Pentax MV-1 - Setting ASA Film Speed and Memo Holder; Understanding ASA Film Speed; Setting the ASA Dial; Using the Memo Holder

SETTING ASA FILM SPEED/MEMO HOLDER
that the film is properly
loaded and is moving from the
cartridge to the take-up spool.
Then, trip the shutter and
advance the film alternately
until the exposure counter
turns to "1", indicating that
the first picture is ready to be
taken. Reset the shutter dial
to AUTO.
ASA Film Speed Range
The ASA film speed rating of
all 35mm films is given in the
data sheet packed with each
roll of film. The higher the ASA
number, the more sensitive the
film is to light. To set the index,
lift up the ASA dial Q and
turn it until the ASA number
of your film is opposite the
orange index mark.
1250 1000 640 500 320 250
1600
800
400
200
100 64
32
MEMO HOLDER
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.
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