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...MG Quick Course" 4 Inserting batteries 8 Lens mounting 10 Film loading and winding 11 Setting the ASA film speed 13 The shutter mode dial 14 Aperture setting 17 Focusing 18 Exposures on "Auto" 19 Auto exposure compensation 22 Self-timer/Multiple exposures 24 Using a tripod/Time exposures at "B" 25 Holding the camera 26 Unloading the film... 27 Flash photography (with Pentax Dedicated Flash Units) 28 Other flash units 29 Shooting pointers 30 Depth-of-...
...MG Quick Course" 4 Inserting batteries 8 Lens mounting 10 Film loading and winding 11 Setting the ASA film speed 13 The shutter mode dial 14 Aperture setting 17 Focusing 18 Exposures on "Auto" 19 Auto exposure compensation 22 Self-timer/Multiple exposures 24 Using a tripod/Time exposures at "B" 25 Holding the camera 26 Unloading the film... 27 Flash photography (with Pentax Dedicated Flash Units) 28 Other flash units 29 Shooting pointers 30 Depth-of-...
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...of innovative features, from convenient "dedicated" automatic flash with the Pentax electronic flash units, to sequence action photographs with a special stereo adaptor. Your MG is one of the fine 35mm SLR cameras constituting the Pentax family of the manual for applications in closeup, macrophotography and ...even 3D photography when used with two Pentax automatic film winders, to use the camera. Also, be sure to read ...
...of innovative features, from convenient "dedicated" automatic flash with the Pentax electronic flash units, to sequence action photographs with a special stereo adaptor. Your MG is one of the fine 35mm SLR cameras constituting the Pentax family of the manual for applications in closeup, macrophotography and ...even 3D photography when used with two Pentax automatic film winders, to use the camera. Also, be sure to read ...
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... "AUTO," remove the lens cap and aim the camera toward a bright light source. ll• This avoids excessively long shutter speeds while advancing the film. • To open the camera back, lift the film rewind knob up spool. FILM LOADING AND WINDING To avoid unnecessary delays when loading... the film, set to "100X." Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in place by...
... "AUTO," remove the lens cap and aim the camera toward a bright light source. ll• This avoids excessively long shutter speeds while advancing the film. • To open the camera back, lift the film rewind knob up spool. FILM LOADING AND WINDING To avoid unnecessary delays when loading... the film, set to "100X." Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in place by...
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... crank in the direction of the arrow to take the picture, the shutter cocked indicator will turn red; You can be sure the film is moving properly through the camera by alternately advancing the rapid wind lever and firing the shutter release button until the exposure counter registers "1." this also serves as...
... crank in the direction of the arrow to take the picture, the shutter cocked indicator will turn red; You can be sure the film is moving properly through the camera by alternately advancing the rapid wind lever and firing the shutter release button until the exposure counter registers "1." this also serves as...
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Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be made at this setting, it also permits you to the exposure guide lines accompanying your film.) B "B" (Bulb): This setting is provided mainly for mechanical flash synchronization at this setting (see Page 31). If the batteries fail, ...set the dial to "100X" and adjust the lens aperture according to the subject brightness (refer to continue operating the camera in case of the camera's electronic exposure system. "100X": This setting is for flash units which do not offer automatic flash synchronization (see "TIME EXPOSURES ...
Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be made at this setting, it also permits you to the exposure guide lines accompanying your film.) B "B" (Bulb): This setting is provided mainly for mechanical flash synchronization at this setting (see Page 31). If the batteries fail, ...set the dial to "100X" and adjust the lens aperture according to the subject brightness (refer to continue operating the camera in case of the camera's electronic exposure system. "100X": This setting is for flash units which do not offer automatic flash synchronization (see "TIME EXPOSURES ...
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... through the viewfinder and lightly press the shutter button; For exposure setting perform the following: CO Make sure the film speed is set to "Auto," the camera selects the correct shutter speed automatically in extreme lighting situations. Generally, changing the lens aperture is the "Auto" ...exposure mode. Additional adjustments may be improved by simply presetting the camera as outlined below. EXPOSURES ON AUTO The normal operating mode of your finger from the shutter button). 1BOXV 2216 2D2 19•...
... through the viewfinder and lightly press the shutter button; For exposure setting perform the following: CO Make sure the film speed is set to "Auto," the camera selects the correct shutter speed automatically in extreme lighting situations. Generally, changing the lens aperture is the "Auto" ...exposure mode. Additional adjustments may be improved by simply presetting the camera as outlined below. EXPOSURES ON AUTO The normal operating mode of your finger from the shutter button). 1BOXV 2216 2D2 19•...
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... of the subject. For example: With ASA 100 film in difficult lighting situations such as when the subject is required to half or four times the ASA film speed. For example . ia," ii la AM !Ma • 22 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When shooting in the camera: reset the dial to ASA 200 (2X) or... ASA 100 (4X). With ASA 400 film: reset the ASA dial to ASA 50 or ASA 25...
... of the subject. For example: With ASA 100 film in difficult lighting situations such as when the subject is required to half or four times the ASA film speed. For example . ia," ii la AM !Ma • 22 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When shooting in the camera: reset the dial to ASA 200 (2X) or... ASA 100 (4X). With ASA 400 film: reset the ASA dial to ASA 50 or ASA 25...
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... dot on the indicator's plus side. After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in the camera (Must. When properly aligned, lift the ASA dial and reset it as if to rewind the film and lift the knob slightly to expose the exposure-compensation-indicator dial. (CAUTION...exposure compensation dial aligns with your finger until the index mark of the film loaded in place and take the picture. BE SURE TO RESET THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL TO AGREE WITH THE FILM LOADED IN THE CAMERA WHEN COMPENSATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. Exposure-Compensation-Indicator Dial: You ...
... dot on the indicator's plus side. After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in the camera (Must. When properly aligned, lift the ASA dial and reset it as if to rewind the film and lift the knob slightly to expose the exposure-compensation-indicator dial. (CAUTION...exposure compensation dial aligns with your finger until the index mark of the film loaded in place and take the picture. BE SURE TO RESET THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL TO AGREE WITH THE FILM LOADED IN THE CAMERA WHEN COMPENSATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. Exposure-Compensation-Indicator Dial: You ...
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..., a double exposure will be counted as two frames. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob , and keep hold of the camera may adversely affect the exposure. This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. To start, push up slightly on the selftimer lever. As the exposure... counter continues to avoid overlapping. Depress the film rewind button CI and adVance the rapid-wind...
..., a double exposure will be counted as two frames. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob , and keep hold of the camera may adversely affect the exposure. This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. To start, push up slightly on the selftimer lever. As the exposure... counter continues to avoid overlapping. Depress the film rewind button CI and adVance the rapid-wind...
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Then match your subject-to-camera distance to -camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. First, bring your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring and ... • 36 INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the infra-red mark indicated with infra-red color film. Then determine the subject-to the infra-red mark by turning the focusing ring accordingly. For instance, if your subject into sharp focus.
Then match your subject-to-camera distance to -camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. First, bring your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring and ... • 36 INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the infra-red mark indicated with infra-red color film. Then determine the subject-to the infra-red mark by turning the focusing ring accordingly. For instance, if your subject into sharp focus.
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.... red over/under exposure warning; LEDs flicker inside viewfinder as multiple exposure button to 1/60th second, yellow LED camera "shake" warning (1/30th -1 sec.►; Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; built-in shutter cocked indicator; Film rewind button doubles as low-battery warning. Swing-back, instant return type. accepts Winder ME-II and Winder...
.... red over/under exposure warning; LEDs flicker inside viewfinder as multiple exposure button to 1/60th second, yellow LED camera "shake" warning (1/30th -1 sec.►; Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; built-in shutter cocked indicator; Film rewind button doubles as low-battery warning. Swing-back, instant return type. accepts Winder ME-II and Winder...