Pentax LX LX Manual - Page 19

ACTIVATING THE METER A AUTOMATIC Fy 74:440,6411 , L. • 'NO _ The LX provides you with the option of activating the exposure meter in two ways: 0 with the shutter button and 43 with the dial lock release/MD exposure check button. Shutter Release Button For general shooting, it is simplest to activate the meter for exposure checks using the LX's feathertouch shutter button, which also serves as a meter "on" switch. By pressing the shutter button lightly, both the exposure metering system and viewfinder LED display are activated and remain on up to 25 seconds, after which the meter and display will automatically turn off to prevent excessive battery drain. Meter Activation/Exposure Checks with Motor Drive and Winder You can also activate the LX's exposure meter using 1000 500 250 125 X 60 30 15 4 -CIMArIC 2 _ E 2s 11 the dial lock release/MD exposure check button. When pressed this activates the meter and lights the viewfinder display for up to 25 seconds the same as the shutter button. Whether you use the shutter button or the MD exposure check button for normal exposure is optional. However, to activate the meter and check the exposure when using the LX in conjunction with the motor drive or winder, always use the MD exposure check button. This is because the shutter stroke is shorter than normal when the motor drive and winder are attached and use of the shutter button in this instance may cause premature shutter release. Shutter Release Lock Slide to the left to lock shutter button and metering system, slide to the right to unlock. 17 •