Pentax MX User Manual

There are basically two types of flash bulb
attachments on the market: clip-on types and
bracket types. Either can be used with your
camera. The clip-on types are attached to the hot
shoe and the bracket types are attached via the
tripod socket.
Use one of these three bulb types: M, MF or FP.
The correct terminal and the correct shutter
speed to use for each of these three types are
outlined in the table below-
Before attaching the flash unit to the camera,
you must remove the protective plug from the
proper terminal. When not using the terminals,
keep the plugs inserted.
SHUTTER SPEED
1 1 1
1000 500 250
1
125
1 1
60 30
1
15
1
8
1
4
T ’ 8
ELECTRONIC FLASH
X
1
FLASH BULB
fpI
FP CLASS
M,
X
■
M
. MF .
. FP CLASS 1
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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