Humphrey (Jpn) Posted January 10, 2008 Share #1 Posted January 10, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have just started using a recently acquired IIIf red dial w/Summitar 50mm 1:2 lens. I have had both the lens and the camera CLAed by DAG and I'm thoroughly enjoying using this superb instrument. I have shot a few rolls of ASA100 and now want to shoot some ASA400 but I'm unable to determine how to set the correct ASA for this film speed - the ASA dial features the following settings: 100, 80, 50, 40, 25, 20, 16, 10, 8. Which setting do I select for 400 film? BTW, I use only b&w film in this camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andybarton Posted January 10, 2008 Share #2 Posted January 10, 2008 Welcome to the forum, Humphrey Given that the IIIf has no internal meter, the setting for the ASA on the camera is just a reminder for you so that you know what film you are using. It doesn't affect the operation of the camera at all. My meterless M2 has a similar dial on the back plate, and I never change it. Just set your external meter to the appropriate ASA and you're away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey (Jpn) Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted January 10, 2008 Right! Thank you for your time - much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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