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| − | 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 in 1979 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]]. The MV was in turn followed in 1980 by the [[Pentax MV1|MV1]], then in 1981 by the '''Pentax MG'''. |
The differences with the MV1 were the following: | The differences with the MV1 were the following: | ||
* shutter speed displayed in the finder | * shutter speed displayed in the finder | ||
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{{{image caption}}} Maker: Pentax Dates: 1981-1984 Variants: chrome Camera Type: 35mm SLR Focusing: manual Lens mount: Pentax K Shutter: focal plane Seiko MFC-E 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 in 1979 by the more advanced ME Super and the simpler Pentax MV. The MV was in turn followed in 1980 by the MV1, then in 1981 by the Pentax MG. The differences with the MV1 were the following:
- shutter speed displayed in the finder
- 0.87x finder
- chrome finish
The Pentax MG 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 MG had a 0.87x viewfinder, covering 92% of the field. The finder screen was fixed, with a split image image and a microprism ring in the center. The shutter speed chosen by the camera was displayed in the finder, the aperture was not.
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 MG 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 MG only existed in chrome finish.
Production stopped in 1984.
