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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 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-field scale 32 Depth-of-field table 33...
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 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-field scale 32 Depth-of-field table 33...
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..., from convenient "dedicated" automatic flash with the Pentax electronic flash units, to sequence action photographs with two Pentax automatic film winders, to the pertinent sections of accessories for operating details. Your MG is one of the fine 35mm SLR cameras constituting the Pentax family of how to Pentax Photography! Welcome to use the camera. To help...
..., from convenient "dedicated" automatic flash with the Pentax electronic flash units, to sequence action photographs with two Pentax automatic film winders, to the pertinent sections of accessories for operating details. Your MG is one of the fine 35mm SLR cameras constituting the Pentax family of how to Pentax Photography! Welcome to use the camera. To help...
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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 234 5 6 •170 ari PEN -TAX • ° 3 1/00 " 44 13 14 IS 16 I, IA 19 O Exposure counter 0 Shutter button 0 Rapid wind lever 0 Shutter cocked indicator 0 Shutter mode indications 0 Hotshoe 0 Auto flash contact 0 ASA film speed index Exposure compensation guide 0 Film rewind/Back cover release le Film rewind crank e Neck strap eyelet e Lens release lever 0 Self-timer lever 0 Lens alignment node Focusing ring 0 Distance scale 0 Depth-of-field scale 0 Aperture/Distance index 9 Aperture ring • 2
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 234 5 6 •170 ari PEN -TAX • ° 3 1/00 " 44 13 14 IS 16 I, IA 19 O Exposure counter 0 Shutter button 0 Rapid wind lever 0 Shutter cocked indicator 0 Shutter mode indications 0 Hotshoe 0 Auto flash contact 0 ASA film speed index Exposure compensation guide 0 Film rewind/Back cover release le Film rewind crank e Neck strap eyelet e Lens release lever 0 Self-timer lever 0 Lens alignment node Focusing ring 0 Distance scale 0 Depth-of-field scale 0 Aperture/Distance index 9 Aperture ring • 2
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Load the film with the shutter mode dial set at "100X," and advance to the first exposure. (Page 11). Insert the batteries as shown. (Page 8); I aIm ci 130k S • 4 Mount the lens (Page 10). 2. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "Your MG Quick Course" am. 1.
Load the film with the shutter mode dial set at "100X," and advance to the first exposure. (Page 11). Insert the batteries as shown. (Page 8); I aIm ci 130k S • 4 Mount the lens (Page 10). 2. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "Your MG Quick Course" am. 1.
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3. Set the lens aperture. (Page 17). Set the shutter mode dial to "AUTO" (Page 14). 6. Set the ASA film speed (Page 13). 5. Look through the viewfinder, focus and compose the picture (Page 18). 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 lens aperture. (Page 17). Set the shutter mode dial to "AUTO" (Page 14). 6. Set the ASA film speed (Page 13). 5. Look through the viewfinder, focus and compose the picture (Page 18). 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.
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... excessively long shutter speeds while advancing the film. • To open the camera back, lift the film rewind knob up spool. Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in the film take-up sharply. ll• B • Draw the film leader across the back and insert it into... any of one perforation. If you must load the film with the dial...
... excessively long shutter speeds while advancing the film. • To open the camera back, lift the film rewind knob up spool. Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in the film take-up sharply. ll• B • Draw the film leader across the back and insert it into... any of one perforation. If you must load the film with the dial...
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...release button until both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations. • When you wind the film. Reset the shutter dial to take up any slack. • Continue advancing the film until the exposure counter registers "1." When the film is advanced properly and the camera is engaged properly, ...close the back cover and wind the film rewind crank in the direction of the arrow to see that the film rewind crank rotates as a warning against accidental shutter release. • 12 • Wind the film by checking to take the picture, the shutter cocked ...
...release button until both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations. • When you wind the film. Reset the shutter dial to take up any slack. • Continue advancing the film until the exposure counter registers "1." When the film is advanced properly and the camera is engaged properly, ...close the back cover and wind the film rewind crank in the direction of the arrow to see that the film rewind crank rotates as a warning against accidental shutter release. • 12 • Wind the film by checking to take the picture, the shutter cocked ...
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The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film is opposite the orange index mark. A S• A 25 • 40 32 50 • 80 125 160 250 320 • • • • • 500 640 1000 1250 • • • • • 64 100 200 400 800 1600 13• To set the index, lift up the ASA dial C) and turn it until the ASA number of film. SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in the data sheet packed with each roll of your film is to light.
The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film is opposite the orange index mark. A S• A 25 • 40 32 50 • 80 125 160 250 320 • • • • • 500 640 1000 1250 • • • • • 64 100 200 400 800 1600 13• To set the index, lift up the ASA dial C) and turn it until the ASA number of film. SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in the data sheet packed with each roll of your film is to light.
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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 •...
... 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 •...
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... as outlined below. Exposure Check: Look through the viewfinder and lightly press the shutter button; For exposure setting perform the following: CO Make sure the film speed is the "Auto" exposure mode.
... as outlined below. Exposure Check: Look through the viewfinder and lightly press the shutter button; For exposure setting perform the following: CO Make sure the film speed is the "Auto" exposure mode.
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..., a bright window) or when spotlighted on a spotl ighted stage, etc., decrease your exposure by doubling or quadrupling the ASA film speed value. With ASA 400 film: reset the ASA dial to ASA 200 (1/2X) or ASA 400 (114X). Such problems are easily corrected by lowering the ASA...EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When shooting in the camera: reset the dial to its original setting after employing exposure compensation. For example: With ASA 100 film in difficult lighting situations such as when the subject is situated against the light, bright snow, etc, compensate by temporarily altering the setting...
..., a bright window) or when spotlighted on a spotl ighted stage, etc., decrease your exposure by doubling or quadrupling the ASA film speed value. With ASA 400 film: reset the ASA dial to ASA 200 (1/2X) or ASA 400 (114X). Such problems are easily corrected by lowering the ASA...EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When shooting in the camera: reset the dial to its original setting after employing exposure compensation. For example: With ASA 100 film in difficult lighting situations such as when the subject is situated against the light, bright snow, etc, compensate by temporarily altering the setting...
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...2X compensation: First dot on the minus side. After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in the camera (Must. 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. (CAUTION: BE...ASA index mark and the ASA number of the exposure compensation dial aligns with the a"). BE SURE TO RESET THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL TO AGREE WITH THE FILM LOADED IN THE CAMERA WHEN COMPENSATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. Exposure-Compensation-Indicator Dial: You may also use the exposure-compensation...
...2X compensation: First dot on the minus side. After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in the camera (Must. 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. (CAUTION: BE...ASA index mark and the ASA number of the exposure compensation dial aligns with the a"). BE SURE TO RESET THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL TO AGREE WITH THE FILM LOADED IN THE CAMERA WHEN COMPENSATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. Exposure-Compensation-Indicator Dial: You may also use the exposure-compensation...
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...avoid overlapping. Note: Cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory Finder Cap when using the self-timer; This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. Depress the film rewind button CI and adVance the rapid-wind lever. As the exposure counter continues to function each time the shutter is advanced. To start... lever. otherwise, light entering from the rear of the rewind knob. Multiple Exposures For deliberate multiple exposures, make the second exposure. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob , and keep hold of the camera may adversely affect the exposure.
...avoid overlapping. Note: Cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory Finder Cap when using the self-timer; This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. Depress the film rewind button CI and adVance the rapid-wind lever. As the exposure counter continues to function each time the shutter is advanced. To start... lever. otherwise, light entering from the rear of the rewind knob. Multiple Exposures For deliberate multiple exposures, make the second exposure. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob , and keep hold of the camera may adversely affect the exposure.
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...the rapid-wind lever will open automatically), and remove the film cartridge. Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will not advance any further.) Fold out the rewind crank. AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN UNLOADING THE FILM. 27 • Depress the film rewind button Q and turn the rewind crank as indicated ...to force the lever any further, indicating that the leader end of the film has been released from the take-up spool. UNLOADING FILM After the last picture on the crank lessens, indicating that the film must be rewound. (Caution: do not try to rewind the...
...the rapid-wind lever will open automatically), and remove the film cartridge. Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will not advance any further.) Fold out the rewind crank. AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN UNLOADING THE FILM. 27 • Depress the film rewind button Q and turn the rewind crank as indicated ...to force the lever any further, indicating that the leader end of the film has been released from the take-up spool. UNLOADING FILM After the last picture on the crank lessens, indicating that the film must be rewound. (Caution: do not try to rewind the...
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... • 36 INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the infra-red mark indicated with infra-red color film. First, bring your subject-to-camera distance to -camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. Then determine the subject-to...
... • 36 INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the infra-red mark indicated with infra-red color film. First, bring your subject-to-camera distance to -camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. Then determine the subject-to...
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...-19 (f/22 at 1/1000th second); Simply move the ASA arrow at 1/1000th second). • 42 f/16 at the right of shutter speed/film speed combinations. The working EV range would be at 1/500th second; You can calculate what the working EV range for the auto exposure system varies... example, it runs from EV-3 (f/2 at 1/2 second) to EV-18 (f/22 at other film speeds by mentally adjusting the accurate exposure coupling range. METER COUPLING RANGE The meter coupling range of the Pentax MG assures accurate exposure readings over a broad range of the chart up or down and adjust the...
...-19 (f/22 at 1/1000th second); Simply move the ASA arrow at 1/1000th second). • 42 f/16 at the right of shutter speed/film speed combinations. The working EV range would be at 1/500th second; You can calculate what the working EV range for the auto exposure system varies... example, it runs from EV-3 (f/2 at 1/2 second) to EV-18 (f/22 at other film speeds by mentally adjusting the accurate exposure coupling range. METER COUPLING RANGE The meter coupling range of the Pentax MG assures accurate exposure readings over a broad range of the chart up or down and adjust the...
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....►; accepts Winder ME-II and Winder ME for automatic film advance. Dial Data ME also usable with 135° throw and 30° standoff angle; exposure compensation guides to be marketed; Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; interchangeable with split-image microprism focusing screen... 1/1000th second to disengage film advance mechanism. Film rewind button doubles as low-battery warning. flash synch/ready indicators. Pentaprism viewfinder with cordless dial data unit to ±2EV provided beneath film rewind crank. shows 92% of Pentax lenses and system accessories, ...
....►; accepts Winder ME-II and Winder ME for automatic film advance. Dial Data ME also usable with 135° throw and 30° standoff angle; exposure compensation guides to be marketed; Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; interchangeable with split-image microprism focusing screen... 1/1000th second to disengage film advance mechanism. Film rewind button doubles as low-battery warning. flash synch/ready indicators. Pentaprism viewfinder with cordless dial data unit to ±2EV provided beneath film rewind crank. shows 92% of Pentax lenses and system accessories, ...