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CONTENTS Description of parts 2 Basic operating instructions "Your MG Quick Course" 4 Inserting batteries 8 Lens mounting 10 Film loading and winding 11 Setting the ASA film speed 13 The shutter mode dial 14 Aperture setting 17 Focusing 18 Exposures on "Auto" 19 Auto exposure compensation 22 Self-timer/Multiple exposures 24 Using a tripod/Time exposures at "B" 25 Holding the camera 26 Unloading the film 27 Flash photography (with Pentax Dedicated Flash Units) 28 Other flash units 29 Shooting pointers 30 Depth-of-field scale 32 Depth...
CONTENTS Description of parts 2 Basic operating instructions "Your MG Quick Course" 4 Inserting batteries 8 Lens mounting 10 Film loading and winding 11 Setting the ASA film speed 13 The shutter mode dial 14 Aperture setting 17 Focusing 18 Exposures on "Auto" 19 Auto exposure compensation 22 Self-timer/Multiple exposures 24 Using a tripod/Time exposures at "B" 25 Holding the camera 26 Unloading the film 27 Flash photography (with Pentax Dedicated Flash Units) 28 Other flash units 29 Shooting pointers 30 Depth-of-field scale 32 Depth...
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... flash with the Pentax electronic flash units, to use the camera. To help you take pictures right away, we've provided an "MG Quick Course" on pages 4 - 6 which gives you 'll find that your camera has to offer and ensure years of how to sequence action photographs with a special stereo adaptor. For additional information refer to the pertinent sections of accessories for operating...
... flash with the Pentax electronic flash units, to use the camera. To help you take pictures right away, we've provided an "MG Quick Course" on pages 4 - 6 which gives you 'll find that your camera has to offer and ensure years of how to sequence action photographs with a special stereo adaptor. For additional information refer to the pertinent sections of accessories for operating...
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... systems are packed separately with your Pentax MG operate on two 1.5-volt mini batteries (S76, etc.) which are functioning. To insert the batteries: Turn the battery compartment cover counterclockwise with polarity markings as shown. Low Battery Warning: When batteries become too weak for the camera's exposure system is (Normal batteries 4 LED lights) 2 MOO 500 250 125 00'0 30 Low batteries 5 ( LED flickers ) 4 2 The electronic systems of the shutter speed LEDs between...
... systems are packed separately with your Pentax MG operate on two 1.5-volt mini batteries (S76, etc.) which are functioning. To insert the batteries: Turn the battery compartment cover counterclockwise with polarity markings as shown. Low Battery Warning: When batteries become too weak for the camera's exposure system is (Normal batteries 4 LED lights) 2 MOO 500 250 125 00'0 30 Low batteries 5 ( LED flickers ) 4 2 The electronic systems of the shutter speed LEDs between...
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When batteries require replacement, replace them to freezing temperatures is dangerous and can make manual exposures without the meter at the "100X" (1/100 sec.) and "B" mechanical shutter speeds. When shooting in a cold climate temporarily battery failure due to excessive heat as a precaution against explosion. Do not mix battery brands or types and do not mix old batteries with new batteries. (This is common, so keep batteries out...
When batteries require replacement, replace them to freezing temperatures is dangerous and can make manual exposures without the meter at the "100X" (1/100 sec.) and "B" mechanical shutter speeds. When shooting in a cold climate temporarily battery failure due to excessive heat as a precaution against explosion. Do not mix battery brands or types and do not mix old batteries with new batteries. (This is common, so keep batteries out...
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... the camera body with a "click." IMPORTANT: If it locks into place with the red dot t. Long telephoto lenses should be laid on the lens. • Seat the lens in your left hand and press the lens release button 0 while turning the lens counter-clockwise with the lens release lever ID by touch and mount the lens as described. Never put the lens down . Hold the camera securely...
... the camera body with a "click." IMPORTANT: If it locks into place with the red dot t. Long telephoto lenses should be laid on the lens. • Seat the lens in your left hand and press the lens release button 0 while turning the lens counter-clockwise with the lens release lever ID by touch and mount the lens as described. Never put the lens down . Hold the camera securely...
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... the width of the white needles in the film take-up sharply. If you must load the film with the dial set the shutter mode dial to its original position. 101:Ot ,.. This avoids excessively long shutter speeds while advancing the film. • To open the camera back, lift the film rewind knob up spool. Make sure the film is engaged properly on the spool by returning...
... the width of the white needles in the film take-up sharply. If you must load the film with the dial set the shutter mode dial to its original position. 101:Ot ,.. This avoids excessively long shutter speeds while advancing the film. • To open the camera back, lift the film rewind knob up spool. Make sure the film is engaged properly on the spool by returning...
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... film. You can be sure the film is engaged properly, close the back cover and wind the film rewind crank in the direction of the arrow to take the picture, the shutter cocked indicator will turn red; this also serves as you are sure the film is moving properly through the camera by alternately advancing the rapid wind lever and firing the shutter release button until the exposure...
... film. You can be sure the film is engaged properly, close the back cover and wind the film rewind crank in the direction of the arrow to take the picture, the shutter cocked indicator will turn red; this also serves as you are sure the film is moving properly through the camera by alternately advancing the rapid wind lever and firing the shutter release button until the exposure...
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A S• A 25 • 40 32 50 • 80 125 160 250 320 • • • • • 500 640 1000 1250 • • • • • 64 100 200 400 800 1600 13• To set the index, lift up the ASA dial C) and turn it until the ASA number of film. The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film is opposite the orange index mark. SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in the data sheet packed with each roll of your film is to light.
A S• A 25 • 40 32 50 • 80 125 160 250 320 • • • • • 500 640 1000 1250 • • • • • 64 100 200 400 800 1600 13• To set the index, lift up the ASA dial C) and turn it until the ASA number of film. The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film is opposite the orange index mark. SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in the data sheet packed with each roll of your film is to light.
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... set to "AUTO," your MG does not feature a conventional shutter speed dial. In its place is used for special shooting situations such as flash or time exposures. "AUTO": This setting is a shutter mode dial which you simply set to "AUTO" so that you can preset the lens aperture at f/5.6 or f/8 and obtain accurately exposed pictures by simply focusing the lens and pressing the shutter button (See EXPOSURES ON AUTO -Page 191. B 100X , B • 14 THE SHUTTER MODE...
... set to "AUTO," your MG does not feature a conventional shutter speed dial. In its place is used for special shooting situations such as flash or time exposures. "AUTO": This setting is a shutter mode dial which you simply set to "AUTO" so that you can preset the lens aperture at f/5.6 or f/8 and obtain accurately exposed pictures by simply focusing the lens and pressing the shutter button (See EXPOSURES ON AUTO -Page 191. B 100X , B • 14 THE SHUTTER MODE...
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... your film.) B "B" (Bulb): This setting is provided mainly for mechanical flash synchronization at this setting (see Page 31). Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be made at 1/100th second for long exposures exceeding the 1-second maximum shutter speed of battery failure. If the batteries fail, set the dial to "100X" and adjust the lens aperture according to the subject brightness (refer to continue operating the camera...
... your film.) B "B" (Bulb): This setting is provided mainly for mechanical flash synchronization at this setting (see Page 31). Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be made at 1/100th second for long exposures exceeding the 1-second maximum shutter speed of battery failure. If the batteries fail, set the dial to "100X" and adjust the lens aperture according to the subject brightness (refer to continue operating the camera...
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... viewfinder and lightly press the shutter button; the LED (light-emitting-diode) shutter speed display inside the viewfinder will light to general lighting conditions. For exposure setting perform the following: CO Make sure the film speed is set to "Auto," the camera selects the correct shutter speed automatically in extreme lighting situations. Generally, changing the lens aperture is the "Auto" exposure mode. With the shutter dial set properly (Page 13). (2) Set the shutter mode dial to "AUTO." (3) Preset the lens aperture according to indicate the shutter speed...
... viewfinder and lightly press the shutter button; the LED (light-emitting-diode) shutter speed display inside the viewfinder will light to general lighting conditions. For exposure setting perform the following: CO Make sure the film speed is set to "Auto," the camera selects the correct shutter speed automatically in extreme lighting situations. Generally, changing the lens aperture is the "Auto" exposure mode. With the shutter dial set properly (Page 13). (2) Set the shutter mode dial to "AUTO." (3) Preset the lens aperture according to indicate the shutter speed...
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... 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. ASA index mark and the ASA number of the exposure compensation dial aligns with the a"). After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in the camera (Must. When properly aligned, lift...
... 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. ASA index mark and the ASA number of the exposure compensation dial aligns with the a"). After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in the camera (Must. When properly aligned, lift...
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Note: Cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory Finder Cap when using the self-timer; Depress the film rewind button CI and adVance the rapid-wind lever. Then make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to make the first exposure in the normal way. This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob , and keep hold of the camera may adversely...
Note: Cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory Finder Cap when using the self-timer; Depress the film rewind button CI and adVance the rapid-wind lever. Then make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to make the first exposure in the normal way. This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob , and keep hold of the camera may adversely...
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... shutter button to the tripod, insert the Spacer Ring (packed with a locking device. r • r.F. Don't use a cable release with the camera) between camera and tripod. NTASx .410k 25 • USING A TRIPOD/TIME EXPOSURES AT "B" Using a Tripod The camera may be made at the base of the camera. Finder Cap: When you make exposures with the accessory Finder Cap; otherwise, light entering from the viewfinder while using a tripod (or at any other time), cover...
... shutter button to the tripod, insert the Spacer Ring (packed with a locking device. r • r.F. Don't use a cable release with the camera) between camera and tripod. NTASx .410k 25 • USING A TRIPOD/TIME EXPOSURES AT "B" Using a Tripod The camera may be made at the base of the camera. Finder Cap: When you make exposures with the accessory Finder Cap; otherwise, light entering from the viewfinder while using a tripod (or at any other time), cover...
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... for flash on . Set the flash mode according to the unit instructions and switch the flash on charging and flash ready indication inside the viewfinder will return to the camera hotshoe. After taking the picture, the camera will light signaling that the flash unit is ready, the LED symbol and X indicator inside the viewfinder. For Dedicated Auto Flash: Set the shutter mode dial to "Auto" and attach the flash to the non-flash exposure mode...
... for flash on . Set the flash mode according to the unit instructions and switch the flash on charging and flash ready indication inside the viewfinder will return to the camera hotshoe. After taking the picture, the camera will light signaling that the flash unit is ready, the LED symbol and X indicator inside the viewfinder. For Dedicated Auto Flash: Set the shutter mode dial to "Auto" and attach the flash to the non-flash exposure mode...
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... manually for direct synchronization. Also, when using the Pentax Superlite B, synchronize for the AF-400T when used . Bracket-mount type units can be mounted to "100X." NOTE: Viewfinder flash synchronization and flash ready indication are not given when the manual "100X" setting is used. ("Dedicated" flash operation is used with a variety of hotshoe type flash units equipped for flash by setting the shutter mode dial to the socket at the mechanical "100X" shutter speed setting...
... manually for direct synchronization. Also, when using the Pentax Superlite B, synchronize for the AF-400T when used . Bracket-mount type units can be mounted to "100X." NOTE: Viewfinder flash synchronization and flash ready indication are not given when the manual "100X" setting is used. ("Dedicated" flash operation is used with a variety of hotshoe type flash units equipped for flash by setting the shutter mode dial to the socket at the mechanical "100X" shutter speed setting...
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... by using a wide lens aperture. With manual exposures, this problem is sufficient for the given exposure, wide As the camera automatically chooses the fastest possible shutter speed for almost all shooting purposes and correct exposure will be worthwhile to learn these few basic aperture and shutter speed control techniques which help guarantee best results with certain subjects by preselecting a fast shutter speed such as one of the green shutter speed LEDs light. However...
... by using a wide lens aperture. With manual exposures, this problem is sufficient for the given exposure, wide As the camera automatically chooses the fastest possible shutter speed for almost all shooting purposes and correct exposure will be worthwhile to learn these few basic aperture and shutter speed control techniques which help guarantee best results with certain subjects by preselecting a fast shutter speed such as one of the green shutter speed LEDs light. However...
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Use of the Auto-Extension Tube Set K permits open -aperture metering. standard Extension Tube Set K, Helicoid Extension Tube K, Auto-Bellows M and Bellows Unit III - Whenever any one of these is used . 0 • 0 37* OPEN-APERTURE AND STOP-DOWN METERING LENSES Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the camera body to permit open -aperture metering. requires stop -down metering system. Use of other K Series accessories - The ultra telephotos do not have a diaphragm...
Use of the Auto-Extension Tube Set K permits open -aperture metering. standard Extension Tube Set K, Helicoid Extension Tube K, Auto-Bellows M and Bellows Unit III - Whenever any one of these is used . 0 • 0 37* OPEN-APERTURE AND STOP-DOWN METERING LENSES Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the camera body to permit open -aperture metering. requires stop -down metering system. Use of other K Series accessories - The ultra telephotos do not have a diaphragm...
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... inside viewfinder. E vertical -run with automatic shutoff. X -synchronization via hotshoe adaptor). SPECIFICATIONS Type: Lens mount: Standa►d lenses: Shutter: Dedicated auto flash: Flash synchronization: Self time►: Exposure control: ASA range: Full-frame 35mm single lens reflex camera with Mount Adaptor K. Mechanically run focal plane shutter; Open-aperture, center-weighted, through -the-lens light metering by light pressure on top of camera body with shutter dial at 1/100th second with dial set to 1 second; meter activated...
... inside viewfinder. E vertical -run with automatic shutoff. X -synchronization via hotshoe adaptor). SPECIFICATIONS Type: Lens mount: Standa►d lenses: Shutter: Dedicated auto flash: Flash synchronization: Self time►: Exposure control: ASA range: Full-frame 35mm single lens reflex camera with Mount Adaptor K. Mechanically run focal plane shutter; Open-aperture, center-weighted, through -the-lens light metering by light pressure on top of camera body with shutter dial at 1/100th second with dial set to 1 second; meter activated...
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...: Film transport: Film rewind: Mirror: Camera back: Other features: Size: Body weight: Via ASA film speed dial; single-stroke rapid wind lever with hotshoe adaptor. Film rewind button doubles as low-battery warning. Dial Data ME also usable with 135° throw and 30° standoff angle; Two 1.5-volt silver-oxide batteries, (S-76 or equivalent) or alkaline batteries power shutter and auto exposure systems; interchangeable with split-image microprism focusing screen...
...: Film transport: Film rewind: Mirror: Camera back: Other features: Size: Body weight: Via ASA film speed dial; single-stroke rapid wind lever with hotshoe adaptor. Film rewind button doubles as low-battery warning. Dial Data ME also usable with 135° throw and 30° standoff angle; Two 1.5-volt silver-oxide batteries, (S-76 or equivalent) or alkaline batteries power shutter and auto exposure systems; interchangeable with split-image microprism focusing screen...