MX Manual
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... 11 Setting the Shutter Speed Dial 12 Composing and Focusing 13 Exposure Measurement 14 Holding the Camera 15 Unloading Film 16 Flash Synchronization 18 Depth-of-Field Preview Lever and Scale 20 Depth-of-Field Table: SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens 21 Meter Coupling Range 22 Helpful Hints on Exposure Problems 23 Dual Control... Interchangeable Focusing Screens 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 Setting the Shutter Speed Dial 12 Composing and Focusing 13 Exposure Measurement 14 Holding the Camera 15 Unloading Film 16 Flash Synchronization 18 Depth-of-Field Preview Lever and Scale 20 Depth-of-Field Table: SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens 21 Meter Coupling Range 22 Helpful Hints on Exposure Problems 23 Dual Control... Interchangeable Focusing Screens 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
MX Manual
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...Film wind and rewind 35mm full-frame SLR camera with self-timer lever. shutter lock and "Cocked" indicator. Depth-of 20°. speeds from 1 to 4 -12 seconds; self-timer starter button provided. SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2 SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8 SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 SMC Pentax... lens at infinity); -1 diopter eyepiece. plus hot/cold accessory shoe for speedy film rewind. 4• Rewind crank for X contact; 1/60 sec. Silver-coated pentaprism finder; Pentax K bayonet. split-image microprism focusing screen (9 interchangeable screens); 95% of picture...
...Film wind and rewind 35mm full-frame SLR camera with self-timer lever. shutter lock and "Cocked" indicator. Depth-of 20°. speeds from 1 to 4 -12 seconds; self-timer starter button provided. SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2 SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8 SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 SMC Pentax... lens at infinity); -1 diopter eyepiece. plus hot/cold accessory shoe for speedy film rewind. 4• Rewind crank for X contact; 1/60 sec. Silver-coated pentaprism finder; Pentax K bayonet. split-image microprism focusing screen (9 interchangeable screens); 95% of picture...
MX Manual
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...exposure operation possible), for data recording on battery failure. Film loading Automatic winder Exposure counter Exposure meter Power source Back cover Body size Body weight Magic-needle quick/sure loading. Automatic reset type. MX camera body accepts Winder MX for up to 2 frames-per-second (single-frame... and consecutive exposure operation possible) and Motor Drive MX for up to light on film. 135.5mm x 83.5mm x 49.5mm. 495 grams. &#...
...exposure operation possible), for data recording on battery failure. Film loading Automatic winder Exposure counter Exposure meter Power source Back cover Body size Body weight Magic-needle quick/sure loading. Automatic reset type. MX camera body accepts Winder MX for up to 2 frames-per-second (single-frame... and consecutive exposure operation possible) and Motor Drive MX for up to light on film. 135.5mm x 83.5mm x 49.5mm. 495 grams. &#...
MX Manual
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... dial until the speed you want to use the fastest possible shutter speed to avoid blurred pictures caused by camera movement. S• indoors. The "Cocked" indicator will turn the rim of the film you should use is cocked. 3. Generally, you are '300 using is centered in daylight and 1/30 sec. Try ...Wind Lever Cock the rapid-wind lever all the way until the ASA number of the shutter dial until it stops. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Set Film Speed While depressing the tiny button atop the shutter dial, turn red, showing that the shutter is opposite the index mark.
... dial until the speed you want to use the fastest possible shutter speed to avoid blurred pictures caused by camera movement. S• indoors. The "Cocked" indicator will turn the rim of the film you should use is cocked. 3. Generally, you are '300 using is centered in daylight and 1/30 sec. Try ...Wind Lever Cock the rapid-wind lever all the way until the ASA number of the shutter dial until it stops. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Set Film Speed While depressing the tiny button atop the shutter dial, turn red, showing that the shutter is opposite the index mark.
MX Manual
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... insert it is coupled to light. Be sure to set the ASA film speed because it into the Memo Holder on the back cover of the camera. SETTING ASA FILM SPEED 000 A S,NI MEMO HOLDER As a'reminder of the type of film in the data sheet packed with the index mark. innn The ASA... film speed rating of all 35mm films is to the exposure meter system. The higher the ASA...
... insert it is coupled to light. Be sure to set the ASA film speed because it into the Memo Holder on the back cover of the camera. SETTING ASA FILM SPEED 000 A S,NI MEMO HOLDER As a'reminder of the type of film in the data sheet packed with the index mark. innn The ASA... film speed rating of all 35mm films is to the exposure meter system. The higher the ASA...
MX Manual
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...using the 50mm f/1.4 lens, accurate exposure measurement at 1/1000 sec. Therefore, the proper LED exposure read-out should not be interpreted as the camera's total range of the lens being used with any aperture that will not be accurate, exercise caution. to 1/1000 sec. in combination with...ground glass. As you will note from f/1.4 (the maximum aperture of the ground glass. with 25 ASA film will illuminate the green LED. METER COUPLING RANGE The exposure meter of the MX measures the brightness of this lens) to f/22 (the minimum aperture) may use any shutter speed from...
...using the 50mm f/1.4 lens, accurate exposure measurement at 1/1000 sec. Therefore, the proper LED exposure read-out should not be interpreted as the camera's total range of the lens being used with any aperture that will not be accurate, exercise caution. to 1/1000 sec. in combination with...ground glass. As you will note from f/1.4 (the maximum aperture of the ground glass. with 25 ASA film will illuminate the green LED. METER COUPLING RANGE The exposure meter of the MX measures the brightness of this lens) to f/22 (the minimum aperture) may use any shutter speed from...
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... exposure meter; If the batteries have worn out. Also, packed in with most types of 35mm film is a totally manual operation. • Therefore, your MX are used only for 1710.8 determining the correct exposure in your camera can still be operated even if the batteries have worn out and the exposure meter is...
... exposure meter; If the batteries have worn out. Also, packed in with most types of 35mm film is a totally manual operation. • Therefore, your MX are used only for 1710.8 determining the correct exposure in your camera can still be operated even if the batteries have worn out and the exposure meter is...
MX Manual
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Then match your subject-to-camera distance to -camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. m t 8if,4TT4in8 Cit 22 „ 16 11 85.s 41 2 1.4 •27 0°1525 12 1 ... is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring and move the infinity (..) mark to use the infra-red mark indicated with infra-red color film. First, bring your subject is not required when working with an orange line on the lens.
Then match your subject-to-camera distance to -camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. m t 8if,4TT4in8 Cit 22 „ 16 11 85.s 41 2 1.4 •27 0°1525 12 1 ... is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring and move the infinity (..) mark to use the infra-red mark indicated with infra-red color film. First, bring your subject is not required when working with an orange line on the lens.
