Posted by Ronald Banks on February 13, 2001 at 23:56:09:
In Reply to: graphic 35 question. posted by michael on July 25, 2000 at 20:36:02:Hi Michael
The numbers are flash guide numbers. Once set, you use the color match system to set lens apature to match focus distance for proper flash exposure. Don't forget to set the sync to x for electronic flash. I have one of these and like it very much for its looks and usefullness.
: I bough it at a local pawn shop. it works fine,
: although I am wondering what the numbers on the bottom
: of the lense are for. I have been told the have to do
: with a flash, or maybe even an ASA setting. Also, do
: the have anything to do with the apeture on the
: distance scale. Thank you in advance. michael