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{{Infobox_35mm_MF_SLR|camera name='''Pentax MV''' | {{Infobox_35mm_MF_SLR|camera name='''Pentax MV''' | ||
| − | |image source= | + | |image source=http://www.flickr.com/photos/49656291@N00/4826513524/in/pool-camerawiki/ |
| − | |image= | + | |image= http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4826513524_b0de2daebd_m.jpg |
| + | |image caption= <br/><small>Image by [[:Category: Image by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson|Kenneth Dwain Harrelson]]</small> {{with permission}} | ||
|maker=[[Pentax]] | |maker=[[Pentax]] | ||
|dates=1979-1980 | |dates=1979-1980 | ||
| − | |variants= | + | |variants=Black |
|lens mount=Pentax K | |lens mount=Pentax K | ||
| − | |shutter type=focal plane, vertical | + | |shutter type=focal plane Seiko MFC<br>metal curtains, vertical travel |
| − | |min shutter speed= | + | |min shutter speed=1s |
|max shutter speed=1/1000 | |max shutter speed=1/1000 | ||
|sync speed=1/100 | |sync speed=1/100 | ||
|exposure meter=TTL, open aperture,<br> center weighted | |exposure meter=TTL, open aperture,<br> center weighted | ||
| − | |exposure modes= | + | |exposure modes=Aperture priority |
|iso range=25 to 1600 | |iso range=25 to 1600 | ||
| − | |finder screen= | + | |finder screen=Fixed |
| − | |shoe= | + | |shoe=Fixed hot shoe, contact for dedicated flash |
| − | |ttl flash= | + | |ttl flash=No |
| − | |motor drive= | + | |motor drive=None |
|battery=2 x 1.5V | |battery=2 x 1.5V | ||
|weight=420g w/o lens | |weight=420g w/o lens | ||
| + | |number produced=Unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | In 1977, [[Pentax]] introduced two compact 35mm [[SLR]]s, the [[Pentax MX|MX]] and the [[Pentax ME|ME]], after | + | In 1977, [[Pentax]] introduced two compact [[35mm]] [[SLR]]s, the [[Pentax MX|MX]] and the [[Pentax ME|ME]], after the [[Olympus OM-1]] presented in 1972 had introduced a new trend for compactness in SLR cameras. |
| − | The Pentax ME was succeeded by the more advanced [[Pentax ME Super|ME Super]] and | + | The Pentax ME was succeeded in 1979 by the more advanced [[Pentax ME Super|ME Super]] and the simpler '''Pentax MV'''. |
| + | {{Flickr_image | ||
| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/49656291@N00/4962947160/in/pool-camerawiki | ||
| + | |image= http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/4962947160_b556fd786c.jpg | ||
| + | |image_align= right | ||
| + | |image_text= Pentax MV | ||
| + | |image_by=Kenneth Dwain Harrelson | ||
| + | |image_rights=wp | ||
| + | }} | ||
The differences were the following: | The differences were the following: | ||
* no shutter speed display in the finder | * no shutter speed display in the finder | ||
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* no exposure corrector | * no exposure corrector | ||
* no winding indicator | * no winding indicator | ||
| − | * no self-timer | + | * no [[self-timer]] |
* no shutter lock | * no shutter lock | ||
* no sync plug | * no sync plug | ||
| − | * no | + | * no memo holder on the back |
| − | * | + | * [[film speed#Speed_in_Digital_Cameras|ASA range]] from 25 to 1600 |
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* additional contact in the hot shoe for dedicated flash | * additional contact in the hot shoe for dedicated flash | ||
* 0.85x finder | * 0.85x finder | ||
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| − | The Pentax MV had a | + | The Pentax MV was an [[aperture priority ]]automatic camera, with an electronic [[focal plane shutter]] from 1s to 1/1000, [[flash sync|synchronized]] at 1/100. The shutter curtains were metal and had a vertical movement. There was no shutter dial, and the camera could not be used in manual mode, except for B and 1/100 exposures. The [[light meter|exposure meter]] was of the standard [[TTL]] open aperture center weighted type. It was activated by a slight pressure on the [[shutter release|release button]]. |
| − | + | The Pentax MV had a 0.85x viewfinder, covering 92% of the field. The finder screen was fixed, with a split image image and a [[microprism]] ring in the center. Neither the shutter speed nor the aperture was displayed in the finder. | |
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| + | There was a hot shoe on the top of the [[pentaprism|prism]] with an additional contact for dedicated Pentax flash units. The selector around the release button had three positions: Auto, 100X (1/100, X sync) and B. The Pentax MV could not attach a winder or motor drive. It could use the ''Dial Data ME'' databack with an adaptor to slide in the hot shoe, or the later ''Digital Data M'' databack via a cord adapter and the hotshoe adapter. | ||
The lenses were interchangeable with the K bayonet mount. Together with the M series was introduced the SMC Pentax-M series of compact lenses. | The lenses were interchangeable with the K bayonet mount. Together with the M series was introduced the SMC Pentax-M series of compact lenses. | ||
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The Pentax MV only existed in black finish. | The Pentax MV only existed in black finish. | ||
| − | It was followed by the improved [[Pentax MV1]]. | + | Magazine comment at the time noted that the lightweight structure of this model in particular, meant that the Pentax mirror mechanism (identical to that of others in the M series) had sufficient energy actually to introduce some [[camera shake|camera-shake]], leading to the advice that the MV was best used on a tripod - this analysis did nothing to assist sales, which were not strong. |
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| + | It was followed in 1980 by the improved [[Pentax MV1]]. | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
| + | * [http://c758710.r10.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/support/manual/545_1314745100-791817046_manual.pdf User's manual] at [http://www.pentaximaging.com/ Pentax Imaging] | ||
| + | * [http://kmp.pentaxians.eu/bodies/film_m/mv/ Pentax MV] at [http://kmp.pentaxians.eu/ Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-mount site] | ||
| + | * [https://krg.pagesperso-orange.fr/collection/serie-m.htm The Pentax M series] at [https://krg.pagesperso-orange.fr/index.htm the KRG site] (in French) | ||
| + | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=10309 Pentax MV] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand (in French) | ||
| − | + | {{Pentax K mount}} | |
| − | [[Category: 35mm SLR | + | [[Category: K mount]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Pentax|MV]] |
| + | [[Category: M|MV Pentax]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:57, 10 October 2021
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Maker: Pentax Dates: 1979-1980 Variants: Black Camera Type: 35mm SLR Focusing: manual Lens mount: Pentax K Shutter: focal plane Seiko MFC Exposure meter: TTL, open aperture, Exposure modes: Aperture priority ASA/ISO range: 25 to 1600 Finder screen: Fixed Flash shoe: Fixed hot shoe, contact for dedicated flash Flash speed: 1/100 TTL Flash: No Motor drive: None Battery: 2 x 1.5V Weight: 420g w/o lens Number produced: Unknown |
In 1977, Pentax introduced two compact 35mm SLRs, the MX and the ME, after the Olympus OM-1 presented in 1972 had introduced a new trend for compactness in SLR cameras.
The Pentax ME was succeeded in 1979 by the more advanced ME Super and the simpler Pentax MV.
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| Pentax MV image by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson (Image rights) |
The differences were the following:
- no shutter speed display in the finder
- no winder attachment
- no exposure corrector
- no winding indicator
- no self-timer
- no shutter lock
- no sync plug
- no memo holder on the back
- ASA range from 25 to 1600
- additional contact in the hot shoe for dedicated flash
- 0.85x finder
The Pentax MV was an aperture priority automatic camera, with an electronic focal plane shutter from 1s to 1/1000, synchronized at 1/100. The shutter curtains were metal and had a vertical movement. There was no shutter dial, and the camera could not be used in manual mode, except for B and 1/100 exposures. The exposure meter was of the standard TTL open aperture center weighted type. It was activated by a slight pressure on the release button.
The Pentax MV had a 0.85x viewfinder, covering 92% of the field. The finder screen was fixed, with a split image image and a microprism ring in the center. Neither the shutter speed nor the aperture was displayed in the finder.
There was a hot shoe on the top of the prism with an additional contact for dedicated Pentax flash units. The selector around the release button had three positions: Auto, 100X (1/100, X sync) and B. The Pentax MV could not attach a winder or motor drive. It could use the Dial Data ME databack with an adaptor to slide in the hot shoe, or the later Digital Data M databack via a cord adapter and the hotshoe adapter.
The lenses were interchangeable with the K bayonet mount. Together with the M series was introduced the SMC Pentax-M series of compact lenses.
The Pentax MV only existed in black finish.
Magazine comment at the time noted that the lightweight structure of this model in particular, meant that the Pentax mirror mechanism (identical to that of others in the M series) had sufficient energy actually to introduce some camera-shake, leading to the advice that the MV was best used on a tripod - this analysis did nothing to assist sales, which were not strong.
It was followed in 1980 by the improved Pentax MV1.
Links
- User's manual at Pentax Imaging
- Pentax MV at Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-mount site
- The Pentax M series at the KRG site (in French)
- Pentax MV on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand (in French)
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