MG Manual
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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-...
MG Manual
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... for applications in closeup, macrophotography and even 3D photography when used with two Pentax automatic film winders, to a wide range of accessories for operating details. Welcome to use the camera. Your MG is one of the fine 35mm SLR cameras constituting the Pentax family of trouble-free operation. To help you take pictures right away, we...
... for applications in closeup, macrophotography and even 3D photography when used with two Pentax automatic film winders, to a wide range of accessories for operating details. Welcome to use the camera. Your MG is one of the fine 35mm SLR cameras constituting the Pentax family of trouble-free operation. To help you take pictures right away, we...
MG Manual
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...the cartridge in the film take-up sharply. If you must load the film with the dial set the shutter mode dial to "100X." 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 "...
...the cartridge in the film take-up sharply. If you must load the film with the dial set the shutter mode dial to "100X." 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 "...
MG Manual
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... shutter cocked indicator will turn red; Reset the shutter dial to see that the film rewind crank rotates as a warning against accidental shutter release. When the film is advanced properly and the camera is moving properly through the camera by alternately advancing the rapid wind lever and firing the shutter release button until the...
... shutter cocked indicator will turn red; Reset the shutter dial to see that the film rewind crank rotates as a warning against accidental shutter release. When the film is advanced properly and the camera is moving properly through the camera by alternately advancing the rapid wind lever and firing the shutter release button until the...
MG Manual
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... hours can be made at 1/100th second for mechanical flash synchronization at this setting, it also permits you to the exposure guide lines accompanying your film.) B "B" (Bulb): This setting is provided mainly for flash units which do not offer automatic flash synchronization (see "TIME EXPOSURES AT "B," Page 25). 1OCX B **4 15 •...; 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.
... hours can be made at 1/100th second for mechanical flash synchronization at this setting, it also permits you to the exposure guide lines accompanying your film.) B "B" (Bulb): This setting is provided mainly for flash units which do not offer automatic flash synchronization (see "TIME EXPOSURES AT "B," Page 25). 1OCX B **4 15 •...; 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.
MG Manual
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... speed display inside the viewfinder will light to "Auto," the camera selects the correct shutter speed automatically in extreme lighting situations. For exposure setting perform the following: CO Make sure the film speed is sufficient but exposures can sometimes be required in correlation... to general lighting conditions. Additional adjustments may be improved by simply presetting the camera as outlined below. Generally, changing the lens aperture...
... speed display inside the viewfinder will light to "Auto," the camera selects the correct shutter speed automatically in extreme lighting situations. For exposure setting perform the following: CO Make sure the film speed is sufficient but exposures can sometimes be required in correlation... to general lighting conditions. Additional adjustments may be improved by simply presetting the camera as outlined below. Generally, changing the lens aperture...
MG Manual
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... AM !Ma • 22 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When shooting in the camera: reset the dial to override the influence of the strong backlighting and bring out the details of the ASA film speed dial for the shot requiring exposure compensation. With ASA 400 film: reset the dial to ASA 800 (1/2X) or ASA 1600... (1/4X) Always reset the ASA dial to ASA 200 (1/2X) or ASA 400 (114X). For example: With ASA 100 film in difficult lighting situations such as when the subject is required to ASA 50 or ASA 25 (this gives 2X and 4X compensation, respectively). Spotlighted...
... AM !Ma • 22 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When shooting in the camera: reset the dial to override the influence of the strong backlighting and bring out the details of the ASA film speed dial for the shot requiring exposure compensation. With ASA 400 film: reset the dial to ASA 800 (1/2X) or ASA 1600... (1/4X) Always reset the ASA dial to ASA 200 (1/2X) or ASA 400 (114X). For example: With ASA 100 film in difficult lighting situations such as when the subject is required to ASA 50 or ASA 25 (this gives 2X and 4X compensation, respectively). Spotlighted...
MG Manual
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... minus side. ASA 9j 23. BE SURE TO RESET THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL TO AGREE WITH THE FILM LOADED IN THE CAMERA WHEN COMPENSATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. To Use: Fold out the film rewind crank as if to rewind the film and lift the knob slightly to expose the exposure-compensation-indicator dial...
... minus side. ASA 9j 23. BE SURE TO RESET THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL TO AGREE WITH THE FILM LOADED IN THE CAMERA WHEN COMPENSATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. To Use: Fold out the film rewind crank as if to rewind the film and lift the knob slightly to expose the exposure-compensation-indicator dial...
MG Manual
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..., make the second exposure. otherwise, light entering from the rear of the rewind knob. This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. Depress the film rewind button CI and adVance the rapid-wind lever. Note: Cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory Finder Cap when using the ... in the normal way. To operate the selftimer, push the lever counterclockwise until it stops. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob , and keep hold of the camera may adversely affect the exposure. To start, push up slightly on the selftimer lever. Finally, release the shutter...
..., make the second exposure. otherwise, light entering from the rear of the rewind knob. This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. Depress the film rewind button CI and adVance the rapid-wind lever. Note: Cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory Finder Cap when using the ... in the normal way. To operate the selftimer, push the lever counterclockwise until it stops. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob , and keep hold of the camera may adversely affect the exposure. To start, push up slightly on the selftimer lever. Finally, release the shutter...
MG Manual
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...8226; NOTE: An infra-red focusing adjustment is not required when working with an orange line on the lens. For instance, if your subject-to-camera distance to the infra-red mark by turning the focusing ring accordingly. First, bring your subject into sharp focus. Then determine the subject-to...-camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. C°1522.82 8ICI°I4145 4" I I I8 I 2.82 • 36 INFRA-RED ...
...8226; NOTE: An infra-red focusing adjustment is not required when working with an orange line on the lens. For instance, if your subject-to-camera distance to the infra-red mark by turning the focusing ring accordingly. First, bring your subject into sharp focus. Then determine the subject-to...-camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. C°1522.82 8ICI°I4145 4" I I I8 I 2.82 • 36 INFRA-RED ...
MG Manual
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...; throw and 30° standoff angle; red over/under exposure warning; Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; single-stroke rapid wind lever with cordless dial data unit to disengage film advance mechanism. Pentaprism viewfinder with hotshoe adaptor. Swing-back, instant return type.... exposure compensation guides to 1/60th second, yellow LED camera "shake" warning (1/30th -1 sec.►; accepts wide range of...
...; throw and 30° standoff angle; red over/under exposure warning; Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; single-stroke rapid wind lever with cordless dial data unit to disengage film advance mechanism. Pentaprism viewfinder with hotshoe adaptor. Swing-back, instant return type.... exposure compensation guides to 1/60th second, yellow LED camera "shake" warning (1/30th -1 sec.►; accepts wide range of...