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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... 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 ...Resistance to temperature extremes and variations 38 Camera maintenance 40 Meter coupling range 42 Viewfinder diagram 44 Specifications 46 Warranty policy 48
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... 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 ...Resistance to temperature extremes and variations 38 Camera maintenance 40 Meter coupling range 42 Viewfinder diagram 44 Specifications 46 Warranty policy 48
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ft m 22 16 c:ois9 5 s 12 3 8i n4A'4in8 16 '22 22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.62 1lo1ox1$ 4. 3. Set the shutter mode dial to "AUTO" (Page 14). 6. Look through the viewfinder, focus and compose the picture (Page 18). 5 • Set the lens aperture. (Page 17). Set the ASA film speed (Page 13). 5.
ft m 22 16 c:ois9 5 s 12 3 8i n4A'4in8 16 '22 22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.62 1lo1ox1$ 4. 3. Set the shutter mode dial to "AUTO" (Page 14). 6. Look through the viewfinder, focus and compose the picture (Page 18). 5 • Set the lens aperture. (Page 17). Set the ASA film speed (Page 13). 5.
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...promptly at this point to see that the batteries are inserted properly and that the camera's electrical systems are packed separately with your Pentax MG operate on two 1.5-volt mini batteries (S76, etc.) which are functioning. To insert the batteries: Turn the battery compartment cover ... the cover. Place the batteries in place. 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...
...promptly at this point to see that the batteries are inserted properly and that the camera's electrical systems are packed separately with your Pentax MG operate on two 1.5-volt mini batteries (S76, etc.) which are functioning. To insert the batteries: Turn the battery compartment cover ... the cover. Place the batteries in place. 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...
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... following conditions. Although these techniques by refering to obtain quality pictures, as you gain more experience, you will give you accurate exposures when the green viewfinder LED is useful for special effects. You can learn about these instructions are all you need to the section entitled, "Shooting Pointers," (Page 30)% looxv...
... following conditions. Although these techniques by refering to obtain quality pictures, as you gain more experience, you will give you accurate exposures when the green viewfinder LED is useful for special effects. You can learn about these instructions are all you need to the section entitled, "Shooting Pointers," (Page 30)% looxv...
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To focus with the microprism collar: When using all three areas of the viewfinder aligns as one. The matte field: This is quite convenient for focusing with the split-image center spot: Simply turn the focusing ring on a matte ... the image appears sharp and crisp on the matte field. • 18 To focus with small aperture long telephoto lenses. I PIMA FOCUSING 11-os The MG comes equipped with a split-image/microprism focusing screen which provides a split-image center spot surrounded by a microprism collar on the lens until the "shimmering" effect...
To focus with the microprism collar: When using all three areas of the viewfinder aligns as one. The matte field: This is quite convenient for focusing with the split-image center spot: Simply turn the focusing ring on a matte ... the image appears sharp and crisp on the matte field. • 18 To focus with small aperture long telephoto lenses. I PIMA FOCUSING 11-os The MG comes equipped with a split-image/microprism focusing screen which provides a split-image center spot surrounded by a microprism collar on the lens until the "shimmering" effect...
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... the lens aperture is sufficient but exposures can sometimes be required in correlation to general lighting conditions. Exposure Check: Look through the viewfinder and lightly press the shutter button; EXPOSURES ON AUTO The normal operating mode of your finger from the shutter button). 1BOXV 2216 ... "AUTO." (3) Preset the lens aperture according to the preset lens aperture. the LED (light-emitting-diode) shutter speed display inside the viewfinder will light to indicate the shutter speed (The display shuts off automatically 25 - 40 seconds after you release your camera is set to ...
... the lens aperture is sufficient but exposures can sometimes be required in correlation to general lighting conditions. Exposure Check: Look through the viewfinder and lightly press the shutter button; EXPOSURES ON AUTO The normal operating mode of your finger from the shutter button). 1BOXV 2216 ... "AUTO." (3) Preset the lens aperture according to the preset lens aperture. the LED (light-emitting-diode) shutter speed display inside the viewfinder will light to indicate the shutter speed (The display shuts off automatically 25 - 40 seconds after you release your camera is set to ...
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... exposure. To re-set on AUTO with the lens cap on or in very poor lighting conditions, the mirror may lock up, resulting in the viewfinder to indicate overexposure. RED "OVER" LED - • • • • 625050'0.4 • F152E05R000 'MC The figures in the...
... exposure. To re-set on AUTO with the lens cap on or in very poor lighting conditions, the mirror may lock up, resulting in the viewfinder to indicate overexposure. RED "OVER" LED - • • • • 625050'0.4 • F152E05R000 'MC The figures in the...
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... (see Page 25), or flash (see Page 28). If this occurs, and a faster shutter speed is not available, switch to the "UNDER" indicator on the viewfinder scale when there is insufficient light for proper exposure. OVER 1000 500 250 125 610 30 15 8 4 2 1 UNDER 21 • YELLOW LED -
... (see Page 25), or flash (see Page 28). If this occurs, and a faster shutter speed is not available, switch to the "UNDER" indicator on the viewfinder scale when there is insufficient light for proper exposure. OVER 1000 500 250 125 610 30 15 8 4 2 1 UNDER 21 • YELLOW LED -
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... normal way. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob , and keep hold of the camera may adversely affect the exposure. Note: Cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory Finder Cap when using the self-timer; Multiple Exposures For deliberate multiple exposures, make the second exposure. otherwise, light entering from...
... normal way. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob , and keep hold of the camera may adversely affect the exposure. Note: Cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory Finder Cap when using the self-timer; Multiple Exposures For deliberate multiple exposures, make the second exposure. otherwise, light entering from...
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... bottom of your eye away from interfering with the camera) between camera and tripod. Tripod Spacer: In order to prevent large diameter lenses from the viewfinder while using a tripod (or at "B" Exposures longer than 5.5mm (0.22in.) from the rear may adversely affect the exposure. NTASx .410k 25 • Don't use a cable... the "B" setting of the shutter mode dial. This is held depressed. otherwise, light entering from the tripod. Time Exposures at any other time), cover the viewfinder eyepiece with a locking device. r • r.F.
... bottom of your eye away from interfering with the camera) between camera and tripod. Tripod Spacer: In order to prevent large diameter lenses from the viewfinder while using a tripod (or at "B" Exposures longer than 5.5mm (0.22in.) from the rear may adversely affect the exposure. NTASx .410k 25 • Don't use a cable... the "B" setting of the shutter mode dial. This is held depressed. otherwise, light entering from the tripod. Time Exposures at any other time), cover the viewfinder eyepiece with a locking device. r • r.F.
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.... When the flash unit is ready, the LED symbol and X indicator inside the viewfinder. To cancel the flash exposure, simply switch the flash unit off. ' Presently four of "dedicated" flash- FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (With Pentax Dedicated Flash Units) ill 0 ., tae PENTAX If VER IWO 500 250 125 . 60.A 30 15 • 28 When used... with any one of the Pentax "Dedicated" Automatic Flash Units,' your MG offers the convenience of these flash units are available-AF-200S, AF-160, AF-280T, and AF-080C Ring Light. For Dedicated Auto Flash: Set ...
.... When the flash unit is ready, the LED symbol and X indicator inside the viewfinder. To cancel the flash exposure, simply switch the flash unit off. ' Presently four of "dedicated" flash- FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (With Pentax Dedicated Flash Units) ill 0 ., tae PENTAX If VER IWO 500 250 125 . 60.A 30 15 • 28 When used... with any one of the Pentax "Dedicated" Automatic Flash Units,' your MG offers the convenience of these flash units are available-AF-200S, AF-160, AF-280T, and AF-080C Ring Light. For Dedicated Auto Flash: Set ...
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...not offered for the AF-400T when used . For Flash Operation: Synchronize the unit manually for direct synchronization. Also, when using the Pentax Superlite B, synchronize for flash at the base of hotshoe type flash units equipped for flash by setting the shutter mode dial to the ...socket at the mechanical "100X" shutter speed setting only. 100X B • 29. It also works with the MG). OTHER FLASH UNITS The MG can be mounted to "100X." NOTE: Viewfinder flash synchronization and flash ready indication are not given when the manual "100X" setting is used. ("Dedicated" flash operation...
...not offered for the AF-400T when used . For Flash Operation: Synchronize the unit manually for direct synchronization. Also, when using the Pentax Superlite B, synchronize for flash at the base of hotshoe type flash units equipped for flash by setting the shutter mode dial to the ...socket at the mechanical "100X" shutter speed setting only. 100X B • 29. It also works with the MG). OTHER FLASH UNITS The MG can be mounted to "100X." NOTE: Viewfinder flash synchronization and flash ready indication are not given when the manual "100X" setting is used. ("Dedicated" flash operation...
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... forth. As the camera automatically chooses the fastest possible shutter speed for almost all shooting purposes and correct exposure will be worthwhile to your MG's automatic exposure system make it will be used as long as bicycles, automobiles, horses, children at play, birds in flight, etc., ... on page 17 is necessary to stop the action and prevent the subject from the norm. • 30 SHOOTING POINTERS The tri-colored viewfinder indications of your pictures with moving subjects such as either a green or yellow LED shutter speed indicator lights (in a wide variety of ...
... forth. As the camera automatically chooses the fastest possible shutter speed for almost all shooting purposes and correct exposure will be worthwhile to your MG's automatic exposure system make it will be used as long as bicycles, automobiles, horses, children at play, birds in flight, etc., ... on page 17 is necessary to stop the action and prevent the subject from the norm. • 30 SHOOTING POINTERS The tri-colored viewfinder indications of your pictures with moving subjects such as either a green or yellow LED shutter speed indicator lights (in a wide variety of ...
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... damage the internal mechanism, even though externally nothing seems to wipe away all moisture completely. Ma* • 40 CAMERA MAINTENANCE CLEANING: • Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece, lens and filters as clean as fingerprints, should be sure to have already been washed a few times are also effective. • Never touch the...
... damage the internal mechanism, even though externally nothing seems to wipe away all moisture completely. Ma* • 40 CAMERA MAINTENANCE CLEANING: • Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece, lens and filters as clean as fingerprints, should be sure to have already been washed a few times are also effective. • Never touch the...
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... electronically controlled and steplessly varied from EV-2 to 1 second; Synchronizes automatically for flash with AF 200S, AF160 and other Pentax dedicated flash units via hotshoe on shutter button, 25 - 40 second shutter speed display with Mount Adaptor K. meter activated ...by GPDcells. X -synchronization via hotshoe at "100X" (cord synchronization via hotshoe adaptor). LED flash synch/ready indication inside viewfinder. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Lens mount: Standa►d lenses: Shutter: Dedicated auto flash: Flash synchronization: Self time►: Exposure control: ...
... electronically controlled and steplessly varied from EV-2 to 1 second; Synchronizes automatically for flash with AF 200S, AF160 and other Pentax dedicated flash units via hotshoe on shutter button, 25 - 40 second shutter speed display with Mount Adaptor K. meter activated ...by GPDcells. X -synchronization via hotshoe at "100X" (cord synchronization via hotshoe adaptor). LED flash synch/ready indication inside viewfinder. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Lens mount: Standa►d lenses: Shutter: Dedicated auto flash: Flash synchronization: Self time►: Exposure control: ...
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...° throw and 30° standoff angle; exposure compensation guides to be marketed; Pentaprism viewfinder with cordless dial data unit to ±2EV provided beneath film rewind crank. Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; accepts Winder ME-II and Winder ME for automatic film advance. Swing... shutter speeds from 1/1000th second to disengage film advance mechanism. Crank-type. built-in shutter cocked indicator; LEDs flicker inside viewfinder as multiple exposure button to 1/60th second, yellow LED camera "shake" warning (1/30th -1 sec.►; red over/under exposure warning; ...
...° throw and 30° standoff angle; exposure compensation guides to be marketed; Pentaprism viewfinder with cordless dial data unit to ±2EV provided beneath film rewind crank. Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; accepts Winder ME-II and Winder ME for automatic film advance. Swing... shutter speeds from 1/1000th second to disengage film advance mechanism. Crank-type. built-in shutter cocked indicator; LEDs flicker inside viewfinder as multiple exposure button to 1/60th second, yellow LED camera "shake" warning (1/30th -1 sec.►; red over/under exposure warning; ...