Pentax mg

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I bought my Pentax MG for 5 dollars. I fixed it in the thrift-store before I ever bought it. Then there was the broken rewind crank. So I took the lens and put it on the MG and put a roll in. And somehow, despite the utterly basic feature list of this camera, I ended up really enjoying it.

Pentax mg

Remember Me? Forgot Password. The Latest. Pentax Stores Pentax Retailer Map. Go to Page Log in or register to remove ads. As opposed to the MV the MG retains shutter speed readout in the viewfinder. K David. Style Selector. All times are GMT

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The Pentax MG is a manual focus , aperture priority camera. The exposure meter is center-weighted TTL type. The lenses are interchangeable with the Pentax K bayonet mount. Other features include a self-timer and a hot shoe with an additional contact for dedicated Pentax flash units. The MG has a 0. The finder screen is fixed, with a split image and a microprism ring in the centre.

I bought my Pentax MG for 5 dollars. I fixed it in the thrift-store before I ever bought it. Then there was the broken rewind crank. So I took the lens and put it on the MG and put a roll in. And somehow, despite the utterly basic feature list of this camera, I ended up really enjoying it. Nikon and Minolta seemed to alternate between split-image and microprism-only focusing screens freely, and I have no idea what was more common for Pentax. I once owned a Rectaflex from Italy, with what may have been the first split-image screen ever, and boy have they come a long way. So somehow, the little camera got on my good side. I think they wanted to make a compact vacation camera that was also an SLR.

Pentax mg

This Pentax MG was a lockdown purchase. So the camera was untested. I also packed a roll of Kodak T-Max , and took a chance. I was lucky, the camera and photos turned out fine. We travelled to Provence, in southern France, a captivating region that yearns to be shot in colour. I have been to Provence a few times but using black and white film made me look at it in different way. I also had my DSLR and a couple of rolls of colour film so I could still make the most of the colours, the clear blue sky, the window boxes and brightly painted shutters in honey-coloured walls. But the textures and patterns are also appealing, and so is the contrast of sun and shade. Many villages in Provence have huge plane trees that provide relief from the heat, and ancient narrow streets where you can hide from the sun. All this meant there was plenty to photograph without being distracted by the colours.

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Design a site like this with WordPress. I think they wanted to make a compact vacation camera that was also an SLR. You can subscribe to get update about your wishlist items. Like the ME it is an aperture priority only camera with no full manual mode. The body is 1 mm wider and 2. Pentax K20D SR. Language English English Suomi. Sign me up. Use the ASA dial. We travelled to Provence, in southern France, a captivating region that yearns to be shot in colour. This means all Pentax K lenses will mount on all K mount bodies, including the newest digital cameras. Login Explore more products Add products Close. The southern french pictures with the MG are very good. P5 P

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Thanks for sharing your lovely pics. My wish to return only gets stronger as the weather here gets colder! We travelled to Provence, in southern France, a captivating region that yearns to be shot in colour. Lenses Browse our quality used lenses for film, digital, and videography. I use my Pentax ME very often. Lightweight, Easy to use, Dedicated Flash Capability. Being addicted to film camer Price Watch Forum. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. So there are some annoyances but it is a lovely small SLR to carry around. It remains one of the go-to recommendations for photography students. I think of the MG as an enhanced version of the MV-1, doing all the MV-1 does with shutter speed info in the viewfinder. You get automatic synchronization for flash on charging.