Asahi Pentax MV-1 Instruction Manual
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1. 33 Camera maintenance m rvrrrrnversorsvrrannanavavnansavevnnsravunsoresnannevesenensenensnssenrnrene 34 Warranty policy 36 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS Neck strap ring O Exposure counter Shutter release button O Exposure mode dial Rapid wind lever Exposure modes Hot shoe Auto flash contact ASA film speed ring Exposure compensation indicator dial Film rewind crank Film rewind knob back cover release Lens release lever Self timer lever Lens alignment node Focusing ring Depth of field scale O Aperture distance index Aperture ring Viewfinder eyepiece Guide pin channel Winder direct contact N Film chamber Battery chamber Winder Tripod receptacle 3 Film guide rail Film rail Shutter blades b N q h amp Film rewind button Film transport coupler amp Sprocket wheel Film take up spool Back cover Film pressure plate er gt Type Mount Standard tenses Shutter Self timer Exposure metering Auto flash synch Manual flash synch SPECIFICATIONS 35mm full frame SLR camera with aperture preferred automatic expos2. this may cause camera movement Often blurred pictures are due to camera movement Horizontal position A Vertical position B Vertical position C Hold the camera firmly with Hold your camera tightly to Hold your camera tightly to your your left hand and draw your your forehead with your left forehead with your left hand arms close to your body hand and draw your right raise your right arm and draw arm close to your body your left arm to your body 180 5 2 UNLOADING FILM After the last picture on the roll has been taken the rapid vvind lever vvill not advance any further indicating that the film must be revvound Caution do not try to force the lever any further Fold out the rewind crank Depress the film rewind button Q and turn the revvind crank as indicated to revvind the film into its cartridge Revvind until the tension on the crank lessens indicating that the leader end of the film has been released from the take up spool Pull out the film revvind knob the back will open automatically and remove the film cartridge AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN UNLOADING THE FILM e19 AUTO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY VVITH THE AF 2005 To accompany its unprecedently easy auto exposure system the MV 1 features automatic flash synch with the AF 200S Auto Flash VVhen this dedicated flash unit is used flash photography is as simple as normal exposure on Auto Moreover the AF 200
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4. IMPORTANT FETE 000 TERJE SMC Pentax lenses and Pentax accessories are engineered and produced meticulously to precise Asahi Pentax specifications Lenses and accessories from other manufacturers are not produced to these precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with or actual damage to Pentax camera Asahi Pentax cannot assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of any other brand of lenses or accessories with an Asahi Pentax camera e1 CONTENTS syrdn el ko lo 2 Specifications i vrrreerererrravrnrnrvneeevarnavatsavnvensennerennernnennnarernntvenntverssnennenrnsndrnner 4 Lens MOUNTING O 2222222 222 6 inserting batteries 7 Basic operating instruction urrerverveesnorenevenerevvarnassanerenvevennarerreensnnernrneavarner 8 Film loading and WINGING Blu 10 Setting ASA film speed Memo holder 11 Aperture Setting u 222222 222 13 Shooting on AUTO G L e Eve GRE 14 The 100X and B settings 0 09 16 Focusing and composing 5 nr 17 Holding the camera vesmerrervrsorrenten 18 Unloading film a 19 Auto flash photography AF 2005 s s rsserrrsresrvonerennnre
5. Of a lens brush Do not try to wipe off granular dirt or dust it s an excellent way of scratching the glass Smudges such as fingerprints should be carefully wiped away with either lens tissue or a clean soft cloth Clean plain cotton handkerchiefs that have already been washed a few times are Particularly good for this Breathing on the lens before wiping is effective but be sure to wipe away all moisture completely Commercial lens Cleaners are also effective Never touch the mirror or the shutter leaves Minor dirt or spots on the mirror will not affect the clarity of your Pictures Take care not to drop the camera or knock it against anything solid Accidents or rough handling can easily damage the internal mechanism even though externally nothing seems to have been damaged 340 Your camera is not vvaterproof There are several places where water can get inside and d a great deal of damage Take care to protect both body and lens from rain or splashing water If your camera should get wet dry it off _ immediately with a clean soft cloth Once a camera has become competely soaked there is often nothing that can be done to make it right again However in such a case take your camera as soon as possible to an authorized Asahi Pentax Service Center Where to keep your camera while you are not using it is an important point The best storage place is cool dry clean and well ventilated Because of the possible
6. Page 11 3 Preselect the aperture Page 13 4 Set the exposure mode dial to AUTO Page 14 5 Focus and compose the picture by turning the focusing ring vvhile sighting through the viewfinder Page 17 pg ooo aa aaepe name 6 Slightly depress the shutter button One of the three LED indicators will light in the left side of the viewfinder If the green LED lights go ahead and shoot If the red LED lights Set the aperture ring to a smaller aperture by turning it clockwise until the green light comes on i e f 8 to f 11 f 16 etc See Page 14 If the yellow LED comes on O use a wider lens aperture f 4 to 1 2 8 etc 9 If the LED still does not change to green mount the camera on a tripod etc or switch to flash photography Page 20 21 Red a smaller aperture e When you depress the shutter button completely on AUTO the shutter speed will be selected automatically in relation to lighting conditions and the aperture in use FILM LOADING AND WINDING Avoid direct light when loading your film 1 Before loading and winding the film set the exposure mode dial to 100X Leave it at this setting until after the film has been wound to the first exposure Note You may also advance the film to the first exposure with the exposure mode dial set to AUTO But in this case after closing the back cover you must remove the lens cap and point the camera towa
7. Green Adequate exposure for handheld shooting 1 1000 1 30 sec Yellow Slow Exposure Warning below 1 30 sec inadequate for handheld shooting XxX AF 2005 flash ready indicator Instant return mirror and automatic diaphragm Single stroke rapid wind lever plastic tipped for winding comfort 135 advance vvith 30 rest setting Rapid revvind crank for speedy film revvind MV 1 camera body accepts VVinder ME with both single frame and consecutive automatic film vvinding capability vvinding speed 1 5 frames per sec in consecutive mode Magic needle quick sure loading Automatic reset additive type Two 1 5V Alkaline LR44 or Silver oxide G13 batteries LEDs double as battery check lamp Standard back with memo holder interchangeable vvith Dial Data ME for data recording on film 132mm x 84mm x 49 5mm 425 grams 15 ozs LENS MOUNTING Remove the rear lens and body mount covers Match the red dot on the camera body with the red dot on the lens Insert the lens into the body and turn it clockwise until the lens locks with a click 3 n the dark when the red dots are difficult to see align the raised white node on the lens barrel with the lens release lever by touch Then turn and lock as above 4 To detach hold the camera with your left hand Depress the lens release lever while turning the lens counter clockwise with your right hand NOTE ud J If you
8. Warning If the Yellow LED lights it indicates that the camera has selected a shutter speed below 1 30 sec in relation to your preset aperture This does not necessarily indicate that the photo will be underexposed but there isa tendency for the picture to blur with such slow exposures Usually however blur also can be prevented by resetting the aperture ring Only in this 140 instance you set the aperture ring to a wider aperture smaller f number value by turning it counterclockwise until the green LED lights For example if it is set at f 5 6 turn it to 1 4 f 2 etc If the green LED does not come n even after you have set the lens to the widest aperture do either of the following Use a tripod Page 35 Switch to flash photography Page 20 21 Because the MV 1 auto exposure system selects the shutter speed for you steplessly between 1 1000 and 1 sec in relation to the aperture setting the above is all You need to know about exposure control for satisfactory results with most subjects However for better results in difficult lighting shooting against the light with fast moving subjects etc refer to the section Shooting Pointers Page 22 when you feel you are ready to master speciai techniques to use in such situations CAUTION If you should happen to press the shutter button while the shutter dial is set on AUTO with the lens cap on or in very poor lighting conditions the mirror may lock up resul
9. build up of humidity it is risky to store your camera in a cabinet or closet It s also a good idea to keep your camera in its bag or case while you are not using It When mounting your camera on a tripod be sure the tripod screw is no longer than 5 5mm This is the depth of the tripod socket on your camera If you use a longer screw you will e35 probably puncture the bottom of the socket after which the camera will not function properly 7 In order to prevent large diameter lenses from interfering with proper mounting of the camera to the tripod attach the Spacer Ring packed with the camera between camera and tripod 4 VVARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authori zed bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or work manship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective Parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment has not been abused altered or operated contrary to instruction Because the tolerances quality and design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control damage caused by use of such lenses will not be covered by this Warranty policy The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or
10. depth of field produces an out of focus effect which highlights your subject Provided the green LED remains lit you can ohtain this effect by using a wide maximum aperture even on a sunshiny day 23 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION VVhen shooting in difficult lighting situations such as when the subject is situated against the light direct sun snow a bright window or when spotlighted on stage etc either additional or less exposure is required to override the influence of the strong backlighting and bring out the details of the subject Such problems are easily corrected by temporarily altering the setting of the ASA film speed dial for the shot requiring exposure compensation Backlit Subjects For subjects with the sun behind them standing against the light bright snow etc compensate by lowering the ASA film speed value to half or four times the ASA film speed For example With ASA 100 film in the camera reset the dial to ASA 50 or ASA 25 this gives 2X and 4X compensation respectively With ASA 400 film reset the ASA dial to ASA 200 2X or ASA 100 4X Spotlighted Subjects For subjects on spotlighted stage etc decrease your exposure by doubling or quadrupling the ASA film speed value For example With ASA 100 film reset the dial to ASA 200 1 2X or ASA 400 1 4X VVith ASA 400 film reset the dial to ASA 800 1 2X or ASA 1600 1 4X Always reset the ASA dial to its original setting after employing expo
11. each time the shutter is cocked a double exposure will be counted as two frames 286 INFRA RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra red photographs remember to use the infra red mark indicated with an orange line on the depth of field scale First bring your subject into sharp focus Then determine the subject to camera distance from the distance scale on the lens Then match your subject to camera distance to the infra red mark by turning the focusing ring accordingly For instance if your subject is in focus at infinity turn the focusing ring and move the infinity co mark to the infra red mark NOTE An infra red focusing adjustment is not required when working with infra red color film e29 USING SCREW MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES Conventional screw mount Takumar lenses both Super Takumar and SMC Takumar can be easily mounted onto your camera by attaching them first to a Mount Adaptor K However when Adaptor K is used the following is true 1 Due to the difference in coupling systems the automatic diaphragm will not function 2 Full aperture metering lenses will function as stop down metering lenses How to Use Mount Adaptor K 1 Screw the conventional Takumar lens into the Mount Adaptor K 2 Attach the Adapter lens unit to the camera body by aligning the red dots and and turning the lens clockwise until it locks with a click This takes slightly less than a quarter of a revolution 3
12. gain more experience you may want to vary the lens aperture for special effects such as highlighting your subject by throwing the background and foreground out of focus by using wider apertures etc f You are interested in learning these special aperture control techniques refer to the section entitled Shooting Pointers page 22 SHOOTING ON AUTO Your Pentax MV 1 is designed for used on AUTO After the film is loaded and the exposure mode dial is set to AUTO it need not be taken off even for flash Photography if the accessory AF 200S Auto Flash is used The only occasions when you would use the other settings are for flash synch at 100X for flash units other than the AF 200S and for long exposures at the B Bulb setting The 100X setting may also be used for battery failure and film wind on Otherwise keep the shutter dial set to AUTO Exposure Check After you have set the ASA film speed preset the aperture and focused you are ready to check the exposure Simply Press the shutter button slightly until one of three LEDs in the viewfinder lights If the green LED lights go ahead and shoot Overexposure Warning if the red LED indicator lights On pressing the shutter button partway the photo will be overexposed To prevent this you will have to reset the aperture ring to a smaller aperture by turning it clockwise until the green LED comes on for example f 8 to f 11 or f 16 etc Slow Exposure Camera Shake
13. have to put the lens down without the rear lens cap place it only front element down never front element up When changing lenses outdoors with film in the camera avoid direct sunlight Two Alkaline batteries are packed separately Be sure to insert them into the battery chamber before operating the camera CAUTION adr un erate The battery is like a phonograph record t can be damaged by skin acids Handle by the edges with a dry cloth before insertion into the camera Also be especially sure to wipe off the batteries with a cloth when they are salted The battery is not rechargeable Do not throw a dead battery into a fire as it may explode Also keep it beyond the reach of small children on 777 INSERTING BATTERIES Insertion Open the battery chamber cover with a coin Insert the two batteries into the battery chamber of the camera as shown above each with plus mark facing down For replacement use Eveready S76E or Mallory MS76H or equivalent Check If batteries are active one of the LED indicators will light when you depress the shutter button partway with the exposure mode dial set to AUTO When batteries are dead or inserted improperly the LEDs will not light BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Load the film into your camera and advance it to the first exposure Page 10 2 Set the ASA film speed
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15. 40 500 320 250 160 125 80 p k DE VEE SE 216 4 x bi 3 800 400 200 100 64 1600 MEMO HOLDER FILM FOR COLOR PRINTS As a reminder of the type of film in your camera tear off the top of film box and insert it into the Memo Holder on the back cover of the camera 36 EXPOSURES 126 ERT TT m 25 oi TETE FON 06 1 S16 1 8 bs amp 282 APERTURE SETTING Keep the exposure mode dial set at AUTO Rotate the aperture ring of the lens and preselect the lens aperture also called f number in accordance vvith shooting conditions as follovvs i l Fine weather ssneserrveroranenrannrvensnavvnrnruenrarevvenrenerenevasnarsenrennnne f 8 f 11 Cloudy weather f 4 f 5 6 ndoors 9 s s s s s s me mm iri mai m Ramini 1 1 2 2 8 The above is a rough quide that is highly useful for most shooting situations such as for snapshots and scenery These apertures vvill give satisfactory exposure as long as the green LED in the vievvfinder lights If other LEDs should light reset the aperture in accordance with the instructions given on the following page Although the above is all you need to know to obtain better results than you have perhaps ever obtained before with most of your photographs as You
16. S couples with a special X LED indicator inside the vievvfinder that enable you to know when it is ready to fire without even taking your eye from the viewfinder To mount the AF 2008 simply slide the flash shoe mount all the way into the camera s hotshoe and tighten the thumb screw The camera s exposure mode dial may be kept at AUTO because the MV 1 synchronizes automatically at 1 100 SEC when the unit charges via a special auto flash synch contact inside the hotshoe After mounting the AF 2008 set the auto flash mode and lens aperture according to the instructions accompanying the unit NOTE When the auto flash charges and the viewfinder X LED flash ready indicator lights the red green or yellow LED indicators will light as usual but as the auto flash system overrides these indications they should be disregarded for flash photography 206 x EE OTHER FLASH UNITS CORDLESS TYPE The MV 1 may also be used vvith other flash units besides the AF 2008 provided they are the cordless type These mount by sliding into the hotshoe on top of the camera in the same manner as the AF 2008 Flash Syneh Unlike the AF 2008 hovvever other flash units do not synchronize automatically with the MV 1 Synchronize them manually by tu rning the exposure mode dial to 100X Also note that the viewfinder LED flash ready indication is not provided with other flash units As flash operating instructions vary dep
17. To remove the lens leaving the Mount Adapter K attached to the camera body simpiy unscrew the lens counterclockwise Other screvv 309 mount Takumar lenses can then be attached in the normal vvay 1 To remove the Mount Adaptor K from the camera body first remove the screvv mount lens Then press vvith your thumbnail or a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen against the spring pin 2 Turn the Mount Adaptor K counterclockvvise until you feel it release and take it out 3 Since the mechanism for locking in the Mount Adapter K is totally different from that which locks in an SMC Pentax bayonet mount lens the lens release lever on the camera body plays no part at all OPEN APERTURE AND STOP DOVVN METERING LENSES Open aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupling lever on the back of the lens which couples with the camera body to permit open aperture metering The ultra telephotos do not have a diaphragm coupler so they must be used with the stop down metering system Use of the Auto Extension Tube Set K permits open aperture metering Use of other K Series accessories standard Extension Tube Set K Helicoid Extension Tube K Auto Bellovvs M and Bellows Unit I requires stop down metering Whenever any one of these is used between the camera body and an SMC Pentax lens the stop down metering systern must be used 320 a RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE EXTREMES AND CHANGES The temper
18. ature range at vvhich your camera will continue to function properly stretches from 50 C to 20 C However resistance to cold could be hampered by oil which has become dirty Therefore if the camera is to operate at full efficieney in very cold conditions it must be overhauled and all oil must be replaced Sudden changes in temperature vvill often cause moisture to condense inside or outside your camera This is a possible source of rust which may be extremely damaging to the mechanism Furthermore if the camera goes from a warm temperature to a sub freezing one and if tiny drops of moisture freeze further damage may be done by their expansion e33 Thus sudden temperature changes should be avoided as much as possible As a guide a temperature change of 10 C should be allovved to take place gradually over a period of at least 30 minutes If this is not possible keeping the camera in its case or bag vvill help somevvhat in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperature change Extremely lovv temperature reduces the efficiency of the battery Therefore the camera should be protected against low temperature Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting For extremely low temperature Use NEW batteries 72 TL ry PENTA Ye CAMERA MAINTENANCE Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece lens and filters as clean as possible To remove loose dust and dirt first use the blovver and then the brush
19. ending upon the type of flash unit you are using refer to the instructions accompanying your flash unit for flash mode setting aperture setting and other operating instructions e21 SHOOTING POINTERS The basic instructions for shooting on auto are all you need to know to obtain successful results for most all non critical photography However the MV 1 is a sophisticated single lens reflex camera and as such is capable of a wide variety of techniques vvhich enable you to obta n better results in difficult lighting situations produce special focusing effects stop the action and so forth If you would like to expand your skills asa photographer and have your friends marvel at most all your photographs then mastering these few simple techniques is well worth your while Optimum Apertures The aperture guide listed on page 13 is sufficient for most shooting Purposes and correct exposure will be obtained as long as the green LED lights However with certain subjects and to obtain certain special effects it is better to vary from the norm Any aperture setting may be used as long as the green LED continues to light Stopping the Action With fast moving subjects such as bicycles automobiles horses children at play birds in flight etc a fast shutter speed is necessary to stop the action and prevent the subject from blurring Although the MV 1 does not feature a shutter speed dial you can easily stop the action by using a w
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21. esentatives in that country Notvvithstanding this your Pentax returned to the manufacturer vvill be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and vvarranty poliey n any case hovvever shipping charges and customs clearance fees are to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase vvhen required please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their accredited repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manu facturer Always obtain a quotation of the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing e37 This warranty policy does not apply to Pentax products purchased in the U S A U K or Canada The local vvarranty policies available from Pentax distributors in those countries supersede this vvarranty policy Asahi Optical Co Ltd C P O 895 Tokyo 100 91 JAPAN Asahi Optical Europe N V Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem Zuid 7 BELGIUM Pentax Handelsgeselischaft mbH 2000 Hamburg 54 Lokstedt Grandweg 64 WEST GERMANY Pentax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 807 12 U S A Pentax Canada Inc 1760 West 3rd Avenue Vancouver B C V6J TK5 CANADA Pentax U K Limited P
22. f field scale on the lens In the photograph below the distance scale is set at 5 meters that is the lens is focused ona subject 5 meters away The calibrations on each side of the distance index correspond to the diaphragm setting and indicate the range of in focus distance for different lens aperture For example if a lens opening of f 4 is to be used the range on the distance scale ring covered vvithin the figure 4 on the depth of field scale indicates the area in focus at that lens opening You vvill note from the depth of field scale in the photograph that the range from approximately 4 to 7m is in focus Note that as the lens apertures change the effective depth of field also changes For the depth of field at different apertures and distances refer to the next page 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Distance m 260 x E DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE SMC PENTAX M 50mm LENS Distance scale 0 45m 0 6m 1m 1 6m 2m am Sm 15m m 1 4 0 447 0 595 0 984 1 5457 1 932 2 846 4 579 11 712 52 938 0 453 0 605 1 017 4 645 2 073 3 172 5 506 20 868 1 2 0 446 0 593 0 977 1 539 1 904 2 785 4 420 10 707 37 070 0 454 0 608 1 024 1 666 2 106 3 252 5 757 25 077 1 2 8 0 445 0 590 0 969 1 516 1 869 2 708 4 225 9 609 26 491 0 455 0 611 1 034 1 694 2 152 3 365 6 128 34 313 0 1 4 0 443 0 586 0 956 1 483 1 878 2 599 3 962 8 329 18 557 0 458 0 615 1 049 1 737 2 224 3 55
23. ide lens aperture where the red LED does not come on for example f 2 8 f 1 7 etc As the camera automatically chooses the fastest shutter speed it can for the given exposure it will freeze the subject 226 in daylight or in brightly lit arenas and stadiums if you use a vvide maximum aperture This technique does not vvork in lovv lighting as lovv lighting necessitates a slovv shutter speed Depth of Field Control Depending upon the aperture in use different areas in front of and behind your subject will be in focus This is knovvn as depth of field and its effect can be varied by changing lens apertures f you need to know the critical depth of fields refer to the depth of field scale and tables on pages 26 and 27 Often however you can get by if you remember the following Maximum Depth of Field The depth of field becomes progressively deeper as the lens is stop down to smaller apertures and is greatest at minimum aperture Thus if you desire both your subiect and background to be in focus use a small aperture such as f 11 and 1 16 if the yellovv LED Lights take precautions against camera shake Small apertures are also useful for critical close up vvork but for this refer to a close up photography guide Out of focus highlights The depth of field becomes progressively shallovver at wide lens apertures and is shallovvest at 1 2 1 1 7 or f 1 4 depending upon which is the maximum aperture of your lens A shallovv
24. loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or work manship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is Strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore Provided Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equip ment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment t the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take considerable length of time before the equip ment can be returned to you Owing to the complicated customs Procedures required in Japan in importing and re exporting photographic equipment If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and Parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your Pentax was Purchased outside of the country where you wish 36 to have serviced during the vvarranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s repr
25. nennnrevasarentvrnsaverssrnnse 20 p Other flash UNITS 2 22222 2 2 2 21 Shooting pointers r rrrrreerrerenrorearanenrenvareenavsarasnrneevegensnennevavensevenneeveveensnnstsnener 22 Optimum apertures L L R TT 22 Stopping the action 25 22 Depth of field control 23 Maximum depth of field 23 COMPENSATION usrensesrererserensssereserrssserssvennssrsersnnssten 24 Backlit subiects 24 Spotlighted subjects UU RYAY YR R 24 Exposure compensation indicator dial r rirrrererenrrerresenensrrnese 25 Depth of field scale 26 Depth of field table 27 Self timer Multiple exposure LLL armani 28 Infrared photography s xsereerernarsntnavrrsnrenrenevrnnrnanatnavsnnnnensennennsnrtasneresnernense 29 Using screw mount Takumar lenses s0mernrsevernnnnnevenavaonnnnavnvnneravsen rrennenen 30 Open aperture and stop down metering lenses a Riya ay ss 32 Resistance to temperature extremes and changes
26. rd the light If film advance is performed on AUTO without removing the lens cap inor dinately long exposures vvill result hindering film advance 2 Open the camera back by pulling up the film revvind knob until the back opens 3 Place the film cartridge in the film chamber and push down the revvind knob Insert the film leader between any of the white pins surrounding the film take up spool Advance the film by alternately advancing the rapid vvind lever and depressing the shutter button until both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations Q Close the back by pressing it firmly Advance the rapid wind lever and confirm that the film rewind knob turns counterclockwise indicating 100 777 2 SETTING ASA FILM SPEED MEMO HOLDER that the film is properly The ASA film speed rating of loaded and is moving from the all 35mm films is given in the cartridge to the take up spool data sheet packed with each Then trip the shutter and roll of film The higher the ASA advance the film alternately number the more sensitive the until the exposure counter film is to light To set the index turns to 1 indicating that lift up the ASA dial and the first picture is ready to be turn it until the ASA number taken Reset the shutter dial of your film is opposite the to AUTO orange index mark ASA Film Speed Range 1250 1000 6
27. se to the camera s shutter release button The shutter will open when the plunger of the cable release is depressed and remain open as long as pressure is maintained For ultra long exposures such as several minutes or hours use a cable release with a locking device Also cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory eyepiece cover to prevent excess light from entering through the rear of the camera 166 o mm e17 FOCUSING AND COMPOSING The focusing screen inside the viewfinder of your MV 1 is a split image type surrounded by a microprism collar For precise focus turn the focusing ring of the lens until the two images in the split image circle at the center align as one If you find focusing with the split image circle difficult focus with the microprism collar by turning the focusing ring until the glitter disappears from inside the collar In addition the field surrounding the center spots may also be used for quick focusing merely turning the ring until the image comes in clear in the overall viewfinder field The surrounding field also gives bettter results than the center spot when using telephoto lenses having a small maximum aperture HOLDING THE CAMERA As a general rule your camera can be held more firmly in the left hand which does not release the shutter If you hold your camera with the right hand the hand that releases the shutter
28. sure compensation 240 Exposure Compensation Indicator Dial You may also use the exposure compensation indicator dial located under the film rewind crank as a guide for exposure compensation To Use Fold out the film rewind crank as if to rewind the film and lift the knob slightly to expose the exposure compensation indicator dial CAUTION BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO PULL HARD AS THE BACK COVER WILL SPRING OPEN EXPOSING YOUR FILM Next turn the top of the dial with your finger until the index mark of the exposure compensation dial aligns with the ASA index mark and the ASA number of the film loaded in the camera lllust 3 When properly aligned lift the ASA dial and reset it as follows for exposure compensation For 2X compensation To the first dot on the indicator s plus side lllust For 4X compensation Second dot on the plus side For 1 2X compensation First dot on the minus side For 1 4X compensation Second dot on the minus side After setting the compensation push the film revvind crank shaft back in place and take the picture BE SURE TO RESET THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL TO AGREE WITH THE FILM LOADED IN THE CAMERA WHEN COMPENSATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE Depth of field is the range betvveen the nearest and farthest distances vvhich are in focu at a given lens aperture If you want to know how great the depth of field is at a certain aperture focus on the subject and look at the depth o
29. ting in abnormally long exposure To correct this the shutter can be quickly closed by turning the shutter dial to 100X After closing the shutter be sure to reset the shutter dial to AUTO if you use a tripod or make an exposure at any time without your eye to the viewfinder eyepiece cover the eyepiece with the accessory Finder Cap otherwise light entering from the rear of the camera may adversely affect the exposure THE 100X AND B SETTINGS While the MV 1 is designed almost totally for use on AUTO two other settings are provided on the exposure mode dial for special shooting situations 100X This manual shutter speed setting really need not be used at all if you use the Pentax AF 200S Auto Flash and keep spare batteries on hand It is provided for manual flash synchronization with flash units other than the AF 2008 see Page 21 In addition it may also be used in emergencies when batteries fail and you do not have spare batteries on hand For emergency exposures without batteries merely set the exposure mode dial to 100X and select the aperture according to the brightness of your subject refer to the exposure guidelines accompanying the film The 100X setting is also convenient for film wind on Page 10 B Bulb This setting is used when desiring to make Time exposures longer than 1 second To use first mount the camera on a tripod then attach a cable relea
30. ure auto flash synch with AF 2005 Auto Flash 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 shutter speeds automatically varied between 1 sec and 1 1000 sec mechanical settings of 100X and B provided operates without batteries at manual settings Delays shutter release 4 10 seconds Open aperture center weighted through the lens light metering via SPD cell Exposure range from EV 3 ASA 100 1 4 sec at f 1 4 1 sec at f 2 8 to EV 19 ASA 100 1 1000 sec at 1 22 Film Speed Range ASA 25 to ASA 1600 Exposure Compensation via ASA film speed dial LED Stop Go exposure readout in finder Synchronizes automatically for AF 200S Auto Flash Unit at 1 100 sec via hotshoe with shutter dial set to Auto hotshoe contact also provided for flash ready indicator in viewfinder At 100X 1 100 sec flash synch setting of exposure mode dial hotshoe synch only e5 Viewfinder Viewfinder indications Mirror and diaphragm Film wind and rewind Automatic winder Film loading Exposure counter Battery Back cover Body size Body weight Aluminum coated pentaprism finder with split image microprism focusing screen shows 92 of the picture area 0 85X magnification with 50mm lens 1 0 diopter eyepiece Three LED Stop Go indicator system Red overexposure
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