? fooling ISO using exposure comp.

Denis R · Nov 11, 2009

Nikon F75 defaults to ISO 100 when non-dx film is loaded
Ilford delta 400 is bulk loaded

Is it -2 that I need to set the exposure comp?

Michael W · Nov 11, 2009

-2 is correct to rate it at 400 ISO.
I'm not familar with the F75 but a lot of those modern film cameras also have an ISO over-ride function, in which case you could manually set the meter to 400.

Chris Nielsen · Nov 11, 2009

That was the one reason I had to buy an F80 instead - no manual ISO setting capability. I find that extremely annoying and they're probably a great machine otherwise. Well, except for the dopy metering selection system.

Michael W · Nov 11, 2009

You certainly used to be able to buy cassettes for bulk loading film that had dx codes of 100 or 400. I think there were also dx ISO labels available. Might be worth looking into if you'll be using a lot of bulk loaded film with this camera.

lxdude · Nov 11, 2009

goldie said:
I think there were also dx ISO labels available. Might be worth looking into if you'll be using a lot of bulk loaded film with this camera.

Go to porters.com and search for "DX label". They have several different speeds.

Besk · Nov 15, 2009

I have run into the same problem using some Superpan film in my N5005 which only uses DX coding also. The Rollei Superpan 35mm cartridge has no DX coding and I want to use it at its true speed of 160 ASA

I had the DX coding in my notes from years ago but it can also be found by searching the internet.
Or try http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DX_encoding

The next step is to scrap the paint off of my cartridges where needed and (in case the paint on the cartridge is an adequate electrical insulator) I will put little squares of Scotch tape where it needs to be insulated.

I haven't tried the above yet but will shortly and report my results.

Sirius Glass · Nov 15, 2009

lxdude said:
Go to porters.com and search for "DX label". They have several different speeds.

The N75 has to have the ISO reset every time the camera is turned on, if I remember correctly. Follow the suggestions for DX labels.

Steve

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