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or actual damage to - Lenses and accessories from the use of lenses or accessories with - Asahi Pentax cannot assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from other brand of any other manufacturers are engineered and produced meticulously to precise Asahi Pentax specifications. a Pentax camera. IMPORTANT SMC Pentax lenses and Pentax accessories are not produced to these precise specifications and, therefore, may cause difficulties with an Asahi Pentax camera.
or actual damage to - Lenses and accessories from the use of lenses or accessories with - Asahi Pentax cannot assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from other brand of any other manufacturers are engineered and produced meticulously to precise Asahi Pentax specifications. a Pentax camera. IMPORTANT SMC Pentax lenses and Pentax accessories are not produced to these precise specifications and, therefore, may cause difficulties with an Asahi Pentax camera.
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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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...: Auto flash synch: Manual flash synch: 35mm full-frame SLR camera with aperture-preferred automatic exposure, auto flash synch (with shutter dial set to EV 19 (ASA 100 1/1000 sec. 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; via...
...: Auto flash synch: Manual flash synch: 35mm full-frame SLR camera with aperture-preferred automatic exposure, auto flash synch (with shutter dial set to EV 19 (ASA 100 1/1000 sec. 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; via...
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...: Adequate exposure for handheld shooting (1/1000 - 1/30 sec.) Yellow: Slow Exposure Warning (below 1/30 sec., inadequate for handheld shooting) "X": AF 200S flash ready indicator. Standard camera back with 30°rest setting. Three LED Stop/Go indicator system.
...: Adequate exposure for handheld shooting (1/1000 - 1/30 sec.) Yellow: Slow Exposure Warning (below 1/30 sec., inadequate for handheld shooting) "X": AF 200S flash ready indicator. Standard camera back with 30°rest setting. Three LED Stop/Go indicator system.
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... into the body and turn and lock as above. 4. Match the red dot on the lens barrel with film in the camera, avoid direct sunlight. 6• To detach, hold the camera with your left hand. H 0 0 LENS MOUNTING 1. Depress e the lens release lever while turning the lens counterClockwise with ...lever by touch. Remove the rear lens and o body mount covers. 2. NOTE If you have to see, align the raised white node 0 on the camera body with a click. 3. Then turn it only front-elementdown, never front-element-up. In the dark, when the red dots are difficult to put...
... into the body and turn and lock as above. 4. Match the red dot on the lens barrel with film in the camera, avoid direct sunlight. 6• To detach, hold the camera with your left hand. H 0 0 LENS MOUNTING 1. Depress e the lens release lever while turning the lens counterClockwise with ...lever by touch. Remove the rear lens and o body mount covers. 2. NOTE If you have to see, align the raised white node 0 on the camera body with a click. 3. Then turn it only front-elementdown, never front-element-up. In the dark, when the red dots are difficult to put...
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... sure to wipe off the batteries with the exposure mode dial set to AUTO. 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 one of small children. Also be damaged by the edges with a dry... cloth before operating the camera. • The battery is not rechargeable. It can be especially sure to insert them into the battery chamber before insertion into the...
... sure to wipe off the batteries with the exposure mode dial set to AUTO. 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 one of small children. Also be damaged by the edges with a dry... cloth before operating the camera. • The battery is not rechargeable. It can be especially sure to insert them into the battery chamber before insertion into the...
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Preselect the aperture. (Page 13) 4 Set the exposure mode dial to the first exposure. (Page 10) 2. 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• Load the film into your camera and advance it to AUTO. (Page 14). • 5. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1.
Preselect the aperture. (Page 13) 4 Set the exposure mode dial to the first exposure. (Page 10) 2. 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• Load the film into your camera and advance it to AUTO. (Page 14). • 5. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1.
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... p0seible;:er 6 use a tripod etc., or O use a wider lens aperture (f/4 to f/11, f/16, etc. If the LED still does not change to green, 0 mount the camera on a tripod etc., or Q switch to a smaller aperture by turning it clockwise until the green light comes on : 0 use a fl.a.s. If the yellow LED comes...
... p0seible;:er 6 use a tripod etc., or O use a wider lens aperture (f/4 to f/11, f/16, etc. If the LED still does not change to green, 0 mount the camera on a tripod etc., or Q switch to a smaller aperture by turning it clockwise until the green light comes on : 0 use a fl.a.s. If the yellow LED comes...
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... counterclockwise, indicating 10* Place the film cartridge in this setting until after closing the back cover, you must remove the lens cap and point the camera toward the light. Note: You may also advance the film to the first exposure with the exposure mode dial set the exposure mode dial to... 100X. Close the back by pulling up spool. 4. ARINI ti 1. But, in the film chamber, and push down the rewind knob. Open the camera back by pressing it at this case, after the film has been wound to AUTO. Leave it firmly. 5. FILM LOADING AND WINDING Avoid direct light...
... counterclockwise, indicating 10* Place the film cartridge in this setting until after closing the back cover, you must remove the lens cap and point the camera toward the light. Note: You may also advance the film to the first exposure with the exposure mode dial set the exposure mode dial to... 100X. Close the back by pulling up spool. 4. ARINI ti 1. But, in the film chamber, and push down the rewind knob. Open the camera back by pressing it at this case, after the film has been wound to AUTO. Leave it firmly. 5. FILM LOADING AND WINDING Avoid direct light...
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... to reset the aperture ring to a smaller aperture by resetting the aperture ring. If the green LED lights, go ahead and shoot. Slow Exposure/Camera Shake Warning: If the Yellow LED lights, it need not be overexposed. Usually, however, blur also can be used . To prevent this 14•...is used for battery failure and film wind on AUTO. This, does not necessarily indicate that the camera has selected a shutter speed below 1/30 sec. 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"...
... to reset the aperture ring to a smaller aperture by resetting the aperture ring. If the green LED lights, go ahead and shoot. Slow Exposure/Camera Shake Warning: If the Yellow LED lights, it need not be overexposed. Usually, however, blur also can be used . To prevent this 14•...is used for battery failure and film wind on AUTO. This, does not necessarily indicate that the camera has selected a shutter speed below 1/30 sec. 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"...
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... without your eye to the vievvfinder eyepiece, cover the eyepiece with fast moving subjects, etc., refer to the widest aperture, do either of the camera may lock up, resulting in such situations. To correct this, the shutter can be sure to reset the shutter dial to the aperture setting, ...; After closing the shutter, be quickly closed by turning it to flash photography - Page 35 Switch to f/4, f/2, etc. Page 20-21 Because the MV auto exposure system selects the shutter speed for better results in very poor lighting conditions, the mirror may adversely affect the exposure. 1t lx
... without your eye to the vievvfinder eyepiece, cover the eyepiece with fast moving subjects, etc., refer to the widest aperture, do either of the camera may lock up, resulting in such situations. To correct this, the shutter can be sure to reset the shutter dial to the aperture setting, ...; After closing the shutter, be quickly closed by turning it to flash photography - Page 35 Switch to f/4, f/2, etc. Page 20-21 Because the MV auto exposure system selects the shutter speed for better results in very poor lighting conditions, the mirror may adversely affect the exposure. 1t lx
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AUTO 100X• 100x THE "100X" AND "B" SETTINGS While the MV is designed almost totally for use on AUTO, two other than 1 second. It is ... film). "B" (Bulb): This setting is also convenient for special shooting situations. To use, first mount the camera on the exposure mode dial for film wind on hand. The shutter will open as long as several minutes or hours,... use the Pentax AF 200S Auto Flash and keep spare batteries on hand. The 100X setting is used in emergencies when batteries...
AUTO 100X• 100x THE "100X" AND "B" SETTINGS While the MV is designed almost totally for use on AUTO, two other than 1 second. It is ... film). "B" (Bulb): This setting is also convenient for special shooting situations. To use, first mount the camera on the exposure mode dial for film wind on hand. The shutter will open as long as several minutes or hours,... use the Pentax AF 200S Auto Flash and keep spare batteries on hand. The 100X setting is used in emergencies when batteries...
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... not release the shutter. Vertical position B. Vertical position C. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand, and draw your arms close to your body. this may cause camera movement. Hold the camera firmly with the right hand - Horizontal position A. the hand that releases... the shutter - Often, blurred pictures are due to camera movement. HOLDING THE CAMERA As a general rule, your camera can be held more firmly in ...
... not release the shutter. Vertical position B. Vertical position C. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand, and draw your arms close to your body. this may cause camera movement. Hold the camera firmly with the right hand - Horizontal position A. the hand that releases... the shutter - Often, blurred pictures are due to camera movement. HOLDING THE CAMERA As a general rule, your camera can be held more firmly in ...
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... on Auto. AUTO 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... fire, without even taking your eye from the viewfinder. To mount the AF 200S, simply slide the flashshoe mount all the way into the camera's hotshoe. When this exclusively designed flash unit is used, flash photography is kept at AUTO because the...
... on Auto. AUTO 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... fire, without even taking your eye from the viewfinder. To mount the AF 200S, simply slide the flashshoe mount all the way into the camera's hotshoe. When this exclusively designed flash unit is used, flash photography is kept at AUTO because the...
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As flash operating instructions vary depending upon the type of the camera in the same manner as the AF 200S. OTHER FLASH UNITS (CORDLESS TYPE) The MV may also be used with the MV. These mount by turning the exposure mode dial to the instructions accompanying your flash unit for flash mode setting, aperture...
As flash operating instructions vary depending upon the type of the camera in the same manner as the AF 200S. OTHER FLASH UNITS (CORDLESS TYPE) The MV may also be used with the MV. These mount by turning the exposure mode dial to the instructions accompanying your flash unit for flash mode setting, aperture...
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However, the MV is a sophisticated single-lens-reflex camera and, as such, is capable of a wide variety of techniques which enable you to ... long as the green LED continues to stop the action and prevent the subject from the norm. Although the MV does not feature a shutter speed dial, you can for the given exposure, it will be used as long... your photographs, then mastering these few simple techniques is sufficient for most all non-critical photography. As the camera automatically chooses the fastest shutter speed it is necessary to light. If you would like to expand your friends...
However, the MV is a sophisticated single-lens-reflex camera and, as such, is capable of a wide variety of techniques which enable you to ... long as the green LED continues to stop the action and prevent the subject from the norm. Although the MV does not feature a shutter speed dial, you can for the given exposure, it will be used as long... your photographs, then mastering these few simple techniques is sufficient for most all non-critical photography. As the camera automatically chooses the fastest shutter speed it is necessary to light. If you would like to expand your friends...
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.... This is greatest at f/2, f/1.7 or f/1.4, depending upon the aperture in use a small aperture such as f/11 and f/16 the yellow LED Lights, take precautions against camera shake). in daylight or in brightly lit arenas and stadiums if you use a wide maximum aperture. (This technique does not work , but for critical close...
.... This is greatest at f/2, f/1.7 or f/1.4, depending upon the aperture in use a small aperture such as f/11 and f/16 the yellow LED Lights, take precautions against camera shake). in daylight or in brightly lit arenas and stadiums if you use a wide maximum aperture. (This technique does not work , but for critical close...
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... easily corrected by lowering the ASA film speed value to ASA 200 (1/2X) or ASA 400 (1/4X). t "fr 24* EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When shooting in the camera: reset the dial to override the influence of the strong backlighting and bring out the details of the ASA film speed dial for the shot...
... easily corrected by lowering the ASA film speed value to ASA 200 (1/2X) or ASA 400 (1/4X). t "fr 24* EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When shooting in the camera: reset the dial to override the influence of the strong backlighting and bring out the details of the ASA film speed dial for the shot...
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... compensation: Second dot on the indicator's plus 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 1/4X compensation: Second dot on the minus side. When properly ... lift the ASA dial and reset it as follows for exposure compensation. After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in the camera (Illust.0). For 2X compensation: To the first dot on the plus side (Illust.O). For 1/2X compensation: First dot on the minus side. ...
... compensation: Second dot on the indicator's plus 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 1/4X compensation: Second dot on the minus side. When properly ... lift the ASA dial and reset it as follows for exposure compensation. After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in the camera (Illust.0). For 2X compensation: To the first dot on the plus side (Illust.O). For 1/2X compensation: First dot on the minus side. ...
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... 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 First, bring your subject-to-camera distance to the infra-red mark by turning the focusing ring accordingly. Then determine the subject-to the infra-red mark. • NOTE: An infra... subject into sharp focus. For instance, if your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring and move the infinity (00 mark to -camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale.
... 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 First, bring your subject-to-camera distance to the infra-red mark by turning the focusing ring accordingly. Then determine the subject-to the infra-red mark. • NOTE: An infra... subject into sharp focus. For instance, if your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring and move the infinity (00 mark to -camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale.