User manual

OPEN-APERTURE OR STOP-DOWN READING

With the new SMC Takumar lenses with the diaphragm coupling

lever , mounted directly on the ES II camera body, the TTL

meter reads exposure through the full-open aperture for correct

automatic exposure. For open-aperture reading the stop-down

lever should be DOWN.

With all other lenses, or when using Extension Tubes, Bellows Unit

or Microscope adapter, remember always to push up the stop

down lever for stopped-down aperture reading and correct

automatic exposure.

The SMC Takumar 85mm f/1.9 (bottom, left) and SMC Takumar-

Zoom 85mm-210mm lenses do not have the diaphragm coupling

lever ; therefore, they should be used on the ES II for stop-down

reading.

CAUTION:

All SMC Takumar lenses up to 300mm except the above two are

designed for open-aperture reading. When directly mounted on the

ES II, they will give correct exposure readings at full aperture. Do

not try to take meter readings at stopped-down aperture, as this

will indicate different shutter speeds.

Also remember that the TTL metering does not work unless the

shutter dial is set at "AUTOMATIC".