Pentax MX User Manual

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1, S et Film Speed
While depressing the tiny button atop the shutter dial, turn the
rim of the shutter dial until the ASA number of the film you are
using is centered In the ASA window.
2. C o c k Rapid'Wind Lever
Cock the rapid-wind lever all the way until it stops. The "Cocked'"
indicator will turn red, showing that the shutter is cocked.
3. S e t Shutter Speed
Turn the shutter speed dial until the speed you want to use is
opposite the index mark. Generally, you should use the fastest
possible shutter speed to avoid blurred pictures caused by camera
movement. Try starting with 1 /125 sec. outdoors in daylight and
1 /30 sec. indoors.

Pentax MX Specifications

General

Film Format	35mm
Lens Mount	Pentax K mount
Exposure Modes	Manual
Focus	Manual
Camera Type	SLR
Shutter Speed	1 to 1/1000 second, plus B
Metering	Center-weighted