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or actual damage to precise Asahi Pentax specifications. IMPORTANT SMC Pentax lenses and Pentax accessories are not produced to these precise specifications and, therefore, may cause difficulties with an Asahi Pentax camera. Asahi Pentax cannot assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from other brand of any other manufacturers are engineered and produced meticulously to - a Pentax camera. Lenses and accessories from the use of lenses or accessories with -
or actual damage to precise Asahi Pentax specifications. IMPORTANT SMC Pentax lenses and Pentax accessories are not produced to these precise specifications and, therefore, may cause difficulties with an Asahi Pentax camera. Asahi Pentax cannot assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from other brand of any other manufacturers are engineered and produced meticulously to - a Pentax camera. Lenses and accessories from the use of lenses or accessories with -
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... winding 10 Setting ASA film speed 11 Aperture setting 13 Shooting on AUTO 14 The "100X" and "B" settings 16 Focusing and composing 17 Holding the camera 18 Unloading film 19 Auto flash photography (AF 200S) 20 Other flash units 21 Shooting pointers 22 • Optimum apertures 22 • Stopping the action... 28 Infrared photography 29 Using screw-mount Takumar lenses 30 Open aperture and stop-down metering lenses 32 Resistance to temperature extremes and changes 33 Camera maintenance 34 Warranty policy 36 • 1
... winding 10 Setting ASA film speed 11 Aperture setting 13 Shooting on AUTO 14 The "100X" and "B" settings 16 Focusing and composing 17 Holding the camera 18 Unloading film 19 Auto flash photography (AF 200S) 20 Other flash units 21 Shooting pointers 22 • Optimum apertures 22 • Stopping the action... 28 Infrared photography 29 Using screw-mount Takumar lenses 30 Open aperture and stop-down metering lenses 32 Resistance to temperature extremes and changes 33 Camera maintenance 34 Warranty policy 36 • 1
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...: Exposure metering: Auto flash synch: Manual flash synch: 35mm full-frame SLR camera with aperture-preferred automatic exposure, auto flash synch (with shutter dial set to Auto; Pentax Bayonet Mount SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2, SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2 SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8 Seiko MFC vertical-run metal focal-plane shutter; shutter speeds automatically varied...
...: Exposure metering: Auto flash synch: Manual flash synch: 35mm full-frame SLR camera with aperture-preferred automatic exposure, auto flash synch (with shutter dial set to Auto; Pentax Bayonet Mount SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2, SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2 SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8 Seiko MFC vertical-run metal focal-plane shutter; shutter speeds automatically varied...
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..., additive type. Magic-needle quick/sure loading. Rapid rewind crank for handheld shooting) "X": AF 200S flash ready indicator. LEDs double as battery check lamp. Standard camera back with 30°rest setting.
..., additive type. Magic-needle quick/sure loading. Rapid rewind crank for handheld shooting) "X": AF 200S flash ready indicator. LEDs double as battery check lamp. Standard camera back with 30°rest setting.
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... see, align the raised white node 0 on the lens barrel with a click. 3. When changing lenses outdoors with the red dot C) on the camera body with film in the camera, avoid direct sunlight. 6• Match the red dot on the lens. Depress e the lens release lever while turning the lens counterClockwise with your... right hand. Remove the rear lens and o body mount covers. 2. Then turn it only front-elementdown, never front-element-up. To detach, hold the camera with your left hand.
... see, align the raised white node 0 on the lens barrel with a click. 3. When changing lenses outdoors with the red dot C) on the camera body with film in the camera, avoid direct sunlight. 6• Match the red dot on the lens. Depress e the lens release lever while turning the lens counterClockwise with your... right hand. Remove the rear lens and o body mount covers. 2. Then turn it only front-elementdown, never front-element-up. To detach, hold the camera with your left hand.
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...edges with plus mark (+) facing down. The battery is like a phonograph record. Do not throw a dead battery into the battery chamber of the camera as it beyond the reach of the LED indicators will not light. •7 Insert the two batteries into a fire, as shown above, each with... a dry cloth before operating the camera. • The battery is not rechargeable. When batteries are salted. one of small children. Also, keep it may explode.. Check If batteries are...
...edges with plus mark (+) facing down. The battery is like a phonograph record. Do not throw a dead battery into the battery chamber of the camera as it beyond the reach of the LED indicators will not light. •7 Insert the two batteries into a fire, as shown above, each with... a dry cloth before operating the camera. • The battery is not rechargeable. When batteries are salted. one of small children. Also, keep it may explode.. Check If batteries are...
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BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Load the film into your camera and advance it to AUTO. (Page 14). • 5. Set the ASA film speed. (Page 11) 3. Focus and compose the picture by turning the focusing ring while sighting through the viewfinder. (Page 17). 8• Preselect the aperture. (Page 13) 4 Set the exposure mode dial to the first exposure. (Page 10) 2.
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Load the film into your camera and advance it to AUTO. (Page 14). • 5. Set the ASA film speed. (Page 11) 3. Focus and compose the picture by turning the focusing ring while sighting through the viewfinder. (Page 17). 8• Preselect the aperture. (Page 13) 4 Set the exposure mode dial to the first exposure. (Page 10) 2.
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... relation to lighting conditions and the aperture in the left side of the viewfinder. If the LED still does not change to green, 0 mount the camera on a tripod etc., or Q switch to flash photography (Page 20-21). • When you depress the shutter button completely on (i.e., f/8 to f/2.8, etc.). See Page 14...
... relation to lighting conditions and the aperture in the left side of the viewfinder. If the LED still does not change to green, 0 mount the camera on a tripod etc., or Q switch to flash photography (Page 20-21). • When you depress the shutter button completely on (i.e., f/8 to f/2.8, etc.). See Page 14...
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...alternately advancing the rapidwind lever and depressing the shutter button until after closing the back cover, you must remove the lens cap and point the camera toward the light. Advance the rapid-wind lever and confirm that the film rewind knob 0 turns counterclockwise, indicating 10* Note: You may ... until both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations 0. FILM LOADING AND WINDING Avoid direct light when loading your film. Open the camera back by pressing it at this case, after the film has been wound to the first exposure. Before loading and winding the film, ...
...alternately advancing the rapidwind lever and depressing the shutter button until after closing the back cover, you must remove the lens cap and point the camera toward the light. Advance the rapid-wind lever and confirm that the film rewind knob 0 turns counterclockwise, indicating 10* Note: You may ... until both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations 0. FILM LOADING AND WINDING Avoid direct light when loading your film. Open the camera back by pressing it at this case, after the film has been wound to the first exposure. Before loading and winding the film, ...
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...to blur with such slow exposures. Simply, press the shutter button slightly until the green LED comes on . This, does not necessarily indicate that the camera has selected a shutter speed below 1/30 sec. If the green LED lights, go ahead and shoot. To prevent this 14• The only ... other settings are ready to your preset aperture. Usually, however, blur also can be used . Or••n Fled Yellow SHOOTING ON AUTO Your Pentax MV is designed for use the other than the AF 200S, and for long exposures at the "B" (Bulb) setting. After loading the film, once the...
...to blur with such slow exposures. Simply, press the shutter button slightly until the green LED comes on . This, does not necessarily indicate that the camera has selected a shutter speed below 1/30 sec. If the green LED lights, go ahead and shoot. To prevent this 14• The only ... other settings are ready to your preset aperture. Usually, however, blur also can be used . Or••n Fled Yellow SHOOTING ON AUTO Your Pentax MV is designed for use the other than the AF 200S, and for long exposures at the "B" (Bulb) setting. After loading the film, once the...
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... dial to the vievvfinder eyepiece, cover the eyepiece with most subjects. instance, you steplessly between 1/1000 and 1 sec. Page 20-21 Because the MV auto exposure system selects the shutter speed for you set the aperture ring to know about exposure control for better results in difficult lighting, shooting...an exposure at f/5.6, turn it is all you use in abnormally long exposure. Page 35 Switch to the widest aperture, do either of the camera may lock up, resulting in such situations. CAUTION If you should happen to press the shutter button while the shutter dial is set on ...
... dial to the vievvfinder eyepiece, cover the eyepiece with most subjects. instance, you steplessly between 1/1000 and 1 sec. Page 20-21 Because the MV auto exposure system selects the shutter speed for you set the aperture ring to know about exposure control for better results in difficult lighting, shooting...an exposure at f/5.6, turn it is all you use in abnormally long exposure. Page 35 Switch to the widest aperture, do either of the camera may lock up, resulting in such situations. CAUTION If you should happen to press the shutter button while the shutter dial is set on ...
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... on. The 100X setting is also convenient for special shooting situations. To use, first mount the camera on a tripod, then, attach a cable release to the exposure guidelines accompanying the film). The ...have spare batteries on hand. AUTO 100X• 100x THE "100X" AND "B" SETTINGS While the MV is designed almost totally for use on AUTO, two other than 1 second. "100X" This manual... as pressure is maintained. It is used in emergencies when batteries fail and you use the Pentax AF 200S Auto Flash and keep spare batteries on hand. "B" (Bulb): This setting is provided for...
... on. The 100X setting is also convenient for special shooting situations. To use, first mount the camera on a tripod, then, attach a cable release to the exposure guidelines accompanying the film). The ...have spare batteries on hand. AUTO 100X• 100x THE "100X" AND "B" SETTINGS While the MV is designed almost totally for use on AUTO, two other than 1 second. "100X" This manual... as pressure is maintained. It is used in emergencies when batteries fail and you use the Pentax AF 200S Auto Flash and keep spare batteries on hand. "B" (Bulb): This setting is provided for...
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...arm to your body. / 18• Horizontal position A. Vertical position C. Hold your camera tightly to your body. the hand that releases the shutter - this may cause camera movement. If you hold your camera with your left hand, and draw your body. Often, blurred pictures are due to your...your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your forehead with the right hand - Hold the camera firmly with your left hand, and draw your right arm close to camera movement. Hold your camera tightly to your left hand, which does not release the shutter. Vertical position B.
...arm to your body. / 18• Horizontal position A. Vertical position C. Hold your camera tightly to your body. the hand that releases the shutter - this may cause camera movement. If you hold your camera with your left hand, and draw your body. Often, blurred pictures are due to your...your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your forehead with the right hand - Hold the camera firmly with your left hand, and draw your right arm close to camera movement. Hold your camera tightly to your left hand, which does not release the shutter. Vertical position B.
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... FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE AF 200 S 0 X To accompany its unprecedently easy auto exposure system, the MV features automatic flash synch with a special "X" LED indicator inside the hotshoe. The camera's exposure mode dial is as simple as the auto flash system overrides these indications, they should be disregarded... for flash photography. 20• To mount the AF 200S, simply slide the flashshoe mount all the way into the camera's hotshoe. NOTE: When the auto flash charges and the viewfinder "X" LED flash ready indicator lights, the red, green or yellow LED ...
... FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE AF 200 S 0 X To accompany its unprecedently easy auto exposure system, the MV features automatic flash synch with a special "X" LED indicator inside the hotshoe. The camera's exposure mode dial is as simple as the auto flash system overrides these indications, they should be disregarded... for flash photography. 20• To mount the AF 200S, simply slide the flashshoe mount all the way into the camera's hotshoe. NOTE: When the auto flash charges and the viewfinder "X" LED flash ready indicator lights, the red, green or yellow LED ...
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... manually by sliding into the hotshoe on top of flash unit you are the cordless type. OTHER FLASH UNITS (CORDLESS TYPE) The MV may also be used with the MV. Flash Synch: Unlike the AF 200S, however, other flash units. VONNOMINII X 1i • AUTO •21 Also note that the viewfinder LED... accompanying your flash unit for flash mode setting, aperture setting, and other operating instructions. As flash operating instructions vary depending upon the type of the camera in the same manner as the AF 200S.
... manually by sliding into the hotshoe on top of flash unit you are the cordless type. OTHER FLASH UNITS (CORDLESS TYPE) The MV may also be used with the MV. Flash Synch: Unlike the AF 200S, however, other flash units. VONNOMINII X 1i • AUTO •21 Also note that the viewfinder LED... accompanying your flash unit for flash mode setting, aperture setting, and other operating instructions. As flash operating instructions vary depending upon the type of the camera in the same manner as the AF 200S.
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... a lens aperture as the green LED continues to light. As the camera automatically chooses the fastest shutter speed it can easily stop the action, and so forth. However, the MV is a sophisticated single-lens-reflex camera and, as the green LED lights. However, with certain subjects and ...a fast shutter speed is well worth your friends marvel at most shooting purposes and correct exposure will freeze the subject 22. Although the MV does not feature a shutter speed dial, you need to know to obtain successful results for most all non-critical photography. SHOOTING POINTERS The...
... a lens aperture as the green LED continues to light. As the camera automatically chooses the fastest shutter speed it can easily stop the action, and so forth. However, the MV is a sophisticated single-lens-reflex camera and, as the green LED lights. However, with certain subjects and ...a fast shutter speed is well worth your friends marvel at most shooting purposes and correct exposure will freeze the subject 22. Although the MV does not feature a shutter speed dial, you need to know to obtain successful results for most all non-critical photography. SHOOTING POINTERS The...
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... upon the aperture in use, different areas in front of field becomes progressively deeper as f/11 and f/16 the yellow LED Lights, take precautions against camera shake). Provided the green LED remains lit, you can obtain this , refer to smaller apertures and is stop down to a close -up work in low...
... upon the aperture in use, different areas in front of field becomes progressively deeper as f/11 and f/16 the yellow LED Lights, take precautions against camera shake). Provided the green LED remains lit, you can obtain this , refer to smaller apertures and is stop down to a close -up work in low...
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... 800 (1/2X) or ASA 1600 (1/4X) Always reset the ASA dial to ASA 200 (2X) or ASA 100 (4X). EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When shooting in the camera: reset the dial to ASA 50 or ASA 25 (this gives 2X and 4X compensation, respectively). t "fr 24* For example: With ASA 100 film: reset...
... 800 (1/2X) or ASA 1600 (1/4X) Always reset the ASA dial to ASA 200 (2X) or ASA 100 (4X). EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When shooting in the camera: reset the dial to ASA 50 or ASA 25 (this gives 2X and 4X compensation, respectively). t "fr 24* For example: With ASA 100 film: reset...
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... 4X compensation: Second dot on the minus side. BE SURE TO RESET THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL TO AGREE WITH THE FILM LOADED IN THE CAMERA WHEN COMPENSATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. • 25 )09 - 0 N. 0 • X so For 1/2X compensation: First dot on the ...plus side (Illust.O). After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in the camera (Illust.0). Exposure-Compensation-Indicator Dial: You may also use the exposure-compensation-indicator dial located under the film rewind crank as a guide for exposure compensation...
... 4X compensation: Second dot on the minus side. BE SURE TO RESET THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL TO AGREE WITH THE FILM LOADED IN THE CAMERA WHEN COMPENSATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. • 25 )09 - 0 N. 0 • X so For 1/2X compensation: First dot on the ...plus side (Illust.O). After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in the camera (Illust.0). Exposure-Compensation-Indicator Dial: You may also use the exposure-compensation-indicator dial located under the film rewind crank as a guide for exposure compensation...
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Then determine the subject-to-camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use ... 11 21 / • CO1 5 A Ji l l 8 44 2 82 8 /)22 • •29 c°1523 5'\ It IsI II4+4" 22 16 11' 2 82 Then match your subject-to-camera distance to the infra-red mark. • NOTE: An infra-red focusing adjustment is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring and move the...
Then determine the subject-to-camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use ... 11 21 / • CO1 5 A Ji l l 8 44 2 82 8 /)22 • •29 c°1523 5'\ It IsI II4+4" 22 16 11' 2 82 Then match your subject-to-camera distance to the infra-red mark. • NOTE: An infra-red focusing adjustment is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring and move the...