Re: program plus isn't working...yet

2001-09-07 Thread Rfsindg
Robo, Try using MS76 batteries. The A76's are too weak to run the camera. The shutter won't fire without electricity - electromagnetic release. The first 2-3 shots on a Super Program register at 1/1000th and I suppose the Program Plus does this too. It's a feature that prevents the tyro from

Re: program plus isn't working...yet

2001-09-07 Thread Chris Brogden
> So I put a new set of two durecell A76 batteries. I put the batteries > one on top of another with the positive (plus+) showing. No shutter, > no meter. I reversed the batteries with both positives (plus+) not > showing. > > Now with the camera set to manual I get a flashing "E" in the left >

Re: program plus isn't working...yet

2001-09-07 Thread Tom Rittenhouse
I have never even touched a Program Plus, but I would wager it is telling you there is no film in it. --graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > To all Pug-sters: > > I've been so thoroughly thrilled by shooting 35mm that I've been casually > mentioning my enjoyment to various friends. I assure

Re: program plus isn't working...yet

2001-09-07 Thread RobFilms
To all Pug-sters: I've been so thoroughly thrilled by shooting 35mm that I've been casually mentioning my enjoyment to various friends. I assure all that this was done w/o any intentions other than "talking photography". Lo and behold, family and friends have been unearthening pentax bodies.