ben_worthington

i've got a couple of questions about the Dynax 5

1)the camera has two spot buttons, one to select the spot meter, one

for the spot autofocus (spot AF). the spot AF button also locks the

exposure setting. i presume, but just want to confirm, that the spot

AF button uses the cameras TTL spot meter to determine the setting,

and not the matrix or centre weighted metering?

2)i posted a question last week about the Programme/App. priority

modes, and i'm still a bit confused. its basically this - what

difference is ther between usign Ap Priority mode, and usign the

(custom function) PA mode (progamme ap. priority)?

Thanks

Ben

thanks.

so i guess the benefit of the PA/PS modes is that you get all the features of the P mode that are normally lost when switch to A or S mode? but what are the other features only available in P mode, i can only think of automatic flash?

ben

hi guys

the Dynax 5 lets you set aperture priority, shutter priority or

programme mode. what i dont get is, you can customise the "programm

mode" so that you can manually set the ap. or shutter speed; but

isn't that just the same as using the A and S priority modes?

whats the difference between using say shutter priority, and using

programme mode customised to enable you to change the shutter speed?

thanks

Ben

p.s. i know, i know, we should all use manual mode anyway...

thanks Michael. is that from experience? reviews?

by the way, i'm new to all this, and i dont even know what an APO lens is. what's it stand for?

I have been offered a Minolta AF 100-300 f4.5/5.6 (not the APO

version, as far as i can tell). the lens is in great condition, is

extremely light and covers a good range.

anyone used one, got any comments? is the optical quality good.

thanks for any help you can give.

(nb. this isnt the crappy 75-100 minolta D lens.)

Ben