MX Manual
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... 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 Exposure System 23 Shutter Button Lock ...24 Manual Shutter Operation 25 Self-timer 26 Infra-red Photography 27 Multiple Exposure 28 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...
... 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 Exposure System 23 Shutter Button Lock ...24 Manual Shutter Operation 25 Self-timer 26 Infra-red Photography 27 Multiple Exposure 28 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...
MX Manual
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Pentax K bayonet. FP and X sockets, plus B; Delays shutter release to 1/1000 sec. Information viewfinder shows f/stop, shutter speed and tricolored LED read-out ...1 to 4 -12 seconds; Instant return mirror and automatic diaphragm. 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-M 50mm f/2 Horizontal-run, rubberized silk focal-plane shutter; shutter lock and "Cocked" indicator. X synchronization. split-image microprism focusing screen (9 interchangeable screens); 95% of -field preview with 50mm lens at infinity); -1 diopter ...
Pentax K bayonet. FP and X sockets, plus B; Delays shutter release to 1/1000 sec. Information viewfinder shows f/stop, shutter speed and tricolored LED read-out ...1 to 4 -12 seconds; Instant return mirror and automatic diaphragm. 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-M 50mm f/2 Horizontal-run, rubberized silk focal-plane shutter; shutter lock and "Cocked" indicator. X synchronization. split-image microprism focusing screen (9 interchangeable screens); 95% of -field preview with 50mm lens at infinity); -1 diopter ...
MX Manual
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... and choose the most pleasing composition. 5. The preselected shutter speed plus the two adjacent speeds ("60" and "250" in the small window above the focusing 'z: screen). Trun the aperture ring until your camera firmly and trip the shutter. Then cock the rapid-wind lever for the next picture. (As long as...
... and choose the most pleasing composition. 5. The preselected shutter speed plus the two adjacent speeds ("60" and "250" in the small window above the focusing 'z: screen). Trun the aperture ring until your camera firmly and trip the shutter. Then cock the rapid-wind lever for the next picture. (As long as...
MX Manual
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If your MX has a central split-image circle surrounded by a microprism collar. • 13 COMPOSING AND FOCUSING The standard focusing screen of your subject is not in focus, the image in the split-image circle will appear divided into upper and lower portions, and the image in the microprism collar will appear broken into sharp focus. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring until your subject comes into many small fragments.
If your MX has a central split-image circle surrounded by a microprism collar. • 13 COMPOSING AND FOCUSING The standard focusing screen of your subject is not in focus, the image in the split-image circle will appear divided into upper and lower portions, and the image in the microprism collar will appear broken into sharp focus. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring until your subject comes into many small fragments.
MX Manual
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... (e.g. If it is turned ON. On the right-hand side of "125") on a transparent disk which are 5 LED dots which protrudes slightly into the focusing screen area. EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT 40 1Th R•d Orag• Green Orange Rai When the rapid-wind lever is pulled out 20° and the shutter button...
... (e.g. If it is turned ON. On the right-hand side of "125") on a transparent disk which are 5 LED dots which protrudes slightly into the focusing screen area. EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT 40 1Th R•d Orag• Green Orange Rai When the rapid-wind lever is pulled out 20° and the shutter button...
MX Manual
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... just use a blower. PENTAX • ma,?, PENTAX • • •29 Remove the screen from the screen, never wipe it locks with a click. To remove dust particles from the frame by grasping the protruding portion of your MX. The focusing screen will then flip down. To remove the standard focusing screen, pull the screen retainer pin toward you...
... just use a blower. PENTAX • ma,?, PENTAX • • •29 Remove the screen from the screen, never wipe it locks with a click. To remove dust particles from the frame by grasping the protruding portion of your MX. The focusing screen will then flip down. To remove the standard focusing screen, pull the screen retainer pin toward you...