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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... 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 lenses 34 Infrared photography 36 Open aperture and stop-down metering 37 Resistance to temperature extremes and variations...
CONTENTS Description of parts 2 Basic operating instructions "Your MG Quick Course" 4 Inserting batteries 8 Lens mounting 10 Film loading... 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 lenses 34 Infrared photography 36 Open aperture and stop-down metering 37 Resistance to temperature extremes and variations...
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... locks into place with a "click." Never put the lens down without the rear lens cap, make sure you can damage the rear elements. Long telephoto lenses should be laid on their side to put the lens down . on the lens. • Seat the lens in the body mount and turn it...
... locks into place with a "click." Never put the lens down without the rear lens cap, make sure you can damage the rear elements. Long telephoto lenses should be laid on their side to put the lens down . on the lens. • Seat the lens in the body mount and turn it...
MG Manual
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..., rotate the lens focusing ring until the "shimmering" effect in the center spot of the focusing screen. I PIMA FOCUSING 11-os The MG comes equipped with small aperture long telephoto lenses. To focus, turn the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp and crisp on a matte field. The matte field: This...
..., rotate the lens focusing ring until the "shimmering" effect in the center spot of the focusing screen. I PIMA FOCUSING 11-os The MG comes equipped with small aperture long telephoto lenses. To focus, turn the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp and crisp on a matte field. The matte field: This...
MG Manual
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... the shutter remains opened as long as it on a tripod and attach a cable release to the hole in the shutter button to prevent large diameter lenses from interfering with proper mounting of your eye away from the viewfinder while using a tripod (or at the base of the tripod socket if tightened...
... the shutter remains opened as long as it on a tripod and attach a cable release to the hole in the shutter button to prevent large diameter lenses from interfering with proper mounting of your eye away from the viewfinder while using a tripod (or at the base of the tripod socket if tightened...
MG Manual
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Mounting The Adaptor Attach the Adaptor K to your Pentax MG by using the Pentax Mount Adaptor K. When using this accessory, however, the automatic diaphragm of the lens will not longer function and meter readings must be attached to the lens unit so that it seats firmly in place. • 34 USING SCREW-MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar screw-mount lenses can be made with the lens aperture stopped down.
Mounting The Adaptor Attach the Adaptor K to your Pentax MG by using the Pentax Mount Adaptor K. When using this accessory, however, the automatic diaphragm of the lens will not longer function and meter readings must be attached to the lens unit so that it seats firmly in place. • 34 USING SCREW-MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar screw-mount lenses can be made with the lens aperture stopped down.
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The Mount Adaptor K is now fully engaged and screw-mount lenses can be interchanged freely without further adjustments. 1C Removing The Adaptor After removing the lens, press the adaptor release with the red dot on the ...
The Mount Adaptor K is now fully engaged and screw-mount lenses can be interchanged freely without further adjustments. 1C Removing The Adaptor After removing the lens, press the adaptor release with the red dot on the ...
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... M and Bellows Unit III - Whenever any one of the lens which couples with the stop-down metering system. OPEN-APERTURE AND STOP-DOWN METERING LENSES Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the camera body to permit open -aperture metering. Use of the Auto-Extension Tube... QI on the back of these is used . 0 • 0 37* requires stop -down metering system must be used between the camera body and A an SMC Pentax lens, the stop -down metering. Use of other K Series accessories -
... M and Bellows Unit III - Whenever any one of the lens which couples with the stop-down metering system. OPEN-APERTURE AND STOP-DOWN METERING LENSES Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the camera body to permit open -aperture metering. Use of the Auto-Extension Tube... QI on the back of these is used . 0 • 0 37* requires stop -down metering system must be used between the camera body and A an SMC Pentax lens, the stop -down metering. Use of other K Series accessories -
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...; 46 E vertical -run with Mount Adaptor K. plus "100X" and "B" settings. Pentax K -Mount with fully automatic diaphragm lens coupling accepts SMC Pentax lenses, thread-mount lenses with 4 - 10 second delay. Exposure range from 1/1000th to "AUTO." SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2, SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4, SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7, SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2, SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8 Seiko MFC - X -synchronization via hotshoe adaptor). Synchronizes automatically for...
...; 46 E vertical -run with Mount Adaptor K. plus "100X" and "B" settings. Pentax K -Mount with fully automatic diaphragm lens coupling accepts SMC Pentax lenses, thread-mount lenses with 4 - 10 second delay. Exposure range from 1/1000th to "AUTO." SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2, SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4, SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7, SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2, SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8 Seiko MFC - X -synchronization via hotshoe adaptor). Synchronizes automatically for...
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...also usable with split-image microprism focusing screen; Pentaprism viewfinder with hotshoe adaptor. Crank-type. Standard back; red over/under exposure warning; Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; Exposure compensation: Viewfinder: Power source: Film transport: Film rewind: Mirror: Camera back: Other features: Size: Body...-oxide batteries, (S-76 or equivalent) or alkaline batteries power shutter and auto exposure systems; 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*
...also usable with split-image microprism focusing screen; Pentaprism viewfinder with hotshoe adaptor. Crank-type. Standard back; red over/under exposure warning; Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; Exposure compensation: Viewfinder: Power source: Film transport: Film rewind: Mirror: Camera back: Other features: Size: Body...-oxide batteries, (S-76 or equivalent) or alkaline batteries power shutter and auto exposure systems; 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*
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... representatives shall not be liable for any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for damages from delay or...period, regular handling and servicing fees may be borne by the owner. Because the tolerances, quality, and design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from date of purchase. In this warranty policy. If the equipment...
... representatives shall not be liable for any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for damages from delay or...period, regular handling and servicing fees may be borne by the owner. Because the tolerances, quality, and design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from date of purchase. In this warranty policy. If the equipment...