MG Manual
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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 ... 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-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 ... 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-field scale 32 Depth-of-field table 33 Using screw mount Takumar...
MG Manual
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...possible with everyday photography, but it also offers a host of innovative features, from convenient "dedicated" automatic flash with the Pentax electronic flash units, to sequence action photographs with two Pentax automatic film winders, to use the camera. For additional information refer to offer and ensure years of the manual for .... Also, be sure to read the entire manual the first chance you a general outline of how to a wide range of SLR cameras. Your MG is one of the fine 35mm SLR cameras constituting the Pentax family of accessories for operating details. Welcome to...
...possible with everyday photography, but it also offers a host of innovative features, from convenient "dedicated" automatic flash with the Pentax electronic flash units, to sequence action photographs with two Pentax automatic film winders, to use the camera. For additional information refer to offer and ensure years of the manual for .... Also, be sure to read the entire manual the first chance you a general outline of how to a wide range of SLR cameras. Your MG is one of the fine 35mm SLR cameras constituting the Pentax family of accessories for operating details. Welcome to...
MG Manual
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... be replaced 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 check batteries: Press the shutter button partway and observe the viewfinder LED shutter...
... be replaced 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 check batteries: Press the shutter button partway and observe the viewfinder LED shutter...
MG Manual
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... is ready, the LED symbol and X indicator inside the viewfinder. After taking the picture, the camera will synchronize automatically for flash on . 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...
... is ready, the LED symbol and X indicator inside the viewfinder. After taking the picture, the camera will synchronize automatically for flash on . 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...
MG Manual
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... given when the manual "100X" setting is used. ("Dedicated" flash operation is used. Also, when using the Pentax Superlite B, synchronize for direct synchronization. It also works with the MG). Then, set the flash exposure as the AF-400T when the hotshoe adaptor unit is not offered for flash by... hotshoe type flash units equipped for flash at the mechanical "100X" shutter speed setting only. 100X B • 29. OTHER FLASH UNITS The MG can be taken. For Flash Operation: Synchronize the unit manually for the AF-400T when used with units requiring a cord hook such as indicated ...
... given when the manual "100X" setting is used. ("Dedicated" flash operation is used. Also, when using the Pentax Superlite B, synchronize for direct synchronization. It also works with the MG). Then, set the flash exposure as the AF-400T when the hotshoe adaptor unit is not offered for flash by... hotshoe type flash units equipped for flash at the mechanical "100X" shutter speed setting only. 100X B • 29. OTHER FLASH UNITS The MG can be taken. For Flash Operation: Synchronize the unit manually for the AF-400T when used with units requiring a cord hook such as indicated ...
MG Manual
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When using the Pentax Mount Adaptor K. Mounting The Adaptor Attach the Adaptor K to your Pentax MG by using this accessory, however, the automatic diaphragm of the lens will not longer function and meter readings must be made with the lens aperture stopped down. USING SCREW-MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar screw-mount lenses can be attached to the lens unit so that it seats firmly in place. • 34
When using the Pentax Mount Adaptor K. Mounting The Adaptor Attach the Adaptor K to your Pentax MG by using this accessory, however, the automatic diaphragm of the lens will not longer function and meter readings must be made with the lens aperture stopped down. USING SCREW-MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar screw-mount lenses can be attached to the lens unit so that it seats firmly in place. • 34