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By following these simple instructions, you'll find that your camera has 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 get to learn of all the benefits your camera will not only give you results you... entire manual the first chance you a general outline of accessories for applications in closeup, macrophotography and even 3D photography when used with two Pentax automatic film winders, to a wide range of how to offer and ensure years of the manual for operating details. For additional information refer to...
By following these simple instructions, you'll find that your camera has 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 get to learn of all the benefits your camera will not only give you results you... entire manual the first chance you a general outline of accessories for applications in closeup, macrophotography and even 3D photography when used with two Pentax automatic film winders, to a wide range of how to offer and ensure years of the manual for operating details. For additional information refer to...
MG Manual
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Set the shutter mode dial to "AUTO" (Page 14). 6. Set the ASA film speed (Page 13). 5. ft m 22 16 c:ois9 5 s 12 3 8i n4A'4in8 16 '22 22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.62 1lo1ox1$ 4. Set the lens aperture. (Page 17). 3. Look through the viewfinder, focus and compose the picture (Page 18). 5 •
Set the shutter mode dial to "AUTO" (Page 14). 6. Set the ASA film speed (Page 13). 5. ft m 22 16 c:ois9 5 s 12 3 8i n4A'4in8 16 '22 22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.62 1lo1ox1$ 4. Set the lens aperture. (Page 17). 3. Look through the viewfinder, focus and compose the picture (Page 18). 5 •
MG Manual
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... the camera for long periods of time, remove the batteries to a short period depending on hand to avoid the inconvenience of battery failure during a busy picture-taking session. Mechanical Shutter Speeds: If the batteries fail and you don't have replacements, you can actually shorten the battery life). • Wipe the battery...
... the camera for long periods of time, remove the batteries to a short period depending on hand to avoid the inconvenience of battery failure during a busy picture-taking session. Mechanical Shutter Speeds: If the batteries fail and you don't have replacements, you can actually shorten the battery life). • Wipe the battery...
MG Manual
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• 12 • Wind the film by checking to take the picture, the shutter cocked indicator will turn red; You can be sure the film is ready to "Auto." Reset the shutter dial to take up any ...
• 12 • Wind the film by checking to take the picture, the shutter cocked indicator will turn red; You can be sure the film is ready to "Auto." Reset the shutter dial to take up any ...
MG Manual
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... 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. Keep the dial set to shoot when the opportunity... presents itself. For daylight shooting you will always be ready 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. To set the...
... 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. Keep the dial set to shoot when the opportunity... presents itself. For daylight shooting you will always be ready 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. To set the...
MG Manual
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... Indoors f/8 - f/5.6 f/1.4 - f/2.8 The above is a rough guide which is useful for special effects. You can learn about these instructions are all you need to obtain quality pictures, as you gain more experience, you will give you accurate exposures when the green viewfinder LED is another color, reset the aperture according to the...
... Indoors f/8 - f/5.6 f/1.4 - f/2.8 The above is a rough guide which is useful for special effects. You can learn about these instructions are all you need to obtain quality pictures, as you gain more experience, you will give you accurate exposures when the green viewfinder LED is another color, reset the aperture according to the...
MG Manual
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..." exposure mode. EXPOSURES ON AUTO The normal operating mode of your finger from the shutter button). 1BOXV 2216 2D2 19• Sharply focused, accurately exposed pictures are easily obtained by using a tripod, electronic flash, or the exposure compensation.
..." exposure mode. EXPOSURES ON AUTO The normal operating mode of your finger from the shutter button). 1BOXV 2216 2D2 19• Sharply focused, accurately exposed pictures are easily obtained by using a tripod, electronic flash, or the exposure compensation.
MG Manual
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... YOUR FILM.) Next, turn the top of the dial with your finger until the index mark of the film loaded in place and take the picture. For 1/4X compensation: Second dot on the indicator's plus side. To Use: Fold out the film rewind crank as follows for exposure compensation...
... YOUR FILM.) Next, turn the top of the dial with your finger until the index mark of the film loaded in place and take the picture. For 1/4X compensation: Second dot on the indicator's plus side. To Use: Fold out the film rewind crank as follows for exposure compensation...
MG Manual
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... the self-timer; This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. Multiple Exposures For deliberate multiple exposures, make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to avoid overlapping. As the exposure counter continues to make the second exposure. To start, push up slightly on the selftimer lever. Then make the...
... the self-timer; This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. Multiple Exposures For deliberate multiple exposures, make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to avoid overlapping. As the exposure counter continues to make the second exposure. To start, push up slightly on the selftimer lever. Then make the...
MG Manual
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... held more firmly in the left arm to your body. • 26 the hand that releases the shutter - this may cause camera movement. Often, blurred pictures are due to your forehead with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your body. Horizontal position A. Vertical position C. If you hold your...
... held more firmly in the left arm to your body. • 26 the hand that releases the shutter - this may cause camera movement. Often, blurred pictures are due to your forehead with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your body. Horizontal position A. Vertical position C. If you hold your...
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... rapid-wind lever will open automatically), and remove the film cartridge. AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN UNLOADING THE FILM. 27 • UNLOADING FILM After the last picture on the crank lessens, indicating that the film must be rewound. (Caution: do not try to rewind the film into its cartridge. Pull out the...
... rapid-wind lever will open automatically), and remove the film cartridge. AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN UNLOADING THE FILM. 27 • UNLOADING FILM After the last picture on the crank lessens, indicating that the film must be rewound. (Caution: do not try to rewind the film into its cartridge. Pull out the...
MG Manual
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After taking the picture, the camera will light signaling that the flash unit is ready, the LED symbol and X indicator ...the flash exposure, simply switch the flash unit off. ' Presently four of "dedicated" flash- FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (With Pentax Dedicated Flash Units) ill 0 ., tae PENTAX If VER IWO 500 250 125 . 60.A 30 15 • 28 When used with any one of the... Pentax "Dedicated" Automatic Flash Units,' your MG offers the convenience of these flash units are available-AF-200S, AF-160, AF-280T, and AF-080C...
After taking the picture, the camera will light signaling that the flash unit is ready, the LED symbol and X indicator ...the flash exposure, simply switch the flash unit off. ' Presently four of "dedicated" flash- FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (With Pentax Dedicated Flash Units) ill 0 ., tae PENTAX If VER IWO 500 250 125 . 60.A 30 15 • 28 When used with any one of the... Pentax "Dedicated" Automatic Flash Units,' your MG offers the convenience of these flash units are available-AF-200S, AF-160, AF-280T, and AF-080C...
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• 30 SHOOTING POINTERS The tri-colored viewfinder indications of your pictures with moving subjects such as 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., etc. However, you can usually select a shutter speed fast enough to your MG's automatic exposure system make it will be obtained as long as one of shooting situations. However, when...
• 30 SHOOTING POINTERS The tri-colored viewfinder indications of your pictures with moving subjects such as 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., etc. However, you can usually select a shutter speed fast enough to your MG's automatic exposure system make it will be obtained as long as one of shooting situations. However, when...
MG Manual
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... as f/11 or f/16 (be used to have both your subject. apertures will give you shutter speeds in focus, use , the overall sharpness of the picture area in front and behind the subject will vary greatly. Small apertures are also useful for critical close -up work in lowlighting as the LED...
... as f/11 or f/16 (be used to have both your subject. apertures will give you shutter speeds in focus, use , the overall sharpness of the picture area in front and behind the subject will vary greatly. Small apertures are also useful for critical close -up work in lowlighting as the LED...
MG Manual
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... solid. Clean, plain cotton handkerchiefs that have been damaged. To remove loose dust and dirt, first use the blower and then the brush of your pictures. • Take care not to drop the camera or knock it 's an excellent way of scratching the glass. • Smudges, such as possible. Ma* •...
... solid. Clean, plain cotton handkerchiefs that have been damaged. To remove loose dust and dirt, first use the blower and then the brush of your pictures. • Take care not to drop the camera or knock it 's an excellent way of scratching the glass. • Smudges, such as possible. Ma* •...
MG Manual
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...; standoff angle; Film rewind button doubles as low-battery warning. Tripod socket, strap hooks; flash synch/ready indicators. Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; Swing-back, instant return type. exposure compensation guides to disengage film advance mechanism. Green shutter ...rapid wind lever with split-image microprism focusing screen; accepts wide range of picture area, 0.87X magnification (50mm 1.4 lens), -1.1 diopter eyepiece. red over/under exposure warning; shows 92% of Pentax lenses and system accessories, including close-up copy and special-purpose adaptors. 132mm...
...; standoff angle; Film rewind button doubles as low-battery warning. Tripod socket, strap hooks; flash synch/ready indicators. Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; Swing-back, instant return type. exposure compensation guides to disengage film advance mechanism. Green shutter ...rapid wind lever with split-image microprism focusing screen; accepts wide range of picture area, 0.87X magnification (50mm 1.4 lens), -1.1 diopter eyepiece. red over/under exposure warning; shows 92% of Pentax lenses and system accessories, including close-up copy and special-purpose adaptors. 132mm...