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 ...!hogpc!hazel