From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!eagle!mhtsa!alice!npoiv!npois!houxm!houxa!houxb!houxq!hogpc!hazel
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Title: Re: Re: cameras with auto and FULL manual
Article-I.D.: hogpc.51
Posted: Thu Jan 27 09:43:58 1983
Received: Sun Jan 30 05:34:23 1983


Carl Yaffey is correct concerning the fact that the Minolta X-700
displays only the recommended or metered shutter speed in the
viewfinder when set for manual operation.

However, it has been my experience that (even though my memory is
not the greatest) I can always remember the shutter speed I set just
seconds ago or that I saw when I picked up the camera.  Therefore,
the fact that the set shutter speed isn't displayed in the
viewfinder doesn't present a major problem.  (I'll concede that some
people may find this annoying.)

I still contend that this is "functionally equivalent to" and
"incorporates the essence of" match-diode metering.  From there I
guess personal preference takes over and the issue becomes somewhat
moot.  (Thanks for the discussion, Carl.)

				Dale Hazel
				201-576-3533
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