On Thu, 22 Oct 1998 16:49:35 -0700, "F. Hayashi" wrote:

>At least on my (old) Nikons (and I assume on many other manufacturer's
>cameras), the automatic and semi-automatic modes (Program, Aperature
>priority, etc.) utilizes stepless aperture and shutter speeds, while
>manual modes forces you to use the stepped aperatures and shutter speeds.
>
>Although it isn't a problem in practice, logically one would expect
>perfect exposure to be possible with a stepless system, while one would
>have to compromise with the standard system.
>
>Are there cameras that allow stepless apertures and shutter speeds in
>manual operation?

Um, yes... All Nikons allow stepless aperture operation.
Just grab the aperture ring and put it anywhere you want! ;-)
(You aren't alone in this - I've seen photo-mag writers miss
this one, too...;-)