5
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by SOldBear This is interesting. You're correct that the DOF review is entirely mechanical. I'm confused! The SuperProgram doesn't operate without batteries.

08-11-2009, 11:06 PM	#6
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Originally posted by Blue The SuperProgram doesn't operate without batteries. Please read the initial post and my post again. That's not the question. The question is whether the DOF preview depends on batteries. I have a SuperProgram in my hand right now, with the batteries removed. The DOF preview still works. It is fully mechanical.

08-12-2009, 03:29 AM	#7
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by iamsam hi there I recently got a super a and have noticed that since the battery has run flat, the depth of field preview has stopped working. I assumed this was entirely mechanical. Is there a direct link or has something happened within the mechanism that isn't so easy to fix? sorry if this is in the wrong place! As some said above, the DOF preview is totally mechanical thing. Seems some part is broken inside. You can dismount the lens, and look from the front when depressing (pulling) the DOF preview lever. Are you sure the lens isn't set at wide open? Maybe it's because your lens was set to wide open so you don't see any difference. Just a guess ...

08-12-2009, 06:29 AM	#8
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by SOldBear Please read the initial post and my post again. That's not the question. The question is whether the DOF preview depends on batteries. I have a SuperProgram in my hand right now, with the batteries removed. The DOF preview still works. It is fully mechanical. You took my 2 posts out of context. You obviously didn't read my first post when I stated that I have never tried it with a weak battery but that the SuperProgram is battery intense. I have gotten some interesting malfunctions when the batteries are nearly spent. The second post was in response to you saying you were confused.

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