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CONTENTS Description of parts 2 Basic operating instructions "Your 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... 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-field scale 32 Depth-of-field table 33 Using screw mount Takumar...
CONTENTS Description of parts 2 Basic operating instructions "Your 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... 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-field scale 32 Depth-of-field table 33 Using screw mount Takumar...
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Mount the lens (Page 10). 2. Load the film with the shutter mode dial set at "100X," and advance to the first exposure. (Page 11). BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "Your MG Quick Course" am. 1. I aIm ci 130k S • 4 Insert the batteries as shown. (Page 8);
Mount the lens (Page 10). 2. Load the film with the shutter mode dial set at "100X," and advance to the first exposure. (Page 11). BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "Your MG Quick Course" am. 1. I aIm ci 130k S • 4 Insert the batteries as shown. (Page 8);
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... promptly at this point to ensure uninterrupted operation. • 8 One of your Pentax MG operate on two 1.5-volt mini batteries (S76, etc.) which are functioning. Low Battery Warning: When batteries become too weak for the exposure system to operate, the viewfinder shutter LEDs will begin...to flicker.* Although the camera will glow continuously if the voltage supply for the camera's exposure system is (Normal batteries 4 LED lights) 2 MOO 500 250 125 00'0 30 Low batteries 5 ( LED flickers ) 4 2 The electronic systems of the shutter speed LEDs between "1000" and "1"...
... promptly at this point to ensure uninterrupted operation. • 8 One of your Pentax MG operate on two 1.5-volt mini batteries (S76, etc.) which are functioning. Low Battery Warning: When batteries become too weak for the exposure system to operate, the viewfinder shutter LEDs will begin...to flicker.* Although the camera will glow continuously if the voltage supply for the camera's exposure system is (Normal batteries 4 LED lights) 2 MOO 500 250 125 00'0 30 Low batteries 5 ( LED flickers ) 4 2 The electronic systems of the shutter speed LEDs between "1000" and "1"...
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...to avoid the inconvenience of battery failure during a busy picture-taking session. Do not mix battery brands or types and do not mix old batteries with new batteries. (This is common, so keep batteries out of the reach of children. 9 • Battery Care: • Battery life will last about 1...the "100X" (1/100 sec.) and "B" mechanical shutter speeds. Mechanical Shutter Speeds: If the batteries fail and you don't have replacements, you can actually shorten the battery life). • Wipe the battery with a dry cloth before insertion and always handle by the edges to ensure proper contact. ...
...to avoid the inconvenience of battery failure during a busy picture-taking session. Do not mix battery brands or types and do not mix old batteries with new batteries. (This is common, so keep batteries out of the reach of children. 9 • Battery Care: • Battery life will last about 1...the "100X" (1/100 sec.) and "B" mechanical shutter speeds. Mechanical Shutter Speeds: If the batteries fail and you don't have replacements, you can actually shorten the battery life). • Wipe the battery with a dry cloth before insertion and always handle by the edges to ensure proper contact. ...
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... your film.) B "B" (Bulb): This setting is provided mainly for mechanical flash synchronization at 1/100th second for long exposures exceeding the 1-second maximum shutter speed of battery failure. Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be made 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 ...
... your film.) B "B" (Bulb): This setting is provided mainly for mechanical flash synchronization at 1/100th second for long exposures exceeding the 1-second maximum shutter speed of battery failure. Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be made 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 ...
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...camera should be avoided as much as possible. RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE EXTREMES AND VARIATIONS The temperature range at least 30 minutes. Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting. Furthermore, if the camera is a possible source of rust, which may result from the formation of... condense inside or outside your camera will help somewhat in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperatue change of the battery. In extremely low temperatures, use new batteries. • 38 However, resistance to operate at full efficiency in its case or bag will continue to function ...
...camera should be avoided as much as possible. RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE EXTREMES AND VARIATIONS The temperature range at least 30 minutes. Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting. Furthermore, if the camera is a possible source of rust, which may result from the formation of... condense inside or outside your camera will help somewhat in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperatue change of the battery. In extremely low temperatures, use new batteries. • 38 However, resistance to operate at full efficiency in its case or bag will continue to function ...
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...microprism focusing screen; Pentaprism viewfinder with hotshoe adaptor. shows 92% of Pentax lenses and system accessories, including close-up copy and special-purpose adaptors. 132mm x 85mm x 49.5mm. 423g (without batteries). 47* built-in shutter cocked indicator; Standard back; Green shutter ... accepts Winder ME-II and Winder ME for automatic film advance. red over/under exposure warning; Film rewind button doubles as low-battery warning. interchangeable with 135° throw and 30° standoff angle; Exposure compensation: Viewfinder: Power source: Film transport: Film ...
...microprism focusing screen; Pentaprism viewfinder with hotshoe adaptor. shows 92% of Pentax lenses and system accessories, including close-up copy and special-purpose adaptors. 132mm x 85mm x 49.5mm. 423g (without batteries). 47* built-in shutter cocked indicator; Standard back; Green shutter ... accepts Winder ME-II and Winder ME for automatic film advance. red over/under exposure warning; Film rewind button doubles as low-battery warning. interchangeable with 135° throw and 30° standoff angle; Exposure compensation: Viewfinder: Power source: Film transport: Film ...