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... 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 22 • Depth ... 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
... 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 22 • Depth ... 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 ...sec.; hotshoe contact also provided for AF 200S Auto Flash Unit at 1/100 sec. Film Speed Range: ASA 25 to Auto; at f/1.4, 1 sec. Synchronizes automatically for flash ..." and "B" provided (operates without batteries at f/22). 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...
... 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 ...sec.; hotshoe contact also provided for AF 200S Auto Flash Unit at 1/100 sec. Film Speed Range: ASA 25 to Auto; at f/1.4, 1 sec. Synchronizes automatically for flash ..." and "B" provided (operates without batteries at f/22). 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...
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...as battery check lamp. shows 92% of the picture area, 0.85X magnification with split-image/ microprism focusing screen; Viewfinder Viewfinder indications: Mirror and diaphragm: Film wind and rewind: Film loading: Exposure counter: Battery: Back cover: Body size: Body weight: Aluminum-coated pentaprism finder with 50mm lens; -1.0 diopter eyepiece. Instant-return mirror ... type. Single-stroke rapid wind lever; Two 1.5V Alkaline (LR44) or Silver-oxide (G13) batteries; Red: overexposure; Three LED Stop/Go indicator system. Standard camera back with 30°rest setting.
...as battery check lamp. shows 92% of the picture area, 0.85X magnification with split-image/ microprism focusing screen; Viewfinder Viewfinder indications: Mirror and diaphragm: Film wind and rewind: Film loading: Exposure counter: Battery: Back cover: Body size: Body weight: Aluminum-coated pentaprism finder with 50mm lens; -1.0 diopter eyepiece. Instant-return mirror ... type. Single-stroke rapid wind lever; Two 1.5V Alkaline (LR44) or Silver-oxide (G13) batteries; Red: overexposure; Three LED Stop/Go indicator system. Standard camera back with 30°rest setting.
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... place it clockwise until the lens locks with the lens e release lever by touch. To detach, hold the camera with your right hand. NOTE If you have to see, align the raised white node 0 on the lens. Match... the red dot on the camera body with the red dot C) on the lens barrel with a click. 3. Then turn it only front-elementdown, ... rear lens and o body mount covers. 2. Depress e the lens release lever while turning the lens counterClockwise with film in the camera, avoid direct sunlight. 6•
... place it clockwise until the lens locks with the lens e release lever by touch. To detach, hold the camera with your right hand. NOTE If you have to see, align the raised white node 0 on the lens. Match... the red dot on the camera body with the red dot C) on the lens barrel with a click. 3. Then turn it only front-elementdown, ... rear lens and o body mount covers. 2. Depress e the lens release lever while turning the lens counterClockwise with film in the camera, avoid direct sunlight. 6•
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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• BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preselect the aperture. (Page 13) 4 Set the exposure mode dial to the first exposure. (Page 10) 2.
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• BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preselect the aperture. (Page 13) 4 Set the exposure mode dial to the first exposure. (Page 10) 2.
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.... 3. Advance the rapid-wind lever and confirm that the film rewind knob 0 turns counterclockwise, indicating 10* But, in the film chamber, and push down the rewind knob. Leave it firmly. 5. FILM LOADING AND WINDING Avoid direct light when loading your film. ARINI ti 1. Open the camera back by alternately advancing the rapidwind lever and depressing...
.... 3. Advance the rapid-wind lever and confirm that the film rewind knob 0 turns counterclockwise, indicating 10* But, in the film chamber, and push down the rewind knob. Leave it firmly. 5. FILM LOADING AND WINDING Avoid direct light when loading your film. ARINI ti 1. Open the camera back by alternately advancing the rapidwind lever and depressing...
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... Exposure/Camera Shake Warning: If the Yellow LED lights, it clockwise until one of three LEDs in relation to AUTO once the film is loaded. Simply, press the shutter button slightly until the green LED comes on . Or••n Fled Yellow SHOOTING ON AUTO Your Pentax MV is designed... for long exposures at the "B" (Bulb) setting. Overexposure Warning: If the red LED indicator lights on AUTO. After loading the film, once the exposure mode dial is set to your preset aperture.
... Exposure/Camera Shake Warning: If the Yellow LED lights, it clockwise until one of three LEDs in relation to AUTO once the film is loaded. Simply, press the shutter button slightly until the green LED comes on . Or••n Fled Yellow SHOOTING ON AUTO Your Pentax MV is designed... for long exposures at the "B" (Bulb) setting. Overexposure Warning: If the red LED indicator lights on AUTO. After loading the film, once the exposure mode dial is set to your preset aperture.
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...batteries on hand. AUTO 100X• 100x THE "100X" AND "B" SETTINGS While the MV is designed almost totally for use on AUTO, two other settings are provided on the exposure mode dial...shutter speed setting really need not be used in emergencies when batteries fail and you use the Pentax AF 200S Auto Flash and keep spare batteries on hand. For ultra long exposures such as ...according to the brightness of the cable release is also convenient for film wind on a tripod, then, attach a cable release to the camera's shutter release button. The 100X setting is depressed and remain open ...
...batteries on hand. AUTO 100X• 100x THE "100X" AND "B" SETTINGS While the MV is designed almost totally for use on AUTO, two other settings are provided on the exposure mode dial...shutter speed setting really need not be used in emergencies when batteries fail and you use the Pentax AF 200S Auto Flash and keep spare batteries on hand. For ultra long exposures such as ...according to the brightness of the cable release is also convenient for film wind on a tripod, then, attach a cable release to the camera's shutter release button. The 100X setting is depressed and remain open ...
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... situations such as when the subject is situated against the light, bright snow, etc, compensate by doubling or quadrupling the ASA film speed value. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When shooting in the camera: reset the dial to ASA 200 (1/2X) or ASA 400 (1/4X). Such problems are easily corrected by temporarily altering the setting...
... situations such as when the subject is situated against the light, bright snow, etc, compensate by doubling or quadrupling the ASA film speed value. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When shooting in the camera: reset the dial to ASA 200 (1/2X) or ASA 400 (1/4X). Such problems are easily corrected by temporarily altering the setting...
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... compensation dial aligns with the ASA index mark and the ASA number of the film loaded in place and take the picture. 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 1/4X compensation: Second dot on the plus side (Illust.O). After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in the camera (Illust.0). For 4X compensation: Second dot on the minus side. Exposure-Compensation-Indicator Dial: You may also use the exposure-compensation-indicator...
... compensation dial aligns with the ASA index mark and the ASA number of the film loaded in place and take the picture. 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 1/4X compensation: Second dot on the plus side (Illust.O). After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in the camera (Illust.0). For 4X compensation: Second dot on the minus side. Exposure-Compensation-Indicator Dial: You may also use the exposure-compensation-indicator...
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... to the infra-red mark by turning the focusing ring accordingly. Then determine the subject-to-camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. For instance, if your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring ... the lens. INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the infra-red mark indicated with infra-red color film. 22 16 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...
... to the infra-red mark by turning the focusing ring accordingly. Then determine the subject-to-camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. For instance, if your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring ... the lens. INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the infra-red mark indicated with infra-red color film. 22 16 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...