Pentax MV1
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{{{image caption}}} Maker: Pentax Dates: 1979-1980 Variants: black Camera Type: 35mm SLR Focusing: manual Lens mount: Pentax K Shutter: focal plane, vertical, metal Exposure meter: TTL, open aperture, Exposure modes: aperture priority ASA/ISO range: 32 to 1600 Finder screen: fixed Flash shoe: fixed hot shoe, contact for dedicated flash Flash speed: 1/100 TTL Flash: no Motor drive: external winder ME I (1.5i/s) or ME II (2i/s) Battery: 2 x 1.5V Weight: 425g w/o lens Number produced: {{{number produced}}} |
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 by the more advanced ME Super and by the simpler Pentax MV. The MV was in turn followed by a less basic version, the Pentax MV1. The differences with the MV were the following:
- winder attachment for the ME I winder (1.5i/s) or ME II winder (2i/s)
- self-timer present
- film reminder present on the back
- data back attachment for the Dial Data ME
- ASA range from 32 to 1600
The Pentax MV1 was an aperture priority automatic camera, with an electronic focal plane shutter from 8s 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 MV1 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 was displayed in the finder.
There was a self-timer and 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 MV1 could attach an external winder ME I (1.5 i/s) or the later ME II (2i/s). There was also a Data ME databack available.
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 MV1 only existed in black finish.
It was followed by the improved Pentax MG.
