Pentax MV 1

In 1977, Pentax introduced two compact 35mm SLR cameras, 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 PentaxMV. The MV was in turn followed in 1980 by a less basic version, the Pentax MV1. Thedifferences 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
* memo holder on the back
* data back attachment for the Dial Data ME
* ASA range from 32 to 1600

The Pentax MV1 is an aperture priority automatic camera, with an electronic focal plane shutterfrom 1s to 1/1000, synchronized at 1/100. The shutter curtains are metal and have a verticalmovement. There is no shutter dial, and the camera cannot be used in manual mode, exceptfor B and 1/100 exposures. The exposure meter is of the standard TTL open aperture centerweighted type. It is activated by a slight pressure on the release button.The Pentax MV1 has a 0.85× viewfinder, covering 92% of the field. The finder screen isfixed, with a split image image and a microprism ring in the center. Neither the shutter speed northe aperture is displayed in the finder.

Maker: PentaxDates: 1980-1981Variants: blackCamera Type: 35mm SLRFocusing: manualLens mount: Pentax KShutter: focal plane Seiko MFCmetal curtains, vertical travelfrom 1s to 1/1000Exposure meter: TTL, open aperture,center weightedExposure modes: aperture priorityASA/ISO range: 32 to 1600Finder screen: fixedShoe: fixed hot shoe, contact for dedicated flashX sync speed: 1/100TTL Flash: noMotor drive: external: Winder ME I (1.5i/s) or Winder ME II (2i/s)Battery: 2 x 1.5VWeight: 425g w/o lens

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