On 25 Jun 2001 17:33:22 -0700, Paul Rubin wrote:

>d_ruether@hotmail.com (Neuman - Ruether) writes:
>> There is also a mechanical way to do this - by
>> defeating an internal switch (described on
>> bealecorner.com?), but I did not attempt it.

>If you're real dexterous you can slide the night-shot switch just far
>enough to move the IR block filter but not far enough to engage the
>microswitch that disables the auto exposure control.

Thanks. I tried this but could not avoid engaging
the microswitch before the filter was fully retracted
on my PC100 - you are lucky to be able to do this!
Someday I may try to take off the casing to gain access
to the innards to disable the switch, but not yet...;-)