Which camera?

-Adam


Mike Hamilton wrote:
> I really don't want to stir up any huge debates here; I would simply
> like some help in getting this right.
> 
> I recently came into possession of two Takumar lenses.  Both are f/4
> at maximum aperture.  I'm really having a hard time with metering;
> both seem to meter only at f/4, even if I stop down the lens.
> 
> I'll describe what I am doing:
> 
> 1.  Lens (takumar 50mm f/4 macro) is set so that the red "MAN" is
> showing (that's manual mode, right?)
> 2.  Camera has had the option for aperture ring use turned on.
> 3.  Mode switch is in Manual.
> 4.  Camera mounted on tripod.
> 5.  Location is indoors with constant lighting.
> 
> Now here are my results:
> (f/4): 1/10 sec
> (f/8): 1/5 sec
> (f/16): 1/5 sec
> (f/22): 1/5 sec
> 
> What's happening here?
> 
> I tried a similar test with the Takumar 200mm f/4 and the meter
> reading would not change even when i moved the aperture from 4 to 22.
> 
> Assistance is much appreciated.
> 


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