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Is there life after aperture block failure?

Started Sep 4, 2019 | Questions thread
Futax Senior Member • Posts: 1,353
Re: Is there life after aperture block failure?

You could also try using Av mode.  On my K-50, the camera still stops down the aperture as defined by the ring.  Since the camera doesn't actually know that aperture, you need to get it to provide the correct exposure, and you can do that by using exposure compensation.  If you're shooting wide open, then exposure is correct without compensation.  Otherwise use the appropriate compensation.

Seems to be a much more accurate method for getting the correct exposure than using the green button in M mode.  Also, can make shooting off several frames a lot quicker.

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